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Two 81-year-olds from Texas are midway through traveling the world in 80 days.
Best friends Sandy Hazelip and Ellie Hamby are now in Egypt and nearly 50 days through their journey across the world, which will see them visit a total of 18 countries and seven continents.
Since departing Dallas on January 11 the two crossed the Drake Passage to Antarctica, and have visited many exotic locales including Easter Island, the North Pole, Argentina, London and Zambia.
Before they left, they set themselves guidelines: Avoid first class travel, stay in small hotels, carry just one small bag, no tours, use public transport and don't hire travel agents.
Hazelip and Hamby, who have both had total knee replacements, met twenty years ago in Egypt and hatched their plan in June 2020, but the two are no strangers to travel.
Since first meeting they've made a number of trips together. 'We already knew we were perfect travel companions,' they said on their blog, which they've been updating along the way.
Hazelip is a doctor who now works with elderly people in long-term care facilities and hospices. She lost her husband 20 years ago and is both a mother and grandmother - her four youngest grandchildren are adopted from China.
Hamby, also widowed, is a documentary photographer and has already traveled to 107 countries and all of the continents. Her photos have been included in magazines, brochures and exhibitions in both in the US and Africa. She has three children and is also a grandmother.
Organizing the trip was complex and they suffered setbacks caused by the pandemic. Originally it was planned to be Around the World in 80 Days at Age 80, beginning in January 2022.
But after the delay the adventure was rebranded: Around the World in 80 Days Aged 81.
'It has not been easy to make the final decision on our "Around the World in 80 Days" trip, but it had to be done. We are not canceling but are postponing,' they announced at the time.
'As always, we dedicate all we do to the memory of the loves of our lives, Don and Kelly. We thank you both for encouraging us. We miss you and wish you were joining our adventure,' they said before they left.
The two were asked on CBS News while in London what motivated them to embark on the trip.
'I think the number one thing is meeting people, and the world is full of the greatest, most exciting and interesting people,' said Hamby.
In photos of the duo taken around the world they have appeared wearing matching t-shirts with '81 and still on the run!' printed on their backs.
They have spoken about how the trip is also inspiring others. In one blog post they said an 87-year-old man wrote to them and said he was now considering his own trip - around the world in 90 days at 90.
The two women are encouraging of others. 'Don't sit in that chair and waste away. If you don't use it, you lose it! Hazelip told CBS.
The octogenarians were themselves inspired by fictitious Phileas Fogg - the protagonist in the 1872 Jules Verne novel Around the World in Eighty Days.
Fogg is a wealthy Englishman who bets £20,000 that he can navigate the world in 80 days. Unlike these two ladies he had assistance and hired a French valet, Jean Passepartout, to travel with him.
One of their first stops in mid-January was Antarctica, which required them to make a crossing of the Drake Passage. The seas were rough, and they described it as 'at least 48 hours of 15-foot waves'. On the boat they said walking was impossible without holding on and sleeping was difficult.
'We are having a very rough day in the Drake Passage as the waves are around 15-foot high! They're hitting from the side causing the boat to roll very badly. Everything falls off or slides,' they said.
Upon their arrival in Antarctica they were taken aback by the high 40-mile-per-hour winds and low temperatures but also impressed.
'We again had a fantastic time entertained by the penguins, and the views were breathtaking,' they said.
'It is a feeling like no other to stand on the ground in the Antarctic. It is difficult to describe the serenity one feels when gazing at one of the most peaceful sceneries you will ever experience.'
Then they went to Easter Island where they noted the island's small population and size, 15.3 miles long and 7.6 miles at its widest, and photographed grazing wild horses.
'They just roam freely, and some say there are more horses than there are people on Easter Island,' they said on their blog.
'There are only 36 family units. Our young waiter last night, Jose, said it is hard to find a mate who isn't your relative. Miguel, our friend, landlord, and taxi driver, seems to be related to almost everyone on the island; everywhere we went, a relative of his was there,' they said.
The pair also marveled at the famous statues - more than 1000 are scattered around the island with their backs turned to the sea.
After Easter Island Hazelip and Hamby were forced to make the first major change to their itinerary. Their plan had been to go to Peru and take the train to Machu Picchu but due to protests and riots, that leg was canceled.
Instead, they visited Argentina, which they described as a 'substitute destination'. 'We have the travel philosophy "just go with the flow and enjoy the journey - even if it is not the journey we planned." That is what we did,' they said.
After an overnight flight they went from Buenos Aires to Madrid, where they saw the Prado museum. Then they moved further north to Finland where they watched the northern lights and rode sleighs pulled by huskies.
Next, they headed to Rome where they ate pizza, made a wish at the Trevi Fountain and visited both the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel.
In Zambia they saw white rhinos resting in Livingstone National Park and posed for a photo. There, they also ticked off another wonder of the world, Victoria Falls.
Just last week Hamby's lifelong dream of visiting Zanzibar, off the east coast of Africa, was fulfilled. There they stayed in an affordable hotel and pointed out the diverse architecture and suggested it may have been the warmest place they had visited yet.
'The old buildings (many in a dilapidated state, but still lovely structures) made one think of a different time when the Sultans ruled and how life would have been,' they said in the blog.
The next country for the two will be India, before east Asia, Australia and back to the US, where they will stop off in San Francisco and on their doorstep the Grand Canyon.
The rest of their journey can be followed on their website, as well as their Instagram and Facebook pages.
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Thirty-seven miles of coastline, hotels with clifftop pools... and it's family friendly: The joys of Sharm-el-Sheik (where the pound goes further compared to a year ago)Holiday Hero Neil Simpson looks at the best deals on offer in the Red Sea cityExplore the Sinai Desert with a guide or souvenir hunt in the Old Market areaRead more: Holiday in Egypt for (almost) the same cost as living in the UK Published: 11:35 EST, 25 January 2023 | Updated: 11:35 EST, 25 January 2023 Every week our Holiday Hero Neil Simpson takes an in-depth look at a brilliant holiday topic, doing all the legwork so you don’t have to. This week: Bargains in Sharm-el-Sheik.Egypt is one of the few places where the pound goes further than a year ago, putting Sharm-el-Sheik, its most popular Red Sea city, firmly on the radar for anyone wanting family-friendly holidays without breaking the bank.Latest figures show £100 bought a little under 2,500 Egyptian pounds in January 2022. Now it buys more than 3,500. Holiday prices alone can also be a pleasant surprise – many fell last year as hoteliers rushed to woo new guests to replace Russians who once filled up to four in ten Sharm-el-Sheik rooms.Olly Gaspar, of travel advice guide weseektravel.com, says: ‘This is definitely a great year to visit Egypt. It’s tipped as a must-see destination by National Geographic and offers great value for everything from meals out to holiday extras like sunset drinks.’ Holiday Hero Neil Simpson shines a spotlight on the bargains to be had in Sharm-el-Sheik, Egypt. 'Warm blue waters, coral reefs and miles of sandy beaches remain Sharm-el-Sheik’s real draw,' he reveals Better still, Sharm-el-Sheik is fresh from the facelift it was given before hosting last year’s COP27 climate conference.The already short, 20-minute transfer from the airport to most hotels is now a smooth cruise on brand new roads. Meanwhile, the sleek new Sharm-el-Sheik Museum has been dubbed ‘fit for a pharaoh’ with a mix of mummies, tombs and ancient statues of Ramses II, Queen Hatshepsut and more. Tickets cost about £20pp.Warm blue waters, coral reefs and miles of sandy beaches remain Sharm-el-Sheik’s real draw.Along most of the 37-mile coastline, waters stay shallow for some distance, making it safer for young children. Snorkellers and scuba divers can head out to around 250 reefs to swim alongside turtles, stingrays and 1,000 varieties of colourful fish.Experienced divers can swim inside sunken Second World War ships, such as the British Navy’s Thistlegorm (above), with local dive schoolsDay trips to dive-sites over shipwrecks are popular. Prices start from £60pp and can be booked with hotel concierges or at dozens of beach-side dive schools. Some of the most exciting allow experienced divers to swim inside sunken Second World War ships, such as the British Navy’s Thistlegorm.Back on land, at sunrise or sunset, 4x4 dune safaris in the Sinai Desert promise amazing photo stops. Tours start at £40pp with getyourguide.com, which has similarly priced camel-rides and star-gazing trips.Or souvenir hunt in Sharm’s modern malls and the recreated souks of its Old Market area. At sunrise or sunset, 4x4 dune safaris in the Sinai Desert (above) promise amazing photo stops Set off on a hunt for souvenirs in the recreated souks of Sharm-el-Sheik's Old Market (above) Sharm-el-Sheik is ideal for smart, large resorts such as Sunrise Montemare, which is complete with clifftop pools and a private beachWhile Sharm-el-Sheik isn’t known for having a quiet, intimate vibe, it’s ideal for smart, larger resorts.One option is Sunrise Montemare, with clifftop pools and a private beach plus family rooms, swim-up suites and pools at the edge of your private terrace. Seven nights, room-only, including flights, start from £863pp in March on bestattravel.co.uk. Tui’s Platinum collection has many family-friendly hotels in the area, such as the low-rise Reef Oasis Blue Bay Resort & Spa with a water-side infinity pool (above) Above is Reef Oasis Blue Bay Resort & Spa's private beach with jetty Seven-night all-inclusive stays at the Reef Oasis Blue Bay Resort & Spa, with flights, are priced from £941 per person Tui’s Platinum collection has many family-friendly hotels here, such as the low-rise Reef Oasis Blue Bay Resort & Spa with a water-side infinity pool, private beach with jetty and water-slides for children. There are seven-night all-inclusive stays, with flights, from £941pp on tui.co.uk/platinum.The Four Seasons Resort Sharm-el-Sheik has one of the area’s prettiest palm-filled gardens – a seven-night B&B stay with flights starts at £1,595pp on thomascook.com.Baron Palms Resort offers all-inclusive holidays in a quiet, adult-only atmosphere. Seven nights with flights this spring costs from £951pp through easyjet.com. The Four Seasons Resort Sharm-el-Sheik has one of the area’s prettiest palm-filled gardens Enjoy an all-inclusive holiday in a quiet, adult-only atmosphere at Baron Palms Resort (above) Advertisement Read more: We Seek Travel - Adventure Travel Blog by Olly Gaspar www.tui.co.uk/ho... Thomas Cook Holidays | Package Holidays, Hotels & City Breaks easyJet | Cheap flights ✈️ Book low-cost flight tickets 2023 Affordable Luxury Holidays | Best at Travel Book Things To Do, Attractions, and Tours | GetYourGuide
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Take an audio adventure with some of the best 'binaural soundscapes'
All you need is a pair of headphones.
I found a hidden gem on the Internet this week: NPR has a Soundcloud set of "binaural soundscapes." Strap on your headphones — it's going to be a surreal ride.Important note: If you have hearing loss, this may not work well for you.
Maybe you don't know what a binaural recording is.
Basically, the deal is, you have two ears.
They are the width of your head apart. And there's a big lumpy meatball in the middle. So your ears hear different things. Then your brain processes these two distinct streams of information and uses them to position stuff in space. Standard stereo recording often uses a couple of mics, but it's not trying to position them in a way that mimics your ears.
Recording artists have started building these crazy microphone setups that imitate the position and direction of your real ears.
Then they take them around the world. The results are astounding. You really can feel the birds singing as they move through space, or people passing you on the street.
It's like a window into other landscapes. It makes the world feel so close and small and familiar.
Here are a few of my favorites.
(Oh, and this doesn't work with regular speakers. Use your headphones.)
First stop: A regular day on a street in Tibet.
(Close your eyes. Trust.)
Wasn't that just amazing?
Next up, a stop in the Ecuadorean rain forest to hear the song of the orapendula. (It's a bird. I looked it up.)
I could listen to that all night.
Let's wrap up with a visit to Dzanga Bai, a clearing in the Central African Republic, where elephants gather as evening closes in.
For more magical journeys, check out the rest of NPR's Binaural Soundscapes.
This article originally appeared on 01.05.15
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! One grand Ohio duo is wrapping up an all-American journey of a lifetime.Brad Ryan and his 92-year-old grandmother, Joy Ryan, have officially visited 62 of 63 U.S. national parks, with one more left to go.Brad Ryan and Joy Ryan joined "Fox & Friends" on Friday to share the details of their adventure beginning back in 2015, when Brad called his grandmother and asked if she’d accompany him.PARK CITY'S HIGH WEST DISTILLERY PLEDGES $1M TO WESTERN LAND PRESERVATION"I’m glad he called," Joy Ryan said. "I wasn’t doing anything at the time, just sitting there resting," she added. Brad Ryan and his 92-year-old grandmother, Joy Ryan, joined 'Fox and Friends' on Friday, September 9, 2022, to reveal their adventures. (Fox News)"So, he wanted to go and I was willing."The Ryans have driven more than 50,000 miles to explore "every corner of this beautiful country," Brad Ryan said.WYOMING NONPROFIT PROTECTS YELLOWSTONE, ROCKY MOUNTAIN WEST WILDLIFE, HOLDS TOURISM ACCOUNTABLEThe grandson’s initial prompt to get up and get out into the wild was for the benefit his own mental health, he said.But he revealed that bringing along his grandmother on the trip with him has been "transformational" for their relationship. A photo of Brad Ryan with his grandmother Joy Ryan at a national park displayed on 'Fox and Friends' on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. (Fox News)"Like a lot of people her age, she felt left behind," he said."I was in my fourth year of veterinary school at The Ohio State University, and I just wanted to break away from the stress of that … and just remember what life is really all about."ROCKY MOUNTAIN WEST WILDLIFE: HOW TO SAFELY SEE BEAR, MOOSE, BISON AND OTHER YELLOWSTONE SPECIESThe then-85-year-old Joy Ryan experienced camping and climbing a mountain for the very first time, which has fueled the duo’s interest in continued travel."No matter how old you are, life is still happening — and [you can] make that adventure happen for somebody in your life." "She was 91 last year, and she went whitewater rafting in Alaska," he said."Our message is, no matter how old you are, life is still happening — and [you can] make that adventure happen for somebody in your life." Brad and Joy Ryan of Ohio joined 'Fox and Friends' on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, to talk about their national park adventures. (Fox News)Brad Ryan admitted that spending time with his grandmother has put current-day pressures into perspective — and he described the oldest generation as "resilient."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"It’s been a positive experience for me in every possible way," he said. Brad and Joy Ryan will be making their very last stop at the National Park of American Samoa. Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle writer for Fox News Digital. Follow her on Twitter at @atstabile.
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The best seasons to hike to EBC are unquestionably spring and autumn, as opposed to other off-seasons. Month-wise, mid-March to mid-May in the spring and mid-September to mid-November in the fall is the best time to visit Everest Base Camp when considering mild weather and clear mountain visibility.
Trekking to Everest Base Camp every other off-season has unique benefits. Despite being cold, the trail is empty and silent in winter. It’s the best time of the year for visitors who prefer longer trails with fewer people around. Likewise, you see waterfalls and rivers in their best form during the monsoon. It’s a rare moment to watch.
Our month-to-month guide and past visitor experiences will help you choose the best time to trek to Everest Base Camp.
Two males and a female visitor posing for a selfie during Everest Base Camp Trek in Autumn The Best Time of the Year to Trek to Everest Base CampTrekking to Everest Base Camp in the best months of Spring Trekking to Everest Base Camp in March Pros: Cons:Trekking to Everest Base Camp in April Pros: Cons:Trekking in May Pros: Cons:Things to carry for a trek to Everest Base Camp in springAutumn: The Best Time to Visit Everest Base CampEBC Trekking in September Pros:Cons:October: The Best Month for Trekking to Everest Base CampPros: Cons:Trekking in November Pros: Cons: Things to carry for the Everest Trek in autumnTrekking to Everest Base Camp in other unfavorable monthsLive Weather at Everest Base CampYearly Events and Festivals in and around the Everest Base Camp RouteEverest Day LhosarDumjiMani Rimdu :In the end,
The Best Time of the Year to Trek to Everest Base Camp
Trust base camp’s enchanted beginnings as the birthplace of the pride of Everest. Traveling to such an amazing destination in the wrong month not only disappoints but also ruins your vacation experience.
The best times to trek to Everest Base Camp are other than the rainy months of June, July, and August. Trekking trails are muddy and slippery at these times because of the monsoon rain. Also, the dense cloud obstructs the mountain views and you might not see any mountains as well.
Weather is stable, and visibility is clear only from March until May and again from September to November. Thus, you can consider these months as the best time to visit Everest Base Camp. The temperature at the Base Camp also reaches -6 °C at the minimum and 6°C at the maximum.
Besides, the Everest Expedition starts in late April or early May. So, you might meet legendary climbers, or at least see their colorful tents set up for their stay at the base camp if you travel in those times.
Rich biodiversity, climatic patterns, and the tranquility of the mountains all contribute to the transformation of fiction into reality. In a nutshell, the easy trek-ready paths make these months safer for a trip to EBC.
Trekking in the winter months of December, January, and February is also a good choice for visitors looking for a quiet trail, colder nights, and snow on the ground. The guesthouses are empty, giving you the isolation vibes, and the trail gives you the vibe of being in the wild alone. But, the temperature at the base camp is extremely low, getting up to -15°C.
The weather at the base camp changes rapidly. Because of melting glaciers, Nepal is moving the original Everest Base Camp a little lower. In actuality, the weather is every time cold, and every month is always likely to be visited, whereas only a few aren’t for the Everest Base Camp Trek.
Here is a comprehensive guide to making the most of your climb to Everest Base Camp. The goal is to offer a profound experience rather than simply scale new heights.
Average temperature chart at Everest Base Camp each month
Trekking to Everest Base Camp in the best months of Spring
Everest Base Camp naturally enjoys a pleasant time for exploration because of its moderate temperature. In Nepal, the months of March through May are springtime. It is the second-best trekking season, with October and November being the best months for the Everest Base Camp Trek.
As soon as you land at the airport, arrive at Namche, the gateway to Mount Everest, and then pass through Nepal’s valley, Sherpa villages, waterfalls, views, and other landscapes, the trip is magical in springtime. In the spring, the mist is expected to emerge below 10,000 feet, obscuring the breathtaking views.
Let’s dig further into what traveling to base camp looks like in each month of spring in Nepal.
Trekking to Everest Base Camp in March As spring manifests itself with the flowering of rhododendrons, this month marks the start of the EBC’s favorable trekking season. As the weather warms up, the snow-capped Himalayan Mountains spread their wings to reveal a spectacular scene.
Visibility: Clear (Note: In late March, the days are clearer. If you are planning a trip in March, you can consider late March.)
Average Temperature: Slightly warm (7°C during the night and -12°C during the day)
Pros: The beginning of the trekking season
Days go longer and provide more daylight.
By this time, the ground snow melts, leaving a clear path for visitors.
Teahouses are easily available.
There are affordable price ranges for accommodation and food.
There are fewer chances of Lukla flights being delayed, canceled, or postponed. Cons: Heat haze can block the views.
Fewer trekkers around the trail areas
Unpredictable weather Trekking to Everest Base Camp in April One of the best months to experience the EBC trek is April. The intriguing spring brings clear weather, mild temperatures, and longer days.
At lower elevations, it is warmer, and at higher elevations, it gets a little chilly. There are more opportunities to communicate and meet other trek enthusiasts.
Visibility: Clear
Average Temperature: Warm (10°C during the day and -5°C during the night)
Pros: The entire region blossoms with seasonal flowers such as the rhododendron, Nepal’s national flower.
Warmer weather
Clear scenery
Longer daylights.
In late April, you can meet legendary mountaineers or see their colorful tents at the base camp. Cons: This is one of the busiest times of the year for treks to Mount Everest Base Camp.
Crowded with mountaineers gearing up for the Everest expedition.
Guesthouses and lodges are all full, and you may face difficulty in finding a good guesthouse above Namche. Trekking in May People who have a hard time withstanding chilly temperatures should go to Everest Base Camp in May. The spring is about to end, and the summer will soon lengthen its beautiful days. This promotes a simple trek conclusion before going back to the lodgings.
Only experienced climbers attempt to reach the summit of Everest as summer approaches. In terms of the base camp, the weather is ideal for simply completing the hike.
Visibility: clear in early May, and will have confusing weather and cloudy days in late May.
Temperature: Warm (Day: 15°C degrees Celsius and 0°C during the night)
Pros: Sufficient daylight for exploration
The weather becomes less severe in the evening.
Successive summit attempts
Sky-clear conditions and clean air
Meet climbers on the way or in the base camp. Cons: Snowfall might occur, which makes the night colder, but hiking on sunny days is warmer.
possibility of early monsoon rainfall Things to carry for a trek to Everest Base Camp in spring Trekking Cloths in layers (Base layer, insulation layer, outer layer)
Other clothing lists: raincoat or rain jacket, trekking trousers, inner wears
Simple trekking gear (sunglasses, water bottle, pee funnel, trekking poles, etc.)
Sleeping gear (eye mask and earplugs, and a sleeping bag as it is one of the peak seasons for trekking)
Headwear(neck warmer, woolen cap, wide brim trekking hat)
Hiking boots and hiking socks or thermal socks.
Gloves (waterproof and windproof gloves)
Gadgets (smartphone, portable charger, a simple camera, journal/guidebook, power bank, etc.)
First-aid kit and medications (antibiotics, ibuprofen, etc.).
Toiletries
Important documents (cash, passport, and insurance) Get the comprehensive list of things to carry for the Everest Base Camp Trek here.
Autumn: The Best Time to Visit Everest Base Camp
Another wonderful time to hike to Everest Base Camp is in the fall. Compared to spring, the months of September through November are chilly. Sunny and clear skies, mild temperatures, and a reduced likelihood of unfavorable rain or precipitation make fall the most appropriate time for a trek to Everest Base Camp.
Let’s dig further into what traveling to base camp in each month of autumn looks like.
EBC Trekking in September When the monsoon stops and the skies are clear and brilliant, fall takes over. Typically, it begins in the middle of September.
Visibility: Medium Visibility
Average Temperature: Moderate (17°C during the day and -10°C during the night)
Pros: The start of the trekking season
In late September, Dashain, the biggest festival in Nepal, begins.
Lukla flights are easily available.
Guesthouses on the trails are cheaper and readily available. Cons: It is difficult to find local guides as the biggest festive season begins.
Early September might still experience the late monsoon effect of rain. October: The Best Month for Trekking to Everest Base Camp
October features scenic views, luxuriant forests, immaculate surroundings, and stunning mountains. It is the best time to visit Everest Base Camp. It also provides a wonderful chance to interact with locals and take part in Dashain and Tihar celebrations. Not just only Everest, it’s one of the best times for every trek in Nepal.
Visibility: Clear visibility.
Temperature: Pleasant, approximately around -10°C per day at Base Camp (12°C during the day and -10 degrees during the night)
Pros: After monsoon rain, the skies are clear.
Be part of the festive celebration in the local villages.
Days are dry with a bright sky and a mild temperature.
Lush forests and vegetation Cons: The weather is colder than in the spring. Trekking in November In November, winter is quickly approaching. Nights are chilly and you might also experience snowfall in the upper elevations. As the visibility is clear and the days are bright with cooler temperatures, early May is still one of the best times for the Everest Base Camp Trek.
Visibility: Clear during the day (early morning and late evening might have clouds floating above the mountains.)
Average Temperature: Pleasant (6°C during the day and -10°C during the night)
Pros: a fantastic month for a hike
There was significantly less traffic on the route to Everest Base Camp than in October. Cons: Colder temperatures, below zero at night. Things to carry for the Everest Trek in autumn Headwear
Hiking boots, hiking socks, or thermal socks are all options.
Gloves
Layered trekking clothes
raincoat or raincoat
Trekking trousers and inner wears
Trekking gear
Sunglasses
water bottle
Pee funnel
Trekking poles
Sleeping gears
Eye mask.
ear plugs,
Sleeping bag
Gadgets
Smartphone
Portable charger
a simple camera
Journal/guidebook
power bank
First-aid kit
Medications
Toiletries
Important documents (cash, passport, and insurance) Trekking to Everest Base Camp in other unfavorable months
Everest Base Camp Trekking is doable in certain other months besides the best-known months of October and November. The winter months of December, February, and January don’t mean there will be snow everywhere. Although the trails in the higher elevations experience heavy snow during the night, they are clear during the day. You can still trek to Everest Base Camp in December, January, and February.
You will be one of the very few people to trek during these months. Wear layers of warm clothing. Bring extra sleeping bags for the nights to ensure a good night’s sleep. Don’t trek alone.
The rainy months of June, July, and August experience heavy rain, mainly at lower elevations. But it doesn’t mean there’s a downpour every time there’s a break in the day. The rain falls usually in the morning, night, or late afternoon. But it rains every day. The trails are full of mud, parasitic leeches, and frogs everywhere.
Cloudy days of Monsoon, least favorable months for trekking to EBC | Photo by: Kapil Karki. Nepal8thwonder.
Also, there’s a high chance of landslides that block the route at some points. Despite all these challenges, it’s one of the good times for those who like waterfalls, rain, and flowing rivers.
Ramhari Adhikari, the director of Heaven Himalaya, shares his tips on the best times to visit Everest Base Camp in Nepal.
“During my 100+ trips to Everest Base Camp, I have traveled to EBC throughout the year. I feel the best time to visit Everest Base Camp is throughout the year. Everest is open 365 days a year. Those who want to see greenery, waterfalls, and fast-flowing rivers can trek in the monsoon. However, there are still a few challenges. But the experience matters. It’s more suitable for experienced hikers. It’s the best time for photography too. The weather is very clear after the rain stops. Traveling to EBC in December, January and February also has its flavor. It’s for those who love snow and enjoy the colder days. Although the temperature is chilly above Dingboche in Lobuche, Gorakshep, and Kala Patthar, the views are fantastic. The other best times are for everyone, including first-time hikers and those wanting a pleasant moment despite the busy route. If you are ready to take a challenge and go on an adventure, remember that Everest Base Camp is open 24/7 and every time of the year.”
Live Weather at Everest Base Camp
A climbing team led by Pete Athans installed the world’s highest weather station at the Balcony (8,430 meters), the South Col (7,945 meters), Camp 2 (6,464 meters), and the Everest Base Camp (5,315 meters) in 2019. National Geographic and Rolex also supported the team jointly.
The team installed it at five different locations. For trekking purposes, the report from one weather station, i.e., Phortse in the Khumbu, to Base Camp, is enough for us to know the live weather. Along with the real-time temperature, it also shows wind speed, humidity, barometric pressure, and humidity.
Here’s Nat Geo’s live weather forecast from Base Camp.
The above report has various degrees of reliability. It is an automatic calculation and may not be accurate for researchers. Still, it provides you with rough weather calculations at base camp. You can simply look and say, “too cold or windy” right now from your own home and choose your personal best time to visit Everest Base Camp.
Yearly Events and Festivals in and around the Everest Base Camp Route
Everest Day 29th May is considered Everest Day, the day when Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary scaled Mount Everest for the first time in history. To mark this special occasion of the first summit, Everest Day is celebrated. The base camp trail is decorated, and also a yearly Everest Marathon from base camp to Namche is organized to remember the first ascent. This year, Nepal’s Tirtha Bahadur Tamang won the 42.19 km Everest marathon in the open category.
If you travel to Everest Base Camp in late May, then you will meet high-altitude athletes and also be a part of the marathon itself.
Lhosar
Lhosar is one of the major festivals of Buddhist followers and a grand celebration is organized in communities like Tamang, Sherpa, Thakali, Rai, Limbu, etc. Usually, this festival falls in January, February, or December. If you want to take part in the festive celebration of Lhosar, then the winter months can be the best time to visit Everest Base Camp.
Dumji
Dumji is a Sherpa festival celebrated in Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, and Thame, mainly in the Buddhist monasteries. It usually takes place in late June or early July. You can be a part of this amazing festival if you travel during these times.
Mani Rimdu :
One highlight of Everest is the Buddhist festival of Mani Rimdu. October is when the festival takes place. Authorities have specified the celebration dates as the 20th, 21st, and 22nd of October, but might change sometimes. You can write to us if you would like to be a part of this amazing tradition.
In the end,
We certainly believe that this information helped determine the best time to visit Everest Base Camp. Not just only base camp, the above months are suitable for every Mount Everest Tours. If you are planning a trek to Everest Base Camp, then call our travel experts to know the most suitable time. An adventurer, writer, and a key partner of Heaven Himalaya.
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As an A-level science student, it’s never too early to adventure out into the real world, to see what it’s like working in a laboratory. For Annabelle Gill, the institute in question just happened to be the world-renowned CERN particle-physics laboratory in Geneva. There, she had the opportunity to spend a week meeting a host of CERN employees, from experimental physicists and electronics engineers to computing specialists and technicians, as she learnt about the many different experiments and devices housed in the Swiss and French countryside. She describes the fascinating facilities she visited, the people she met, and the variety of jobs she discovered are available to STEM students at research facilities like CERN. All-access experience Annabelle Gill outside the CERN Control Centre on a visit where she met everyone from experimental physicists and electronics engineers to computing specialists and technicians. (Courtesy: Annabelle Gill) In the last week of the summer term, my school – Hayesfield Girls’ School in Bath – asks all year-12 students (aged 16 or 17) to undertake a week of work experience. I was really lucky to get the chance to do my work experience at CERN, the particle-physics laboratory near Geneva, Switzerland, which houses the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). Much to my delight, my week was organized by electronics engineer Eva Gousiou, who is part of CERN’s Women in Technology group, so I got to spend time with many female scientists and engineers.
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I started my week with high-energy physicist and University of Pittsburgh research associate Marilena Bandieramonte, who works on the ATLAS experiment, the largest detector at CERN. She initially showed me around the CERN visitor centre, which gives a great introduction to the overall purpose of the research at CERN.
In the afternoon, she described her work to me, which includes creating simulations for the ATLAS detector. She explained how her models can be employed by the ATLAS users to simulate their detector experiments and predict the likely outcomes.
Tuesday
The next day, I continued shadowing Bandieramonte, as she worked on improving the user interface for the ATLAS simulations, and I had the chance to visit the ATLAS control room. This was an exciting opportunity – while I had visited CERN previously on a guided tour, I’d only been able to see the control room from outside. But this time I was allowed to enter the room itself and see exactly what goes on in there.
Massive screens full of data and figures cover all the walls, showing information about the condition of the ATLAS detector. If anything were to go wrong, the researchers in the control room could make necessary adjustments. In the afternoon I attended a weekly ATLAS debrief, which included a general status update where they noted that the previous week the LHC had recorded collisions at its highest ever energy.
Wednesday
My third day’s plan was to meet Sophie Baron, an engineer in the experimental physics department, but this could not go ahead, as she had come down with COVID-19. However, I was able to learn about the group on a Zoom call with her instead.
I later met up with Baron’s colleague Philippa Hazell, who showed me around their laboratories, where they design and test the electronic systems and components used in the various experiments at CERN. She explained that the electronic chips they use could be affected by radiation from the particle collisions. To prevent this, the chips are designed with the digital logic repeated three times – and the majority decision used as the outcome.
Thursday
I spent the penultimate day with electromechanical technician Ellen Milne in the radiofrequency (RF) department, where they generate the signals used to accelerate particles in the RF cavities of the Super Proton Synchrotron (SPS) accelerator. This is the second largest machine at CERN, and it provides the accelerated particle beams for the LHC. I was able to see how they generate the power, including seeing tests done on an 800 MHz radio-frequency klystron.
After this I was driven out to visit the LHCb and CERN Axion Solar Telescope (CAST) experiments. LHCb studies the beauty (bottom) quark, and is looking to find a reason for the differences in the amounts of matter and antimatter within our universe. Meanwhile, CAST is an experiment searching for axioms – theorized particles that, should they exist, could be found in the centre of the Sun. They are also a candidate dark-matter particle, and their existence might help in explaining the matter–antimatter discrepancy, by tapping into the weak force.
Friday
On my last morning, I spent time with computer engineer Florentia Protopsalti, who works in the IT department. She took me into the control room for the Data Centre, from which CERN’s entire scientific, admin and computing infrastructure is run. Protopsalti explained that all the data from the experiments are sent there to be sorted. The majority of this information is not scientifically significant, so algorithms are used to decide which data to store and which to discard.
In the afternoon, I had the chance to meet with Eva Gousiou, who had arranged the whole job-shadowing week for me. She took me to see the CERN Control Centre. This is where they monitor and control the accelerators, including the Linear Accelerator 4 (LINAC4), SPS and the LHC, as well as controlling the cryogenics and tunnel access. I got to see lots of the screens displaying information surrounding the condition of the accelerators. Generally, the older the accelerator, the more that has to be done manually from the control room, whereas newer accelerators such as LINAC4 are more automated and require less input.
Overall, I really enjoyed my week at CERN. Everyone was really welcoming and, as well as my hosts, lots of other people offered to show me round their labs and explain things to me. I was particularly surprised by how many people had programming skills and how this was needed for their jobs. It made me think about my future career and the possible job options available at labs like CERN.
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The lure of unusually vibrant views of the southern lights in New Zealand has prompted aurora-hunters to drive for hours through the night to capture the “elusive” sight on camera, with social media groups devoted to swapping tips growing in size.
The aurora australis is always more visible in New Zealand and Australian skies during autumn and winter – beginning in March in the southern hemisphere – but this month, the southern lights have been more visible than usual, analysts say. Auroras – beautiful light shows in the night sky – are seen when sunspots erupt, causing solar storms which send material from the sun towards Earth.
“Over the last few weeks we’ve seen some really, really good auroras,” says Ian Griffin, an astronomer and the director of Otago Museum.
“Around this time of year, near the equinoxes, the sun’s magnetic field and the Earth’s magnetic field line up in such a way that if there is a solar storm, the materials fall down into the Earth’s magnetic field very easily,” Griffin says.
The southern lights are usually more visible from New Zealand’s South Island, but in recent weeks, the light show has been so bright that it was visible as far north as Auckland on the North Island.
For James O’Dea, who lives in the South Island town of Culverden, aurora-chasing is “an adventure” he has pursued for the past two years, after he became part of what he called a growing community of enthusiasts.
“It becomes a bit of an addiction really, because you’re always watching out for when the next aurora might be,” O’Dea says. He and his friends use apps to alert them to potential aurora-spotting dates, and rely on weather maps to find locations with clear enough skies for photographs.
“A lot of people will travel quite far distances to get clear sky,” says O’Dea, who has driven up to two hours for the perfect shot. “I have a few friends that will travel down from the North Island, they’ll go jump on a plane just to fly out to see it.”
One of the appeals of aurora photography is the chance to see something that cannot be perceived by the human eye, he added.
“Usually you can just see it as like beams of light, so pretty much just lots of white,” says O’Dea. “You might have just got to the spot and you set the camera up, take a photo and when the screen comes up all covered in colour, it puts you in awe, really.”
Last Friday, O’Dea found spectacular views of aurora australis in Kaikōura, a coastal town north of Christchurch, which was one of the few parts of the South Island not under cloud cover, he said. The only obstacle to capturing the sight was the presence of light pollution – some of it from about 30 tourists using their mobile phones to take pictures nearby.
But with New Zealand’s population of 5 million people in an area the size of Britain, there are “many” places dark enough for spectacular auroras to be seen, says Griffin, the astronomer – particularly south of Christchurch on the South Island, at any location where there is no bright city light.
The sun’s cycle lasts about 11 years, Griffin said, so auroras will probably be more prominent in New Zealand’s night skies until a period of solar maximum, which will occur sometime before 2026 – giving aurora-hunters a couple more years to perfect their shots.
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I’ve loved the concept of Rivian since it first announced the R1T. An adventure-focused electric vehicle that could take on the every day as well as the rugged terrain that nature has to throw at it? Yes, please.
I love the outdoors. I love hiking, camping, backpacking, kayaking, and all of the things you’d expect from someone who currently owns a Subaru Crosstrek and spends their weekends at their local REI. While I love my Subie, I’d love to switch to an electric vehicle — not only for the environmental benefits but for the performance and technology improvements as well.
While Subaru does have one electric car in its fleet so far — the Solterra — I’m not a fan of the design. So, for someone who is looking for an adventure EV, Rivian really has that niche on lock right now for me. However, the barrier to entry with Rivian, like many electric vehicles, has always been the price. Getting into its electric truck, the R1T, starts at over $70,000 right now. If you’d prefer an SUV, the R1S starts even higher. And, after adding in the upgrades you may want, those prices can easily climb over $100,000.
I personally have my Subaru paid off, so I’ve started to set money aside for my next car whenever the time is right. That said, there’s no way I’m going to feel like I’m making a good financial decision dropping over $70,000 on a car, no matter how much I save right now. Because of this, I’ve been considering picking up a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y. They are fantastic cars with a software and charging network like no other and I imagine, especially for the day-to-day and for road trips, they would be a blast to drive.
However, I want to be able to take my vehicle on the beaten path, and the Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y were definitely not made to go off-road. Of course, there are some trails they could do and, with some modifications, many more, but that hasn’t been the intention of those vehicles. They’re great for getting to the campground, but not driving out into the backcountry to find a primitive site or just take on an off-road trail. I still feel more confident taking my Crosstrek out for those kinds of adventures.
There’s hope for an affordable adventure vehicle yet
So, I found myself staring longingly at the R1T with no hope of ever actually buying one in the near future. That is until Rivian CFO Claire McDonough said that the R2, the company’s upcoming and still mysterious smaller SUV, could start as low as $40,000. Speaking at the Deutsche Bank conference covered by CarBuzz, McDonough revealed that the new SUV will cost between $40,000 and $60,000 and be revealed in early 2024 with a release in 2026.
McDonough says that the R2 will maintain a lot of the design elements of the more expensive R1T and R1S but be a smaller SUV targeting the general SUV/crossover market.
“R2 really leans on the brand and ethos of what R1 has started,” she adds, suggesting the baby R2 will be similar to the larger models but in a more condensed package. “It still maintains some of that adventure aesthetic, but it’s also contemplating and thinking about … where we’re investing in capabilities that allow us to maintain that more affordable price point, and, therefore, a larger addressable market for the vehicles.”
The smaller SUV, with such a smaller price point, is sure to miss out on some of the more premium features and experiences that the R1T and R1S enjoy, but it does sound like the company is trying to maintain the core purpose of what makes Rivian different with its vehicles. So, I’m expecting the R2 to actually be quite similar to my Subaru — a vehicle that works great for the day-to-day but, on the weekends, can head out into nature with little to no problem.
Why the R2 will likely be my first EV
If Rivian is really able to deliver an adventure-focused electric vehicle at a $40,000 starting price point, it will likely be the first EV that I buy. My Subaru is still going strong so I don’t need to rush into a new car in the near future and can use the next three years (if it does end up coming out in 2026) to save for it.
A $40,000 car is still really expensive for someone like me who has never paid more than $20,000 for a car. With the current interest rates, financing the full car for 72 months could easily make the monthly payment come to well over $600 per month. For me, that’s not something I’m comfortable with. But, if I have three years to save for it, I can make that a much easier leap in terms of monthly payment and overall cost.
The R2 will also benefit from Tesla’s NACS connector and the company’s vast charging network, two things that make the transition even easier for anyone with range and charging anxiety. Major props to Tesla and Rivian for working together on that one.
I’m ready to make the jump into an electric vehicle. Between the environmental benefits and the performance/experiential benefits, I can’t wait to dive into this future. For me and the adventures I want to go on, it’s looking like the R2 is the vehicle I’ve been waiting for.
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A man who died on a walking trip in Glen Coe has been described as a larger-than-life character who loved the outdoors.
Jarek Ringart, 43, from Whitehaven, Cumbria, was one of a group that got into difficulty last Friday afternoon.
The hillwalkers were on the Three Sisters of Glencoe, an area of northern ridges on the mountain Bidean nam Bian.
Members of Glencoe and Lochaber mountain rescue teams recovered Mr Ringart's body.
It was found near the summit of Stob Coire nan Lochan.
The rest of group had been able to make it to safety.
Mr Ringart's friends set up a Go Fund Me page to raise money for the cost of the funeral.
In a tribute, they said the trip to the Three Sisters of Glencoe had been a new adventure for him.
His friends added: "He loved the great big outdoors, hiking and getting to the top of every hill, fell, mountain, and that's where he left his heart.
"Jarek was larger than life. Always smiling, helping others. Only few weeks ago he was hiking in Yorkshire in support of the Wielka Orkiersta Swiatecznej pomocy - the biggest polish charity event.
"He meant so much to so many, but he was truly the world to his wife and daughter. Beata and Anastazja have to deal with the aftermath of his sudden departure and are trying to deal with everything as it comes."
Police Scotland said the alarm was raised at 14:45 last Friday. A coastguard helicopter was called in to assist with the rescue operation.
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An 8-year-old boy has made history, becoming the youngest to climb and summit El Capitan, the revered rock formation in California's Yosemite National Park that's widely regarded as one of the most difficult rock formations to climb.Sam Baker, a second grader from Colorado, ascended to the top on Friday. Sam made the climb, which spanned over 3,000 feet, with the help of anchors, ropes and his team, including his father Joe Baker."We made it! And then had a little party with our disco ball," Joe said on Instagram. "My wife accidentally brought up our double sleeping bag and so Sam wanted to end our adventure with a cuddle. What an amazing week! I’m so proud of Sam. He completed the youngest rope ascent of ElCap! In a few years he might be be back breaking more records."Media Minefield Sam Baker has been rock climbing nearly his entire life. Here, the 8-year-old is pictured on a recent climb up El Capitan in California's Yosemite National Park.Sam's achievement comes three years after Selah Schneiter, then 10, climbed to the top of El Capitan over the course of five days in June 2019.Sam has been rock climbing nearly his entire life and first climbed the Garden of the Gods rock formation in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at age 3, according to his website. Since then, he's climbed other major rock formations, including Lost Arrow Spire and Fairview Dome, also both in Yosemite.In preparation for his El Capitan climb, Sam trained at least three days a week for the last two years.He told "Good Morning America" ahead of his history-breaking climb that he felt "really excited but also a little nervous," noting that the climb was a "humungous" one.Joe Baker, who has climbed El Capitan before but never from the base to the summit, completed the ascent for the first time alongside his son. Before their groundbreaking summit, Baker said it would be a dream come true for him as well."It's just a mythic place. It's kind of like the mecca of rock climbing. It's so big and it's such a big adventure and also an opportunity," the 40-year-old said. "Nobody else is going to do this and so we thought it was a great opportunity to do with our kids."
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More than six and a half years after No Man’s Sky was first released, I took my first trip into the game last week, wearing the brand-new PlayStation VR2 headset. It’s probably not the only way I’d choose to play the game, but about three hours in, it’s a mind-bending and overwhelming experience.
No Man’s Sky got optional full virtual reality support back in 2019, letting players navigate its huge procedurally generated universe in PC VR and the original PlayStation VR. But the VR mode got an overhaul last week with the new Fractal update and the launch of the PSVR 2, where it’s one of Sony’s big-name launch titles alongside games like Gran Turismo 7 and Resident Evil Village. No Man’s Sky adds support for things like the new Sense controllers and features like face rumble alongside the PlayStation 5’s general graphical upgrades, and it felt like time to finally check the game out.
No Man’s Sky is all about exploration. You’re dropped onto a planet where you have to collect resources to survive and build bases, and with a hovercraft or starship, you can drive around planets or fly through space. On a flat screen, the game has fairly typical first-person shooter menus and controls. In VR, things are very different. You move by teleporting from place to place. You access menus by selecting items on wrist-mounted computers. And perhaps most obviously, you move by looking around with your actual head — an experience that, in space, is incredible.
Piloting a spaceship in VR — actually gazing up at the nearby stars through the cockpit — is awe-inspiring. On my first trip to orbit, I looked to my right and saw an absolutely massive planet with Saturn-like rings that made my jaw drop. It’s all like something out of a sci-fi dream. Yes, you can look around the cockpit when you’re not in VR, but there’s just something special about doing it while immersed in a headset. It’s practically a cliche at this point to say that VR makes you feel “really there,” but that doesn’t make it any less fun.
Space combat in VR was thrilling, too. On one planet I visited, I accidentally angered a robotic drone, and a fleet of Sentinel bots and ships approached me. I took to the skies to fight my attackers, and in the air, my ship automatically chased opponents when I held down the X button. I’m not a capable enough pilot to track enemies in the air with the game’s flying controls in VR, which put a joystick in one hand and a thruster in the other, but with this autopilot feature, I could channel my inner Luke Skywalker and track enemies with ease.
Driving a hovercraft on an alien world filled me with glee, too. I loved trundling over hills, watching landscapes roll by. But operating the vehicle isn’t quite as easy as the spaceship, and it’s indicative of some broader issues with the game’s controls.
The actual driving system is creative: you turn by squeezing the grips of the Sense controllers like you’re grabbing a real steering yoke and then turn your hands to yank it left or right. But holding the Sense grips requires enough effort that my middle fingers started getting tired, and frustratingly, the game would occasionally lose track of my controller, meaning I’d have to regrab the wheel again. I also didn’t find the wrist-bound screens very intuitive for other tasks, as they seemed needlessly complex.
Inside or outside VR, No Man’s Sky drops you in a strange and sometimes hostile world. On my first run, I started on a planet with a toxic atmosphere and had to make a mad dash for the safety of a cave. This can get doubly disorienting when you’re figuring out the controls of a whole new interface. I was already used to things like teleportation from other VR games, but it could be much more challenging for first-time headset users.
But again, it was thrilling to explore the cave in VR. I had a better sense of the twists and turns of the cavern, and I loved looking around to get a better view of the geology and local fauna growing all around. However, I wish the graphics were a little bit better; the environments looked a little blurry to me, perhaps due to the game’s age, which ruined the immersion just a bit.
I abandoned that run pretty quickly, as I didn’t like being stuck in the cave. I started the game in a more guided “Expedition,” with clearer missions and rewards. And after getting dropped on a lush, green, and thankfully, clean-aired planet, I built myself a basic home by placing the tiles and roof with my virtual hands. I pulled together the resources for that hovercraft and really felt my adventure begin.
If I keep going in No Man’s Sky, I’ll probably do a mix of VR and non-VR playtime. Outside of the ship, the game’s non-VR controls feel drastically more intuitive to me. The next time I need to spend extensive time on a planet, I think I’ll opt for my TV and a controller. If I felt like I was going to play the game for hours on end, I probably wouldn’t do all of that time wearing the PSVR 2. If I already had a PC VR headset or a PSVR, I don’t think I’d upgrade to PSVR 2 just for No Man’s Sky; PSVR 2 features like face rumble are nice, but not must-haves.
