Claire’s Life: Celebrating the Givenchy Atlanta Store Opening with Creative Director Matthew M. Williams x (b).STROY

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Happy Wednesday, Bombers and Bombshells!

I just landed in Miami for Art Basel! Before I touched down, I stopped by a Givenchy store opening last night in Atlanta and was met by fellow guests Lil Yachty, Trinidad James, Sonny Digital, Mike Will and more:

The Parisian house and its creative director Matthew M. Williams recently collaborated with (b).STROY, a design duo out of Atlanta, on a capsule collection. Established by two ATL streetwear pioneers Dieter Grams and Brick Owens and now headquartered in New York City, (b).STROY has garnered the attention of 032c, HypeBeast and most recently Givenchy. (b).STROY is the culmination of experimental fashion, expressive style and, as such, Givenchy has decided to pick their home of Atlanta as the location of its next store, nestled right in the heart of Southern luxury, Phipps Plaza.

Photo: Claire Sulmers and Matthew Williams
Photo: Dieter Grams and Brick Owens

This is the design house’s eighth freestanding flagship store in the country, a milestone described by CEO Renaud de Lesquen as an “[…] opportunity to connect directly with Givenchy’s fast-growing fan base in a highly engaging retail environment.” Stylists, influencers, and industry insiders all came by to toast to style and get an exclusive first look at the newly unveiled Givenchy x (b).STROY pieces.

Photo: Sonny Digital
Photo: Julian Sanabria, Beija Marie Velez, Lucas Sanabria, Komi Shop
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As part of his fashion catalogue, Matthew M. Williams co-founded 1017 ALYX 9SM and has joined forces with Nike to deliver innovative capsules. Williams’ has been steering Givenchy’s creative endeavours since 2020 and has led the brand towards a path of collaboration with emerging designers that embraces technology. As someone who places his bets on the subcultures and underdogs of the industry, Givenchy has designed both clothing and exclusive fashion NFT’s with (b).STROY as well as other indie designers of their caliber through Williams’ collaborative framework and forward vision.

Photos: Givenchy x Bstroy

For the occasion, I wore Givenchy red, anchored by Givenchy boots, pants from FashionBombDailyShop.com, a Rick Owens top, and a coat from Daniel’s Leather.

The fun and fashionable events will continue in Miami! Keep it locked here, @clairesulmers , and @fashionbombdaily for more!

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Bomb Accessories: Jimmy Choo x Timberland Released Their Second Capsule Collection Just in Time for the Snow!

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Citizens of New York rejoice! The insanely popular Jimmy Choo x Timberland collaboration of 2021 has made a second round comeback in 2022.

Due to drop today, Nov 30th, the collection features Timberland’s iconic boot silhouettes with that touch of Jimmy Choo elegance. Expect designs such as a funky graffiti and gold, or a pair of heeled boots dripping in crystals. There is even a style that is made from a luxurious vibrant pink velvet, THE hottest color of this fashion year!

Get the look: $795 JIMMY CHOO X TIMBERLAND® 6-INCH PUFFER BOOTS

Get the look: $1,595 JIMMY CHOO X TIMBERLAND 6 INCH CRYSTAL CUFF BOOT

Get the look: $795 JIMMY CHOO X TIMBERLAND 6 INCH GRAFFITI BOOT

Get the look: $1,595 JIMMY CHOO X TIMBERLAND PATENT LEATHER HARNESS BOOT

With snow sweeping all around the country, quantities are selling out fast! Will you be checking out the newly released collection?

Macy’s Christmas Picks from Influencers Lady T and Design Addict Mom

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Need suggestions on what to buy for the holidays? Look no further than uber stylish Influencers Tina Mengistu and Stacey-Ann, who have blessed us with some of the items on their wish lists!

Tina says, “As Christmas is going to be heavily focused on gifts, I [picked] out some gifts for the family [like] fragrance, jewelry, and clothing items.”  Take a look below at her video featuring must haves like BURBERRY 2-Pc. Her Eau de Parfum Gift Set, YVES SAINT LAURENT Men’s 2-Pc. La Nuit de L’Homme Eau de Toilette Gift Set, and Plus Size Cashmere Shirttail Sweater.

