A month after stepping down as Supreme creative director, Tremaine Emory spoke with Grio’s Touré about his time at Supreme on an episode of the Touré Show podcast. After just two seasons with the brand, Emory announced his collaboration with the streetwear brand in a resulting open letter in which he accused the brand of alleged “systematic racism.” In a recent interview, the former creative director revealed that Supreme’s approach to provocative collaborations with Arthur Jafa was one of the many reasons he left the brand.
“I want to create clothes that have meaning. And sometimes, for something to matter, it creates tension,” Emory Toure said. “So, two Black employees had problems getting this piece of art out because Supreme was again flawless, and they didn’t talk to the team and say, ‘Hey, we’re working with this artist, Arthur Jafa, and these images are visceral. We want you all to know, “They don’t do that.”
He added: “It’s thoughtless. And that’s what systemic racism is, or misogyny, or homophobia, or whatever is systemic about all of this, is thoughtlessness. It’s not that they wake up and hate black people, wake up and hate homosexuals, or wake up and hate transgender people—they don’t think about them, and it’s because of their privilege.”
Comparing the work environment to a game of whack-a-mole, the former creative said working with Supreme was difficult from the start. After revealing that the streetwear brand didn’t give him creative freedom, Emory said Supreme founder James Jebbia had a hard time letting go and allowing him to take on the role of creative director. With Emory reportedly focusing on his Denim Tears brand, the designer clarified that he is not calling the brand racist.
“Does Supreme hate me? No, but they were thinking about hiring an African-American creative director,” Emory said.
Fenty Beauty hits Target shelves
Your next trip to Target will soon bring you a new shopping experience. Fenty Beauty is on its way to the Ulta Beauty shelves at Target. Starting Sunday, Target shoppers will be able to purchase a special selection from Rihanna’s iconic beauty brand.
In addition to bringing their best-selling products to Target in full, Fenty Beauty is launching a new range called Fenty Snackz. Designed to give consumers a taste of the brand, Fenty Snackz offers an assortment of mini bags and sets of Fenty Beauty’s best-selling products. According to the brand, it’s the “easiest way to stock up and satisfy all your beauty cravings, and join the brand if you’re new.”
“The goal has always been to bring Fenty Beauty to as many people as possible,” Rihanna said in a press release. “I’m excited to introduce Fenty Snackz and give Ulta Beauty at Target guests a new way to experience our brand.”
Explore Fenty Beauty now at Target.com.
Deon Libra Joins Ulta Beauty Muse Accelerator Program and Launches New Shower Gel
Deon Libra keeps it “Smoove”.
Women’s Wear Daily reports that the wellness skincare brand, which combines the care needs of black and brown skin with mental health, is releasing its first new product since launching nearly a year ago. Smoove, available now for $38, is a PHA exfoliating cleanser for face and body that’s formulated with ingredients like snow mushroom, ginseng, and tonka bean to boost hydration and reduce irritation without drying out skin.
Devin McGee Kirkland, one of the brand’s founders, told WWD that they developed the cleanser over the course of two years.
“I’ve always thought that if you’re going to give someone a skincare product and a self-care product, you should give them a foundation. For me, I always say, “Smoove gives you the best canvas for Big Up,” she said.
McGee also spoke to WWD about the brand joining the Ulta Beauty Muse accelerator program. During the program, the Deon Libra team will receive mentorship directly from Mielle Organics founders Monique and Melvin Rodriguez and receive $50,000 in funding.
“We always say that Black brands are over-mentored and under-funded,” McGee Kirkland told WWD. “I appreciate that they also put their money where their mouth is… because it’s one thing to get the knowledge, but if I can’t apply it and I have the money to do all these things, then you’re stuck.”
Ayesha Curry’s Sweet October Skin launches new serum
This week, Ayesha Curry’s Sweet July Skin has expanded its range of Caribbean-inspired skincare products. Soursop’s new Vitamin C Serum combines the antioxidant power of soursop and green tea with skin-nourishing acids designed to brighten, firm and hydrate skin. Created to reveal your most radiant skin, the new serum, like all Sweet August Skin products, draws on Curry’s Jamaican heritage.
