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Rihanna Announces Savage x Fenty Lingerie Line


Hang on to your tax return check, and make some room in your top drawer: The next category in Rihanna‘s ever-growing Fenty empire is… lingerie.

The rumor mill started churning earlier this week, when Rihanna began posting mysterious images and videos on her Instagram, referencing the line in her song, “Needed Me,” that goes: “Didn’t I tell you that I was a savage?” Fans began speculating about the meaning of it all, with the prevailing theory being that she would launch a lingerie line. A Savage x Fenty Instagram account went live, as did a website with the same name.

In a short clip she uploaded on Friday, she confirmed the news: “We bout to light this up sis!!? … introducing @SAVAGEXFENTY lingerie coming soon,” Rihanna captioned a video, which showed the words “SAVAGE,” “X,” and “FENTY” flashing between close-up shots of women in red and pink lingerie.

As of now, the Savage x Fenty website only hosts a form to sign up for the brand’s mailing list. However, this feature reveals that Rihanna’s upcoming lingerie line will take on the same inclusive approach to undergarments as Fenty Beauty did to makeup: After entering your email and country, potential customers are prompted to choose their bra and underwear sizes from a drop-down menu, which include bra sizes from 32A to 44DD and underwear ranging from XS to XXXL. So, you can expect the initial offering of Savage x Fenty to be much more accessible than many mainstream lingerie collections.

Though she has yet to share any more sneak previews of the line, there’s no doubt that each piece will be ultra-sexy and will pair perfectly with a healthy dose of shimmery Fenty Beauty Body Lava body glitter.

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How Gal Meets Glam's Julia Engel Used Her Blog to Launch a Line of Spring Dresses


Some of the past year’s buzziest new brands—Premme, Eggie, Something Navy—share a surprising common denominator: They’re the design off-shoots of the Internet’s favorite fashion bloggers. And like Nicolette Mason, Gabi Gregg, Jenn Imm, and Arielle Charnas, Julia Engel of Gal Meets Glam is joining the ranks of influencers-turned-designers, with the launch of her debut fashion line, appropriately called Gal Meets Glam Collection.

Engel has earned a devout online following that’s 1.1 million strong on Instagram alone since starting her blog in 2011. Readers flock to her site for outfit tips and shopping suggestions, as well as visuals showcasing her feminine, playful approach to fashion. This lead her to consider starting her own clothing line with the same aesthetic. “I quickly realized within a couple years that the reason why I was gaining an audience and a following was because people were coming to me for a specific reason,” Engel tells Glamour, “and that was because my style and Gal Meets Glam was very specific.”

Dresses are her favored category, so it made for a natural jumping-off point when planning her first-ever fashion design venture. “When I share a dress from another brand, [my readers] buy it and they love it,” she adds. “So I think it’s the only next step to create something that’s specific to us and provide that for them.”

Gal Meets Glam Collection launches with 44 dresses online, on its own e-commerce and at Nordstrom, and will add new styles in monthly drops. For April, the vibe is floral, pastel, and spring-wedding appropriate. It’s also widely accessible: Every dress is less than $200, and is available in sizes 00 to 20.

“Oftentimes, you’ll see more of a speciality dress that has fun elements, but it’s not something that you’re constantly going to be reaching for,” Engel says. “We really focused on designing dresses for the everyday woman who is busy and on-the-go, and just wants something put-together in one item that she can reach for.”

She first hatched the idea to create her own line focused on classic dresses that she felt she couldn’t find on the market at the under-$200 price point in 2014. Getting manufacturers and retailers on board with her vision, however, took some convincing. “There were many times where they wouldn’t outright say, but they would definitely imply that I didn’t have as much experience,” Engel remembers, despite having the numbers—both in followers and in a robust affiliate program—to back it up. But they have to understand that this is coming from such a different perspective than what they’re used to. It’s kind of like the old-school way of thinking.”

That didn’t deter Engel, though. “Because of the audience that I had built, it validated the idea that there are other people that want a product like this,” she says. “There’s all of these women that follow me, and I know that they’re looking for something like this too.”

In the end, sticking to her vision won out for one retailer: Nordstrom, which will carry Gal Meets Glam collection both online and in select stores. Engel’s favorite dress from the inaugural collection is actually an exclusive to the retailer—a fit-and-flare crepe dress with a full skirt. “If I could only wear one item for the rest of my life, this would be it,” she says. “That was one piece that Nordstrom saw and absolutely loved and ended up getting multiple colors in because they were like, this is such a staple for any woman’s wardrobe.”

If you share Engel’s love of dresses, you know what to do: Get started on your spring dress collection with the first drop in the Gal Meets Glam Collection, below.

