Must Read: 'The New York Times' Profiles Jenna Lyons, Harry Styles' Beauty Brand Hires CEO

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday.

Why Jenna Lyons joined 'The Real Housewives of New York City'
Many were surprised when news broke that Jenna Lyons, former creative director and president of J. Crew, had joined the cast of the "Real Housewives of New York City" reboot. In a profile by Jessica Testa for The New York Times, the soon-to-be reality star discusses her attempt to control her narrative on the show, life in the public – and private – eye and her hopes of bringing more gay representation to reality television by participating in the franchise. "Maybe I'll look nice. Maybe I'll look smart. Maybe I'll look stuck up," Lyons told Testa. "Who the hell knows?" {The New York Times/paywalled}

Harry Styles' beauty brand, Pleasing, hires first CEO
Pleasing, the Harry Styles-founded beauty and lifestyle brand adored by fans, is taking the next step in the business world by appointing its first-ever CEO. Shaun Kearney, formerly the chief design and merchandising officer behind the Goop empire, has been picked for the role. Tasked with diversifying Pleasing's product range, growing the collaborative community around the brand, as well as introducing new categories, Kearney has over 25 years of experience, Kati Chitrakorn writes for Vogue Business. "We are delighted to have Shaun join the Pleasing team," Styles shared in a statement. "His exceptional vision and extensive experience will be invaluable as we enter the next chapter of Pleasing." {Vogue Business/paywalled}

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Rixo and Abisola Omole debut capsule collection
Rixo has collaborated with content creator and entrepreneur Abisola Omole for an eight-piece collection of chic-yet-comfortable pieces for the summer ahead. Fusing together Omole's aesthetic with signature Rixo design elements, the capsule is the result of year-long collaborative workshops between both teams. With sizes ranging from UK 6 to 26 — the largest range Rixo has ever offered — the pieces have undergone a variety of adjustments to ensure the most comfort for customers. Starting July 5, the collection will be available to purchase at the Rixo flagship store and on www.rixolondon.com for UK customers and on Shopbop in the U.S. {Fashionista inbox}

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