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While many people have plenty of (not-so-good) things to say about Melania Trump’s first official White House Portrait, designer Stefano Gabbana is making it known that he’s a fan. The Dolce & Gabbana designer took to his personal Instagram account to share the image of the First Lady of the United States, thanking her for wearing his label for the portrait and “all those who appreciate our work.”(continued)

The gates of heaven opened and Michelle Obama popped up on timelines in rare form on Sunday night. Twitter user @meagnacarta shared a photo of Obama rocking her natural hair in a low puff and gray polka dot headband, presumably wearing the purest grade of shea butter. It’s not confirmed exactly where the former first lady is or when the photo was taken ― though Barack Obama is currently writing his memoir in the French Polynesian islands ― but that didn’t stop Twitter from having a damn fit. Many social media users noted that they’ve been waiting for this natural...

Much like Hollywood actresses making the rounds for awards season (roughly 20 major public appearances for an Oscar nominee in a mere 3.5 months), being FLOTUS, means countless state dinners, charity engagements and trips to be chicly attired for. First Lady Melania Trump has already stepped out in a series of designer looks for her first 56 days in the role, from Ralph Lauren to custom Herve Pierre and most recently a black beaded $9,590 Michael Kors suit for Donald Trump’s first joint address to Congress. However, unlike an A-list actress, Trump is reportedly footing the bill. "Why do rich...

Following the backlash that Ivanka Trump's clothing brand experienced in recent months, you might think its sales would be on the decline. But statistics show business is booming for her namesake line — and in fact, people seem more curious about it than ever. It's not all positive news, however: Certain customers are purging their closets of Ivanka Trump wares, and thredUP, a fashion resale site that's been around for nearly a decade, has released the numbers on just how much people are unloading. According to the reseller's "Purge Surge" list, Ivanka Trump merch comes in at number seven, behind...

With AW17 fashion season in full swing, it seems near impossible to avoid the subject of politics when discussing the runway shows and presentations. In a lot of ways it makes sense — with Brexit and the Trump presidency throwing the world into increased political turmoil, designers expressing their protest at our current political climate and taking a stand for what they believe in should, in theory, be a positive. However, with many houses expressing a new-found ‘wokeness’ comes an increased responsibility to practice what they preach, and it’s here that many of our beloved brands fall short. During New...

News about Ivanka Trump's label—who's dropped it, who's still selling it, who's boycotting it—has made pretty consistent appearances in headlines during the past few months. In early February, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus dropped her line; about a week later, Kellyanne Conway, adviser to President Donald Trump, gave it a shoutout on Fox News and encouraged viewers to "go buy Ivanka's stuff." “Go buy Ivanka’s stuff is what I would tell you,” Conway said. “I’m going to give a free commercial here. Go buy it today, everybody.” We're not saying Conway's very possibly illegal public endorsement worked—it made a lot of...

Neiman Marcus is once again selling Ivanka Trump's fashion line after it disappeared from the retailer's website in early February. Shannon Coulter, the originator of the anti-Trump #GrabYourWallet boycott movement, posted on Twitter on Wednesday that two new Trump brand items had surfaced on the retailer's website.

Ivanka Trump might be struggling to sell clothing in the United States, but in China her face and name are hot property. The First Daughter’s face is regarded as the ultimate in feminine beauty for Chinese women who are rushing to their cosmetic surgeons in the hope of getting the full Ivanka makeover. The Foshan Yiwanka Medical Management company in the city of Foshan offers breast, nose and eye augmentation and liposuction inspired by President Donald Trump’s eldest daughter. The company registered its name, which features the Chinese translation of Ivanka, ‘Yiwanka’, before the US election. “Young women here want...

Hillary Clinton posted a Snapchat and gave a speech for International Women’s Day on Wednesday. [Snip] But something else caught attention on social media, and folks couldn't stop talking about it: Clinton's snappy new shorter haircut, with bangs. Loving the hair @HillaryClinton ! You look so energized and beautiful. @ChelseaClinton your kids have a glam-ma!

Shannon Coulter, the originator of the anti-Trump #GrabYourWallet boycott movement, posted on Twitter on Wednesday that two new Trump brand items had surfaced on the retailer's website.

