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These are the stories making headlines in fashion Thursday.
Woolmark Prize announces 2025 Jury
Woolmark announced the 2025 jury for the International Woolmark Prize, which returns to Milan in April for its 71st year. Donatella Versace will serve as the chair of judges. “Supporting the next generation of fashion talent has never been more important,” said Versace in a press release. “I am so excited to host the Woolmark Prize in our home city of Milan and to meet the designers selected. I am sure they will all be winners in their own way.” Other judges on the panel include artistic director Ib Kamara, image architect Law Roach, stylist Danielle Goldberg and Saks Fifth Avenue executive Roopal Patel. The brands competing for the award include Act N°1, Diotima, Duran Lantink, Ester Manas, LGN, Luar, Meryll Rogge and Standing Ground. {Fashionista inbox}
J.Crew partners with U.S. Ski and Snowboard
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J.Crew has announced it will be the U.S. Ski and Snowboard organization’s official lifestyle apparel partner (ahead of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games) through a new, multi-year partnership. The first of many limited-edition launches will be available to shop in late 2025 and early 2026, per a press release. “With competitive snow sports continuing to grow in the American consciousness, we are proud to celebrate and share the inspiring stories of its athletes — both on and off the mountain — as they prepare for the Olympics next year,” said Libby Wadle, CEO of J.Crew Group, in a statement. “This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for J.Crew, and we look forward to bringing it to life.” {Fashionista inbox}
Bella Ramsey covers British Vogue
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Actor Bella Ramsey stars on the April 2025 issue of British Vogue, posing in Mugler, Ann Demeulemeester, Colleen Allen and Emilia Wickstead throughout the shoot, styled by Ib Kamara. For their interview with the magazine, Ramsey says their approach to style is, “Who cares? This is what I feel comfortable in.” The 21-year-old also talks about their love of vintage, returning to their television show “The Last of Us” and climate consciousness. {British Vogue}
Vivian Wilson covers Teen Vogue
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Vivian Wilson, the 20-year-old estranged daughter of billionaire and unelected U.S. government official Elon Musk, is making her magazine debut as the cover star for Teen Vogue‘s latest special issue. Wilson says she’s been financially independent from Musk since 2020, when she came out as trans. In the accompanying interview with Ella Yurman, Wilson discusses her growing social media presence (where she speaks out against her father’s behaviors), as well as her hopes of becoming a professional Twitch streamer, model and reality television star. {Teen Vogue}
Alex Consani, Paloma Elsesser and Anok Yai cover Harper’s Bazaar
Photo: Ethan James Green/Courtesy of Harper’s Bazaar
For the April 2025 issue of Harper’s Bazaar, supermodels Alex Consani, Anok Yai and Paloma Elsesser join forces for a series of covers — including one where they pose as a group. In accompanying interviews, each of the models talk about learning to navigate discrimination, the pressures of being the faces of representation and the impact their presence and activism has had on the industry. {Harper’s Bazaar}
Source: Fashionista.com
