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2 Aug

Rihanna Cast an All-Black Motorcycle Crew for Her Latest Savage X Fenty Campaign (VOGUE)

New Orleans’ Caramel Curves, an all-Black women’s biking crew founded in 2005 by Nakosha “Coco” Smith and Shanika “Tru” Beatty, has already enjoyed the limelight for a few years thanks to their head-turning, pedal-to-the-metal clothing. When the 10 active members meet on Sundays, the women dress up in strappy heels fit for a night out, rhinestone-encrusted jackets, customized T-shirts boasting phrases like “anything but basic”, and helmets sprouting with fuchsia mohawks. The color palettes are flashy: blazing hot pinks, radiating highlighter yellows, and searing nuclear greens. There is no shortage of high-wattage glamour. It was enough to catch Rihanna’s eye, and have her cast them to model in the newest campaign for Savage X Fenty. “The Caramel Curves show the world what...
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2 Aug

8 BASIC TEES THAT AREN’T BASIC AT ALL (V Magazine)

Who said plain tees can't dress up a look? Casual is the new overstated with these 10 different "basic" tees. Bias Drawstring Top — Kallmeyer (New York) Image credit to Kallmeyer New York site. Retail Price: $345 This simple, stylish top can be styled a number of ways, making it the perfect versatile piece to add to any outfit. . . Jersey T-Shirt w/ Re-Nylon Scarf — Prada  Image via Bergdorf Goodman online stores. Retail: $950 Simple, classic, understated — everything Prada does best. The re-nylon scarf is the perfect accessory to dress up this simple look while keeping it casual. . . Eddie Long-Sleeve Tee — Reformation  Image credit to Reformation online stores. Retail: $48 Perfect for throwing on with your favorite pair of denim jeans or neutral pant. This shirt is cute and casual, great for running...
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2 Aug

At the Olympics, Pink Masks Divided the Men’s Fencing Team (VOGUE)

When the four U.S. men’s fencing team members arrived in Tokyo on Friday for the Olympics, the casual observer may have believed that Jake Hoyle, Curtis McDowald, Yeisser Ramirez, and Alan Hadzic were united and ready for their opening match against Japan (which they later lost). Their uniforms, however, told a different story: During the introductions, three of the fencers wore light pink masks, while one wore black. And their lack of uniformity comes with a powerful explanation as to why. Hoyle, McDowald, and Ramirez all showed up to the Olympics on Friday in pink masks as a planned protest against Hadzic, who is currently accused of and under investigation for sexual assault. The trio reportedly wore pink as a statement to...
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30 Jul

Rihanna Has a Message for the Real Housewives (VOGUE)

Anyone who has watched an entry in Bravo’s Real Housewives franchise knows that it thrives on drama. After 16 years of table flips, betrayals, and backstabbing, we’re all familiar with the formula, but the final word on the latest altercation came from an unexpected source Rihanna Tensions were high on last night’s episode of Real Housewives of New York, where series veteran Ramona Singer inadvertently insulted newcomer Leah McSweeney, the designer of streetwear brand Married to the Mob. While out to celebrate Singer’s birthday, McSweeney voiced concerns about the upcoming charity single by fellow housewife Luann de Lesseps. This didn’t go over well and led to a spat wherein Singer offered to plug McSweeney’s line. The comment came across as a dig towards McSweeney’s clothing line and...
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30 Jul

Shopping Hacks Fashion Editors Use to Get the Lowest Price Possible on Expensive Pieces (InStyle)

It's possible you know the feeling: Lusting after that incredibly cute designer bag, or spotting a sweet pair of shoes on your favorite celebrity — only to discover the actual, too-expensive price tag and tell yourself, "Uhh, nevermind!" While we fully admit that some items are indeed worth the investment (you're often paying for quality materials and impeccable, time-consuming craftsmanship), your bank account may beg to differ. But it is possible to shop those designer pieces for a fraction of the price, so long as you learn a few hacks that those in the know rely on for deals all the time. Thankfully, at InStyle, we often spend our days poking around online, looking for ways to follow trends or shop timeless...
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30 Jul

FENDI RELEASES WINTER 2021 CAPSULE (V Magazine)

