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Celebrities and brands pause Instagram in Stop Hate for Profit campaign

The charity Stop Hate for Profit is asking Instagram users to join a 24-hour social media “freeze” on Wednesday, during which they put up a message about Facebook Group’s “repeated failures to address hate speech and election disinformation on their platforms.” In July brands including Adidas, Birchbox, Dockers and French Connection US paused...

16 Sep 2020

Fashion

Kardashian Kloset: Kardashian-Jenner family launches resale site

The Kardashian-Jenner family is diving into the world of resale on Friday with the launch of its resale site, Kardashian Kloset, which will allow shoppers to buy products from the families’ wardrobes. The site was first announced in an Instagram post by Kris Jenner over the weekend. Since then, an Instagram account has been set up for the new...

4 Oct 2019

Retail

Kim Kardashian’s Skims Solutionwear launches online

After a high level of anticipation, along with an ample amount ofcontroversy over its original name, Kimono—anda brand rename—Kim Kardashian’s Skims has officially launched online with a new website: Skims.com. The site officially launches at 9AM PST on Sept. 10, but customers eager to add these pieces into their shapewear collections can sign...

10 Sep 2019

Fashion

Kim Kardashian announces new brand name for her shapewear line

Kim Kardashian’s upcoming shapewear line, initially named “Kimono”, is now called “Skims”, the reality TV star revealed on Instagram. Kardashian took a U-turn following backlash from Japanese consumers and personalities, including the mayor of Kyoto, Daisaku Kadokawa. She was accused of cultural insensitivity and appropriation, as kimonos are a...

27 Aug 2019

Fashion

Kim Kardashian to change name of line due to cultural appropriation issues

The fashion industry has been finding itself in hot water regularly for issues of cultural appropriation and cultural insensitivity. The latest to stir controversy was Kim Kardashian West with the announcement of her new shapewear or solutionwear line which was originally going to be called Kimono. Once Japanese consumers found out about this...

1 Jul 2019

Fashion

Kim Kardashian gets backlash for shapewear line with accusations of cultural appropriation

It’s been one day since fashion influencer and clothing entrepreneur Kim Kardashian launched her shapewear line, Kimono Solutionwear, and she’s already receiving backlash. Kardashian shared the launch of the shapewear line on her Instagram account, explaining the genesis of the line. However, in the caption of the announcement, she noted that “...

27 Jun 2019

Fashion

Kim Kardashian to launch a new shapewear line

From fashion influencer to apparel entrepreneur, Kim Kardashian has announced the creation of a shapewear brand called Kimono. Kimono has been in development for about a year and will officially launch next month. People Magazine reported that the line will include bikini briefs, thongs, bras, waist trainers, body suits and thermal leggings,...

25 Jun 2019

Video

Video: #MeAndMyPeekaboo Chapter II: Kim Kardashian West, Kris Jenner and North West

#MeAndMyPeekaboo project features five short videos and a series of unreleased images that reveal the intimate and unexpected relationship between each protagonist and the Fendi Peekaboo. Source: Fendi, YouTube.

11 Jul 2018

Fashion

Kim Kardashian to launch shapewear

Reality television star Kim Kardashian is launching a range of shapewear and initimates. According to Holllywood website TMZ, Kardashian’s new venture has been in development for several months, with the brand’s aim to “serve all women.” Kardashian is rumoured to be working with branding and strategy agency Wednesday, who are based in London,...

22 Apr 2018

Fashion

Kanye West unveils new album and Yeezy 3 at New York Fashion Week

Kanye West is many things: rap megastar, fashion designer, husband of Kim Kardashian. On Thursday, his worlds collided -- in front of more than 15,000 people at New York's Madison Square Garden. West unveiled his new album and latest fashion collection before a packed crowd at the massive arena in the most hyped event of fashion week in the Big...

12 Feb 2016

Fashion

Kanye West says straight designers face discrimination

Rapper Kanye West, whose growing presence in the fashion world has drawn a mixed reaction, says he faces discrimination for being straight. West last month suddenly announced a show of his military-inspired Yeezy line during New York Fashion Week, angering some more established designers. "I felt that I got discriminated against in fashion also...

8 Oct 2015