But as soon as I’m in a spaceship, I know I’m going to opt for the headset so that I can relive the feeling of actually being a space pilot. For me, a total newcomer who has heard a lot about No Man’s Sky but never actually played it, I can’t stop thinking about my first brushes with space. I know that I’ve only scratched the surface of the vast possibilities in No Man’s Sky and I can’t wait to get back in the pilot’s seat.
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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, California -- If your parents name you "Adventure," they probably hoped you'd do some adventurous things.Sam Adventure Baker understood his assignment.The Colorado 8-year-old sets out Monday to become the youngest person to reach the summit of El Capitan in California's Yosemite National Park.The journey is expected to take four days "of hanging from your fingers or hanging from your anchors," Sam's dad Joe Baker told CNN's Fredricka Whitfield on Sunday.Sam and Joe Baker will climb in a four-person team. One person climbs ahead of the others and sets the ropes for the others to follow. His dad said Sam will try to lead one of the sections, or "pitches," of the climb.El Capitan -- the park's iconic vertical rock formation -- sits more than 3,000 feet above the valley floor. That's 2.5 times as tall as the Empire State Building, according to the Yosemite National Park website. El Capitan is a Class 5 climb, according to Rei.com -- the highest and most difficult of classifications."The routes are for expert climbers who train regularly and have a lot of natural ability," the site says.Sam Baker was born into a climbing family, his dad said. Joe and his wife (Sam's mom) fell in love rock climbing, he told CNN and his son "was in a harness before he could walk."A website highlighting Sam's climbs, aptly named SamAdventure.com, said the young climber completed his first multi-pitch route at age 3 -- at the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado.When he was 6, Sam took on Lost Arrow Spire, a three-pitch climb that starts 2,500 feet above Yosemite Valley. Only one other 6-year-old -- world-class professional climber Tommy Caldwell -- had ever done it.While making it to the top of El Capitan would set records, that's not Sam's motivation for attempting the ascent. "I'm most excited to climb with (my) Daddy," Sam told CNN.Something else Sam's looking forward to -- lasagna.While suspended on a portaledge -- a nylon hammock hanging from the rock face thousands of feet in the air -- Sam and Joe and their fellow climbers will dine on lasagna they cook from little packets on a gas stove.They're also carrying a chess set on their journey because, in addition to his climbing accomplishments, Sam "is getting really good at chess," his dad said.Aside from the lasagna and the chess, Sam said "getting to the top" is his favorite part of climbing.Joe Baker told CNN that the weather was looking good for their summit -- a little chilly but clear skies and no rain. Perfect conditions for what he said will be a "big adventure. A big, family adventure."ALSO READ | Dogs show off their Halloween best in annual NYC parade----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * Follow us on YouTube * More local news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts
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Lonely Planet has released its annual "Best in Travel" list for 2023 — and three U.S. destinations have made the cut.The travel brand’s chosen locations are based on expert predictions celebrating the best places for eating, connecting, unwinding, learning and journeying.The 18th annual collection highlighted "transformative" and "meaningful" travel experiences, Lonely Planet's senior vice president of content and executive editor Nitya Chambers told Fox News Digital in a phone interview.FIVE US DESTINATIONS MADE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC'S ‘BEST OF THE WORLD’ TRAVEL LIST: ARE YOU SURPRISED?"As travel has rebounded, we are noticing that travelers want more meaningful experiences from the trips that they take," she said."And so not only did we lean into that categorization and structure, but also [we have] a real focus on local voices and expertise." A man skips rocks on a Lowell Point beach walk in Seward, Alaska. (Nathaniel Wilder Lonely Planet)The list comes together through nominations from staff, global travel experts and other contributors — and each destination is judged on community, tourism, global appeal and overall excitement.CALIFORNIA CLIMBER LEADS FIRST-KNOWN ASCENT OF ONE OF THE TALLEST CLIFFS ON EARTHLonely Planet then calls on locals to spotlight the best of the best from each destination. New Mexico local ShanDien LaRance stands near a rocky landscape. (Lonely Planet Ghost Ranch)Here is why the three American locations — Alaska, New Mexico and Boise, Idaho — have made the list for 2023.1. AlaskaThe Last Frontier has made a prominent appearance on Lonely Planet’s list in the "connect" category.The state of Alaska is known for its gorgeous landscape, unique wildlife and national treasures, such as Denali National Park. Alaska's Kenai River is seen from the air in this image. (Nathaniel Wilder Lonely Planet)However, what Lonely Planet says it loved and appreciated about Alaska is its energy and connection to both places and people. ROCKY MOUNTAIN WEST WILDLIFE: HOW TO SAFELY SEE BEAR, MOOSE, BISON AND OTHER YELLOWSTONE SPECIESChambers explained that Alaska is a standout for 2023 travel, because the state is a great example of how indigenous groups are managing authentic tourism experiences while also embracing sustainability. next Miller's Landing at Lowell Point on Resurrection Bay in Seward, Alaska. (Nathaniel Wilder Lonely Planet) prev Lowell Point walk in Seward, Alaska. (Nathaniel Wilder Lonely Planet)"You really see that connection woven through all the Alaska content," she saidON YELLOWSTONE'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY, 150 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT AMERICA'S FIRST NATIONAL PARK"It's a really fascinating frame for thinking about Alaska, which is a place that is so well-known to so many of us — but really uncovering pockets of it that you might be experiencing in a new way for the first time."2. New MexicoThe entire southwestern state of New Mexico is featured as a location for learning.Lonely Planet noted that the "Land of Enchantment" is home to 23 Native tribes and has lots of other history to uncover. A man bangs a drum as the sun sets on New Mexico's vast landscape. (Lonely Planet Ghost Ranch)"This is an ideal spot to learn about indigenous culture, art and music while also enjoying the food and natural beauty of the American Southwest," Lonely Planet wrote.4 SPOOKY DESTINATIONS IN AMERICA THAT YOU'VE LIKELY NEVER HEARD OFChambers added that a part of the "souvenir" of visiting New Mexico is "taking home what you learned."Native American hoop dancer ShanDien LaRance offered Lonely Planet a local perspective on the state, mentioning features such as New Mexico's "fresh air and open skies." ShanDien LaRance of New Mexico is a Native American hoop dancer. (Lonely Planet Lightning Boy Foundation)Chambers said LaRance not only called attention to New Mexico's conservation and sustainability aspects, but also to its indigenous art, history, cuisine and Spanish culture.TRAFFIC IS NOW THE WORST IN THESE 5 U.S. CITIES – IS YOURS HERE?"She talks about the arts community, talks about the history, talks about the people, talks about the food as really woven through that backdrop," said Chambers. Hot air balloons are set up for flight in New Mexico. (Lonely Planet)"And it's really powerful, I think, to see her heritage in a kind of modern setting of New Mexico."3. Boise, IdahoThe city of Boise, Idaho, got a major shout-out as a place that is fostering community and connection.Lonely Planet mentioned some of Boise’s versatile adventure features, such as water rafting in the summer and skiing in the winter. A couple walk a trail at Camel's Back Park in Boise, Idaho. (Tamara Kenyon Lonely Planet)Boise offers year-round natural beauty, the brand added, as well as a notable wine and culinary scene that makes it a "great place to connect." 6 BREWERIES ACROSS AMERICA THAT OFFER GREAT BREWS AND STUNNING VIEWS, TOOChambers mentioned Boise's charming crossover of natural beauty and an "under-the-radar" food and art scene. Croquetas, Tortilla de Patatas and grilled peppers at Bar Gernika in Boise, Idaho. (Tamara Kenyon Lonely Planet)"Boise was one of those places that you look [into] — and you have a moment of getting really excited about something unexpected," she said.AMERICA'S TOP 5 HIKING CITIES, ACCORDING TO A NEW ANALYSISWithin the last decade, according to Chambers, Boise has had a "boom" in population, which has brought more attention to the city's "charm and local pride of a small agricultural town." A band plays at an amphitheater in Boise, Idaho. (Tamara Kenyon Lonely Planet)"It has that sense of community that you can connect into," she said.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"And I think there is a great story about the community of Boise … as it grows and develops." Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle writer for Fox News Digital.
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Jesse Schoberg, the co-founder and CEO of software start-up DropInBlog, has been living and working abroad for 14 years, splitting his time among more than 40 countries. "I think being an entrepreneur and being a nomad go hand in hand because both kinds of people are seeking adventure and freedom in their lives," the Wisconsin native tells CNBC Make It. "I get excitement from being both in my life."In between his travels, Schoberg, 41, now calls Bangkok home. He relocated to Thailand in December 2021 and shares a one-bedroom apartment with his fiancee, Janine. Exploring the world while working remotely is an experience "like no other," Schoberg stresses, but it's not without its challenges. Whether you're thinking of becoming a digital nomad or planning a life of travel, consider these three tips from Schoberg that will help you succeed:Get the most out of your short-term rentalAs a digital nomad, you'll likely be spending a lot of time living in an Airbnb or other short-term rental.Schoberg recommends booking rental properties for "at least one month," as platforms like Airbnb will offer discounts for longer stays. Before booking your stay, reach out to the host to negotiate weekly cleanings if you're staying on the property for an extended period of time and ask about a further discount, he adds, if you plan to stay for a few months. Be sure to confirm the property's internet speed and reliability, Schoberg adds, especially if you plan on working from your new temporary home. Or, bring your own supplies — Schoberg started traveling with his own router a few years ago, which can cost anywhere from $60-$200. Schoberg also budgets a couple hundred dollars each month for items he might need that are missing in the apartments he stays in."Often, an Airbnb [apartment] might not have a great skillet, a reading lamp by the bed or a nice extension cord allowing you to work in the best spot," he says. "Don't be afraid to buy a few of these things on the first day as it will make your entire stay much more pleasurable." Jesse Schoberg and his fiancée, Janine.Photo: Jesse SchobergLearn the local language One of the most important qualities a successful digital nomad possesses is an open mind — which includes a willingness to learn the local language no matter where you travel, even if it's just a couple of phrases, like "hello" and "thank you." Understanding different languages can help you order food more easily, find directions, read menus and negotiate at markets, among other benefits. "It also shows an appreciation and respect for the locals," Schoberg adds. He's taking two Thai classes per week, and has discovered that "you can really engage in the culture and have a better life" in Bangkok if you're able to understand Thai.Jesse Schoberg in BangkokCNBC Make ItFind new friends onlineWhen Schoberg first left the U.S. for Panama City, Panama, in 2008, it was a difficult adjustment — he didn't speak Spanish, he didn't know much about the city and, most importantly, he didn't know anyone there. "It's easy to get lonely while traveling, especially when you're in a new place for the first time and you don't have any friends yet," he says. "But the more you travel, the more you tend to flex that muscle of meeting locals as well as other travelers … then you can build yourself a community that makes you happy."The best way to make friends as a digital nomad, Schoberg says, is browsing different groups and pages on Instagram, Twitter and other social media platforms. "I usually start on Facebook and search for 'Expats in [insert city name here]' … at least one or two groups will pop up, which is a great starting place," he notes. Schoberg also suggests checking out Nomad List, a website that organizes meetups and online chats between people in different cities across the globe.While making friends abroad is a "hard skill that takes time to develop," he adds, it can help you discover more fun, local activities; open the door to new work opportunities; and, ultimately, make the new place you're living in "feel more like home."Check out:This 41-year-old left the U.S. for Bangkok and lives a 'luxurious lifestyle' on $8,000 a monthFrom Bali to Bermuda: 6 tropical destinations that make it easy to live and work remotelyI left the U.S. for Bali and was 'depressed' at first: Doing these 2 things every day made the experience 'amazing'Sign up now: Get smarter about your money and career with our weekly newsletter
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It’s a bright autumn morning in Dalby Forest and the light is casting dappled patterns on the leaf-covered ground as my sister Lisa whizzes past on her bike. I catch her up and we stop to take in the view and debate which way to head next.Nothing particularly unusual in this, perhaps, except Lisa has been a wheelchair user for almost 10 years after a spinal cord injury left her paralysed from the waist down, and this is the first time we’ve properly been out and about in nature since.Thanks to an adapted e-bike from Dalby Forest Cycle Hub we’re able to spend a morning cycling on trails that wind through the 3,200-hectare (8,000-acre) woodland, with the hub’s owner, Rob Brown, as our guide.We’d come to North Yorkshire to see how possible an outdoor adventure might be, testing out the work of the newly launched North York Moors national park accessibility project. Eight attractions and four accommodation providers in the area have worked with Visit England to develop access and provide disability awareness training for staff. While Lisa’s disability affects her mobility, the project caters for a range of needs, from autism to sensory impairments. “We want to make the national park as accessible as it can be for people with differing needs,” said project manager Rachel Gillis. “We chose organisations that were already working on accessibility and were keen to do more. We looked at what was going well, and what wasn’t, and helped with development plans, accessibility guides, training and some funding. It’s a pilot project we hope to roll out across the country.”At Dalby Forest Cycle Hub: (l-r) Rob Brown, Jane Dunford and her sister, LisaRob’s enthusiasm for opening up the forest experience by bike is evident as he talks us through the types of adapted bikes he offers. Among them is a “side-by-side” tandem, useful for people with visual difficulties or reduced mental capacity, and recumbent e-trikes, good for people with balance issues. The bike that suits Lisa is the battery-assisted Sport-on XCR handcycle, designed for cross-country use by those with some upper-body strength. “It’s all about inclusion. We want to give people the opportunity to come to a beautiful place and really experience it,” says Rob. “We can help people with all sorts of requirements, from those recovering from strokes to those with dementia.”We set off into the woods and it doesn’t take long for Lisa to feel comfortable in the saddle and get used to being closer to the ground. “I love the sense of freedom,” she says. I love cycling next to her: it’s something we’ve not done for a very long time.Sunday Cottage in Grosmont, is well equipped for wheelchair usersOur base for the trip is Sunday Cottage in Grosmont (sleeps five, seven nights from £525), reached after a beautiful drive across the moor. Owners Rod and Jill Hodgson have converted a former Methodist chapel and Sunday school into four cottages, and ours has been carefully designed for wheelchair users, with the needs of their own daughter, who has cerebral palsy, in mind. It’s a lovely place and more than adequately equipped, with an accessible bedroom and en suite wet room on the ground floor.Grosmont is a stop on the North Yorkshire Moors railway, which is one of the attractions involved in the project, with several accessible carriages. It’s not running during our November visit, so we continue our adventure at Sutton Bank national park centre an hour’s drive away. A new road crossing from the centre has made access to the dramatic, three-mile White Horse Walk easier for those with mobility issues and it’s one of four sites around the North York Moors where trampers – electric all-terrain mobility scooters – can now be hired.Lisa on the White Horse Walk from Sutton Hoo. Photograph: Jane DunfordWe’re soon high up on the escarpment admiring the big-sky panorama across Hood Hill and Lake Gormire – the tramper allows us to go further and tackle far more challenging ground than a wheelchair could. Another accessible route to “the finest view in England” runs from the centre and there are plans to open up more soon too.Dalby Forest now has two trampers (two mobility scooters are also available) and the next day we head back there to explore more – this time on a forest bird sound safari (£35 for half a day) with Richard Baines, ecologist and owner of Yorkshire Coast Nature. We venture into the woods, stopping frequently to listen as Richard shares his knowledge of the birdlife. “We swap priority sense from sight to sound; it’s an immersive and very mindful experience,” says Richard. “It’s a different way for people to engage with their surroundings and is particularly good for anyone with visual impairments.”Lisa with Richard Baines on his Dalby Forest bird sound safari. Photograph: Jane DunfordIt’s completely absorbing: we listen out as foraging flocks move through forests and learn about different birds’ characters and calls, from the alarm cry of the wren to the sharp contact call of the chaffinch.Our itinerary takes us next to Whitby Abbey in time to catch sunset. The impressive ruins are easily accessed by lift, and wheelchair users can get up close thanks to ramps and flat ground (wheelchairs are available onsite). The wider site is grassy though, with no paths, making some areas hard to navigate, but it’s enough to soak up the atmosphere and the views.Lisa at Whitby Abbey. Photograph: Jane DunfordOne of the main issues travellers with a disability face is getting the right information in advance to ensure a trip goes smoothly. “The amount of time you spend planning and researching is frustrating,” says Lisa. So the project’s goal to make detailed information easy to find is welcome.The next day we visit the open-air Ryedale folk museum, at picturesque Hutton-Le-Hole, knowing that the grounds, and heritage buildings such as the medieval manor house, will work for us (and that wheelchairs and mobility scooters are available if needed). On our way home we stop at Helmsley walled garden beneath the ruins of the castle. Run as a charity and staffed largely by volunteers, it was set up to be a place of sanctuary for visitors, with the emphasis on therapeutic horticulture. It’s easy to navigate the formal gardens and there are useful adapted picnic benches for warmer days (we head, instead, to the cafe for hot chocolate).The last time Lisa and I went away together was on a girly break to Barcelona in 2012. This trip has been different but just as fun, giving us a chance to hang out and explore new places together. We head home with Lisa wondering about accessibility to nature near where she lives in Nottingham, and me pondering where our next sibling adventure could be.The trip was provided by Visit England. Tramper hire is available at four locations in the North York Moors. First-time users must undertake a short training session to become an annual (£10) or temporary member (£2.50). Membership gives access to trampers at sites in the Lake District and all Countryside Mobility sites in south-west England. Dalby Forest cycle hire costs from £19 for an adult adapted bike. Other accessible accommodation includes Inn on the Moor Hotel (lunch and dinner for non-guests too). For more information on accessible travel in England, visit visitengland.com/accessforall
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Kirsten Newcomb worked in Virginia for 10 years before her job took her somewhere with year-round sunshine and warm weather, with the added benefits of sunbathing sea turtles and lush jungle hiking: Hawaii. In March 2020, the 35-year-old moved to the island of Maui after quitting her longtime job as a staff nurse to become a travel nurse. "I was motivated mainly by adventure," Newcomb says. "My favorite thing that I've done on Maui so far is I went paragliding off the side of Haleakala, which is the big volcano."Travel nurses are registered nurses who work short-term contracts, often lasting about three months, at hospitals with staffing shortages around the country. Skyrocketing demand for travel nurses has raised awareness about the job's hardships as well as unique benefits: flexibility, globetrotting, and higher pay.Because of the pandemic, demand for travel nurses soared about 82% in 2020, according to travel nurse agency Aya Healthcare. There were 12,817 travel nurse job openings on average each day in 2020, up from 7,054 in 2019, according to Aya Healthcare data. At the height of the pandemic in December 2020, there were about 30,000 openings, up from nearly 10,000 a year earlier. Kirsten Newcomb is from Virginia and has worked three travel nurse contracts in Maui.Photo by Helen ZhaoTravel nurses can explore the country on short-term contracts and take time off between gigs, knowing they can likely secure a new job immediately. "Once I start looking for a new contract, it typically takes about a week," says Newcomb. "I can pretty much pick wherever I want to go next.""It's almost a de-risked adventure," says April Hansen, an executive vice president at Aya Healthcare and former travel nurse. "This is where health care meets the gig economy." "When you have an entire nation that is undergoing a pandemic, and the hero is the nurse … that brings a different level of awareness to just how valuable and how transportable our skill set is," Hansen says. "You can actually take your skills on the road and create your own career path." Travel nurses are generally paid more than staff nurses, as incentive for uprooting their lives and moving, temporarily, to a new location. Hansen says travel nurses typically earn anywhere from $2,000/week to more than $5,000/week. That rate includes a tax-free stipend for food and housing. Average pay for registered nurses in the U.S. ranges from about $1,000/week to about $1,500/week, according to ZipRecruiter data.When hospitals are overwhelmed by patients, they pay top dollar to hire travel nurses fast. Newcomb worked a crisis contract in Dallas, Texas in 2020 that helped her save $30,000 in the last year, but the experience was grueling and the pay didn't always feel worth it. "I think I saw more patients pass away than I had in the full 10 years previous in my whole nursing career," she says. "I couldn't watch the news when I was visiting my parents over Christmas, because the news would show hospitals and I would immediately remember what that felt like. And I would immediately start crying."Newcomb hasn't been able to save as much money living in Maui, largely because the cost of living is higher, but she's happier and the healthiest she's ever been.During the pandemic, many nurses traveled to hospitals in need, out of a call to duty. In doing so, many have gotten to explore beautiful places. "I just knew if I was going to start travel nursing I wanted to go somewhere epic," Newcomb says.The article "Travel Nurse who Earns $7,000 a Month in Hawaii: 'I was Motivated Mainly by Adventure'″ was originally published on Grow (CNBC + Acorns).
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Photo: Courtesy of SplashNewsThis past month, Bella Hadid stepped out in a vintage Guess Jeans striped zip-up sweatshirt with a pair of sorority-ready, rolled-up cloth shorts. A few months ago, she was spotted wearing an Abercrombie & Fitch miniskirt with a thick grommeted belt. Throughout her heavily paparazzied street style days, she’s also opted for Polo by Ralph Lauren and Miss Sixty. These pieces—which at one point, likely in the late ’90s and early to mid-’00s, were first purchased from a mall—are mixed into Hadid’s wardrobe of both new luxury and hard-to-find archival pieces.Hadid is not the only one delving into the world of old-school mall brands. For several years, we have been experiencing a Sisyphean trend cycle of Y2K and early-aughts style. Many designers lean heavily on the noughties aesthetic and nostalgia (see: Blumarine), while saucy labels from that era like Juicy Couture, Baby Phat, and the aforementioned Miss Sixty have been revived (Hadid starred in the latter’s revamp campaign last year). Meanwhile, Balenciaga released hoodies in 2021 that read “Gay” on the front in the style of a classic vintage Gap hoodie.The trend of revived mall brands has set off a domino effect, and now, people are buying the real deal. After the documentary White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch, which tackled both the popularity and the raging controversy surrounding the brand, was released in late May, Poshmark reported that there was an uptick in searches for Abercrombie pieces on its site, ranging from bodysuits to even—gasp!—the Gen Z–detested straight-leg jean. Depop notes that over the past year, searches for Abercrombie & Fitch and PacSun went up 53%, while Bebe is up 56%.Nostalgia is, of course, a major reason for seeking out these labels. Consultant Rashida Renée notes that she had always gone out of her way to buy what she dubs “Teen Choice Awards fashion,” from labels like Miss Sixty and Bebe. “They make perfect clothes for the club and the skirts were always super tiny,” she says. “I only look good in micro-minis and they stopped making good miniskirts after 2007.” Vintage dealer Raiden Francis, who is a fan of the Abercrombie cargo pant, agrees. “Mall brands give an early-’00s off-duty look if you do it right,” he says. “I wanted the 2000s celebrity cool-guy look, very Laguna Beach. I’m going for Brad Pitt with the gray ‘Trash’ shirt and the 2005 Vogue Italia Steven Meisel Hollywood shoot.”But while the West Coast glam aesthetic is desirable all on its own, the quality is also unbeatable. Stylist Marcus Allen has created The Society Archive, a vault that shows curated pieces of Abercrombie in addition to the likes of Tom Ford–era Gucci and ’90s Prada. He says that when people finally get their hands on the pieces, they always notice the fabrication is far superior to what you’d find in a mall today. “The details that went into the design, from interior tags to branding hang tags to zipper pulls, all had a lasting effect,” he says. Currently, he prices his Abercrombie & Fitch cargos from $192 to $648, up from the original $59 to $79. His most expensive pair—which boast an embroidery of a dragon at the leg—sell for $1,290.Kathleen Sorbara, owner of the Williamsburg, Brooklyn, cool-babe hub Chickee’s Vintage, echoes Allen’s sentiment regarding quality. As her store leans more on the minimalist, Phoebe Philo–era Celine side of vintage curations, Sorbara stocks up on all-things cream and beige from Ann Taylor and J.Crew—in addition to Armani and Calvin Klein Collection. “These ’80s mall brands did a perfect job at creating garments that were high quality at a more affordable price point. In the ’80s, Ann Taylor and Ralph [Lauren] tended to gravitate toward natural fibers like linen, cotton, and silk, which have held up over time.” Currently, there is a pair of Polo by Ralph Lauren high-waisted front-pleated red trousers hanging in the shop’s window.Vogue Runway’s global director, Nicole Phelps, notes that the demise of quality among mall brands can be credited to the boom of fast fashion. H&M first came to the United States in 2000, followed by the likes of Cos, Zara, and Forever 21, all of which offer every imaginable style of clothing at rock-bottom prices. Now that it’s impossible to compete with the breakneck pace of fast-fashion brands, the quality of these once-beloved mall brands naturally declined.Laticha Brown, chairperson of fashion business management at the Fashion Institute of Technology, agrees and adds that the arrival of fast fashion not only put a damper on the quality of mall brands but also transformed consumer attitudes too. “Even if it isn’t the other brand’s quality, it might have stayed the same—but they had a higher price point, whereas H&M or Zara came in with a lower price point,” she says. “The quality wasn’t the same. But then you get disposable fashion, where some people didn’t care, they just said, ‘I can get this fashion item. It looks like what is coming down the runway and I can get it at a better price.’”Aside from the superior quality, however, many have gravitated toward the brands for nostalgic reasons too—the promise that buying one of these pieces might remind you of, or help you reclaim, your teen years. Clara Perlmutter—aka @tinyjewishgirl on Instagram—is known for her blindingly bright outfits and outré combinations of vintage and archival pieces, and recently bought an Abercrombie & Fitch denim skirt, an Aéropostale polo shirt, Bebe jeans, and Juicy Couture terrycloth shorts. Perlmutter grew up in Westchester, New York, which has a strong mall culture, and for her, delving into yesteryear mall brands is a stylistic choice as much as it is an emotional one.“I am all about trying to please my inner child,” she says. “It basically explains all of my aesthetic decisions to this day. I would see cool older girls with their belly button piercings in their little Abercrombie and Bebe outfits and more than anything, I wanted to be them. Hence all the crop tops and my navel piercing today. I used to view the early 2010s as a dark age for fashion because I was an awkward middle schooler and I didn’t feel confident back then. Enough time has passed now, and I’m old enough that I can appreciate it all.” Clearly, Perlmutter isn’t alone.
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Anyone in Paris for Men’s Fashion Week can confirm that the narrow sidewalks and grand boulevards are more crowded than ever. And despite widespread concerns over inflation and purchasing power in France and beyond, people seem to be feeding their fashion fix (at least by anecdotal measures of boutique busyness, branded shopping bags, flaunting new ‘fits…). While expectations of a retail experience vary, stepping into a smaller, almost secret space that gives off ease and intimacy somehow seems more enticing than ending up at the obvious, high-density destinations.Over the past few months, three labels have opened locations with little fanfare that feel fairly different as far as intention and ambiance. A Lemaire boutique dedicated to accessories, a new outpost from Officine Générale, and the niche footwear label Solovière’s foray into retail all present a more naturalistic yet design-focused approach that reflects and reinforces their visual language. “Designing a store is not unlike [designing] a navy blazer; when done well—the right material, a timeless silhouette—it really lasts,” says Générale’s Pierre Mahéo. “As this is my philosophy for the product, it should apply to retail, as well.” So with the men’s collections underway, a visit to each can be a worthwhile detour for anyone seeking both retail therapy and some inspired respite from the madding crowds.Photo: Courtesy of Lemaire
Lemaire Boutique Accessoires, 11 Place des Vosges, 75004First impressions: Christophe Lemaire and Sarah-Linh Tran collaborated with Italian architect Fransceca Torzo on this clean, modular space that presents a staggered layout like a series of small stages. The former medical office, awash in natural light, showcases materiality: whitewashed geometric terracotta tiles and stucco paneling with a grid of voile overhead. Two expansive, arching windows have been restored with a glossy black finish, which also delineates the walls and racks.Purely Paris: The view to the vaulted arcade of the Places des Vosges and beyond to one of the most historic, beautiful, and verdant squares in a city—a veritable real estate coup.Front and center: The now-recognizable Croissant bag in three sizes, as well as the boxier Camera bag. Footwear for men and women are placed along the various levels while small glass cases house jewelry—ear cuffs and pendants in sleek, naturalistic forms.Behind the design: Early discussions and image exchanges with Torzo revolved around the photographer Luigi Ghirri’s distinctive approach to light and evocation of memory. They also cite the atelier of Giorgio Morandi as motivating their use of natural light. Worth noting: the company has moved its entire headquarters—showroom studio and atelier—to a building behind the inner courtyard. “A bag can be witnessed from the sketches to its final placement in the shop,” muses Lemaire.In their own words: “This idea of invitation and closeness is not by default, but rather intentional, in echo to our accessory offer, that is sometimes whimsical, but always inspired by organic shapes that can be found in nature,” says Tran, with Lemaire adding, “We wanted a space where people can take time. An open space with no injunction to rush, but rather a place where the eye can rest, then focus on the forms that unfold in front of it.”Photo: Courtesy of Officine Générale
Officine Générale, 106 rue Vielle du Temple, 75003First impressions: An understated yet well-considered space accented with one-of-a-kind furniture in raw materials, dressing room curtains in dense gray flannel, deliberately lived-in carpets, and rustic wood sculptures—all redolent of a discerning vintage collector’s home.Purely Paris: The sturdy wood structural beams, staircase posts and pillars—likely dating to the late 16th century—would be unlikely features anywhere else. Exposed and as prominent as the clothes, they speak to the layers of city that are so often concealed. To Mahéo, “It’s logical; whatever you can save, you save,” he says, having carried out the necessary building studies before breaking through the walls.Front and center: A large selection of men’s and women’s wear in the brand’s consistently neutral spectrum are presented on custom hammered wrought iron systems while display tables are arranged with pieces in more eye-catching tones. The range of Daily Classics were attracting two English-speaking couples shopping together on a recent visit.Behind the design: Mahéo and his wife Nina Havercamp source all of the vintage furniture from dealers, antique markets, and auctions, which means that nearly everything is a one-off and that they have the perfect excuse to trawl for treasures. In one recent and rare instance, eager to have a Jean Prouvé table, Mahéo purchased one new and placed it in the inventory room so it will develop the desired patina.In their own words: “Maybe I always wanted to be an antiques dealer,” Mahéo muses. “I would not claim to be an architect or designer but realizing these stores offers a way to be all of these things.” With six Officine Générale openings slated through ’22, the brand’s founder says he has zero interest in following a template. “For me, this would remove all the pleasure of working on these concepts. These concepts need to live and evolve and there is nothing more boring than to travel from Paris to New York and Los Angeles and see the same shell, the same racks, the same carpets. This is how a store loses its character, its soul.”Photo: Courtesy of Jacques Solovière
Jean PiconSolovière, 108 rue du Cherche Midi, 75006First impressions: A place to step in, take a deep breath and indeed, take off your shoes. Conceived by Solovière’s Alexia Aubert with Jennifer Bongibault and Jeanne Boujenah of Brunoir studio, the flagship is an airy, minimalist build-out of light wood displays that frame the space efficiently and aesthetically. On closer observation, the shelving systems are separated by stacked cubes that introduce subtle, graphic interest. Benches are staggered throughout to accommodate several people at once. Arrangements of framed photos from a recent campaign, decorative vases, and Japanese-style paper light fixtures by artist Celine Wright add personal touches.Purely Paris: A quintessentially Parisian storefront defined by generous windows centering the entrance, a neat black awning, sculpted trees in classic planters and a gold plaque. In this stretch of the Left Bank, surrounded by independent retail and restaurants with transgenerational appeal, the store simultaneously comes across as box-fresh and well-established.Front and center: Solovière in one of those in-the-know Parisian labels that has had different lives before being successfully reincarnated by Aubert, who proposes shoe styles that could easily have appeared in a Nouvelle Vague film as on a young art director with good taste. In an earthy palette, the signature pinch-front derbies; handcrafted, supple sandals; and perfectly streamlined sneakers span the shelves in myriad variations for men and women who might be challenged to decide on just one pair.Behind the design: Bongibault and Aubert note how the floor—in smooth, matte wood—needed to feel hospitable as people will experience it barefoot. “It’s like a Japanese chalet,” muses Aubert. “I wanted to put wood everywhere.” On the other side of a translucent window along the back wall is a back space for custom orders, operations, and inventory.In their own words: “This was about being pure and simple, not ostentatious,” says Bongibault. “We wanted to emphasize a certain rhythm through the shapes.” For Aubert, “it needed to have an architecture while also being neutral enough and special enough to welcome people inside.”
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Rihanna rarely wore traditional maternity looks during her pregnancy. Instead, she rocked belly-baring crop tops, bralettes and low-riser trousers, bringing a new kind of body positivity to bump dressing.Following the birth of her son, Rihanna has sampled Balenciaga’s new-season pantaboots, from the brand’s collaboration with Adidas for fall 2022. The boots-cum-leggings are made from Demna’s signature shiny stretch satin, with Adidas’s trademark three-stripes down the sides and a reworked Balenciaga twist on the sportswear giant’s trefoil logo. The singer wore her hybrid leggings with a track top to watch A$AP Rocky perform at Lollapalooza festival and, as ever, piled on the jewelry. Rih put a luxe spin on her sporty staples by layering several pearl costume necklaces over her windbreaker.Last week, Rihanna was spotted in London at the Mexican Geniuses exhibition at Dock X in Canada Water, wearing comfy black trousers, a lace-trimmed top and Wales Bonner X Adidas trainers. And earlier in the month, she and A$AP made an unexpected visit to a barber shop in Crystal Palace. Rihanna’s fashion outings are few and far between at the moment, but rest assured she’ll always deliver a talking-point look.
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Welcome to Forgotten Fashion Shows, a deep dive into some of the more niche runway presentations in fashion history—which still have an impact to this day. In this new series, writer Kristen Bateman interviews the designers and people who made these productions happen, revealing what made each one so special.Betsey Johnson opened her sprawling spring 1994 show with her signature cartwheels, kicks, and splits—all while wearing a skirt made out of hair extensions. A group of models sat behind her on a set built to resemble a beauty parlor, complete with shimmery pink curtains and retro dryers. They then paraded onstage, wearing little slip dresses, garter belts, granny-square crochet vests, and fruit-printed dresses with bright bras peeking out—and even brighter corsets layered on top of them. Despite all the superfun, high-octane fashion and theatrics, all Johnson can focus on during a recent interview is her acrobatics. “Oh my god, what was I thinking?,” she says with a laugh. “I usually wait to do that at the end.”The designer says the show—which she believes took place at Parsons in 1993, but isn’t 100 percent sure—is her personal favorite of all time. But beyond any emotional attachments, the spring 1994 presentation defined an era and aesthetic distinct to Johnson, demonstrating a range that spoke to the DNA of her brand. Here was a designer who embraced kitsch and femininity, while also producing over-the-top shows without creative constraints, on a very limited budget. And now, her candy-colored designs are resonating with Gen Z, who are fully steeped in the Y2K fashion craze. Celebrities, too, are getting in on the Betsey Johnson revival. Olivia Rodrigo dipped her toes into the world of vintage Betsey when she wore an archive pastel slip dress with ruching on the sides at a concert in April, and later opted for another Betsey Johnson archival piece—a sheer black midi dress—while out and about in New York City. On Depop, a cursory search reveals spades of vintage 2000s Betsey Johnson options, reinvented and styled through a new, youthful lens.Betsey Johnson’s spring 1994 beauty parlor set on the runway.Courtesy of Betsey JohnsonIt makes sense that Johnson’s scrappy, DIY, and focused-on-fun approach to fashion is returning to the limelight, especially since it’s always been well-respected. Johnson made her entrance to the fashion world as the in-house designer for the youth culture punk boutique Paraphernalia in New York City in the mid 1960s. By 1969, she opened her first boutique, Betsey Bunky Nini, on the Upper East Side, with Edie Sedgwick as house model (Johnson made all the clothing featured in Sedgwick’s last film, Ciao! Manhattan).By the 1970s, Johnson designed for the popular label Alley Cat, which was beloved for its quirky prints, bold colors, and affordable prices. Johnson started her own fashion line eight years later—and in the 1990s, she really started etching out the style which people know and love her for today. “For the ’90s, my fashion show days were just about not going by any of the rules, showing the clothes the way I wanted to, with the best models I’ve ever worked with,” she says.And while the spring 1994 show took place nearly 30 years ago, the pieces are as relevant as ever, cementing the presentation as an iconic moment in fashion history. Johnson herself sold all her archives for less than $50 a pop in 2008, but as recently as this month, she has been buying them back on eBay and Poshmark as she nears her 80th birthday and reflects on her work.A look from Betsey Johnson’s spring 1994 collection.Courtesy of Betsey JohnsonBack to Johnson’s iconic entrance to her own show. “I started fooling around with the cartwheel and the splits a couple years before my first show in 1981, and I just thought, well, the audience really likes this,” she says. Ever the character, Johnson’s go-to move to close out each of her runways became the cartwheel: a noted departure from the demure bows of designers past. “I had a hard time leaving the runway once I was on it,” she adds. “I like to stay with the girls.”Ève Salvail, who often walked for Jean Paul Gaultier and made a buzz cut revealing a large tattoo on her head her signature, was just one of the girls who partied on that spring 1994 runway. In addition to dancing, shimmying, and strutting down the catwalk, the models took Polaroid pictures of the audience, then tossed them back into the crowd. “To me, what always made the clothes work and the shows work is that I picked the right models who knew what my shows were about,” Johnson says. “The shows were never to sell clothes. They were to sell a feeling or a vibe. They were about the energy of the clothing.” A look from Betsey Johnson’s spring 1994 collection.Courtesy of Betsey JohnsonWhat made Johnson’s ’90s shows so fun were the themes. There was a certain element of storytelling that other designers of her scale simply weren’t tapping into during that time. “That show started with a very fun hairdresser attitude,” Johnson says, noting the hair and makeup were every bit as important as the accessories and styling on the runway. In fact, the models had little extensions in shades of blue, pink, and red—not unlike the looks Johnson herself has worn, which have become a major part of her brand’s codes, along with her personal style. “I worked with my hair extension guy, Andrew Gregory,” she says. “This was probably one of the least extensive shows I ever did, except for having to rent a place. All we had to do was rent three or four hair dryers. It started off with a fun theme of getting your hair done, getting into the beauty part, and then flirting with the guys who are waiting for you to get your hair done.”About the male models: Johnson insists they were her favorite part of the whole show, in addition to casting friends—including her photographer boyfriend at the time—to walk. “The best part about the show was the guys,” she says. “And the suits I made for the guys. I did that a lot in the early Nineties and mid Nineties: we used guys on the runway and made clothes for them that matched and related to the girls.”A look from Betsey Johnson’s spring 1994 collection.Courtesy of Betsey JohnsonAlso worth noting were the accessories: gold collars, garters, elbow-length gloves, bows, motorcycle helmets, bubbles, and layered cross necklaces. Cat- and dog-shaped handbags were paired with bloomers, and even Goth-inspired getups. “It had every trick in the book that I’ve ever used, from the big flowers to little flowers, to the stripes, to the draping, to the Marie Antoinette look,” Johnson says. A couple of models wearing matching metallic outfits walked as Johnson danced in the background. “It was kind of lingerie—the puff sleeves, the busty push-up bras,” she says of the collection. “Very sexy, and exactly what I do now, or what I’ve done for 35 years.”Looks from Betsey Johnson’s spring 1994 collection. Courtesy of Betsey Johnson.Midway through the presentation, one model dropped a bright pink box full of shoes on the runway; Johnson threw a few pairs into the audience before a duo wearing lingerie pretended to sweep them up. Models in cake-tiered Marie Antoinette dresses closed the show, alongside Johnson wearing a wedding dress, underneath a bridge of models’s arms holding signs that said, “Don’t do it!” and “Think twice!” “In those days, the main theme was being able to do exactly what I wanted,” she adds. “My shows in the 2000s sobered up a bit. They were more organized.”But nothing compares to the colorful chaos Johnson dreamt up for spring 1994. “I always wanted my show to be like a dance recital, with themes and little stories,” Johnson says. “They were usually not taken that seriously, except by my customer, who really got it. I was like the little nut case out there. But over the years, all of a sudden, I ended up as a highly respected American designer.”
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Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comPARIS, June 23 (Reuters) - Louis Vuitton cranked up the volume at Paris Fashion Week Thursday, spiriting Florida's famous Marching 100 band into the heart of the Louvre to kick off a show for its latest lineup of colorful menswear styles -- in honor of the label's popular, late designer Virgil Abloh."Virgil, long live Virgil," rapper Kendrick Lamar intoned, seated next to model Naomi Campbell on a bright yellow runway -- a blown-up toy racetrack that wound around a cobblestoned courtyard with a fountain running in the center.Performers from the Florida A&M University band twirled flags to the fanfare of the brass instruments, breaking out into dance moves before marching off the runway in formation, clearing the way for the models.Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comThe FAMU's Incomparable Marching "100" band perform during the Spring/Summer 2023 collection show by Louis Vuitton fashion house during Men's Fashion Week in Paris, France, June 23, 2022. REUTERS/Benoit TessierFor the spring-summer collection, the fashion house's men's studio drew on Abloh's signature tailoring, sending out elongated suits in pastels, jackets covered with wildflower prints or embellishments like paper airplane shapes and dangling patches in the form of scissors. There were twisted, psychedelic biker jackets, fringed jean jackets, knit hats and shirts with jagged edges worn with loose, Bermuda shorts.At the end of the show, models carried out a lightweight strip of pastel rainbow fabric, recalling Abloh's first Paris show for the label in 2018 which he held on a rainbow runway, symbolizing his approach to diversity.Abloh, fashion's highest-profile Black designer, died last year at age 41 after a battle with cancer. He was known for taking inspiration from the streets and credited with cementing the arrival of streetwear into the world of high-end fashion. read more Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comReporting by Mimosa Spencer; Editing by Lisa ShumakerOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
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Valentino has become a recent crowd favorite on the couture lineup, and with good reason: Pierpaolo Piccioli knows how to create a dramatic moment that will live far beyond our phone screens. And the much-anticipated fall 2022 couture show on Rome’s Spanish Steps was just that.Dubbed “The Beginning,” the show was dedicated to Valentino’s history as a fashion house since 1959. That history was evident in the splashly looks that walked down the entirety of the Spanish Steps. With such a massive show set, it would have been easy for the clothing to get lost among the architecture, but Piccioli presented an explosion of brilliant Valentino reds, sophisticated neons, blazing blues, and enough texture to satisfy: fluffy feathers, massive rosettes, cascading columns of sheer fabrics, and roaring ruffles were all there.Photographs by Daniele Venturelli/WireImageAll together, 102 looks came down the stairs, and a good handful of them were for men, which has become a new trend for this week’s couture shows. While the women’s looks were dazzling, the men’s felt a bit more restrained in silhouette—but not so much in color palette or technique: opera gloves, long sequined coats in midnight black and oversized blazers in Kelly green were just as impactful. This week, we’ve seen models not able to walk in their final looks because of how heavy the dresses are, while others have fallen while closing the show because of towering shoes. Here, models wore a mix of flats, stilettos, and kitten heels on the slippery steps. But the footwear felt perfectly paired and expertly executed to empower the models.Piccioli’s approach to color lately has also become unmatched. For fall 2022 couture, he truly put it on full display with a rich spectrum of hues that were bold and brilliant. The range of greens to yellows was striking, from foamy pastels to topical brights. Lush purples, oranges, and pinks proved this is a designer who understands the power and enchantment color can hold.Photo by Jacopo Raule/Getty ImagesPhoto by Jacopo Raule/Getty Imageshoto by Jacopo Raule/Getty ImagesPhoto by Jacopo Raule/Getty ImagesPhoto by Jacopo Raule/Getty ImagesPhoto by Jacopo Raule/Getty ImagesPhoto by Daniele Venturelli/WireImagePhoto by Daniele Venturelli/WireImagePhotograph by Daniele Venturelli/WireImagePhoto by Jacopo Raule/Getty ImagesOverall, the collection felt like a modern interpretation of the drama, individuality, and character of Italian cinema: any one of these looks could have been worn in a Fellini film. Mint green feathers that jutted out of skirts at the hips, or the halo-effect feathered headpieces, for instance, brought a playful and surreal element that felt straight out of Juliet of the Spirits, while the more simple column dresses brought to mind the Anita Ekberg Trevi Fountain scenes in La Dolce Vita.Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty ImagesPhoto by Jacopo Raule/Getty ImagesPhoto by Jacopo Raule/Getty ImagesPhoto by Jacopo Raule/Getty ImagesPhoto by Jacopo Raule/Getty ImagesPhoto by Jacopo Raule/Getty ImagesPhoto by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty ImagesPhoto by Daniele Venturelli/WireImagePhoto by Jacopo Raule/Getty ImagesLast season, Valentino doubled down on diversity by casting models for its couture show in a variety of looks, ages, and sizes. This season, too, offered up more diversity than we saw at any other couture show on the schedule. Still, it would have felt even more inclusive to see a wider range of models who fall outside the traditional size range in a collection that features over 100 looks—especially since this is couture, meaning these pieces will be made-to-order for any body type.Either way, the impact of the show was tied to the strength of individuality. Even those who aren’t Valentino devotees will be able to find something in this collection to set their hearts aflutter.
