Cardi B in Pucci Catsuit Was As Hot As her Whipshots At Santa Monica Party
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Rihanna Fronts New Louis Vuitton Speedy Bag Campaign in Canal Street Colors
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The Louis Vuitton Speedy bag is an iconic fashion statement that has withstood the test of time. Introduced in the 1930s, this elegant and practical handbag has become a symbol of luxury, sophistication, and timeless style.
Rihanna Fronts New LV Speedy Bag Campaign
In June 2023, fashion world adds Rihanna to the list of famous women who love a Louis Vuitton Speedy bag. Rihanna is an insider at LVMH, besides being a good friend of Pharrell Williams, the new creative director of Louis Vuitton Men who had a blowout opening night in Paris last week.
Shot by Japanese photographer Keizō Kitajima and American artist Martine Syms shot the campaign images in which, Rihanna hustles around the city with her Speedys, a modern woman with a to-go coffee in hand and her pregnant belly bared.
To mimic the candy-colored designer dupes he used to find on Canal Street sidewalks, Pharrell employed a novel silkscreen monogramming process to induce “a blurry, artisanal and almost hand-painted effect” on the new Louis Vuitton Speedy bag colors — which also coincide with the Olympic rings colors.
After a raid on the Paris 2024 Olympics offices before Pharrell’s debut, the hoped for LVMH sponsorship remains unannounced.
Read MorePucci 'Initials E.P' Resort Campaign Summer 2023
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Top model, Brazilian beauty Raquel Zimmermann births the new ad campaign for Initials E.P., styled by Katie Grand in images by Vito Fernicola [IG]. / Hair by Sydney Hayes; makeup by Miranda Joyce; creative direction by Al Dente Paris.
The collection pays tribute to the Emilio Pucci as the heritage brand’s founder while incorporating a ’60s Space-Age vibe, inspired by Emilio Pucci's design of the Apollo 15 emblem in 1971. Many modern white dresses nodded to the Apollo mission and 21st century Pucci modernism.
Read MoreKim Kardashian Rocks Scalding Skims FAUX LEATHER & SCUBA Swimwear Drop
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The Kardashian women are like an NBA team, and they are playing to win. What was the phrase that Kanye told Kim — that she will be nothing without him? Men tend to say those words to strong women, when they are totally fed up and eyeing the door.
In the last hour Kim Kardashian’s personal IG page has logged 899, 087 likes and the Skims IG page 14,332 in the new Steven Klein [IG] campaign of Skims FAUX LEATHER & SCUBA swimwear dropping June 27 at noon on the East Coast.
You can register to buy the Skims FAUX LEATHER & SCUBA collection online, when it drops Tuesday.
If Victoria’s Secret is stumbling like a drunken sailor with the message that the Victoria’s Secret brand is undefinable — read my recent commentary — Kim Kardashian and her team are now valued at $3.2 billion.
Read MoreRevisiting Aimé Leon Dore's Own Vision of Greek Style Cafe Society on Mulberry Street
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Photographer Andrew Jacobs [IG] turned his lens to the Aimé Leon Dore [IG], Summer Uniform 2023 lookbook as the brand continues to elevate itself with a wow remodel at its New York City flagship store at 224 Mulberry St.
OMG! Speaking of Cafe Society! This newly done store is fabulous, including the Aimé Leon Dore and Porsche collaboration — an ultra-elegant 356, built by Porsche built between 1948 to 1965.
HighSnobiety calls it Club Culture. We like Cafe Society because that concept has an existing history already based on a multiracial exchange of status, money and artistic talent. We saw it out in full force Tuesday night with the unveiling of the Pharrell Williams debut for Louis Vuitton Mens.
Read MoreLouis Vuitton Mens Hip Elegance: A Smart Critic Asks "Can Good Taste Change the World?"
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Power shifts are happening and not everybody has gotten the message. Clearly, significant numbers of people are not pleased with these new dynamics that are now obvious after the Pharrell Williams Louis Vuitton Men’s show on April 20.
That’s a shame, because the minute models hit the most spectacular runway in Paris — on the Pont Neuf overlooking the Seine — my immediate response was about the elegant tailoring and then the accessories.
The ‘Liberty’ luggage truck also told me that EVERY detail was in order around this epic Pharrell Williams blast-off.
It was only on Monday Juneteenth, that I learned about the Statue of Liberty as a gift to America from France, honoring the official end of slavery in America.
This new day Paris Cafe Society is just getting started, but it is real.
Read MoreVictoria's Secret Is Sailing In Treacherous Waters As New Leadership Is Named
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Victoria’s Secret stock has fallen 47% in the year to date, while the S&P 500 SPX has gained 14%. Victoria’s Secret had sales of $1.4 billion in first quarter 2023 and only made $3.8 million — a 95% decrease in earnings.
I’ve said many times that if Victoria’s Secret isn’t careful, Savage X Fenty and SKIMS are going to take the business down. And I mean kaput down.