From shearling to sportswear, sleek tuxedo tailoring to Karligraphy knits, Fendi Winter Capsule 2021 intends to bring you a chic and warm winter. As the house’s new motifs are reprised in myriad iterations, the marble prints that characterized Kim Jones’ Couture debut are reimagined in both rich peacock blues and a bold psychedelic palette and become a standout of the season when applied to jacquard mohair and fluid velvet trenches. One thing you must know about the capsule is tailoring. Whether the umbrella sleeve cut of a trench or the gently oversized fit of a shirt jacket - alongside the fluid femininity of draped dresses and scarf coats fringed with wool torchons - all pronounce FENDI’s new vision at the elegant ease. Key fur pieces...
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29 Jul

Over-the-Top Fashion Lady Gaga Makes a Quick Comeback (W Magazine)

Lady Gaga is back, folks. Unlike sexiness, which Justin Timberlake unconvincingly tried to bring back even though it never left, weird fashion Gaga as we know and love her is back on the streets. That is, the kind of Lady Gaga that wears nine-inch Pleaser fetish heels to run errands and an actual wedding gown during a heatwave. Her theatrical looks are a blessing on the timeline, a signal that (sorry, I have to say it!) nature is healing, and that cosmos are realigning into something approaching normalcy. Lady Gaga wears strange things, and we adore her for it. After a stint wearing rather traditional (by Gaga’s standards, anyway) formal dresses out and about, Mother Monster was spotted dashing about in the aforementioned shoes for the second time this week....
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29 Jul

MILEY CYRUS STARS IN GUCCI’S NEW FLORA GORGEOUS GARDENIA CAMPAIGN (NYLON)

After giving us a sneak peek last month, Miley Cyrus’s new Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum campaign is out, and it’s as dreamy as we could have hoped. Gucci  The campaign video follows Miley into a candy pink #FloraFantasy where she can be her full (cartoon) self. Naturally, this includes a pink cottage, perfectly groomed poodles, and playing electric guitar on the beach. Her (now signature) blonde, wavy mullet only adds to the nostalgic feel.The campaign was shot and directed by Petra Collins, who’s known for her creating dreamlike work from the feminine gaze. The aesthetic is clear as Miley dances through a candy-colored wonderland, complete with human-sized flowers. Miley herself also sings “Delicious”, the upbeat backing track for the campaign with her...
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29 Jul

DUA LIPA CHANNELS ROYALCORE IN “DEMEANOR” MUSIC VIDEO (NYLON)

Dua Lipa is still hard at work, as she stars in a brand new music video for “Demeanor” by the late rapper Pop Smoke, which debuted on Thursday. The Future Nostalgia singer channeled royalcore (or Regencycore for the Bridgerton fans) for her latest look, wearing a vintage corset piece from Jean Paul Gaultier’s Spring 1998 couture collection, as hinted by stylist Lorenzo Possoco on Instagram, and Vram jewelry. While Gaultier’s original 18th-century-inspired design was paired with a fitted black gown on the runway, Possoco swapped the dress for a full white ball skirt instead. Plus, in lieu of a crown or tiara to truly give Lipa the full princess aesthetic, hairstylist Chris Appleton gave the pop star bangs and turned her long brown hair into bows. MODEL JULIA SCHÖNBERG WEARING...
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28 Jul

DJ DUO SIMI & HAZE KHADRA JUST DROPPED THEIR FIRST BEAUTY LINE (NYLON)

With the calendar suddenly filling up with festivals, parties, and more, we’re all forced to reckon with something: we need to start doing our make up to go out again. Just in time, the twin/DJ duo Simi and Haze Khadra launched their eponymous beauty line, SIMIHAZE BEAUTY, with everything you need for an effortless party look. Hailey Beiber, BLACKPINK, and Kylie Jenner are already noted fans of the EYE PLAY eyeliner stickers that launched earlier this month. The neon and holographic peel-and-stick eyeliner stickers created a lot of hype for the sisters’ upcoming makeup line, and now the full brand launch includes some more classic makeup staples. The Capsule 1 collection consists of VELVET BLUR, a matte lipstick-lipbalm hybrid in 12 shades from a...
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