A handful of new sexual assault allegations against Guess’ co-founder Paul Marciano have come to light after a dramatic press conference that saw some of the accusers speak on the case. Represented by attorney Lisa Bloom, the four models, one revealed to be Amanda Rodriguez, each spoke at the conference about their personal experiences with...
Mar 18, 2022
Some people say any publicity is good publicity. These fashion companies probably hope that is true, considering they made headlines in 2018 for what many would deem the wrong reasons. Without further ado, here are the biggest controversies to have shaken the fashion world this year. Size matters In January, Victoria Beckham’s namesake label was...
Dec 20, 2018
Paul Marciano, co-founder of the Guess fashion brand, resigned Tuesday in the wake of an investigation into sexual assault claims. Marciano "exercised poor judgment in his communications with models and photographers and in placing himself in situations in which plausible allegations of improper conduct could, and did, arise," Guess said in a...
Jun 13, 2018
Guess co-founder Paul Marciano is taking an unpaid leave from his company while an investigation goes on regarding allegations of inappropriate conduct made by actress and model Kate Upton. Earlier this month, Upton came forward to accuse Marciano of sexual assault and harassment when she was 18. According to Upton, on the first day of a Guess...
Feb 20, 2018
Paul Marciano, co-founder of fashion giant Guess, is relinquishing his day-to-day responsibilities after model Kate Upton accused him of grabbing her breasts and aggressively kissing her, the company said Tuesday. The 65-year-old Guess co-founder and creative director denies the allegations, but the company's board of directors has commissioned...
London - US fashion retailer Guess has its sights set on strengthening its underwear and beachwear business arm through global expansion. The lifestyle company aims to penetration the market in what it perceives as "under-represented" areas in order to compete with the industry's larger market players. Although the brand has developed a strong...
Feb 24, 2016