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The former supermodel Linda Evangelista has returned to fashion shoots following a six-year absence after she said she was “brutally disfigured” by a fat-freezing treatment.The Canadian, 57, had previously brought a $50 million lawsuit against the manufacturer of the treament, claiming it had left her “permanently deformed” with swellings and bulges under the skin.Earlier this week she posted images of a new fashion shoot for the Italian designer Fendi, telling her 1.2 million Instagram followers: “I’m pleased to have settled the CoolSculpting case. I look forward to the next chapter of my life with friends and family, and am happy to put this matter behind me.”On the runway for Chanel in Paris, 1990. Evangelista was among the first group of catwalk stars to earn the name “supermodels”VICTOR VIRGILE/GETTY IMAGESThe accompanying picture showed her wearing several pink satin hats while posing with a “baguette” handbag. Evangelista
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Summer is here, and while it’s usually true that hemlines get shorter, outfits get sheerer, and the layers come off, couture attendees in Paris played against type. Rather than familiar warm weather staples, we saw head-to-toe black tailored suits and designer denim paired with crisp button-downs, and in place of the Miu Miu minis at the fall ready-to-wear shows, skirts dropped to sensible midi-lengths. But the glam wasn’t completely gone from the streets. Sequined dresses, silver metallics, and blinged-out accessories were also in the mix, and some show goers embraced the drama of opera gloves and unconventional face coverings–it was couture week, after all.Suit Up! Head-to-toe black tailoring was the go-to look for show goers this season. Who said fashion shows are not serious business?Paris, fall 2022 couture
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Photographed by Phil OhThe High Low MethodWhen everyone else is overdressed, trust these insiders to keep it low-key.Paris, fall 2022 couture
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Photographed by Phil OhMasks RequiredMesh, knit, and denim face coverings may not be Covid-safe, but they definitely look cool.Paris, fall 2022 couture
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Photographed by Phil OhYou’ve Got to Hand It to ThemBecause nothing captures the drama of couture more than opera gloves.Paris, fall 2022 couture
Photographed by Phil OhMidi-Layer GarmentMinis may have ruled the streets of Paris in March (shout-out to Miu Miu), but school-appropriate midis were in session here.Paris, fall 2022 couture
Photographed by Phil OhThe Bling RingSilver metallics, sequins, paillettes, and Swarovski crystals shine extra bright in the light of the day.Paris, fall 2022 couture
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Photographed by Phil OhThese Boots Are Made for Street Styling Thigh-highs and knee-highs are unlikely, but statement-making summer footwear.Paris, fall 2022 couture
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Ana De Armas cuts a glamorous figure in an edgy silver metallic gown as she joins a dapper Ryan Gosling at The Gray Man premiere in London Published: 15:44 EDT, 19 July 2022 | Updated: 20:46 EDT, 19 July 2022 Advertisement Ana De Armas turned heads on Tuesday as she hit the red carpet at The Gray Man premiere at London's BFI on the South Bank.The brunette beauty, 34, looked ravishing in a strapless metallic gown as she was joined at the event by co-star Ryan Gosling. Ana's stylish ensemble featured a figure hugging bodice and chain mail skirt with a black belt synched at her svelte waist.Hollywood glamour: Ana De Armas, 34, stunned in a strapless metallic gown as she joined a dapper Ryan Gosling, 41, at The Gray Man premiere in London on TuesdayThe No Time To Die actress wore her dark locks slicked back as she chose a smoky eye and stylish blush lip. Forgoing much jewellery letting the outfit speak for itself Ana opted for simple silver studs as well as cuffed earrings. The actress flaunted her toned arms in the outfit as she posed up a storm with her fellow co-stars. Runway ready: The actress flaunted her toned arms in the outfit as she posed up a storm with her fellow co-starsStyle: Ana's stylish ensemble featured a figure hugging bodice and chain mail skirt with a black belt synched at her svelte waist Bold design: Forgoing much jewellery letting the outfit speak for itself anna opted for simple silver studs as well as cuffed earrings Strike a pose! The actress posed up a storm on the red carpet at London's BFI on the South BankAnna was joined by co-star Ryan Gosling, 43, who plays the action film's title character.The actor cut a stylish figure in power blue blazer which he teamed with smart salmon trousers. Ryan layered the look over a light shirt as he slipped his feet into alabaster brogues. From the back: The Cuban actress showcased the fashion forward outfit from behind Gorgeous: The reflective bodice glistened under the lights, with the actress showcasing her toned arms as her ensemble clung to every inch of her fantastic figure Hello! The actress appeared in high spirits as she waved to the crowd of movie fansIn the film, Ryan plays the role of CIA agent Court Gentry as he squares off against former CIA agent Lloyd Hansen, played by Chris. The film also features Ana as Dani Miranda, Regé-Jean Page as Carmichael, Alfre Woodard as Maurice Cahill and Billy Bob Thornton as Donald Fitzroy.'The Gray Man is CIA operative Court Gentry, a.k.a., Sierra Six,' Netflix said in a synopsis for the movie. 'Plucked from a federal penitentiary and recruited by his handler, Donald Fitzroy, Gentry was once a highly-skilled, Agency-sanctioned merchant of death.Chic! After attending the premiere, Ana put on another stylish display as she headed out for dinner at the Fallow restaurant, donning a fitted black top with oversized culotte trousers Sensational: She finished her outfit with a YSL handbag and her straight brunette tresses in a slicked-back style Dapper: Anna was joined by co-star Ryan Gosling, 43, who plays the action film's title characteHandsome: The actor cut a stylish figure in power blue blazer which he teamed with smart salmon trousersStylish: Ryan layered the look over a light shirt as he slipped his feet into alabaster brogues Mr. Suave: Ryan smouldered as he posed for pictures at the premiere of his new film Hey there: The star looked confident as he took to the mic at the event'But now the tables have turned and Six is the target, hunted across the globe by Lloyd Hansen, a former cohort at the CIA, who will stop at nothing to take him out. Agent Dani Miranda has his back. He'll need it.'The motion picture, which is directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, is an adaptation from the book series from Mark Greaney.The brothers are perhaps best known for their work with Marvel studios, having previously directed Captain America films Winter Soldier and Civil War, as well as Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Beaming: The actor appeared in his element as he proudly promoted his newest flick Pals: Ana gave Ryan a friendly hug as they reunited after wrapping production the movie months ago Movie: In the action packed movie Ana plays CIA agent Dani Amanda The Gray Man: Meanwhile Ryan plays The Gray Man CIA agent Court GentryAlso at the event was Chris Evans who opted for a more casual look with a stripped knitted sweater.The Knives Out actor, 41, wore it open at the neck flashing a glimpse of his bare chest and tattoo.Shielding his eyes behind shades the Marvel star completed the look with dark trousers and patent shoes. Stars: (L-R) Ryan Gosling, Ana De Armas, Chris Evans Casual: Also at the event was Chris Evans who opted for a more casual look with a stripped knitted sweater Hunky: The Knives Out actor, 41, wore it open at the neck flashing a glimpse of his bare chest and tattoo Pals: Chris joked around with his co-stars on the red carpetMovie fans: Heartstoppers actor Kit Connor (left) was joined on the red carpet by Presenter, Adam B (centre) and Producer & Artist, Chris Mears (right) Smarty pants: Former Bridgerton actor Rege-Jean Page, 34, looked dashing in a dark textured suit which he layered over a simple T-shirt Hello! Rege-Jean beamed as he waved to the crowd of cheering fans Sporting a gold pendant chain and large watch the handsome actor sported a beard as he wore his hair perfectly quaffed.Former Bridgerton actor Rege-Jean Page, 34, looked dashing in a dark textured suit which he layered over a simple T-shirt. The co-stars beamed as they took to the red carpet, chatting and joking with one another before heading inside to enjoy the movie. Strike a pose: The co-stars beamed as they took to the red carpet, chatting and joking with one another before heading inside to enjoy the movie Low-key look: Ryan was later seen cutting a much more causal look as he signed autographs outside his London hotelChilled: The film star sported a white T-shirt, grey jeans and a black baseball cap during the outing Popular: Ryan was surrounded by a plethora of fans angling for him to sign their merchandise Advertisement
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In 1994, Miuccia Prada described getting dressed as “something you can go to the psychoanalyst to find out about, because there are so many personal things involved”.Whether we like it or not, she was right. Our clothes communicate things to the world about who we are, what we do, where we’re going and, every so often, our mood.It’s no wonder that for some of us, getting dressed can be so riddled with indecision that it feels daunting, while for others, it requires barely any thinking at all.From planning ahead to dressing based on the day’s mood, styling an outfit as creative play or working from a core capsule of staple pieces, we asked four fashion professionals how they tackle getting dressed.The plannerMatthew Lennon plans his outfits and packs a day bag every evening, so he has time to get to the beach or a class each morning. Photograph: Matthew LennonFor an early riser like brand director and creative consultant Matthew Lennon, planning is crucial. He makes sure he packs a bag the night before to save himself from having to think about an outfit when his alarm goes off.“I always look at the weather forecast and think about what I’ve got on work-wise that day … do I need a change of clothes for dinner that night?” Planning facilitates his active lifestyle, allowing him to go straight from the beach or yoga to the office.He also has a system in place to assist him with shoe choices. His footwear is dictated by the silhouette and colour of his pants. “A darker, slimmer leg calls for a more streamlined sneaker, whereas a wider pant in a lighter shade might match back well with a tan sandal or loafer.”And he opts for layering and accessories in case something doesn’t go to plan, like the weather, or a bad hair day. “I’ve got an unruly mane, so often incorporate a hat or cap if I haven’t had time to completely tame it.”The adventurerDivya Venkataraman starts with a single, special piece and builds her outfit around that each morning. Photograph: Divya VenkataramanDivya Venkataraman, a content editor and writer for Vogue Australia, says: “When I’m getting dressed, I start with a single piece in my wardrobe and build around it.” She picks a standout item like a pair of velour pants, an 80s baby tee, or tangerine kitten heels, and commits to styling it into an outfit.She says this adds an element of challenge, but that it helps her find different, unusual combinations within her wardrobe and prevents her from getting caught in the trap of emulating someone else’s style. Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Sign up to receive Guardian Australia’s weekend culture and lifestyle emailWhen dressing this way, she emphasises how important it is to feel good in whatever she chooses. She won’t leave the house if she feels she’ll be continually adjusting and fidgeting with what she has on – feeling like herself and being comfortable is key.The speed stylerGabriella Pereira, the designer and creative director of Beare Park, takes just five to ten minutes to get dressed each morning. What enables her to do this is her winnowed-down wardrobe of high quality, classic pieces and the fact that she finds a huge amount of comfort in repetition when it comes to dressing. “I am usually reaching for a slight variation of the same look each day,” she says.For Gabriella Pereira, pictured at her 2022 Australian fashion week show, having a wardrobe of similar pieces makes getting dressed simple. Photograph: Stefan Gosatti/Getty ImagesSince the looks are tried and tested, she knows she feels confident in everything she owns. “This makes getting dressed in the morning effortless and enjoyable,” she says.Building a wardrobe where everything works well with everything else does involve following some rules. Pereira says most of her clothes are black or neutral, which makes mixing and matching the pieces easier. She describes the styles she opts for as simple and androgynous: oversized jeans, tailored wool pants, crisp cotton shirts, man-style blazers and crew-neck cashmere sweaters.And other than “a few special gold pieces of fine jewellery that I never take off” she doesn’t wear any other accessories. She doesn’t even carry a bag. Instead, she relies on pants and jackets with pockets and carries her laptop, notebook and phone under her arm.The dopamine dresserNathan McGuire lets his mood and destination shape how he dresses, putting outfits together piece by piece instead of planning it all in advance. Photograph: Joshua HowlettFor model and founder of Mob in Fashion, Nathan McGuire, what he wears is dictated by his mood and the vibe of where he’s going. He starts by assessing these two things and intuitively reaching for colours that he feels suit the energy of the day, then he builds an outfit around them.“Depending on my mood, sometimes I colour-block in muted or earthy tones,” he says, while other times “it’s super casual and street with pops of bright colours”.Rather than plan an outfit ahead of time, he gets dressed as he goes, taking time to look in the mirror to make sure the outfit is working and assessing how he feels in it. This allows him to play with layers (like a hoodie under a denim jacket) and accessories (beanies if it’s cold and jewellery for dinner) until the look is complete.
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English actress Lesley Manville has played a dedicated follower of fashion in two films in the past five years. In “Phantom Thread,” she earned an Oscar nod for her supporting role as the unflappable sister and business partner to Daniel Day-Lewis’s finicky, famous fashion designer. Now, in “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris,” she brings her quiet audacity to Ada Harris, a plucky house cleaner in 1950s London who dreams of buying a Christian Dior gown and leads a labor strike along the way.We caught up with Manville, who next plays Princess Margaret in the final seasons of “The Crown.”Q. “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” is all about fashion and its place in people’s lives. What’s fashion’s place in your life?A. I love clothes, and I always have. As a teenager, I was always looking to wear something that was a bit different from everyone else. I didn’t run with the pack. I tried to really create my own style, and I did. I remember once, [when I was] about 15, I had a brown jacket and this navy-blue cloche hat on. This really stuffy old bloke said to me, “Well, you can’t wear brown with blue.” And I was outraged. I said, “I disagree. I think it looks great.” But a lot of designers do it now. A designer I work with a lot, dresses me a lot, [is] Anna Valentine. She’s a British designer. She does navy blue with black. So he was wrong, and I was right.Get The Big To-DoYour guide to staying entertained, from live shows and outdoor fun to the newest in museums, movies, TV, books, dining, and more.Q. There are a lot of beautiful clothes in this film — are there any other films where you’ve been amazed by their style, whether movies you’ve been in, or watched?A. “Phantom Thread” was all about fashion, and that was pretty amazing. Not just watching it, but the process of creating those clothes with Mark Bridges (the film’s costume designer). Also on “The Crown” — I’m playing Princess Margaret in the final two seasons — that has a brilliant costume designer, Amy Roberts. Everything is made for me bespoke, and that process is really enjoyable; just watching how the seamstresses work to make it right is fascinating. It helps me; it’s another layer to the character. That’s what brilliant costume designers do as well. It’s a collaboration, and if you get it right, it’s very fulfilling.Lesley Manville stars as Mrs. Harris in director Tony Fabian’s "Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris." Dávid Lukács/Ada Films Ltd/Harris Squared KftQ. Mrs. Harris is such a strong-willed person, but also she’s such a dreamer.A. I think the two go together, really. I mean, she’s definitely got a dream, which is to have this dress that the audience must be thinking, “Well, there’s no way you’re gonna get a 500-pound dress — you’re a cleaner!” Her naïveté about all of that is so charming. Because of the way that the fantasy of getting it evolves, it slowly becomes more of a reality. And you think, “Oh my God, she’s gonna get this dress.” I don’t think that because she’s a dreamer we should negate her being somebody who’s also very practical and very driven.Q. Do you feel like that — being a dreamer but also very practical, like Mrs. Harris?A. I don’t think I’m a dreamer so much, because a lot of the things I suppose I’ve wanted in my life, I’ve achieved. I’ve had a child, and I’ve got a nice career. But I’m very practically minded, and I’m very optimistic. I’m never defeated by thoughts; I will achieve [my goals] come hell or high water. If I need to do something, I’ll make sure that I make it happen.Actor Lucas Bravo, director Tony Fabian, and actress Lesley Manville on the set of "Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris."Dávid Lukács/Ada Films Ltd/Harris Squared KftQ. The film is a lot about working-class people and workers’ rights. Did that resonate with you?A. It resonated greatly because I had a working-class upbringing. We weren’t poor, but we didn’t have spare money, really. We lived in a Victorian house with fireplaces. My mum was always lighting the fire in the morning so we could have breakfast in a warm room. [My parents] had three children, and the priority was to feed us, keep us nice. I think if you’ve grown up with that, it never leaves you. I’ve still got a really strong work ethic. I don’t take anything for granted.Q. The scene where you spontaneously lead a strike was really lovely. It was funny, but it felt deeply real.A. Yes! Because she’s got a great moral compass, Ada. She can absolutely see that there’s something going on there that isn’t right. She’s not intimidated by the fact that it’s Christian Dior. It’s a person, it’s his company. He needs to be told — no point going to anybody else. She’s got to talk to the boss. And why shouldn’t you? Because we’re all people. [Just] because one of them is Christian Dior and one of them is Ada Harris doesn’t really make any difference to her!Interview was edited and condensed.Danielle Momoh can be reached at danielle.momoh@globe.com.
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Instagram/@dualipaWhen it comes to summer dressing, if ever in doubt, just go with an all-white ensemble. It’s chic, easy to put together, and, most importantly, will keep you cool in these soaring temps. That’s likely why Dua Lipa opted for her latest look, a no fuss, almost completely monochrome ensemble with just a touch of unexpected leather. The singer is currently in her parent’s home country of Kosovo, where she is holding the Sunnyhill Festival, a music festival organized by Lipa and her father, Dukagjin Lipa. Ahead of the event, Lipa shared some images on Instagram, celebrating her return “home” and her upcoming performance. In the images, Lipa is wearing an all-white look, courtesy of one of the singer’s favorite brands, Bottega Veneta. The singer opted to stay cool in a white, pinstripe shirt dress from the brand’s fall 2022 ready-to-wear collection. The main piece of this look however, is without a doubt the white woven leather boots from the same collection, which reached up Lipa’s thighs, skimming the hem of the dress. The inclusion of the boots means Lipa is embracing yet another popular seasonal trend of summer leather, though the white hue definitely makes the likely poorly-insulated boots seem more seasonally appropriate. Lipa stuck with the woven leather for her accessories as well, carrying the not-yet-available Bottega Kalimero bag in a nice bordeaux color. She finished off the ensemble with some large, gold statement earrings from, you guessed it, the Bottega fall 2022 show. Clearly, the collection is a favorite of Lipa’s. She wore another complete look from Matthieu Blazy’s debut for the brand last month during couture fashion week (another all-white look may we add). Lipa is going through this collection so quickly, soon there will be nothing left to wear. Though, of course, by then, she will likely have some new clothes from Blazy’s upcoming show to add to her rotation. Courtesy of Bottega VenetaCourtesy of Bottega Veneta
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Meghan Markle brought 'suitcases of outfits' and 'disappeared' for 'hours' with a fashion photographer during trip to Rwanda, explosive biography claimsMeghan Markle, 40, travelled to Rwanda in 2016 with World Vision CanadaBiography claims she 'insisted' on going with fashion photographer Gabor JurinaDuchess also took a hair and makeup artist and 'several suitcases of clothes'Tom Bower claims Meghan 'disappeared with Jurina' to take photos with kids Said Jurina 'spent hours photographing the perfectly coiffured actress'Film producer Brenda Surminski was 'puzzled', with Bower writing: 'Celebs using a desolate African village as the backdrop for a fashion shoot was 'mind-blowing' Published: 04:09 EDT, 22 July 2022 | Updated: 07:52 EDT, 22 July 2022 Meghan Markle brought a 'suitcases of clothes' and 'insisted' she could bring a Canadian photographer with her to Rwanda, an explosive biography has claimed.Writing in his new book Revenge, Tom Bower detailed how the Duchess of Sussex, 40, was invited on the trip in January 2016 by World Vision Canada to be part of a film to promote the charity's work building water wells in the African country.However Bower claims Meghan flew to Rwanda first class, was accompanied by fashion photographer Gabor Jurina and had her own hair and makeup artist.Brenda Surminski, a producer who had been due to film the trip, could no longer travel to Rwanda and a Canadian camera man joined the group instead.However Bower, who admits to speaking to people who were not close to Meghan for his book, claims that after filming with the children playing with a water tap, Meghan 'disappeared' with Jurina to take photographs with some of the youngsters.He penned: 'At the end, Surminski was puzzled. Celebrities using a desolate African village as the backdrop for a fashion shoot was 'mind-blowing.' The Duchess of Sussex hasn't commented on the claims in the book. Meghan Markle 'used a charity trip to Rwanda as a backdrop for a fashion shoot' after bringing 'suitcases of clothes' and 'insisting' she could bring a Canadian photographer with her, an explosive biography has claimed todayAccording to Bower, the connection between the Duchess and the charity came through advertising agency KBS, after Matt Hassell, the creative director in Toronto, suggested she would be 'ideal' to promote WVC.He wrote that Surminski only spoke to Meghan for '30 minutes' before the actress agreed to promote the project building water wells in destitute villages. The film's producer Surminski could no longer travel to the country and instead, Meghan arrived with a team of World Vision marketing executives and a Canadian camera man. Bower wrote that after filming with the children playing with clean water, Meghan 'disappeared' with the fashion photographer. Writing in his new book Revenge, Tom Bower detailed how the Duchess of Sussex was invited on the trip in January 2016 by World Vision Canada to be part of a film to promote the charity's work building water wells in the African country He penned: 'For hours, Jurina photographed the perfectly coiffuered actress hugging, squeezing and smiling at village children.'Meanwhile he wrote Surminksi felt the Duchess was 'on a path with visions of something good happening at the end, but her destination was unknown.'Jurina would later post the fashion photographs on his website, with Bower noting how eight months later, they would be 'more valuable.' Writing on her website The Tig at the time, she discussed her time in Rwanda where she volunteered at a refugee camp. Bower claims Meghan flew to Rwanda first class and was accompanied by fashion photographer Gabor Jurina In the emotional piece Meghan said that she split her time between Hollywood and humanitarian work.Writing on her website she said: 'My life shifts from refugee camps to red carpets, I choose them both because these worlds can, in fact, coexist.' She continued: 'I’ve never wanted to be a lady who lunches – I’ve always wanted to be a woman who works. And this type of work is what feeds my soul, and fuels my purpose.' Bower claimed Meghan changed outfits between 'poses' and brought a fashion photographer on the charity trip to Rwanda She added: 'Guiding my heart though the swinging pendulum from excess to lack of access is sometimes challenging.'Other bombshells from the book claim Meghan allegedly made the Duchess of Cambridge cry leading up to her wedding to Prince Harry in a row over bridesmaids dresses - a claim that Meghan has denied.Bower wrote that Kate Middleton 'burst into tears' after Meghan 'compared Princess Charlotte unfavourably to her best friend Jessica Mulroney's daughter'.The claims are the latest in a long line of disputed accounts over an alleged disagreement between Meghan and Kate over bridesmaids dresses.Speaking to Oprah Winfrey about the incident in an explosive interview last year, the Duchess of Sussex said: 'She (Kate) was upset about something, but she owned it, and she apologised. And she brought me flowers.'Appearing on Good Morning Britain to discuss his book, Bower said Meghan had warned those closest to her not to speak to him.He said: 'She made it pretty clear to all her friends and people who work for her not to talk to me, so it was quite an uphill struggle but I got enough people to speak to me, more than enough, I got about 80 people.'Presenter Ben Shephard asked how the story could be an unbiased account if the author had interviewed people who dislike the Duchess of Sussex. Bower responded: 'Because I sifted through, I never put in stuff that isn't true and can't be checked.' Advertisement
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BACKGRIDLast fall, Miu Miu reintroduced the world to the ultra-mini skirt, a style that fit squarely with the Y2K fashion resurgence that was in peak form when Miuccia Prada staged her spring 2022 show. The inches-long pieces were immediately devoured by celebrities, and of course, replicated by trend-heavy, fast-fashion brands like Shein and Fashion Nova. But as we know, the brightest stars often burn out quickest. And just as the weather starts to warm, making these tiny skirts more climate-appropriate than ever, it seems the trend tides have turned. Celebs are overcorrecting, ditching itty-bitty skirts—not for simply bitty skirts, or even the classic thigh-skimming mini. Now, it’s the midi skirt’s time to shine, and the silhouette already has a few ambassadors. On Monday, Kendall Jenner was spotted out and about at a cafe in West Hollywood, where she had the pleasure of meeting a fan’s puppy while waiting for a smoothie. The model kept things casual for the outing, wearing a black tank top with a jean skirt. The piece, from one of Jenner’s favorite brands, The Row, hit the model just below the knees, with a slit up the back that allowed for easy movement on a style that would otherwise be pretty restrictive. Jenner then finished off the look with a black tote bag and loafers, both also from The Row, and a pair of rectangular sunglasses. BACKGRIDThe length (and the fabric) of the skirt may throw some for a loop, but it just proves midi skirts are really having a moment. While it’s fun to show off the legs (and we know Jenner loves to do so), there’s something very chic and demure about a midlength skirt. Yes, it’s easy for the wearer to cross the line into “matriarch of a farm-based cult” territory fairly quickly, but when styled correctly—say, with a simple, modern tank top—it’s the perfect antidote to the mini skirt madness that’s been sweeping the nation. Get Kendall’s Bag:
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What could possibly explain the upside-down bikini trend? Given the style’s popularity among Love Island’s female contestants, one might reasonably assume a hasty recoupling with their bikini tops after a session in the “beauty salon” (Casa Amor’s code for the bedroom, apparently).It’s not just the Islanders, though – most of the Kardashians have posted selfies posing in bottoms-up bikinis, most recently Kendall this week, who teamed her skimpy yellow string number with a self-satisfied smile. In fact, Kourtney and Kylie were early adopters of the look when it emerged last summer.And while you don’t actually need to spend money on a specific “upside-down bikini”, fashion brands have not missed the opportunity to encourage as much, among them Jacquemus, Asos and Abercrombie & Fitch. The fashion shopping app Lyst has seen searches for the style increase 203% within the last month and reports that, globally, demand is up 98% month-on-month.If, however, you’re not a Kardashian, or an Islander, or Dua Lipa, or Hailey Bieber, or under the age of 25, the look can be a little perplexing. In a video entitled “Make It stop”, one midlife TikToker laments, “I know the world’s gone a bit bonkers and people are acting really stupid, but surely we haven’t gone that far away from brain function that we forget how to put on a bikini?”“It gives the opportunity to show a bit of cheeky underboob,” says Antigoni Buxton, one of this year’s Islanders, who regularly “flipflopped” her bikini. “A bit of underboob with a bit of a tan line looks kind of hot.” Plus, she adds, “it lifts my boobs and makes them look a lot nicer.”Is the gravity-defying underboob not quite a high-risk strategy, though? Buxton is reassuring (sort of), saying that all two-pieces carry danger. “There’s always a risk if you do a dive or bomb that it might come off, but the upside down bikini isn’t any higher risk.”ITV’s fashion stylist for Love Island, Flora Murray, adds: “A lot of brands are making swimwear with extra long ties to allow the wearer to style it in their own way.” Buxton explains that these allow the wearer to feel more secure – helpful for making that big splash. But it also enables the possibility of “flossing”, when bikini bodies are trussed up around the midriff with long bikini ties.There’s also another, less vain and more worthy reason for the upside down fashion hack: “It’s a cost-effective, less wasteful approach to creating new fashion from your existing wardrobe,” says Katy Lubin of Lyst. “It’s eye-catching too – wearing something in an unexpected way makes people look twice.” A win for the Islanders, then.With Casa Amor complaining about running out of clothes, it’s a hack that Buxton thinks we’ll see more of. With the humble triangle two-piece, she says, “you get four bikinis in one”. You can wear it as intended, upside down, upside down with the ties crossed at the front, or with the back bow brought to the front.“With the nature of fast fashion and saving [money], that’s just great,” she says.
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A small fashion business has triumphed over Zara after the fashion giant tried to get it to change its name.It claimed Darlington-based House of Zana was "conceptually identical" and "confusingly similar" for shoppers.
Zara's lawyers said people would "misread, mishear, mispronounce and/or otherwise perceive House of Zana as Zara", and that the name "diluted" its brand.It filed a notice of opposition after owner Amber Kotrri tried to register her trademark.Ms Kotrri, who launched the business four years ago and named it after the Albanian word for fairy, insisted the two brands would not be confused and refused to rename the company. A tribunal judge has now agreed - and ruled that the name of her business can stay, saying the differences are enough to mean the average consumer won't be confused.
"I accept that the choice of name is prompted by Ms Kotrri's Albanian heritage and the idea of clothes manufactured with the magical delicacy of fairies, and I find no cynical motive in the use of the name," said Matthew Williams. More from UK Ryan Giggs trial live: Former Manchester United star accused of attacking and controlling ex-girlfriend Kate Greville Gordon Brown 'seeing poverty I did not expect to see again' as he warns people will go hungry and cold within months Cost of living: Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak feel the heat amid calls for daily COBRA emergency meetings on crisis "Even for those who, based on their perception of the similar component, call to mind the word ZARA, I am not satisfied that the mental link would be more than fleeting."Mrs Kotrri said it felt "like a weight being lifted off your shoulders"."I really believed I would win - that's why I fought it so hard," she said."But in the last bits of the court hearing when they were saying that if I lost I'd have to pay their fees, little bits of doubt can creep into your mind in the middle of the night."But I was confident that surely anyone can see they're not similar."After the win against the multi-billion-pound company, Ms Kotrri said she hoped to spend more time focussed on growing her own brand.
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Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comPARIS, July 5 (Reuters) - Giorgio Armani welcomed guests to Paris for his haute couture show Tuesday in a minimalist, intimate setting, showcasing a polished collection drenched in rhinestones, sequins and glitter.The Italian designer, whose creations are worn by royalty and Hollywood stars, sent out models in tiered black tulle dresses, elegant jackets with added sheen and sheer tops with flower details.Models in floral-printed jackets and blue jodhpur-style pants cut from iridescent fabrics strutted down the runway, while others showed off puffy tops or jackets, covered in pink tulle ribbon bows by the dozens.Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comA model presents a creation by designer Giorgio Armani as part of his Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2022-2023 collection show for fashion house Giorgio Armani Prive in Paris, France, July 5, 2022. REUTERS/Johanna GeronAn awards ceremony is never far off, and Armani offered a selection of glamorous dresses, slender or voluminous, silky or velvety, strapless or covered in sequins, in colors ranging from Barbie pink to deep blue.At the end of the show, Armani, almost 88, barely emerged from the darkness for his customary bow.Paris Fashion Week, which runs through Thursday with shows by Balenciaga, Jean Paul Gaultier and Fendi, is a prestigious showcase for a select group of fashion houses whose clothes are meticulously hand-sewn by highly skilled artisans.While haute couture accounts for a small proportion of sales for luxury brands, it is a major marketing driver for the industry.Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comReporting by Laetitia Volga, Editing by Rosalba O'BrienOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
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Stefania D'Alessandro/Getty ImagesThere are no days off for Selena Gomez. Immediately after she finished promoting the new season of her hit Hulu show, Only Murders in the Building, the actress hit the road for a promotion tour of her beauty line, Rare Beauty. She stopped in Santa Monica, before heading to Europe for an event at a Sephora in Paris and now, Gomez is in Milan to do it all again. With the help of her stylist, Kate Young, Gomez has been repping every city with her looks, choosing brands native to each tour stop, so it’s fitting that the duo opted for Prada for her trip to the Italian fashion capital. Gomez stepped out in Milan in a colorful head-to-toe Prada look. The actress wore a kelly green crepe de chine button-down, featuring a toned-down version of the brand’s triangle logo on the left chest. Instead of shying away from more color, Young and Gomez doubled down, pairing the top with an amaranth and orange silk and wool pleated mini skirt. For the accessories, then, they kept things simple, finishing off the look with black Prada pumps and some gold Jennifer Fisher hoops. Stefania D'Alessandro/Getty ImagesClearly, Gomez is a fan of this a-line silhouette as she went for a similar look during her trip to Paris just days earlier. For that stop, Gomez and Young chose a full look from Alaïa, featuring a cropped, woven houndstooth top, and a matching jacquard knit mini skirt, with the same fit and flare aesthetic as the pleated Prada. Again, she kept the accessories simple, adding white Stuart Weitzman pumps and jewels from Messika Paris, though the addition of the heart-shaped Couer bag from Alaïa added a cute detail to the look. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for SEPHORAWho knows where Gomez will end up next on her Rare world tour? Perhaps London, or maybe New York to round out the fashion capitals. Hopefully the fit and flare trend will continue, though, because there’s nothing quite like the serotonin boost you get from watching Gomez pure joy while curtsying in her a-line skirts. Shop Selena’s full Prada look:
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When Emma Corrin was cast as Princess Diana in The Crown in April 2019, the first question that might have sprung to mind was where this Cambridge graduate with just a few IMDb credits to their name had come from. The second question, though, was whether this would be a genuine “star is born” moment. Could Corrin bring this iconic public figure vividly back to life while avoiding being pigeonholed?Nobody needed to worry about the latter. As quickly as the rave reviews Corrin received for their performance in The Crown arrived—plus the Golden Globe Award and an Emmy nomination that followed—so did an array of equally intriguing new projects, including an adaptation of the novel My Policeman opposite Harry Styles, a fresh spin on Lady Chatterley’s Lover, and the lead in Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij’s highly-anticipated return to TV after the untimely cancellation of The OA, titled Retreat.The eclectic range of roles Corrin has lined up speak not only to their talents as an actor, but also to their off-screen charisma. Over the past few years, Corrin has become not just one of Hollywood’s most exciting emerging talents, but also an important voice willing to speak about their queer identity with honesty and warmth. Still, Corrin’s laser-focused eye for fashion has become the perfect means of expressing it.It’s a vision they first began honing in earnest with the help of their stylist, Harry Lambert, whose savvy and sensitive approach to styling has built up Corrin’s reputation as a fashion darling. “What’s exciting about working with Emma is that they’re a risk-taker,” Lambert told Vogue’s Emma Specter for Corrin’s August issue cover story. “They want to have fun. They’re excited by fashion. They’re not scared of it.”So when the first major press tour the pair collaborated on rolled around—namely, that for the fourth season of The Crown—Lambert and Corrin were primed and ready. The only challenge? The show premiered in November of 2020, meaning the entire promotional trail had to take place online.That didn’t prove to be an issue for Corrin and Lambert, though. Not only did Corrin continue to deliver looks all the way through their Zoomed-in appearances on late-night talk shows and virtual premieres, but they decided to photograph the entire run of outfits they had planned for the press tour (had it happened IRL) and then publish said outfits on British Vogue. It was a veritable fashion fiesta.The clothes on display ran the gamut from the eminently playful—a pink Ashley Williams minidress printed with a fluffy cat, or a padded, pastel-hued felt dress by Loewe—to the impossibly glamorous—a floor-length 16Arlington bias-cut gown in custard-hued crushed velvet, or a slinky Nensi Dojaka number held up by asymmetrical spaghetti straps and a prayer. (And that’s without even mentioning the whimsical patterns and flouncy proportions of the dresses they wore by Simone Rocha and Chopova Lowena.) “I remember growing up wanting to play with the boundaries of what was considered ‘feminine’ and ‘masculine’ clothing, but feeling like I couldn’t or shouldn’t for whatever reason,” Emma told Vogue’s Naomi Pike at the time. “Harry [Lambert] isn’t afraid to take risks, be daring, shake things up. There are no rules!”From then on, the idea that red carpet rules are made to be broken has served as Corrin and Lambert’s unofficial modus operandi—so it’s only natural that fashion brands came knocking. Corrin has now become a campaign regular for Miu Miu, perfectly capturing the brand’s whimsical balance of the cheeky and the cerebral. (For the premiere of The Crown—which Corrin attended virtually from home—they wore a puff-sleeved tunic and leggings by Miu Miu in a blue plaid, along with a pair of ’70s-inspired platform heels.)Their offbeat sensibility has also served as a natural fit for Jonathan Anderson, whether through his work for his own brand, JW Anderson—Corrin has appeared in videos for the brand and is a fan of Anderson’s chain loafers—or as the perfect representative for the brainy yet bonkers spirit of his designs for Loewe over the past few seasons. Attending the Olivier Awards in April, Corrin wore one of their boldest looks yet: a star piece from Anderson’s fall 2022 collection for Loewe consisting of a mesh slip dress printed with balloon motifs and a breastplate cast to be in the shape of actual deflated balloons. As if to confirm the look’s subversive, campy sensibility, Lambert captioned his post of Corrin on Instagram: “This one is for the gays!”Photo: Getty ImagesIf it feels like I’m just reeling off the greatest hits of Corrin’s red carpet looks here, then I probably am. But what makes Corrin such a riveting new presence as a style star is their inquisitiveness and erudition when it comes to fashion. And on that, there’s no better outfit to illustrate that than what Corrin chose to wear for this year’s Met Gala. To celebrate the theme of American fashion, they paid homage to the obscure dandy Evander Berry Wall—who earned the title “the king of dudes” for his weird and wonderful eye for fashion—via an oversized plaid jacket and top hat by Miu Miu and dazzling Cartier jewelry. It may not have been one of the night’s most conspicuous ensembles, but it was undoubtedly one of the smartest takes on the night’s theme.Photo: Danny KasiryeFashion plates come and go, but you can just feel when a star has an innate sense of style—and most of all, a genuine excitement and curiosity when it comes to what they wear. Emma Corrin has it in spades.
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At this point, it seems like anything Balenciaga does is guaranteed to cause major hype. The fall 2022 couture show—creative director Demna’s second for the brand—was no exception. Following a landmark presentation in New York City just a few weeks ago at the Stock Exchange, the collection he’d planned for a Paris unveiling was much more intimate—and filled with celebrities both in the front row and on the runway.Demna has also become known for the meme-ification of fashion, twisting references and everyday absurdities into his work to elicit an almost Internet troll-level reaction. We’re thinking, of course, about his infamous Croc collaborations, the Hacker Project done in collaboration with Gucci inspired by high fashion knock-offs, and the recent launch of a pair of sneakers the brand describes as “fully destroyed” that go for $1,850; it was clear the fall 2022 collection, too, played with the idea—through the lens of couture.As guests took their seats inside the all-white venue, the show opened with poetic French statements on likes and dislikes, followed by a stream of models in plexiglass face shields that rendered them machine-like mannequins rather than individual humans. It seems Demna rejoices in repetition—the all-black color palette from which he’s taken inspiration for the past few seasons was visible again in the first part of the collection. Here, it was all smooth Japanese limestone-based Neoprene (reinterpreted as a modern version of Gazar, the fabric invented for Cristóbal Balenciaga), head-to-toe, black dresses dripping in crystals, glittering void-like tinsel gowns, and even shorter mini dresses, all paired with bags that looked like toolboxes made from solid blocks of aluminum (they were, in fact, speakers created in collaboration with Bang & Olufsen).It quickly became clear this show was a display of the wild spectrum Demna’s reign has to offer: the all-black looks quickly evolved into a procession of slightly more traditional couture, the kind of stuff that might appeal to the Ladies Who Lunch crowd, yet still with the identity-obscuring face shields. Tweed that glittered like diamonds under a jeweler’s light, sculptured tailoring, angelic all-white looks with shoulder pads, matching gloves, and gilded futuristic earrings were all there. A pastel blue look that floated down the runway looked like a fluffy cloud.T-shirts and denim—what some might call the mighty mainstays of the brand—were present, too. But here, they were given couture-like applications: twisted, tangled, sculpted upwards like they had been caught in a cinematic storm and immediately frozen in motion, by way of aluminum bonding. The jet-beaded jeans and leather pants came cut more precisely and slightly more linear. Here’s where sustainability came into play: over 25 percent of the collection was made with upcycled pieces included vintage bombers, parkas, car coats, and jeans.The face shields and concept of a removed identity played further into the idea of Balenciaga as a collective idea and aesthetic. The notion of arbitrary identities and aesthetics, along with the concept of brand-as-cult, was further proven halfway through the show, when only the culturally recognizable emerged with their faces showing. These weren’t just any models. They were friends of the house and A-list celebrities. Kim Kardashian walked in a latex bodycon gown while Kris Jenner and North sat front row; Dua Lupa sported a yellow dress; Bella Hadid wore a green cocktail frock with a sculpted bow and high back, and Nicole Kidman donned a silver foiled dress with liquid texture. Naomi Campbell, in a massive funnel-collar dress, bounced down the runway. Selling Sunset’s Christine Quinn donned a silvery cocktail dress and an ice-cold stare for her runway debut.Courtesy of BalenciagaCourtesy of BalenciagaCourtesy of BalenciagaCourtesy of BalenciagaCourtesy of BalenciagaCourtesy of BalenciagaA procession of cupcake dresses so big they barely fit through the doorways closed the show—the last model’s dress was so huge she had to stop to untangle her feet from the masses of tulle along the runway every few seconds. The piece was beautiful, but cartoonish in its volume. According to the brand, it contained 250 meters of tulle and encompassed a 7,500-hour embroidery process using 25 types of paillettes and beads, including 70,000 crystals, 80,000 silver leaves, and 200,000 sequins. If the final look of Demna’s couture wasn’t guaranteed to become a meme or go viral on TikTok, it just wouldn’t be Balenciaga.Courtesy of Balenciaga
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As the cost of living crisis builds up UK shoppers are slashing their budgets in almost all areas. But there is a notable exception – the money spent on clothing is above pre-pandemic levels, the return of weddings, holidays and socialising fuelling a boom in “revenge spending” or buying those treats missed over months of pandemic lockdowns.Shoppers are forking out almost a fifth more on clothing than last year, research from Kantar for the Guardian has found, taking the value 1% ahead of the 2019 figure.The resilience of the demand for fashion, footwear and beauty products is defying expectations of a slowdown in non-essential spending, despite the squeeze on spare cash from rising energy bills, and food and transport costs.Footwear was the fastest growing non-food category last month, according to British Retail Consortium data out this week, with clothing at number three behind health and beauty. By contrast, sales of almost all other non-food items fell, including those of toys, technology and homewares.“People are valuing that bit of escapism,” said Andy Saxton, fashion insight director at Kantar. He suggested money was being saved on workwear, where spending was down by almost a quarter on pre-pandemic levels, and going instead on items with more flexible use, from T-shirts to dresses, that could be worn for social occasions and as more relaxed office attire.The reopening of high streets, which has made it possible to try on more fitted clothes, such as jeans and bras, and to make shopping a more social occasion, has led to soaring sales for the UK market leader Primark, which had no online shop during the lockdowns. Sales jumped 81% over the 12 weeks to 28 May and were 4% up on 2019 levels.Marks & Spencer, the Spanish-owned chain Mango, and the online specialists Boohoo and Asos, have seen customer spending continue to climb.“Fashion is still basking in the online boom and revenge spending,” said Kayla Marci, a market analyst at the fashion research and advisory group Edited, referring to the industry’s term for when people spend more after a negative event. Part of the reason till receipts are back to pre-pandemic levels is due to everything costing more. Kantar found the volume of clothing items being sold had fallen by about 8%, while the average price being paid for items was up by 9%.However, Saxton said the higher spending was not just due to inflation, but also to shoppers choosing better brands. “People are making more considered purchases. Impulsivity is going down. People want more control over where their money goes and it has to go further.”He said shoppers were looking for fashion that was “ going to last a bit longer” and which they would not have to replace “in the next few months”.That chimed with research that the John Lewis chain conducted in May in which 37% of shoppers polled said they were looking for versatile clothing to make their money go further. The department store said it had not noticed a recent downturn in sales in any fashion category. Clothes for socialising were proving particularly popular, with 55% of respondents saying they intended to invest in them.“We’ve not only seen sales increase for entry-level price points, but also higher-end products that customers know they’ll be able to use again and again,” said Beth Pettet, a buyer for John Lewis.According to Kantar the overall market is also being held up by strong sales of essentials, such as underwear, nightwear and socks, with spending in those areas up 10% on pre-pandemic levels. Again, that is partly because of higher prices. The cost of cotton has been volatile and underwear prices have been among the biggest risers at 21% more than in pre-pandemic years, according to Edited.Demand for sportswear has also remained strong, with lifestyle changes made during the pandemic continuing. Spending is 3% ahead of that in 2019. Sales of trainers are up by a fifth, as casual footwear increasingly becomes the norm, but smart footwear sales are in decline.Purchases of outfits for weddings and parties are also surging, with spending now 1% ahead of pre-pandemic levels and 165% up on last year, according to Saxton. “A lot of people are looking through their wardrobe and realising the last time they wore an outfit was more than two years ago and they need a wardrobe refresh.”Spending on holiday gear is more than triple that of last year but remains almost a fifth below pre-pandemic levels, Kantar found.Pippa Stephens, from the research group Global Data, said a shift to more casual dressing in the workplace was likely to mute trading for suit and shirt makers. She suggested supermarkets, and shops such as Primark and possibly Marks & Spencer, were likely to benefit from the focus on essentials.Younger shoppers have been found to be cutting back far more on their spending, according to Stephens, a change that would be affecting more fashion-forward retailers and online specialists.“Most are on lower incomes or have young families to look after. Older shoppers’ incomes are less affected and they focus on more classic items that they are less likely to cut back on,” she said.However, the state of clothing sales across the retail market is expected to get much tougher in the months ahead.Saxton suggested the autumn and winter fashion season would probably face difficulties as inflation continued to squeeze spending power in the UK and supplies of clothing were hit by difficulties with production in China and other countries where Covid lockdowns have led to factory closures and delays at ports.Natalie Berg, a retail analyst, said “the worst was yet to come” in terms of consumers cutting back on fashion spending. This would be “especially in October, when we have to turn our heating back on and the prospect of even higher energy bills hits us”. She said: “That is keeping retailers up at night.”
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There is only one contender for the trophy piece of this season. The look that model Kaia Gerber wore when she opened the Prada show at Milan fashion week was also the first piece on to the catwalk at Matthieu Blazy’s debut Bottega Veneta show. Dua Lipa is wearing the very same item on the latest cover of American Vogue, while Bella Hadid is snapped in hers by New York’s paparazzi almost daily.So far, so high fashion. Except that you can buy this look for around a tenner. This season, which in the real world is headlined the cost-of-living-crisis summer, the white vest top is fashion’s hero of the hour.Let’s take a moment to get the nomenclature out of the way. This is the vest formerly known as a wifebeater. It’s mind-blowing that this name was used in fashion for so long. Until recently, calling a white vest a wifebeater was an almost affectionate shorthand, as if domestic violence were … amusing? Charmingly old-fashioned? How that was ever a thing I do not claim to understand.But the point is: this is a vest, or at a stretch – if you want to sound American – a tank.The price tag of a white ribbed vest has a lot to recommend it. As does the loungewear adjacency, which positions it as a crisp white shirt for warm-weather WFH. It is also the easiest way to do the underwear-as-outerwear trend, because (a) it doesn’t show your tummy and (b) it can be worn with a bra underneath, unlike the spaghetti-strap camisole. (It’s maddening how often the bra requirement, which is the difference between clothes being doable or not doable for so many women, is an afterthought in fashion.)But this is fashion, so what really makes this a white-vest moment is that the silhouette works. The boxiness of a white T-shirt or crew-neck sweater was a perfect foil when trousers were flat-fronted and snake-hipped, but now that trousers and jeans have changed shape to be roomier around the hips and thighs, a fitted top half makes for a better balance.The trouser shape I want to wear now, the kind which has a bit of space around the hips, is hard to work with an oversized shirt. This baffles me, as it looks really good on every single 5ft 10 supermodel, so what’s going on? Oh, wait …Having always believed I was destined to be 5ft 10, I am still in denial about being 5ft 5½. (OK, 5ft 5.) Adding a belt to a shirt and a pair of Oxford bags looks breezy and effortless in Vogue – but scrunched and cluttered on me. It is no coincidence that Kate Moss, who as a 5ft 6 icon in the era of glamazon supers is the patron saint of everyone with delusions of grandeur in the height department, was an early devotee of pairing a white vest with jeans in her famous 1990s Calvin Klein campaign.If your summer wardrobe feels tired after two damp squib pandemic summers, a white vest might be the missing link. It is steadfastly utilitarian but, styled the right way, can look bang up to date. Wear it with cargo pants and flatform sandals. Or with high-waisted trousers and a blazer – just add a gold chain necklace and swap the cross-body for a petite shoulder bag. Or go full 1990s by teaming it with denim.A white vest shows that you have your priorities straight, as it emphasises comfort. It blurs the boundaries between private and public while being entirely wholesome. And it will be useful on holiday, whether on a Spanish beach with denim cut-offs or on a Welsh one layered under a jumper. In other words, it is perfect for this summer, right down to the price tag.Hair and make up by Sophie Higginson using hair by Sam McKnight and Chantecaille Vest, £105, shopredone.eu Jeans, £75, stories.com
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Instagram/@natalieportmanAt this point, the quality of Thor: Love and Thunder almost seems irrelevant, because the press tour preceding the latest Marvel film has provided so much enjoyable fashion content, by the time the movie finally hits theaters tomorrow, we may just be completely satiated. The film’s female leads, Natalie Portman and Tessa Thompson, have turned out many looks while promoting the film around the globe. Portman, specifically has been having a bit of fun with color, and her latest outfit just touched upon the hottest hue of the moment. On Wednesday night, Portman shared a photo from her most recent press stop in Rome. For the occasion, the actress wore a matching mini skirt and jacket set from Miu Miu in a color labeled “petal pink.” While that’s what Miuccia Prada may want to call it, to us, the hue is most definitely Barbie pink, a color that has been hitting its stride over the past week or so as anticipation for Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie reaches a climax thanks to the onslaught of onset photos. Portman’s choice of an outfit plays right into this growing trend, solidifying her place in the Barbiecore movement. The actress added a more boho detail to the structured suit set by pairing it with a crochet bra from Magda Butrym, bringing a touch of Penny Lane to this very Elle Woods look. Portman has seemingly been on a suit set tear lately. A few days ago, she wore a black and yellow Dior set that turned the actress into a modern day Cher from Clueless. Then, on Thursday, it was a redish-orange set that caught her eye, a collarless jacket with an a-line flair that seamlessly transitioned into a matching mini skirt. Franco Origlia/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty ImagesWith the movie premiering tomorrow, Portman’s looks are likely going to peter out at this point. But hey, it was fun while it lasted, and there’s always the inevitable Thor 5. Shop Natalie’s complete look:
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Kim Kardashian and North West are living their best life in Paris!
