How 9/11 Changed The Fashion Industry

Plus, looking ahead to the VMAs this weekend, couples costume ideas, and more. Sep. 10 2021 [Bustle logo](%2F%2Fbustle.com%2F%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/1/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/U69dxMom-ZeVpAgRUjx6Ee27FMA=235) [alt_text](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Fstyle%2F911-fashion-week-impact-designers%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/1/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/6klz2EYkDc0Jrx1LUjr06LciN9g=235) [5 New York Designers On How 9/11 Changed The Fashion Industry](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Fstyle%2F911-fashion-week-impact-designers%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/2/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/fW2UcBMLr0ATD9Kacz4O1bzz2Bc=235) Tomorrow is the 20th anniversary of 9/11, and while so much has changed since then, America (and the world, really) is obviously still grappling with the kind of hate that led to an increase in Islamophobia following the attack. A bright spot? People like activist [Valarie Kaur](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Frule-breakers%2Fvalarie-kaur-see-no-stranger%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/1/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/TuqfWhb8ZztlzskGpDHg7zxpYx0=235), whose work focuses on trying to get people to “see no stranger,” leaving no one outside our circle of care. Bustle also spoke to [five New York designers](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Fstyle%2F911-fashion-week-impact-designers%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/3/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/8Tq83KyDSxvBjIwvfHS7t_o4Mks=235) about how the tragedy impacted fashion week, which was in full swing that day, and influenced the mood of shows for years to come. And if you just need a good cry, Taylor Swift, just 11 years old at the time, wrote a song about the tragedy. It’s never been released, but a recording made its way onto the internet years ago, and [Swifties have been crying](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Fentertainment%2Ftaylor-swift-september-11-song-didnt-they-911-lyrics%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/1/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/FpF4LaXbyDxSf-vVQWv5bKP8qx8=235) to it ever since. [Read More](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Fstyle%2F911-fashion-week-impact-designers%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/4/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/u-VZfXvOKQe1jBlkSdvMEy6KB0g=235) The Latest MUSIC [The VMAs Won’t Be Solar Powered](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Fentertainment%2F2021-mtv-vmas-watch-stream-time-host-performers%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/1/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/MOTcS7lfS90QR_pep9_8vp27imM=235) The MTV VMAs are on Sunday, and this year’s ceremony, which usually boasts a [killer red carpet,](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Fentertainment%2Fmtv-vmas-photos-2001-video-music-awards%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/1/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/7667SaqchTGkbYAfDCB2hnCTRtI=235) returns as an in-person event, with [Doja Cat](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Fentertainment%2F2021-mtv-vmas-watch-stream-time-host-performers%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/2/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/uSL8gAMD_t3dPKm_k4CUHqx4SwE=235) assuming hosting duties. And if you’re going crazy missing live music, you’ll definitely want to tune in, because the performance lineup is truly stacked — Kacey Musgraves, Lil Nas X, Normani, [Camila Cabello](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Fentertainment%2Fcamila-cabello-cinderella-familia-shawn-mendes-tiktok%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/1/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/YD7XFR3q-k8eqZ-h43y_EixaabY=235), and Olivia Rodrigo are all slated to take the stage. One notable absence will be [Lorde](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Fentertainment%2Fwhy-lorde-not-perform-at-mtv-vmas-2021%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/1/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/BLYTyS2jhZrPoFmsEgQTVDdxjIs=235), who pulled out a few days ago due to COVID restrictions at the event. [Read More](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Fentertainment%2F2021-mtv-vmas-watch-stream-time-host-performers%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/3/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/hSFMBIupsDF93H7dZbpM_RSPd9c=235) FASHION [Nicole Richie Says She’s Sorry About Trucker Hats](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Fstyle%2Fnicole-richie-2000s-fashion-trends-house-of-harlow%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/1/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/oqDwzjShe5yOU92uYAi76v-N7bs=235) “I’m sorry. I’m sorry for wearing them. And I’m sorry for not liking them now. It’s an overall ‘I’m sorry’ and an overall ‘no.’” Riche talked to Bustle about all the [other 2000s trends](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Fstyle%2Fnostalgic-fashion-trends-from-the-early-2000s-that-will-make-you-miss-your-tattoo-choker%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/1/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/RWaYelw4dpi7S2anSgw4nPRFTpc=235) she would (denim miniskirt) and definitely wouldn’t (fedoras) wear now, her new House of Harlow collection, and getting into bees. [Read More](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Fstyle%2Fnicole-richie-2000s-fashion-trends-house-of-harlow%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/2/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/jvfvAUgsM0DongOuYNoFTl_uvGI=235) What if [we saw](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Frule-breakers%2Fvalarie-kaur-see-no-stranger%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/2/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/FG0jlgSOFmRW4Tkg9vqaqPeJc5g=235) George Floyd as our brother, or Breonna Taylor as our sister, or a migrant child at the border as our own daughter? —Valarie Kaur, lawyer and activist Must Reads %2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Flife%2Fcelebrity-couples-costume-ideas-halloween%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/1/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/fBZY7pX2JsMTPhGvuSmlZgHVXA0=235 HALLOWEEN [Spooky Season Is Almost Here](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Flife%2Fcelebrity-couples-costume-ideas-halloween%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/2/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/EE5jZ8nq8yjG5LekZxA1Pg6FesU=235) After