Ami Colé, Black-owned Makeup Brand at Sephora, to Close

Ami Colé is set to close in September. The brand, founded by Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye in 2021, will cease operations in September. The decision comes on the heels of an expansion…

Willy Chavarria Responds to Controversy About Paris Fashion Show

As far as fashion week criticism, pushback from the president of El Salvador would not typically be a primary concern for most designers. But that unlikely predicament was what Willy…

Naomi Campbell Joins Black Carpet Awards’ Third Edition as Godmother

MILAN — Supermodel Naomi Campbell is to headline the third edition of the Black Carpet Awards as godmother of the event, scheduled for Sept. 24, WWD can reveal exclusively. The…

Slain ‘Project Runway’ Star’s Friends Plan Public Tribute, Finalize Wedding Dress

One week after the former “Project Runway” contestant Arthur Folasa “Afa” Ah Loo was the victim of a fatal shooting during a “No Kings” march in Salt Lake City, his…

Met Gala Breaks Record with $31 Million Raised

Five hundred people RSVP-ed to Monday morning’s media preview for “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art; the majority appeared to show up to tour the show…

Gabriela Hearst, Willy Chavarria and Padma Lakshmi Turn Up for ACLU Event

Gabriela Hearst, Willy Chavarria and Padma Lakshmi helped the American Civil Liberties Union launch its “Creatives for Freedom” initiative Wednesday night at The Standard, East Village. The organization’s aim is…