Former Vogue Intern Pens Novel
Empire' Fragrances Coming Soon; Former Vogue Intern Pens Novel
Empire Fragrances Coming Soon
Just in time for the season 3 return of Empire this September, the fan-favorite TV drama is launching a collection of men's and women's fragrances so that you, too, can smell like Lucious and Cookie Lyon. The women's fragrance, called "Lyon's Truth," is a rich floral and vanilla fragrance, while the men's cologne, called "Lyon's Legacy," earthy bergamot and vanilla scent with a kick of citrus. The collection is available online Sept. 15 and in Macy's stores this holiday season.
Vogue Intern Pens Novel About Experience
Yet another Vogue alum has written a novel loosely based on experiences at the glossy. An Innoncent Fashion is R. J. Hernandez's debut novel about his time as an intern. However, rather than dish about EIC Anna Wintour, as her former assistant Lauren Weisberg did in The Devil Wears Prada, Hernandez's work takes aim at Vogue's former editor-at-large (and current contributing editor) Andre Leon Talley.
West Elm Collaborates with L.A.-Based Design Firm Commune
West Elm has collaborated with Commune, a Los Angeles design firm focused on interior and graphic design as well as architecture, on a collection of modern home decor, including furniture, wall art, textiles and accessories. The collection, priced between $39 for a wall accessory and $999 for an armless sofa, is now available online. Commune is known for their work with Los Angeles businesses, including the Ace Hotel in DTLA, Oliver Peoples' Malibu store and Irene Neuwirth's L.A. outpost. They also designed LACMA's Reigning Men menswear exhibit.
Zara Employees Form Union in New York City
More than 1,000 Zara employees in Manhattan voted to form a union this week. The retail workers will now be represented by the Retail, Whole Sale and Department Store Union, which also represents employees at Bloomingdale's and Macy's, as well as drug stores. Zara, owned by Inditex, recognized the union after a majority of its employees at its eight New York City locations signed cards saying they wished to be represented by the Local 1102 chapter of the RWDSU.
