Why Skinny Jeans Will Never Die

Felipe Oliveira Baptista Exiting Kenzo, Naomi Osaka Launching Skin Care

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2021 The decade-long skinny jeans trend is showing its age but is unlikely to die. Kenzo is parting ways with designer Felipe Oliveira Baptista as LVMH re-examines underperforming labels. Naomi Osaka is launching a skin care brand for people of colour with Los Angeles-based A Frame, BoF can exclusively reveal. Fashion brands are missing the opportunity to develop content for streaming platforms like Netflix, argues Brian Phillips. Apple's latest operating system update will make it harder for advertisers to track iPhone users.

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RETAIL Why Skinny Jeans Will Never Die By Diana Pearl

After over ten years where tight fits dominated denim, consumers are embracing straight and wide-leg styles. But unlike other fading trends, retailers are unlikely to abandon the skinny jean. READ MORE

MEDIA Op-Ed | Fashion Is Missing the Netflix Revolution By Brian Phillips

Fashion brands are failing to harness the power of durable entertainment content delivered via streaming platforms, argues Brian Phillips. READ MORE

BEAUTY Naomi Osaka to Launch Skin Care Brand for People of Colour By Lauren Sherman

The tennis star is CEO of Kinló, a new venture launched with Los Angeles-based A Frame Brands aiming to provide sun and skin protection to underserved, darker-skinned consumers. READ MORE

LUXURY Kenzo To Part Ways With Designer Felipe Oliveira Baptista By Robert Williams The former Lacoste creative director is set to leave the brand when his contract expires in June, as LVMH re-examines underperforming units. READ MORE

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