Must Read: V of BTS Named Cartier Ambassador, Rising African Stars Cover Teen Vogue

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday.

BTS' V named Cartier brand ambassador
Global superstar Kim Taehyung, aka V from BTS, has been tapped as the newest face of Cartier. In his first official duty as brand ambassador, V made stars in a campaign for its Panthère de Cartier line. "When it came to embodying the magnetism and aura of the panther, our choice naturally fell on V. He has the look and strength of character," Cartier SVP Chief MKG Officer Arnaud Carrez shared in a statement. "A personality whose choices are guided by creativity as a dancer, musician or art lover, with this style and this elegance that belong only to him." {Fashionista inbox}

Teen Vogue celebrates Africa's cultural wave of rising stars
From Ayra Starr to Victony, there's no shortage of artists revolutionizing African music and, in turn, revolutionizing African culture. Teen Vogue's Africa's New Wave package features cover stars BNXN, Ayra Starr and Victony in a series of visual stories, unpacking Africa's cultural impact on global culture, all photographed by Stephen Tayo. {Teen Vogue}

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'Barbie' costume designer launches shop with Thredup
As the "Barbie" hype reaches an all-time high, Thredup tapped the film's costume designer Jacqueline Durran to curate the #Barbiecore Dream Shop featuring over 250 items shopped by Durran herself. With these secondhand Barbie-inspired pieces, fans can embrace Barbiecore while reducing their carbon emissions by estimated 25%. {Fashionista inbox}

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Theophilio launches swimwear
Inspired by the brand's Spring 2023 collection, "Homecoming," Theophilio has dropped a swim capsule to let customers take a piece of the brand on vacation with them. Featuring the label's signature graffiti print, the swim line ranges in price from $75 to $195 and is available to shop on the Theophilio website. {Fashionista inbox}

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Tarte CEO on the evolution influencer trips
Maureen Kelly, the CEO and founder of Tarte Cosmetics, chatted with Business of Fashion's Malique Morris about influencer trips. Bringing content creators to the likes of Dubai to Turks and Caicos, #trippinwithtarte has become a signature of the makeup brand, as influencers become an even bigger piece of the puzzle when it comes to building brand awareness. These trips have also led to backlash and viral accusations of the brand being discriminatory, but, apparently buzz is buzz. "With each trip, we learn more about what resonates with consumers and are constantly looking to evolve," Kelly told Morris. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}

Chanel to show Métiers d'art collection in Manchester 
Chanel has announced the runway showing of its 2023/2024 Métiers d'art collection will take place Dec. 7 in Manchester, UK. Métiers d'art has been shown every year since 2002, and is dedicated to celebrating the savoir-faire of the brand's global artisans. Last year's show took place in Dakar. {Fashionista inbox}

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