With LVMH backing Savage X Fenty via L Catterton, their incubator investment arm, and Kim Kardashion on the road now, raising $1 billion for her own venture capital fund — and also appearing on the cover of TIME Magazine, this Victoria’s Secret selling the message of “undefinable” breaks every rule of marketing I know about. And the customers seem to agree.
Read MoreSustainable Closed Denim AW23 Campaign Lensed by Alexandre Haefeli
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Is Closed Denim a Sustainable Brand?
In recent years, sustainability has become a critical factor for the fashion industry. Consumers are more conscious than ever about the environmental and social impact of the clothes they wear — although still not conscious enough.
One such influential organization that Closed Denim belongs to is the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). GOTS is an internationally recognized certification that ensures the organic status of textiles throughout the entire production process involving both environmental and social criteria. Closed Denim's affiliation with GOTS underscores their dedication to sourcing organic materials, reducing chemical inputs, and preserving ecological integrity.
Closed Denim also partners with the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), as they strongly believe in promoting sustainable cotton farming. BCI is a global initiative working towards making cotton production better for the environment and the people involved. By supporting BCI, Closed Denim ensures the responsible use of water, reduced chemical usage, and improved livelihoods for cotton farmers.
Read MoreBulgari 'Mediterranea': A Voyage of Timeless High Jewelry Elegance in the Human Story
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‘Bulgari Mediterranea’ Book
Amidst the vibrant colors and alluring stories of the Mediterranean Sea, Bulgari [IG] unveils more images of its truly stunning High Jewelry ‘Mediterranea’ Collection 2023.
Scandebergs [IG], ‘cosmic explorers’ Stefano Clombini and Alberto Albanese have photographed these soul-stirring images.
Now Bulgari has also published a book about the region ‘Bulgari Mediterranea’ due out in September 2023.
The 180 pages are filled with the precious creations of the High Jewelry and High-End Watches brand, inspired since its beginnings.
Featuring an illustrious group of talented writers including Kenya Hunt, Lucia Silvestri, Michela Marzano, Leïla Slimani, Stefania Auci, and Andrea Marcolongo, ‘Bulgari Mediterranea’ weaves together compelling narratives and intriguing insights into the essence of the Mediterranean region.
Read MoreNew Louis Vuitton Ambassador J-Hope Drops Keepall Bag Campaign 2023
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BTS's J-Hope stars in his first campaign as a solo Louis Vuitton ambassador, rocking his dance moves in the new LV Keepall bag campaign. Vuitton, in their Keepall campaign announcement, described BTS as "21st-century pop icons," while emphasizing J-Hope's unique appeal.
Back in 1930, as international travel began to flourish, the need for a spacious, durable travel companion became apparent. In response to this demand, Louis Vuitton introduced the Keepall, a groundbreaking design that revolutionized the way people carried their belongings.
Members of 1930s cafe society constantly interacted with artists of all mediums, and J-Hope’s Louis Vuitton Keepall campaign projects a subdued but very hip elegance.
Let’s see how this next chapter with Pharrell Williams and Pietro Beccari, Louis Vuitton’s new Chairman and CEO evolves. It appears that the original or siblings of the original Keepall are about to bust out in an array of Olympic rings colors. ~ Anne
Read MorePharrell Taps Rihanna for LV Mens | LVMH Close to Securing Major 2024 Olympics Deal
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The show marking Pharrell Williams' first collection for Louis Vuitton Mens, will take place in the City of Lights on June 20, 2023, at 8:30 p.m. Louis Vuitton execs used their considerable influence to change Pharrell’s debut date
On the subject of those delicious bag colors, read on about LVMH sponsoring the 2024 Olympics in Paris, promoting Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior and LVMH spirits.
In fact, it wouldn’t surprise AOC to see LVMH promoting their jointly-owned [50-50] with Jay-Z, Armand de Brignac champagne brand at the Olympics.
That would be one hell of a party! Alas, it won’t be a public event, but Mory Sacko will be in the kitchen. LVMH really wants to step out in the Olympics and they could pull this off in a big way.
Read MoreGeorgia May Jagger Soaks Up Rays, Lensed by Emma Tempest for ELLE France June 15, 2023
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Georgia May Jagger covers the June 15, 2023 issue of ELLE France, soaking up the rays with a good book. Hortense Manga styles Jagger [daughter of Jerry Hall and Mick Jagger] in colorful swimsuits lensed by Emma Tempest [IG].
Is Georgia May Jagger’s hair 100 percent vegan, PETA approved and affordable by Bleach London? Jagger invested in the cult hair care brand in 2010. Their commitment to sustainability is also reflected in their use of recyclable packaging materials.
The quest for sustainable sequins is center stage at AOC this week, so let us check out Bleach London’s [IG] glitter gel.
Read MoreFish-Friendly Fashion Sequins from Stella McCartney and Lulu Has An Idea, Too
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This post on sustainable sequins is inspired by Zara’s June 2023 mermaid dresses, a delectable group of sequins-rich fashions photographed by Carlijn Jacobs.
