The grandeur of fashion unfolded at the 69th annual Met Ball in New York last night, with this year’s theme centering around “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between.” Explore our curated selection of standout looks from the red carpet, designed to delight your fashion senses.
Balenciaga, the renowned luxury fashion brand, introduced its latest creation – the Balenciaga Arena Extra-Large Shopper Tote Bag, with a price tag of $2,150. Interestingly, this bag drew attention for its uncanny resemblance to IKEA’s iconic Frakta bag. In a lighthearted response, Ikea showcased its sense of humor by releasing an advertisement providing guidance on distinguishing the original from the ‘copy.’
The French luxury group LVMH, headed by billionaire Bernard Arnault, and already in possession of Christian Dior perfumes, is acquiring the remaining minority shares of Christian Dior for approximately $13.1 billion. “The corresponding transactions will allow the simplification of the structures, long requested by the market, and the strengthening of LVMH’s fashion and leather-goods division … Read more
Animal rights group PETA bought a stake in the parent company of Louis Vuitton, LVMH; in order to pressure firm to stop using exotic animal skins, such as crocodile, alligator and python. The announcement comes after PETA released a disturbing short documentary about the crocodile skin industry in Vietnam.
“Every PETA exposé of the exotic-skins industry has found sensitive living beings crammed into filthy pits, hacked apart, and left to die,” says
Presenting some of our favorite recent style moments from Kylie Jenner today, and there’s no denying the serious influence she exudes. Click through to explore Jenner’s latest looks, and we’re curious—do you plan to recreate any in your own way? Give us your verdict: YAY or NAY?
Drumroll, please! The Pantone Color Institute has unveiled the Color of the Year for 2017, and it’s none other than Pantone 15-0343, better known as “Greenery.” This color is symbolic of new beginnings, as stated by Leatrice Wiseman, the executive director of the Pantone Color Institute: “Greenery bursts forth in 2017 to provide us with the reassurance we yearn for amid a tumultuous social and political environment. Satisfying our growing desire to rejuvenate and revitalize, Greenery symbolizes the reconnection we seek with nature, one another, and a larger purpose.”
This vibrant hue is anticipated to make a significant impact in the realms of fashion and design, having already graced the spring 2017 collections of Balenciaga, Max Mara, Pucci, Michael Kors, and Kenzo.