月別アーカイブ: 2017年8月

This year, Princes William and Harry have been marking 20 years since their mother’s death with a series of documentaries and interviews paying tribute to her achievements. Today- on the eve of the anniversary itself- the Princes were joined by the Duchess of Cambridge to meet representatives from the charities which Princess Diana supported over the years at the garden which has been created in her honour in the grounds of Kensington Palace.

The Duchess of Cambridge never met Diana of course, but she paid sartorial tribute to her this afternoon with a perfectly pitched choice of outfit which combined symbols of remembrance with detailling which nodded to one of the style signatures which the Princess made famous as a style icon during the Eighties.

In her first public appearence since taking a break over the summer, Kate wore a £1,425 silk dress by Prada with a poppy floral pattern and a pussy bow tie at the neckline, looking elegant despite the rain in London this afternoon.

Poppies are a familiar motif, most famously used to remember fallen soldiers but they have a wider significance of healing and memory for loved ones who have died. Although they came with a somber meaning, the pattern on the Duchess’s dress was cheerfully bright, reflecting the eye-catching prints which Diana herself used to love to wear, especially when visiting hospitals, children and charities.

Along with pie crust collars and ruffles, pussy bows were a romantic flounce which Princess Diana made her own early in her marriage. On the day that her engagement to Prince Charles was announced, she wore a blue and white speckled pussy bow blouse which she had bought in Harrods and was photographed wearing pale pink chiffon blouse by the Emanuels in Vogue soon afterwarsds; in fact, she loved that blouse so much that it led to her asking the couple to design her wedding dress. Later, Diana would often layer a white shirt with the pretty tie detail underneath tailored jackets and coats for public walkabouts and visits.

Given the sheer breadth of outfits and trends which Diana played with during her years in the spotlight, it is perhaps little surprise that the Duchess of Cambridge has appeared to pay tribute to some of her late mother-in-law’s iconic looks during her own time as a senior member of the royal family. Last year, she wore a pie crust collar dress to a children’s tea party in Canada while the polka dot blue dress by Jenny Packham which she chose to leave the Lindo Wing after giving birth to Prince George drew immediate comparisons to a similar style by Catherine Walker which Diana wore after having William.

Perhaps the most famous Diana-related item in the Duchess’s repertoire is her sapphire and diamond engagement ring which William gave to Kate so that she would be part of his marriage and adult life. But she has also worn one of Diana’s pearl-studded Lover’s Knot tiara on several occasions and at a cocktail party in Germany last month, a pearl bracelet belonging to Diana was seen on Kate’s wrist.

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Maria Sharapova Holds Court in Crystal-Embellished Black Dress at U.S. Open — See Her Best Tennis Outfits

Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova recently returned to tennis after a 15-month hiatus. Known for her accomplishments on the court, the Russian athlete also has a noteworthy sense of fashion that enhances her game.

She wore a black dress designed by Nike and Riccardo Tisci during her first match at the 2017 U.S. Open on Monday morning. With lace cutouts and Swarovski crystal embellishments, this dress added a glamorous touch to her win. Reflecting on the look, Sharapova wrote on Instagram,“What an amazing experience getting to work with icon Riccardo Tisci and Nike on this year’s U.S. Open dress. Just remembering sitting around my dining table talking inspiration and all things lace with Riccardo and now … it’s come to life!”

In an all-pink, all-Nike look, Sharapova won her first round at the Bank of the West Classic WTA Premier in Stanford, Calif. Her pleated skirt added a sartorial touch to a strong game. She wore pink Nike sneakers to finish the ensemble.

At the Australian Open in 2016, Sharapova defeated Serena Williams while wearing an orange Nike dress. She matched the racerback dress with orange-accented white Nike sneakers.

Again playing against Williams, Sharapova wore all-white Nike to the 2015 Wimbledon Tennis Championships. Though she didn’t win the match, Sharapova’s tennis dress was a win in itself. Its flowy skirt, white lace finish and racerback top added to its stunning appeal. She finished the look with simple white Nike sneakers.

While playing at the Australian Open in 2015, Sharapova sported a fiery red look by Nike. The understated dress had a small cutout at the small of the back and a linear racerback top. She wore white Nike sneakers with pink accents.

At the 2015 Nike Street Tennis Event, Sharapova stepped out in a black-and-white outfit. All by Nike, the sneakers showcased pink accents, black laces and a black Nike swoosh over a white base. Sharapova’s white dress featured black accents at the waist, chest and hem.

