Rihanna revealed her first Fenty collection in Paris on Wednesday evening. She arrived wearing a blazer as a dress—the white canvas number had exaggerated shoulders and was cinched in at the middle with a built-in corset—paired with strappy going-out heels in gold leather, all from her new label. The mood was boss lady on top, party girl below. This mix of high and low took on menswear inspirations with a feminine twist. And it’s exactly what the 31-year-old pop star says she wants to bring to the table as the first woman to start a new brand from scratch at LVMH, France’s biggest company by market value. “How I dress is about what I feel like in that moment,” Rihanna said during an interview in the Paris showroom. “How comfortable I want to be, how badass I want to be, how conservative or sexy. I feel like women are multifaceted in that way, and Fenty celebrates that.” On the eve of her first “drop” for the brand—which will release the products online on May 29 in a “see now, buy now” model—Rihanna hosted press and friends of the new venture in Paris’s posh Marais district, where 18th century hotels particuliers and medieval churches are interspersed with design bookshops and contemporary art galleries. After nearly two years of work behind the scenes, Fenty’s debut offer was a mix of ready-to-wear pieces like slouchy denim overshirts, leather shoes, and costume jewelry with crystal cuffs and giant white-lacquer hoops. Fenty sunglasses, produced by LVMH’s joint... Continue reading at 'Advertising Age'
[ Advertising Age | 2019-05-23 16:56:09 UTC ]
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Penguin Business has acquired an official book on British Army leadership, revealing to civilians key take-aways to become better leaders themselves. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-16 17:29:49 UTC ]
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Forbes staff writer Dan Alexander argues the president has grotesquely abused public power for private gain. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-10-16 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Between 1,500 and 2,000 members of the North American literary world signed an open letter offering support to trans and nonbinary communities. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2020-10-09 21:31:58 UTC ]
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Look for the green stucco house with a porch near the Mt. Washington Whole Foods. Continue reading at Baltimore Sun
[ Baltimore Sun | 2020-10-07 22:23:53 UTC ]
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'Championing authentic Asian representation through media to reshape public opinion,' Gold House opens a new book club. The post Asian-American Identity: Gold House Book Club Opens This Month appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-10-02 19:22:27 UTC ]
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During a recent webinar, executives from Baker & Taylor and parent company Follett described how the school and library market has changed in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-10-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Dapo Adeola has urged delegates at The Bookseller Children's Conference to "open the doors" and look for grassroots talent if they are serious about addressing diversity. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-01 12:50:21 UTC ]
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An open letter expressing “love and solidarity for the trans and non-binary community”, spearheaded by authors Kiran Millwood Hargrave and Daisy Johnson, has garnered support from more than 200 writers, including Malorie Blackman, Jeanette Winterson and Joanne Harris. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-30 14:25:47 UTC ]
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The Springer Nature @ Frankfurt Book Fair site brings together online activities the company is organizing around the Frankfurter Buchmesse. The post Germany’s Springer Nature Opens a ‘Digital Hub’ for Frankfurt appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-09-29 17:06:17 UTC ]
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Independent press Little Toller is to open a bookshop in the Dorset town of Beaminster next month. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-24 21:34:39 UTC ]
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Eligible for books originally published in English or in translation, the FT-McKinsey program looks for work to 'stand the test of time.' The post UK and USA: Financial Times and McKinsey Announce a Business Book of the Year Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-09-23 20:22:39 UTC ]
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Fairlight Books has acquired Richard Smyth’s novel The Woodcock, a literary period drama set on the north-east coast of England. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-23 17:56:34 UTC ]
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In packed workshop sessions and thematic buzz panels, booksellers and editors were able to rekindle much of the educational reason for attending—and some of the interpersonal reasons as well. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House launches The Conversation, a hub of content collections 'to combat racism and end racial inequities'—meant for families, educators, and businesses. The post PRH Opens ‘The Conversation’ To ‘Sustain Antiracist Engagement’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-09-22 19:17:06 UTC ]
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Almost 30 years ago, another Cambridge was where Richard Charkin learned about 'the need to see things through others' eyes.' The post Richard Charkin: A British Publisher at Harvard Business School appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-09-21 13:12:48 UTC ]
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The Age and Sydney Morning Herald get behind corporate campaign to ease Covid-related travel lockdowns Follow our Australian coronavirus live blogFull Australian Covid stats; Covid restrictions state by stateNSW cases map; Vic cases mapNSW hotspots list; Qld hotspots listSign up for Guardian... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2020-09-17 02:14:42 UTC ]
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The Darley Anderson Agency has opened an illustration arm that will represent artists across both children's and adult lists. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-16 13:51:54 UTC ]
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Orion Fiction will publish Anna Mazzola’s "utterly immersive" historical novel, The Clockwork Girl. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-16 08:36:22 UTC ]
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Anne Bowman has been appointed vice-president of business development and global sales at Chelsea Green Publishing. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-13 17:47:03 UTC ]
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Bookshop.org has opened to the U.K. trade and will be open to consumers in November. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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