The mother-daughter-duo has been in France for Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week, where they’ve turned heads in their standout looks. Kim Kardashian, Nicole Kidman, Bella Hadid & More Stars Attend Haute Couture Week In Paris
View Gallery On Wednesday, the two took a girls’ trip to the Jean Paul Gaultier Fall Winter 2022/2023 show and rocked matching nose rings that were attached to chains around their necks. The two also donned similar black oval sunglasses.
PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 06: North West and Kim Kardashian attend the Jean-Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Fall Winter 2022 2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 06, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
For the fashion show, “The Kardashians” star rocked a glam black pinstriped gown that featured a beige-colored bustier. Her nine-year-old daughter meant business in her suit, which featured the same pinstriped fabric as her mom’s outfit. Kris Jenner joined the duo for the outing, rocking a tailored black suit with bold shoulder pads and black sunglasses.
PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 06: Kris Jenner, North West and Kim Kardashian attend the Jean-Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Fall Winter 2022 2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 06, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
North is proving to be a serious style star and is leaving her mark in the fashion world while in Paris! At the Jean Paul Gaultier show, she was sitting alongside Anna Wintour and was also seen chatting with designer Olivier Rousteing.
PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 06: Anna Wintour, Kim Kardashian and North West attend the Jean-Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Fall Winter 2022 2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 06, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Earlier in the day the pair went to the Balenciaga Haute Couture show, where the SKKN by Kim founder strutted down the runway in a form-fitting black dress.
Kim and North’s latest outings come a day after the two looked fabulous while visiting the Balenciaga and Jean Paul Gaultier headquarters in Paris. During their shopping spree, the reality star wore a green camo shirt and neon green boot pants. The nine-year-old gave a sweet nod to her famous dad, Kanye West, by wearing his vintage Pastelle varsity jacket.
PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 05: North West and Kim Kardashian are seen on July 5, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)
North is Kim and Ye’s oldest child. The pair also share 6-year-old son Saint, 4-year-old daughter Chicago and 3-year-old son Psalm.
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Knee-highs have emerged as the unexpected hero shoe of the summer, and it’s made a noticeable impact on the fashion crowd, led by Bella Hadid. While boots are widely considered a winter investment, the It-girls have been keen to make them last beyond the colder months. Hadid is the latest star to make a case for the summer knee-high: days after wearing a vintage Roberto Cavalli dress with Loewe’s artsy rose heels, the supermodel walked arm-in-arm with boyfriend Marc Kalman wearing white separates, a patterned shawl, a Prada Cleo bag and tan boots, which had a slight heel. Dua Lipa is another star on the summer boot buzz: she’s worn denim Fendace boots; cowboys from Montserrat Messeguer and edgy Givenchy booties in recent weeks. Emily Ratajkowski is a cowboy boots fan, too. The multi-hyphenate has lived in Western knee-highs since the beginning of the year, and has worn them with separates from MaisonCléo and Paloma Wool. There’s one particular boot that’s proving a hit this season: Balenciaga’s Le Cagole knee-highs, which feature the same zippy details as the Le Cagole shoulder bag. They’ve been worn by everyone from Vogue editors to Dua and style influencer Camille Charrière. It takes confidence to rock knee-highs when the rest of the world is in flip-flops and slides, but don’t let that dissuade you. Style with mini and midi hemlines for maximum impact.
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Courtesy of CelineTo say that Lisa, the K-pop superstar who fronts the group Blackpink, causes a stir wherever she goes, feels like an understatement—especially given her attendance at Hedi Slimane's latest Celine menswear show, which took place in Paris Sunday night. According to a report from WWD, when Lisa and BTS’s Kim Taehyung—known by his moniker “V”—arrived to sit front row at the spring 2023 presentation, a crowd of thousands that had assembled on Avenue de New York rose up in a chorus of screams and chants so loud that even LVMH chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault ventured outside the Palais de Tokyo to see what the fuss was about. (He and LVMH Group CEO Sidney Toledano then proceeded to take videos on their phones of the hubbub.)The hordes of fans and passersby who'd congregated on the street to get a glimpse of Lisa found the superstar in an all-black ensemble that, while at face value seemed understated, had its own subtle flair upon closer inspection. The star wore a head-to-toe look from Slimane’s fall 2022 Celine collection, “Dans Paris,” which debuted in May this year. And although Lisa walked in that show, she chose a different look to attend the spring 2023 menswear presentation: a pair of black trouser-like shorts that fell midway down her thigh, with a black leather belt whose golden buckle matched perfectly the chain strap on her Celine bag, black leather pointed-toed boots, and a shimmering sequined halter-neck blouse, which she paired with a black bra that peeked out of her open back. Her unmistakable blonde hair was fashioned this time with curtain bangs—the prevailing hair trend of the season—and long, wavy locks. Her hairdo was pure Brigitte Bardot, the tendrils falling around her face seemingly a nod to the 1960s French actress.The look from Celine’s fall 2022 collection, which Lisa wore to its spring 2023 menswear show.Courtesy of CelineCourtesy of CelineThe event, which was also attended by Eddie Redmayne and South Korean actor Park Bo-gum, was V's first public appearance since BTS announced it would be going on hiatus. For Lisa, it was just another day of sitting front row to take in some fabulous fashion.
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Director Amy Heckerling’s cult 1995 chick flick Clueless has inspired many a fancy dress costume. But, the fact remains that the preppy style of lead characters Cher Horowitz, her best pal Dionne and high school newcomer Tai needn’t be limited to themed occasions. Tessa Thompson and Natalie Portman paid tribute to the classic at the press junket for Thor: Love and Thunder. Before appearing on the red carpet, wearing Oscar de la Renta and Dior, respectively, the co-stars channeled Dionne and Cher. Portman sported Cher’s signature yellow and black checked separates, comprising a skirt and jacket from Dior. Rather than wearing knee-high white socks and heels as seen in the film, she completed her look with Doc Marten boots. Thompson assumed the role of Dionne, and wore a puffball skirt and a white shirt layered beneath a black top, with black tights and patent slingbacks.Dior pleated mini skirt with beltThe schoolgirlish outfits were a far cry from the head-turning looks that both women have recently brought to the red carpet. Thompson has found a flair for futuristic gowns while on the press tours for Westworld and Thor: Love and Thunder. She’s wowed in sci-fi metallic Armani Privé, body-melting Interior NYC and avant-garde pieces from Puppets & Puppets. Portman, on the other hand, has experimented with red looks from Dior and Magda Butrym, plus scaly sequins by Celine. It’s clear that they each know their fashion strengths.
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Freedom at last! Cambridge University students celebrate their first May Ball for THREE Years after Covid cancellationsHundreds of students queued for an hour to get into the ball at Robinson College at the university last nightThey turned out in dinner jackets and cocktail dresses in accordance with the May Ball's Moulin Rouge themeIt is the first time in three years the ball has been held, with events in 2020 and 2021 cancelled due to Covid Published: 06:17 EDT, 18 June 2022 | Updated: 07:54 EDT, 18 June 2022 Advertisement Students at Cambridge University dressed up in cocktail gowns and dinner jackets last night to celebrate their first May Ball for three years. Hundreds of young men and women braved the heat to queue up outside Robinson College on Friday night, eager to get into one of the most anticipated events of its social calendar.Those in attendance dressed up in their finest clothes to match the Moulin Rouge theme, with tickets for the popular night going for £100 each.It is the first time May Balls have been held at the university since the Covid pandemic. Previous events in 2021 and 2020 were cancelled, meaning the last events held there were in 2019. Students dressed up in their finest clothes to attend the first May Ball at Cambridge University in three years on Friday, June 17 Students queued for an hour in the heat while dressed up in glamorous cocktail dresses and dinner jackets as they waited to get into the ball A group of students make their way to the May Ball, which had a Moulin Rouge theme at Cambridge University's Robinson College Students queue outside Robinson College ahead of the Moulin Rouge-themed May Ball, which took place for the first time in three years Students dressed up in their finest livery for the event, with men looking dashing in dinner jackets and ladies looking stunning in cocktail dressesOnce inside, students were treated to live music, cabaret and magic, as well as headline indie act, Kawala and food including Sicilian sourdough pizza.It states on their events page: 'Cabaret, elephants, windmills! The theme of the Robinson May Ball 2022 is MOULIN ROUGE!''Prepare yourself for an over-the-top spectacular frenzy of colour, music and movement fueled by all the food and drinks your heart desires!'Party all night, watch the sunrise and experience the legendary Moulin Rouge at what Varsity described at one of the best value for money May Balls in all of Cambridge!' One of the hosts for the Moulin Rouge-themed event welcomes a student at the entrance to Robinson College on Friday evening Organisers said the event promised to put 'cabaret, elephants and windmills' on show for those in attendance on Friday night People attending were promised an 'over-the-top spectacular frenzy of colour, music and movement' as they celebrated the end of the academic year The event is one of the most popular in the college's social calendar, with tickets for those wanting to attend going for £100 eachAlumni of Robinson, which is one of the newest colleges at Cambridge, include the likes of comedian Robert Webb, TV presenter Konnie Huq and former Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg. May Balls have been held at the prestigious university colleges since 1866 to mark the end of the academic year.The tradition of May Balls in Cambridge started in the 1830s with the first official one being the First and Third Trinity Boat Club May Ball in 1866.They are usually lavish affairs with ticket prices ranging from around £100 to as much as £640 for a pair of dining tickets at Trinity. Student at Robinson College queue up outside for the first May Ball to be held at the university in three years on Friday night, June 17 An aerial view of Robinson College where May Ball took place. Organisers promised a fun filled night at the event, with entry costing £100 A group of female students pose outside the college for a photo. Those with tickets were asked to dress up for the Moulin Rouge theme Men and women enjoyed the glorious weather ahead of the ball and wore their finest clothes for the normally annual event It is the first time in three years that the ball has taken place, with the Covid pandemic forcing it to be cancelled in 2020 and 2021 Meanwhile, students at Oxford's will attend one of its summer balls tonight. The Christ Church Commemoration Ball will see hundreds of past and present students dress up in white tie attire. Organisers say the ball, which takes place every three years and is being held at the historic college, will transport people into an 'incredible world of spectacle and enchantment' with its La Durée theme. Advertisement
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Over the last decade, NBA players have successfully transformed tunnel walks into makeshift runways. Players like LeBron James and James Harden push the limits of athleticism on the court, but also the limits of sharp dressing with a pre-game Thom Browne shorts suit. Curiously, the WNBA—a league chock-full of glamazons—has not embraced capital-F fashion in a similar way.But that could be changing.The Jordan brand (a valuable piece of the Nike empire) recently tasked a trio of cool, indie New York designers with orchestrating bonafide fashion moments for some WNBA players. Two of the looks from these experimental partnerships debuted this past weekend, during the festivities surrounding the WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago.Arella Guirantes, who played with the Los Angeles Sparks during the 21-22 season, was styled by the “anti-fashion” fashion label Vaquera for the Orange Carpet ceremony to kick-off All-Star weekend; Dallas Wings player Isabelle Harrison by the skin-loving Kim Shui for the same. (A Jordan-sanctioned collab between Luar, the brand headed by Hood by Air co-founder Raul Lopez, and Minnesota Lynx player Aerial Powers was also slated to take place, but will instead happen later this month at the Minnesota x Connecticut Sun game on July 22.)Peter Koytroulis, Director of Jordan Men's Apparel, says making these three athletes, and, by proxy, other women everywhere, feel “fearless” was a paramount goal. Each designer approached that objective in a different way. As Koytroulis explained it, “it was incredible to see how Raul [of Luar] interprets sport into boundary-defying silhouettes, Kim’s fearless embrace of the female form, and Vaquera’s defiant energy. These are all traits that reflect the Jordan Brand.”Isabelle Harrison in Kim Shui and Jordan
Quinn Harris/Getty ImagesDemonstrating that style and athleticism can co-exist was a key focus. Sometimes, however, the hardest people to convince of this were the players themselves.When working with Shui, Harrison expressed concerns about coming off as too “editorial.” Shui originally presented the 28-year-old with a Final Fantasy-inspired look that included an enlarged, embroidered skirt and bolero sleeves. “When Isabelle first saw the look, she was like, ‘I don’t know if I can wear that.’” So the two met in the middle by keeping the dramatic sleeves and pivoting to a patent leather, snakeskin-print skirt, paired with a Jordan bra top.“It’s daring,” Shui says shortly after a fitting session with Harrison on Friday. “But it’s still her. It was really nice to show that Isabelle is sexy and feminine, but she can also be strong. That’s not what we imagine women’s basketball to be.”A similar spirit of pushing boundaries—both personal and societal—propelled the collaboration process for Bryn Taubensee and Patric DiCaprio of Vaquera.“We were super surprised by how similar we were [to Isabelle Harrison]. We’re very ‘fashion’ you can say,” DiCaprio, co-designer of the brand that once turned a bathrobe into a ballroom gown, says. “It’s also really cool to support the WNBA and give glamor and attention to it. Because they don’t get as much attention, because, you know, it’s a women’s sport. Which is so silly.”Arella Guirantes in Vaquera and Jordan Brand
Quinn Harris/Getty ImagesDiCaprio, Taubensee, and Guirantes landed on a superhero-inspired look featuring metallic accessories, fitted Jordan pants and crop top, and a dramatic hooded cape. The moodboard for the look included characters from the Marvel and Disney+ series Moon Knight.Taubensee shares that working with Jordan will likely have an impact on future Vaquera collections. “I think next season our ready-to-wear collection is going to have a little bit of sports in it,” Taubensee teased. “We’re getting more and more into it being utilitarian.”Sweat-wicking baby tees perhaps? We’ll have to wait and see.The fruits of Jordan, Kim Shui and Vaquera’s labor shone on Friday night. Harrison and Guirantes strutted down the “orange carpet” in their respective outfits with supreme confidence and swagger. They grinned large and proud as cameras clicked and flashed rapidly.When Harrison was asked how she felt in her form-fitting outfit, she succinctly answered, “I feel wealthy!”She certainly looked it.
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Moments before Thom Browne’s fall 2022 show in New York City began, models backstage meandered in towering toy block heels and slinky dog bags while others wore eclectic drop-waist suits with splices of diagonal stripes peeking through. The wild ones wore labeled signs marked “toy” while the more reserved looks donned the word “adult.” The dichotomy made sense, especially when Browne himself explained that the wonderful world he’d created represented the spaces in between imaginative, dreamlike states of opposition.“I wanted it to be a good conversation between the two, because I do feel it is an amazing time, when people can be true individuals,” the designer said post-show. “I wanted that to be the story.”Browne cited the Island of Misfit Toys from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer as his overall inspiration—which could be seen in all the show’s elements: from the set right down to the more distinct details of the clothing. Five-hundred teddy bears wearing Thom Browne’s iconic suits sat in little chairs and lined the raised platform at the Pavilion inside Javits Center, where the show took place. A towering chair was home to a giddy model wearing a massive teddy bear-themed top hat and bear gloves, who played host of the show. Bags came in the form of jack-in-the-box dogs, teddy heads with legs, and supersized toy blocks. Hairstylist James Pecis created otherworldly balls of hair that sat high on the models’s heads and formed unique toy-like sculptures. “I always feel like New York is the Island of Toys and everybody comes here to find themselves or create themselves,” Browne said.Thom Browne’s “toys.” All photographs courtesy of Thom Browne.Most intriguing was the designer’s approach to celebrating and decoding New York—and the overarching totems of American fashion. The show opened with a speech; a disembodied voice suddenly coming onto the speakers, saying, “New York, where you come to find yourself. A lifelong search, a lifetime of questions, asking and searching, to find their true selves,” and ended with the advice to “always be true to yourselves,” as the models wearing tweed tailoring and silk mogador jacquards in collegiate colors paired up with their own version of the “toys,” who sported more otherworldly silhouettes like globule-shaped gowns with bustles and enormous hoop skirts adorned with multicolored lobsters.Thom Browne’s “adults.” All photographs courtesy of Thom Browne.But the show’s references came in more layered and subtle forms, as well. For one, the influence of the individuality of New York style was palpable. “I love the ’50s and ’60s, but it’s about the sensibility,” Browne said. “It’s not always specifically the clothing. It just feels like, sometimes, life seemed very easy and simple. That’s inspiring.”Courtesy of Thom BrowneThe archetypes of fashion history and their influence on American culture were omnipresent—albeit through the kaleidoscopic lens of Browne. After all, the designer chose to take a break from his normal Paris Fashion Week schedule, and instead presented fall 2022 in New York City, to coincide with the second part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala, curated by his partner, Andrew Bolton. As a result of the upcoming “Gilded Glamour”-themed Met Gala, Browne’s front row was stacked with celebrities: Simon Rex, Charles Melton (who went shirtless underneath his blazer, save a couple gold chains), Maisie Williams, Chase Sui Wonders, Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert, Cooper Hoffman, and Leslie Odom Jr. where just a handful of the stars in attendance—leading some to wonder who’d be wearing Thom Browne on the red carpet come Monday.Courtesy of Thom BrowneCourtesy of Thom BrowneWhen it came to the clothes, it seemed Browne had turned toys on their heads, conceptualized and translated them into fabrics, then mashed all that up with classic heritage tweeds and men’s ties. But there were also supersized patchwork pieces, which recalled the classically American quilt. Bulbous forms hinted at Comme des Garçons’s spring 1997 Lumps and Bumps collection; a nod to one of the great international designers who has so heavily influenced American fashion. Browne remains one of the handful of designers who still respects the theater of a fashion show. He’s also bound to create discourse anytime he creates new work, even for the fashion averse—and that says a lot in today’s world.
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Giorgio Armani’s Privé show in Paris was formed around the core tenets of classic cocktail dressing. The fashion veteran, who celebrates his 88th birthday this month, presented crystals, velvet, lamé, sequins and statement sparkly earrings. The colour palette shifted from silver and black to pinks and lilac with Armani’s trademark midnight blue dominating.With over 90 outfits, most of the collection felt familiar, part of the Armani wheelhouse since his heyday in the 1980s. The first four looks featured trousers, something that the designer has made a signature when it comes to after-dark dressing. Tailoring was strong – evening jackets featured in various different silhouettes, from a boxy sequined design to a longline jacquard version with geometric motifs. There were also classic gowns that would no doubt appeal to women with a diary full of black tie events – and a bank balance to fund a new frock. See a strapless black velvet dress with a slash of pink down the bodice or a mid-length dress in midnight blue silk organza, embroidered with tiny crystals.There were also some moments that were more experimental that felt more modern. Some outfits were made from oversized flounces of fabric resulting in voluminous shapes, while a long skirt with fabric tied around the waist, almost like a jumper, was an interesting addition. Tiny bags – a trend in fashion recently – also featured, as did equally popular see-through resin bags. Dresses with full skirts and soft tulle or silk, and long velvet gowns, felt as if they would be an easy pick for any upcoming award ceremonies.A model presents a creation by designer Giorgio Armani. Photograph: Johanna Geron/ReutersThis is now the natural habitat of Armani Privé – a go-to label for actors’ red carpet appearances. Ruth Negga wore a black custom-made gown to the Tony awards in June, as did Cate Blanchett, an actor long associated with the brand, to the Oscars in February. In fact, the label, which joined the Paris couture schedule in 2005, now has such a reputation that archive pieces are much sought after. For the premier of Thor in June, Tessa Thompson wore a cut-out gown originally on the catwalk in 2011.Armani, who has seen many governments rise and fall and remained the CEO of his empire, received a standing ovation after this show. Founded in 1975, the label initially focused on workwear, but he has now been dressing stars on the red carpet for more than 30 years. In 2019, Vanity Fair called him “the inventor of red carpet power dressing”. Jodie Foster was one of the first notable celebrities to wear his clothes, swapping a questionable prom dress design in 1989 for a chic trouser suit, not unlike the ones in this show, in 1991.
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Photographed by Angelo Pennetta, Vogue, May 2021The best time to stock up on last-minute summer staples and get a head start on fall shopping is now. The MatchesFashion sale is here, and it’s complete with designer discounts up to 60% off. Shop breezy summer dresses from Agua by Agua Bendita to chic swimwear from The Attico, and wedding-ready footwear, including a pair of elegant bow-strap heels from Peter Do. And if you’re looking ahead to the fall season, get a head start and shop fall wardrobe staples, like a sleek leather blazer from MM6 Margiela, a timeless trench coat from Christopher Kane, or camel knee-high boots from The Row. Even more, discover home decor treasures for all of your entertaining needs, like a new set of glassware from Les Ottomans, a set of sweet floral printed placemats from Emilia Wickstead, and a psychedelic statement pillow from Emilio Pucci to give your living room a timely refresh.There are plenty of summer sales across fashion, beauty, and home happening now, led by the gargantuan two-day Amazon Prime Day, but a Vogue-editor favorite is the rare MatchesFashion sale—some of us wait all year for it! Ahead, 39 steals to shop now for a seamless summer-to-fall season.All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Agua by Agua Bendita Hortensia floral-print cotton-poplin dress$680$306MATCHESFASHION.COMMarni striped denim midi skirt$804$361MATCHESFASHION.COMPeter Do bow-strap metallic-heel leather sandals$580$261MATCHESFASHION.COM
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Growing Up, Coming Out is a series of personal reflections from queer American designers, released every day this month.Some of my earliest memories from elementary school are just always carrying a notebook with me and sketching—I would draw images that I had seen in the magazines my mom had lying around. My mom and my sister have always been my biggest champions and encouraged me to be who I am. They helped me make clothes for the first time in high school, and helped me make a portfolio when I went to apply for fashion school.The industry has evolved—brands are starting to work with models that look like me and my peers, and the people that we’ve cast for our shows have definitely left a mark; people are inspired by that. No Sesso is somewhat a queer brand, but that's not all we are. Most of all, it's about us doing what we want to do and creating looks for everyone. It's about wanting to exist in a world where everyone can just dress and look how they please without being judged. A lot of people DM us or send us emails to say thank you for representing people like us. Sometimes it can be frustrating that all of this is coming so late, but it's good that it's coming at all—that models and designers from our community are being seen and heard. But now that people are hip to it, let’s make sure that real change is happening—that it's not just clickbait.
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Kate Moss has revealed how important it was that her own ideas were translated into her first campaign as Diet Coke's creative director.The supermodel, 48, posed for a stunning shoot for the drink brand's new capsule collection, featuring cans with designs inspired by some of her iconic looks over the years.And amid the launch of the Love What You Love campaign, Kate exclusively told how she wasn't just the face of the brand, but that her own thoughts and opinions were 'translated into the shoot', remarking: 'I'm not just showing up and being a show-pony.' Taking control: Kate Moss has revealed how important it was that her own ideas were translated into her first campaign as Diet Coke's creative directorKate joined forces with the soft drink company in celebration of its 40th anniversary, with her first move as creative director seeing her not only pose with the limited edition cans, but will see her star in campaign films and curated milestone events.Detailing how she connects to the campaign and the hard work she's put into it, Kate explained: 'I loved the idea of doing this because I had so many ideas. 'The new 'Love What You Love' campaign also really resonated with me too as I've always lived by that philosophy.''I've got feelings about things, opinions that have been translated into the shoot. 'I'm not just showing up and being a show-pony': Amid the launch of the Love What You Love campaign, Kate exclusively told how she wasn't just the face of the brand, but that her own thoughts and opinions were 'translated into the shoot'She added: 'It's proper. I'm not just showing up and being a show-pony.'The limited edition, bespoke Diet Coke cans features camo, denim, lace and leopard designs, influenced by Kate's favourite fashion moments over the past four decades.Reflecting on the designs, she said: 'When I designed my new Diet Coke by Kate Moss Limited Edition Collection, I was inspired by my favourite looks worn over the years - and how good they made me feel at the time. 'Each design captures a moment I've loved – every piece holds a special memory for me and still lives in my wardrobe. It's been great to revisit this, as part of the celebrations for Diet Coke's 40th birthday.' Work: Kate joined forces with the soft drink company in celebration of its 40th anniversary, with her first move as creative director seeing her not only pose with the limited edition cans, but will see her star in campaign films and curated milestone events Contribution: Detailing how she connects to the campaign and the hard work she's put into it, Kate explained: 'I loved the idea of doing this because I had so many ideas'Speaking of the campaign, directed by Quentin Jones, the catwalk star added: 'Being in front of and behind the camera was so exciting. Having full creative control of the look and feel of the campaign was a first for me. Diet Coke is a pop-culture icon and has a unique place in fashion history.'Meanwhile, Quentin shared: 'We really wanted to convey the coming together of these two icons and pay homage to Diet Coke's 40th birthday by introducing influences from some of the big decades – eighties, nineties and noughties.'Using elements of lo-fi tech, combined with surrealist sculptures and contemporary editorial cues, we illustrated Diet Coke's place in fashion - with a little nod to both the brand's light-hearted sense of humour.'The supermodel was brought on board to bring her 'unique aesthetic and style to the brand' after the beverage was previously involved in several fashionable collaborations. Making her mark: 'I've got feelings about things, opinions that have been translated into the shoot. It's proper. I'm not just showing up and being a show-pony'Speaking amid the announcement of her new role, Kate said: 'I am thrilled to join the Diet Coke family – I love the past collaborations they've done with such incredible names in fashion. 'The Love What You Love campaign connected with me instantly as I am a firm believer that with confidence and passion, you can achieve your wildest dreams.'As Creative Director, I'm looking forward to inspiring fans and celebrating the brand's 40th Birthday in style.'Diet Coke has previously marketed itself within the fashion world, with Karl Lagerfeld designing a bottle in 2012 while Ben Stiller starred in an advert for the drink in character as dimwitted supermodel Derek Zoolander. Marc Jacobs was also named creative director of the brand in 2013. Meanwhile Kate is no stranger to working as a creative director, having taken on the role for Japanese beauty brand Decorté. Big deal: It comes as it's said Kate could reportedly 'be earning up to £5million for the partnership' with Diet CokeIt comes as it's said Kate could reportedly 'be earning up to £5million for the partnership' with Diet Coke. An advertising source told The Mirror: 'Far from her star having waned, the next stage of Mossy's career is burning brighter than ever. She is still very much the hottest ticket in town. They also revealed that according to Companies House, her business - Kate Moss Limited - is worth £11.8million, with the star making at least £3million alone last year from brand and modelling deals. And her new modelling agency in which she oversees the new generation of catwalk stars is worth £3million alone.The Kate Moss Agency, which was set up in 2016, has A-list stars on the books such as Stella Jones, Georgia Palmer and Lila Grace Moss, the 19-year-old daughter of Kate and Dazed Media founder Jefferson Hack. An advertising source told the publication: 'Far from her star having waned, the next stage of Mossy's career is burning brighter than ever. She is still very much the hottest ticket in town'
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Now that we’re about halfway through summer, some celebrity-favorite trends have started to emerge. Gas station sunglasses and jorts (that’s jean shorts—Gigi Hadid loves them) have been gaining traction, but the handbag of the moment is decidedly more discreet. Stars like Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Jodie Turner-Smith have all been spotted with a re-released Gucci bag—called the Blondie—that’s based on a 1970s archival style.Gucci’s new iteration of the Blondie shoulder bag debuted at the label’s Love Parade fashion show in L.A. back in November. The sleek style—featuring an interlocking G detail—dates back to 1971, but the modern-day version now spans a variety of sizes, including the classic silhouette, a mini bag shape, and even a statement belt bag. It’s available in leather, suede, and monogrammed canvas, and is finished with sporty nylon straps for day, or daintier chained straps for night. Prices begin at $1,900.Elle Fanning
Photo: Getty ImagesAs of late, Gucci’s Jackie bag has been all the rage with stars (Harry Styles is a fan), but the Blondie is its more compact, stealthy sibling. We’ve seen A-listers style them in a variety of different ways. Dakota Johnson wore it in a more casual mood, pairing a brown leather Blondie with leggings and running shoes for a day of errands. Elle Fanning and Anne Hathaway went more dressy in Cannes. Fanning leaned into classic style with a white The Row maxi dress, black flip-flop heels, and a rust suede Blondie bag, while Hathaway styled her Gucci mini dress with a navy, gold-chain Blondie bag. It’s clearly the pair-with-everything bag that’s incredibly easy to style—and a Hollywood stamp of approval never hurts, either.Gucci leather Blondie bagGucci leather Blondie bagGucci canvas and leather Blondie bagBelow, more stars who are rocking Gucci’s Blondie.
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Courtesy of Instagram.Anne Hathaway and Lisa from Blackpink brought the sunshine to Paris on Monday when they met up at a Bulgari event, celebrating the launch of the brand’s newest high jewelry collection, Eden the Garden of Wonders. Intentionally or not, the twosome matched in all-yellow looks, so may we suggest grabbing a pair of sunglasses before looking at these photos straight on. When it comes to dressing for a jewelry event, the clothes are less of a priority, more-so needed as a base to show off the jewels. Because of that, Lisa—who is a pro at this by now after being a Bulgari ambassador for almost two years—opted for a two piece set from the South Korean-based brand Pinkong, featuring a bandeau-style top and a matching high-waisted column skirt. The simplicity and color made for the perfect backdrop for her Bulgari jewels, including an emerald necklace, which was clearly the true star of the show. Marc Piasecki/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty ImagesHathaway, who’s coming off a Cannes hot streak, wore a set of her own from Valentino spring 2022, made up of a pair of shorts with an oversized button down on top that that skimmed the floor as she walked. Like Lisa, Hathaway also opted for a piece of Bulgari jewelry to wear around her neck, a gorgeous yellow diamond choker with a pendant hanging down. Fellow brand ambassador, Priyanka Chopra was also in attendance, but she clearly didn’t get the yellow memo. The actress instead showed up in a sparkly orange Rasario dress with long sleeves and a deep neckline, the perfect frame for the Serpenti necklace wrapped around her neck. Pierre Suu/GC Images/Getty ImagesAll three sat close to each other as they took in Bulgari’s latest pieces. Hathaway’s attendance at the showing comes about a week after the debut of the brand’s campaign video for the collection, starring the actress alongside Zendaya. Unfortunately, Zendaya wasn’t in attendance on Monday, as she is likely still working on Challengers, her upcoming film that also caused her to miss the Met Gala last month. Hopefully, next time the actress will get a day off because the only thing that would make this Bulgari ambassador threesome better is if Zendaya made it a quad. Dominique Charriau/WireImage
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The H&M clothing store is seen in Times Square in Manhattan, New York, U.S., November 15, 2019. REUTERS/Mike SegarRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comSTOCKHOLM, June 29 (Reuters) - H&M (HMb.ST), the world's second-biggest fashion retailer, reported a forecast-beating 33% increase in March-May profit on Wednesday as shoppers flocked to its stores in the aftermath of the pandemic.The Swedish company reported a pretax profit of 4.78 billion crowns ($471 million) for its fiscal second quarter, up from 3.59 billion a year earlier. Analysts polled by Refinitiv had on average forecast a 3.87 billion crown profit."Sales in physical stores increased substantially while online continues to do well," Chief Executive Officer Helena Helmersson said in a statement.Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comThe company also said it had decided to use an authorisation given by owners at its annual general meeting in May to buy back 3 billion crowns worth of shares.H&M shares were up 2.7% at 0720 GMT.The fashion retailer had said earlier this month that sales in the quarter were up 12% measured in local currencies at 54.5 billion crowns. read more It said on Wednesday, however, that local-currency sales in June, the first month of its third quarter, fell 6%, mostly because it halted its business in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.RBC analyst Richard Chamberlain said in a note to clients the June sales were lower than expected.The company temporarily closed its stores in Russia in March after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The country was H&M's sixth-biggest market with 4% of sales in the fourth quarter of 2021.In China, H&M has seen sales slump over the past year amid a consumer boycott over company remarks about the Xinjiang region. Consumer demand in general has also slumped due to COVID-19 lockdowns.H&M's biggest rival, Inditex (ITX.MC), the owner of Zara, reported an 80% jump in profit earlier this month in its fiscal first quarter on the back of soaring sales. read more High raw material and transport costs have been a hurdle for fashion retailers and companies have been passing them on to consumers by raising prices."Disruption and delays still exist in the supply chain, but are gradually being eased," Helmersson said.Despite increased costs, an increase in full-price sales and decrease in markdowns helped H&M to boost its operating margin to 9.2% from 8.3%.($1 = 10.1538 Swedish crowns)Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comReporting by Supantha Mukherjee and Anna Ringstrom in Stockholm; Editing by Stine Jacobsen, Louise Heavens and David ClarkeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
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All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.We are living in a time where jean shorts are no longer itty-bitty, and flirty cheek-revealing Daisy Dukes are things of yore. Instead, in this humid world, the shorts du jour are jorts: stretching out like Gumby and hitting between the lower half of the thigh and just past the knee. At times, their languid cut reminds me of the sophisticated Giorgio Armani men’s shorts silhouette—long, wide, and artfully, ever-so-slightly flared. Yet, that polished and elegant shape is offset by the gruff sturdiness of that all-American, Eminem-core denim. Still, they’re everywhere.Reina in her DIY jorts. Photo: Courtesy of Liana Satenstein / @liana_avaOnce you’ve seen a jort, you can’t forget it. It burrows into your brain and most likely your closet. Google trends also can’t unsee it: This summer, there has been a spike in the search term. While walking through Brooklyn recently, I spotted a trio of superstylish young women, one of whom, a student named Reina, was wearing jorts. “I didn’t have any shorts so I cut my jeans because we are living the thrifted lifestyle,” she said, pointing to her friend. “They were her pants and they didn’t fit for years!” Reina’s styling of the jorts was intentional. She paired them with kicky red cowboy boots and a classic white tank top. She isn’t the only one drawn to this combo. Nicky, a gallery assistant on the Upper East Side, swears by jorts and cowboy boots. “If you’re willing to sever ties with the beloved light-wash Levi’s, you can find some great vintage deals online,” she says, adding that the dark-wash pair she wears are vintage Norman Todd.(Left) Naomi Abrahams is wearing her thrifted jorts (Right) Nicky in her vintage Norman Todd jortsWhen I asked the question “who’s wearing jorts?” on my Instagram, I received hundreds–yes, hundreds!—of answers from avid jorts wearers like models Paloma Elsesser and Salem Mitchell, stylist Miyako Bellizzi, vintage-enthusiast Clara Perlmutter, designer Favour Mberu, and countless fashion editors. Most wear the style because it’s breathable and comfortable. “I love the bigger, baggy fit. They’re roomy and so much more comfy than tight jean shorts,” says Naomi Abrahams, a PhD student. “Also, I really like the tourist dad look, especially with the Tevas.”Jorts are everywhere on the runway as well. At Gucci resort 2023, they were bedazzled and paired with a button-up, a black jacket, and black boots. For Max Mara pre-fall 2022, a dark-wash iteration was paired with a button-up and a light jacket. Ann Demeulemeester, Coach, Louis Vuitton, and denim maestro Ksenia Schnaider all showed jorts for spring 2022. The spring 2023 runways were ridden with them too: at Louis Vuitton with tailored or matching tops, Givenchy with tight mock necks, Fendi with crisp button-ups, and Natasha Zinko with flashy jackets.(Left) Ksenia Schnaider spring 2022 (right) Gucci resort 2023(Left) Courtesy of Ksenia Schnaider (right) Courtesy of Salvatore Dragone / Gorunway.comThere is an art to styling the airy-leg shorts. The aesthetic doesn’t have to be Sandlercore baggy layers—though you can do that! Instead, it’s about balance. It’s about intention. Editor Lauren McCarthy notes that she “supports jorts in all forms” but adds that she’s about a “small top and a baggy bottom.” Lisa Lingenti, the owner of Paris’s Nuovo, a vintage shop in the Marais, prefers to wear them with corsets when going out for the night. Ultimately, the tight top and loose-and-long shorts look is a stellar one that calls to mind a refined Slim Shady. In other words, buckle up into your jorts—it’s going to be a breezy summer.Lisa Lingenti of the Marais-based vintage store Nuovo in her Parisian jorts. Photo: Courtesy of Lisa LingentiLet your denim jorts journey begin, below. Dries Van Noten high-rise denim culottesIsabel Marant Natalina frayed denim shortsCitizens Of Humanity black Camilla shortsAcne Studios frayed denim shortsFrame high-rise denim Bermuda shortsMango denim Bermuda shorts
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High street royals! The wallet-friendly wardrobe donned by Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis for Father's Day photo - including Gap shirt for £15 and £26 Mango frockPrince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis looked adorable as they chuckled along with their father in a snap released for Father's DayThe Cambridge children all wore high street favourites in the photo, which was released days before Prince William's 40th birthdayThe couple's eldest child, Prince George, eight, wore a £14.95 Gap camouflaged t-shirt while Charlotte, six, donned £25.99 Mango dress Louis, four, donned a stripey £32 polo shirt from Rachel Riley for occasion Published: 05:54 EDT, 19 June 2022 | Updated: 06:19 EDT, 19 June 2022 Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis showed they're followers of high street fashion in a holiday snap released by the family to mark Father's Day.The children appear full of laughter in the relaxed photograph, which was taken on a summer trip to Jordan last year - a photo from the same series was used for the family Christmas card in December. The latest portrait released on social media this morning, taken by the Duchess of Cambridge, shows the children in low-key summer attire. In the snap, Princess Charlotte, seven, is seen chuckling along next to her father, who turns 40 this week, while wearing a £25.99 gingham dress from Mango. New snap, same clothes! Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Prince George pictured with their father in a photo released by the Cambridge family to mark Father's Day - the young royals all donned high street clothes Queen of recycling! The Cambridges posed with their mother Kate Middleton on the same trip to Jordan in a stunning family portrait released last Christmas Prince Louis wore a pair of Trotters trainers costing £28 - which Charlotte also has.And the couple's youngest son, now four, who was perched on his father's shoulders, wore a striped £32 polo shirt from Rachel Riley - a bigger version of the top Prince George, eight, wore from the brand during an official visit to Taronga Zoo in Sydney when he was just nine-months-old.Future monarch Prince George shared the joke with his siblings while cuddling up to The Duke of Cambridge in a £14.95 camo t-shirt from GAP and grey shorts.The children followed in mum Kate Middleton's footsteps, who often champions the high street and regularly recycles outfits.Princess Charlotte has often been pictured in outfits from trendy stores including Zara and Ralph Lauren, as well as Italian designer Nicoletta Fanna and Spanish brand Fina Ejerique. Prince George pictured at Taronga Zoo in Sydney aged nine months in April 2014, wearing his Rachel Riley polo shirt (left). Prince Louis was pictured in a bigger version of the same shirt On holiday in Jordan, and also appeared to be wearing his brother's hand-me-down blue trainersAnd there is some significance to Prince George often being pictured in shorts, which he wore in all official portraits taken to mark milestones like his birthday or The Queen's 90th birthday.MailOnline's etiquette expert William Hanson previously told Femail that Kate put her son exclusively in shorts as it's an aristocratic way to dress.While the family enjoys Father's Day today, there is another big celebration on the horizon as The Duke of Cambridge prepares for his 40th birthday on Tuesday.George previously wore the shoes to watch his dad compete in the Maserati Royal Charity Polo Trophy in 2018, pictured left. Right, Charlotte wore the same pair of shoes for her fourth birthday portrait in 2019 Today's family photo appears to have been taken on the same day as another stunning family portrait snapped by The Duchess of Cambridge herself.The photo, released by Kensington Palace last Christmas, saw the kids grinning in the same high street outfits while Kate Middleton cut an elegant figure in a long-sleeved khaki green dress. Kate has always had ties to Jordan as she lived there for three years when her father Michael was posted to capital Amman with British Airways when she was just two years old. When William visited the Middle East in 2018 on an official tour, he spoke of their intention to come back with their children in the future. Advertisement
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Models present creations by designer Giambattista Valli as part of his Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2022-2023 collection show and to celebrate his 10th year anniversary in Haute Couture, in Paris, France, July 4, 2022. REUTERS/Johanna GeronRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comPARIS, July 4 (Reuters) - Giambattista Valli went full throttle for his namesake label’s Paris fashion show Monday night, marking 10 years on the official French haute couture calendar by sending mountains of tulle and billowing trains for a spin under bright lights, and the gaze of cheering fans.Models drifted out from a wall of shiny, party balloons – pink flamingos squeezed against rainbow ponies — wearing wide cat-eyed sunglasses and teased-out hair extensions. They lifted their skirts as they criss-crossed the runway and rounded the mirrored columns while a robot camera rolled back and forth.Silhouettes were ample and varied, with volumes that shifted. Sleeves puffed out from the shoulders, and skirts were cast wide, built in tiers like layered cakes, or fitted, then suddenly splayed out at the bottom in a burst of yellow, pink or turquoise.Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comIn a nod to his signature topiary dresses, Valli sent out a shimmery, silver sequined body suit with rings of white ostrich feathers around the legs.“It’s like the generosity of the hug. It’s a hug of flowers, a hug of feathers, a hug of tulle. There are all these bouquets that hug you; it’s this kind of pleasure to share happy times together,” Vallie told Reuters.The collection was about living in the moment, he explained.“I don’t look too much in the future, or too much in the past,” he said. “I think this is the big lesson from the past couple of years.”Popular with socialites and known for serving the red carpet set, the label has financial backing from the Pinault family holding Groupe Artemis. It broadened its consumer base with an H&M collaboration in 2019.Valli trotted out on the runway for his bow, stopping to greet Bianca Brandolini, who modeled a pink dress with a hooded cape.After the show, guests including Robbie Williams and Olivia Palermo swarmed backstage.Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comReporting by Mimosa Spencer; Editing by David GregorioOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
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Neiman Marcus is back with a brand new deal through Aug. 8. With an extra 20% off regular prices, shoppers get up to 80% off during the Neiman Marcus sale's on sale event. With this, you'll have the option to shop for apparel for both men, women and kids as well as shoes and jewelry too.This deal at Neiman Marcus is ideal for anyone who wants designer clothes of all styles that are high-end, but for less. Since this sale has over 6,000 products available, there's a lot to sift through. That said, when you take the discount into consideration, prices start at $4, with this Ralph Lauren Home Wilton face cloth. And if you want a whole set, you can grab a Wilton hand towel for $8, bath towel for $12 and body sheet for $20. The most expensive thing on sale right now is Lana 14 karat cluster diamond hoop earrings for $8338, but the majority of shoppers interested in this deal (myself included) will likely stick with more affordable options.For a more practical earring, take a look at Demarson Pavo Snake Chain hoop earrings in gold for $126 (save $99). These earrings are 34 millimeters, 12 karat gold plated brass with crystal accents. Sticking with the gold theme, this Neiman Marcus 12-piece Gold Brushstroke Dinner ware Service is a $154 hand-painted, porcelain set with a glaze finish. In this set, there are four dinner plates, four salad plates and four cereal bowls that are dishwasher and microwave safe.If you're interested in fashion and handbags, you'll find some creative and boundary-pushing items. A Stand Studio Lucille Small Faux Fur tote bag is $90 (save $360). A bag such as this one will certainly grab someone's attention with its bright pink faux fur and black straps. A more pragmatic choice from this brand would be its $160 (save $350) Assante Diamond-Quilted Puffy tote bag that is still playful in size, but something you can take with you to work. And apparel on sale is about what you'd expect from fashion deals. You'll find dresses, pants, shirts and more from brands, including Alice + Olivia, Ralph Lauren Collection and L'Agence.
