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24 Jun

These 11 Fashion Trends Are Going Viral This Summer – But They’re Actually From the ’70s (InStyle)

You've probably heard it about 8 million times: the top clothing trends of today are pretty much all recycled from Y2K, and with each pully top sighting or celeb-approved platform flip flop, we've started to feel as if we're living in the past. But that's just how the cycle works - nothing in fashion is ever really new-new. And the '90s and early '00s are far from the only source of 2021 style inspiration; '70s fashion is having a moment, too. RELATED: 12 Questionable Trends From 2011 That Are, Unfortunately, Back In fact, many modern trends that are labeled as Y2K actually originated a few decades prior, pioneered by '70s icons such as Cher, Bianca Jagger, Debbie Harry, and Jane Fonda. And, it's not all flared jeans...
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23 Jun

This Summer’s Makeup Is All About Being Subtly Extra (InStyle)

In case you've been living under a rock or on a remote island for the past year and a half: we're just now easing out of a pandemic. During our time quarantined at home, many of us embraced our natural skin and focused on skincare rather than slathering on makeup. But now that outside has officially opened back up (at least in the U.S.), beauty lovers are using this as a chance to be as extra as possible when it comes to makeup application - especially for the eyes. So it makes sense that this summer's hottest makeup trend meets us right in the middle - and Dior's Cruise 2022 show, which took place at the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, Greece, is a clear...
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23 Jun

BEHIND VIVIENNE WESTWOOD’S PEARL CHOKER HISTORY AND COMEBACK (NYLON)

If the Tiffany & Co. charm necklace dominated the 2000s and the Cartier Love bracelet ruled the 2010s, then the 2020s has found its answer to the “It” girl accessory in the Vivienne Westwood Mini Bas Relief pearl choker. Though the choker — which has been making its rounds on the necks of TikTokers, models, influencers, and pop stars alike — may be today’s newest coveted accessory, its history (and comeback) has surprising ties to both counterculture and anime. While the Swarovski crystal-encrusted orb nestled among a string of delicate pearls may not scream “rebellion,” Dame Vivienne Westwood has long catered to the underground. In the early 1970s, Westwood and partner Malcolm McLaren were fully involved in the punk scene, which was...
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23 Jun

GUCCI UNVEILS THE NEW JEWELRY COLLECTION HORTUS DELICIARUM (V Magazine)

For Alessandro Michele, Gucci’s creative director, kaleidoscopic nature has always been an inspiration. Designing the brand’s second collection of High Jewelry, HORTUS DELICIARUM, or “Garden of Delights,” Alessandro takes Gucci’s maximalism to the next level. The collection, inspired by the mesmeric hues of the sky at various times of the day, is an interactive manifesto that reconnects you to nature: wherever you are in the world, immerse yourself in Alessandro’s romantic world, and enjoy the simple, spiritual pleasure from the ephemeral yet recurring beauty of the changing sky and its shifting colors and constellations. Comprising more than 130 pieces, largely one of a kind, this collection is indeed a four-chapter story about the majestic beauty of the natural world. The first chapter is...
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23 Jun

You Can Buy The Latest Supermodel Approved It-Bag on Amazon (VOGUE)

Every season, designers unveil a new wave of luxury purses to be worn on the arm of tastemakers, leaving stars spoiled for choice. So when they decide to eschew the familiar big names in favor of an under-the-radar option, it’s worth noting—especially if it’s affordable, too. Yesterday, when Emily Ratajkowski stepped out in Manhattan, the modeling star’s striking accessories almost overshadowed her viral denim bra. Dressed in her offbeat take on the Canadian tuxedo, Ratajkowski complimented her Prada double denim with a golden shoulder bag from Los Angeles label JW Pei. The Gabbi miniature hobo features a distinctive ruched handled and vegan leather, but its biggest selling point may be the price—currently available for $70, it’s an on-trend steal. Jason Merritt/Radarpics/ShutterstockRatajkowski owns the Gabbi in three...
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23 Jun

NAOMI CAMPBELL’S LATEST GIG IS MODELING FOR BOTTEGA VENETA (NYLON)

