It seems the world couldn’t wait for Rihanna’s new music after dropping a single featuring Drake yesterday. Although her album was reportedly marketed to be released the 29th, file-sharing sites got a hold of the thirteen-track album, which has now gone viral. The album, which was highly anticipated, is Rihanna’s first one in over three years (last one was Unapologetic).
After the leak, there was nothing else for the pop star to do but to officially release the album. So in a way, there was still a climatic drop. For now, you can listen and purchase the music on Tidal.
Every designer has an inspiration for his or her collection, but few take their subject matter as far and as deep as Jean Paul Gaultier. He loves to play on the side of kitsch and shows some of the most ostentatious and bold looks on the runway season after season: creating one of the must-see catwalks consistently and essentially making him a natural fit for Couture. His Spring 2016 influence was that of legendary Parisian hotspot, Le Palace—a party go-to in the 70’s for people like Gaultier and all of his famous friends and muses.
Punk Queen Edwige Belmore was the motivation behind the assortment of 80’s power suits, the brand’s signature menswear-inspired tailoring, loungewear that we’d all love to wear outdoors, head-turning metallics, and vibrant colors. Larger-than-life curls on the models and sultry red lips were a nod to another icon of the era, Farida Khelfa, who just happened to be taking in the show from the front row.
Gaultier’s runways are always a party and this one was a veritable smash: jam packed with sixty-seven ensembles. Out of the gate, bedroom-inspired dressing was on the menu with long contrast-trim jackets that could double as robes, silky trousers, sumptuous satin trim, beautiful brocade, and embellished stripes.
Lace injected romance into the assortment on slinky slip dresses, barely-there blouses, a completely sheer one-shoulder gown layered over a classic collared shirt and tie, and a waterfall hem tunic and trousers that screamed red carpet in spite of their unabashed effortlessness.
A woman has to be quite the daredevil to wear JPG on the red carpet. Style mavens like Lady Gaga, Marion Cotillard, Alicia Keys, and Naomi Campbell wore the brand last year, thus they may slip on a design or two next month at the GRAMMYs and Oscars.
Gaultier brings great happiness and pleasure to fashion. The industry has been doing considerably better when it comes to the level of seriousness to which it holds itself, but the iconic French designer continues to make it all fun and enjoyable no matter what stance is steadfastly clung to around him. This was as carefree and lighthearted as it can possibly get, while still churning out fabulous clothes of great quality. It truly doesn’t get any better than that.
The reality star matriarch officially announced the launch of her accessories via Instagram earlier this afternoon. She posted an elegant selfie featuring her inaugural piece, the multi-hued Marjoca Pearls Necklace with the accompanying caption – “My new jewelry line, Kris Jenner Signature Collection, is here!! The first limited-edition necklace is available now..”
Ringing in at $149, the Marjoca Pearls Necklace feature a ‘delicately crafted ensemble of rare colors of gray, Tahitian black, white, champagne and oro’. The 45-inch strand necklace is quite versatile and can also be worn a a bracelet.
Kris is also adopting a TV marketing strategy while offering up a pair of free Marjoca pearl earrings with every purchase. They originally retail for $55.
Although I’m not quite a “pearl gal”, I think this is a great move for Kris Jenner. There’s nothing wrong with expansion, right?
I’m ALL for supporting entrepreneurs – especially our sistas! So, after I received word about style maven Amiraa Vee’s ‘Legacy‘ Lookbook, I was a little curious to see what this piece was all about.
As a former Bomb Blogger and a fashion enthusiast, Sandra Vainqueur’s vision truly shine through with this endeavor.
The bombshell has released both a digital and print version of her Legacy Lookbook which showcases her fashion journey while also serving as a source of style inspiration for fashionistas everywhere.
The print option retails for $25 while the E-book comes in at $15.
“The lookbook was developed to display her creative outlet while inspiring other like-minded individuals; as well as a form of connecting to millennials all over the world. ‘Legacy’ channels fashion, culture, locations, photography and style.”
We see you, girl!!
To purchase the Legacy Lookbook, check out additional details here. Or follow her via IG @amiraavee.
First, Rihanna and Big Sean and now Willow Smith–Stance’s collaborations are only getting better!
15-year-old Willow was recently tapped to work with the brand as part of their Punk and Poets collaborations. Their joint Spring 2016 campaign is aptly entitled Miss Dayez and is infused with Smith’s uniquely feminine personal style.
“Designing socks is very interesting because they are items of clothing that aren’t seen a lot. For me, socks can emit energy through you—even if nobody sees them. They have a message on them that radiates through your entire being . . . at least for me they do,” Smith told Vogue.
