David A. Ross resigns amid Epstein friendship revelations
David A. Ross resigned from his position as chair of the Master of Fine Arts in art practice department at New York's School of Visual Arts after revelations of his long-standing friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, which continued after Epstein's 2008 conviction. The resignation, effective February 3, follows the release of over three million documents by the Justice Department detailing Epstein's connections with various figures in the art world, including Ross, who had held his role at SVA since 2009.
Chappell Roan Leaves Wasserman Agency Over Scandal
Chappell Roan, a Grammy-winning US singer, has announced her departure from the Wasserman talent agency, led by Casey Wasserman, following the release of flirtatious emails between Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell in the Epstein files. In her statement, Roan emphasized the importance of aligning representation with moral values and accountability in the industry. Wasserman has since apologized for the correspondence, which occurred in 2003, and stated he had no personal or business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Chanel's Matthieu Blazy Revitalizes Brand Ahead of Fashion Week
Matthieu Blazy, the creative director of Chanel, has revitalized the fashion house, which is currently valued at $18.7 billion. As New York Fashion Week begins tomorrow, the A/W 2026 season will feature a month-long series of shows across major fashion capitals, including Milan, where Gucci will debut its collection under new creative director Demna.
