The modeling industry may look different than it did 60 years ago, but it still has work to do — particularly when it comes to gender diversity and LGBTQ inclusion.

“I think the very idea that we are just now creating efforts to ‘include’ people in a society they already occupy, contribute to, and shape is indicative of the fact that LGBTQIA-plus people are still considered second-class citizens,” Ianne Field Steward says.

The partnership coincides with the ultra-rare, Russian pink diamond that will lead Sotheby’s Geneva flagship jewelry sale on Nov. 11.

In the run-up to the election, fashion’s LGBTQ community is anchored in to the rights movement.

“Most jewelers set diamonds up high to look bigger, but I wanted them to be as flush to the hand and wearable as possible. A simple prong setting felt like the Eiffel Tower on my finger,” Lee said of her design approach.

Instructors are hosting hybrid or digital-only classes, while design students are worried about limited time in the studio, and at their sewing machines.  

LesJour will bow online with six, eco-friendly styles in three colorways.

Juicy Couture marks its 25th anniversary this year. WWD speaks with the brand’s founders about their legacy and the pitfalls of low-rise pants.

See the full list of honorees for the 2020 FN Achievement Awards.

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, the accessories designer has sold nearly 500,000 face masks.

The project is inspired by Joe Casely-Hayford, who paved the way for Black designers working in the U.K. today.

The shopping search platform’s brand ranking highlights luxury fashion’s continued appeal, particularly when it comes to megabrands like Gucci, Off-White, Prada and Balenciaga.

Some 25 brand partners from around the world are featured on the site, started by Elisabeth Jones-Hennessy.