Ariana Grande has a new fragrance, but she didn’t come up with the fragrance by herself. Grande created the unisex fragrance, “Frankie by Ariana Grande” with her actor brother Frankie. “Frankie by Ariana Grande” is set to launch on Valentine’s Day.
“I really love how it smells … it’s energetic, sexy and so addictive,” says Ariana in a fashionmag.com article. “We love the bright silver metallic bottle … now everyone can shine bright like a Frankie!”
“I absolutely love Ari and was thrilled with the idea of creating an original scent with my amazing sister, Ariana. We wanted to spice it up for Valentine’s Day and come out with a new fragrance for all. Yes! Him, her and everyone can spray all day and share the love! And I’m obsessed with this scent … it has a fresh, playful and sexy little personality … Now you can shine bright like a Frankie and smell bright like a Grande!,” explains Ariana’s brother, Frankie.
“Frankie by Ariana Grande” contains fruity and musky notes. Created in conjunction with Luxe Brands, “Franke by Ariana Grande” also contains notes of pink pepper, pear, apricot, wild orchid, cedar wood, sandalwood, and sugar crystals.
Gracefully bowing out
Grace Coddington has resigned as the Creative Director of American Vogue. After 30 years at American Vogue, preceded by over a decade at British Vogue, Coddington has decided to relinquish her position.
“I’m not running away from Vogue, because it has opened so many doors. But it will be nice to collaborate, and nice to go out [and] give talks to people. It’s just another approach. I’m certainly not going into retirement. I don’t want to sit around,” explained Coddington.
Grace Coddington will continue to work at American Vogue as creative director-at-large and will produce four editorials a year.
She still has it
Who says youth is the only thing that fashion sells? Veteran actress and international icon Sophia Loren and Dolce and Gabbana are proving otherwise.
The Oscar-winning actress has been chosen by Dolce & Gabbana for their spring campaign, ‘Rosa Excelsa.’ This is not the first time Sophia Loren has a part of a D&G campaign. In September, the ‘Sophia Loren N°1 lipstick’ was revealed.
Sophia Loren will be featured in a series of video clips that highlight two generations of Italian families. Loren will star as a mother of five sons who are restoring their generational family property to his Renaissance glory.
Football glam
Have you ever wanted a fashionable, bespoke football? Well, if you have deep pocket, you could have one the 50 bespoke footballs designed by designers in collaboration with the NFL and the CFDA.
“We are pleased to partner with the NFL once again on this creative endeavor, which highlights CFDA Members unique talents and passion for creativity while giving back to youth and important fundraising initiatives,” said Adam Roth, Director of Strategic Partnerships at the CFDA in a fashionmag.com article. “With our collaboration, the NFL offers a unique take on the iconic football, particularly for women who care about fashion and also love the game.”
Some of the designers who created these one-of-a-kind bespoke footballs include, but are not limited to, Kenneth Cole, Prabal Gurung, Rachel Zoe, Rebecca Minkoff, Betsey Johnson, Tanya Taylor, Siki Im, Alice+Olivia, Rag & Bone, Billy Reid, Robert Geller, Mark McNairy, Michael Bastian, Orley, Veronica Beard, and Shinola among others. And true to form, many of the bespoke footballs are embellished with pearls, chains, metals, and a variety of fabrications and textures.
The bespoke on now on sale on the NFL website January 20 through February 14. Proceeds from the auction go to NFL charities.
“FABLife” flatlines
Things have not been going according to play for Tyra Banks since the cancellation of “America’s Next Top Model” (ANTM).
ANTM ended after 22 cycles in December and Banks also announced that show be leaving “FabLife” as co-host but would stay on as the talk show’s producer. On Wednesday it was announced that “FABLife” was cancelled mid-season.
The cancellation of “FABLife” was not totally unexpected because of low ratings and huge turnover in the behind-the-scene-staff with over 30% of original staffers leaving the show. The “FABLife” featured co-hosts, Chrissy Teigen, Joe Zee, Leah Ashley, and Lauren Makk. The “FABLife” will continue to broadcast through April 2016.
—William S. Gooch
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