“Throughout my life, I have learned a lot about skin care and the natural benefits of superfoods like papaya and guava from my mother and grandmother,” Aisha Curry previously said. “By combining these ingredients with proven actives, we have developed skin care that is not only good for your skin, but also truly enjoyable. I’m thrilled to share a piece of my Jamaican culture with everyone through these products.”
Click here to shop Soursop’s new Vitamin C Serum.
Want to get your holiday shopping done? John Legend will help you
The leaves are just starting to change color, but some are already thinking about the holidays, including John Legend.
This holiday season, Legend is uplifting historic craft communities and making gift-giving easier. The artist spoke with Domino about his new exclusive line with Etsy, marking his second collaboration with the retailer. The John Legend Creator collaboration features 20 handmade holiday decor and gifts ranging from $45 to $5,000.
For the collaboration, Legend partnered with 12 makers from around the world, including three from Etsy’s Uplift Makers program, which funds historic craft communities.
“I was looking for makers who make what I love, whose creativity and artistry really resonates with my tastes and the things my family loves,” he told Domino.
Olivier Rousteing makes a spectacular recovery from theft during the Balmain Ready-To-Wear spring/summer 2024 show.
As the old saying goes, it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. Just ask Olivier Rousteing, whose Balmain spring/summer 2024 show was nearly disrupted when a truck carrying his new models was hijacked and 50 of them were stolen. Despite the theft, Rousteing told WWD that his atelier was able to reproduce 70 percent of the stolen models.
The runway featured debut looks in satin polka dots, suit dresses with gold accents, maximalist sequin florals, regal florals and vibrant pops of color. Discussing the line backstage, he told the publication that he recognizes his line has become bolder in an era of “quiet luxury” and minimalist fashion.
“I don’t want to try to play the role of a minimalist designer, because at the end of the day, I’m not one,” he said. “I think people today need to look at the power of identity and DNA. Because there’s one thing you shouldn’t lose, regardless of trends, and that’s who you are. I would rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I am not. That’s always been my mantra.”
Nike Adds HBCU-Inspired Terminator Collection for Homecoming Season
According to Hypebeast, Nike continues to pay homage to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with the recently unveiled “Terminator High” sneaker design. Having already given credit to other HBCUs such as Clark Atlanta University and Hampton University, Nike is now turning its attention to Spelman College, Tuskegee University and Alabama A&M University. Celebrating the unique heritage of these HBCUs, each sneaker design features the school’s colors, year founded, an ode to their mascot and more.
While Nike has not revealed an official release date for these HBCU-inspired sneakers, they will reportedly retail for $135 each.
Iman, Pat Cleveland, Naomi Campbell on the covers of Vanity Fair Italia and other new magazine covers we love.
Earlier this week, Vanity Fair Italia unveiled the cover of its fashion issue, featuring 21 of the world’s most iconic models, including Iman, Pat Cleveland and Naomi Campbell.
This cover comes as fashion month ends and interest in fashion history resumes. From several high-profile documentaries to fashion industry icons reaching new career milestones (like Campbell releasing her first line with PrettyLittleThing), the legacy of legendary models has been a hot topic.
Iman rose to fame in the 1970s and was a muse for many designers, including Calvin Klein, Yves Saint Laurent, Gianni Versace, Thierry Mugler and Donna Karan. Cleveland gained fame as a model in the 1960s and 70s at Ebony’s Fashion Fair and beyond. Campbell, who stars in the Apple TV+ docuseries Supermodels, became one of the fashion industry’s biggest stars during the supermodel heyday of the ’90s.
Other recent covers we’re loving include Victoria Monet channeling Bridgerton Barbie on the cover of Galore, Precious Lee bringing abstract glamor to the cover of Elle Brasil, Usher donning a futuristic leather motorcycle look for Zeit Magazin, Aoki Lee Simmons posing in peas. for Teen Vogue and Pharrell’s profile on the cover of Business of Fashion magazine.
Take a look in the gallery below!
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