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There have been several layoffs at fashion and beauty publications in the past few weeks. The latest fashion publication to bring down the axe is print and online fashion platform Highsnobiety.
Highsnobiety laid off 12 staffers this past Monday. According to puck.news, these layoffs included its New York-based fashion market editor, executive editor, commerce editor, two social media editors, and head of talent, due to high production costs. And that is not all of the expected layoffs.
Highsnobiety layoffs are expected to extend to its European branch from parent company Zalando—though its next print issue will still hit newsstands in March. This all comes on the heels of 2024’s massive staff layoffs at Goop, WWD, Fashion News, Time, Sports Illustrated, and more media platforms.
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Marc and the Wizard
Marc Jacobs has embraced the yellow brick road with his new Wizard of OZ capsule collection in collaboration with Warner Bros Discovery Consumer Product. This one-of-a-kind celebrates the 85th anniversary of the “Wizard of Oz” and include some of his brand’s most iconic pieces with Oz-inspired twists, including The Tote Bag, The Snapshot, and The Sack Bag.
This capsule collection includes accessories and apparel that conjures up images of iconic moments from the film—’Not in Kansas’ denim totes, the ‘Emerald City’ leather bags, and the ruby Rhinestone Kiki Mary Janes. This capsule collection reflects Jacobs’ passion for all things “Wizard of Oz.”
The collection is available online and in select Marc Jacobs boutiques, with immersive pop-ups and window displays debuting in fashion hubs like London, New York, Japan, Hong Kong, and Paris. In London, consumer can find the collection at Marc Jacobs’ 110 Regent Street location, while Selfridges Oxford Street is hosting a dedicated pop-up on its ground floor, for the next three weeks.
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Gisele, David, and Boss make three for the holidays
Once again David Beckham and Gisele Bündchen are the face of Boss’ 2024 holiday campaign alongside Lee Jong-suk and Burna Boy. The 2024 holiday campaign showcases an “elevated collection” including a range of products from eveningwear to seasonal gift ideas, bringing to life the label’s festive theme: ‘Radiant. Confident. Effortless.’
According to fashionnetwork.com, the theme of this holiday collection is an expansion of Boss’ visual concept of “empowering idea that every Boss carries with them a powerful light—making the holiday season the perfect time to share it with the world”. This visual concept shines through with Gisele and David Beckham wearing looks for the 2024 holiday campaign pictured against neon lights.
The holiday retail experience will be augmented with pop-up stores and engagement strategies. The 2024 holiday collection launched on November 6 at the brand’s stores worldwide, as well as via its webstore and through wholesale partners.
—William S. Gooch
