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21 Mar 2023

Celeb Stylist Law Roach Details “Retiring” And Zendaya’s Reaction

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One of fashion’s most sought after talents is hanging up his hat. Law Roach has announced his retirement and reveals his reasoning.

As spotted on Buzz Feed News the creative recently revealed he will be stepping down from creating some of your most beloved and respected red carpet looks. Over the last few years Chicago, Illinois native has styled the likes of Ariana Grande, Lewis Hamilton, Bella Hadid, and Celine Dion but is most synonymous for his stellar work with Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman.

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On Sunday, March 14 he took to social media to call it quits in a now since deleted post. “My Cup is empty….. thank you to everyone who’ve supported me and my career over the years,” his caption read which accompanied a visual of a “RETIRED” sign. “If this business was just about the clothes I would do it for the rest of my life but unfortunately it’s not! The politics , the lies and false narratives finally got me! You win … I’m out.”

In a statement to Vogue he explained the moment he knew he would be bowing out. “I was riding in the car and I made a decision. I said: ‘You know what, I’ve done everything I wanted to do in this career. I’ve received all the awards, the accolades, I’ve changed people’s lives…And I just feel like, I’ve had enough,’” he explained. “So that Instagram post wasn’t a PR stunt. It was really me giving myself the grace to say: It’s okay. You can do something else.”

Naturally the news quickly viral throughout the fashion industry, and he confirmed Zendaya found out the same way. She immediately called him on the phone. “She said, ‘Girl, I thought we make big decisions together?’” he said. “Of course, she supported me. She said, ‘Do you need me to send you on a vacation? Like, tell me what you’re going through?’” He went on to say she made it clear she was here for him and offered to help him out in anyway possible.

It is not clear Law Roach’s next steps professionally but rest assured the duo is still in tact.

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20 Mar 2023

Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour: See All the Looks From Night One

Taylor Swift kicked off her much-awaited The Eras tour at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. on Friday night (March 17) and she did not disappoint. The pop superstar performed for a whopping 3 hours and 15 minutes, playing songs from all 10 of her studio albums for an incredible career retrospective.

“Tonight, we’re going to be going on an adventure, one era at a time!” Swift announced a few songs into the show, before showcasing a staggering 44-song setlist of major hits and deep cuts.

Of course, looking back on Swift’s nearly two decade-long career would not be possible without capturing her evolving looks throughout the years. The 32-year-old star channeled Fearless with a sequined, fringe-lined dress and Speak Now with long flowing gowns. She later opted for colorful crop tops for 1989 and a sexy black cut-out catsuit for Reputation. She brought her cottagecore fantasies to life for Evermore and Folklore, before celebrating her most recent release, Midnights, with blue sparkling dresses.

We’ve compiled all of Swift’s looks from night one of The Eras tour, which you can check out below.

15 Mar 2023

BLACKPINK’s Jennie Stuns as Star of Calvin Klein’s Spring Campaign: Watch

Calvin Klein just released a series of gorgeous photos and videos launching the brand’s new spring campaign, shot in black(pink) and white. And, starring alongside fellow ambassadors FKA Twigs, Kendall Jenner, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Michael B. Jordan is BLACKPINK‘s Jennie, continuing her long-running partnership with the fashion house.

In the spring advertisements, the 27-year-old K-pop star stuns with long, dark waves and chopped bangs, paired with simple makeup and different combinations of Calvin Klein looks. In one photo, she stares down the camera wearing a matching sports bra and underwear set, and in another, she wears a jean jacket while posing next an adorable kitten.

Jennie also starred in a solo video for the campaign, expertly modeling more underwear and denim looks to “I Just Don’t Know What to Do With Myself” by The White Stripes. At one point, she sensually bites a petal off a rose flower, a visual nod to one of the song’s lyrics: “Like a summer rose…”

Calvin Klein summarized the focus of the spring campaign in just a couple words — “soft minimalism” — under a couple photos of Jennie posted to the brand’s Instagram account.

By now, the “SOLO” singer is a bonafide Calvin Klein veteran, having starred in the brand’s 2022 spring and fall campaigns. She and her BLACKPINK bandmates Lisa, Jisoo and Rosé are currently in the middle of their Born Pink world tour, supporting their September-released album of the same name. The record debuted atop the Billboard 200 and charted two tracks in the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100, “Pink Venom” and “Shut Down.”

Watch Jennie work it in Calvin Klein’s new spring campaign above.

14 Mar 2023

Nasty Work: Balenciaga Is Releasing Speed Trainer Mules

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One of the most popular luxury shoes is coming back but not for better. Balenciaga is bringing back their Speed Trainer but in mule form.

