Fashion Scoop: Olivier Rousteing Talks Personal Life, Joan Smalls Criticizes Cosmopolitan Magazine, New York Times Launches “Men’s Style”

Olivier Rousteing’s latest stunt is a cover of Out Magazine. Of course what’s a view of the Instagram famous designer without a few words from him? In addition to revealing that a Manhattan Balmain store, menswear runway show and are all on the way, the designer talked a little about his personal life. Adopted at 1, the bi-racial designer said he doesn’t have much of a personal life. He admits to not having been in a serious relationship since moving to Paris and of course to being chastised by Balmain for a butt selfie he took a while back. (Out Magazine)

• Though earlier reports surfaced that Christian Dior was headed to Los Angeles to show their cruise collection, plans have changed. Due to an offer they couldn’t refuse, the Parisian house has decided on Paris for the showing. The show will now happen May 11th right before Cannes on the French Riviera. (The Fashion Spot)

Yesterday I spotted a curious tweet criticizing Cosmopolitan for some stock image choices on an article they wrote. In 21 Beauty Trends That Need To Die In 2015, the publication chose to use exclusively white women for the “Hello, Gorgeous” column while the large majority under the “R.I.P.” column were women of color. Joan Smalls her self was depicted in the R.I.P. column and joined others reprimanding the publication on social media. Since the backlash, an addendum has been had stipulated the photos were taken out of context and no harm was meant.  (StyleBlazer)

• An update on that chat between Fern Mallis and Kanye West: Fern is actually hoping it comes to fruition. As she preps to release her book Fashion Lives, which is a transcription of many of her “Fashion Icons With Fern Mallis” talks, the industry icon said that she’s reached out to Kanye West and is waiting for an answer. Apparently West is trying to clear his schedule. (Style.com)

• Today the New York Times debuted their first ever Men’s Style section. At 32 pages it’s larger than expected but will be fighting the notion that the NYT Styles desk is notoriously behind on trends. An analysis of the debut shows that it has some fresh aspects but also seems out of touch in places. We’ll have to see how it develops. (Mashable)