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PARIS (AP) — Fendi’s ultra-white, sanitized runway for once put the couture, not the decor, in the spotlight to cap Paris fashion week on Thursday.That allowed guests, including Bond star Lashana Lynch and Korean actress Song Hye-kyo, to take in every bead, paillette and spliced paneling that went behind this impressive fall display.The Italian house’s designer Kim Jones wanted to “step away from Rome” with creations that drifted between different eras, cities, memories and cultures, beginning in Japan.Haute couture is the age-old Parisian tradition of producing exorbitantly priced, made-to-measure garments for the world’s richest people.Here are some highlights of the fall-winter 2022 collections on Thursday, that featured several up-and-coming brands:FENDI’S KYOTO“We are looking at fragments of different cities, namely Kyoto, Paris and Rome,” said Jones. “The fragmentary nature of things is echoed throughout ... like snatches of memory.” Jones went back in time, and back to the atelier, in a show that revamped old-school artisanal techniques — with aplomb.Kimono fabric from 18th century Kyoto — with beautiful patterning — was cut up into strips and shards to construct one abstract gown in gray and beige with a clean white sporty collar. Like many looks in this collection, it also had a futuristic feel.A sprinkling of sheer tulle gowns with Japanese maple leaves were the exception that proved the rule in this overall tasteful collection, which used humor and design quirks to keep energy levels up.The shimmering floor-length gowns were the high in terms of creativity, aesthetics and fun. One dazzling floor-sweeping, silver tectonic panel dress sported another dress hanging from its back, incredibly, sweeping the floor a second time.THE ART OF THE INVITATIONThe age of email and rising environmental awareness hasn’t made much of a mark on the fashion industry’s invitation code.Season after season, gasoline-guzzling couriers crisscross Paris to personally deliver elaborate, often handmade, show invites, as top houses vie for the wackiest or most imaginative idea.Olivier Rousteing’s invitation for his one-off Jean Paul Gaultier couture featured a one-meter (yard) black branded diagonal ribbon wrapping a card. It was held in place by a white couture pin. Sure enough, in Wednesday’s energetic display -- the wrapped diagonal ribbons featured on a runway look in life-size.For Fendi, a hollow white architectural arch revealed the house logo through its window. While Schiaparelli’s featured an atelier sketch of a woman adorned in flowers with a wide-brimmed hat and gold bracelet — styles that defined Daniel Roseberry’s fall collection aesthetic.YUIMA NAKAZATO GOES BLUEA contemplative set -- worthy of a staged play -- awaited guests at Japanese couture up-and-comer Yuima Nakazato’s fall display.It was entitled “BLUE.” That was the color of gargantuan fabric boulders in the set, strewn across the stage-cum-runway that set the tone of contemplation, peace and harmony — which filtered down into the couture.There was also more than a whiff of a distant Star Trek planet in the abstract blue blobs that models walked by. Indeed, Nakazato’s work revolves around technology, and the house says he uses non-gendered creations to “explore the future of clothing.”Long flowing silk forms, tied at the waist or cross-over, riffed gently on Asian dress styles. But there was an otherworldliness in their sheer whiteness and in the softness of the silhouette. So diaphanous was the silk on one pair of billowing white sleeves that the model’s steps alone caused it to float in the air weightlessly.Colorful abstract shapes — like giant gleaming brooches — were placed at the waist or neck of several looks, in blue, violet and gold like a sea-creature or some beautiful alien lifeform that had come along for the ride.JULIE DE LIBRAN DRIPS IN COUTUREMonths after opening her first Paris boutique, another up-and-comer, Julie de Libran, was in an eclectic mood. Fall was a chic display with lots of sparkle and a bit of everything.Set in a leafy patio garden with sweet-scented jasmine blossoming at one side, the collection conveyed an intimate feel.Indeed intimacy and the personal touch are hallmarks of the designer, who since launching her house in 2019 has hosted clients and reporters in her Left Bank house for shows and fittings. This hands-on approach is increasingly rare but encapsulates the beating heart of couture, the luxurious art of made-to-measure gowns.On Thursday, the show provided many gentle contradictions.A square-shaped gold embroidered jacket had a feel of 1930s Hollywood glamour, worn above a silver mesh ribbon collar style that could have been worn by the New Romantics of the 1980s.One cap-sleeved column dress was sublimely simple with multicolored textured paillettes and embroidery. Another vintage look — with a chainmail neck clasp — dripped fabulously under the weight of its beading that cascaded in feathered wisps.
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At 10 a.m. on July 21–that’s tomorrow, people!—the Gap store in Times Square will become the first physical retailer to ever carry Yeezy Gap product. And in Ye fashion, the entire store has been redesigned to fit his unique vision. Gone are the mainstream displays and checkout registers, and in their place are dark gray furnishings and projection screens that allow customers to swipe through the Yeezy Gap offering. The clothes, rather than displayed on hangers or mannequins, are instead heaped into mounds. Doves, a signature of the musician of late, are projected onto walls. The entire rebuild of the store will take place in under 24 hours. If that seems like an enormous feat, consider the bigger one: The last time Ye (then Kanye West) introduced a new retail concept in New York City he reset the shopping paradigm completely. His 2016 The Life of Pablo pop-up shops, featuring new product made with Cali Thornhill DeWitt, launched the trend for high-end musician merch, spawning dozens of imitation pop-ups and collaborations for years to come. (Just try to imagine a time before there were stores where you could buy concert merch for a show you didn’t actually attend.) Now with The Gap, Ye is rewriting what is possible when one of the world’s most genre-defying artists forges a more meaningful relationship in fashion. The Gap store takeover is surely just phase one—one that is all but guaranteed to come with long lines and generate steep resale prices. Though as one guest at a TLOP concert sagely told Vogue back in 2016: “I’m not selling whatever I buy—it’s art!”
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Culture & Criticism Sex Week 2021 Designed for visual impact and endurance, the stripper heel has defied stigma to shine on the red carpet, the runway, and the silver screen. Posted on August 2, 2021, at 11:53 a.m. ET Justin J Wee for BuzzFeed News When Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion performed “WAP” at the Grammys this year, it was against the backdrop of a comically gigantic stripper heel. The song is an unabashed celebration of female sexuality, but the performance was also a nod to Cardi B’s past experience as a stripper — something she has never shied away from discussing. “People say, ‘Why do you always got to say that you used to be a stripper? We get it.’ Because y’all don’t respect me because of it, and y’all going to respect these strippers from now on,” she told Cosmopolitan in 2018. “Just because somebody was a stripper don’t mean they don’t have no brain.” Though she favors “red bottoms” — as she called Louboutins in her 2017 hit “Bodak Yellow” — she still frequently wears her stripper heels.Shoes with a high platform sole and a clear lucite stiletto heel (though many pairs feature a solid sole instead) have come to be associated with strippers, hence their name. The more modest version is a 6-inch heel with a 2-inch platform, with the most extreme measuring 10 inches high with a 6-inch platform. They’re also referred to as platform heels, pole heels, or simply Pleasers, a reference to the most well-known brand. The Pleaser Treasure features a storage compartment in the sole, and the Tip Jar comes with a convenient slot for cash.Stripper heels are polarizing, but not in the same way that Crocs and Ugg boots, both of which have become more widely accepted in recent years, have been maligned as “ugly shoes.” They have always been subject to censure because of the stigma that strippers and sex workers more broadly often face. In 2010, Beyoncé and Gossip Girl star Taylor Momsen were both criticized for wearing them. “These slutty stilettos are just not cool. Unless one of these ladies is working at the Bada Bing! club or starring as a stripper in a movie, Lucite platforms should be banned,” wrote E! News back then. Chris Rock called them “the new whore uniform” in his 2004 HBO special. But the clear stripper heel had also been infiltrating the Milan Fashion Week runways in 2010, thanks to collections by Prada, Fendi, and DSquared.In 2019, Hustlers, the film based on a real-life tale about a group of strippers who drugged wealthy club patrons and racked up expenses on their credit cards, was released, featuring Jennifer Lopez pole dancing to Fiona Apple’s “Criminal” in a pair of silver glitter Pleasers. P-Valley, the Starz series about a strip club in the Mississippi Delta, features an array of the shoes in every episode. Most recently, Zola came out, based on Aziah “Zola” Wells’s viral 2015 Twitter thread detailing the adventure she embarked on after agreeing to go to Florida with a fellow stripper. And over the past decade, pole dancing has popped up as a trendy workout, with celebrities like Kate Hudson and Busy Phillips testing out their skills. Getty Images Left: Lady Gaga wearing Pleasers in 2017. Right: Naomi Campbell modeling Vivienne Westwood heels in 1994. Sex has always influenced fashion, and now that it is no longer off-limits in other areas of culture, that influence is more obvious than ever. In the past couple of years, Playboy has collaborated with fast fashion brands Missguided and PacSun, and Hustler teamed up with lingerie retailer Playful Promises. Fetishwear and kink-related trends have proliferated both on the runways and in stores. A decade after lucite heels dominated Milan Fashion Week, Valentino debuted a Pleaser-esque boot during its Spring 2021 showing.“As stripper culture has become mainstream, so has the iconic stripper heel,” Jyotisha Bridges, a celebrity wardrobe stylist, told me in an email. “A look that once was branded as ‘taboo’ or ‘low class’ is being introduced to the masses with a hefty price tag. High fashion has a history of taking from the othered members of society and using their stories for profit on the runways. I think that there’s an important lesson on inclusivity in both work, art, and language here — why would having a certain style of heel mean someone was less than?”In 2021, the stripper heel is undoubtedly a more omnipresent concept; the provocative associations don’t shock as much as they used to. Pop culture’s love affair with strippers has trickled down to a Gen Z audience more comfortable with sexuality than any generation before. On TikTok, the hashtag #pleaserheels has more than 118 million views, with users unboxing their shoes, showing off their massive collections, and performing pole tricks in them. One user turned her beat-up Pleaser into a planter; another user, @feliciamonique08, shares videos of herself wearing strikingly high heels while doing various athletic activities, such as running on asphalt and snow, playing baseball, and even swimming.Pleasers also have a reasonable price point and are a lot more accessible than they were in the past. Instead of having to get them “from a stripper store,” as Miley Cyrus advised when she wore an embellished pair in 2017, you can find them at popular digital retailers such as Dolls Kill, PrettyLittleThing, and Shein. Getty Images Carmen Miranda shows off her platform shoes in 1948. While the stripper heel is a modern iteration, the concept of the platform shoe first appeared in Venice in the 15th century. Known as chopines, the thick-soled style was a signifier of upper-class fashion. According to Elizabeth Semmelhack, director and senior curator of the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, incorporating a platform and a separate heel started in the 1930s. Old Hollywood stars such as Mae West, Rita Hayworth, and Carmen Miranda, whose ornate heels became her trademark, all helped to usher the modern platform into the mainstream.In 1948, André Perugia, one of the first documented designers of stilettos, designed a fetish-inspired pump for the Parisian singer Mistinguett. In her 1996 book, Shoes: A Celebration of Pumps, Sandals, Slippers & More, Linda O’Keeffe writes that Perugia once said: “Every woman is not only conscious of her feet, but sex-conscious of them.” Fetish photography began to gain momentum in the 1950s, with pinup models like Bettie Page modeling lingerie, corsets, fishnets, gloves, and patent leather pumps.The style popped up again in the 1970s, worn by stars such as David Bowie, Elton John, and Marvin Gaye (who wore silver platform boots made by his wife, Janis). Stiletto heels finally entered the mix later that decade, when the disco era began influencing fashion trends. “The disco look was connected to ideas of sexual liberation,” said Semmelhack. “I find it really interesting that in the ’90s — and, of course, it really takes off at the turn of the 21st century — there’s this surge of interest for stripper-influenced clothing to integrate itself into women’s daily attire, like thong underwear.” “Why would having a certain style of heel mean someone was less than?” As for the origin of the lucite heel, Semmelhack called it a surprising detail, pointing out that clear plastic footwear began to show up after Disney released Cinderella in 1950. Marilyn Monroe also wore lucite heels in 1953’s How to Marry a Millionaire. “It’s almost like a play on a Cinderella shoe, or on little girls’ princess, dress-up shoes, more so than shoes that link closer to the history of fetish,” she said.In 1990, Ben Hsu founded Pleaser. First, it was an importer and distributor, and then it eventually became one of the biggest destinations for specialty “sexy” footwear, with numerous sister brands such as the goth-themed Demonia and the retro-inspired Bordello. Pleaser’s launch culminated with the era’s penchant for fetish-inspired fashion — designers such as Versace and Mugler sent latex down the runways, and Jean Paul Gaultier put Madonna in a cone bra and corset for her Blond Ambition tour in 1990. And in 1993, Vivienne Westwood debuted the Super Elevated Gillie, a 4-inch front platform with 9-inch heels that would cause Naomi Campbell to tumble on the runway.Although there are other stripper heel brands like Ellie and Tony Shoes, Pleaser is the household name. Sweetpea, a Minneapolis-based burlesque star, exotic dancer, and professional dominatrix, has about 20 pairs of Pleasers in current rotation, including rhinestone-encrusted versions, a glitter leopard print and a biker-style pair, and one set that looks like Converse. She said that the shoes are “exceptionally comfortable” and feel like sneakers. “Being a stripper, I can be in a pair of Pleasers for 10 hours, but with regular fashion heels, my feet might start to bark at me after a couple of hours,” she said. They also provide a “phenomenal leg extension” that looks good while simultaneously supporting dance moves, she said. “The shoe creates even more of a sense of power, beauty, and just sassiness on the pole because it adds that extra lift, length, and ‘feel’ that you can get when you’re moving around.”Mitchell Travers, the costume designer for Hustlers, said that when he began doing research for the film, he figured there would be many different brands to consider. “I quickly learned that Pleasers are truly industry standard, as they are all mostly built on the same balanced last [the foot-shaped form used in the shoemaking process]. The shoe can have a 4-inch heel or an 11-inch heel, but the last remains the same, which keeps it as comfortable as a stripper heel can be,” he told BuzzFeed News. “It also keeps the dancer’s weight balanced so you don’t get specific toe or heel pain.” Travers thinks of Pleasers “in the same way” he thinks of ballet shoes, as they’re designed to support and enhance a style of dance. Mark Peterson / Getty Images Three women stand outside the Pure Platinum Strip Club in Fort Lauderdale. Jose J. Palos, a freelance shoe designer for Ellie and Bettie Page shoes, said that there are a few technical and purposeful reasons that the stripper heel works so well for dancing. “The padding of the insole is cushioned three times more than that of a normal heel. It gives the ultimate comfort for dancing and standing during a long shift,” he explained. “The solid one-piece construction is super important, since classic heels would not be able to endure the demanding dance routines on a pole. The stripper shoe doesn’t flex or bend, which is important for full support. Standard heels would bend at the arch, snap in half, and/or the heel would break off.”There are many more benefits, Palos said, like how the elevated height helps dancers get higher on the pole for aerial tricks, the ease of locking around the pole for stabilization thanks to an angled heel and one-piece base, and how the curved outsole allows for better movement or rocking. “You put on a pair of Pleasers, and suddenly you're in that space to access more of your own sexual power.” The general consensus is that stripper heels like Pleasers are mandatory for the pole, even according to Zola herself. “Kitten heels? On a strippers stage? IM HANDING OUT CITATIONS,” she wrote in a November 2020 tweet. Podcast host Joe Budden also recently singled out the presence of a low heel at a strip club. “I left,” he posted in a June 2021 Instagram story, along with a photo of a dancer wearing low-heeled shoes. To prepare for her role as Zola, actor Taylour Paige took a monthlong gig dancing at Crazy Girls, a strip club in LA. As she told Dazed, “I had these heels from (LA flea market) Slauson Swap Meet, and they were, like, LA Gears — not cool. One of the other girls was like, ‘Those are not bad bitch shoes. Everyone knows that those are cheap stripper heels.’”Sweetpea, who is “only five-one and three quarters,” said that when she puts on a 6-inch heel, it’s like magic. “The proportion just seems to power me up in a She-Ra sort of way. You know how you grab the sword and you’re like, ‘I have the power’? You put on a pair of Pleasers, and suddenly you’re in that space to access more of your own sexual power, or swag, or whatever it is that you want to feel,” she said. “The second I put a pair of my Pleasers on, it basically boosts me in a whole different way.” Barbara Nitke / Courtesy Everett Collection Cardi B in Hustlers This applies no matter where you wear them. Helen Mirren said she wore stripper heels on the red carpet so she could “keep up with all the tall actresses.” “Four-inch platforms give you great height and make your legs look unbelievably long,” the 5-foot-4 actor has said. The 5-foot-1 Lady Gaga is also a Pleaser fan; she’s worn numerous styles over the years, including a 10-inch patent leather boot. Her infamous “meat outfit” included white Pleaser booties wrapped in real meat that was secured with twine. Back in 2009, Coco Austin, wife of rapper Ice-T, famously lifted weights while wearing lucite heels, and actor and former Playboy Playmate Shauna Sand rode a Segway in hers. In the 2015 period horror film Crimson Peak, Jessica Chastain secretly wore stripper heels underneath her Victorian gowns. “The 7-inch stripper shoes are probably a little secret,” costume designer Kate Hawley divulged to InStyle in an interview that same year. “She [Jessica] owned it and made that work and would run around on them — up and down staircases and all over.” (Even SpongeBob’s Patrick Star loves his Pleasers.)Stripper heels command presence on the stage with their visual impact. But their aural effects can be equally powerful. Sweetpea calls it “the heel clack phenomenon”: the sound produced when a dancer smacks their lucite heels together loudly. She describes it as a sort of stripper “lightning bolt” or “whip crack.” “It's something that I do if I’m on stage, or if somebody is not paying attention. I’ll slide my heel out to the edge of the tip rail and just clap, like, right the fuck up, and they jump, and then I’ll smile back at them,” Sweetpea said with a laugh.The fact that they come with their own sound effect is merely a bonus. Stripper heels are a sartorial conduit for empowerment and boldness, whether they’re being worn on the pole, on the red carpet, or on a Segway. “The second that you see somebody walk out in that kind of shoe...that platform, lucite banger of a heel, you’re like, Oh, fuck yeah,” said Sweetpea. “I know exactly the energy that they’re portraying.” ● Justin J Wee for BuzzFeed News This story is part of a weeklong series about how we have sex now.
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Rose Byrne is perfectly cast as Sheila Rubin in 'Physical' on Apple TV+. Photo Courtesy of Apple TV+ There’s a lot of buzz swirling around Apple TV+ these days. Of course, the streamer has some of the best television series, including Ted Lasso (which just received another 20 Emmy nominations) and the Emmy, SAG and Critics Choice Award-winning series The Morning Show, which also nabbed more Emmy nominations today. As fans await third seasons for each of the above, another brilliant Apple TV+ series has been largely overlooked. Physical, which has thus far seemed to fly under the radar, is a dark comedy set in 1980s San Diego. The story follows one woman as she aims to change her life and women's lives everywhere with the power of aerobics. In it, she finds a path to freedom. The first 10-episode (five-hour) season didn’t get much attention when it premiered in 2021. Of course, not every show will become an immediate worldwide sensation like Squid Game. But the lack of attention Physical received was surprising due to the show’s top-notch writing and acting. In addition, what makes this show so much fun is the eighties fashion and music. The story revolves around Sheila Rubin (the perfectly cast Rose Byrne), and it’s her inner, and often cruel, voice that narrates and drives the story. Sheila is a wife and mother who is struggling to keep it together. She fights against her demons, haunting childhood trauma and an overall dissatisfaction with her life. However, she soon finds the answer to her woes in aerobics. Some speculate that this series was inspired by the life of Jane Fonda. Rose Byrne and Murray Bartlett in 'Physical' now streaming on Apple TV+. Photo Courtesy of Apple TV+ Series creator Annie Weisman and her team put together the perfect ensemble cast that includes Rory Scovel as Sheila’s husband, Danny, a man who fumbles to understand his wife and salvage his family. In addition, the Rubins are good friends with the hilarious Ernie Hauser (Ian Gomez) and his wife, Greta (Dierdre Friel). Unfortunately, they’re also frenemies with another couple, Tyler and Bunny (Lou Taylor Pucci and Della Saba), and the hilarity ensues when the pair feel betrayed by Sheila. Rounding out the cast is Paul Sparks as John Breem, a man who challenges and changes Sheila. This season brings Murray Bartlett (Emmy-nominated for White Lotus) as Vinnie Green, a fellow aerobics enthusiast who could be Sheila’s arch-enemy or her best friend. Bartlett is the perfect addition to the cast; fingers crossed he returns for another season. The writing is sharp, including that harsh voice of Sheila’s, and though it all swirls around her, each character is multi-dimensional and hilarious in their own right. So many women can relate to that relentless inner scathing voice, and though it can be triggering at times, this fan is in it for the long haul. Seeing Sheila fight against her self-doubts and overcome her dark past is inspiring. If she can do it, perhaps we all can. Della Saba and Lou Taylor Pucci in 'Physical' on Apple TV+. Photo Courtesy of Apple TV+ And for those who grew up in the 1980s, it’s fun to revisit the wild fashion, big hair, and of course, the music. Tights, leotards and leg warmers could even make a comeback. In total, in its first two seasons, Physical consists of 20 episodes, each roughly 30 minutes, making this the perfect 10-hour weekend binge. Finally, this deserving series is gaining a following. Because the second season ends with the perfect cliffhanger and set up for a third season, one can only hope TV lovers will binge en masse and ensure Sheila and her inner circle return for more drama, hilarity and fun.
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Picture this glamorous sight: I’m walking to grab a salad during my work lunch break last week, and the hemline of my baggy jeans are dragging across the dirty New York streets. Across my shoulder is a giant Peter Do bag, which could easily fit a corgi or a beagle. My outfit is hard to miss—it literally takes up space—and I can feel the stares of strangers from all angles. Of course, they don’t know that I’m test-driving the oversized style trend that’s been taking over the runways and being embraced by stars like Justin Bieber, Hailey Bieber, and Bella Hadid. To them, I am simply someone who is swimming—perhaps drowning—in supersized fashion.On the runways, brands like Balenciaga, Peter Do, and Marc Jacobs have all shown XXL shapes in pieces like denim, dresses, and suiting. It didn’t take long for the look to catch on among A-listers. Justin Bieber went viral at this year’s Grammy Awards when he showed up in a huge Balenciaga suit complete with Crocs. Celebrity stylists have been seeing an uptick in their clients coming on board with the spacious look, too. “We’re seeing a return of ‘90s trends in general, and we really love to see the reemergence of hugely oversized pieces—they can be so fun to play with,” says Zadrian Smith of the stylist duo Zadrian + Sarah, who currently dress stars such as Ariana DeBose. Peter Do fall 2022
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Photo: Courtesy of Marc JacobsIntrigued by these commanding silhouettes, I wondered if I—a non-celebrity—could pull off the bold look. As someone who was a devoted skinny jean wearer during the 2010s, a humongous pair of jeans is extremely out of my comfort zone—but my fashion resolution this year was to experiment more. So, armed with my jumbo clothes and bags, and with the help of advice from three pro stylists, I embraced going baggy for a week below. Turns out, there are tips and tricks to nailing the look—including knowing which pieces to invest in, nailing layers, and considering proportion. “All of these styling choices keep someone from drowning in the clothes,” says Smith.Test-driving Peter Do's Dumpling bag and Closed x Michael Philouze's baggy jeansPhoto: Irene KimBelow, the five things I learned while embracing big, baggy ’fits.Jeans are the perfect entry point.Skinny jeans were officially declared over by Gen Z in 2020, and this summer it’s all about the baggy fit. Bella Hadid wore an impeccable pair after the Balenciaga couture show in Paris this month. If you think about it, big denim is the perfect entry point into the oversized trend: It’s a versatile, wear-with-everything piece. Pair it with a tighter-fitting white tee (or a cropped one like Bella’s), and you’ve got a strong look. “The key to oversized jeans is they need to be really big throughout, except for the waist,” says Thomas Christos Kikis, who styles Gabrielle Union. “If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the proportion, throw on a heel—a little bit of height and glamour help to offset the volume.” While test-driving a pair of widened Closed x Michael Philouze jeans, I found them giving my work button-ups an instantly cool, effortless feel. They’re slightly more current and edgy than your standard straight-leg or skinny jean.Bella Hadid
Photo: Getty ImagesA huge bag is, above all, very practical.Carting around a giant Peter Do Dumpling bag for the day, I was worried the hefty crossbody might make my back give out. But, surprisingly, the jumbo style (while a tad heavy) was not only comfortable to carry, but it could also fit anything I could possibly need for a busy work day. Too often, I’ve sported cute mini bags that only fit my keys and lip gloss. Now, I could actually cart around a laptop, all my chargers, water, and even a change of clothes to work out after with ease! You don’t have to go that big, though: A smaller hobo bag, like the tan style that Zoë Kravitz wore back in April, nails the feel of the supersize trend in a more manageable way. “Small bag fatigue is starting to settle in,” agrees Kikis. “People are out again and they have stuff! The Fendi Spy bag era is upon us, and I’m ready.” Zoe Kravitz
Photo: Getty ImagesIt’s worth sizing up in suiting.Yes, you can do baggy formalwear! Justin Bieber proved this at this year’s Grammy Awards, when he wore an extra-large suit by Balenciaga with the label’s Crocs collab. While it’s an unexpected silhouette, the baggy suit—also worn by CL during couture week in Paris this month—makes for a fresh, youthful take on 9-to-5 dressing. It doesn’t feel as stiff or humdrum as a traditional slim-suit and tie–and sizing up gives the two-piece way more attitude. It’s perfect for those work days or meetings that aren’t so serious. Plus, they are more comfortable (a not-so-surprising theme with baggy clothing). I recently bought a Prada blazer that’s deliberately roomy, and to offset it, I’ve been pairing it with slimmer tanks and even shorts. Stylist Sarah Edmiston of Zadrian + Sarah agrees with my approach. “If it’s a massively oversized suit on a woman, maybe she doesn’t have a shirt on underneath, so you get that lovely V of décolletage, and she’s pushed up the sleeves.”Justin Bieber
Photo: Getty ImagesConsider proportion…It’s important to take fit into consideration when experimenting with baggy silhouettes. If you look at the runways and stars like Hailey Bieber, Bella Hadid, and Katie Holmes, they often take a small-top, big-pant approach to the trend (or vice versa). Stylists agree that one oversized statement piece is better than two (or three, or four). “We like to have clients target one element of something oversized at a time—so a giant tote bag or a baggy jean, but not to do volume everywhere with all pieces,” says Smith. I kept this in mind on a particularly hot, humid day when I was testing out a pair of baggy jorts. I styled them with a tighter-fitting silk button-up top and chunky lug-sole sandals, to give the roomy look some much-needed structure.Hailey Bieber
Photo: Getty Images… and don’t be afraid to show skin!Oversized dressing might not be the sexiest trend, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be alluring. Stars like Gabrielle Union have proven this: She recently stepped out wearing a roomy Closed suit paired with a bra top. Stylists agree a dash of skin will save it from being too frumpy. “We always try with oversized dressing to show the right amount of skin, for balance,” says Edmiston. “Perhaps she’s paired a big blazer with cycling shorts, and is showcasing a bit of bare leg.” Kikis echoes the sentiment. “When it comes to oversized clothing, my one rule is always show some skin—somewhere, anywhere in your body. An exposed chest will make the biggest blazer work.” Knowing this, I made the tight black tank top my best friend this week. I even paired it with baggy suit trousers for a date, and felt sexy. Now that I’m officially team baggy, there’s simply no going back this summer. Join me, will you?Gabrielle Union
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The Duchess of Cambridge has come out on top as the best dressed star of 2022.In a list compiled by Tatler, Kate Middleton, 40, was crowned a style queen as she wowed royal fans with her chic outfits at public events including Royal Ascot and the Platinum Jubilee.The magazine's 25 Best Dressed list, which celebrates glamourous outfits from both women and men, paid particular mention to those who have harked back to the 1980s this year in their outfits.The magazine drew parallels between the Duchess of Cambridge's polka dot Alessandra Rich dress at Royal Ascot in June and Julia Roberts' similar chic outfit from a scene in Pretty Woman when she attends a polo match.Eagle-eyed royal fans may have likened Kate's outfit to another classic look worn in the 1980s - by her late mother-in-law Princess Diana, who wore a strikingly similar outfit to Royal Ascot in 1986.Others held up as having enviable style in this year's list include Bridgerton star Simone Ashley and ballet dancer Francesca Hayward.Here, FEMAIL reveals the fashionistas who made it into Tatler's top 10. 1. Kate Middleton The Duchess of Cambridge, 40, wore a yellow Emilia Wickstead coat dress to the Platinum Jubilee celebrations At this year's Royal Ascot, Kate Middleton wore a white polka-dot dress in an ode to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana Tatler's top 25 Best Dressed 2022 1. Kate Middleton2. Vimbai Masiyiwa3. Freya Aspinall4. Sophie Hermann5. Conor Gallagher6. Tamara Beckwith Veroni7. Hamish Bowles8. Simone Ashley9. Francesca Hayward10. Joe Locke11. Princess Beatrice12. Viscount Althorp13. Romeo Beckham 14. Emilia Jones15. The Marquess of Lorne16. The Duke of Richmond17. Belma Gaudio18. Evie Henderson19. Nicky Haslam20. Rocco Ritchie21. Mia Regan22. Dame Helen Mirren23. Dina Asher-Smith24. Rahi Chadda25. Cyrill Ibrahim The Duchess of Cambridge, 40, is an undisputed style queen who champions British designers in her wardrobe.Mother-of-three Kate has also been known to celebrate high street brands, and will often recycle outfits in the interest of sustainability.Appearing at the Commonwealth Games this week, Kate wore a sleek white Alexander McQueen suit for the third time, costing £1,945.The Duchess has a particular fondness for McQueen and has worn the designer's clothes several times - most notably on her wedding day.Of late, she's been wearing Alessandra Rich on repeat and it's perhaps no coincidence that the designer's vintage-inspired designs are very reminiscent of her late mother-in-law Princess Diana. At Royal Ascot this year, the Duchess turned heads in a polka dot dress and black hat that looked as if it could have come straight from Diana's wardrobe. 2. Vimbai Masiyiwa Vimbair Masiyiwa, a businesswoman from Zimbabwe, often steals the show in statement dresses Vimbai, who runs a hospitality empire, is not afraid to don bright, bold coloursBusinesswoman Vimbai Masiyiwa celebrates colour and elegance in her wardrobe.The Zimbabwean entrepreneur, who runs the Batoka Hospitality Group, is often pictured on Instagram in standout dresses and statement headpieces.Vimbai recently posted a photo of herself wearing a vibrant yellow off-shoulder dress on her Instagram page.The caption read: 'When you can’t find the sunshine, be the sunshine.' She paired the dress with black stilettos with spikes.While she certainly knows how to pull off an occasion frock, Vimbai also pulls together casual outfits with style.Whether it's a white linen shirt and jeans combination or a flannel overshirt paired with Hunter wellington boots, Vimbai always looks her best for walks in the countryside.3. Freya Aspinall Freya Aspinall, in her late teens, was signed to modelling agency Storm a few years ago Freya recently chanelled '90s style in an Instagram snap with her mother Donna Air to celebrate her birthday Model and animal lover Freya Aspinall, who is in her late teens, is following in the footsteps of her conservationist family by taking on projects around the world.The daughter of Donna Air and Damian Aspinall, who owns Howlett's wildlife park in Kent, has a similar bond with animals and was raised around them - but despite having an active and outdoorsy lifestyle Freya still finds time to be a style icon.The model, who is signed to Storm modelling agency, has championed online retailers like PrettyLittleThing in the past.She has also been known to favour Charlotte Tilbury make-up.The model recently posted a photo of herself and her mother on Instagram to celebrate Donna Air's birthday.In one photo, Freya is wearing a maroon Dior T shirt and low-rise white jeans, harking back to the 1990s.4. Sophie Hermann Sophie Hermann, 35, pictured wearing a Nur Karaata dress and Aruna Seth sandals in Desenzano del Garda Making an appearance at Henley Royal Regatta this summer, Sophie wore s bright green dress with hot pink accessoriesMaking her name on reality TV series Made in Chelsea, Sophie Hermann, 35, has made fourth place in the list.The fashion designer from Munich, Germany, is often spotted at high-profile events, stealing the show in bold colours and prints.In recent years she has designed a clothing line inspired by the traditional dress of Oktoberfest - which she attends in her hometown every year.She has also collaborated with online brands like Never Fully Dressed.Sophie, who jokingly gives herself the nickname 'The Duchess' has previously revealed her fashion pet peeve is fake fur - which she hopes will never make its return.Just last month Sophie attended Henley Royal Regatta, where she wore a green cut-out maxi dress with bright pink print.She accessorised the colour-clashing outfit with pink heeled sandals and a pink handbag.5. Conor Gallagher Chelsea FC footballer Conor Gallagher, 22, was the highest-ranked man on the Best Dressed listChelsea FC midfielder Conor Gallagher, 22, is the highest-ranked man on the Best Dressed list.According to the magazine, he has pride of place in the top five when he is not wearing a football kit due to his dressed-down look.In particular, his fondness for brands like Fendi and Gucci make him a stylish standout among his peers.Conor's Instagram photos show him donning baseball caps and bandanas to accessorise his shoulder-length brunette locks.He also shows his love of Fendi, having recently worn swimming shorts from the Italian fashion house on a family holiday.6. Tamara Beckwith Veroni Tamara Beckwith Veroni, 52, is an original It Girl and long-standing fashion iconSocialite and original 'It Girl' Tamara Beckwith Veroni, 52, from west London, is a long-standing fashion icon.Tamara, who has also dipped her toes into reporting for British TV shows like Watchdog and This Morning, is always elegant on a red carpet and knows exactly how to turn heads.Writing for The Daily Mail in 2020, the socialite detailed some of the outfits she wore in her favourite photos.In one photo, taken while at a Burberry event, she wore a tiny T shirt she had brought from Los Angeles which featured an image of 60s model Twiggy.With the real-life Twiggy at the event, the pair took a photo together in which the model put her hand over Tamara's t-shirt.7. Hamish Bowles Vogue's editor-at-large Hamish Bowles nailed this year's Met Gala brief of the Gilded Age Hamish is not afraid of bold colours and prints, and is often pictured showing off his avant-garde style on InstagramAnother man to make the list is Vogue's editor-at-large Hamish Bowles. The British fashion journalist made a splash at this year's Met Gala in a classic top hat and tails.He paired the traditional outfit with black velvet loafers embroidered with his initials, 'HB', in gold.Walking with a cane and carrying his top hat under one arm, the fashionista wore a crown of bronze leaves on his head, in an ode to the Gilded Age theme of the event.In photos on his Instagram page Hamish celebrates bold colours and patterns, which often complement the extravagant surroundings he finds himself in.Doing away with gender conventions for how a man tend to dress, Hamish does not fear floral prints and will often clash colours.8. Simone Ashley Simone Ashley, 27, stunned at this year's BAFTAs in a bright fuchsia Valentino jumpsuit Simone, who stars in series two of Bridgerton and Netflix's sex education, is a rising star in the fashion worldWoman of the hour Simone Ashley is hot property in 2022 as the protagonist of series two of Bridgerton, while also playing a lead role in Sex Education.The Netflix fan favourite, 27, also stuns off-screen and has become known for stealing the show in block colours on the red carpet.She left viewers open-mouthed as she appeared at this year's BAFTA awards in a fuchsia Valentino jumpsuit.The young actress also stunned at the Bridgerton premier in a black-and-white lace Gucci two-piece. At this year's Met Gala, Simone was one of the guests who nailed the Gilded Age brief in a black and bronze Moschino look.9. Francesca Hayward Ballet dancer Francesca Hayward made the list for adding ballet chic to her every day outfits - but she has also been known to embrace a more classic lookBallet dancer Francesca Hayward, 30, scraped into Tatler's top 10 by adding a touch of ballerina chic to her every day outfits.The talented dancer, who trained at the Royal Ballet School, made her film debut when she starred in the movie adaptation of Cats as Victoria the White Cat.When she isn't performing, Francesca keeps her signature style close to her job, adding tulle to her outfits. However, while promoting her Hollywood debut the multi-talented 30-year-old kept her style more down to earth.10. Joe Locke Heartstopper star Joe Locke, 18, stole the show at this year's BAFTAs in a bright pink suit from Parisian designer Ami Joe, pictured at the GQ Style magazine relaunch party in London, has earned a firm fan base for his stylish outfitsActor and break-out star of LGBT Netflix show Heartstopper Joe Locke stunned in a pink suit as he attended his first ever BAFTAs award ceremony this year.The 18-year-old oozed style in the suit, from Parisian designer Ami, which he accessorised with a Swarovski necklace.Pink appears to be Joe's colour as the actor has also posed in lighter shaded pink suits for various photoshoots.His fondness for the colour has led to some fans dubbing him 'The Bubblegum Prince'.
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A model presents a creation by Russian designer Slava Zaitsev at the Moscow Fashion Week Russia at Zaryadye Park in central Moscow, Russia, June 20, 2022. REUTERS/Evgenia NovozheninaRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comSummaryThis content was produced in Russia, where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine.MOSCOW, June 27 (Reuters) - Under its glitzy facade, the Russian high-fashion industry faces an uncertain future.Scores of Western designer labels have quit Russia as part of a backlash against Moscow's decision to send troops into Ukraine, leaving their domestic competitors to take centre-stage.But at the annual Moscow Fashion Week, which showcases the work of Russian designers, industry professionals said seizing that opportunity would not be easy.Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com"We need to develop the production of fabrics because our fabrics and accessories are all imported," said Yulia Lavrichenko, a fashion stylist taking part in the event last week. "Unfortunately, our designers are suffering from this for the time being."Even Russian couturiers rely heavily on Italy to provide the exclusive materials that go into clothing their wealthy clientele.And while China, Bangladesh, Belarus and Turkey all continue to provide mass-market clothes and materials to Russia, Italy is taking part in European Union sanctions that make trade at the luxury end very difficult.Olga Sinitsyna, whose brand SCORA designs hats and accessories, said her business was just emerging from the shock of the pandemic when Russia's military campaign began, sending the rouble tumbling and import prices skyrocketing.The rouble has since bounced back, "but logistics are 10 times more expensive", she said, adding that she had been left with no choice but to increase her prices."You have to understand that everything you see here is not made from Russian raw materials," she said. "This, of course, affects the cost ... But here the choice is either you do it - or you cry and do nothing. I choose to do it."For designer Albina Akkulova, known for fairy tale-inspired dresses embroidered with beads and gold thread, the growing constraints will force designers to come up with creative solutions and innovators to put some of their energy into promoting a domestic fashion manufacturing base."For Russia as a whole, it's new possibilities," she said, backstage after her brand's runway show. "We'll create something of our own, develop our own fashion industry."Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comReporting by Reuters; Editing by Kevin Liffey, William MacleanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
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It’s possible Madonna just isn’t capable of giving anything less than her all. The queen’s fandom is such that if she were to give a 7 minute concert consisting solely of harmonica solos, there’d still be a line down several city blocks. But if she’s going to perform for her fans, during New York City Pride none the less, she’s going to give it her all. Her show at Terminal 5 on Thursday June 23rd, presented in support of both her new remix collection Finally Enough Love and the World of Women NFT collection’s WoW Foundation, proved as much. Taking the form of a variety show, the event had more stunts, guests, and surprises than even Bill Hader’s Stefon character from Saturday Night Live could imagine. Bob the Drag Queen acted as MC, while his fellow Drag Race champion Violet Chachki did an elaborate burlesque act in a chair suspended from the ceiling, then ballroom legend and Madonna’s former Blonde Ambition-era backup dancer Jose Xtravaganza performed a routine to “Vogue” alongside Laganja Estranja. Madonna herself made out with Dominican rapper Tokischa during a rendition of “Hung Up,” and danced alongside son (and emerging style star in his own right) David Banda. In perhaps the biggest surprise of the night, Madonna brought out Saucy Santana to duet on a remixed version of his “Material Girl,” proving there’s room for more than one hit of the same name. Then the night ended with everyone involved on stage two-stepping to “Celebration.” “It’s a tough job, but somebody has to do it,” Madonna told the crowd at one point (shortly before remarking that in New York City, “if you can make it here, then you must be queer”). Of course, Madonna’s job involves outfitting herself, and she gave W an exclusive look into her fittings for the show. The mood board for the looks mixed Pride with her own legacy while incorporating some of her favorite established labels (Gucci and, of course, Versace) with some up-and-coming designers. Photo by Ricardo GomesThe focal point of her first outfit for the night, worn during “Hung Up,” was a custom sleeveless bomber jacket adorned with chains from up-an-coming label SEKS (the label is also a favorite of Julia Fox, who was in the audience where guests were sipping Madonna-themed Belvedere cocktails). Photo by Ricardo Gomes“It was important for Madonna and myself to include emerging New York designers into her show costumes,” stylist Eyob Yohannes told W. “SEKS provided a modern, cool, athletic aesthetic with a unique point of view that M and I very much loved." The look was finished with a vintage bustier from Illisas, shorts by Zhivago, and Givenchy boots. Photo by Ricardo GomesThe inspiration for the look worn during the Saucy Santana duet was Madonna’s own “Material Girl” video, though it was Santana who channeled the Marilyn Monroe-inspired pink dress. “M thought it would be great for Saucy to reference her pink dress look while she played the masculine counterpart in the video,” said Yohannes. Madonna herself, instead, channeled one of the tuxedoed dancers with a Pride twist and an assist from Donatella Versace. Photo by Ricardo GomesPhoto by Ricardo Gomes“When M and I were discussing costumes it was a no brainer to reach out to Versace to make a custom look for this event,” said Yohannes. “M has had a longstanding relationship with Donatella, whom she had just seen at a wedding. The Versace atelier created a custom suit dress from the runway show with custom hand painted Versace pins in pride colors.” Photo by Ricardo Gomes. The final look of the night borrowed from Gucci’s recent collaboration with Adidas. She wore a matching jacket and short over a bustier from Anoeses, a Ukrainian label specializing in high-fashion fetishwear. The pointed cups subtlety references a certain famous cone bra. Photo by Ricardo GomesPhoto by Ricardo Gomes"It has been extremely exciting to delve into M’s archives and find ways to reference past looks with a modern and fresh perspective,” said Yohannes. “Juxtaposing new fashion with nods to M’s historic moments has been quite the journey.”
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Unquestionably, the pandemic has ripped up the rulebook on what counts as acceptable attire in the office. What is in question, however, is how the new rules pertain in the midst of a searing heatwave. Can you, as the leaders of the G7 recently did, ditch the tie? The suit, even? Are shorts considered passable in such extremes? And what about footwear? Here’s our guide to help you cut through the dress code haze.DOEmbrace city shortsThom Browne shorts. Photograph: ThomBrowne.comUnless your employer has a strict dress code, city shorts – tailored and cut on or just above the knee – are an elegant way to keep cool. The American fashion designer Thom Browne is a master of the look, for men and women, but the high street has plenty of options, too.Wear natural fibresZara linen suit. Photograph: Zara.comFortunately, temperature-regulating linen is having a (sustainable) fashion moment, with many womenswear brands offering their take on the wide-leg linen trouser suit, including Marks & Spencer, Mint Velvet and Zara. Meanwhile, M&S has a range of silk and linen suiting for men, and John Lewis has linen suits and linen-cotton blend shirts. Cotton and silk are also your heatwave allies – with silk, look for seersucker or patterned pieces, which will be better at concealing any sweaty creases.Wear more casual footwearTempting as it may be when the weather is hot, the sockless loafer for men is just all too Philip Green in Monaco. If your office permits a smart trainer, we would recommend Common Projects’ sleek, minimal style. Grenson’s Quincy, a smart, hand-painted calf leather sandal, has a substantial look that wouldn’t feel out of place in a workplace. Women may want to opt for slingbacks and mules – not only do they expose more of the foot, they’re easier to kick off under the desk.Grenson’s Quincy sandals. Photograph: grenson.comDON’TWear beachwearYour rule of thumb for your heatwave office outfit is that anything you would wear to the beach is most likely going to be inappropriate for the workplace. Save flip-flops, jelly sandals, kaftans, short shorts and crop tops for the seaside.Wear more pieces than you need toFor women, why confine yourself within separates when a loose dress will allow air to flow more freely around you? Do you need to wear sleeves, even? A sleeveless dress will avert the possibility of sweat patches. For men, your workplace dress code may permit you to wear a polo shirt or lightweight T-shirt instead of a shirt and tie, if worn with a suit (if they’re still insisting on that).Wear vest topsThey’re lightweight, on-trend and a summer staple – for men and for women. But in the office, they come across as more vest than top. The vest top sits clearly on the wrong side of the line for acceptable casualwear in the workplace.
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Co-hosts Lawrence Schlossman and James Harris of the Throwing Fits podcast are tired after a night of menswear revelry celebrating their new capsule collection with Mr Porter at the popular Lower East Side bar, Ray’s.“These are hangover fits,” described Schlossman of the duo’s matching blue Throwing Fits cap and bright orange mesh branded shorts. It’s a sign of the many Ebb’s beers and gin and tonics that flowed around the corner of Rivington and Chystie the evening before.The cult menswear show joined forces with the luxury retailer to launch the 70+ piece collection in collaboration with 13 of the industry’s esteemed and emerging brands, including Beams Plus, Drake’s, Stòffa, Maiden Name, mfpen, Monitaly, and Hayato Today.“The ethos of this project is what our entire careers and even just personal fandom in menswear have been building towards for over 10 years. James and I have been using the phrase: the culmination of our life’s work,” said Schlossman.The capsule collection goes beyond their personal ambitions and taps into the essence of the community they’ve created by partnering with small and up-and-coming brands, in turn giving them exposure that may otherwise have been merely a dream.“These brands are part of this because we think they’re the future of the industry,” said Schlossman. “There’s something they do that they do better than anybody else. When it comes to Stòffa we knew we needed one of those studio suits. When it comes to Hayato we knew we needed his beautiful double knees, Connor McKnight, with the knit rugbys that he’s known for now. Everyone was picked because they’re a killer and a specialist when it comes to certain stuff.”“Because of the monetary injection that Mr Porter gave them by being a part of this or by buying by placing an order on the product, they’re able to jumpstart their [Maiden Name] jewelry program,” added Harris. “Hayato Today, he’s a one-man operation. Tory Van Thompson, just hustling out of his own apartment/studio. He is now sitting next to Tom Ford on Mr Porter.”The fashion-obsessed decade-long friends are still pinching themselves. When they first left their day jobs in fashion media in 2016, collaborating with a global luxury e-commerce retailer was not on their radar. “Hell no,” said Schlossman. “We didn’t think that we were recording weekly, let alone like breaking the timeline with this kind of industry moment. That’s how it felt at the party last night, look at the VIP guestlist from Nick Wooster and Aaron Levine, Josh Paskowitz, the designers of a lot of our favorite brands, and then all the fans. I think if you would have told me that this would happen, I probably wouldn’t have believed you.”Their twice-weekly hour-plus episodes have touched a vast society of garment-curious young men. “And a couple of girls,” Schlossman added. “And they love clothes, and they support us and they are respectful and wonderful people and they also know how to have a good fucking time. I’ll tell you that much.”The spectacle itself took over much of the block. “We said we need three things,” Harris said of their scheming with Mr Porter. “We need a shitload of people to show up, open bar and Shy’s Burgers and Fries, and we got all three.”Among the aforementioned shitload of people in attendance were collaborators Connor McKnight, Hayato Arai, David Lê of Maiden Name, Agyesh Madan of Stòffa, and Tory Van Thompson. Also spotted on Chrystie Street were former guests of the show Sean Evans, Andrew Chen of 3Sixteen, Josh Peskowitz, Mordechai Rubinstein, Jon Caramanica, and Nolita Dirtbag.
