Weekend Reads | 16

Fashion Brands Make the 2016 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations (Fashionista)

After the Paris Climate Change Summit last year, it's been more imperative to plan and implement more eco-friendly and sustainable initiatives for all industries, but especially for large corporations. Corporate Knights, a digital publication which cites itself as "a magazine for clean capitalism," compiled the 2016 Global 100 list, which includes Kering, H&M and Adidas.

Louis Vuitton's Men's Fall/Winter 2016 Collection (The Guardian)

The terrorist attacks last January and November have escalated tensions in Paris, but the city and its people remain resilient. It couldn't be more clear that the Parisian spirit is stronger than ever, an idea embedded in LV's show during Men's Fashion Week.

Save the Musée des Tissus et des Arts Décoratifs in Lyon, France (Change.org)

The online petition is gathering support to save the prestigious textile museum from closing. The museum has a profound collection of over 2,000 years of textiles that serves as a tremendous resource for scholars, researchers and the public.

Repetto, French Heaven for Ballet Flats (The New York Times)

If you're looking for the French girl essential that's not Chanel, a pair of ballet flats from Repetto is the next best thing. The New York Times visits the brand's first USA boutique in SoHo.

Inside the Net-a-Porter, Richemont, & Yoox Saga (Business of Fashion)

Anyone who has followed the merger between the two fashion e-tailers is still confused—how did Natalie Massenet, the brainchild of Net-a-Porter, end up leaving the company she founded and grew? BoF founder Imran Amed does a fantastic job of piecing together the sequence of events leading up to the Massenet's departure and the official announcement of the merger.

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Michelle Obama's SOTU Dress Sells Out (Business Insider)

FLOTUS wore another stunning number during the State of the Union address and *surprise* it sells out of stores. The subdued tangerine sheath dress by Narciso Rodriguez, one of FLOTUS's favorite designers, sold for $2,095.

Transforming Paris 'Ghost Stations' Into Public Pools, Nightclubs and More (First to Know)

Restoring The High Line in New York City proved to be a major success—imagine how great it would be if Paris repurposed their abandoned metro stations into beautiful spaces for the. On the surface, the proposals would provide great economic opportunities for the city.

Burberry, Richemont Sales Cool in Hong Kong, Paris (The Wall Street Journal)

In recent years, luxury retailers have looked to grow and expand their reach to Chinese shoppers who take a significant 40% share of luxury consumer spending. Difficulties traveling from mainland China to Hong Kong, as well as the impact of the terrorism attacks in Paris, are some of the challenges currently facing Richemont and Burberry.

The Complete List of 2016 Oscar Nominees (Elite Daily)

The list has finally been released! Mad Max and The Revenant seem to dominate in the list of categories, but the most important question for this year's Oscar ceremony—could be this the year that Leonardo DiCaprio finally wins?!

Weekend Links | 5

"Alaia" exhibit at Palais Galliera

Another reason why I need to go back to Paris... 3 Fashion Exhibits to See in Paris Right Now | Harper's Bazaar

Since minimalism is here to stay, it's nice to see a more lively demonstration of the concept... Tip of the Day: Romantic Minimalism | WhoWhatWear- 

It's a sad portrait of how young women work so hard only to not reach their goals... Why Millennial Women Are Burning Out at Work by 30 | Forbes

Streetwear continues to build its credibility amid high fashion powerhouses... Streetwear's New Guard | The Business of Fashion

A cute post about Aimee Song's adventure in Munich after missing her flight... What to Do in Munich When You Miss Your Flight | Song of Style