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Jared Leto In Technicolor Dreamcoat at the VMAs

As expected, Jared Leto delivered some sartorial flair on the VMAs red carpet.

It was hard to miss the Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman, who arrived in a dramatic green and blue sequined Gucci cape with a pink floral turtleneck and black pants. Perhaps to protect himself from his outerwear’s blinding shine, he wore a pair of Carrera aviators on the step and repeat.

Leto stepped out with bandmates brother Shannon Leto (in Gucci, not uh, Forever 21) and Tomo Milicevic.

Thirty Seconds to Mars is scheduled to hit the stage during the music awards ceremony, where they’ll be performing their new single, “Walk on Water.”

Leto will appear on the silver screen soon, starring in Blade Runner 2049, opposite Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford.

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Our sister paper, the Reno Gazette-Journal, has thrown down the style gauntlet.

They put together a fun photo gallery of “weird and wonderful” fashions from two iconic festivals – Burning Man and the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival – and asked the question “Who wore it better?”

They say “Burning Man, duh.” We say “Coachellafest, bruh.”

Both festivals are known for their eccentric festivalgoers who often push the limits of fashion, but that’s where their similarities often end.

For once, I admit, I’m a bit biased towards Coachella. So you be the judge and let us know which fashions you prefer.

Burning Man, which runs Sunday through Sept. 4 in Black Rock City, is a temporary metropolis built in the middle of the desert with a focus on art and self-expression and includes interactive sculptures. Fashion there is reminiscent of “Mad Max” – apocalyptic and protective with a touch of whimsy, of course.

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, held over two weekends in April in Indio, is three days of music from some of the most popular musicians and EDM artists in the industry. There are various stages with lots of art, food, camping and self-expression as well. Fashion here is a pastime for many, including the slew of celebrities who use the internationally renowned festival as a runway. The aesthetic is concert chic, heavy on eccentric with a mix of whatever the latest trend is – fringe, crochet, rompers, flash-tattoos. Yes, it can be a bit on the funky side, but it’s much more fashion-forward and wearable than Burning Man.

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As part of her birthday, Kylie Jenner posted a series of pictures from a photo shoot. In one layout she is seen posing in yellow lingerie. The photos had a red hue to it as she wore a pink robe and heels to match. By the looks of it, Kylie seems to be sexy and confident in what she’s wearing. I’m sure we’ve all wanted to feel sexy too so to make things easier, we’ve listed some lingerie pieces you can get. Wear these underneath any outfit, wear the bodysuits with high waisted pants, or pose for your own photo shoot.

Topshop Premium Embellished Triangle Bra and Mini Knickers Set

This set comes in a mauve color and has strap details. The bottoms are mesh with a floral applique. The bra is lace and also has floral appliques on them with lace detail attached to the band.

Murmur Genie Bodysuit

Lingerie also comes in the form of bodysuits. This piece has a push-up bra embellished with Chantilly lace. Hugging the curves and accentuating the rest of the piece is made of satin. It also comes with detachable suspender clips that you can attach to any pair of stockings.

Eve Lana Lace Set

This lace set from local brand Eve is perfect to wear under tops with plunging necklines or sheer shirts. The bottoms have cheeky coverage and a thin waistband.

Dive Devon Bodysuit

The Devon bodysuit is made of a lightweight material and has a plunging scalloped neckline. It is further embellished with floral lace patterns and a criss-cross strap at the back. You can even pair this with your favorite high waisted trousers.

I.D. Sarrieri Floral Embroidery Triangle Bra and Thong

If you’re looking for a luxurious set, consider this one from I.D. Sarrieri. It is made of beige stretch tulle and trimmed with satin. It is then embroidered with lace-inspired flowers.

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Fashion comes home: Kenzo Takada reinvents the Mah Jong sofa for Roche Bobois

The career path between fashion and furnishings is as well trodden as a Paris catwalk.

Many couture designers have dabbled in homeware, from Pierre Cardin to Alessandro Michele, who launches Gucci Decor globally next month. Not forgetting those perma-tanned superstars who have built entire lifestyle empires, allowing you to both wear and live the look: think Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani and the late Gianni Versace.

But Kenzo Takada left the relentless pace of handbags and gladrags behind in 1999 when he retired from the global house of fashion, fragrance and beauty that he founded, to paint full time. Speaking to him over the phone from his Saint-Germain apartment in Paris, he says he’s happy to have left the sartorial frenzy behind.

“I will always love fashion and follow it, but it’s tough and I did it for years. Today you need gigantic teams and it’s a very hardcore way of working. It’s an intense life. I don’t want to create new collections anymore, I’m too old!” he says.

