Must Read: Regina King covers 'Harper's Bazaar,' Courrèges' Nicolas di Felice is Jean Paul Gaultier's Next Guest Designer
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday.
Regina King covers Harper's Bazaar April 2024
Regina King is the cover star of Harper's Bazaar's April 2024 issue. Photographed by Luis Alberto Rodriguez and styled by Carlos Nazario, she dons an orange Polo Ralph Lauren dress on the cover — in honor of her late son's favorite color. In the accompanying interview written by Salamishah Tillet, King opens up about dealing with her son's death, working on her film "Shirley" and exploring characters she can connect with. "If I was told, 'Do you want to do this again, but it's going to be exactly the same?' I would say yeah, just because of how much Ian gives me," King said of her late son. "But right now, it is me trying to better understand this new relationship with Ian that the universe has chosen. We always talk about spirit: They're always with us in spirit. But his physical absence is so loud that it's hard to sometimes tap into that spiritual connection." {Harper's Bazaar}
Courrèges' Nicolas di Felice is Jean Paul Gaultier's next guest designer
Following Simone Rocha's triumphant Haute Couture Spring 2024 collaborative collection, Jean Paul Gaultier has selected Courrèges' Nicolas di Felice as the house's next guest courtier. Di Felice will present his collection during Paris Haute Couture Week, scheduled for June 24-27. "I am grateful to get the chance to work with this legendary couture atelier and I cannot wait to dig into the archives," Di Felce told WWD. "Even if I work on some more exceptional pieces for my own show, I mostly try to focus on a certain practicality and wearability at Courrèges, so it's quite exciting for me to let that go for a bit." {WWD/paywalled}
Phoebe Philo speaks
Phoebe Philo breaks her silence in an interview with Vanessa Friedman of The New York Times — 10 years since her last formal interview. The designer talked about why she's so private, her design philosophy, the time spent out of the fashion spotlight, the journey of launching her eponymous label and why she doesn't create seasonal collections. In response to the criticism about her brand's high prices, Philo explained, "The intention, really, is that the pieces stick around for a while. They have to be made well, and they have to be considered. And that tends to come at a price point." {The New York Times/paywalled}
Gap announces collaboration with London-based skate label Palace
Gap is collaborating with Palace on a '90s-style, skate culture-inspired collection. The 55-piece line boasts adult and kids apparel, including varsity jackets, rugby shirts, cargo pants, logo hoodies and tracksuits. "Gap is so cool to us: clean, preppy, and all about the good American things like everyone being welcome," Palace founder Lev Tanju said in a statement. "Gap put out so much iconic content in the era before it was called content and it's been a real privilege for us to play in that space with them." Launching on March 22, Gap x Palace will be available to shop on gap.com, palaceskateboards.com, select Gap stores and all Palace stores. {Fashionista inbox}
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Carlos Nazario left I-D
On Friday, stylist Carlos Nazario announced he has stepped down from his role as I-D's Global Fashion Director effective immediately. In an Instagram post, Nazario thanked the I-D team and expressed he's "looking forward to the new chapter of this legendary platform and am confident that I-D will continue to be a voice for the creative industry and our culture at large." He is the latest senior editor to depart following Karlie Kloss' acquisition of I-D in November 2023. In February, Alastair McKimm resigned as editor in chief. {Instagram}
10 Corso Como partners with Central Saint Martins
Fashion retailer 10 Corso Como is collaborating with a class of 40 MA Fashion Central Saint Martins students to create a genderless capsule collection boasting the 10 Corso Como logo. The partnership is to help further support young designers in fashion. Five finalists will be selected in April, followed by a winner named in May whose design will be sold in 10 Corso Como. {Fashionista inbox}
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