May 1st marked one of fashion’s biggest night of the year, the annual Met Gala. Corresponding with the exhibition, Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between, the 2017 edition of the ball honored 74-year-old designer Rei Kawakubo with a Comme des Garçons-themed night. The star-studded event marked the first time in decades that a…
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Once a year, the stars of the fashion and art worlds align for the most prestigious museum event of the year - the annual Met Ball. Corresponding with the upcoming exhibition, Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between, the 2017 edition of the ball will honor 74-year-old designer Rei Kawakubo with a Comme des…
“We have to help women who don’t have freedom of speech.” -Arghavan For Iranian-born, Swedish-bred singer-turned-women’s rights champion, Arghavan, these words define her world. Both an activist and musician, she began garnering attention in the media after landing a spot on the British TV hit, Googoosh Music Academy. The London-based show, filmed by what is in…
The MTV Video Music Award's host this year was Miley Cyrus. The former Disney star and infamous weed-smoking rebel, had previously made headlines at the VMAs in 2014 when she performed with Robin Thicke and did some unusual things to a foam finger. While she stood clear of any foam fingers, the singer made up…
Last night the world watched and tweeted the 2015 Grammys as our music royalty flanked the red carpet. Highlights across the spectrum include Madonna's performance, debuting her new song "Living in Love" wearing red and black Givenchy. President Obama appeared via video to discuss his anti-violence campaign "It's on Us," and Kanye West referenced his infamous 2009…
With her ethereal vocals and unique style, singer-songwriter Yuna is both an artist on the rise and a critical darling. Hailing from Malaysia, the singer’s fourth album, Nocturnal, was released last year to much critical praise, comparing her to the likes of Bob Dylan and Feist, which she too cites as some of her most…
“When I was eighteen, my sister saved me from doing a beauty course in Southampton and insisted I come up to London, stay on her sofa and go to music school,” says London-based singer/songwriter Louisa Rose Allen. “After a year of living out of a suitcase, I ended up dropping out of music school, as it…
Shortly following the announcement of their upcoming partnership with Pharrell Williams, Adidas has recently announced a new collaboration with European fashion designer Mary Katrantzou. The London-based designer is known for her bold graphic prints and surreal images, all designed via digital technology. Katrantzou has previously collaborated with labels such Topshop, Swarovski, Longchamp, Moncler, and Current…
Grammy award-winning musician Pharrell Williams has been announced as the next artist to team up with German sportswear giant Adidas in a new campaign set to debut this summer. The 40-year-old musician and co-founder of the fashion label Billionaire Boys Club will bring an eco-friendly spin to his Adidas line, creating garments from Bionic Yarn,…
Musicians have long been a driving force in fashion. At a time when the Beyoncés of the world now command a presence alongside fashion show staples like Anna Wintour, it’s clear that musicians have staked their claim on the fashion industry like never before. Some have even dared to step out from beyond the flashes of…
ARRIVALS AT THE "THE TECHNOLOGY OF EARTH" BENEFIT DINNER On Friday, May 31st, CHANEL and The Natural Resources Defense Council celebrated The Technology of Earth, "A Celebration of Art, Nature, and Technology" with a benefit dinner at the home of Larry Gagosian in Los Angeles. Guests enjoyed special performances from Patti Smith, Karen O and Pharrell…