Must Read: Youthforia Faces Backlash Over Dark Foundation, Tapestry-Capri Court Hearing Set for September

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday.

Youthforia faces backlash over dark foundation
Beauty brand Youthforia is facing backlash for the darkest shade of its Date Night foundation, which is being compared to black face paint. Beauty influencer Golloria George posted a video swatching Youthforia's shade 600 foundation as well as black face paint, and the two are nearly identical. The beauty brand previously faced criticism in October 2023 after some influencers called the brand out for not offering an inclusive range in its 15-shade Date Night Skin Tint line. "Last year, the shade wasn't dark enough. Not only do you miss the mark once, you go back and miss the mark again," George told Time. "That just says a lot about the ethos of the brand. It rubbed me the wrong way, and I thought, 'This is really hurtful.'" {Time}

Tapestry-Capri deal to face hearing in September
The court hearing for the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's attempt to block Tapestry Inc.'s takeover of Capri Holdings has been set for Sept. 9 (just in time for New York Fashion Week). The preliminary injunction hearing is expected to last a week and a half. If an injunction is granted, the companies would be blocked from merging until after the FTC's in-house court decides the legality of the deal. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}

3.1 Phillip Lim opens "Crafting Selfhood" exhibit for AAPI Heritage Month
3.1 Phillip Lim opened an art exhibition titled "Crafting Selfhood" at the brand's Great Jones Street store that will run from May 1-23. In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, the exhibit features the works of 13 Asian American, female-identifying artists: Janny Baek, Julia Chiang, Cecile Chong, Phaan Howng, Lena Imamura, Sonya Yong James, MyungJin Kim, Antonia Kuo, Eunji Jun and Halin Lee, Eny Lee Parker, Linda Sormin and Steffany Trần. See images from the exhibit below. {Fashionista inbox}

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Coachtopia campaign features upcycler designers
Coachtopia's latest campaign stars and features work from four upcycler designers: Anna Molinari, Tade Leye, Zizi Zeng and Sabrina Lau. The designers brought new life to the brand's Ergo bags and its tees, including bag modifications such as spikes, grommets and bows. With prices ranging from $75 to $295, the products are available to shop now on Coachtopia's website. See all of the campaign images below. {Fashionista inbox}

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SZA and Quay debut sunglasses edit
Eyewear brand Quay teamed up with SZA on an exclusive edit of the brand's spring collection. The campaign named "Sides of SZA" includes eight sunglass styles featuring pops of color and oversized frames. Ranging in price from $65 to $105, the SZA edit is available now on Quay's website and at select retail partners. See the campaign images featuring SZA below. {Fashionista inbox}

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The in-flight amenities opportunity for beauty brands
As air travel rebounds post-pandemic (2024 passenger traffic is expected to exceed 2019 numbers), flyers an important focus for brands through amenities partnerships. American Airlines will unveil a new in-flight amenities model with a rotating selection of products curated by Thirteen Lune. The first drop includes three kits: Premium economy and business passengers will receive hand and body lotion from Joanna Vargas's line and lip balm from Relevant, while first-class passengers will also receive a Relevant hand towel and a Joanna Vargas hydrating face mist. {Glossy/paywalled}

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