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Celebrities Front Row at Balenciaga Fall 2024 Couture: Katy Perry, Michelle Yeoh and More
Katy Perry has entered her naked dressing era.Getting Ready for Balenciaga Couture Fall 2024 With Michelle Yeoh The singer, who made headlines with her daring cutout Noir Kei Ninomiya dress at the Vogue World event in Paris on Sunday, went even further with her outfit at the Balenciaga haute couture show: a chubby fur coat worn over nothing but a pair of ripped tights. Perry, in Paris promoting her new single “Woman’s World,” had slathered her skin with body oil as temperatures in the city soared. “It’s my first Balenciaga show,” she told WWD. “I wanted to be streamlined, sexy, sensual, simple but...
Jade Trau to Debut Bridal Experience at Southampton Boutique
Beginning July 8, jeweler Jade Trau will debut a bridal pop-up experience in-store at her Southampton flagship. The new concept will feature her classics along with never-before-seen engagement ring and wedding bands styles. Kleinfeld Launches Platform to Buy and Sell Pre-owned Bridal Dresses “I looked at what our bridal collection was, and it felt like a compilation of a decade of individually designed greatest hits,” Trau said, deciding to take a more holistic approach to her bridal assortment, “using all my favorite shapes of diamonds and silhouettes to tell this story.” The Jade Trau bridal pop-up is a full-service consultation meant to help shoppers find rings that suit their...
Levi’s CEO Michelle Gass Overdelivers for Q2, But Stock Still Takes a Hit
When Michelle Gass took on the mantle of chief executive officer of Levi Strauss & Co. in January, she did more than take over a jeans giant that was sharpening its focus on its direct-to-consumer and women’s businesses. Analysts Weigh In on RH's Europe Expansion After Company's Q1 Miss She grabbed the reins just as the key U.S. market moved into a year bound to be disrupted by a distracting presidential election, which is just now starting to gear up. “Uncertainty has become our new certainty. We know that there’s going to be uncertainty with the consumer,” Gass told WWD in an interview...
Princess Diana’s Beverly Hills Auction: The Standouts
Keeping the momentum going after the $1.14 million sale of Princess Diana’s 1985 Jacques Azagury evening dress in December, California-based Julien’s Auctions has presented a touring exhibit showcasing some of her most photographed apparel and accessories. EXCLUSIVE: PacSun Names Noelle Sadler VP of Marketing Following stops in Hong Kong, New York and Ireland, the collection of dresses, suits, hats, bags, shoes, as well as letters and holiday cards, landed at The Peninsula Beverly Hills in Los Angeles, where the auction will be held on Thursday. “Julien’s has a great history with consigners that are huge Princess Diana collectors and certainly off of the...
Rapman Channels His Own Superpowers to Make ‘Supacell’
At the moment, Rapman’s superpower is patience. It’s late May and the filmmaker is eagerly awaiting Thursday’s release of “Supacell,” his new superhero series for Netflix that is set in South London and features an all-Black cast.What to Expect for the Culture-thon the Edinburgh International Festival and Its Wilder Cousin, Fringe “I’m kind of counting down the days like a kid at Christmas right now,” says Rapman, nee Andrew Onwubolu, from his home in London. “Supacell,” which was created, written, produced and codirected by Onwubolu, is the follow-up to his buzzy feature-length directorial debut “Blue Story.” The film was released in...
Celebrities Front Row at Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2024 Couture Show Photos
Mariacarla Boscono, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Marialucas Dalla Patti at the Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2024 Couture show. Celebrities Front Row at Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2024 Couture Show Photos. Shay at the Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2024 Couture show. Celebrities Front Row at Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2024 Couture Show...
Under Armour’s New Ads Focus on Sportswear Rather Than Just Sports
Under Armour is expanding its reach beyond the field and the court for its fall campaign.Under Armour Agrees to Pay $434 Million to Settle Class Action Lawsuit The Baltimore-based brand this week will debut a new marketing campaign focused on sportswear rather than just sports. As it explains in the marketing materials: “You know us for sweat-wicking shirts, for infrared training tech, for energy-returning running shoes — the game-ready gear we’ve been devoted to 25 years and counting.” But this season, the company said, its message will evolve with a new focus on “high-performance gear for sport and street.” While the photography for...
Des Phemmes’ Salvo Rizza on Tweaking Brand Strategy, Venturing Into New Categories
MILAN — “It’s more a season of experiments. Considering the market, maybe it’s best to stay put and wait for the storm to pass,” said Salvo Rizza, founder and creative director of Italian brand Des Phemmes.Alanui Taps Into Western Mood in Latest Collection Only he’s not really staying put but playing in advance on the traditional fashion schedule he has adhered to so far, when he usually presented his brand’s collections in Milan during women’s fashion weeks. This time, Rizza skipped institutional presentations in favor of one-to-one showroom appointments to unveil the Des Phemmes spring 2025 collection. “For a young brand, going solo...
Viktor & Rolf Fall 2024 Couture: Playing Like Children With Sharp Angles and Big Volumes
“Sometimes, a show is a reaction to the one that precedes it,” mused Victor Horsting backstage ahead of the fall Viktor & Rolf fall couture show. After a spring lineup that was “very black, very conceptual, almost an illustration of an idea,” he and creative partner Rolf Snoeren were in the mood for something fresh, lighthearted and colorful.