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Macy's Will Start Carrying Verona Collection, Its First Modest Fashion Line


Macy’s is the latest mass retail company to introduce merchandise that caters to Muslim consumers. The department store chain announced on Thursday that it’s teaming up with Verona Collection, a modest clothing brand cofounded by Lisa Vogl and Alaa Ammuss, to stock a selection of dresses, pants, cardigans, tops, and hijabs, according to The Huffington Post.

The partnership stemmed from the retailer’s The Workshop at Macy’s initiative, which aims to foster and support minority- and women-owned businesses into potential future retail partners. (Verona Collection participated in the program.) “Verona Collection is more than a clothing brand,” the modest fashion line’s cofounder said in a press release. “It’s a platform for a community of women to express their personal identity and embrace fashion that makes them feel confident on the inside and outside.”

Starting on February 15, shoppers will be able to shop an edit of Verona Collection’s ready-to-wear piece—including abayas and headscarves—online, on Macy’s website. Prices are expected to range from $12.95 to $84.95.

“Through The Workshop at Macy’s, Lisa shared her vision to create a collection that speaks to a community of women looking for a solution to their fashion needs,” Cassandra Jones, senior vice president of Macy’s Fashion, added. “Verona Collection offers a unique and understated elegance through everyday essentials designed for versatility and comfort, and through our partnership, we can better serve our customer looking for modest fashion.”

Macy’s joins Dolce & Gabbana, American Eagle Outfitters, Nike, and a handful of other brands in expanding its offerings to speak to the Muslim shopper, either through limited-edition collections or permanent product additions—and in wanting to tap into a sizable market that for years had been neglected by mainstream fashion. What’s unique (and commendable) about Macy’s efforts is that it’s being done in partnership with an independent, Muslim-owned company. Hopefully, we see more of this in 2018.

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Here's Your First Look at Universal Thread, Target's Inclusive New Fashion Line


Earlier this month, Target announced that a new label would be joining its roster of in-house fashion brands: a denim-based and -inspired collection titled Universal Thread. Set to launch in February, the line will encompass apparel, shoes, and accessories—all under $40. As if that weren’t enough reason to be excited, Target revealed Universal Thread’s offerings would be entirely size-inclusive from the get-go. Now, Glamour has a first look at its inaugural assortment, which is heavy on all things denim.

“Denim is a part of every woman’s wardrobe,” Mark Tritton, Target’s Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer, tells Glamour. “In developing this brand, we conducted research with nearly 1,000 women from across the country to better understand their needs when it comes to shopping denim. What we heard from nearly all of them was that they dreaded shopping for new jeans. Whether the rise was too long or the inseam was too short or the pair of jeans they wanted didn’t come in their size—finding the perfect fit for their body type was just too challenging. That’s a problem we wanted to solve.” To do so, Target looked to its other recent fashion launches (from A New Day to JoyLab), as well as holes it saw in the market as it was developing Universal Thread. The result: a comprehensive collection that’s founded in denim but not limited by it, and features a range of styles, fits, and silhouettes at an accessible price point.

Over the past year, Target has focused its efforts on its in-house brands. The end of Merona allowed for the rise of A New Day, JoyLab, and now, Universal Thread, among other labels. (The latter is Target’s “11th brand in our reimagined assortment,” per Tritton.) Universal Thread will be the first of these brands to launch with an entirely size-inclusive apparel assortment. “When we introduced A New Day, a portion of the assortment was offered in a full range of sizes—guests responded really well to that, so we’re offering all apparel within Universal Thread in sizes 00-26W,” Tritton explains. It will also feature a selection of adaptive styles, for differently-abled shoppers. (The retailer first added adaptive and sensory-friendly apparel to its Cat & Jack children’s line back in October.)

“Of the brands we launched in 2017, results and guest response have been strong, with all brands posting positive comps since launch,” he continues. “Guests will see newness in Universal Thread each month, whether that’s seasonal pieces like shorts and tanks for summer, or fashion items based on new trends.”

Ahead of the February launch, check out the first drop of Universal Thread, where prices will start at $5 and cap out at $39.99.



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Ashley Nell Tipton Is Launching Her Own Plus-Size Clothing Line


Though Ashley Nell Tipton won season 14 of Project Runway back in 2015 and later designed a plus-size line in partnership with JCPenney, today marks the first time she’s putting out clothing into the world that she 100 percent believes in.

“With the other collections, I was designing for other people’s customers,” Nell Tipton tells Glamour. “This time around, I really wanted to design for my audience—and for myself—with no limits.” The result is a collection of black and floral body suits, sweeping skirts, biker shorts, and sheer dusters. The designer says it’s the first time she’s been able to make “a line of items that I see in ‘regular sizes’ and dreamt of wearing myself.”

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Nell Tipton and model Margie Ashcroft wear the April bodysuit, available for $39 at ashleynelltipton.com.

