Victoria's Secret is retiring its famous Angels, garment workers are having a hard time getting vaccinated for COVID-19, and all our clothing is still full of virgin plastic. Are wedge sneakers back? Were they ever gone? There's a Happy Gilmore anniversary collection, and brands are suing fast fashion retailer Shein. Come hang out! 

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Alex & Ani filed for bankruptcy, Forever 21 will be sold at Hudson's Bay, and you might be able to earn money recommending products on social media. Torrid is considering an IPO, and Conde Nast employees protested outside of Anna Wintour's house. Come hang out! 

We found a place where you can pull off your own mannequin heist. JLo's ex is launching a men's cosmetic product, lipstick is making its post-pandemic comeback, and Authentic Brands Group might go public. Plus, we have an update on Johnson & Johnson baby powder. Come hang out! 

Gap plus Walmart equals so many questions. Rent the Runway has a new board member (hint: it's Gwyneth), Dior is going to Greece, and North Korea banned skinny jeans. H&M workers protested layoffs in Spain, and ocean diamonds are the hottest new jewel. Come hang out! 

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Fashion magazine mastheads are getting reorganized, J. Crew's got a new men's designer, and Missoni's creative director is stepping down. Boohoo is tying transparency goals to C-suite bonuses, and shapewear is apparently back. Come hang out! 

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L Brands is spinning off Victoria's Secret, Ralph Lauren is selling Club Monaco, and Pyer Moss is headed to the haute couture runway in Paris. Unilever and Hourglass are about to change the world with the color red, New York Fashion Week has a new hype group, and H&M is getting into printable blanks. Come hang out! 

We've got a crime ring to kick things off this week. ModCloth has a new owner (again), Valentino and Zara are both launching beauty, and brown is truly having a fashion moment again. Are fashion magazine internships a thing of the past? Plus: We announce our 7th anniversary microgrant recipients! Come hang out!

We spend some time talking trademarks in two disputes where brands you know try to get control of some really random stuff, honestly. Kenzo's top designer has left the fashion house and LVMH has launched a sales platform for deadstock fabric. And we remember designer Alber Elbaz. Come hang out! 

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We review the Gucci / Balenciaga mashup runway show and fill you in on the Valentino factory fire. Nike and Lululemon are launching refurbishing programs, and Canada Goose is keeping up with its sustainability plan. Plus, there's a Halston miniseries coming to Netflix. Come hang out! 

The Met Gala has been rescheduled, White Castle collaborated with Telfar, and Cardi B has a new collection with Reebok. Nina Ricci is closing its flagship and we have a fashion crime from the shoe industry. Come hang out!