not having many options for Halloween festivities in 2020, we’re ready to go all-out this year. To get your creative juices flowing, we rounded up some couples costume inspo — from Kourtney and Travis to Lil Nas X and Satan. But if you’re looking to do your own thing, there are plenty of copy-worthy looks in [Chloe Bailey’s very sexy new “Have Mercy” video](%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv=FfesqRkdSEk%26utm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/1/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/z_AIy1OrrzKnzDvVcvJ-evJl1Pw=235), or you and your besties could go for the [matchy pastel “Simple Times” fits](%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv=aFDa0Qv9wXAx%26utm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/1/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/FRei6cpw75U4UmZn7y-TqdIgh6o=235). [Read More](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Flife%2Fcelebrity-couples-costume-ideas-halloween%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/3/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/JvYRbG3--9U__HxqUj1GvCmDWEI=235) %2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Fstyle%2Fparris-goebel-choregrapher-jlo-ugg%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/1/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/unD3zDDQ3V0nMWPk-cQnQuCM_UA=235 QUICK QUESTION [Is It Too Late Now To Say Sorry?](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Fstyle%2Fparris-goebel-choregrapher-jlo-ugg%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/2/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/mdxc7QiGiDa6x6SvvBCxdQt4pEk=235) If you’ve seen the [visually stunning “Yummy” video](%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv=wpjhg1t_g_Y%26utm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/1/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/uYRkru9jHWAHyKq8lUPaStUSkpg=235) or tried to learn the dance moves from [“Sorry](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Farticles%2F118919-justin-biebers-sorry-dance-video-dancers-are-actually-stars-in-their-own-right%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/1/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/gxyomNiyZITma02cvXSNftzdk70=235)” (who hasn’t?), then you’re already familiar with Parris Goebel’s work. The 29-year-old New Zealand native has choreographed for so many big names, from J. Biebs to [Rihanna](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Fstyle%2Fsavage-x-fenty-fashion-show-2020-rihanna-lizzo%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/1/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/DFCZY3NojdcqfknfTROvWrajyIQ=235) to [J.Lo](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Fp%2Fsee-jlo-shakiras-5-super-bowl-halftime-show-outfits-21768655%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/1/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/oY96DXirwKfGAgtsKDUcVLTZNew=235), but as her career continues to explode, she’s still surprising herself. [Read More](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Fstyle%2Fparris-goebel-choregrapher-jlo-ugg%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/3/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/f5UdqhkTfG7ebT9c_y1AQXeV2-s=235) %2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Fentertainment%2Fbest-new-books-week-of-september-7-2021%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/1/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/E2e6FBH_Xg6i5_Q38tuo1WVoImU=235 BOOKS [Get Your Library Card Out](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Fentertainment%2Fbest-new-books-week-of-september-7-2021%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/2/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/d3A6fwJ0LMZwTDAlyH5noAu3ahc=235) It’s a huge week for new books, TBH. In addition to [Sally Rooney’s third novel](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Fentertainment%2Fbooks-like-sally-rooney%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/1/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/YN3p6QTJtK6jN2GGI8n89BMnuIs=235) Beautiful World, Where Are You, there are plenty of other exciting titles hitting the shelves this week, too, from Lauren Groff, Venita Blackburn, María Amparo Escandón, and more. Grab your [book bestie](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Fwellness%2Fnew-types-of-friendship%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/1/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/UJuF3ZBd_Hp-pxixtow_YMX4oJ4=235) and go browsing at the nearest indie. [Read More](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Fentertainment%2Fbest-new-books-week-of-september-7-2021%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/3/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/adOjwEvFpFglwGw9hKTOeZc2OD4=235) Astrology %2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Flife%2Fdaily-horoscope-for-september-10-2021%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/1/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/Gci0jH5J3qAX_7f03y78IUxszlo=235 ASTROLOGY [Here’s your daily horoscope](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Flife%2Fdaily-horoscope-for-september-10-2021%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/2/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/ey-u70AtF1FKNMdU52tQbEvu5uY=235) Intensity is the word for today. [Read More](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Flife%2Fdaily-horoscope-for-september-10-2021%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/3/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/4pZIdLnj6fUJ77ZnXIxoNf_6mIY=235) What else we're reading: - [arrow icon] [Memories Of Terrible Tuesday, A 9/11 Message Board For Teen Girls](%2F%2Fwww.inputmag.com%2Fculture%2Fteen-magazine-terrible-tuesday-911-september-11-2001-message-board-girls%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/1/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/aKs8-_n-8dgPc_nAHb0YnWc0Mb8=235) - [arrow icon] [I Think About This Nickelodeon Movie Original Song a Lot](%2F%2Fwww.thecut.com%2F2021%2F09%2Fi-think-about-hoku-song-another-dumb-blonde-a-lot.html%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/1/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/BeJ0gGx5tLaUrqRyKB4e4zXBWyk=235) - [arrow icon] [An Anxious Person Tries To Be Chill](%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2021%2F09%2F10%2Fstyle%2Fmodern-love-an-anxious-person-tries-to-be-chill.html%3Futm_campaign=9707%26utm_medium=bustle%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=dd8f2fbc-2678-4896-8220-cb1800f74c7f/1/0100017bd1f36c5e-76116b58-4417-4a66-a7fa-91f801381ce7-000000/QSO9MZmWT9VJ6p7-f4IygGK_gVU=235) You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. 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