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These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday.
Violet Grey founder buys company back from Farfetch
Luxury beauty retailer Violet Grey is back in the hands of Founder Cassandra Grey and Chief Brand Officer Sarah Brown after its sale to Farfetch in January of 2022. The company announced the (re)acquisition in an Instagram post early Monday morning that stated, “Please bear with us as we dust off our shoulders, straighten up our hair, place a new bouquet of flowers on our desks and get back to what we came here to do: serve the best in beauty for those who subscribe to the notion that only the best will do!” {Instagram}
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Another beauty brand faces hair loss accusations
Mielle Organics is the latest brand to face accusations that its products cause hair loss, after similar past allegations against brands like Olaplex and DevaCurl. Business of Fashion‘s Sheena Butler-Young unpacks why these types of issues keep arising and how companies can handle them, outlining the importance of having a quick plan of action: “When negative allegations gain traction on social media, companies should act swiftly, creating a months-long strategic plan that includes new marketing efforts and even in-person meetings with affected customers.” {Business of Fashion/paywalled}
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Reformation taps Kacey Musgraves for collaboration
Kacey Musgraves partnered Reformation for her first fashion collaboration, which features 17 pieces, including dresses, separates, knitwear, outerwear and shoes inspired by her personal and musical evolution. The earthy, pastoral collection is fit for a day in the English countryside with its combination of plaid, suede and dainty lace. Prices range $28-$498 and are available to shop on Reformation.com. {Fashionista inbox}
New U.S. import tax aims to close loophole that benefits Shein and Temu
The U.S. will reform the de minimis exemption, which allows direct-to-consumer imports worth less than $800 to pass through customs without declarations or duties. The exemption has largely benefitted Temu and Shein, both of which claim their growth was not contingent upon the loophole. New taxes could pose a risk to Shein, as it still plans to file an IPO on the London Stock Exchange. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}
Chet Lo stages show inclusive to blind guests
Chet Lo invited 20 blind or low-vision guests to his Spring 2025 show. They were given audio descriptions and fabric swatches a half hour before the show began. “This is the third time I’ve gone to a fashion show and first time I’ve ever sat down with a booklet of swatches from the designer,” blind activist and model Lucy Edwards told Vogue Business. “I feel so included right now.” Lo plans to continue including the visually impaired in his future shows. {Vogue Business/paywalled}
Can Off-White save streetwear?
Off-White showed its Spring 2025 collection at New York Fashion Week on Sept. 8. The collection starkly contrasts current fashion trends, displaying an industry-wide shift away from streetwear that Virgil Abloh predicted in December of 2019. Washington Post writer Rachel Tashjian explores if the end of streetwear is upon us. {The Washington Post}
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