These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday.
Olympic athletes get the magazine treatment
From official uniforms to consumer collections collection and style inspiration, fashion — and fashion magazines — can’t get enough of the Olympics. The games are now nine days away, and the women of Team USA (past and present) are in the spotlight. Dominique Moceanu, Shannon Miller and Dominique Dawes of Women’s Gymnastics Team USA 1996 cover the July issue of Self; Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey and Hezly Rivera of Women’s Gymnastics Team USA 2024 all did exclusive interviews with Elle; and Olympic basketball player A’ja Wilson covered Marie Claire‘s ‘Woman in Sports’ July digital issue. {Self, Elle, Marie Claire}
Channing Tatum is the face of Versace’s Eros fragrance
Channing Tatum will star in Versace‘s new Eros fragrance campaign, launching Aug. 6. “When I started modeling in the 2000s, Versace was the brand I always wanted to work with but never did,” Tatum said in the press release. “The Versace name has such a strong meaning to so many around the world, and to be a part of that legacy is a real privilege. Donatella is a true icon and friend, and I’m so excited to see the reaction to what we’ve created together.” {Fashionista inbox}
Photo: Courtesy of Balenciaga
Balenciaga partners with Apple Vision Pro
Balenciaga and Apple Vision Pro — the new wearable spacial computing device — launched a new app on Tuesday bringing the Balenciaga Spring 2025 show to viewers in the comfort of their own homes. The show, originally staged in Shanghai on May 30, will be brought to life for remote viewers via drone and runway videos. The Balenciaga app for Apple Vision Pro, developed in collaboration with Atomic Digital Design, will also include a lookbook feature and access to past collections, with additional updates and features to come. {Fashionista inbox}
Walmart hires new head of beauty
Vinima Shekhar was named Walmart‘s new vice president of beauty on Tuesday. Shekhar’s promotion (from vice president of wellness) follows that of her successor, Creighton Kiper, who was promoted to Walmart’s senior vice president of home. Shekhar joined the company in 2018. {WWD/paywalled}
Elis Kiss named editor in chief of Vogue Greece
Elis Kiss will succeed Thaleia Karafyllidou as the editor in chief of Vogue Greece. Kiss joined Vogue Greece when it relaunched in 2019, seven years after its closure in 2012. As editor in chief, Kiss’s responsibilities will include growing readership and making the publication a household name through print and online endeavors. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}
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Source: Fashionista.com