Stacey-Ann offers, “The Disco Christmas-All That Glitters Christmas caught my eye. I’m showcasing disco holiday pieces from Macys around our home. I chose these disco holiday stockings (quantity 3 in different colors) to add to mantel, these disco ornaments to add to a coffee table, this Bluetooth disco speaker for playing your favorite holiday playlist, and this disco ball.”  Get into her selections, which includes Gold Sequined Stocking , 30-Pc. Gold, Silver, and Rose Gold-Tone Set of Disco Balls with a Solid Finish  , and Glam Nation Bling Box, Rechargeable LED Bluetooth Speaker Glam Nation Disco Ball.

We love these pieces! I have my eye on the Glam Nation Bling Box!

See anything you like?
Shop these looks and more at Macys.com. 

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Fashion Bomb Daily’s Macy’s Holiday Gift List 

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Christmas is right around the corner! Look no further than Macy’s for gifts for everyone on your list, whether they were naughty or nice. Macy’s has lots of chic options. Check out our ten picks below:

  1. Catch:3 Classics Wireless Charging Tray

We are living in a digital world, and we all need a charger for our devices! This sleek charging tray by Catch has a seamless design that will look fabulous in your home, boasting a place to hold your keys or jewelry AND your phone. Place one at your bedside or at the entryway of your home. Either way, you can’t go wrong. 

  1. Jo Malone 4-Pc. Travel Candle Gift Set

A fragrant candle adds delightful scents to any home, and few do it better than Jo Malone! This 4 piece candle gift set offers fragrances like Wood Sage & Sea Salt, Lime Basil & Mandarin, and English Pear & Freesia, all fabulous notes that will add fantastic flourish to your holiday. 

  1. Sugarfina Holiday 2022 Red Mini Trunk

Even if you don’t have a sweet tooth, you’ll jump for joy with Sugarfina’s Mini Trunk, which includes 9 of Sugarina’s favorite candy vibes nestled into a tiered display lined with lux velvet. Bonus: the beautiful trunk is also a signature keepsake.

  1. Hotel Collection Finest Modal Robe

A plush robe is simply the gift that keeps on giving. This unisex option would be perfect for anyone on your list. Made from a supreme blend of Turkish cotton & modal, this super soft & absorbent robe is a holiday essential.

  1. Michael Aram Reflective Picture Frame

With digital photos, physical copies are that much more dear. Remember special moments with this tarnish resistant silver frame. 

  1. Ugg Women Scufette Slippers

Keep your toes cozy and comfy on cold winter days in these Ugg house slippers that can offer comfort with genuine sheepskin lining and cuffs. Your soles will thank you!

  1. MAC 3 Piece Cheers Lipstick Trio

Kiss the season and be jolly with this Lipstick Trio from MAC Cosmetics, which boasts 3 iconic colors that work on a range of skin tones. This set is ready to gift in cheery packaging.

  1. 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar

Get 25 gifts for one affordable price with this advent calendar, created just for Macy’s! This gift features Retinol Eye Cream, an Ahava Gold Mask, Philosophy Cleanser, Urban Decay Lipstick, and more.

  1. Steve Madden Cozy Pom Pom Hat and Gloves

Nothing says winter more than a winter hat and gloves. This matching set by Steve Madden comes in a range of colors including gray, wine, lavender, black, olive, and white. 

  1. Lynn & Liana Round Wooden Cheese Charcuterie Board

Who doesn’t love a charcuterie board? Create a stunningly delicious display on this bomb cheese board from Lynn & Liana. This one-of-a-kind piece is fashioned out of rich acacia wood accented with gorgeous hand-poured epoxy.

That does it! See anything you like?

Lucky you, Macy’s already has a curated guide to gifts on their website! Visit Macys.com/shop/holiday-gift-guide for even more selections. 

Balenciaga Sues Production Company for $25 Million Over Controversial Campaign Images

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In recent weeks, Balenciaga released two very controversial campaigns. The first featured young children wearing teddy bear bags styled in S&M-style accessories. The second was a Spring 2023 ad which seemed harmless enough until the alarming photo of a Balenciaga x Adidas Hourglass laid across court documents relating to the 2008 United States v. Williams Supreme Court decision regarding child pornography laws.

In the wake of social media outcry from fans and fashion insiders and the slight hint at a possible break up but not really from their biggest A-list supporter, Kim Kardashian, Balenciaga is prepared to sue. It seems a lawsuit was filed in New York State Supreme Court, stating Balenciaga is suing North Six Inc, alongside its agent and set designer Nicholas Des Jardins, for $25 million in “extensive damages.”

In Balenciaga’s public social media statement, posted to the brand’s Instagram Story, they claimed that inclusion of the certain documents was without their knowledge or approval.