Nell Tipton originally debuted on the retail landscape through a collaboration with JCPenney in 2016, shortly after her Project Runway win. Ashley Nell Tipton for Boutique+ consisted of four collections, dropping over 18 months. The retailer’s demographic wasn’t as fashion-forward as the designer would have liked. Now she’s able to take “risks” she wasn’t able to there—in place of leather jackets, jeans, and tees that say “Love You,” there’s sheer and mesh. The big difference, in her opinion: The customer is less conservative.

The launch of her eponymous brand is a huge feat, and it didn’t come easily. Nell Tipton had to get a refresher on how to build a line and navigate building a business for the first time. “The past couple of years working with JCPenney, I had lots of resources and worked with huge teams,” she explains. “[Having my own label] was an exercise in playing roles I wasn’t used to. I had to be the designer, the pattern maker, the sewer, and the fit model.” She also had to source her own production: “Finding the right manufacturers and teams to work with is key. I had limited [financial] means and really had to work within them. I didn’t want to let the costs affect my designs, so I had to be very resourceful.” Another challenge, says Nell Tipton, was her age: At just 26 years old, the designer says some industry folk questioned her knowledge as a result of her youth.

Throughout the entire process, Nell Tipton says she “was going through a lot personally.” This year, the size-22 designer had weight loss surgery and was dealing with an ever-changing body. “I was at my heaviest when I started designing this collection and my weight has obviously changed since then,” she says. That change did, in fact, affect the way she designed these pieces. “Because of the fluctuation, I was really paying attention to fabrics that had stretch,” she says. “I was focused on how the pieces move and how they’d work for different body types. I wanted to be able to accommodate everyone and I wanted everyone to be comfortable. Beauty and fashion is not pain!”

PHOTO: Trevon James

“I invited Margie over to see the collection and we just started playing dress-up,” says Nell Tipton. “She put on her music and we just went for it.”

But that’s not the full story behind the collection’s basic theme. The designer believes that while the plus-size industry has come a long way, it’s currently focused on giving shoppers above a size 14 as much trend as possible. “There aren’t many [brands] that do basic wardrobe staples well,” she says, then nodding to the fact that a lot of plus-size apparel is made from cheap fabric. “Because I had full control, I was able to really find fabrics that worked [best for basics].”

When the site, ashleynelltipton.com, launches today, this inaugural 15-piece collection will be available in sizes 14 to 30, with prices ranging from $24 to $99. There will also wide-fit jewelry and eyewear up for sale. Next, Nell Tipton says she’d like to, “venture out into men’s and children’s lines to fill the gaps of the plus-size industry—it shouldn’t just stop at women’s.” Somebody get this girl an investor!

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Gigi Hadid's Genius Makeup Trick Will Make You Rethink How You Line Your Lips


The Internet has been going wild for Gigi Hadid’s brand-new Maybelline collaboration. Earlier this month the model and fashion designer confirmed that she’s been working on a collection with the drugstore brand for the past year—and we finally got a look last week. First, we got a peek at her Jetsetter palette, which is perfect for anyone who travels even a fraction of the amount Gigi does. It landed at Ulta on Wednesday and we can confirm: it looks amazing. (It even sold out within hours of launching in the U.K.) Now the entire collection, which will be available October 22 at Ulta, has been revealed, and Gigi is sharing insider tips via Instagram mini-tutorials on how she’s using her products.

Maybelline posted photos of Gigi’s entire East Coast Glam look, which is nude with pink tones and a graphic black cat eye. But we got a behind-the-scenes look at it, too: in a video posted early Saturday morning by the brand, Gigi introduces us to her ultimate nude lipstick—and the genius trick she uses to get the perfect application.

“If you know me, you know I always have to have a nude lip on me my whole life,” she says in the video. “So when I made the Gigi collection for Maybelline, I knew I had to do the perfect nude Gigi lip.” The color she chose to create it is called Taura, after her zodiac sign (Taurus), and it’s warm with just a hint of a rosy undertone.

Gigi starts off with a little concealer on her lips, because they’re naturally very pigmented (#gigiproblems)—and that’s when she shares her brilliant lipstick hack.

“Some people do it, I think, opposite, but I do lipstick first, then lip liner—just because I think it’s easier for me to line my lips, and I don’t do anything wonky and weird,” she explains.

So she applies the lipstick all over, and then defines the edges with a little liner. It makes so much sense, right?

For anyone who has ever struggled with getting lip liner right (we can’t all be expert over-liners like Kylie Jenner), putting lipstick on first and then sealing it in with liner makes a ton of sense. The concealer on her lips acts as a primer, then the lipstick goes on top, and the drier formula of the liner sets the color.

Here’s a closer look at the lipstick—the shade she used is on the left:

Each one has a matching liner:

Finally, behold Gigi’s final look:

If the end result looks this good, there’s definitely something to her genius hack. We’ll be refreshing our Insta-feeds for more tips from this gorgeous Maybelline collab.

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