Modest dressing is a global cultural movement on the rise. A search of the word modest on Instagram opens a treasure trove of evidence. Sensitive layering, long silhouettes, raised necklines -- so far, over half a million people have hashtagged the term modest fashion below their photos, and multiple spin-offs (modest dressing, modesty movement, modest style) are widely in use.

Trend analysts have dubbed what they interpret as a new wave of feminism the "pluri-empowerment" factor, says Iza Dezon, a trend forecaster at Peclers Paris. "An empowered woman is no longer subject to a specific definition, nor must she live by a specific set of values," she explains. "We're seeing the opening up of what empowerment means, allowing women to create their own definitions." The modest movement has been gaining steam for a few years now and the hijab has become a recognized symbol. In 2014 DKNY launched a bespoke modest fashion collection. In 2016, Dolce & Gabbana released a...

"Ivanka Trump’s eponymous women’s fashion line is reporting record sales figures despite calls for a boycott and controversies surrounding President Trump. “Since the beginning of February, they were some of the best performing weeks in the history of the brand,” Abigail Klem, the president of the Ivanka Trump fashion brand, tells Refinery29 in an interview published Tuesday."

The head cover, called the "Nike Pro Hijab," boasts a single-layer pull-on design made from lightweight polyester in dark, neutral colors. The fabric's tiny holes will make it breathable while remaining opaque, a requirement for hijab-wearing women. Nike (NKE) said it began developing the hijab after some Muslim athletes complained about wearing a traditional head scarf during competition.

A little girl who idolizes Melania Trump is paying homage to the first lady by dressing up just like her. On Monday, @WEdwarda tweeted a photo of the 8-year-old girl on Twitter, writing, “8 year-old-girl from Alabama picks Melania Trump for her schools favorite first lady project. So cute!” The girl is dressed in a pint-sized version of Trump’s powder blue inaugural outfit: a Ralph Lauren dress with matching coat, leather gloves, and stilettos. Mini Melania also wears her hair in an updo and carries a bright blue box, similar to the one from Tiffany & Co. that the first...

An ardent liberal friend asked me if I had seen the colors and fashions scheduled to be sold for Spring 2017? She remarked that they were unlike any she'd seen before and that she was stunned at how much of the clothing features black, grey, white, beige etc. Normally, the season features colorful, cheerful tones to enliven the season. That made me wonder if the fashion industry is not satisfied with it's initial protest of the Trump presidency. Initially, they canceled their traditional parties etc. I thought then that they just might done sack-cloth and ash. It might well be...

Irish-American designer Paul Costelloe said he thinks US President Donald Trump’s wife, Melania, is “probably the most glamorous since Jackie Kennedy.” He is sure that the 46-year-old Slovene American, who was once a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit supermodel will definitely influence the world of fashion as she takes on her role as first lady. “She will set trends as First Lady. She likes strong colours that work well," Costelloe told the Irish Independent. Since she got the spotlight as the new FLOTUS, she hasn't put a foot wrong according to Costelloe. Melania stepped into her husband’s inauguration last month in a...

The former model looked stunning as she accompanied her husband Donald Trump at the rally. Less than a month since he was sworn in as the US President, Donald Trump decided to hold a rally in Melbourne, Florida. Melania, who was pictured holding her husband’s hand as they walked through the crowd, glowed in the simple yet eye-catching scarlet red dress. .

Ivanka Trump’s line shot to the top of Amazon’s bestseller’s list, as the first daughter faces boycott efforts by liberals and supporters counter with a #buyivanka campaign. In a widely publicized move, Nordstrom department store announced earlier this month it was dropping Ivanka Trump’s clothing line, which many online praised as a victory in the #GrabYourWallet campaign orchestrated to get consumers to stop buying Trump branded products. Apparently the effort is not working or is having a counter reaction online at Amazon. Ivanka Trump’s perfume is now a #1 Bestseller on Amazon. It is outselling Jennifer Lopez’s scent, as well...

Tiffany Trump said she'd be happy to hang out with "The View" host Whoopi Goldberg at New York Fashion Week. *snip* On Wednesday’s episode of her show the outspoken Goldberg defended President Trump’s daughter after no one would sit next to the 23-year-old at a New York Fashion week event. “You know what, Tiffany, I’m supposed to go to a couple more shows. I don’t know what’s going to happen, but I’m coming to sit with you,” she said on the show. “Because nobody’s talking politics. You’re looking at fashion! She doesn’t want to talk about her dad! She’s looking...