7 New Things Fashion People Are Talking About This Week

If it seems like fashion news is moving a mile a minute, well, you're not alone. Despite our numerous social media feeds and perpetual press releases, it can be hard to keep up with Wholesale Replica Bag industry news, even as full-time editors, which is why we're boiling it down to just the basics. Here are the seven new things fashion people are talking about right now…

Female Funding

Since its founding in 2006, the Cartier Women's Initiative has supported female entrepreneurs from 66 countries and provided over $12 million in funding. This year, Cartier continued the mission by gathering hundreds of people in Osaka, Japan, to honor nine women, who will each receive a $100,000 grant to further support their businesses. They will also be offered a year-long fellowship program encompassing executive education at INSEAD and tailored business training, peer mentoring, and global visibility. The Impact Awards in Osaka also celebrated former fellows of the Cartier Women’s Initiative, whose ventures have achieved meaningful impact on society and the environment. Learn more about the program here.

A New Look

Longchamp has just unveiled its revamped SoHo flagship boutique at 132 Spring Street in New York City. British designer Thomas Heatherwick gave the store a bold new look, complete with vibrant green paint and matching swirly rugs. The designer also brought in a vintage 1970s croissant couch by Raphaël Raffel, curved furniture by Heatherwick Studio, a 1948 coffee table by Gio Ponti, bar stools by Erik Buch, and sculptural oak work by artist David Nash. The result is an inviting boutique that feels like home. See you there!

Italy Is Calling

Should you find yourself in Capri this summer (or beyond), you'll want to make a beeline for the new Giorgio Armani boutique at 63 Via Camerelle. It's housed in a historic building and was personally designed by Mr. Armani himself, so you know it's impeccably polished. The just-opened boutique is stocked with men’s and women’s collections of clothing, accessories, eyewear, fine jewelry, and watches. One step inside and you'll understand why the brand is one of Italy's finest.

L.A. Love

It's been nearly four months since the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County, but Uniqlo has not forgotten. This week, the retailer announced the next phase of its fire relief efforts, which includes $1 million in monetary funding and up to $1 million in product donations. Uniqlo is partnering with five nonprofit organizations: Street Soccer USA, National Forest Foundation, Kidspace Children’s Museum, Southern California Children’s Museum, and the Pasadena Educational Foundation to "provide targeted aid, youth programming, environmental restoration, and educational resources with an aim to rebuild a sense of community in the fire-affected areas," according to a press release. Learn more about the initiative here.

Marseille to Melrose

Jacquemus has just opened its first Los Angeles boutique, and it's as chic as you'd expect. It's located on famed Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood, and the store boasts vaulted ceilings, cheery yellow couches, and terra-cotta tiled floors. To celebrate the opening, designer Simon Porte Jacquemus hosted a cocktail party attended by Leighton Meester, Laura Harrier, Cole Sprouse, Lori Harvey, Anwar Hadid, and other stylish celebs and influencers. From April 24 to 27, the boutique is hosting a pop-up market with yellow flower bouquets and banana ice cream.

Fragrance Fanatics

I was an immediate fan of the Marc Jacobs Daisy perfume when it first launched in 2007. Nearly two decades later, the collection continues to expand and attract new admirers. This month, the brand introduced Daisy Wild Eau So Intense, a delightful mix of banana blossom accord, jasmine extract, amber, and sandalwood. To celebrate the launch, Marc Jacobs threw a charming picnic party at the historic Virginia Robinson Gardens in Beverly Hills. Ever Anderson, Larsen Thompson, and other guests explored floral installations, sensory moments, and made personalized picnic baskets. How cute is that?

Flagship Fashion

Lacoste has just opened its new flagship store in New York City. Located at 575 Fifth Avenue, the sprawling shop spans over 10,000 square feet. One of the many highlights is a wall dedicated to the polo shirt, a wardrobe staple invented by founder René Lacoste. "Our ambition in the U.S. market is high—we aim to double our business there," said Thierry Guibert, CEO of Lacoste. "The opening of this flagship is part of our ongoing commitment to expanding our presence in the country and gives us the opportunity to showcase our full collections on one of the most prestigious avenues in the U.S. and the world." See you there, New Yorkers!