However, French furniture brand Roche Bobois has lured him out of retirement to design a range of fabrics for their bestselling Mah Jong sofa, which was designed by Hans Hopfer in 1971 – a year after Takada started Kenzo.

“I like that we both started then and I liked the idea of bringing modernity to the sofa,” he says. “It still feels very contemporary today. My designs are inspired by ancient kimonos worn for traditional Noh theatre. They have very floral and graphic patterns that I’ve revisited and remodelled to apply to something you can have at home.”

Takada follows in the footsteps of other fashion talents Jean-Paul Gaultier and Sonia Rykiel (who died last August, aged 86), both of whom have previously revamped the modular sofa in previous years. The Kenzo-founder handpainted his designs in gouache, because he says it “brings more depth” – nor does he trust computers. His assistant transferred the to a digital format and then passed them to the team at Roche Bobois, who transformed them into jacquard.

There are three “dawn to dusk” colour schemes: Asa (morning), composed of gentle pastel tones; Hiru (midday), dominated by deeper rich reds; and Yoru (evening), a symphony of blues – the idea is that customers can mix and match within each eclectic colourway.

Takada enjoyed the process so much, that he has extended the collection to include a range of richly coloured ceramics featuring motifs from the textiles, and enhanced by gold or red copper leaf. There are also an additional set of complementary scatter cushions.

“I don’t live in a minimalist home,” says the artist and designer, “I like things to bring joy and happiness. Colour is so important to introduce harmony to a home.”

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Work, Work, Work Rihanna’s Latest Clothing Collaboration

Everything Rihanna touches turns to gold, including her latest collaboration with American brand Stance. There are two boxes in the Iconic Looks Collection: Award Show and Music Video. The Award Show box features two of Rihanna’s red carpet looks, the Swarovski crystal “naked dress” and the 55-pound yellow Chinese couture gown. You can also get two of her iconic music video looks, the first from “Work” and the other from “Pour It Up.”

This is not the first time she has collaborated with the brand. In the past they have released thigh high stocking with bows, Japanese-inspired socks, and Fenty socks to match her Puma collection.

As of writing, the Music Video box is already sold out but you can still get the Award Show box online. There are only a few left so get your pairs while you still can.

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White Nationalist Uniform of Polo Shirts Takes Center Stage in Charlottesville

At the horrific events in Charlottesville, Va., over the weekend, where white nationalist, neo-Nazi and Ku Klux Klan members turned the college town into a deadly ideological battleground with their racist taunts, many of the participants wore a distinctive uniform — white polo shirts and khakis.

It was jarring to see their young faces, twisted with hate, and their outfits, more Verizon customer service agent than redneck. Unlike previous generations of racists, they didn’t cover up in hoods, they were front and center for the cameras, wearing a onetime emblem of preppydom, the polo shirt, also known as the tennis or golf shirt, that has in recent years become the uniform of the everyman of any color, worn by everyone from Def Jam Recordings co-founder Russell Simmons to president Barack Obama.

In media accounts, the white polo shirt and khakis look has been described as the uniform of Vanguard America, the neo-Nazi group founded in Charlottesville that was among several hate groups protesting the city council’s decision to remove a statue of Confederate general Robert E. Lee and rename Lee Park. The Southern Poverty Law Center calls it the “premier organization when it comes to street demonstrations in the alt-right.”

If you go to the organization’s website, there is a section labeled “store,” but it directs to the message, “We are currently working on our website.” One imagines the polo shirts, featuring the organization’s neo-Nazi emblems, will one day soon be for sale there — today’s version of Adolph Hitler’s brown shirts.

Hollywood imagemakers took notice of the look. Stylist Karla Welch (Justin Bieber, Lorde, Tracee Ellis Ross) Instagrammed a photo of the rally with the caption, “the face of #MAGA, aka total losers.” And stylist Jeanne Yang (who has worked with Robert Downey Jr., Matt Bomer and many other Hollywood leading men) directed me to a Vice story citing a blog post by white nationalist Andrew Anglin in the Daily Stormer schooling those heading to Charlottesville on the importance of fashion. “The core of marketing is aesthetic. We need to look appealing,” he wrote. “We have to be hip and we have to be sexy.”

White nationalists’ and neo-Nazis’ embrace of the polo speaks to the fact that that they are trying to appear mainstream, organized and well-to-do, which it seems from demographic reporting on these racists, they are. Many of them are college-educated and employed.