As spotted on Hype Beast the Spanish fashion house is reintroducing one of their most popular silhouettes. This week they unveiled the 2023 version of the Balenciaga Speed Trainer but this time we do not get a heel back. Yes you read that correctly, this time the sneaker comes as a mule.

Titled the Speed Mule, this version ditches the signature sock collar for a bare back that exposes the ankle and more. It features a 92% polyester / 8% elastane recycled knit blend, ultra-flexible molded sole, ergonomic sole with “No Memory” technology, a contrasted logo printed on exterior, and an embossed logo on the back of the sole

The Balenciaga Speed Mule Trainer is priced at a cool $750.00. You can shop the sneaker here.

Balenciaga Speed Trainer Mules

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10 Mar 2023

Lil Nas X Cozies Up to Elton John, Miley Cyrus & More at Star-Studded Versace Show

Lil Nas X took to social media on Thursday (March 9) to show off his star-studded day at the latest Versace fashion show in West Hollywood.

“I [heart] donatella,” the “Industry Baby” rapper captioned his slideshow from the event for the label’s fall/winter 2023 collection, which showed him decked out in a glittery fringed top, black skirt, boots and Versace underwear as he hung out with the likes of Elton John, Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa and Anne Hathaway.

In one pic, he even got a big hug from Donatella Versace herself, who returned the love in the comments of his post, writing, “And I love you!!!!!!” Ice Spice also hyped up her fellow rapper, simply commenting, “stunning” on the high-fashion photos.

Of course, Lil Nas X already has connections to both Sir Elton (who joined him on Montero album cut “One of Me”) and Cyrus (who collaborated on album closer “Am I Dreaming”; her famous dad was also featured on X’s 2018 breakout hit “Old Town Road (Remix)”).

In February, the Grammy winner used a Twitter Q&A with fans to tease the possibility that the hotly awaited follow-up to his debut album could arrive as soon as this summer. “It’s mostly planning now. i could easily just release music but i have to build moments around this s–t. i have to go bigger than before!” he promised at the time.

Next, LNX is set to play the 2023 NCAA March Madness Music Festival later this month with fellow headliners Tim McGraw, Keith Urban and Little Big Town.

Check out Lil Nas rubbing elbows with all his famous pals at the Versace show on his Instagram post.

10 Mar 2023

atmos and New Balance Launch Washington D.C. Retail Collab: The NBSE

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While New Balance has been enjoying a resurgence of late, real-deal sneaker connoisseurs, particularly those from the DMV, have always supported the brand. So it only makes sense that New Balance and atmos have collaborated on a retail collaboration in Washington D.C.

Atmos x New Balance: The NBSE

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Atmos, a renowned sneaker and streetwear destination, and heritage sneaker brand New Balance are opening The NBSE, which is being touted as an “elevated retail experience.” The spot can be found within the atmos Georgetown store and is officially opening on Saturday, March 11. The name is an acronym for “the New Balance Shop Experience”—think “the Embassy” when you pronounce it as a nod to its DC locale. Read more

24 Feb 2023

Dreamville & Daily Paper Launch Dream Daily Collection

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Dreamville x Daily Paper Dream Daily Collection

Dreamville Records, spearheaded by J. Cole and Ibrahim Hamad, remain one of the top artistic collectives in the music game at the moment. Today (Feb. 24), Dreamville and Daily Paper, a fashion brand out of London, joined forces to launch the stunning Dream Daily collection.

Dreamville x Daily Paper Dream Daily Collection

The new drop from Dreamville Records and Daily Paper brings together a vision of what the two labels’ styles would look like while attending university. The new campaign is fashioned like a college yearbook with seven custom pieces in warm colorways and includes letterman jackets, sweatsuits, hoodies, and much more.

Dreamville x Daily Paper Dream Daily Collection

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Inspired by the rich cultural heritage of The Great Mosque of Djenné, Djinguereber Mosque and University of Timbuktu / Sankore championing the power of storytelling and education.

Daily Paper and internationally-acclaimed and multi-platinum record label Dreamville come together to collaborate on a capsule collection entitled ‘Dream Daily’.

As vehicles of culture, music, fashion and art as a means to empower, both brands align on core values and vision. A testimony to their communities and dedication to uplift each other and champion untold stories, the collaboration is an ode to the rich history of the African continent, its contribution. Paying homage to the historical Great Mosque of Djenné, Djinguereber Mosque and University of Sankore / Timbuktu Mali

Considered to be one of the first educational institutions in the world the collection takes inspiration from this part of history that is often untold. With both brands starting their respective labels during their university years, we reimagine what a Daily Paper x Dreamville University would look like.

Dreamville x Daily Paper Dream Daily Collection

This comes ahead of J. Cole bringing the Dreamville Festival back to his native North Carolina on April 1-2 this spring.

