1. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Affiliate Disclosure
In compliance with the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines (16 CFR § 255.5) and international consumer protection standards, The Fashion Review operates with absolute commercial transparency.
Core Disclosure: Certain shopping links embedded across our essays, outfit breakdowns, and curated capsule guides are affiliate links. If you click through these links and make a purchase, The Fashion Review may earn a small referral commission at zero additional cost to you.
We participate in selective affiliate marketing programs with established luxury retailers, independent designers, and vetted clean beauty merchants (including rewardStyle/LTK, Skimlinks, Sovrn, and direct brand affiliate networks). These commissions sustain our independent editorial bureau, photography licensing, textile research, and comprehensive fashion week coverage without resorting to paywalls.
2. Editorial Independence & Commercial Decoupling
Our editorial team operates with total independence from our commercial and affiliate partnerships. Our editors and contributing journalists select garments, textiles, and beauty formulations based solely on design excellence, fabric integrity, structural tailoring, and practical longevity.
- No Pay-to-Play: No designer, brand, or PR agency can purchase positive commentary, placement in our capsule wardrobes, or influence our runway critiques.
- Zero Commission Bias: Products are never chosen or promoted simply because they offer higher commission rates. If a high-end designer piece fails our construction inspection, we do not recommend it.
- Negative Critiques: If a garment exhibits poor stitching, synthetic filler deception, or awkward proportions, our commentary will candidly reflect that reality.
3. Product Gifting, Samples & Showroom Loans
To provide authoritative runway coverage and garment assessments, our editors occasionally accept press samples, showroom loans for editorial photography, or attendance at seasonal fashion week shows.
Receipt of complimentary review units or runway invitations does not guarantee editorial inclusion, nor does it guarantee positive sentiment. Showroom loans are promptly returned following fit and fabric evaluations.
Any article featuring a gifted product or sponsored integration will include an explicit, conspicuous disclosure notice at the very beginning of the article text before any links appear.
4. Skincare, Formulation & Health Guidance
All skincare, cosmetic ingredient breakdowns, and vanity rituals published on The Fashion Review represent journalistic reporting, cosmetic chemistry research, and subjective editorial testing.
Our content is intended solely for educational, aesthetic, and lifestyle purposes and does not constitute medical, dermatological, or healthcare advice. Skin physiology varies widely between individuals. Readers are encouraged to patch-test new cosmetic actives and consult board-certified dermatologists for personal medical concerns.
5. Fact-Checking, Updates & Corrections Policy
We strive for scrupulous accuracy in all historical fashion archives, textile percentages, brand provenance histories, and price citations. When a factual error occurs, we correct it promptly and transparently.
Articles that undergo substantial post-publication updates (such as seasonal price revisions or reformulated cosmetic ingredients) feature an updated timestamp reflecting the modification date.
6. Ethics & Disclosure Inquiries
If you have questions regarding our affiliate relationships, editorial ethics charter, or would like to request a correction, please contact our editorial bureau directly:
The Fashion Review Editorial Standards Desk
Email: editorial@thefashionreview.com
Paris Bureau: Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris, France