Thinking out loud, I wondered if Zara used the new plant-based sequins — or at least recycled plastic ones — which does not help the fish.
Hope springs eternal with Zara and they have been excellent in marching towards more sustainable production.
Recently, LVMH’s Stella McCartney featured Cara Delevingne in Vogue’s April 2023 issue, wearing a jumpsuit made of BioSequins, lensed by Annie Leibovitz. This new angle on sequins got Lulu jumping up and down with excitement until she came up with a possibility of her own.
Evolutionary biologists say that humans are preconditioned to love sparkly, glittery things. Our ancestors were always on the search for fresh water in order to survive. Our eyes and brain are programmed to see sparkling surfaces in the distance, as signs of water.
Read MoreZara Dazzles In Summer's Sequined Mermaid Fashion Lensed by Carlijn Jacobs
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Zara taps into fashion’s summer 2023 love of mermaid-inspired style, bathing model Alex Consani in sequins. Perhaps Zara used the new plant-based sequins [hope springs eternal and Zara is trying hard to be more sustainable], because glitter and sequins ending up in our oceans, lakes and rivers is a significant challenge for fish.
AOC’s friend, photographer Carlijn Jacobs [IG] is the photographer on the new Zara “we love mermaids in sequins” social media campaign.
Let me have Lulu do her Squarespace AI magic on sequins, because protecting our fish is important.
AOC’s friend, photographer Carlijn Jacobs [IG] is the photographer on the new Zara “we love mermaids in sequins” social media campaign.
Read MoreKendall Jenner Sizzles in Hot Bod Swimwear for FWRD by Yulia Gorbachenko
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Kendall Jenner has been creative director of online retailer FWRD since September, 2021. In these sizzling Kendall shots by Yulia Gorbachenko [IG], demonstrates that she has a bikini body for the ages, like this red, one-strap two-piece by The Attico.
The new campaign aligns with the opening of FWRD’s first pop-up shop on Melrose in Los Angeles. Open now thru Aug. 13, 2023, the pop-up shop will include all classifications sold online with regular new designs arriving throughout the summer.
Read MoreCartier, Grace Kelly, Elle Fanning and Grain de Café: A Perfectly Rich Brew
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If there is a future remake of a Grace Kelly film, Elle Fanning is certain to get the part. People who have watched the Cartier campaign film for the relaunched Grain de Café Collection are quite astonished.
To pay tribute to Grace Kelly, the iconic Hollywood star, Cartier turned to American director Alex Prager whose sensitivity resonates with the codes of the collection.
The original story of the collection, born in 1938 is embedded in a difficult time in world history when Cartier’s creative director Jeanne Toussaint had risen quickly to the coveted and rare for a woman design position in Paris.
In creating Cartier’s Grain de Café Collection, Toussaint tapped into her extensive knowledge of global power and conflicts, economic suffering and rising authoritarianism. Hitler had been chancellor in Germany since 1933. Quiet luxury was on her creative mind.
Read MoreGiorgio Armani Mare Spring Summer 2023 with Mariam de Vinzelle, Puck Shrover
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The elegant Armani campaign includes Mariam de Vinzelle, Noah Luis Brown, Puck Schrover, and Simon Nessman lensed by Bruno + Nico [IG]. Video by Francesco Petroni [IG],
The series of global summer pop-ups launched first in Porto Cervo, Costa Smeralda in Sardinia, Italy, where Giorgio Armani Mare took over an entire cove for friends of the house.
Read MoreOur Brains Love Swimming, So Grab a New Zara Swimsuit and Take the Plunge in June
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Our Brains Love Swimming, So Grab a New Zara Swimsuit and Take the Plunge in June
Zara drops another swimwear capsule, this time a June 2023 collection modeled by Steffi Cook, shot by Kate Bellm [IG]./ Hair by Karim Belghiran; makeup by Jose Carlos Gonzalez
Your Body and Brain Love Swimming
Swimming is often considered one of the best exercises for the body, but did you know that it can also have major benefits for the brain? Research has shown that swimming can positively impact various aspects of the brain, including cognitive function, memory, and even mood.
Firstly, swimming is known to stimulate the growth of new brain cells, a process known as neurogenesis. This is especially important as we age, as the creation of new brain cells slows down over time. Swimming can help boost this process, especially in the hippocampus, an area of the brain responsible for memory and learning.
Read MoreFENDI Hugs Retro Glamour in Astrology Summer 2023 Beachwear Campaign by Steven Meisel
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Luxury fashion house FENDI merges high fashion with whimsical elements, presenting the Astrology Summer 2023 Beachwear Capsule Collection with a Mediterranean luxury flavor.
Artistic Director Fendi womenswear and couture Kim Jones chooses top model Irina Shayk to showcase the new capsule. Steven Meisel IG] — who has a full dance card this season — is behind the lens, creating a retro, 1960s travel poster vibe.
Read MoreLouis Vuitton LV by the Pool Summer 2023 Lisbon-Inspired Getaway Hits East Hampton
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