The whole ugly mess made me start thinking about the politicization of the polo shirt, and whether the style might fall out of favor among the mainstream as it becomes more strongly associated with fringe hate groups.

The pique polo shirt was first popularized by tennis player René Lacoste in the 1920s as an alternative to traditional tennis clothing he found too constricting. He put a crocodile emblem on the shirt in 1927, after the American press had started calling him “The Crocodile,” and he turned the concept into a clothing brand in the 1930s.

In the 1940s, British tennis player Fred Perry launched his own version of the tennis shirt, using a laurel wreath for a logo, based on the original symbol for Wimbledon. In recent years, alt-right group The Proud Boys, has adopted black-and-yellow Fred Perry polos as its uniform, following a tradition of the politicization of the brand that started in the 1960s, when skinheads wore polo shirts as a subversion of British elitism. The Southern Poverty Law Center includes Fred Perry in its glossary of racist skinhead terms.

Fast-forward to the 1970s when fashion designer Ralph Lauren, born Ralph Lifshitz in the Bronx, made the polo shirt (emblazoned with a polo pony) the cornerstone of his WASP (White Anglo Saxon Protestant)-aspirational lifestyle brand, which sold the idea that any American, even a Jew from the Bronx like Lifshitz, could attain an aristocratic lifestyle.

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Hollywood it-girl and rising fashion and footwear entrepreneur Zendaya was feted on Tuesday in L.A. at Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood ceremony, sponsored by H&M, where she was among a group of esteemed showbiz tastemakers, including John Boyega, Chloë Grace Moretz, and Adidas collaborator Rita Ora — who was honored with the Variety + H&M Conscious Award for her philanthropic work.

The 20-year-old actress debuted her Daya by Zendaya shoe line for spring ’16 with Titan Industries, the Huntington, Calif.-based footwear licensee, sold on dayabyzendaya. In 2016, Daya by Zendaya was recognized as the Launch of the Year at the 30th annual Footwear News Achievement Awards.

Her eponymous line also includes a collection of rompers, denim, skirts, dresses, loungewear and more apparel — some of the wares modeled by women, some by men. But don’t expect to see clothing labels designated by sex.

Speaking to FN on the influence she wields as a young entertainer and businesswoman, Zendaya said that she makes it a point to not list gender on her brand, and includes imagery of both sexes wearing her apparel to emphasize a message of inclusivity and freedom of expression.

“It’s all about the experience — when people go online and they are shopping I don’t want them to feel excluded or feel like they’ve been put in a box or a label,” the “Spider-Man: Homecoming” actress explained. “Why would I tell somebody that they can’t wear a shirt or dress just because of a label on a tag? Wear whatever the heck you want — wear what makes you feel good. I’m providing the clothing and you do what you want with it.”

To help with the differences in clothing sizing, the website lists a breakdown on how to convert measurements for body proportions.

The non-gender binary ethos even extends to shoes, and she added that she’s “absolutely” open to including unisex styles in her line. “I think that’s the future of fashion and retail — just letting people choose for themselves,” she said. “It’s a beautiful thing and I want to do what I can to be a part of it.”

Zendaya arrived at the soiree wearing a sparkling Vivetta jacket and matching trousers with nude sandals by Ruthie Davis.

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This Fashion Show Gets Criticized for Featuring Plus Size Models

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit launched their first ever swimwear line designed for every woman during Miami Swim Week. In the show, women over size 18 were featured but not everyone was happy. A debate sparked in Australia when columnist of The Daily Telegraph Soraiya Fuda wrote how women over size 18 don’t belong on the runway. In her article she said, “But it seems to the women who appeared to be approaching the sizes 20-26 on the catwalk are less representative of the average woman but are representative of a big underlying societal problem.”

Dr. Brad Frankum of the Australian Medical Association agreed that having these curvy women walk the runway sends the wrong message, “If someone was walking down the catwalk smoking a cigarette there would be an outcry because that would be a very unhealthy message. Similarly if we send very overweight or obese women down the catwalk modeling clothes, whit it is saying, in a way is that we are celebrating obesity.”

The swimwear line was made for women of all shapes and sizes shares Sports Illustrated Swimsuit editor MJ Day, “The priority was fit, fashion, and size inclusivity.” Prof. John Dixon head of clinical research at Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute also think that representation is important, “With it being normal to be overweight in our community and so many­­—28 percent of Australians being obese—it is quite offensive to say that obese people should not be on a catwalk.”

Representation of all forms is important. If you’re confident in your body and you take care of it as best you can, who are we to judge? Watch these women strut their stuff and love their body during the fashion show.

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