Janelle Sessoms

New York

Staff Writer at Fashionista

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Articles

Must Read: On Collaborates With FKA Twigs, Bernard Arnault Grapples With LVMH's Downturn

1 week ago | fashionista.com | Janelle Sessoms

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. FKA Twigs has teamed up with sportswear brand On to co-design a capsule collection. The lineup consists of dance-inspired designs, including arm sleeves, tights, sports bras and skorts. A campaign lensed by Jordan Hemingway accompanies the collection. On x FKW Twigs will be available to shop starting June 26 at on.com.
Francesco Risso Leaves Marni

1 week ago | fashionista.com | Janelle Sessoms

After nearly 10 years as creative director, Francesco Risso is exiting Marni, the OTB-owned House announced on Wednesday. "Marni has been a studio, a stage, a dream. It carried color, instinct, care and gave space for people to be themselves," Risso said in a press statement. "It taught me how to build with feeling, and how powerful true collaboration can be.
L'Oréal Group Acquires Medik8

1 week ago | dealbreaker.com | Janelle Sessoms

L'Oréal Group has acquired a majority stake in British skin-care brand Medik8. European private equity firm, Inflexion, remains a minority shareholder, and brand founder Elliot Isaacs will stay on the board. While the company has not shared the financial deal, WWD reported the acquisition was valued at around €1 billion.
Must Read: Fashion Reflects on Inclusivity Commitments 5 Years After George Floyd, Kering May Soon Have a New CEO

1 week ago | fashionista.com | Janelle Sessoms

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday. Five years after the fashion industry pledged new commitments to inclusivity following the Black Lives Matter movement, some brands are now quietly regressing. Others, however, are strengthening their commitment, even amid the far-right's attack on DEI initiatives.
Must Read: Rachel Zoe Returns to Reality TV, L'Oréal Group Acquires Medik8

2 weeks ago | fashionista.com | Janelle Sessoms

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday. Rachel Zoe is making her Hollywood comeback as she joins the Season 15 cast for "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" (RHOBH). She returns to reality TV more than a decade after ending her show, "The Rachel Zoe Project." "I've been living my best, new life and it felt like the perfect time to come back to TV and share it all with you," Zoe told Us Weekly.
Chat with PatBo's Patricia Bonaldi on The Fashionista Network

2 weeks ago | fashionista.com | Janelle Sessoms

Janelle here. I'm so excited to share that I'll be joining Patricia Bonaldi, founder and creative director of PatBo, on The Fashionista Network. But here's the best part: I want you to join me! It's your opportunity to interact live with us, ask questions and be part of the show. We'll discuss her career beginnings, launching her brand, her growth strategy and her style inspirations.
Olympia Le-Tan: A Line of Limited-Edition, Hand-Embroidered Bags

3 weeks ago | fashionista.com | Janelle Sessoms

Brand Bio is Fashionista's guide to the best independent fashion and beauty brands — a resource for retailers, job seekers, B2B companies and consumers alike. If you'd like your brand to be featured, fill out this form. Olympia Le-TanHeadquarters: Paris, FranceE-commerce: olympialetan.comSocial Media: InstagramWhat: A handbag and accessories label, specializing in hand-embroidered clutches.
How Do You Become a Fashion Historian?

3 weeks ago | fashionista.com | Janelle Sessoms

In many ways, fashion historians are unsung heroes of the industry. After all, "fashion history is incredibly telling about human history in general, and fashion historians get to preserve, interpret and share that," Levi's historian Tracey Panek tells Fashionista. They contextualize dated artifacts whose stories would otherwise be lost, assist curators and researchers on our favorite fashion exhibits and publicize all this knowledge so it'll be remembered for generations to come.
At RISD's 2025 Senior Runway Show, Students Took a 'Material-Driven' Design Approach

4 weeks ago | fashionista.com | Janelle Sessoms

On Wednesday, the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) presented its end-of-year senior fashion show, Collection 2025. The showcase featured the work of 12 senior design students: Anna Winters, Avidron, Ruolin Bai, Jersey Bond, Isabel Clulow, Nura Dhar, Olivia Rose Founier, Vivian "Bibi" Lin, Minwoo Matthew Oh, Bryce Satow, Jordan Wang and Tracy Zhang.
See the Standout Looks From Otis College's 2025 Student Fashion Show

4 weeks ago | fashionista.com | Janelle Sessoms

Fashion's current recession indicators are everywhere. But they weren't on the runway at Otis College's 2025 student fashion show. This year's design class didn't reference economic downturn signifiers like minimalism, tailored suiting, "quiet luxury" and neutral colors. Instead, they fully embraced maximalism, bold hues, exaggerated proportions and dramatic silhouettes.