The Smith kids are taking the fashion world by storm; Jaden Smith recently starred in Louis Vuitton’s Spring 2016 campaign. Stance gave Willow creative control and allowed her to personally design each sock. Featuring dreamy pastels and psychedelic watercolor smears in addition to striped knee-high pairs with retro stripes, it’s easy to imagine these socks easily fitting into her, and our, closets.
While the full line of socks won’t be available until winter this year, there are a stunning array of campaign photos featuring Smith that allow you a sneak peek of what’s to come.
Head over to Stance to watch the campaign video and to shop the limited socks available for preorder. These socks might just be the perfect stocking stuffer next Christmas.
What do you think?
It’s Wednesday everyone! Let us celebrate our mid-week victory with our Bombshell of the day, Jasmine from Ohio:
She says, “My name is Jasmine Woolfork, I’m a style blogger & personal stylist from Lorain, Ohio.” “I would describe my personal style as clean, feminine, and retro.” “I generally dress in a monochrome color palette with minimal accessories, but it’s never boring! My hair and make up often make the statement.”
“I love big hair and a great lip color. But there’s also a side to me that loves playing with texture and patterns, that is my retro/feminine side.”
“My style is heavily influenced by my grandmother and great-grandmother. I love floral prints and lace.” “I enjoy expressing myself through my fashion choices and making something old (thrifted pieces), new again.”
Well you certainly love black! I love the black/yellow look the most (gives me urban chic). Check out Jasmine on IG:@Stylebyjas. What do you guys think of her style?
Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 5-10 clear, unfiltered, head-to-toe pictures of 5-10 different outfits (no collages) to Bombshell@FashionBombDaily.com. Images submitted will be featured on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or any of our social media platforms. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game! Please be advised: once published, pictures will not be removed or taken down.
Kat Graham knows a thing or two about beauty. In fact, the multifaceted beauty has even confessed to doing her own makeup many times over the years for awards and performances (so you THOUGHT it was a professional, but nope, it was Kat).
The 26-year-old stunner has always graced us with her work just as much as her beauty. Her butterfly eyelashes, filled brows, slight smokey-eye and decisive lip-color (depending on her mood) is always to be expected whenever Graham hits the stage (or the red carpet).She tends to stick to a more natural, highlighted look for her every day appearances, although at times we will find her popping on a red lip for good measure. And why not? She’s absolutely stunning as is.Aside from being a singer and actress, the Wet-n-Wild Ambassador also is a highly-active humanitarian, one of her recent trips being with the UNHCR UN Refugee Agency to raise awareness about the refugee crisis in Central America. So not only is she beautiful and successful in her career, but she cares about helping others and gaining worldwide awareness!
She definitely knows what works for her beauty-wise, and exudes the confidence we all should have on positive self-love and self-acceptance. That’s why Kat Graham is our beauty crush! Is she yours?
In a recent issue of WWD, actress Kerry Washington gushes on her hit TV show Scandal and discloses her thoughts behind her upcoming OPI Nail Collection.
With a set total of 15 colors at $10 a pop, the fashion star’s nail line also has a little something for all the Gladiators (another name for Scandal diehards) out there.
Washington (very cleverly) managed to infuse the political prowess of Scandal with a few personal touches to successfully set the tone for her OPI collection. When interviewed by WWD, she discloses, “Nails are at that interesting point where fashion and beauty meet… If I enter that space, it’s important for me to know the landscape and do it in a way that’s authentic and right and true to who I am.”
It seems that there is a rich plum shade simply called “Kerry Blossom“, a versatile gray coined “Liv” and a deep garnet known as “We The Female“. The fashion star even named a caramel hue after her two-year-old daughter, Isabelle.
Known for being extremely private, the beauty also shared a few words on including her child on this project. She admits, “I thought long and hard about having my daughter involved, but once I came up with the name, I couldn’t get it out of my head.”
Kerry’s collaboration with OPI is set to hit stores on August 4th. I can’t wait!
The rapper-turned-designer revealed that his new album ‘Waves‘ (previously called ‘Swish‘) will debut at his Season 3 collection at Madison Square Garden during New York Fashion Week (February 11th).
According to sources, Kanye’s presentation will be open to the public and tickets are set to go on sale Saturday.
His show is set to run a total of 90 minutes.
Last night, Yeezy took his antics to the next level when he unveiled an edited tracklist via Twitter.
And, as for the random autographs and signings, I’m just as dumbfounded as you. Your guess is as good as mine, lol.