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The Duchess of Cambridge led the glamour as members of the royal family arrived for day four of Royal Ascot, amid soaring temperatures today.Looking effortlessly elegant, Kate, 40, donned a £1,970 Alessandra Rich polka dot dress as she joined Prince William, 39, in the traditional carriage procession. This is the first time the Cambridges have attended the Berkshire meeting since 2019.The Queen has two horses running today but, amid her ongoing mobility issues, she didn't join her family members stepping out for the occasion - which included Peter Phillips and his girlfriend Lindsay Wallace, who attended a number of events with the monarch’s grandson over the Platinum Jubilee weekend.With temperatures predicted to reach 31C (87.8F) but feeling hotter, organisers have announced that the dress code will not be enforced in all enclosures and male attendees will be allowed to remove jackets and ties.Dusting off their finery, guests pulled out all the stops as they arrived at the lavish racing event, opting to wear a colourful array of dresses, over-the-top headgear and shimmering jewellery. Winning smiles: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge could be seen beaming as they arrived at the fourth day of Royal Ascot Couple goals: Prince William and Kate, who share three children, Prince George, eight, Princess Charlotte, seven, and Prince Louis, three, together, appeared both as stylish as each other when attending the event todayStylish: Looking effortlessly elegant, Kate, 40, donned a £1,970 Alessandra Rich polka dot dress as she joined Prince William, 39, in the traditional carriage procession Looking good: Mother-of-three Kate teamed her high-neck polka dot dress with a matching white and black floral hat, as well as pearl drop earrings, while sporting a smattering of glamorous makeup Mother-of-three Kate teamed her high-neck polka dot dress with a matching white and black floral hat, as well as Princess Diana's diamond and pearl earrings, while sporting a smattering of glamorous makeup.Her husband, the Duke of Cambridge, appeared dashing in a morning suit with a top hat and light blue patterned tie as he arrived alongside her in the carriage.Joining the royal couple at the event was Lady Gabriella Windsor, who looked chic in a white top hat and a blue patterned dress.The daughter of the Queen's cousin Prince Michael of Kent, 41, paired her statement headpiece with a pale pink clutch bag and matching, pointed toe heels. She wore a simple silver bracelet on her wrist, and opted for low-key make-up.Lady Gabriella, who attended with her financier husband Thomas Kingston, didn't disappoint in a dazzling blue patterned button-down dress, which gathered at the sleeves. Mr Kingston was also dressed to impress in a grey top hat, pink tie and fitted tailcoat.It's all about the accessories: Adding a touch of glitz to her ensemble, Kate wore her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana's diamond and pearl earrings Charming: The Duke of Cambridge appeared dashing in a morning suit with a top hat and light blue patterned tie as he arrived alongside Kate Back again! This is the first time the Cambridges (pictured today) have attended the Berkshire meeting since 2019 Different dress code: With temperatures predicted to reach 31C (87.8F) but feeling hotter, organisers have announced that the dress code will not be enforced in all enclosures and male attendees will be allowed to remove jackets and ties. Pictured, Kate and WilliamLady Gabriella's appearance at Royal Ascot comes amid reports Prince and Princess Michael of Kent are to retire from public life. This year, Prince Michael, the Queen's first cousin and a fluent Russian speaker with a lineage to Tsar Nicholas II, was forced to sever his ties to Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.He stepped down as patron of the Russo-British Chamber of Commerce, and handed back an Order of Friendship award, one of Russia’s highest honours.Michael, who turns 80 next month, and his wife, Marie-Christine, 77, will step down from public life, according to The Daily Telegraph. It is understood the retirement will coincide with the prince’s birthday on July 4.Spot on! Kate's high-neck dress featured statement shoulder pads and was cinched in at the waist by a belt fashioned out of the same material as the frock What a beauty! Kate opted for a smokey eye, rose blush and a bright red lipstick for her makeup look this afternoon Joining the royal couple (pictured) at the event was Lady Gabriella Windsor, who looked chic in a white top hat and a blue patterned dress Royal day out: Kate and William were joined in their carriage alongside The Hon. Arthur Vestey and The Hon. Mrs. Vestey Say cheese! Racegoers were eager to take photos as the Duke of Cambridge and The Duchess of Cambridge went past on a carriageOther notable arrivals this afternoon include Boris Johnson's wife, Carrie, who stunned in an Emilia Wickstead white dress that was rented from MyWardrobeHQ for the occasion, in keeping with her love of sustainable fashion.Seen by many as the calendar highlight of the British summer season, Royal Ascot has finally returned to its former, pre-pandemic glory - with attendees unhindered by Covid restrictions and encouraged to go all out in the sartorial stakes.Indeed, this year's published Style Guide for the event, the eleventh of its kind, requests formality remains in the Royal Enclosure - but hints at a more relaxed approach elsewhere, suggesting exuberant occasion wear is positively encouraged in 2022.Today's catwalk included monochrome frocks, flashes of fuschia and floating summer dresses in yellow and greens. Many of those arriving at the main spectators' enclosure opted for co-ordinating outfits with pals too. Hat's off to Ascot! Several ladies made their over-the-top headgear the main stars of their ensembles when attending the fourth day of Royal Ascot A rainbow of colour! Dusting off their finery, guests pulled out all the stops as they attended the fourth day of the Berkshire horse racing event, opting to wear a colourful array of dresses Fun friends! Many of those arriving at the main spectators' enclosure opted for co-ordinating outfits with pals tooReality TV stars Ferne McCann and Georgia Townsend flocked to the races, with Ferne wearing gorgeous bold colours while Georgia kept it subtle in white Stylish but practical: These fashionably-dressed women were prepared for the heat, arriving with mini fans due to the hot weather Saying yes! A marriage proposal takes place at Royal Ascot, with the groom getting down on one knee to ask the question to his partner, who is dressed in an elegant green dressEffortlessly elegant: Racegoers ooze sophistication as they showcase their fashionable attire on the fourth day of Royal AscotMonochrome or a splash of colour? While some Ascot attendees kept it cool in black and white, others sported fabulously bright prints paired with classic accessories Wow! One glamorous Royal Ascot racegoer made sure to command attention with a huge hat, featuring black roses Other attendees drew attention with enormous feather fascinators in both black and white and bursts of colour, ensuring no one could miss them Model Rosie Tapner wore a short-sleeved white dress with a patterned bow which she paired with a bolero hat. As temperatures soared she wore her hair in a low bunFamous faces: Good Morning Britain's Charlotte Hawkins stuns in a red and blue floral ensemble, while Jenni Falconer shows off her yellow dress while journeying on the tubeDeeper shades of blue! Racegoers including Lady Gabriella Windsor (pictured right) opted for different shades of blue gowns Cream of the crop! The Prime Minister's wife Carrie Johnson (pictured right) turned heads when arriving at Royal Ascot in a white ensemble teamed with high heelsPlenty of fans adopted a patriotic theme too, to ensure the Platinum Jubilee celebrations continue, with red, white and blue incorporated into their outfits for the day. Racegoers have long been accustomed to dressing to impress for Royal Ascot - but this year, the annual event appears to be encouraging guests to be more daring than ever with their outfit choices.This year's Royal Ascot Style Guide, which is the eleventh of its kind, is keen to demonstrate to racing followers around the world that British fashion houses can help those attending the Royal Meeting is about looking your best.Meanwhile it also appears to encourage racegoers to embrace a more 'casual' look at the event, with female models posing in mini dresses and platform heels, while men are permitted to wear Cuban shirts and printed garments.Splash of colour! Georgia Toffolo cut an elegant figure in a lace gown, while other racegoers went for more vibrant outfitsHat's the spirit! The order of the day appeared to be glamorous, attention-stealing headgear - including one woman who wore a bright pink bow piece Girls day out! The Prime Minister's wife Carrie looked in great spirits as she made her way to the racecourse with a group of pals Red alert! A racing fan turned up the heet in a vibrant scarlet dress and wisely carried a fan to keep her cool on the hottest day of the year (left). Shining bright! A stylish racegoer was the star of the show in a blue and silver dress (right)Pretty in pink! Another racing fan donned a mini dress with statement sleeves (left). Feeling fruity! This playful look features a dress emblazoned with cherries, and a bullseye hat (right) Strike a pose: This beaming group of women sported the same white floral dress from The Pretty Dress Company with pink heels when arriving at the event - but teamed with various attention-grabbing head piecesRaising the fashion stakes! These women grabbed attention thanks to their elaborate headpieces and eye-catching accessories Travelling in style: Racegoers are seen arriving by horse-drawn carriage ahead of day four of Royal Ascot at Ascot RacecourseDouble trouble! Two friends wear similar V-neck, cinched-waist midi dresses when arriving at the racecourse (pictured left), while another duo (pictured right) sport clashing colours A racegoer has sun cream applied to her neck during day four of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire this morningMatching mates! Friends co-ordinated for their day out in vibrant red outfits (left). Pretty in patterns! One woman was perfect in polka dots while her friend looked cheerful in statement pink leopard print, and an apt horse print bag (right)Attendees in the Royal Enclosure are required to wear a 'modest' hemline, however elsewhere in the guide it appears sky-high mini skirts may be permitted in other enclosures. Meanwhile, the fourth day of the Berkshire races is set to be seriously hot, forcing event organisers to relax the strict dress code in a rare concession.As well as male attendees being allowed to ditch their ties, spectators in all enclosures will also be given permission to bring in water and soft drinks to stay 'safe and comfortable,' The Telegraph reports.Men at Royal Ascot are nearly always expected to wear full morning suits, complete with top hats, waistcoats and ties. Plenty of fans adopted a patriotic theme too, to ensure the Platinum Jubilee celebrations continue, with red, white and blue incorporated into their outfits for the day. Pictured, a Union Jack reflected in a woman's sunglasses Here come the girls! These friends sported matching green ensembles, while one also donned a navy outfit and another sported a floral frock Charming trio: Racegoers dressed in all their finery are captured arriving ahead of day four of the event at Ascot RacecourseAs temperatures are likely to be above the late twenties and early thirties, men may remove their ties and jackets as the day progresses but must still wear all other parts of the dress code.A Royal Ascot spokesman said: 'Race goers will be expected to arrive compliant but can remove jackets and ties as the day goes on due to the high temperatures.'There is precedent for dress code not being enforced for hot weather and one year, visitors were advised to wear boots if they were using the Royal Enclosure Gardens when they were waterlogged.'It's rare to relax the dress code but common sense has to apply in extremes of temperature or weather conditions, for everyone's safety and comfort.' THE OFFICIAL ROYAL ASCOT STYLE GUIDE 2022 ROYAL ENCLOSURE DRESS CODE LADIES Pictured left: Favourbrook jacket £720, trousers £250, waistcoat £320, tie £95, pocket square £35, Oliver Brown top hat £500, Shirt £85, Shoes: Haes and Curtis £149. Pictured right: The Vampire's Wife dress £1,650, Handbag £450, Hat: Edwina Ibbotson £1,580, Shoes: Roger Vivier £1,350, Ring: Garrard £8,000 Erdem dress £2490, hat £1395, gloves £390, Emilia Wickstead shoes £515, earrings: 4element. Available to rent. Dresses and skirts should be of modest length defined as falling just above the knee or longer. Dresses and tops should have straps of one inch or greater. Strapless, off the shoulder, halter neck and spaghetti straps are not permitted. Dresses and tops with sheer straps and sleeves are also not permitted.Jackets and pashminas may be worn. Tops and dresses underneath should still comply with the Royal Enclosure Dress Code. Midriffs must be covered. Trouser suits are welcome. They should be of full-length to the ankle and of matching material and colour.Jumpsuits are welcome. They should fall below the knee, with regulations matching that for dresses. Hats should be worn; however, a headpiece which has a solid base of 4 inches (10cm) or more in diameter is acceptable as an alternative to a hat. Fascinators are not permitted. GIRLSGirls (aged 10-17) should dress in accordance with the Ladies' Dress Code. However, they may wear a headpiece or fascinator as an alternative to a hat, without any size restriction. GENTLEMEN Favourbrook jacket £720, trousers £250, waistcoat £280, tie £110, shoes £320, Oliver Brown top hat £500, shirt £85 It is a requirement to wear black, grey or navy morning dress which must include: A waistcoat and tie (no cravats or bow ties)A black or grey top hatBlack shoes worn with socksA gentleman may remove his top hat within a restaurant, a Private Box, a private club or a facility’s terrace, balcony or garden. Hats may also be removed within any enclosed external seating area within the Royal Enclosure Gardens.The customisation of top hats (with, for example, coloured ribbons or bands) is not permitted in the Royal EnclosureNovelty waistcoats and ties are not permitted. Discreet patterns and those of a patriotic nature (for example, a national flag) are acceptable.BOYSBoys (aged 10-17) should either dress in accordance with the gentlemen's Dress Code; or alternatively may wear a dark-coloured lounge suit with a shirt and tie. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Fancy dress, novelty and branded or promotional clothing is not permitted on site.QUEEN ANNE ENCLOSURE DRESS CODE LADIES Pictured left: Dress: Simone Rocha £995, Hat: Jane Taylor £1,560, ShuShu Tong bag £450, shoes £875. Pictured right: Emilia Wickstead dress: £1,650, shoes £590, Hat: Edwina Ibbotson £2,045 Pictured left: Dress: Lisa the Label £720, Hat: Emily London £885, Shoes: Roger Vivier £1,150. Pictured right: Oliver Brown suit £327, shirt £85, tie £69, pocket square: Richard Anderson £84, shoes: Christian Louboutin £775Ladies within the Queen Anne Enclosure are required to dress in a manner as befits a formal occasion and are kindly asked to take note of the following:A hat, headpiece or fascinator should be worn at all times.Strapless and sheer dresses and tops are not permitted. Please note our definition of strapless necklines include off-the-shoulder, Bardot and one shoulder. Dresses and tops with sheer straps and sleeves are also not permitted. Midriffs must be covered.Trouser suits must be full-length and jumpsuits should fall below the knee. Both must adhere to the neckline regulations above. Shorts are not permitted.GIRLS Girls aged 17 and under should be dressed for a formal occasion. Smart summer dresses are suggested. Hats, headpieces and fascinators may be worn but are not compulsory. GENTLEMEN Richard James jacket £585, trousers £345, Oliver Brown shirt £85, tie £49, Hawes and Curtis pocket square £29, shoes £149 Pictured left: Oliver Spencer suit jacket £369, suit trousers £189, shirt: Budd £130, Tie: Oliver Brown £59, pocket square: Richard Anderson £95, shoes: Harry's £350. Pictured right: Richard James jacket £745, trousers £325, shirt: Budd £130, tie: Oliver Brown £49, pocket square: Richard Anderson £95, shoes: Russel and Bromley £225Gentlemen's Dress Code Gentlemen are required to wear a full-length suit with a collared shirt and tie, and kindly asked to take note of the following: Jackets and trousers should be of matching colour and pattern. A tie should be worn at all times. Bow ties and cravats are not permitted.Socks must be worn and should cover the ankle. Jeans, chinos and trainers are not permitted. BOYSBoys aged 10-17 should wear a suit or jacket with a shirt and tie. Younger boys nine and under should be dressed smartly but are not required to wear a jacket or tie. VILLAGE ENCLOSURE LADIESPictured left: Bora Aksu blouse £429, skirt £385, shoes £595, hat: Juliette Botterill £370, handbag: Roger Vivier £1,050. Pictured right: dress: Temperley £560, hat: Yuan Li Milinery £580, shoes: Jimmy Choo £750 Pictured left: Shrimps dress £495, bag £475, hat: Bee Smith £250, shoes: Office £40, earrings: Margaux Studios £195. Pictured right: Gant blazer £350, trousers £175, shirt: Hawes and Curtis £55, tie: Oliver Brown £59, shoes: Christian Louboutin £775Ladies within the Village Enclosure are required to dress in a manner as befits a formal occasion and are kindly asked to take note of the following:A hat, headpiece or fascinator should be worn at all times.Strapless and sheer dresses and tops are not permitted. Please note our definition of strapless necklines include off-the-shoulder, Bardot and one shoulder. Dresses and tops with sheer straps and sleeves are also not permitted. Midriffs must be covered.Trouser suits must be full-length, and jumpsuits should fall below the knee. Both must adhere to the neckline regulations above. Shorts are not permittedPlease note, the Village Enclosure is a grassed area and ladies should consider their hat size and shoes accordingly. Smaller hats or fascinators and wedges or block heels are recommended in place of large headwear or stilettos.GIRLS Girls aged 17 and under should be dressed for a formal occasion. Smart summer dresses are suggested.Hats, headpieces and fascinators may be work but are not compulsory. GENTLEMEN Gant blazer £350, trousers £175, Hawes and Curtis shirt £55, shoes £149, tie: Oliver Brown £59 Gentlemen are required to wear a full-length trousers and jacket with a collared shirt and tie, and kindly asked to take note of the following:A tie should be worn at all times. Ties, bow ties or cravats can be worn in the Village Enclosure.Socks must be worn and should cover the ankle.Jeans and trainers are not permitted.BOYS Boys aged 10-17 should wear a suit or jacket with a shirt and tie. Younger boys nine and under should be dressed smartly but are not required to wear a jacket or tie. WINDSOR ENCLOSURE LADIES Dress: LK Bennett £499, hat: Juliette Botterill £430, shoes: Kurt Geiger £99 Whilst there is no official Dress Code for the Windsor Enclosure, Ladies are encouraged to dress in smart daywear.It is recommended that ladies wear smart attire with a hat or fascinator.GENTLEMEN Ted Baker jacket £279, trousers £150, shirt £95, pocket square: Oliver Brown £35, shoes: Grenson £295Whilst there is no official Dress Code for the Windsor Enclosure, Gentlemen are encouraged to dress in smart daywear.It is recommended that Gentlemen wear a jacket, collared shirt and full-length trousers.
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With the increasing normalization of gender fluidity, the concept of having a dedicated men’s fashion week has long started to feel outdated. So much so that many of the designers who debuted their spring 2023 collections in Paris over the past week showcased collections that were largely menswear in name only. Sure, there were nods to the traditional codes of masculinity. But there were also many men in traditionally feminine skirts and crop tops as well over-the-top looks straight out of a genderless sci-fi fantasy. Catch up on everything you may have missed, here.Lola Leon and Jorja Smith guest starred at Marine Serre.For her sixth anniversary of being a tastemaker of the scene in Paris, Marine Serre chose to offer her on take on France’s état d’esprit and invite a thousand outside of the industry to take it all in. As for those whom she invited to walk down the runway of the track-field venue, they included Lola Leon, who closed out the Olympics-inspired show in a catsuit covered in Serre’s signature moon print. Lourdes Leon walks the runway of the spring 2023 Marine Serre menswear show during Paris Fashion Week on June 25, 2022.Photo by Laurent Viteur/WireImage via Getty ImagesThe professional athletes, families, and traditional models who preceded Madonna’s 25-year-old daughter showcased Serre’s commitment to sustainability via swimwear made of recycled fibers and up-cycled denim. Especially of note: the English singer Jorja Smith, whose dress was composed of straps of grommeted jeans.Jorja Smith walks the runway of the spring 2023 Marine Serre menswear show during Paris Fashion Week on June 25, 2022.Photo by Estrop via Getty ImagesLouis Vuitton’s latest Virgil Abloh tribute featured a surprise Kendrick Lamar performance.Louis Vuitton menswear will forever be associated with Virgil Abloh, the late legend who was one of just a handful of Black designers to ever helm a major maison before his untimely death last November. The house has continued to honor him ever since, with its latest remembrance taking the form of a raucous marching band dominating runway before giving way to a more subdued performance from Kendrick Lamar. Wearing a crown of thorns designed by Tiffany & Co., the rapper remained seated front row while performing tracks off of his latest album, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, and repeating the mantra “long live Virgil.” Next to Lamar was Naomi Campbell, who arguably had the best seat in the house.Naomi Campbell attends the Louis Vuitton spring 2023 menswear show during Paris Fashion Week on June 23, 2022.Photo by Julien Hekimian via Getty ImagesCara Delevingne really went for it with her runway return. Having wrapped her stint as a seductive scammer in Selena Gomez’s Only Murders in the Building, Cara Delevingne walked her first show on the official fashion week schedule in years at AMI. Though it wasn’t so much a walk as a strut; fashion Twitter was agog at the way the 29-year-old shimmied her shoulders as she made her way down the catwalk.Loewe offered a literal take on “going green.”In an era when seemingly every brand is touting their purported love of sustainability, it may sound par for the course that Jonathan Anderson went green with his latest Loewe collection. Take one look at a photo from the show, though, and you’ll see that the designer’s approach was like none other. Everything from shoes to hoodies were infused with living, breathing plants that came courtesy of the Spanish bio-designer Paula Ulargui Escalona.Photo by Victor Virgile/Gamma-Rapho via Getty ImagesPhoto by Victor Virgile/Gamma-Rapho via Getty ImagesThat wasn’t all: Anderson also nodded to fashion’s increasing focus on the Metaverse by adorning a number of garments with actual working screens. Photo by Victor Virgile/Gamma-Rapho via Getty ImagesPhoto by Victor Virgile/Gamma-Rapho via Getty ImagesThom Browne embraced the jock strap.Thom Browne has played with traditional codes of femininity and masculinity for years now, and this time, he did so with jock straps on jock straps with the mindset of “pushing it.” While most definitely modern, the collection was also a tribute to the past: Browne was inspired by mid-20th century couture, hence the salon-style numbered cards carried by a cast that was dressed in varying iterations of tweed. His love of the anchor motif was made more apparent than ever with the shape obscuring many of the models’ faces. A model walks the runway of the Thom Browne spring 2023 menswear show during Paris Fashion Week on June 26, 2022.Courtesy of Thom BrowneCasablanca revived the Yeehaw Agenda.Casablanca’s Charaf Tajer upheld the industry’s tradition of inviting horses onto the runway with a cowboy hat-heavy show that felt like fashion’s version of a rodeo. Titled Futuro Optimisto (Spanish for Optimistic Future), the collection was a collaboration with Oaxacan artisans inspired by Tajer’s recent stay at a ranch in Mexico. Models channeled vaqueros in chaps and denim, and bullfighters in traditional embellished trajes de luces.A model walks the runway of the Casablanca spring 2023 menswear show during Paris Fashion Week on June 25, 2022.Photo by Kristy Sparow via Getty ImagesCeline’s Hedi Slimane returned the runway with a bold, bare-chested show.Blackpink’s Lisa and BTS’s V may have caused a scene at Celine. But once the show started, all eyes were on Hedi Slimane’s pack of (occasionally shirtless) models resembling rock stars who swaggered down the runway. The designer returned to the Palais de Tokyo for the first time since his Dior Homme days, and he did so with extra attitude. His latest collection had a noted edge, featuring no shortage of black leather and some of Slimane’s skinniest ties to date.A model walks the runway of the Celine spring 2023 menswear show during Paris Fashion Week on June 26, 2022.Photo by Victor Virgile/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
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Glastonbury style is a microcosm of collective silliness, subcultures and site-specific codes. This year, thanks to an almighty buildup of anticipation and planning, it’s all the more exuberant. Here are some of the key looks at Worthy Farm.FleshGlastonbury’s biggest trend is not a piece of clothing, rather the absence of it. Women arrived sporting tiny tops and the confidence required to pull off a pair of chaps with just a high-cut bikini underneath. By day two, some had ditched even this scant coverage in favour of novelty nipple pasties, with a few taking the trend to its logical conclusion to go fully naked. “Everyone is out for the kill,” says the stylist and founder of vintage clothing shop Chillie London, Natalie Hartley. “There’s no body shaming, and with so many clubs closing down, there’s been nothing else to dress up for.” Or undress for.Team stylingHaving been separated during the Covid pandemic, many Glastonbury-going friends appeared keen to demonstrate their allegiance to each other with coordinated costumes. From two men in head-to-toe silver, matching Super Mario outfits, the 110-strong coven of wizards, all with matching pointy blue hats and velvet capes, and the countless Hawaiian shirt lad crews, the coord costume phenomenon arose from “the power of group chat”, says Katy Lubin, Lyst’s VP of brand and communications, “which became a defining cultural force over the pandemic – there’s a constant chatter in a way we didn’t used to have, which would have been buzzing away planning all this.” Also, being lost is much less painful if you can ask if anyone’s seen, say, 100-odd blue-caped wizards.Team spirit: festivalgoers dressed as Elvis Presley. Photograph: Yui Mok/PABucket hatsThe easiest way to join Team Glasto is to don a bucket hat. “Go vintage or go Prada,” says Hartley. They are, after all, a 90s throwback, though mostly it’s a trend among those too young to remember, says Lubin, “and plays into their obsession with all things 90s and 00s”. Searches for bucket hats on the secondhand fashion app Depop are up 21% in the last three months. “Many will have shopped vintage to find something that only they’re going to be wearing,” says Lubin. The hats also keep the rain off, hide unwashed hair and offer shade for hungover eyes.Queer cultureFrom rainbow tutus to glitter beards, there’s no forgetting at Glastonbury that Pride celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. “When the most exciting, dynamic energy is coming out of queer culture, of course everyone’s going to take this amazing Pride moment and dial it up,” says Lubin.Giant wingsHow can you grab fellow festivalgoers’ attention without resorting to stilts or a giant flowerpot on your head? Answer: statement wings and carnival capes. Raise your arms in the air and you instantly become an art installation, or just keep them by your side for more introverted moments. “Glastonbury produces this flood of social media content because everyone wants to capture these memories of having a great time,” says Lubin. “If you can wear something that really stands out, that’s going to be all over TikTok.” Not to be confused with regular fairy wings, those Glasto staples that sit with pixie ears, flower crowns and pink cowboy hats as part of the furniture.
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Oscar-winning costume designer Catherine Martin tells IndieWire about making the outfits that signal Elvis’ emergence, comeback, and “superhero” ascent. In “Elvis,” there are three transformational moments that define Elvis Presley (Austin Butler) as the King of Rock: his rambunctious 1954 performance at The Louisiana Hayride, where he was discovered by the innovative yet overprotective manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks); his surprising ’68 NBC “Comeback Special,” where he rediscovered his rock ‘n’ roll roots; and the start of his legendary run at Las Vegas’ International Hotel, where he launched his final, glam era in ’69.
What Butler wears during each of these transformational moments — a pink-and-black suit, tight black leather-on-leather outfit, and white jumpsuit, respectively — helps convey Presley’s rock persona in the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s. “What I came away with about Elvis is what a singular star maker he was, and how unbounded by convention he was,” costume designer Catherine Martin told IndieWire. “You just don’t think of [his birthplace of] Tupelo [Mississippi] as being a style center of the world,” said Martin, who also served as producer and production designer on the delirious biopic directed by her husband, Baz Luhrmann. The four-time Oscar winner said she was interested in Presley’s ability to blend elements of the blues, country, gospel, and rock into a personal aesthetic, the swagger of which masked a persistent stage fright. She was also intrigued by the blurring of his on and off stage wardrobes — which accounted for nearly a hundred costume changes for Butler over the course of production — and how the fearlessness of those fashions made him a stylist before there was such a thing. It was Martin’s task as costume designer to bridge the three decades of Presley’s career. “If you look at his clothes, the ’50s is rebellious,” she said. “Then he goes into the Army and is reformed into a kind of slick ’60s movie star, wearing a more classical wardrobe. I think maybe he lost his way a bit during his filmmaking period, but he was the highest paid film actor for part of that period and he was always on the cutting edge of something.
“Then he breaks out in the ’68 special and you see a reinterpretation of the quintessential rebel of the ’50s biker with the black leather jacket and pants,” Martin said. “And then in the ’70s he becomes a superstar and superhero in a white jumpsuit. So he tracked that trajectory in his own clothes. If you think about it, Elvis costumed himself perfectly for each part of his life and he made good choices for making the story of his life.”
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The loud pink-and-black suit that Presley wears in the film during his shocking performance at The Louisiana Hayride was not based on his actual wardrobe. It’s a composite of what he liked to wear, the type of ensemble influenced by the Black performers of the day who frequented Memphis’ Lansky Bros. — the current owners of which Martin spent time with during a research trip to Tennessee. “The pink suit was based on looks that Elvis actually wore in the late ’40s through the mid-’50s and that Lansky specialized in,” Martin said. “Elvis liked the black-and-pink combination and repeatedly wore lace shirts through the ’50s along with black-and-white shoes.”
Because Luhrmann wanted contemporary audiences to be clear about Presley’s defiant nature and sexuality, they used elements from his wardrobe to amplify those storytelling points. Martin said Luhrmann favored the cardigan-like shape of the Hayride suit’s shirt/jacket hybrid “because it allowed Elvis’ overtly sexual moves to really read because it’s unstructured and floppy.”
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The Bill Belew design that helped Presley reclaim some of his biker edge in front of millions of TV viewers in 1968 was the hardest for Martin to get right because the “Comeback Special” sequence was shot early on and there was so much attention focused on it. “It was a watershed moment because we realized that we just made a carbon copy of the suit and it became caricatured,” said Martin. “So we needed to find a synergy between Austin’s physicality and his interpretation of Elvis — a balance between historical reproduction and the actor’s physiognomy.”
They adjusted the height of the outfit’s Napoleonic collar, the length of jacket, and the scale and placement of the pockets. “It’s imperceptible, but what it means is that the clothes are working with Austin, instead of his wearing a kind of Halloween costume,” Martin said.
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The array of jumpsuits that Butler wears for the Vegas gigs were also designed to fit his physicality. Martin and her team collaborated with Kim and Butch Polston of B&K Enterprises in Charlestown, Indiana, who faithfully recreated Presley’s ’70s stage costumes with the permission of Belew. This meant that they were able to replicate the look of the originals, including the complex chain-stitch embroidery all done by Gene Doucette, who personally embroidered Presley’s own jumpsuits.
Even though the flamboyant Liberace also wore jumpsuits (and encouraged Presley to ditch his rockabilly image in favor of flashier getups), Martin said, “You don’t associate jumpsuits with anyone else but Elvis. And what an extraordinary style choice and a really interesting gender nexus — but you never think that he’s not inherently masculine. And he did play with those kind of contrasts throughout his career.”
The first white jumpsuit that Elvis dons was the most important to Martin. “This was the apotheosis of his power as a stage animal,” she said. “We had to find the right fit, the right detail of pants, broadness of the shoulders. We made subtle changes but needed to make it feel germane to Austin as opposed to being slavish to Elvis.” Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! Sign up for our Email Newsletters here.
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There was something lurking at the couture shows last week in Paris, beneath the multitude of gilded gowns in technicolor hues, the hand-made laces and embroidery, the painstaking pleats and feathers galore. It was that all-American, much-maligned classic, double-denim look, otherwise known as the Canadian Tuxedo. Generally consisting of a denim jacket and a matching pair of jeans, the look stopped being the exclusive uniform of the working class and crossed over into the realm of fashion in 1951, after Bing Crosby was reportedly denied entry at a Canadian hotel because of his full-denim look. As a response, Levi’s created for him a tuxedo actually made of denim (thus coining the term). Since then, it has gone in and out of fashion, reaching the epitome of so-called bad taste when Britney and Justin wore their now-iconic matching denim looks to the 2001 American Music Awards. Now that the new generation is taking the limits of good and bad taste and melting and bending them at their will, their sense of irony becoming so obfuscated as to make it meaningless, it’s not surprising that designers are taking a page out of their handbook and incorporating the aesthetic into their collections. Schiaparelli
Photo: Filippo Fior / Gorunway.comThis was perhaps what Alexandre Vauthier was thinking when he sent out an “acid wash” Canadian tux down the runway, one that featured two jackets layered on top of each other, and slouchy low-slung jeans that were tucked into a pair of matching boots, all covered in thousands of see-through sequins. It was ineffably cool. Classic renditions of the style also showed up at Balenciaga (made from a pieced, wet, sculpted-like denim), where Demna has made the look one of his trademarks. At Schiaparelli, Daniel Roseberry showed a jacket with a deep, round neck, cut underneath the bust with a lace-up detail at the waist, and a matching wiggle pencil skirt made of pieced denim. A trove of floral appliqués climbing up the sleeves and around the neckline like a wild garden. At technically-not-couture Alaïa, Pieter Mulier sent out a pair of double dark denim looks, one a classic jacket worn with a slim, high-low skirt gathered on the front and showing that classic shade of lighter blue on the underside of denim fabric, and another a sleeveless vest tucked into a pair of fitted, high-waist, jeans with a slight bootcut that could easily become the new fit of the season. Denim also made an appearance at Ronald van der Kemp’s upcycled spectacle, John Galliano’s cinematic outing for Maison Margiela Artisanal, and Olivier Rousteing’s turn at Jean Paul Gaultier’s couture project. Alaïa
Photo: Courtesy of Alaïa“Couture denim” may seem like an oxymoron, but it in fact closely aligns with ideas of ethical consumption. Since mass denim manufacturing is notoriously not eco-friendly (one pair of mass-produced jeans can require up to eight gallons of water to produce, which is about three days’ worth of water usage for an average American household), finding alternative, small-batch, sustainably made denim has become a top priority for the industry as well as for shoppers. At the same time, denim’s durability has made it the perfect material for designers to collect and upcycle into new designs (like Van der Kemp did with an extravagant ruffled trumpet skirt).Ronald van der Kemp
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Photo: Isidore Montag / Gorunway.comWe may not be able to afford couture, but we can apply a couture-shopper mindset to our everyday lives. “Buy less, but of better quality,” “invest in pieces that you will wear time and time again,” “avoid fast-fashion...” —so go the fashion mantras of today. The idea of everyday clothes on a runway couture isn’t new, but their renaissance, though fledgling at the moment, feels exactly right for our time.
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Certain things will always be synonymous with Glastonbury, chief among them: Kate Moss. The British super has made a career of wearing couture for more than 30 years now, but to some, Kate is never more Kate than she is in her Hunters, making her way from the VIP to the Pyramid stage with (once upon a time) a cig and a paper cup in tow. The supermodel single-handedly invented festival fashion (it’s not a coincidence that Hunter opened a store in New York the year after she first wore a pair at Glasto). From cut-offs to waistcoats to scarf belts to sequins, where Moss went, every other music fan followed, and she’s the reason ticket-holders now curate their festival wardrobes with the same care once reserved for a two-week holiday. Were the seeds of the world’s enduring obsession with Kate’s style sown on Worthy Farm? The throwback snaps suggest as much.
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Crikey, Robert Irwin is a hottie!
The 18-year-old son of late crocodile hunter Steve Irwin and wildlife warrior Terri Irwin hit the cover of Stellar Magazine for his first-ever fashion photo shoot, and fans are losing it over the hottie photos.
On the cover, Robert is a Hollywood heartthrob with a mauve-colored T-shirt with the sleeves rolled up and a set of classic trousers. The high-fashion look is giving major old Hollywood vibes. Inside the mag, Robert posed for a series of additional snaps, including one in an all-denim ensemble and another in a spin on his favorite khaki.
In each of the snaps, Robert is giving the camera a sexy stare or looking off into the distance. For fans of the reality star, they know he normally prefers to be behind the camera, taking the photos as he’s become a well-known wildlife photographer in addition to working at his family’s Australia Zoo.
All the photos from the Stellar Magazine shoot were taken at the family’s zoo, as well. Fans were quick to note that he was “old school handsome” while other fans noted that they needed a “minute to recover” after seeing the spread.
Robert posted the photos on his Instagram and wrote alongside the snap, “Well this was definitely something different, being asked to feature on the cover of Australia’s Stellar Magazine! @stellarmag.”
In the interview, Robert opened up about growing up at the zoo without his dad.
“Because I am sort of stepping into adulthood, having turned 18, and navigating that is hard enough [but] when you are in my situation, and you don’t have a father figure to guide you through, it’s really hard,” he said.
“The year before last I walked my sister down the aisle, and you do that sort of stuff and think, ‘That was Dad’s job. That wasn’t mine.’ So, it’s just these bittersweet moments that you get all the time.”
Of his mum Terri, Robert praised her for the how she raised two children on her own, and kept Australia Zoo alive during the pandemic.
“She’s sailed us through Covid effortlessly, and she’s had to be Mum and Dad,” he said. “Whenever times are really tough, and I wish Dad was here, I just think about how proud he would be of Mum.”
And while fans can’t seem to get over the super hot snaps of Robert, just a few short years ago Robert told Access Hollywood that he’s not paying too much attention to his love life, despite his mom and sister, Bindi, revealing that Robert has quite the fan base due to his good looks and sweet personality.
“Yes, well, they are only human,” Terri joked about the girls who have expressed interest in Robert. “I do love watching him growing up and having a passion for photography. Theres a lot of young girls that love photography as well.” Terri said she has definitely given her son a subtle nudge when girls reach out to Robert about photography.
“I’ll be like, she’s kinda cute,” Terri said.
“And he’ll be like yeah she has a Canon Eos mark 1 thing with an f2.8 dealymabobber and an awesome ISO. And I’m like, ‘Wow good for her.’”
Robert joked during the 2018 interview that he’s just not interested in dating just yet, and said he’s focusing his energy on his camera skills!
“It’s funny trying to explain photography to mom and Bindi because I am kind of obsessed with it. I absolutely love it. The technical side of things — when you get into all the different lenses and cameras — and I start talking about it and I think that they’re paying attention because they are nodding and smiling and I’ll ask them about what I just said — and I think it just goes straight over their head.”
Bindi and Terri nodded in agreement, saying yes, most of this stuff does go over their head, but they love Robert anyway!
“That’s Robert’s real love in life right now, and his focus. We love you,” Bindi said.
“If a girl’s gotta camera, she’s in,” Terri joked.
“Yeah, but only because of the camera,” Bindi quipped. “It’s very funny.”
“They’re very supportive,” Robert kidded back.
Well, perhaps after this latest look from Robert he may have some more new fans coming his way!
PHOTOS: Bindi, Robert, Terri and Steve Irwin Family Photos Bindi, Robert, Terri and Steve Irwin Family Photos
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All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Picture this: Kate Moss in suede, fringed moccasin boots, a billowy shirt, and micro denim shorts; Sienna Miller in tiered miniskirt, a low-slung, studded leather belt, and tank top; Mischa Barton in a patchwork crochet evening dress.Getty ImagesWhat are we talking about? Boho fashion, of course. You will probably remember some of its most famous markers: waistcoats layered over floral dresses, embellished belts slung on the hip, fringes on, well, everything, and, for those who could afford the high-price ticket, a Chloé Paddington bag.Getty ImagesLike the many other Noughties trends making a return—hello cargo pants and shield sunglasses— Boho is being dug out of the archive. World, meet Boho 2.0. Simone Ashley, recently seen in a Conner Ives handkerchief top and matching headscarf, is a prime example, as is Olivia Wilde in a floral maxi dress and furry overcoat. Bella Hadid also never disappoints when it comes to reviving past trends, wearing a pleated nano-mini, ruched tank top, perspex heel mules and a vintage Prada bag.The runways were awash with blasts from the past, too. At Alberta Ferretti, there were macramé dresses fizzling out in fringes, and at Altuzarra, supermodel Gigi Hadid was clad in head-to-toe tie-dye. Meanwhile, at Chloé, braiding and seashells made Boho hearts beat faster.Alberta Ferretti SS22
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Jewelry is also getting in on the action. According to Daniel Christopher Jewelry, searches for anklets, scarf earrings and toe rings (yes, really), are all up by 49% over the last three months.But, before you shudder in fear recalling all the, ahem, randomly assembled outfits and barely-there Daisy Dukes, know that, unlike the first time around, this revival comes highly polished. Blame it on social media and the extensive library of celebrity references, but the majority of revival trends require less experimentation (thank you, Sienna, for doing the legwork) but follow the OG, Y2K guidelines. So, if you’re eyeing up your Minnetonka boots in the loft, now’s the time to pull them back on. Add a mood ring and leather jacket and you’re good to go. Glasto, anyone?H&M dress with eyelet embroideryAje Casablanca braided tiered maxi skirtLack of Color Cove sun hat16Arlington Sananga chiffon blouseLoewe x Paula’s Ibiza fringed metallic open-knit camisoleIsabel Marant Seelys suede bootsMarni shell beaded necklaceSea Hayden crochet wool-blend tank top$395$158MATCHESFASHION.COMGabriela Hearst Estes fringed crocheted wool maxi skirtValentino Garavani oversized rockstud gladiator flat sandalsSaint Laurent frayed low-rise denim shortsBella Freud Cavalry twill Chrissie waistcoat
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Burberry has reported sales growth of only 1% in its latest financial quarter because of the impact of Covid-19 lockdowns in China, while sales were boosted elsewhere by its Lola handbag range and signature trenchcoat.The luxury fashion retailer said sales fell 35% in mainland China because of restrictions and store closures to contain the latest outbreak of the coronavirus, while sales grew 16% across the rest of the world in the 13 weeks to 2 July.The company reported the strongest growth in Europe, Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA), with sales up 47% year on year with spending levels back above pre-pandemic levels, as sales to American tourists also bounced back strongly. The company said sales to Asian tourists, especially Chinese, remained weak.Sales of leather goods, led by its Lola handbag range, grew by 21% outside mainland China, while outerwear, driven by rainwear and jackets, grew by 19%.Burberry warned of uncertainty regarding the economic outlook in the short-term and said that the company was “actively managing” the impact of soaring inflation, which in the UK has hit a 40-year high of 9.1% and is heading higher.Overall, the company reported a 1% year-on-year increase in comparable store sales to £500m.Shares fell 5% in early trading on Friday, making Burberry the biggest faller on the FTSE 100.“In theory, luxury goods retailers should be bombproof from inflationary and even recessionary environments, with the profile of the consumer at the top end being insulated from the economic constraints of many others,” said Richard Hunter, head of markets at Interactive Investor. “However, the closure of shop windows in key regions and the lack of a full return of the Asian tourist still remain headwinds.”Sign up to the daily Business Today email or follow Guardian Business on Twitter at @BusinessDeskBurberry said that it continued to invest and innovate, including launching a campaign for the Lola range featuring models such as Bella Hadid and creating a virtual collection on the online gaming platform Roblox.Other initiatives included a seasonal campaign for its TB Summer Monogram collection, featuring Gisele Bündchen, and signing the South Korean Premier League footballer Son Heung-min, who plays for Tottenham Hotspur, as a brand ambassador. The announcement of the signing on Instagram fuelled record engagement for Burberry, up more than a fifth on the company’s previous most popular post.“Our performance in the quarter continued to be impacted by lockdowns in mainland China but I was pleased to see our more localised approach drive recovery in EMEIA, where spending by local clients was above pre-pandemic levels,” said Jonathan Akeroyd, the chief executive at Burberry. “Our focus categories, leather goods and outerwear continued to perform well outside mainland China and our programme of brand activations boosted customer engagement.”
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Kanye West Sued By Fashion Rental Service ... You Owe Over $400K!!! 7/7/2022 11:39 AM PT Kanye West rented a bunch of clothes from a famous fashion rental service but didn't return over a dozen items and is now skipping out on a six-figure bill ... this according to a new lawsuit. Ye is being sued by the David Casavant Archive for over $400,000 ... with the fashion rental service claiming Kanye owes them for years of unpaid fees on unreturned items. According to the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Kanye stopped paying rental fees back in 2020 for 13 "rare, esteemed pieces" he never returned to the archive, which says their other celeb clients include Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga, Tom Brady, Pharrell, 21 Savage and Solange. The David Casavant Archive says they've been working with Kanye since 2014 but this is the first issue they've had with him ... claiming he rented 49 pieces in February/March 2020 and returned 36 with no issues. According to the DCA, at the end of October 2020, Ye stopped paying the weekly fees on the remaining 13 pieces. Kanye is allegedly holding on to and no longer paying for designer items from Helmut Lang, Raf Simons and Ann Demeulemeester ... including hoodies, capes, cargo pants and a $50,000 parka, just to name a few. The archive says Yeezy owes over $221k in unpaid rental fees and would need to fork over an additional $195k in replacement fees for the 13 items ... and they're going after him for the money. We reached out to Kanye's camp ... so far no word back.