Bottega Veneta’s social media presence may still be nonexistent, but its quarterly digital journal is still going strong. On Monday, the luxury brand’s Issue 02 was released, showcasing artwork, short videos, editorials, and more that highlight creative director Daniel Lee’s latest designs and “It” items, like phone cord jewelry turned into nail art and a sand sculpture shaped like a platform clog. Plus, much like its online debut back in March, the newest issue is packed with famous faces modeling Bottega Veneta, including a portrait series of Naomi Campbell and Travis Scott photographed by David LaChapelle. Musical artists Arca, Neneh Cherry, Skepta, Little Simz, and more are also featured in campaign-style imagery. “Social media represents the homogenization of culture,” Lee said in an interview...
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22 Jun

LOUIS VUITTON LAUNCHES ECO-FRIENDLY COLLECTION (V Magazine)

Courtesy of Louis Vuitton Louis Vuitton and Virgil Abloh, the luxury brand's men’s artistic director, unveiled the new “Felt Line” which first made its debut during the house’s Fall/Winter 2021 show last year. It features three iconic leather good pieces and reflects the legendary house’s ground-breaking approach to circular creativity. Designed using several eco-responsible materials: organic cotton and recycled wool-based jacquard, lining used from 100% recycled polyester derived from existing stocks, straps and handles in Leather Working Group-certified leather, as well as recycled plastic in a multicolor effect for the chains and corners. Courtesy of Louis Vuitton Abloh was inspired by moving blankets, functional, protective, and on-the-go, for this spin on Louis Vuitton classics. It falls perfectly in line with the sustainability dedication he...
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22 Jun

MAY 2021’S BEST BEAUTY LAUNCHES, FROM FENTY SKIN TO PAT MCGRATH LABS (NYLON)

Not only did April showers bring May flowers, they also brought in an abundance of spring beauty launches to refresh your routine. With the ever-growing beauty industry churning out new products seemingly everyday, no one expects you to keep tabs on the latest — that’s what NYLON’s here for. May 2021 was the month of compact, multi-use, and innovative products. From Basma Beauty’s rich, full-coverage compact stick foundation to a completely waterless way of shaving your legs and armpits courtesy of Hanni, this month was full of beauty surprises. With temperatures rising , we also saw a great demand for body products promising smooth, buttery, sun-kissed skin. Rihanna’s Fenty Skin Butta Drop was released at the beginning of the month. It’s an...
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22 Jun

GO GLOBAL WITH MAISON MARGIELA: TURKEY (V Magazine)

Maison Margiela joins forces with American sportswear brand Reebok for a sneaker collaboration you never thought you needed. Using the concept of decortiqué that is so integral to the luxury haute couture’s brand identity, Maison Margiela reinterprets Reebok’s 1985 Classic Leather runner into the Classic Leather Tabi High, a new high-top leather trainer. Decortiqué is a technical process pioneered by the French fashion house, whereby a garment is deconstructed to its core structural elements. All clothing and bags (throughout) Maison Margiela Sneakers (throughout) Maison Margiela x Reebok Classic Leather Tabi High By employing this technique, Creative Director John Galliano exposes the shoe’s innermost architecture to dig at the brand’s true authenticity. Available in four different color schemes, each iteration of the Classic...
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22 Jun

Brock Collection Joins Forces With H&M For A Dreamy Collaboration (ELLE)

If there were such thing as “easing back into normal life post-pandemic” couture, Brock Collection might have unearthed it. The LA-based luxury women's brand, known for its breezy designs that blend effortlessness with an edge and make opulence unpretentious, is teaming up with H&M for a new womenswear collection, launching in the U.S. on June 24. Anticipating that a return to the days of dressing up might be a painful process after more than a year in quarantine, designers Laura Vassar and Kristopher Brock curated pieces that could pull double duty, transferring from couch to city streets without the need for a dressing room. The result is a romantic, unobtrusive set, tailor-made for H&M's mass-market approach to fashion. Combining vintage-inspired florals with bright...
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