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Thirteen Lune founder Nyakio Grieco accused of embezzlement
Minority-focused beauty retailer Thirteen Lune was founded in 2020 by Nyakio Grieco and Patrick Herning, but the company has recently faced difficulties amid its acquisition by SNR Capital. In a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County earlier this month, Grieco and other named defendants are accused of allegedly falsely representing and concealing material information regarding the financial condition of the company and its intent to repay its debt. The lawsuit alleges that Grieco used the company credit card on $165,000+ worth of funds from January to June 2024 on vacations, beauty treatments, concert tickets, streaming service fees and more for herself and family. The 17 complaints made against the defendants include alleged Aiding and Abetting Securities Fraud, Fraudulent Concealment, Fraudulent Misrepresentation, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Demand for Accounting and more. In a phone call with writer Kirbie Johnson, Grieco called the lawsuit “baseless” and said she “looks forward to debunking it in court.” Grieco stated that the restructuring of the company “was properly handled from a statutory manner, with a third party fiduciary with the assets then purchased, voted on by with a majority vote to be able to take the company in the process by the former board and VCs.” {Ahead of the Kirb}
Meghan Markle releases ShopMy picks
With plenty of interest surrounding what the Duchess of Sussex wears (including here at Fashionista), Meghan Markle has launched her own ShopMy page, which is a customizable storefront where users can recommend products and receive commission from purchases. On Monday, Markle unveiled more than 30 minimalist picks from brands like Gap, J.Crew, Madewell, Uniqlo, Veronica Beard, Bleusalt, With Nothing Underneath, Brochu Walker, Reformation, Jenni Kayne, Heidi Merrick, Tracy James, Anine Bing and Rochelle Behrens. A ShopMy spokesperson declined to comment about how Markle connected with the company, how long her deal is for, what her commission percentage is or to share any specifics about daily traffic and unit sales. {WWD/paywalled}
DKNY launches capsule collection with Depop
DKNY x Depop. Photo: Courtesy of Depop
DKNY and Depop are joining forces to create a limited-edition capsule collection exclusively available on the secondhand fashion e-tailer that was curated by vintage specialists 194 New York. With 40 vintage pieces creating 12 archival-inspired looks from the ’90s, the DKNY collection is priced between $15 and $200. The capsule collection launches on DKNY’s Depop shop (under the name @DKNY) on Thursday, March 27 at 3 p.m. EST (12 p.m. PST). Above, see some of the curated vintage DKNY styles launching on Depop on Thursday. {Fashionista inbox}
How emerging brands are surviving the luxury slump
Once emerging designers break out, they’re faced with the difficult task of translating creative acclaim into continued commercial success. The current wholesale environment is challenging to navigate, while the luxury market is still facing a global slowdown and the threat of tariffs. Though uncertainty requires caution, playing it too safe when building a brand can be just as risky for emerging designers who need to offer innovative options to survive. Up-and-coming brands are investing in their own e-commerce sites, creating clientele strategies to connect with top shoppers and carefully approaching wholesale by focusing on smaller specialty stores. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}
Wellness soars on TikTok Shop, but consumer trust is harder to come by
Americans spend roughly $32 million per day on TikTok Shop, according to 2025 data from Capital One, with 79.3% of those sales going to health and beauty purchases. Despite the appetite to spend, convincing consumers to buy can be complicated. Diffusion’s 2025 report on health and wellness consumers on TikTok Shop found that 23% of consumers distrust influencers who are paid to promote products and 55% disagreed that the wellness product they bought because of TikTok was worth it. Consumers overwhelmingly trust the advice of medical professionals, and they are also taking a more holistic approach to vetting products beyond a recommendation from one influencer. TikTok can then serve as a key part of a brand building strategy rather than just merely a conduit to direct sales. {Glossy/paywalled}
Asics and A.P.C. launch tennis collection
Asics x A.P.C. Tennis Collection. Photo: Courtesy of A.P.C.
Ahead of the European Tennis Tour, Asics and A.P.C. are teaming up on a new tennis collection featuring on- and off-court pieces. Spanning women’s and men’s offerings, the 20-piece on-court collection includes a dress, longline bra, sleeveless tops, shorts, a tennis cap, wristband, crew socks, sneakers and more. The 30-piece off-court collection, led by A.P.C.’s Creative Director Judith Touitou, features special edition Gel-Kayanotm 14 x A.P.C. sneakers and the Tote Raquette. “With this collection, we tried to achieve the purest silhouettes possible so as to focus on the beauty of the sportive gesture achieved by Asics athletes on their way to success,” Touitou said in a statement. “We also wanted to translate this spirit in everybody’s lifestyle, adding also a touch of playfulness brought by our gradient print on nylon pieces.” Asics athletes Alex de Minaur, Borna Coric, Lorenzo Musetti, Belinda Bencic, Harriet Dart and Jasmine Paolini will wear both collections during the European tennis tournaments. The Asics x A.P.C. Tennis Collection will be available worldwide on April 5 online at asics.com and apcstore.com and at select retailers. {Fashionista inbox}
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