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Spruce up your styling for sunny days and balmy nights with treats from top fashion, accessory and beauty brandsWhat do you need to add to your summer wardrobe?Need cooler clothes to take the heat or simply on the lookout for stylish summer essentials? We’ve rounded up amazing outfits and accessories so you can create the perfect sunny season vibe. Shop the latest trends right here, from slick brands to designer outlets at discounted prices, and look a million dollars without breaking the bank. Below are 10 of the best options for giving your wardrobe a summer makeover - some with discount codes to get you as much as 30 per cent off! Discover your dream wedding outfit – created by expert dress designers Take the stress out of finding your wedding dress with Wed2B Offering a wide choice of wedding dress looks from chic boho numbers to classic shapes, WED2B’s talented design team launch many new styles every month. Also stocking plus-size wedding dresses, WED2B is one of the UK and Europe’s largest bridal retailers with 39 outlets here. These spacious stores offer a huge range of exclusive, luxury wedding dresses priced from £599 or under in UK dress sizes 8 to 30, as well as bridesmaids’ gowns and accessories. Renowned for their excellent customer service, WED2B’s knowledgeable consultants offer one-to-one fittings where brides-to-be can try on as many dresses as they like. And no appointment is required. Find your nearest store or shop online at wed2b.com. Get a kick out of football star-designed sportswear Shop from an array of quality sportswear from SikSilk Athleisure clothing brand SikSilk has collaborated with footballing legend Lionel Messi to create a bespoke clothing line. The collection, Messi x SikSilk, features an array of T-shirts, shorts, bags and hats. Designed as a new ‘uniform’ for Gen Z and millennials, it offers a cool, feel-good look, as well as supporting them in sport or at the gym. Shop the SikSilk collection at siksilk.com now – and get 30 per cent off with code SPORTMO30. Offer valid until August 31, 2022. Indulge yourself with luxury brands on this members-only site Get designer garments at discounted prices at BrandAlley At exclusive members-only website BrandAlley, you enjoy up to 80 per cent off designer brands across fashion, beauty, home, garden and more through daily online sales. Products are carefully curated by BrandAlley’s expert in-house buying teams, working with brand partners to ensure everything sold on the site is tailored perfectly to customer demands. You can shop from Aspinal of London, Gucci, Prada, Reiss, Sophia Webster, Tabitha Simmons, Joseph Joseph, Tom Dixon, Elemis, Caudalie and many more at discounted prices. Register for free at brandalley.co.uk and get 15 per cent off your first order with code JOINTHECLUB15. The offer – valid until August 17, 2022 – is for new customers only when they place their first order worth £75 or more. Some products or brands may be excluded from this offer. Find the perfect outfit for summer celebrations Be on trend at your summer events thanks to Wallis’ occasionwear line Be the best-dressed guest this season with the Wallis occasionwear collection. On-point for any summer celebration – from weddings to a day at the races – the range offers dresses, heels and jumpsuits to create your own ideal outfit. Many styles are adorned with sequins and lace details to add glamour and femininity to garments with a traditional tailored look. The occasionwear collection includes a mix of colourful and monochrome clothing – a key trend this season. So you’ll stand out from the crowd, whether you’re wearing a floaty midi dress, tailored blazer suit or bright jumpsuit. Shop the collection at wallis.co.uk/womens/occasionwear. Dial up a slick new designer watch at a discount Buy designer watches to spruce up your outfit this summer Introduce a stylish, branded watch into your summer season look without emptying your wallet – at the WatchShop’s summer sale. It offers up to 50 per cent off branded watches – and jewellery, too. Discover eye-catching timepieces and trinkets from brands like Calvin Klein, Armani, Tissot, BOSS, Casio and Skagen – to name but a few. Discover new designer collections, such as Vivienne Westwood watches, and top fitness timepieces from Casio, Radley and Garmin. Whether you’re shopping for him or for her, the sale is a great opportunity to find presents for friends and family (or maybe just yourself) as there are more than 530 watches to choose from at discounted prices. And take advantage of an extra 25 per cent off with code SAVE25 at watchshop.com – valid until August 21, 2022. Buy summer clothes for all the family from just one retailer Get all your family’s holiday essentials from M&Co M&Co’s new holiday offering is the one-stop shop for all your family’s clothing this summer. The M&Co’s design team have created the summer staples that every suitcase needs, from statement swimsuits and bikinis to flowing dresses and colourful shirts. This season, M&Co also brings you its first swimwear collection using sustainably sourced materials – without compromising on its high-quality and curve-supporting designs. This new collection also allows you to choose the strap styles you love – including thin, wide, multiway and halterneck. Shop clothes for men, women and children, and homeware in-store, on the app or online at mandco.com. You also enjoy free standard delivery on UK orders worth more than £50. Work out in comfort with supportive, stylish activewear Wear supportive clothing while working out thanks to Montirex Launched by two friends in Liverpool, Montirex is an activewear brand that’s gone from strength to strength. Montirex introduced a junior collection of activewear last year and is planning a womenswear line for September 2022. This affordable, stylish brand is becoming one of the biggest contenders on the market, alongside Nike and Adidas. Montirex activewear is designed to support you while you’re pushing your body to the limit. No wonder Montirex is the official training gear provider for martial artist Leon Edwards, an Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight, and boxer Jazza Dickens, a world title contender and former European featherweight champion. Montirex sells a range of T-shirts, shorts, zip-up tops and hats in an array of colours such as sky blue, steel grey and neon rainbow. Shop the Montirex range at Footasylum stores or online at montirex.com. Give your complexion an amazing makeover with a high-tech skincare device Cleanse your skin thoroughly thanks to this Swedish facial device Revitalise your skin this summer – and remove clogged SPF and sweat from your pores with Swedish beauty tech brand FOREO. Its LUNA 3 is the latest device to be added to the award-winning LUNA line. This electric facial cleanser eliminates trapped dirt, oil and dead skin cells in just one minute to help skin look healthy, glowing and radiant. With the LUNA 3, you can achieve a deep cleanse thanks to the device’s soft touchpoints crafted from medical-grade silicone, combined with 8,000 T-sonic pulsations per minute. LUNA 3 offers a variety of massage routines that target specific areas of your face. Available exclusively via the FOREO app, each massage style can help skin look more refined and achieve a clearer complexion for you. Discover more at foreo.com. Wear cool boxers for extra breathability in the summer months Wear comfortable, breathable boxers this summer Designer brand Ben Sherman is known for its collections of classic men’s clothing, from shirts and polos to accessories and suits – but the underwear range is not to be missed, either. Trusted for style and quality, Ben Sherman’s underwear is made with 95 per cent cotton and 5 per cent elastane, providing comfort, breathability and style. Available in a range of colours and patterns, with contrasting waistbands, iconic branding and that stretch cotton blend, these boxers are an everyday essential. Shop Ben Sherman boxers on Amazon. Choose classically designed clothes with a bold twist Jigsaw designs high-quality, versatile collections that will express your individuality Modern heritage brand Jigsaw offers curated designs that deliver a wardrobe of sustainable, beautifully constructed classics combined with playful fashion elements – and always help you elevate your style. Jigsaw’s ‘summer icons’ collection embraces the forgotten joys of travel and the frivolity of everyday dress-up. The fabrics are rich and tactile, with organic and sustainable linen taking centre stage – think relaxed suits in neutral tones and dresses in bold florals that can be worn all day, from the beach to the bar. With the arrival of creative director Jo Sykes, a bolder brand aesthetic has emerged at Jigsaw. High-quality, versatile clothes that express individual personality are now at the heart of the brand’s philosophy. Shop at jigsaw-online.com. This content is brought to you by Living360, a digital lifestyle destination keeping you up to date with health and fitness, food and drink, homes and gardens, beauty, travel, finance and lifestyle trends.
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The current resurgence of Y2k fashions has prompted recent documentary reappraisals of that era’s biggest brand names, from Von Dutch to Abercrombie & Fitch. Now the mother of them all receives the docuseries treatment with Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons, a three-parter about fashion, sex, power, money and misconduct that’s sure to titillate when it premieres this week.After all, the multibillion-dollar lingerie juggernaut was an inescapable cultural phenomenon in the late 1990s and early 2000s, known for high-octane fashion shows, suggestive mail-order catalogues, impossibly leggy spokeswomen dubbed Angels, and lacquered stores (and signature pink-striped shoppers bags) ubiquitous in shopping malls and the broader American fashion landscape. But behind the glitz and glitter touting female empowerment through in-your-face sexuality lay allegations of bullying and harassment of employees and models; executives dismissive of casting more diverse and inclusive models; and billionaire CEO Les Wexner’s disconcertingly close ties to convicted sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.The series traces the rise and fall of the megabrand, telling the story both from the inside (courtesy of two former CEOs, other key employees, damning never-before-seen internal videos, and a few Angels themselves) and out: the late-90s, post-Clinton/Lewinsky, Sex and the City–era cultural shifts that ignited the brand’s particular brand of aggressive sexuality and those that portended its decline decades later in the wake of #MeToo.That’s around when the controversies encircling the brand appeared on the radar of director Matt Tyrnauer. “In a meeting I had with a fashion company in 2019, it came up that some Victoria’s Secret models were rebelling against the brand on social media,” he told the Guardian. Prior to that, he admits, “I hadn’t really paid any attention to the brand.” (He didn’t even know about the Angels until he began research on this film: “My first reaction was, ‘This is the worst, dumbest, most insulting, retrograde, backward-looking marketing idea I’ve ever seen.’ And yet it worked to a degree that maybe no other fashion marketing campaign has ever worked.”)Indeed, Tyrnauer, a former longtime Vanity Fair editor who previously directed documentaries on Studio 54, Roy Cohn, and the high-fashion designer Valentino, tends to operate in more rarefied circles. But, “this seemed to me to be an example of yet another crack in the foundation of the top-down old fashion establishment, where the models, who used to be completely controlled by the brands, were in effect biting the hand that had fed them”, he says. “I like to make stories about closed worlds and systems, and I thought, There’s something here.”Many of the more lurid details were still yet to be revealed, including that Wexner, now 84, enabled Epstein’s access to wealth and women by granting the financier broad powers over the corporate titan’s finances, philanthropy, and private life. Epstein even posed as a talent scout for Victoria’s Secret in 1997, luring a model to a Santa Monica hotel room where he groped and manhandled her. As the series lays out in detail, Epstein’s long and close relationship with Wexner facilitated the purchase of his townhouse (where he sexually abused underage girls) and private jet used to traffic his victims, known infamously in the media as the Lolita Express. (Wexner, who stepped down from the company last year, declined the series’ interview requests but denied knowledge of Epstein’s sexual misconduct while under his employ. The former chairman has acknowledged that on one occasion he was informed that Epstein was claiming an association with the company and that he forbade Epstein from doing it again. Wexner maintains that he severed ties with Epstein in 2008.)“New York’s a town where you fake it till you make it, and Epstein is the poster child of our time for that,” says Tyrnauer, who previously oversaw Vanity Fair’s annual New Establishment list. “There was clearly nothing there of valuable substance and yet the New York media world and what passes for society – which is just basically a money culture, which I think at its core is very corrupt – seemed to either embrace him or just turn a blind eye. The more we examine that culture, which is basically a money and power and publicity culture, and the more that that façade is stripped away, the better.”On the surface, he argues, “this series about this shallower than shallow pop brand that is the most basic, low-brow consumer thing imaginable. But that’s just marketing. When you look behind it, it goes to the core of the establishment.”Yet the brand had been struggling even before Wexner’s association with Epstein came under scrutiny, straining to find relevance in a world that was viewing its brand of airbrushed-perfect bodies and male-gaze sexuality as increasingly out of touch. The company hawked “a woman born perfect and made better with push-ups and padding,” as former VS exec Sharleen Ernster says in the series, images that instilled body dysmorphia into a generation of people around the world.Les Wexner Photograph: Jay LaPrete/APThat vision was drastically different from the company’s roots in the early 1980s, when Wexner built a brand inspired by a tasteful, educated British lady named Victoria, with stores evoking Victorian boudoirs. By the late 1990s, that refined image had contorted into one more blatantly risqué, meeting the appetite for a new breed of woman looking to reclaim her sexuality.That involved casting spokeswomen who exuded an unattainable sexiness: supermodels, who had heretofore been reluctant to appear in lingerie ads. Victoria’s Secret brought the category often perceived as déclassé on par with high fashion, consistently booking top models. “Lingerie is really a kind of obscure corner of fashion,” Tyrnauer points out. “It’s not part of that world, and it never has been. That also began to fascinate me – this is viewed as a fashion brand, it’s got the most viewed fashion show ever, and it actually has nothing to do with fashion. It’s the exploitation of the tools of fashion marketing to make billions of dollars.” Tyrnauer aimed to “strip away the façade of that technique, which was so successful for them, and point out that they used the sex-sells and sexual-empowerment narrative of the Sex in the City era to justify it”.It’s a time he knew well, as a journalist working in 1990s New York who rubbed elbows with Candace Bushnell and Darren Star. “I wanted to remind people that was an agreed-upon facet of society that no one really looked twice at the time – a celebration of the type of forward sexuality that was equated with empowerment. You can’t view everything accurately through the way we lens things as a society today.”Tyrnauer sees Victoria’s Secret and Abercrombie & Fitch as kind of proto-Instagrams, promoting an unattainable body image and FOMO. “The mall was the Instagram 1.0. It was the anesthetizing fantasy machine that we all participated in and took over our lives and was manipulating us every step of the way along those tile floors and making us buy things we didn’t need. There’s nothing wrong with shopping, but how giant companies exploited consumers and workers is a story worth paying attention to.”Some of the series’ most eyebrow-raising scenes involve the brand’s teen-oriented line, Pink, with which it hoped to cultivate impressionable young shoppers into dedicated long-term consumers. Tyrnauer found himself shocked by the Pink fashion shows: “It’s tweens wearing scanty clothing with giant lollipops and hula hoops. Either I’m in a kind of Lolita Nabokovian parody or this was real. I’m afraid it was real.”As the company takes pains to reinvent itself to fend off its downward spiral, the question remains: Can the brand change its stripes? Last summer it announced a major rebrand, with a diverse slate of spokespeople including Megan Rapinoe and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. “It talks about female empowerment from a more current perspective,” Tyrnauer notes – a pivot perhaps not so different from its original rebrand in the 1990s.Ultimately the director hopes the series reveals the machinations behind the business of enticing us to buy, particularly in the most successful cases. “The façades of marketing sometimes hide ugly truths,” Tyrnauer says. “To try to understand why we’re so seduced by these things is a very important thing to look at.” Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons is available on 14 July on Hulu and will stream on Disney+ in the UK from 15 July, with an Australian airdate yet to be announced
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Celebrity | 7/13/2022 10:18 AM PT Seymour honors her son's bride's family with a fashionable tribute to Korean culture. Jane Seymour made a beautiful gesture to her new daughter-in-law while attending her son Kris Keach's wedding. The 71-year-old Emmy Award winner donned a pink and blue traditional Korean gown called a hanbok which were custom-made for her by her daughter-in-law Miso and her family, per Hello! Jane was fashioned in a long satin-like soft pink skirt with a baby blue jacket that covered her arms. The jacket was tied with a matching pink ribbon and pinned with a small corsage. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. It is often customary in Korean tradition for the mother of the bride to wear a hanbok that features warm tones like pink, purple or Orange while the mother of the groom will typically wear cool tone colors like blue, gray or green. Seymour took to Instagram to share a family photo where she showed off her traditional dress, she captioned the photo, "Congratulations Kris and Miso! 🥰 What a gorgeous wedding and incredibly special day." "Our family continues to grow with all of Miso's wonderful relatives. 💕 So happy to see Johnny and Kris perform together as well! 😊," the former Bond girl referred to Kris' twin brother. Getty 10 Stars Who Decided Retirement Wasn't For Them View Story The twins covered Christina Perri's "A Thousand Years" at the wedding, which Seymour also shared in the carousel of pictures and videos of the ceremony. Hello! reported that Seymour also wore the same hanbok to Miso and Kris' first wedding in Malibu back in December of last year. Speaking with the publication, Miso gushed about Seymour's gesture following the first Malibu ceremony, "I haven't worn traditional Korean clothes since I was a young girl. Seeing everyone dressed in hanbok [traditional dress] reminded me how beautiful the tradition and clothing are. It was really fun and we had a wonderful time." The actress shared her own sentiments about the beauty she has found in meshing the cultures of both families, "It was so moving to see them exchange their vows, especially with the influence of both their cultures and in the presence of family that had traveled from Korea and London, some for the first time ever."
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Celebrity | 7/6/2022 8:54 AM PT Balenciaga's new brand mission is to open up the exclusive world of couture to the mainstream public Kim Kardashian, Dua Lipa and Nicole Kidman are finding new roles as supermodels! The Balenciaga fashion house enlisted some A-list talent to take over their runway during the brand's July 6 fashion show in Paris. Kardashian, Lipa and Kidman helped showcase the brand's 51st couture collection alongside traditional supermodels Naomi Campbell and Bella Hadid. Dua was the first of the three to appear on the runway fashioned in a canary yellow asymmetrical one shoulder mini dress with a flowing train. The "Don't Stop Now" artist also paired her look with full length black gloves and black tights. Lipa has been a long fan of the fashion house, she's even worn a few looks by the brand on her "Future Nostalgia" tour. Following Dua's strut, Bella took the runway in a full length green satin gown that highlighted an epic bow across her chest with black opera gloves. After Bella, Kardashian strutted her stuff in a body-hugging full length black catsuit with a matching long skirt. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Kidman appeared next in the queue in a floor length metallic silver gown fashioned with full length black opera gloves, black tights and matching black heels. After the 55-year-old actress, Campbell walked in a huge all-black ball gown that featured an insane neckline that encompassed her entire frame. Balenciaga's new brand mission to open up the exclusive world of couture to the mainstream public may have influenced their decision to cast a star-studded show. The same day of the show, the fashion house introduced a "couture store" inside its historic 1937 Parisian salon. Cédric Charbit, Balenciaga CEO, revealed in a statement that the brand was aiming to demystify the "very closed universe" of haute couture, his new goal was to allow younger consumers to see the exclusive pieces up-close and learn about the fashion house’s most important ateliers, per CNN Style.
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Chanel ambassador Keira Knightley is selective about her public appearances nowadays. It’s tough to resist the pull of couture fashion week though, and when the front row beckoned this season she couldn’t resist. Knightley and her husband James Righton joined Maggie Gyllenhaal, Lucy Boynton, and Sigourney Weaver at the seasonal showcase of the painstakingly detailed work of the house’s petite-mains.James Righton and Keira Knightley at the Chanel haute couture autumn/winter 2022 show.
Kristy Sparow/Getty ImagesKnightley, who is partial to an ethereal Chanel dress, swapped out her usual exquisite pale embroidery for creative director Virginie Viard’s version of a little black dress. The black velvet and lace number, with a jaunty bow at the halter-neckline, was Knightley’s version of French-girl dressing. Complete with Mary-Jane heels, a tousled bob, and bumper sunglasses, Keira looked chic and understated in a sea of couture clients.The front row action live from couture.
Kristy Sparow/Getty ImagesHer last show appearance was at the cruise 2020 presentation in Paris, but Knightley has since taken on the role of Chanel book club host. During London Fashion Week last September, the actor read a passage of Virginia Woolf to an exclusive literary salon. Needless to say she nailed the brief, which was the perfect cross-section between fashion and literature for thinking women like Keira, who like a slice of intellectualism with their style.Knightley’s prim and polished version of French dressing.
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For some, the start of summer is the summer solstice, but for us at Vogue, the summer truly doesn’t begin until those summer sales hit in June. After perusing our favorite sites for weeks, and eyeing some of our favorite products, when it’s finally time to add to our cart the discounted prices make purchasing all the sweeter. With summer travel also on all our minds, each new piece bought is sure to end up packed away in our suitcases for a summer weekend on Long Island or a much anticipated Euro trip.From colorful summer staples like bucket hats and tank tops to more minimalist items like a pendant necklace or a charm bracelet, these are the must-have summer sale items our editors just can’t resist. Some editors are leaning into wearing black clothing and accessories this summer – a fresh take on a summer wardrobe. While others are stocking up on summer sandals for the season ahead. Wherever your summer takes you, these editor-approved summer sale items will have you arriving in style no matter the occasion, and at a great price.Madeline Fass, Fashion Market EditorI had been looking for a chic initial pendant necklace for a long time—inspired by Old Celine of course!—and found an M pendant from Alighieri on markdown. The exact style is no longer on sale, however, this similar version is. I also picked up a pair of Hereu sandals for my upcoming trip to Spain, the label makes some of my absolute favorite summer footwear, and they just so happen to be a Spanish brand as well!Alighieri initial pendant necklaceHereu lace-up thong sandalsLilah Ramzi, Commerce and Parties EditorCharm bracelets have been ripe for a comeback, and this chunky Laura Lombardi bracelet proves that perhaps the time has come. I couldn’t resist scooping it up. The price is right, plus, the existing charms mean it’s all ready to go, no extra baubles required!Laura Lombardi Fiorella gold-plated and gold-tone braceletVirginia Smith, Global Head of FashionI’m breaking out of my normal neutrals to give my summer vacation wardrobe a shot of color with this slip dress and bucket hat by Dries van Noten.Dries Van Noten printed bucket hatDries Van Noten silk slip dressLaura Jackson, Commerce WriterWhether I’m at the seaside or staying put in the city, I’m always looking to maximize my opportunities for beachwear. These blue and white check shorts from Jacquemus could be worn in either scenario. I imagine pairing them with a white bikini top or a breezy linen shirt. On the bottom, I’d like to wear these rope sandals from Rag&Bone.Jacquemus Limao checked canvas shortsRag & Bone Infinity rope and leather sandalsMai Morsch, EditorI’m traveling to the South of France this August and have been eyeing these Siedrés pants for a while now! I also think this silk Ciao Lucia tank is super charming and versatile.Ciao Lucia Tessa eco-satin topSiedrés mult kaleidescope-print jersey slim-leg pantsEliseé Browchuk, Production and Marketing Manager, ExperiencesWhile summer sale shopping, I stumbled upon this laced-up black midi dress by Àcheval Pampa and knew it needed to be mine. I can see myself pairing it with these strappy rope sandals while the weather is hot before swapping to knee-high boots in the fall. Ácheval Pampa De Mayo lace-up cotton-blend sateen midi dressGianvito Rossi lace-up leather-trimmed rope sandalsChristian Allaire, Fashion and Style WriterI’m currently on the hunt for everyday black sneakers, and I stumbled upon these Reebok x Maison Margiela sneakers on Sssense’s sale. They’re the perfect mix of discreet yet cool. Love the cut-out details.Maison Margiela black Reebok classics edition instapump fury memory of sneakersKiana Murden, Beauty Commerce WriterSunny, breezy days ahead and an upcoming trip to Miami call for fun summertime colors! Although I’m certainly more of a neutrals gal, I’m leaning into an effortless tropical vibe. For me, that means more modern prints and mesh fabrics. I can’t wait to wear this Louisa Ballou dress as a coverup or to dinner with heels. As for the Rejina Pyo top, I think it would pair well with a satin-finish midi skirt or even tailored pants. Versatility is key!Louisa Ballou heatwave printed midi dressRejina Pyo ruffled-detail wrap shirtJulie Tong, Commerce DirectorI bought this Wales Bonner set for a recent trip to Turks & Caicos and I can’t stop wearing it. I love the chevron striped color blocking and it’s versatile to wear not only as a set, but individually too. Style the halter top with breezy summer trousers for the weekend or the skirt with a lightweight linen blouse for the office. Plus, the fact it’s on sale made it an easy choice to immediately add to cart.Wales Bonner star halterneck chevron-striped ribbed-jersey topWales Bonner star halterneck chevron-striped ribbed-jersey top
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A search for the best swimsuit brands could leave you drowning in a sea of options. But this year, the quest for beach and poolside excellence will be easier than ever because the best labels are all in one place, below.Some of the designers on our list of favorites have been creating swimwear for years, like Missoni, Eres, and Pucci. While others are notable emerging brands that deserve a closer look. Now is the time to add Louisa Ballou, Fisch, and Riot to your swimwear collection. They are all creating innovative styles with an impeccable fit for all shapes and sizes, from sleek one-piece designs to elaborate bikinis.In preparation for sunny days at the beach and pool deck lounging, read on to discover the best swimsuit brands to bookmark and shop throughout the season.Left on FridayWhether you’re into beach volleyball or surfing, there’s no need to sacrifice functionality for style, especially with Left on Friday’s compression fabric swimsuits.Left on Friday Pool Days topRiot SwimIf daring high-cut silhouettes are on your wish list, Riot has a fun collection that comes in unique designs perfect for a photo op.Riot Swim Carter high-leg high-waist bikini bottomsHannah ArtwearWith museum-worthy prints, Hannah Artwear specializes in making photo-worthy one-pieces and bikinis.Hannah Artwear Bardot lace-up floral-print halterneck bikiniiHannah Artwear Hepburn belted floral-print swimsuitReina OlgaHere’s an Italian brand proving simple silhouettes don’t have to be boring, thanks to head-turning colors and textured fabric.Reina Olga Ginny textured scoop-neck bikiniReina Olga La Sciura crinkle bandeau swimsuitIndahIf you aren’t shy, keep several Indah swimsuits on hand, from itsy-bitsy bandeaus to high-cut thong bottoms.Indah Bass bandeau bikini topIndah Cupid string bra topInamorataInamorata’s playful floral and polka-dot prints, which are creations by Emily Ratajkowski, are the very definition of summertime fun.MuehlederAmplify the wow factor at the beach or the pool with Muehleder’s vibrant, stringy bikinis—all in durable neoprene fabrics.Muehleder Boni bikini topMuehleder Eko tankini topJade SwimJade Swim proves that minimal doesn’t have to mean boring, with eye-catching one-shoulder designers and beautifully fine, thin straps.Jade Swim Contour one-piece suitJade Swim Yara ruched strapless one-piece swimsuitAgua by Agua BenditaHeading to a tropical destination? Match the scenery with a vacation-ready print from Colombian label Agua by Agua Bendita. The brand gets bonus points for hiring local artisans to craft its swimsuits and for keeping sustainability at the forefront of its practices.Agua by Agua Bendita Ébano floral-print recycled swimsuitAgua by Agua Bendita Olmo ruffled embellished floral-print recycled bikini topCala de la CruzNo matter what’s on your agenda, bring the fun with a Cala de la Cruz swimsuit. This label specializes in playful, dopamine-inducing prints that absolutely deserve a spot in your suitcase.Cala de la Cruz Susana crossover cutout swimsuitCala de la Cruz Alexa gathered ring bikini topMatteauIlona Hamer and Peta Heinsen, sister founders of Matteau, have mastered the art of creating simple swimsuit silhouettes. Whether you love a universally flattering one-piece or a tried-and-true bikini, the label puts emphasis on making sure each style offers a perfect fit.Matteau the square printed one-piece swimsuitMatteau string triangle bikiniHunza GMinimalists will appreciate Hunza G’s sleek silhouettes. Ribbed detailing adds just enough detail, while rich, on-trend colorways make the timeless swimsuits feel like modern classics.Hunza G seersucker swimsuitHunza G Xandra seersucker bikiniAraksAraks has mastered the art of lingerie, pajamas, and swimwear. The latter comes in simple, elegant silhouettes in vibrant colors.Araks Colette one-piece swimsuitAraks Yui one-piece swimsuitCover SwimIf surfing and beachside volleyball are calling your name, keep Cover Swim’s designs in mind for all of your water activities. The label sources sustainable materials and uses UV-protective fabrics in its designs.Cover Swim recycled swimsuitCover Swim recycled swimsuitAndrea IyamahYou won’t find any basic swimwear pieces here. Every Andrea Iyamah design has statement-making details, like origami-esque knots and strategically placed cut-outs.Andrea Iyamah Nayo one-piece swimsuitAndrea Iyamah Aluna one-piece swimsuitMissoni MareThe iconic knits from legendary fashion house Missoni are also available in swimsuit form. The striped and zigzag pattern styles also come in bright colors and metallic finishes that embody the joys of summer.Missoni Mare zigzag two-piece swimsuitMissoni Mare space dye stripe two-piece swimsuitEmilio PucciMore is always more, especially when it comes to Emilio Pucci’s glamorous swimwear designs. Don’t just stop at the one-pieces and bikinis. Have fun with a matching cover-up or sundress from the brand.Emilio Pucci Onde-print cutout-side halterneck swimsuitEmilio Pucci printed halterneck bikiniEverlaneThe eco-friendly brand recently launched its first-ever swimsuits, and the sleek designs are perfect for minimalists. We’re adding bonus points because 82% of the material used to create each swimsuit comes from recycled nylon.Everlane v-neck one-piece swimsuitEverlane square-neck one-piece swimsuitLouisa BallouLouisa Ballou’s eponymous line is a beach lover’s dream with prints inspired by the surf seen in her hometown of Charleston. Pick from fun one-piece suits or mesh dresses perfect for layering.Louisa Ballou Sex Wax ring-embellished recycled-fibre swimsuitLouisa Ballou recycled nylon one-piece swimsuitTropic of CModel Candice Swanepoel showcases her South African heritage and love for all things swim in her Tropic of C line. The lineup includes sensual styles and a dedicated movement collection of swimsuits meant for proper swimming.Tropic of C equator bikini topTropic of C scoop one-piece swimsuitEresThe quality and fit of swimsuits from the French label Eres are unmatched. With more than forty years under their belt, the brand has mastered the art of creating the perfect one-pieces and comfortable, functional bikinis.Eres Ara color-block swimsuitEres Les Essentiels Effigie one-shoulder swimsuitVictoria’s SecretHere’s another brand that has been around for decades. You can rely on it for classic bikini styles and timeless one-pieces.Victoria's Secret Essential one-shoulder one-piece swimsuitVictoria's Secret high-neck one-piece swimsuitMarysiaYou can spot Marysia’s beautiful swimsuits from a mile away thanks to the brand’s signature scallop-hem finishes.Marysia Broadway reversible scalloped recycled seersucker bikini topMarysia Palm Springs scalloped recycled seersucker swimsuitLonelyLonely has grown quite a following thanks to its size-inclusive lingerie collection, but the brand also makes figure-flattering swimsuits that deserve just as much attention.Lonely Joey cami swim topSummersaltWhether you’re hitting the road for a spring break or planning a summer escape, Summersalt is a go-to destination for all travel needs, including a host of well-made swimsuits.Summersalt the tie backflip swimsuitSummersalt the Marina swimsuitLisa Marie FernandezJet set in style with a swimsuit from Lisa Marie Fernandez. The designs stand out and, fitwise, they’re like a glove, thanks to bonded stretch fabrics and textured materials.Lisa Marie Fernandez Arden one shoulder ruffled swimsuitLisa Marie Fernandez Yasmin belted wrap-effect seersucker swimsuitIsa BoulderThe retro-inspired styles created by Isa Boulder will withstand the test of time. In addition to the collection of Old Hollywood–esque silhouettes, there’s also a delightful batch of metallic designs.Isa Boulder Palm colorblock bikini topIsa Boulder gather one-piece swimsuitSolid & StripedThe name pretty much says it all: Solid & Striped offers a beautiful roster of both plain and printed swimsuits. Details like keyholes and belts take the classic designs to the next level.Solid and Striped The Lynn swimsuitSolid & Striped The Annie topBondi BornFit and durability are both top of mind for Australia-based label Bondi Born. The label’s figure-sculpting one-pieces and bikinis are made with chlorine-resistant fabrics that lengthen the lifespan of each design.Bondi Born Celine one-piece swimsuitBondi Born Mackinley sleeveless one-pieceOséreeHere’s a label that believes beachwear should also be glamorous. The shimmering two-pieces are the stars on its roster, but the brand’s cover-ups and accessories are equally stunning.Oséree shine one-shoulder glittered swimsuitOséree shine glittered halterneck bikiniMelissa OdabashMelissa Odabash’s namesake label has expanded into ready-to-wear, but it’s the classic swimsuits with sophisticated details like buttons and laces that continue to grab our hearts.Melissa Odabash Calabasas ribbed one-piece swimsuitMelissa Odabash Calabasas ribbed one-piece swimsuitHaightHere’s a label that creates swimsuits that are versatile enough to wear in and out of the pool. Pair either one of these two stunning swimsuits with jeans and you’re ready for dinner.Haight Fernanda V-neck swimsuitHaight Brigitte gingham check jersey swimsuitPeonyRomance is at the heart of Peony’s swimsuit designs. From the sweet florals to the dainty bows, each creation has undeniable femininity.Peony one-shoulder gingham stretch-ECONYL swimsuitPeony Holiday floral-print recycled bikini topFrankies BikinisFor effortlessly cool Malibu vibes, Frankies Bikinis is the place to go. Since its inception, the label has expanded into ready-to-wear and beauty products that embody a beach-going lifestyle.Frankies Bikinis Boardwalk jacquard bikini topFrankies Bikinis Dorothy halter cutout one-piece swimsuitFischEco-friendly values are at the forefront of production for Fisch. Each suit is made from a regenerative nylon fabric that’s created from fishnets, and the beautiful designs are versatile enough to wear just about anywhere.Fisch Regatta cutout ribbed recycled swimsuitFisch Bomba printed stretch-ECONYL underwired bikini topPatBOFor attention-grabbing moments, PatBO creates couture-level swimsuits with abstract prints, hand-beaded embellishments, and adjustable straps.PatBO Cindy cutout polka-dot swimsuitPatBO one-shoulder cutout bikini topEvaraeHere we have resortwear at its finest, thanks to Evarae’s consciously produced swimsuits, high-quality fabrics, and sleek designs.Evarae Parker textured swimsuitEvarae Cassandra belted two-tone swimsuitMaiyoIn Maiyo’s collection, you’ll find charming knit swimsuits as well as shiny Lurex designs perfect for making a fashion-forward statement at the beach or by the pool.Maiyo x Natalie Off Duty Naomi bikini setMaiyo Cindy one-piece swimsuit
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It's the jewel in the crown of the racing season when it comes to style, and Royal Ascot got off to a suitably fashionable start this morning - with a new, bolder dress code encouraging high glamour at the famous English meet. Seen by many as the calendar highlight of the British summer season, Royal Ascot has finally returned to its former, pre-pandemic glory - with attendees unhindered by Covid restrictions and encouraged to go all out in the sartorial stakes. Indeed, this year's published Style Guide for the event, the eleventh of its kind, requests formality remains in the Royal Enclosure - but hints at a more relaxed approach elsewhere, suggesting exuberant occasion wear is positively encouraged in 2022. And early arrivals on Monday clearly got the memo - sporting a dazzling array of colourful outfits, with show-stopping statement hats and elegant headpieces taking centre stage. Although not attending, the Queen is likely to watch from Windsor Castle when her horse, King's Lynn, races in the King's Stand Stakes at 3.40pm this afternoon. Royal Ascot goes bold! Attendees on the first day of the English meet didn't hold back in the style stakes, with these two friends plumping for green, with one opting for a chic tiered number, while the other picked a lighter shade with lace panels Bring on the bonnets: The style mantra for many of the first day's attendees appeared to be 'go bold', with one racegoers, Vivienne Jenner, showing off her fuschia and lemon headwearThe colours of Ukraine's flag were woven into this lady's (left) look, with blue and yellow making up the colour scheme of her headwear and dress Razzle dazzle 'em: Many of those arriving at the main spectators' enclosure opted for co-ordinating outfits - with these two friends choosing fiery reds for their headwear - and the same orange aviator shadesAs ever, headwear steals the Ascot show: Here, lemon and pink combined in a millinery swirl - and some co-ordinated shades - for this daring look worn by hatmaker Lisa Tan Milliner Lisa Tan wore a pink trouser suit while this lady, right, also used swirling pink and yellow - matched with strappy cerise heels - to colourful effect Hat designer Tracy Rose showed off her millinery wares, with a huge satin crown bordered with red and festooned with a large blue satin rose The show-stopping black and yellow outfit turned heads on the first day of the five-day meet. This stylish reveller donned a 60s style lemon dress with a matching clutch bag - but it was the over-sized floral headwear that stole the show Classic looks also featured alongside the bursts of colour, with this sophisticated duo donning traditional formal attireHappy and glorious: Patriotic racing fans continued the Platinum Jubilee celebrations with red, white and blue hats Platty Joobs makes it to Royal Ascot! Red, white and blue also featured as racegoers paid tribute to the Queen's 70th year Impact: Many chose for the boldest colour in the spectrum, with these friends both option for scarlet outfits Canine catwalk: Minty the dog shined in green velour, with a puff ball floral skirt - and a lead made from pearlsSporting a £656 belted cream Zimmermann midi dress with pink flowers, Princess Beatrice, 33, posed ahead of Royal Ascot in Berkshire today, alongside her husband Edoardo Mapelli MozziAmong the most eye-catching looks on display was a reveller sporting a gargantuan lemon and black floral head piece, teamed with a 60s style yellow dress. Elsewhere, the catwalk included monochrome polka dots, flashes of fuschia and floating summer frocks in deep, emerald greens. Many of those arriving at the main spectators' enclosure opted for co-ordinating outfits with pals too.Hat designers Tracy Rose and Lisa Tan showed off their millinery wares to imposing effect, with Tracy wearing a huge satin crown bordered with red and festooned with a large blue satin rose, while Lisa opted for a swirling lemon and pink headpiece - and some co-ordinated shades.Amongst the racegoers was Princess Beatrice, wearing a beautiful belted tiered cream dress with neutral heels and a rustic-style hat, arriving on the arm of her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, who donned a sharp top hat and tails with a pink tie. The Queen will not attend Royal Ascot today as she misses out on the event amid her ongoing mobility issues - but there will be a procession featuring Prince Charles, Camilla and Peter Phillips in the first carriage.Following behind in the second carriage will be the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent; while in the third carriage will be Princess Anne, the Queen's close friend Lord de Mauley and former British Horseracing Authority head of stewarding William Nunneley with his wife Caroline.Catwalk: Many of those attending chose out couture from their wardrobes for the racing meet. Pictured from left: a reveller ensured her dress was in harmony with the racing green of the course, a racegoer wears a sophisticated black lace dress with wide bow collar and a Napoleon-esque hat. Right: This lady looked elegant in blue and white, with a statement blue hat with large white bowThis floaty blue number cascaded in the breeze, with a shock of feathered pink headwear finishing the look. Right: A bubblegum blue dress hits the mark with an extravagant matching floral hat in pinks, blues and purples Princess Beatrice, wearing a beautiful belted tiered cream dress with neutral heels and a rustic-style hat, arrives at the event with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, who donned top hat and tails with a pink tieUlrika Jonsson flashed her arm tattoos in a black dress as she attended the first day of Royal Ascot on Tuesday with her son Cameron, 27, who she shares with ex husband John Turnbull Stunning: Also at the event was TV star Charlotte Hawkins who wore a pretty light blue dress with an elaborate fascinatorIn the fourth carriage at the procession - the details for which were revealed at noon today - will be the Earl and Countess of Hopetoun along with Tom Hooper and Lady Alexandra Hooper, who is also close with the royals.Her Majesty was a regular at the Berkshire racecourse before the pandemic and has been at every Royal Meeting since acceding to the throne in 1952, apart from when it was held behind closed doors in 2020.However the 96-year-old monarch will likely be watching from home just seven miles away at Windsor Castle this afternoon, especially when her horse King's Lynn races in the King's Stand Stakes at 3.40pm.The Queen, who has owned 22 winners of races at Royal Ascot, was among racegoers attending last year after it was selected to take part in the Government's events research programme on behalf of the sport of racing.Plenty of fans adopted a patriotic theme too, to ensure the Platinum Jubilee celebrations continue, with red, white and blue incorporated into their outfits for the day. 'I'm at Ascot!' A suited and booted racegoer wanders past the course's giant Union Jack Back to nature: A horseracing fan arrives for the first day of the meet in a woven hat topped with natural flowers and colourful butterfliesWearing a ochre-coloured dress strewn with daisies, the racing fan turned heads as she arrived for day one this morning Monochrome magic! Black and white also featured in the colour scheme for day one attendeesThink pink! These ladies opted for vibrant ensembles - in differing shades of pink - as they struck poses Bring on the colour! Performers The Tootsies sported matching dresses by the Pretty Dress Company, with hats by Sarah Cant Some employees working at the festival wore equally dramatic attire; this duo donned gold outfits - and pairs of stilts - as the first day got underwayHat's off! These glamorous racegoers put their best fashion foot forward when attending Royal Ascot this year Perfect patterns! These two women made sure to stand out from the crowd with their vibrant outfits and matching accessories Phoebe Vela Hitchcox and John Hitchcox pose up a storm in all their finery as they arrive at Royal Ascot 2022 todayRacegoers have long been accustomed to dressing to impress for Royal Ascot - but this year, the annual event appears to be encouraging guests to be more daring than ever with their outfit choices.This year's Royal Ascot Style Guide, which is the eleventh of its kind, is keen to demonstrate to racing followers around the world that British fashion houses can help those attending the Royal Meeting is about looking your best.Meanwhile it also appears to encourage racegoers to embrace a more 'casual' look at the event, with female models posing in mini dresses and platform heels, while men are permitted to wear Cuban shirts and printed garments.Attendees in the Royal Enclosure are required to wear a 'modest' hemline, however elsewhere in the guide it appears sky-high mini skirts may be permitted in other enclosures. Summer dresses were the order of the day for many arriving at the Berkshire course: Racegoer Bianca Richards opted for a cream dress with red ditsy flowers - and a matching apricot headpiece Cameras at the ready: A group of stylishly dressed ladies take photos of the racecourse ahead of the action this afternoonA sunbeam! The famous racing event has returned largely to pre-pandemic status - with zero restrictions on revellers - and a dress code that appears to encourage people to go all out on occasion wear. Right, Good Morning Britain presenter Charlotte Hawkins looked chic in pale blue Personal Threads podcast hosts Scott Wimsett and Susan Bender cut stylish figures - with Bender wearing a delicate halo of scallop-shaped metallicsHats off to high glamour! A fuschia-coloured floral flourish was seen on this racegoer, left, while another chose a dramatic silver woven piece, with matching grey feathers Strawberries and cream: Sophie Winkleman wore a flowing berry-adorned tiered summer gown complemented with a rustic-style pillbox hat Back to black: Ulrika Jonsson went for a formal black flowing frock with ruched shoulders - with a matching black headpiece An attendee looks stylish in white and blue, with two over-sized blue rose flowers and fluttering feathers making a millinery statement After two years of restrictions, Royal Ascot looks set for an all-out 2022 meet, with spectators enjoying mingling in the sunshine Sandwich from the boot? Two parked up attendees enjoy a snack and glass of fizz before the racing begins THE OFFICIAL ROYAL ASCOT STYLE GUIDE 2022 ROYAL ENCLOSURE DRESS CODE LADIES Pictured left: Favourbrook jacket £720, trousers £250, waistcoat £320, tie £95, pocket square £35, Oliver Brown top hat £500, Shirt £85, Shoes: Haes and Curtis £149. Pictured right: The Vampire's Wife dress £1,650, Handbag £450, Hat: Edwina Ibbotson £1,580, Shoes: Roger Vivier £1,350, Ring: Garrard £8,000 Erdem dress £2490, hat £1395, gloves £390, Emilia Wickstead shoes £515, earrings: 4element. Available to rent. Dresses and skirts should be of modest length defined as falling just above the knee or longer. Dresses and tops should have straps of one inch or greater. Strapless, off the shoulder, halter neck and spaghetti straps are not permitted. Dresses and tops with sheer straps and sleeves are also not permitted.Jackets and pashminas may be worn. Tops and dresses underneath should still comply with the Royal Enclosure Dress Code. Midriffs must be covered. Trouser suits are welcome. They should be of full-length to the ankle and of matching material and colour.Jumpsuits are welcome. They should fall below the knee, with regulations matching that for dresses. Hats should be worn; however, a headpiece which has a solid base of 4 inches (10cm) or more in diameter is acceptable as an alternative to a hat. Fascinators are not permitted. GIRLSGirls (aged 10-17) should dress in accordance with the Ladies' Dress Code. However, they may wear a headpiece or fascinator as an alternative to a hat, without any size restriction. GENTLEMEN Favourbrook jacket £720, trousers £250, waistcoat £280, tie £110, shoes £320, Oliver Brown top hat £500, shirt £85 It is a requirement to wear black, grey or navy morning dress which must include: A waistcoat and tie (no cravats or bow ties)A black or grey top hatBlack shoes worn with socksA gentleman may remove his top hat within a restaurant, a Private Box, a private club or a facility’s terrace, balcony or garden. Hats may also be removed within any enclosed external seating area within the Royal Enclosure Gardens.The customisation of top hats (with, for example, coloured ribbons or bands) is not permitted in the Royal EnclosureNovelty waistcoats and ties are not permitted. Discreet patterns and those of a patriotic nature (for example, a national flag) are acceptable.BOYSBoys (aged 10-17) should either dress in accordance with the gentlemen's Dress Code; or alternatively may wear a dark-coloured lounge suit with a shirt and tie. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Fancy dress, novelty and branded or promotional clothing is not permitted on site.QUEEN ANNE ENCLOSURE DRESS CODE LADIES Pictured left: Dress: Simone Rocha £995, Hat: Jane Taylor £1,560, ShuShu Tong bag £450, shoes £875. Pictured right: Emilia Wickstead dress: £1,650, shoes £590, Hat: Edwina Ibbotson £2,045 Pictured left: Dress: Lisa the Label £720, Hat: Emily London £885, Shoes: Roger Vivier £1,150. Pictured right: Oliver Brown suit £327, shirt £85, tie £69, pocket square: Richard Anderson £84, shoes: Christian Louboutin £775Ladies within the Queen Anne Enclosure are required to dress in a manner as befits a formal occasion and are kindly asked to take note of the following:A hat, headpiece or fascinator should be worn at all times.Strapless and sheer dresses and tops are not permitted. Please note our definition of strapless necklines include off-the-shoulder, Bardot and one shoulder. Dresses and tops with sheer straps and sleeves are also not permitted. Midriffs must be covered.Trouser suits must be full-length and jumpsuits should fall below the knee. Both must adhere to the neckline regulations above. Shorts are not permitted.GIRLS Girls aged 17 and under should be dressed for a formal occasion. Smart summer dresses are suggested. Hats, headpieces and fascinators may be worn but are not compulsory. GENTLEMEN Richard James jacket £585, trousers £345, Oliver Brown shirt £85, tie £49, Hawes and Curtis pocket square £29, shoes £149 Pictured left: Oliver Spencer suit jacket £369, suit trousers £189, shirt: Budd £130, Tie: Oliver Brown £59, pocket square: Richard Anderson £95, shoes: Harry's £350. Pictured right: Richard James jacket £745, trousers £325, shirt: Budd £130, tie: Oliver Brown £49, pocket square: Richard Anderson £95, shoes: Russel and Bromley £225Gentlemen's Dress Code Gentlemen are required to wear a full-length suit with a collared shirt and tie, and kindly asked to take note of the following: Jackets and trousers should be of matching colour and pattern. A tie should be worn at all times. Bow ties and cravats are not permitted.Socks must be worn and should cover the ankle. Jeans, chinos and trainers are not permitted. BOYSBoys aged 10-17 should wear a suit or jacket with a shirt and tie. Younger boys nine and under should be dressed smartly but are not required to wear a jacket or tie. VILLAGE ENCLOSURE LADIESPictured left: Bora Aksu blouse £429, skirt £385, shoes £595, hat: Juliette Botterill £370, handbag: Roger Vivier £1,050. Pictured right: dress: Temperley £560, hat: Yuan Li Milinery £580, shoes: Jimmy Choo £750 Pictured left: Shrimps dress £495, bag £475, hat: Bee Smith £250, shoes: Office £40, earrings: Margaux Studios £195. Pictured right: Gant blazer £350, trousers £175, shirt: Hawes and Curtis £55, tie: Oliver Brown £59, shoes: Christian Louboutin £775Ladies within the Village Enclosure are required to dress in a manner as befits a formal occasion and are kindly asked to take note of the following:A hat, headpiece or fascinator should be worn at all times.Strapless and sheer dresses and tops are not permitted. Please note our definition of strapless necklines include off-the-shoulder, Bardot and one shoulder. Dresses and tops with sheer straps and sleeves are also not permitted. Midriffs must be covered.Trouser suits must be full-length, and jumpsuits should fall below the knee. Both must adhere to the neckline regulations above. Shorts are not permittedPlease note, the Village Enclosure is a grassed area and ladies should consider their hat size and shoes accordingly. Smaller hats or fascinators and wedges or block heels are recommended in place of large headwear or stilettos.GIRLS Girls aged 17 and under should be dressed for a formal occasion. Smart summer dresses are suggested.Hats, headpieces and fascinators may be work but are not compulsory. GENTLEMEN Gant blazer £350, trousers £175, Hawes and Curtis shirt £55, shoes £149, tie: Oliver Brown £59 Gentlemen are required to wear a full-length trousers and jacket with a collared shirt and tie, and kindly asked to take note of the following:A tie should be worn at all times. Ties, bow ties or cravats can be worn in the Village Enclosure.Socks must be worn and should cover the ankle.Jeans and trainers are not permitted.BOYS Boys aged 10-17 should wear a suit or jacket with a shirt and tie. Younger boys nine and under should be dressed smartly but are not required to wear a jacket or tie. WINDSOR ENCLOSURE LADIES Dress: LK Bennett £499, hat: Juliette Botterill £430, shoes: Kurt Geiger £99 Whilst there is no official Dress Code for the Windsor Enclosure, Ladies are encouraged to dress in smart daywear.It is recommended that ladies wear smart attire with a hat or fascinator.GENTLEMEN Ted Baker jacket £279, trousers £150, shirt £95, pocket square: Oliver Brown £35, shoes: Grenson £295Whilst there is no official Dress Code for the Windsor Enclosure, Gentlemen are encouraged to dress in smart daywear.It is recommended that Gentlemen wear a jacket, collared shirt and full-length trousers. Two racegoers stride across the pristine turf of the Ascot lawns on the first day of the horse race meeting This year's Style Guide for the event, which is the eleventh of its kind, is keen to demonstrate to racing followers around the world that British fashion houses can help those attending the Royal Meeting is about looking your best Early arrivals were seen taking the latest dress code to the letter - sporting an array of colourful outfits, with statement hats taking centre stage As the gates opened, attendees in their finest attire flooded through for a day of quaffing champagne under the sun Finery: The queues at Royal Ascot this morning - with the men heading for the Royal Enclosure dolled up in top hats and tails Formal: The Royal Enclosures still requires attendees to don their Sunday best...but other parts of the racecourse will see a more relaxed view on attire For once, the hats had a practical use too - with this elegant wide-brimmed number keeping the bright sunshine at bay Thousands are expected to descend on Ascot Racecourse over the coming days - as one of the most famous events in the society calendar returns Star watch: Stradivarius, pictured at the event in 2021, will face nine rivals as he goes in search of a fourth Gold Cup at Royal Ascot on Thursday The Platinum Jubilee celebrations will continue at the racing event - just a stone's throw from Windsor, with giant Union Jacks welcoming guestsThe Royal Ascot Style Guide establishes the official Dress Code of the Royal Meeting and is a bellwether and source of inspiration in the world of occasion dressing.The styling has been directed by acclaimed stylist Rachel Bakewell and appears to encourage racegoers to embrace a more 'casual' look at the event, with female models posing in mini dresses and platform heels, while men are permitted to wear Cuban shirts and printed garments.Attendees in the Royal Enclosure are required to wear a 'modest' hemline, however elsewhere in the guide it appears sky-high mini skirts may be permitted in other enclosures.Brands featuring in the guide include the likes of Simone Rocha, Erdem, Shrimps and Vampire's Wife to name a few, styled across Royal Ascot's four Enclosures' dress codes.For 2022, the Royal Ascot Style Guide pays homage to the incredible talent and style of both international and British fashion houses, with trend-setting designs from established and emerging brands, through to high end and high street. The history of fashion at Royal Ascot – Key Dates: Late 1700s – Beau Brummell, a close friend of the Prince Regent, who decreed that 'men of elegance should wear waisted black coats and white cravats with pantaloons' and this set the tone for the dress code that is still adhered to by men in the Royal Enclosure. 1830s – Queen Victoria's visit to Royal Ascot saw her arrive in a pretty lace dress with a full bell skirt and shawl. She also started a craze for the porter bonnet, shielding the wearer from male eyes. 1890s – As the dawn of a new century arrived, fashion took on an almost celebratory tone. Skirts were less full, but silhouettes made a greater statement with angular hips and puffed sleeves. Hats were large and full of feathers and adornments. 1900s – One of fashions most iconic images; that of Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady was inspired when costume designer Cecil Beaton saw images of Black Ascot, The 1910 Royal Ascot meeting was in full mourning over the death of King Edward. 1920s – Hemlines were shorter and cuts were smaller in the 1920s reflecting a post-war generation's rebellion against old traditions. Pearls and furs were the accessories of the day. 1950s – Christian Dior's New Look, a small waist and full skirt, was proving popular however it was when the newly crowned Queen Elizabeth and her stylish sister Princess Margaret wore the style at Royal Ascot that it was cemented in history. 1960s – Royal Ascot's glamorous profile elevated when Italian actress Sophia Loren was photographed in the Royal Enclosure. In modern times some of the biggest names in Hollywood and fashion have attended.1970s - Trouser suits became more popular following their introduction to the dress code in 1971. Gertrude Shilling, The Ascot Mascot, delighted press with her extravagant outfits. One year, one of her son David's millinery designs outgrew the Shilling's long-wheel-based Rolls Royce, so the hat had to follow in a van behind. 1980s – Sharp lines and bright colours took centre stage during this decade. With statement hats and pointed heels, there was little room for floaty florals in 1980s glamour. 2012 – Royal Ascot officially launches its Style Guide to racegoers outlining dress code regulations for the Royal Enclosure and Queen Anne Enclosure (formally known as Grandstand). 2017 – The jumpsuit is formally accepted in the Royal Enclosure Dress Code and the Queen Anne Enclosure Dress Code is extended to the new Village Enclosure. 2018 – Royal Ascot introduce Style Guides for the Village Enclosure and Windsor Enclosure. 2020 – Royal Ascot runs behind closed doors for first time in the event's history during global COVID-19 pandemic. 2021 – Navy morning suits were permitted in the Royal Enclosure.