For fans who wish to pick up the pieces for themselves, items can be purchased by following this link and at Daily Paper locations in Amsterdam, London, and New York.

Dreamville x Daily Paper Dream Daily Collection

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24 Feb 2023

J-Hope Is Louis Vuitton’s Newest ‘House Ambassador’

Louis Vuitton announced Friday (Feb. 24) that BTS’ J-Hope is the luxury brand’s newest ambassador.

“He is beloved by fans across the world for his upbeat energy, precise choreography and creative musical direction,” the fashion house said in a statement to share the news. “With a positive on-and-off-stage presence, J-Hope continues to push artistic boundaries and inspire international audiences.”

Along with the rest of his BTS bandmates, the Korean rapper previously served as an ambassador for Louis Vuitton back in 2021. The K-pop boy band even wore custom suits by the label to the 2022 Grammy Awards. More recently, J-Hope was seated front row next to Louis Vuitton women’s creative director Nicolas Ghesquière for the fashion house’s menswear presentation during last month’s Paris Fashion Week.

To celebrate the renewed partnership, Louis Vuitton Worldwide shared a series of editorial photos on their official social channels of the “Chicken Noodle Soup” star modeling ensembles from their Fall/Winter 2023 collection, including an iridescent jacket in the brand’s signature monogrammed print, a chic cloud gray varsity jacket emblazoned with “Vuitton” in maroon lettering across the chest and a streetwear-inspired denim hoodie with radioactive yellow stitching.

Earlier this month, J-Hope unveiled his new documentary J-Hope in the Box on Weverse and Disney+. The film documents the 200 days leading up to the release of his debut solo album Jack in the Box as well as the K-pop idol’s history-making headlining set at Lollapalooza 2022.

Check out J-Hope repping the latest fashion-forward Louis Vuitton looks as house ambassador below.

17 Feb 2023

The Best Presidents’ Day Sales to Shop Right Now: Save Up to 80% Off Select Items

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Looking to save money this Presidents’ Day? The holiday weekend gives you plenty of time to score discounts on items that you may have been eyeing for months. To make things easier, we collected a list of over a dozen of the best deals that you can shop online — or pick-up in store, in some cases. Find markdowns on clothing, shoes, accessories, beauty items and much more. And if you’re more of a techie than a fashionista, our list includes sales on headphones and earbuds, laptops, TVs, furniture and more from Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon and other retailers.

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Keep reading for a roundup of sales to shop over Presidents’ Day weekend and click here to shop deals on cookware and other home goods.

Adidas – Save up to 30% off full-priced Adidas gear and up to 65% off sale styles with promo code: SCORE.

Ashley Furniture — Up to 50% off select deals.

Amazon – The mega-retailer is rolling back prices for Presidents’ Day. Shoppers will score deals of up to 80% off select items. Find discounts on apparel, books, beauty and personal care items, clothing, mattresses, electronics, jewelry, furniture, household supplies, musical instruments, toys and more.

Best Buy – If you need to stock up on electronics and appliances, Best Buy is serving up loads of discounts. Find deals on refrigerators, washer and dryer sets, microwaves, tablets, sound bars and other speakers, cameras, streaming players, and more. Some of the can’t miss deals include these $79 Samsung Galaxy Buds, this Lenovo laptop on sale for $299.99 (regular $499.99) and smart TVs starting at $79.

Coach Outlet — Save up to 70% off until Feb. 21; Save 30-50% off plush free shipping at Coach with code: FREESHIP (offer ends Feb. 28).

Cozy Earth — Save 20-20% off sitewide (sale ends 2/24).

Dyson — The bestselling Dyson Airwrap isn’t on sale but shoppers can save $100 on the Dyson V12 Defect Absolute cordless vacuum. Offer ends Feb. 26.

Free People – While there’s no official President’s Day sales extravaganza at Free People the fashion brand has a lot of great sales right now. For example, this denim skirt, long sleeve shirt and other items on sale for $19.95 and up.

Forever 21 — Up to 70% on select styles during the President’s Day Sale.

G-Shock — Save up to 50% off sale items at G-Shock. Click here to shop watches starting at $69.99.

GameStop – Save on Anime collectibles including GameStop exclusives and take an extra 30% off clearance items. The holiday weekend coincides with this year’s NBA All-Star Weekend and GameStop shoppers cop NBA 2K23 on sale.

J Crew — Extra 60% off select styles + 40% off almost everything (use code: WEEKEND).

Macy’s — Save 20-60% off and free shipping on purchases of $25. Shop the Macy’s lingerie sale and save 50% off bras, pajamas, underwear and more (ends 2/20).