Sheer Skirts Are Trending This Summer: Dakota Johnson and Rihanna Wearing the Style, Runway Looks and More
Sheer dressing is a trend seen on various red carpets this year. Now, the style has found its way to one staple piece of nearly every wardrobe. Sheer skirts are having a moment. The Top Trends From Paris Spring 2025 Menswear Worn by high-profile celebrities and seen on the runway, the trend is one to watch — and potentially fashion — this summer. Ahead, see the celebrities who’ve styled the trend for themselves, and how designers are utilizing the trend on the runway. Dakota Johnson Dakota Johnson was spotted out in New York City on June 10 fashioning her own iteration of the...
Getting Ready for Balenciaga Couture Fall 2024 With Michelle Yeoh
After earning a place on numerous best-dressed lists in Balenciaga Couture at the 2024 Oscars, Michelle Yeoh continued her relationship with the fashion house by attending its latest couture show in Paris on Wednesday.Selena Gomez Puts Sheer Spin on Formal Dressing in Versace for 'Jimmy Kimmel' Appearance, Talks 'Only Murders in the Building' For the show, the Oscar winner wore a floor-sweeping black leather trench, coupled with a pair of dark black sunglasses and a swingy bob hairstyle. “That amazing swing-back black leather coat is from Demna’s first couture collection,” Yeoh explained of the outfit. “We paired it with a pantalegging, one...
Behind the Scenes With ‘The Fire Inside’ Star Ryan Destiny Before the Dior Couture Show
Up-and-coming actress Ryan Destiny made her Dior Couture debut this week in Paris, taking in the latest collection from the brand. Katy Perry Goes Bold in Dramatic Coat and Ripped Tights for Balenciaga Fall 2024 Couture Show During Paris Fashion Week Destiny, who is best known for her role in Lee Daniels’ Fox series “Star,” will be seen this Christmas in Amazon MGM’s biopic “The Fire Inside,” in which she portrays boxer Claressa “T-Rex” Shields. The film is written by Barry Jenkins and tells the story of Shields, who became the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing...
Yuima Nakazato Fall 2024 Couture: Primeval Poetry
Yuima Nakazato often combines the spiritual and the theatrical in his shows, and this season was no exception. His recent work on costumes for Mozart’s opera “Idomeneo” got under his skin, it seems, and this time it was the set design for the production, which opened in Geneva in February, that ran through his designs.
Getting Ready for Balenciaga Couture Fall 2025 with Michelle Yeoh
A look at Michelle Yeoh getting ready for the the Balenciaga show in Paris, France. Getting Ready for Balenciaga Couture Fall 2025 with Michelle Yeoh. A look at Michelle Yeoh getting ready for the the Balenciaga show in Paris, France. Getting Ready for Balenciaga Couture Fall 2025 with Michelle Yeoh.
Kate Spade New York and Heinz Unveil Ketchup-inspired Capsule Collection
Kate Spade New York is getting a taste of the condiments industry with its latest collaboration. The brand has partnered with Heinz on a limited-edition collection inspired by ketchup. EXCLUSIVE: Balmain Collaborates With Disney on 'The Lion King' The capsule features totes, pouches, small leather goods, ready-to-wear T-shirts, footwear, keychains, phone cases and more inspired by Heinz’s iconography and ketchup red color. Prices range from $45 to $398. “With this new line of ‘condiment couture,’ we’re excited to partner with the iconic Kate Spade New York brand to pay homage to the beloved Heinz brand,” said Megan Lang, head of global...
Viktor&Rolf Fall 2024 Couture
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Top Beauty Looks From Days One and Two of the Fall 2024 Couture Season
Couture season is all about the rarified — made-to-measure clothes and beauty looks to match — as well as making people dream. Days One and Two of the current, ongoing couture season for fall 2024 did not disappoint, with makeup and hairstyles fashioned with transporting creativity. Standout Beauty Looks Appearing on Men's Spring 2025 Runways At Giambattista Valli, models’ faces were adorned with petals, which seemed to escape from the flowers festooning the luscious gowns made of mottled silks. These petals came in a variety of hues, such as pink, lemon yellow and white. At the Schiaparelli show, which was conceived to feel...
Julie de Libran Fall 2024 Couture: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Fits
TikTok is full of people staging fashion shows in their living rooms. When Julie de Libran does it at Paris Couture Week, expect another level of chic. The designer stacked the show held in her Paris apartment with a multigenerational cast of friends and family made up of women who inspire her. “Each girl is like a flower,” she said.
The Top Trends From Paris Spring 2025 Menswear
Paris Fashion Week continues to dominate the menswear industry when it comes to trends and overall hype and the spring 2025 season was full of fantastic collections and abundant creativity.The Top Accessories Street Style Trends at Paris Men's Fashion Week Spring 2025 A new take on relaxed luxury was the main idea with unstructured tailoring and ultra-light outerwear in pastel and earth tones. Voluminous pants and shorts were also key, especially the latter, creating some of the most interesting silhouettes. A renewed sense of community could be the main non-fashion trend of the season. “From Rick Owens’ inclusive, awe-inducing, White Satin Army...
Klarna Plus Hits 100,000 U.S. Subscribers, Boosting Savings and Shopping Perks
Klarna, the AI-powered global payments network, reached a key milestone with its newest offering, Klarna Plus, by gaining 100,000 subscribers in the U.S. since the platform’s launch earlier this year.Younger Americans Are Set to Have a Summer of Fun, No Matter the Financial Costs Issued by WebBank, Klarna Plus is designed to enhance the shopping experience by providing subscribers with exclusive benefits that include waived service fees, rewards and access to special deals with popular brands.Klarna Plus members enjoy significant savings with an average saved of $18 a month. This translates to an estimated total of $1.8 million saved for all members...
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