Kate Spade is launching a new company, Jonathan Anderson was the big winner at the British Fashion Awards, an ASOS bridal collection, and more style news that made headlines over the last few weeks.

• Earlier this month, it was announced that Lucky magazine has now ceased publishing online as well.
• The word “athleisure” will be added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary in 2016.
• Style.com has hired Yasmin Sewell as its first Fashion Director.
• Kate Spade’s new company, Frances Valentine, will be launching next Spring with a shoe and handbag line.
• Kohl’s is teaming up with Reed Krakoff for its next designer collaboration.
• ASOS is launching a bridal collection with all pieces costing less than $300.
• Jonathan Anderson won the womenswear and menswear designer of the year awards at the British Fashion Awards.
• For the holidays Jimmy Fallon collabored with J.Crew on a pocket-square iPhone case.
• Polo Ralph Lauren have installed interactive fitting rooms in their Fifth Avenue flagship store.
• To make donating clothing easier this holiday season, Levi’s is supplying free shipping labels that will deliver any package of garments and shoes to the nearest participating Goodwill location.
• Macy’s is launching a Korean beauty shop-in-shop.
• Everlane is donating all Black Friday profits to its factory workers.
• A new Met exhibit highlights the style of French aristocrat and designer Countess Jacqueline de Ribes.

Fashion Quote of the Day

I always enjoy reading the My Beauty Uniform series over at A Cup of Jo. This quote from a recent instalment struck a chord with me. When asked about her overall beauty philosophy, interior stylist and product designer Hollister Hovey said:

“Stand up straight, smile and never try to compete with anyone but your current self.”