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Emma Corrin first rocketed to fame with her astonishing, Golden Globe-winning performance as Princess Diana in The Crown in the winter of 2020. Lockdowns around the world meant there was nary a red carpet to be found—but that didn’t prove to be a challenge for Corrin or her stylist Harry Lambert. The pair of mad sartorial geniuses whizzed up an endless carousel of brilliant, fashion-forward looks that kept everyone on their toes, even when most of the appearances were being made through a laptop screen.Since then, Corrin has established herself as a true style renegade, with a particularly keen eye for avant-garde looks from the likes of Schiaparelli, Prada, and JW Anderson. She’s also become a recurring star of Miu Miu’s campaigns, and has made plenty of showstopping appearances on IRL red carpets, whether the swimming cap chic of her 2021 Emmys look or her look at the BIFA Awards last year by emerging designer Marco Ribeiro. To attend the Olivier Awards in London tonight, however—where Corrin was nominated for her performance in the play Anna X—she and Lambert clearly decided to pull out all the stops.Corrin’s dress was, naturally, straight off the runway. A piece from Jonathan Anderson’s fall 2022 collection for Loewe—a stand-out from Paris Fashion Week in February for its delightfully bonkers riffs on the history of surrealism across art and fashion—it featured one of Anderson’s most playful new motifs, the balloon. (Here, that came printed across a mesh slip dress in shades of tan.) The most arresting detail, though, sat a little higher up, with a pair of deflated balloons cast as a kind of breastplate.At first glance, it felt like a nod to armor, pairing perfectly with Corrin’s newly bleached hair and its cropped, Joan of Arc-style fringe, as well as the sculptural jewelry she wore from Cartier’s Trinity for Chitose Abe collection. But on closer inspection, it revealed itself as a nod to something a little tongue-in-cheek—taking the unsavory metaphor of breasts as balloons and turning it into something so knowingly silly it could be straight out of a John Waters film. As if to confirm the look’s subversive, campy sensibility, Lambert captioned his post of Corrin on Instagram: “This one is for the gays!”
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Today in Paris, Demna Gvasalia unveiled his second couture collection for Balenciaga—and not only were there plenty of celebrities sitting in the front row, but walking the runway too. As showgoers including Kris Jenner, Offset, North West, Alexa Demie, and Tracee Ellis Ross looked on, the likes of Kim Kardashian, Nicole Kidman, Dua Lipa, Selling Sunset’s Christine Quinn, Bella Hadid, and Naomi Campbell walked through the historic Balenciaga salons wearing the house’s latest couture collection. The group was eclectic, a little bit unexpected, unbelievably glam, and as always, purely Balenciaga.It’s not the first time that Balenciaga has dipped its toe into the celeb-verse for its runway shows. Back for spring 2022, Balenciaga created a red carpet-meets-step-and-repeat runway where among models and familiar faces for the brand, celebrities like rapper Offset and actor Isabelle Huppert posed for the paparazzi cameras and ended up in the Balenciaga lookbook. (This was also the same show in which Gvasalia streamed his own version of an all-American The Simpsons episode, featuring his killer looks touching down in Springfield and housewife Marge even being transformed into the belle of the Balenciaga ball.) Another time that the runway felt like a reflection of today’s celebrity culture was the fall 2020 Vetements show, back when Gvasalia was still at the helm. Down the runway came a slew of both delightfully random celebrity lookalikes—including doppelgangers of Naomi Campbell, Mike Tyson, Angelina Jolie, Snoop Dogg, and Sharon Stone—in casting that was sure to make you do a double take.Of course, the cult of celebrity goes beyond Balenciaga’s runway too. They’ve had the likes of Justin Bieber, Cardi B, and Kim Kardashian star in their campaigns, and have even taken the latter to the Met Gala. Balenciaga’s approach to harnessing star power is different from the more traditional methods of other houses that tap famous faces to become ambassadors. Instead, the Gvasalia effect is more meta; a comment on the cult of celebrity itself. The celebrity doesn’t make Balenciaga, but rather the opposite—the brand molds celebrities into their universe. Bieber might be dressed in Balenciaga’s artful yet non-descript baggy, everyday clothes, while Kardashian can arrive at the Met Gala in a custom head-to-toe black catsuit that covers her instantly recognizable body, metamorphosing one of the most recognizable faces in the world into a Balenciaga-clad tabula rasa.As for today? Balenciaga dressing all these celebrities up for their runway show is another moment for the brand to prove that they are truly the ones calling the shots. We’re seeing Gvasalia flex his muscles both in terms of design and in terms of sheer celebrity clout—Balenciaga really is that sought-after. Who else can have the brilliantly bizarre combination of reality TV’s most haute villain Quinn, an Oscar-winning actor like Kidman, and modeling royalty like Campbell in their show, while maintaining a sense of breezy effortlessness? It seems that being inducted into the Balenciaga club is the ultimate marker of cool in our current era of fashion, whether you’re a celeb or not–and that’s priceless.
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High street royals! The wallet-friendly wardrobe donned by Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis for Father's Day photo - including Gap shirt for £15 and £26 Mango frockPrince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis looked adorable as they chuckled along with their father in a snap released for Father's DayThe Cambridge children all wore high street favourites in the photo, which was released days before Prince William's 40th birthdayThe couple's eldest child, Prince George, eight, wore a £14.95 Gap camouflaged t-shirt while Charlotte, six, donned £25.99 Mango dress Louis, four, donned a stripey £32 polo shirt from Rachel Riley for occasion Published: 05:54 EDT, 19 June 2022 | Updated: 10:42 EDT, 19 June 2022 Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis showed they're followers of high street fashion in a holiday snap released by the family to mark Father's Day.The children appear full of laughter in the relaxed photograph, which was taken on a summer trip to Jordan last year - a photo from the same series was used for the family Christmas card in December. The latest portrait released on social media this morning, taken by the Duchess of Cambridge, shows the children in low-key summer attire. In the snap, Princess Charlotte, seven, is seen chuckling along next to her father, who turns 40 this week, while wearing a £25.99 gingham dress from Mango. New snap, same clothes! Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Prince George pictured with their father in a photo released by the Cambridge family to mark Father's Day - the young royals all donned high street clothes Queen of recycling! The Cambridges posed with their mother Kate Middleton on the same trip to Jordan in a stunning family portrait released last Christmas Prince Louis wore a pair of Trotters trainers costing £28 - which Charlotte also has.And the couple's youngest son, now four, who was perched on his father's shoulders, wore a striped £32 polo shirt from Rachel Riley - a bigger version of the top Prince George, eight, wore from the brand during an official visit to Taronga Zoo in Sydney when he was just nine-months-old.Future monarch Prince George shared the joke with his siblings while cuddling up to The Duke of Cambridge in a £14.95 camo t-shirt from GAP and grey shorts.The children followed in mum Kate Middleton's footsteps, who often champions the high street and regularly recycles outfits.Princess Charlotte has often been pictured in outfits from trendy stores including Zara and Ralph Lauren, as well as Italian designer Nicoletta Fanna and Spanish brand Fina Ejerique. Prince George pictured at Taronga Zoo in Sydney aged nine months in April 2014, wearing his Rachel Riley polo shirt (left). Prince Louis was pictured in a bigger version of the same shirt On holiday in Jordan, and also appeared to be wearing his brother's hand-me-down blue trainersAnd there is some significance to Prince George often being pictured in shorts, which he wore in all official portraits taken to mark milestones like his birthday or The Queen's 90th birthday.MailOnline's etiquette expert William Hanson previously told Femail that Kate put her son exclusively in shorts as it's an aristocratic way to dress.While the family enjoys Father's Day today, there is another big celebration on the horizon as The Duke of Cambridge prepares for his 40th birthday on Tuesday.George previously wore the shoes to watch his dad compete in the Maserati Royal Charity Polo Trophy in 2018, pictured left. Right, Charlotte wore the same pair of shoes for her fourth birthday portrait in 2019 Today's family photo appears to have been taken on the same day as another stunning family portrait snapped by The Duchess of Cambridge herself.The photo, released by Kensington Palace last Christmas, saw the kids grinning in the same high street outfits while Kate Middleton cut an elegant figure in a long-sleeved khaki green dress. Kate has always had ties to Jordan as she lived there for three years when her father Michael was posted to capital Amman with British Airways when she was just two years old. When William visited the Middle East in 2018 on an official tour, he spoke of their intention to come back with their children in the future. Advertisement
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People stand outside the venue after the Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2022-2023 collection show in Paris, France, July 4, 2022. REUTERS/Johanna GeronRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comPARIS, July 3 (Reuters) - Dior designer Maria Grazia Chiuri set aside the shimmery jacquards and coatings of sequins — standard fare at Paris fashion shows — and homed in on craftsmanship of the needle-and-thread variety, applying elaborate, folksy-flavored flower embroideries to her haute couture lineup for the fall-winter season.“It’s really a project that has inside this idea that art and artisan are at the same level,” Chiuri told Reuters.Models swept down the runway Monday in loose braids and patchwork opera coats, trim jackets and long dresses with billowing sleeves. The garments served as blank canvasses of sorts, in soft, neutral colors — beige wool gabardines, cotton canvas and black velvet — for the stylized floral embroideries that trickled down shoulders and wound around skirts, rising up from the hemlines.Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comUkrainian artist Olesia Trofymenko filled the show venue in the garden of the Rodin Museum with artwork, towering photographic images of landscapes overlaid with embroidered flowers, outlining the shapes of people who might have been there. The French fashion house, one of the labels owned by LVMH (LVMH.PA), will leave the exhibit open to the public, in keeping with a tradition it started with a Judy Chicago display in 2020.The artwork and the fashion carried an underlying theme – the tree of life, a universal symbol interpreted in different styles across cultures.Chiuri described the notion as carrying a mystical quality that people can turn to “in difficult times.”The patterns had a slightly retro flair. Chiuri considered local traditions and how flower patterns are interpreted around the world.“I think all these dresses have some aspect in common. Very often they are in embroidery, very often they are ornamented with flowers. There really is a connection with life,” she said.Sigourney Weaver and Naomi Watts were among guests in the packed front row.Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comReporting by Mimosa Spencer; Editing by Lisa ShumakerOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
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A model presents a creation by designer Alexandre Mattiussi as part of his Men's Spring/Summer 2023 collection show for Ami brand during Men's Fashion Week in Paris, France, June 23, 2022. REUTERS/Benoit TessierRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comPARIS, June 23 (Reuters) - Micro shorts, thigh-high boots, marinières and oversized coats took to the runway at Ami women's and men's fashion show on Thursday at the foot of Sacré-Coeur Basilica, as the French label sought inspiration in classic Parisian chic with a daring twist.Audrey Tautou, star of "Amelie," opened the spring-summer show in the perfect attire of the Parisian woman: a timeless cream trench coat, a simple shirt and white pants.Designer Alexandre Mattiussi put blazers atop not totally unbuttoned shirts and added a bubble-gum-pink coat to a simple pair of beige pants.Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comFor the more festive look, one model shimmered in black sequin pants with matching bikini top while another paraded in a see-through A-line dress.Skirts were mini, pleated or done in blue Vichy pattern, and slung low.In pairing sneakers, joggers and leather jackets, Ami stuck to its relaxed approach to fashion.One of the highlights of Ami's show was the final outfit, worn by 1990s supermodel Kristen McMenamy in a totally red look.A long list of famous personalities came to see the show, including models Naomi Campbell, Carla Bruni, actress Catherine Deneuve, filmmaker Xavier Dolan and actor Angus Cloud, best known for his breakthrough role in TV show "Euphoria."The Paris fashion season, following on from Milan, marks the final leg of the catwalk cycle that will establish the trends for next season.Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comReporting by Laetitia Volga in Paris
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Nobody’s had a Paris Men’s Fashion Week quite like athlete Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s this season. The Canadian basketball player (who is a point guard for Oklahoma City Thunder) not only had a front row seat to take in the latest spring 2023 collections from labels like Givenchy and Kenzo, but he also made his very own runway debut by walking in the Thom Browne show on Sunday. “It was a dream come true,” Gilgeous-Alexander tells Vogue of his surprise catwalk debut, where he wore a striped coat look complete with a cropped button-up shirt and theatrical mask. “Talk about a fashion week finale! My new nickname is Runway Shai,” he says. Considering he spent much of the week rehearsing his model walk in his hotel, it’s a nickname that’s well-earned.In addition to creating his own memorable fashion moment on the runway, the athlete also made sure to take in all of the new clothes from other buzzy designer labels during the week. Along the way, he delivered some VIP-worthy fits—including sleek suits, shearling jackets, and Balenciaga jumpsuits. It was the athlete’s first Paris Fashion Week, so he wanted to look the part. Louis Vuitton’s show was a particularly special moment for Gilgeous-Alexander (he was the face of last year’s NBA x LV campaign, and was personally cast by the late Virgil Abloh himself). “I was in great company at the LV show,” he says, “as we all celebrated the life and legacy of Virgil.” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walks Thom Browne's spring 2023 menswear show
Photo: Courtesy of Thom BrowneFashion shows aside, Gilgeous-Alexander even managed to squeeze in some free time in the City of Light as well. On his agenda? Lots of thrift shopping, indulging in French food (steak frites, specifically), and taking in the dazzling views of the Eiffel Tower of course. The athlete said it best about his downtime plans: “Making the most out of these Parisian nights.” Below, see all of Gilgeous-Alexander’s Paris Fashion Week highlights—plus, what he wore for the busy, fashion-filled week.
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Meghan Markle channelled Princess Diana in tailored Bermuda shorts for lunch with Gloria Steinem in New York - after sporting a vintage-inspired pair to the poloMeghan Markle, 40, channelled Princess Diana in tailored Bermuda shortsDuchess of Sussex wore the Dior style with a crisp white shirt in New York Comes weeks after she wore a wide-leg white style to support Harry at the poloPrincess Diana showed how to wear Bermuda shorts in the city and on holiday Published: 05:47 EDT, 19 July 2022 | Updated: 06:45 EDT, 19 July 2022 She is one of the most stylish women in history so it is of little surprise Princess Diana continues to inspire the Duchess of Sussex and the Duchess of Cambridge's fashion choices. Meghan Markle, 40, gave a nod to the late Princess's love of tailored shorts when she joined Gloria Steinem for lunch in New York yesterday. The Duchess, who was in the city to support Prince Harry as he delivered a speech at the UN, teamed her Dior Bermuda shorts with a crisp white shirt and £545 Manolo Blahnik 'BB 105' pumps in a cognac shade to match her £50 Lauren Ralph Lauren leather belt. Timeless combo: Meghan Markle, 40, gave a nod to the late Princess's love of tailored shorts when she joined Gloria Steinem for lunch in New York yesterday, pictured. The Duchess teamed her Dior Bermuda shorts with a crisp white shirt Following her lead: The outfit was reminiscent of one worn by Princess Diana while on holiday in Florida in 1993. The fashionable princess stepped out in beige Bermuda shorts, picturedShe finished the look with a £376 clutch bag from trendy label Cult Gaia.The outfit was reminiscent of one worn by Princess Diana while on holiday in Florida in 1993. The fashionable princess stepped out in beige Bermuda shorts, a white t-shirt and brown belt for a trip to Walt Disney World. The polished princess also demonstrated how to wear tailored shorts in the city, pairing a black pair with a matching blazer with gold detailing for a meal at London's San Lorenzo Restaurant in 1990. The monochrome ensemble might have inspired Meghan's other recent outing in Bermuda shorts. The duchess wore £670 wide-leg shorts from go-to brand Khaite and a polka dot blouse to cheer on Harry at the polo in May. Fun in the sun: The duchess wore £670 wide-leg shorts from go-to brand Khaite and a polka dot blouse to cheer on Harry at the polo in May Meghan finished the black-and-white outfit with an oversized sun hat, £410 black patent belt by Khaite and her £500 Aquazzura pumps Retro fashion: Princess Diana also demonstrated how to wear tailored shorts in the city, pairing a black pair with a matching blazer with gold detailing for a meal at London's San Lorenzo Restaurant in 1990Meghan finished the black-and-white outfit with an oversized sun hat, £410 black patent belt by Khaite and her favourite £500 Aquazzura pumps.TV and celebrity fashion expert Miranda Holder, founder of the Feel Good Fashion Coach, noted: 'Tailored shorts are a natural choice for Meghan and perfect for her signature minimalist but elegant style.'They are an ideal choice for warmer weather, being cool and comfortable to wear, but the gentle structure of the tailoring adds enough formality to make them appropriate for business meetings or public engagements.'Princess Diana was the first Royal to whet our appetite for the humble short - the style icon was often spotted showing off her shapely legs in cycling shorts in the 80’s - a look which has today circled back around again, and she was also a fan of the tailored short, usually wearing them with flats as she had no need to add any extra length to her legs to carry off the look. Preppy perfection: Princess Diana embraced the boxy cut of the shorts by pairing them with a knitted cricket jumper for a visit to Prince William's school in April 1989'Meghan is very possibly taking her style cues from the late Diana, who never put an immaculately clad fashion foot wrong - this would certainly be a shrewd strategy on Markle's part, as she is no doubt aware that she needs to curry as much favour as she can with the British public.'The Duchess of Cambridge, on the other hand, appears to be drawing inspiration from Diana's love of polka dots for her summer wardrobe. Kate, 40, donned a £1,335 polka dot midi dress from go-to label Alessandra Rich as she joined Prince William and son Prince George at the Wimbledon Men's Singles Final, just days after wearing another polka dot dress by the designer for her first outing at SW19. Polka dots have become a firm favourite of the Duchess of Cambridge in recent months and are a way to add a playful touch to elegant silhouettes.She wore classic dotty dresses to Royal Ascot and the Duke of Edinburgh's memorial service in March, both by Alessandra Rich.Just like Diana! Kate channelled the style of her late mother-in-law as she attended Royal Ascot - in an outfit nearly identical to one Princess Diana wore 34 years ago. Her Alessandra Rich polka dot dress almost perfectly mirrors a frock worn to Royal Ascot by the in June 1988, rightStrikingly similar: The Duchess of Cambridge in Alessandra Rich at Wimbledon this month (left) and Diana in October 1985. Kate has channelled Princess Diana's love of polka dots a number of times this summer as the classic print is given a playful refresh The print, which was loved by Princess Diana, is enjoying a 'resurgence', according to British Vogue, and is a sophisticated choice for the summer months. Celebrity stylist Rachel Gold agrees. 'Polka dots have been worn since the 50’s when they became a huge craze relating to the polka dance. Women wore them to be on trend, classic and great fun,' she told FEMAIL.'Often seen in 50s wiggle dresses and a total hit when worn by Marilyn Monroe in the Seven Year Itch also worn by Joan Crawford and Sophia Loren. 'Who ever saw Pretty Woman will remember Julia Robert’s at the polo wearing a super polka dot dress matched with short white gloves.'For royals, polka dots provide a way to inject a touch of personality into an otherwise classic ensemble. 'The Queen plus Lady Dianna have been seen wearing polka dots on occasions,' Rachel continued. 'I am sure The Duchess of Cambridge, like all of us enjoys wearing them because they are a total classic yet still fun like her.' Advertisement
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Surrealism often brings to mind the melted clocks of Salvador Dalí or René Magritte’s image of a pipe, placed aptly above the words “this is not a pipe”.However, despite the success of displays at top galleries in New York and London, the movement’s heydays were between the 1920s and the 1960s.Now, an exhibition at the Design Museum in west London, Objects of Desire: Surrealism and Design 1924-Today, will attempt to bring it up to date. It will examine surrealism’s influence on the design world and how it revolutionised art and design, from decorative arts and furniture to interiors, fashion, photography and film.Nearly 350 objects will be on show, including artwork by Dalí, surrealism’s best-known artist. His work will be displayed alongside his contemporaries Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray and Leonora Carrington, as well as pieces by Dior, artist Sarah Lucas, musician Björk and fashion photographer Tim Walker. Nearly a third of objects displayed will be from the last 50 years.Surrealism was born in the aftermath of the first world war, and took its roots from the Dada and cubist movement. It looked at imaginative, creative and offbeat approaches to the arts.Talking about his famous pipe painting, The Treachery of Images, Magritte said: “It’s just a representation, is it not? So if I had written on my picture ‘This is a pipe’, I’d have been lying!”The exhibition will begin in surrealism’s early days in the 1920s, and look at how it influenced everyday objects. Gae Aulenti’s Tour is part of the display, a glass table supported by four bicycle wheels and set in chrome forks. Sella by brothers Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni will also be shown, a bicycle saddle mounted on a post, fixed to a hemispherical base, blurring the boundary between furniture and art.Sign up to First Edition, our free daily newsletter – every weekday morning at 7am BSTThe partnership between Dalí and British poet and art patron Edward James features, which led to the creation of world-famous surrealist interior design pieces. This includes the Mae West Lips sofa, which has been described as the single most important piece of surrealist furniture in the UK.The exhibition opens on 14 October. Tickets are on sale now, and the exhibition will run until mid-February 2023.Kathryn Johnson, curator of the exhibition said: “If you think surrealism fizzled out in the 1960s, think again. This exhibition will show that it is still alive and well and that it never really went away.“The early surrealists were survivors of the first world war and the 1918 influenza pandemic, and their art was in part a reaction to those horrors. Today, in the context of dizzying technological change, war and another global pandemic, surrealism’s spirit feels more alive than ever in contemporary design.”
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas invest luxury sportswear brand Perfect Moment. Courtesy of Perfect Moment Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas have made their first fashion industry investment into luxury fashion and sportswear brand, Perfect Moment. The 1979 Chamonix-born brand created for extreme sports racers has evolved into a luxury sportswear brand thats become known an iconic staple in winter wear. The rise of Perfect Moment’s popularity came from an emphasis in making womenswear fashionable and functional for ski and surf. This is the first time the couple have entered into a business partnership together within the fashion industry, combining their entrepreneurial expertise and passion for skiing and the outdoors. Having worn the brand for years, Chopra Jonas and Jonas are loyal fans of the Perfect Moment label. The power couple, who share the same ethos as Perfect Moment, will play a substantial role in the brand as it expands its global footprint to enter new markets in Asia and the Middle East, and continues to grow in their biggest markets including the United Kingdom and the United States. Perfect Moment has become known for their fashion meets function outerwear. Courtesy of Perfect Moment In 2010, Jane and Max Gottschalk took over ownership of the brand and have developed the function in the worlds of ski and surf. They were responsible for revamping the brand into high fashion markets paired with influencer marketing that created a cult following for their iconic ski suits. The Perfect Moment collections marry the extreme demands of nature with the world of fashion and can be found at Selfridges, Net-A-Porter, Matches, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales and FWRD. Chopra Jonas and Jonas had been avid consumers of the brand over the last few years. While Chopra Jonas didn’t grow up around ski culture when she met Jonas he introduced her to the lifestyle and she instantaneously fell in love. Part of what she loved was the fashion that came with the culture which included Perfect Moment. “When I grew up in India I wasn’t exposed to ski culture and I didn’t understand what that culture was like. Nick and I both loved mountain culture but I didn’t ski until I met him. I really enjoyed the clothing more than actual skiing. I indulged in a lot of skiwear and most of those items were Perfect Moment,” she shared. Co-founder and creative director of Perfect Moment, Jane Gottschalk. Jane Gottschalk The opportunity for the Jonas’s to invest in Perfect Moment happened organically. Last year the Gottschalk’s and the Jonas’s happened to be sat at a dinner together in London, the couples shared their natural love for skiing and, of course, Perfect Moment. That led to a natural conversation on how Chopra Jonas and Jonas could be more involved in the brand as advisors and investors. “Having Priyanka and Nick as investors was a no brainer as we grow the brand to expand into new markets like the Middle East and Asia. We are really excited to be able to collaborate with them on their entrepreneurial and creative expertise while we reach new audiences,” shared Jane Gottschalk. Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas in Perfect Moment. Courtesy of Perfect Moment. One of Chopra Jonas’s original attraction to the brand was not having to choose between looking amazing and performing at their highest level, “to me it’s a consumer need that Perfect Moment not only understands, but one that is baked into the ethos of this brand. I am proud to be a strategic investor and advisor to such a bold and trendsetting company.” Her husband, Jonas echoed that sentiment, “Perfect Moment hits the mark on how style and performance go hand-in-hand. This is my first choice and in our role, we feel other ski and surf enthusiasts worldwide will appreciate the fashion and function of this brand.”. In addition to reaching new audiences, Gottschalk plans on collaborating with Jonas to bring back the emphasis on menswear at Perfect Moment. “Over the last decade we have focused on primarily womenswear but we want to bring menswear back to the forefront as well with the help of Jonas.” In the next year, the brand expects to expand to new retailers, and markets while adding new verticals.
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Look beyond your Uggs, fluffy Birkenstocks, and beloved Crocs—it’s time to familiarize yourself with the key trending shoes this summer. One avant-garde shoe in particular was the talk of the town during the spring/summer 2022 show season. Fashion editors adored Jonathan Anderson’s Loewe stilettos, which featured cracked eggs, nail varnishes, upside-down roses, soap bars, and birthday candles as heels.Sparkling embellishment was all the rage at Blumarine. Creative director Nicola Brognano went big on the Y2K mood as models, who were body glittered up to the max, wore shoes with butterfly motifs fluttering at the toes. At Alexander McQueen and Tom Ford the glitz and glamour continued, while Miu Miu, Giambattista Valli, Fendi, Courrèges, and Alaïa offered up myriad party shoes for all dancing needs. Fashionable gladiators were a theme at Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Paco Rabanne, and Dior, but no amount of criss-crossing lace-ups could compete with the platforms that prevailed on the runways. Daniel Roseberry presented striped, stacked soles at Schiaparelli; Chanel added extra volume to its monogrammed double C heels; Donatella Versace did towering mules; and at Bottega Veneta, bright green curvaceous combat boots came seriously pumped up. There were lots of new boot shapes to choose from. Daring thigh-highs seen at Givenchy and Balenciaga have already taken Kim Kardashian’s fancy, while Jil Sander, Marine Serre, and Peter Do championed the classic point-toe boot that’s always a great investment.Here, the standout trending shoes seen at the spring/summer 2022 shows.All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
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It looks like North West not only inherited her dad’s love for fashion but also his attitude toward the paparazzi too. Arnold Jerocki / GC Images Nine-year-old North — who, of course, is the eldest child of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West — is no stranger to life in the spotlight. However, on her recent trip to France for Paris Fashion Week, it looks like she was feeling a little fed up with the constant attention. Pierre Suu / GC Images Leaving a restaurant in the French capital on Tuesday evening, North took it upon herself to confront the paparazzi for hounding her, loudly asking: “Why do you have to wait for us all the time?” Marc Piasecki / WireImage Unsurprisingly, North’s questioning did little to prevent the cameras from flashing, and the photographers continued snapping pics as one yelled back in response: “Because you’re so famous. We love you, North!” Twitter: @yzyupdates Well, they do say actions speak louder than words, and so, the very next day, North decided to get a little more creative with her approach to the lurking paparazzi. Pierre Suu / Getty Images Hanging out at the Jean Paul Gaultier show on Wednesday — seated in the front row alongside her mom and Anna Wintour, no less — Northie decided to take matters into her own hands. Literally. Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images While other attendees used their paper invitations as fans to quell the heat, North put hers to good use by creating a “STOP” sign to hold up to the photographers trying to snap pictures of her. Kim Kardashian / Twitter Kim — who was seemingly unaware of North’s sneaky move — shared a video of the moment on social media, providing fans with some extra context. For anyone who knows North knows how funny she finds this video! North I guess had it with the people taking pictures of her so she wrote on her invite STOP and held it up and wanted them to just focus on the show… 😂🫶🏼🫣 01:09 AM - 08 Jul 2022 Twitter: @KimKardashian “North I guess had it with the people taking pictures of her so she wrote on her invite STOP and held it up,” the Skims founder wrote, adding that the 9-year-old was encouraging the paparazzi to put down their cameras and “focus on the show.” Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images Before long, the clip went viral, with many fans quickly making the correlation between North’s sassy persona and her father’s infamous no-fucks-given approach to fame. Mega / GC Images “Yeah, that’s kanye’s kid for sure,” one person wrote on Twitter, going on to compare the moment with one of Ye’s most memorable exchanges with the paparazzi. Twitter: @highendhomo “Just like daddy,” they wrote alongside a viral clip of the rapper telling a photographer outside his garage to “shut the fuck up.” Stephane Cardinale - Corbis / Corbis via Getty Images And while many fans have chosen to see the lighthearted side of the situation, there are plenty of others who can’t help but feel sad about North’s lack of privacy. Thestewartofny / GC Images Before we get into it, it’s worth noting that since a very young age, North has made it clear that she doesn’t love the constant harassment that comes with her family’s level of notoriety. She famously went viral for yelling “no pictures” at the paparazzi for the first time when she was just 2 years old. George Pimentel / Getty Images, It’s for this reason that many fans are struggling to see the fun in North’s attempts to escape the flashing cameras. Pierre Suu / Getty Images “I’m actually starting to feel bad for North,” wrote one Twitter user, garnering over 10,000 likes. “She’s visibly bothered by constant press and telling all the adults and everyone is just laughing at her.” I’m actually starting to feel bad for North. She’s visibly bothered by constant press and telling all the adults and everyone is just laughing at her. https://t.co/5dPUZdt1sv 09:13 PM - 07 Jul 2022 Twitter: @meIissamichelIe Clarifying their stance, they added: “The public [is] turning it into some quirky joke like ‘lol she’s such a Gemini’ noooo she’s an agitated child lol.” By everyone laughing at her I meant the public turning it into some quirky joke like “lol she’s such a Gemini” noooo she’s an agitated child lol. 12:41 AM - 08 Jul 2022 Twitter: @meIissamichelIe Others made reference to the previous occasions that North has confronted the paparazzi, writing: “She’s been saying no pictures since she was like 2. Sis is [tired].” Twitter: @janeNovacane_ Some even questioned why North had been taken to such a high-profile event, asking: “Why do they bring north places where she’s uncomfortable?” @highendhomo Why do they bring north places where she's uncomfortable let her be a kid ik that might be hard when her mom is Kim Kardashian and her dad is Kanye west but she doesn't like to be filmed they need to try to take a 9yr old places where a 9yr old should go no shade tho! 01:26 AM - 08 Jul 2022 Twitter: @Tj12720461 However, in spite of her annoyance with the paparazzi, it seems like North — a known fashionista in her own right — is loving her time in Paris, experimenting with some pretty showstopping street-style looks. Jacopo M. Raule / Getty Images For Balenciaga Keep doing you, Northie! Pierre Suu / GC Images incomingYour weekday morning guide to breaking news, cultural analysis, and everything in between
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The front rows, as usual, made the headlines at the fall 2022 runway shows. Kim Kardashian wowed at Prada and Balenciaga, and all eyes were on Rihanna at Gucci, Off-White, and Christian Dior. But now that the season is over, what Vogue editors around the world can’t stop talking about is the fashion. From New York to Paris, the garments that designers proposed have a revitalized pragmatism and grace, with none—or at least fewer—of the logos, wacky prints, or gimmicky silhouettes that have defined recent seasons. Fall 2022’s best clothes are pieces to live in that reflect their wearer’s sense, intellect, and beauty. Designers rebelled against last year’s minis with hemlines that dropped to the floor, creating statuesque shapes at Saint Laurent and Rick Owens. Suits were defined by genderless, oversized blazers that hung from widened shoulders at Prada and Louis Vuitton. Lingerie dressing was toughened up with crystals and embellishments at Miu Miu and Paco Rabanne, and corsets took on protective forms at Christian Dior and Balmain. In many ways, fashion went back to basics—the suit, the skirt, the slip dress, and an overwhelming number of white shirts or tank tops styled with medium-wash jeans. The season was not without a little flair. The austere sweetness of Pierre Cardin’s flat bows re-emerged at Jil Sander and Valentino, and designers like Jonathan Anderson at Loewe and Hillary Taymour at Collina Strada injected levity and movement into their collections with vrooming car bodies or form-swallowing fringe. Even Hermès, the bastion of serious luxury, edged into kink with knee-highs and brushed wool sweaters just begging to be stroked. That’s the thing about fall 2022’s most wantable clothes—they come to life with you. Run down the street in Bottega Veneta’s kicky midi-skirt. Dance so your Altuzarra paillettes clang and jostle. Let your Balenciaga train whip with the wind. Clothing is just an accessory to your story—where are you going next? Hemlines Hit the FloorPhoto: CourtesySaint LaurentAfter the rise—literally and figuratively—of the Miu Miu miniskirt, the only natural evolution was revolution. Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Sacai, and more pushed longer, floor-sweeping lengths for fall 2022. For those who need a little extra height, Rick Owens and Altuzarra have the platforms to boot. Sleeves Are SlopingPhoto: CourtesyDries Van NotenA cocoon-like, ’30s sleeve appeared at Dries Van Noten, Courrèges, and Tory Burch, among others, proving that a structured, molded silhouette is the new, elegant shape of 2022. Corsetry Gets ToughPhoto: CourtesyChristian DiorThe technologically savvy bodices at Christian Dior and metal bustiers at Balmain are pushing corsetry into the future—less mode of seduction, more mode of protection. Donatella Versace naturally sexed hers up at Versace, while Alessandro Michele gave his a sporty twist at Gucci with an Adidas collaboration, but the message remains: The corset is here to stay.Shoulders Make the SuitPhoto: CourtesyLouis VuittonOversize, bold-shoulder tailoring may have emerged on the catwalk several years ago, but brands from Balenciaga to Vetements are proving the look is still alive. At Louis Vuitton and Valentino, blazers were pumped up to gigantic proportions while Off-White’s touching tribute to Virgil Abloh included Karen Elson in a Virg-ified Le Smoking…but of course Saint Laurent had its own big time version by Anthony Vaccarello. Think of these bulky blazers as a new way to take up space. Brushed Knitwear Begs to Be TouchedPhoto: CourtesyRaf SimonsComfortable knitwear gets a come hither spin for fall 2022—and not in the way you think. Fluffy, brushed mohairs, angoras, and wools seen at Loewe, Hermès, and Kiko Kostadinov are the types of fabrics you can’t help but stroke. These are sweater dresses best shared. White Shirts and Blue Jeans Keep It ClassicIs there a fashion combination more timeless and quintessentially American than the white shirt and jeans? Matthieu Blazy remade it in leather for his Bottega Veneta debut, while Americans abroad Matthew Williams at Givenchy, Eli Russell Linnetz at ERL, and Conner Ives did the look their own way. Ditto for the Americans at home; Telfar’s winning combo of a long white dress layered under a denim mini will surely be inspiring street style in New York and beyond. Lingerie Shimmers and ShinesPhoto: CourtesyBottega VenetaA simple slip dress isn’t going to cut it this fall. Simone Rocha, Erdem, and Nensi Dojaka have remade theirs to drip sequins and crystals while Miu Miu, Fendi, and Eckhaus Latta add shimmer to transparent layers. All the better to see you.These Clothes Are Meant to MovePhoto: CourtesyJW AndersonLoewe’s car dresses are surely destined for the sidelines of a Formula 1 race, but fringes, paillettes, and trains from Collina Strada, Halpern, and Sunnei are ideas meant to move with you. Matthieu Blazy referenced Umberto Boccioni’s Futurist sculptures at his Bottega Veneta debut—even when static, these clothes have motion embedded within them. Giorgio Armani’s short beaded fringe took on a new electric motion too when he presented his show without music, only the jingle of glass beads to soundtrack his finalé. Tanks Take OffCoats? For fall? Not this season. Instead, tank tops and singlets ruled the runways from Chloé to Prada, appearing in classic white or extended to the floor as a sporty dress like at Glemaud and Patou. Bows Go RetroLuke and Lucie Meier’s flattened bows at Jil Sander evoked the work of Pierre Cardin; Pierpaolo Piccioli similarly reimagined a vintage Valentino shape comprised almost entirely of ribbon. Sweet, graphic bows also turned up at Schiaparelli, where Daniel Roseberry paid homage to Elsa Schiaparelli’s trompe l’oeil knitwear, and Chopova Lowena, where Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena kept it quirky with rows of knotted trim.
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Naomi Osaka is the unique kind of athlete that’s gained millions of fans not just for her talent on the court but also for her personality and distinct aesthetic, opting for Day-Glo flannels and gummy-bear nail art or rainbow-hued dresses and elegant silk headbands, for example. Now, the tennis star is partnering with Levi’s for her second major fashion collaboration with the brand.The collection—which lands online at Levi’s on July 18—is just what you might expect for Osaka in that it is unexpected. Osaka sketched all the pieces herself and put a focus on unconventional proportions as well as contrasting denim throughout. It’s not Osaka’s first foray into fashion. She has been sketching fashion designs with her sister since she was a little kid, and she also previously collaborated with Japanese label Adeam.“I feel like my personal style is a pretty good mix of both sporty and feminine, and I think this collection reflects that,” Osaka tells us. There’s a mermaid skirt with cascading fabric and a ruffled, high-low hem so that one side is short and one side is long. A denim halter top, a cropped and puffed bomber jacket and an oversized artist coat with drop shoulders and patch pockets bring more drama to the line-up. “I wanted to include some pieces that were wearable for everyone, so we designed the Naomi ’93 Jean and the Artist Coat for that reason,” she adds. “By contrast, the mermaid skirt and halter top feel flirty and feminine, and the bomber jacket is a cool sporty piece to round it all out.”The artist coat is Osaka’s favorite from the collection. “That was actually the first piece I designed and we made a sample earlier in the year, which I’ve been wearing nonstop,” she says. “I’ve already styled it a million different ways, but I mostly wear it with a T-shirt, bucket hat, and sandals for a casual daytime look.”Photo: Courtesy of Levi'sPhoto: Courtesy of Levi'sPhoto: Courtesy of Levi'sPhoto: Courtesy of Levi'sYou might also see a hint of Osaka’s wider empire in the collaboration too. Printed on some of the pieces is her own sort of logo: dubbed the “flower bear,” it’s a little bear holding flowers alongside her name. Osaka was inspired by the different elements of her personality on and off the court, noting the elements of “ferocious like a bear, gentle like a flower.” Just last month, she also announced that she would be launching her own media company with LeBron James called “Hana Kuma,” which means “flower bear” in Japanese.“We actually spent a ton of time working with an agency to come up with my own personal logo, which we now call the flower bear,” she says. “We did several creative workshops where I shared a lot about my style and personality, which led to several iterations of the flower bear concept. The logo is super-special to me now since it’s a true reflection of who I am—ferocious like the bear when I’m on the court, but soft and gentle like the flower when I’m off.”A laser print of Osaka’s flower bear logo appears on the bomber jacket but also on the ’93 Naomi Jean, based on a pair of men’s 501 Jean with a perfectly slouchy look. All of the pieces in the collection are also made of 100% organically grown cotton. As one of the most important athletes of our time, Osaka clearly understands fashion as both a powerful tool of communication and self-expression, and this collection shows that.
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Charli XCX has the New York downtown cool girl look nailed no matter where she might be in the world. This past week she posted an Instagram of herself in front of a blazing fireplace wearing a dalmatian print corset set courtesy of beloved label Priscavera. On her arm? The accessory of the year: a Brangelina shoulder bag by perverse-chic label Praying.Someone else looking summery and saucy was Imaan Hammam. The model wore the trend of the summer: a body-skimming lace-trimmed slip dress in the freshest shade of tangerine. She also gave us some words of wisdom, captioning the image with: “Life moves fast when you’re doing what you want.” We couldn’t agree more.For dressing up inspiration, look to Janet Jackson. The artist looked absolutely stunning attending the Bal de la Rose in Monaco while wearing a black Christian Siriano gown with a bedazzled collar, stacked bracelets, and studded strappy sandals. Talk about an award-worthy look.Also on our fashion radar was Chloe Cherry. The Euphoria actor wore a sassy black top and mini skirt by the label Worme, artfully styled with a pair of fuchsia gloves by Anna Sui.Finally, let’s look to Dua Lipa who just released a second collection with Puma titled Flutur. On our shopping list? That delightful tracksuit she wore on her Instagram.Here, see the best fashion Instagrams of the week.
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