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Leandra Medine Cohen to launch capsule collection with Closed

Leandra Medine Cohen, known as ‘Man Repeller’, is launching a capsule collection with German clothing brand, Closed in October. The six-piece collection will fuse Cohen’s “eclectic and witty style” with the brand’s contemporary design ethos, explained Closed in a statement. It will feature “casual wardrobe essentials” including a jacket, khaki...

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Man Repeller ceases operations

Man Repeller, the website founded by influencer Leandra Medine Cohen, will be ceasing operations. The news originally broke on Business of Fashion. Medine Cohen had a Zoom call with the Man Repeller team on Monday, where she announced the publication would close. Employees will be receiving severance pay, an announcement for which will be made...

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Leandra Medine steps back from Man Repeller

As media companies continue to be called out for their lack of diversity, lifestyle website Man Repeller has found itself in hot water over its lack of diversity and its response to the civil rights issues and protests going on around the United States today. As a result, Man Repeller founder Leandra Medine Cohen has said that she will be taking...

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Mara Hoffman: a testament to being an “woke” fashion entrepreneur

In this podcast by Man Repeller, CFDA designer and social activist Mara Hoffman recalls her work on Women’s Work, a partnership with the non-profit advocacy group Art Not War. Through this portrait project, 25 feminists and activists served as models for Mara’s newest collection and, in the process, make a statement about the intersection of...

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Leandra Medine (Man Repeller) to launch collection with Mango

Spanish high street brand Mango has taken one more step in its plans to expand in the United States. After scoring an agreement with Macy’s and dressing fashion consultant Sofía Sanchez de Betak for the Met Gala, Mango is launching a collection with Leandra Medine, author of fashion blog Man Repeller. The line will be launched in the end of...

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Man Repeller and Atea Oceaníe team up for collection

Atea Oceanie has become known for their minimalistic 90s style with a sporty flare. On the other hand, Leandra Medine, the founder of Man Repeller, is known for her maximalist style. While the brand and the fashion website founder are opposite sides of the same stylish coin, they couldn't possibly be more different. However, it was these...