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2 Jun

Remember How Well J.Lo and Diddy Dressed Together? (VOGUE)

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Last week, the internet basked in the reuniting of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck. Then, P. Diddy (“Sean Combs”) threw his hat into the ring. He posted a throwback paparazzi shot of the duo, presumably taken while they were dating between 1999 and 2001. In the image, the rapper wears a gray Sean Jean sweatsuit with white sneakers while holding a baseball cap and a newspaper, while Lopez wears a white cushy turtleneck, her signature hoops, bootcut faded jeans, and metallic gold sandals with a stack of magazines under her arm. At the height of the second coming of Bennifer, Diddy’s caption was simple: “#tbt”. Diddy with the Notorious B.I.G at the Soul Train Awards in 1997. Photo: Courtesy of Getty Images While Affleck and...
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1 Jun

THE DESIGNERS DEFINING “GOING-OUT” FASHION’S NEW WAVE (NYLON)

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The flashy components of an early aughts night-out outfit are instantly recognizable. In case you didn’t fully experience Y2K fashion in its prime (or are feeling nostalgic for it now), a trip down Hollywood memory lane lays it all out: Sex and the City cast mates attending a premiere in cami tanks and dresses; Destiny’s Child-era Beyoncé on the red carpet in sequined pants and a crystal-embellished silk top; tube tops making an appearance on… well, everyone. Then, there was Paris Hilton, hardly ever without a bare midriff, mini skirt, and some see-through element or form of bling. When it comes to the ostentatious display of “going-out” fashion, no time period is without its key identifiers. Party attire can be likened to that of...
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1 Jun

Revisit Jean Paul Gaultier’s Most Memorable Moments on the Runway (W Magazine)

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We knew we hadn’t seen the last of Jean Paul Gaultier when he staged his final couture extravaganza last year, half a century into his storied career. At that point, he was six years into his retirement from ready-to-wear and menswear—commitments that had him designing up to 18 collections per year. And these weren’t just any collections; the 69-year-old designer never ceased to live up to his reputation as fashion’s resident enfant terrible. It stretches back to the ‘80s, when he first started “projecting women’s breasts as missile launchers,” as the critic Cathy Horyn once put it, and dressing men in skirts. (All while showcasing his respect and talent for the craft of the métier.) And yet, Gaultier still managed to present his...
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1 Jun

This Stylish Couple Caught Rihanna’s Eye and Ended Up in Her New Campaign (VOGUE)

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It’s not every day that you get a cold email from Rihanna’s team—but that’s what happened to Ahmad Kanu and Rahquise Bowen. The New York–based couple and their clean, sleek style caught the superstar’s eye, and they were asked to star together in her first-ever Savage x Fenty Pride campaign, which was released today. “I was mind-blown as soon as I read the email,” says Kanu. “I called my mom immediately, and she yells through the phone, ‘Rihanna from Barbados?!’” It’s easy to see why Rihanna is a fan of the duo, who are both models and full-time content creators. Individually, each has an eye for fashion; their looks are complete with sleek Pyer Moss streetwear and monogrammed Dior bags. “Our styles are based on our...
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