Net-a-Porter – You won’t find a designated sale for President’s Day, but Net-A-Porter has amazing markdowns of up to 80% off clothing, shoes, accessories and beauty products. Some of the deals include this Christopher Esber Cutout Halterneck Swimsuit marked down 60%, these distressed jeans by Nili Lotan are 70% off and these Sablyn stretch jersey shorts are 60% off.

New Balance — Take 20% off select styles. Sale ends 2/24.

Nike — Whether you’re updating your sneaker collection or shopping for activewear, there’s a good chance that you can find what you need on sale at Nike. Nike app members save 25% off select styles (use code: MEMBERS25). If you’re not a member use code: JOIN20 for an extra 20% off and clearance deals up to 40% off .

Nordstrom –  Save up to 50% off select items during the Nordstrom winter sale. Some of the hot deals include these UGG Maxi Curly Slippers which are on sale for $71.50. Shoppers can also save up to 60% off Zella High Waist Studio Lite Pocket 7/8 Leggings and Mac Lip Primer and up to 80% off men’s jackets. Visit the Nordstrom website for more deals on apparel, beauty products and jewelry and other best-sellers.

Purple Mattress — Save up to $900 on mattress sets and up to 25% off sleep accessories.

Reebok — Get 40% off sitewide with code: OHYEAH.

Saatva — Get up to $500 off during Saavta’s biggest Presidents Day discount ever. Sale ends 2/20.

Sephora — Save up to 50% off select beauty at Sephora during the Long Weekend Sale. Offer ends 2/20.

ShopDisney — 30% off toys, clothing and more with code: SAVE30. Free shipping on order $75+ with code: SHIPMAGIC.

Target – Shop four days of deals at Target. Bargain hunters will save up to 50% off headphones and earbuds, up to to 30% off gaming accessories, up to 20% off clothing, mattresses and bedding, floor care items (such as vacuum cleaners) and up to 30% off furniture, rugs and other home décor items.

Timberland — Save 40% off these Tree Vault Boots (on sale for $159.99) and more during Timberland’s end-of-season sale.

The North Face — Up to 30% off select styles during The North Face’s end-of-season sale.

Tory Burch — Up to 50% off hundreds of sale items.

Tuft & Needle — Save up to $625 on mattresses, plus up to 30% off bedding, furniture and more.

Ulta Beauty – Get a free 10-piece makeup bag when you spend $19.50+ on select items; plus free shipping on purchases of $35+.

Urban Outfitters — Save an extra 40% off sale styles.

Quay Australia — 30% off sitewide (offer valid from 2/17-2/20).

Walmart– When it comes to Walmart, you don’t necessarily have to wait for a holiday weekend to find great deals. Nonetheless, the retailer is offering sales on all kinds of items — laptops, TVs, car seats, earbuds, clothing, makeup, movies and more.

14 Feb 2023

Searches For Red Fashion Skyrocket After Rihanna’s Super Bowl Performance

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Rihanna’s influence on popular culture can’t be denied. Searches for red clothing have skyrocketed since her Super Bowl performance.

It’s official, “Rihanna Red” is officially a thing. On Sunday, February 12 the Barbadian songstress, cheered on by boyfriend A$AP Rocky, performed at the Super Bowl LVII. And now her outfit is one of the hottest sought-after trends around the world. The superstar made her mark on this year’s game in an all-red custom Loewe and Alaïa look, composed of an unzipped jumpsuit, leather corset, sleeping bag coat, gloves, and Maison Margiela x Salomon sneakers.

According to a study by Boohoo, Google searches skyrocketed by over 610% worldwide for ‘red jumpsuit’, an increase of over seven times the average, and 203% for the term ‘red coat’, after Rihanna’s Super Bowl half-time show. The same analysis reveals searches for ‘red puffer jacket’, ‘red boots’, and ‘red sneakers’ have soared 188%, 173%, and 78% worldwide after the performance.

RiRi wore the all-red ensemble while performing 12 hit songs – including Only Girl in the World and We Found Love at the major sports event in Glendale, Arizona. In the last few minutes, she donned an Alaïa sleeping bag coat in tribute to fashion legend André Leon Talley, which resembles his iconic Norma Kamali coat. Talley’s official Instagram account acknowledged the tribute with the caption: ‘When the sun shines, we’ll shine together. Told you I’ll be here forever… said I’ll always be your friend,’ the caption reads, tagging Rihanna and including the Super Bowl hashtag with a photo of Talley in the coat mentioned above.

Rihanna also appeared to reveal baby bump number two on stage, later confirmed by her rep. The superstar also plugged her brand Fenty Beauty on stage, which saw a massive 1,860% spike in searches worldwide after applying makeup during the setlist.

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