Highsnobiety’s New Stars, Matilda Djerf’s Apology Drama!

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Highsnobiety Announces New EIC Noah Johnson & SVP Caitlin LeRoux!

It’s a new day at Highsnobiety! The streetwear title has appointed Noah Johnson as editor in chief to lead all elements of its print and digital editorial work. Previously, Johnson was GQ‘s global style director since 2016, following roles at Details, Style.com, and Complex. He cleverly marked the news with his own Instagram post as well, generating industry support from chicsters like Zak Maoui, Jose Criales-Unzueta, Nick Haramis, Steff Yotka, Jian DeLeon, Todd Kingston Plummer, Sam Schube, and GQ EIC Will Welch—who sweetly noted “forever thank you”! On the same say, Highsnobiety also announced Caitlin LeRoux as senior vice president and general manager of Highsnobiety North America, as well as Tom Lee as the company’s vice president and head of creative. Congrats to all!

All images: Courtesy of HighSnobiety 

Matilda Djerf’s Viral Apology & Policy Changes Follow Djerf Avenue’s Workplace Drama

Matilda Djerf is the latest social media influencer to come under fire. The founder of clothing and beauty brand Djerf Avenue was in the hot seat this week after Swedish tabloid Astonbladet released a story on her apparent employee mistreatment and workplace culture, according to The New York Times. In response to the news—alleging Djerf bullied staff, made fatphobic comments, and made staff clean her private toilet if one of them used it, from accounts by 11 anonymous past and present employees—and mounting criticism on social media, Djerf’s released her own statement on the matter. In a post on Instagram, the influencer cited her new experience as a brand leader and apologized for any hurt caused, plus her intentions to “get it right” at her company. Moving forward, the brand will further review its ongoing staff feedback surveys and conduct an assessment from an external organizational psychologist. Eek!

Matilda Djerf

Could Jonathan Anderson Be Dior’s Next Creative Director?

After 2024’s exhaustive creative director shuffle, we only have one last question: is Jonathan Anderson the next Dior creative director? I Deserve Couture’s Hanan Besovic, who played conspiracy theorist with Anderson’s new sunset Instagram., certainly thinks so! In his own Reels post, Besovic compellingly dissected the photo’s caption, coloring, and lighting placement as connecting to Dior’s own spelling and products! Indeed, rumors have been swirling of the potential for Dior to hire a new creative lead in its men’s or women’s divisions over the last two months after major exits like Kim Jones at Fendi, Pierpaolo Piccioli at Valentino, and Virginie Viard at Chanel. In any case, time will tell! Personally, we’d love to see Anderson at play at Fendi—which still needs an artistic director after Jones exited in October 2024! But not to fret: the Italian brand’s major 100th anniversary collections will be designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi, kicking off 2025 with a stylish start.

Jonathan Anderson

Alex Consani, Anok Yai, Gisele Bündchen, & More Win Models.com’s Model of the Year Awards!

The results are in! Models.com has just shared its winners from the 2024 Model of the Year Awards. This year’s top honors go to Alex Consani (Model of the Year, Women—Industry’s Vote and Social Mover of the Year—Industry’s Vote), Anok Yai (Model of the Year, Women—Readers’ Choice), Leon Dame (Model of the Year, Men—Industry’s Vote), Hedi Ben Takaya (Model of the Year, Men—Readers’ Choice), Bibi Breslin (Breakout Star, Women—Industry’s Vote), Gabbriette (Breakout Star, Women—Readers’ Choice), Valentin Caron (Breakout Star, Men—Industry’s Vote and Breakout Star, Men—Readers’ Choice), and Bella Hadid (Social Mover of the Year—Readers’ Choice). Special recognition goes to Gisele Bündchen, who received this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award. The moment also marks Consani’s second win after receiving the Model of the Year trophy at the Fashion Awards—and becoming the first transgender model and nominee to do so. Consider this year’s winners ones to watch!

Michele Hicks Closet Sale!

Model and actress Michele Hicks is cleaning out her closet and putting some major items up for grabs on Vestiaire. Some of the items available include a limited edition Ossie Clark python coat. Other looks available are from Pucci, Marc Jacobs, Gucci, John Galliano, and more. The stunning Hicks is an Anna Sui muse and has appeared in cult classic films Twin Falls Idaho and Mulholland Drive. All proceeds will be donated to the mental health charity, TAC, Treatment Advocacy Center. The organization does crucial work fighting for people with severe mental illness. Get shopping!

Sky Gellatly, Michelle Hicks

Sotheby’s Raises $1.1 Million For Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s Chic Wardrobe & More!

Sotheby’s second “Fashion Icons” sale raised a record $1.1 million this week, counting international bids on top historical fashion pieces. This season’s highlights included a Prada coat, Yohji Yamamoto jacket, and leopard faux fur coat from the late Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s ’90s wardrobe, all gifted to Sotheby’s by John F. Kennedy Jr.’s former executive assistant RoseMarie Terenzio. Bessette-Kennedy’s pieces resulted in bids totaling $177,600, while other top items included a 2007-08 Alexander McQueen gown, 1924-25 Sonia Delaunay cloche and scarf, Chanel Fall 1983-84 couture evening dress, Dior’s Fall 2000 newspaper-print dress by John Galliano, an Issey Mitake breastplate, and Mrs. Carnegie’s own Louis Vuitton trunk. We’re keeping our eyes peeled for the next one!

Pieces owned by Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy (Courtesy of Sotheby’s)

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