The brand wrote in a since expired Story post: “We Sincerely apologize for any offence our holiday campaign may have caused. Our plush bear bags should not have been featured with children in this campaign. We have immediately removed the campaign from all platforms. We apologise for displaying unsettling documents in our campaign. We take this matter very seriously and are taking legal action against the parties responsible for creating this set and including unapproved items from our Spring ’23 campaign photo. We strongly condemn abuse of children in any form. We stand for children safety and well-being.” 

While Balenciaga is holding onto the claim that this all transpired without their knowledge, Gabriela Moussaieff, Des Jardin’s agent, argues that Des Jardin is “being used as a scapegoat” by Balenciaga, a statement she made this past week. “Everyone from Balenciaga was on the shoot and was present on every shot and worked on the edit of every image in post-production,” Moussaieff continued. She also noted that the U.S v. Williams document was rented from a prop house.

Balenciaga has removed both campaigns from its site, but social media still isn’t buying it. Some see the lawsuit as a suspicious shift of blame. It removes Balenciaga’s role in the creative process entirely which seems rather odd for a brand as prolific as it is. According to The Fashion Law, the complaint hasn’t been uploaded yet to the New York state court database, so we’re currently unclear about the claims Balenciaga is filing. 

Stay tuned for updates on the case, but until then, read the backstory of his controversial campaign on The State of Fashion and let us know what you think! 

Kim Kardashian Ends Her Silence Amidst the Balenciaga Campaign Scandal Via Instagram

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Shock, outrage, disgust and disbelief are only some of the responses that have swept the world, both within and outside of fashion, when Balenciaga unveiled their latest ad campaign last week. The now deleted images that once seemed to promote child exploitation and BDSM had the designer house in hot water with the media and long time supporters of the brand alike. We at Fashion Bomb Daily have been closely following the scandal unfold and in latest news, Kim Kardashian has broken her silence on the matter through a statement posted to her Instagram story. Here’s what you need to know:

After dropping Kanye West due to claims supporting white supremacy and several statements that were considered anti-Semitic, Kim Kardashian became the main poster child for Balenciaga. Their strong relationship debuted earlier this year when the luxury brand made Kim the new face and, as a result, we have seen her wearing a variety of Demna designs all year long.

Kim is known for her philanthropical charity work to improve living conditions for children and families in precarious situations, so many were questioning her silence when the campaign came to light seeing as it goes directly against those values. In her own words, she is now “re-evaluating her relationship with the brand”.

While Kim has acknowledged the brand’s quick action in removing the campaigns and efforts to issue a public apology, her future with Balenciaga is uncertain. More to come as we continue to follow the story closely.

What do you think?

Fashion Bomb Weddings: Porsha Williams and Simon Guobadia Celebrated Their Union in a Magical Two-Part Ceremony with a Stylish Guest List

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Atlanta sweethearts Porsha Williams and Simon Guobadia sealed the deal this Thanksgiving with a grandiose wedding celebration in two parts and we are still in awe! It all started last Friday when Mr. and Mrs. Guobadia held a traditional Nigerian ceremony in authentic Yoruba attire. Later on, a heavenly white wedding reception took place as we marvelled at Porsha in her glorious princess gown styled by Selina Howard. The guest list seemed to go on and on for days with ATL’s most illustrious peaches in attendance including Nene Leakes, Kandi Burruss, Toya Johnson and many more!

One special guest from out of town was international stylist Swanky Jerry who oversaw Simon’s wardrobe from the outset and throughout. The style magician, originally from Nigeria, wore a black Love From Julez look, Rick Owens shoes, Anna Karin Karlsson accessories and a magenta Alexander McQueen quilted bag. Looking at his color scheme along with photos of all the guests, we think it’s safe to say the dress code for the traditional part of the wedding was infused with fuchsia hues and the evening reception was an all black affair.

Photo: Michael Davis

Entrepreneur Miss Quad wore a custom Rami gown in the correct color to Porsha and Simon’s traditional wedding!

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Media personality Kendra G. also got the memo as she stunned in a custom velvet House of Chapple styled by Harrison Thomas Crite.

Photo: Freddy O.

Nene Leakes turned heads as she arrived at the reception dripping in black crystal chains. The $2,550 dress by Casze and Nyoni Couture was designed by her husband Nyonisela Sioh who was also at the wedding! 

Photo: Freddy O.

Styled by Jeremy Haynes, Kandi arrived in a Yousef Aljasmi dress, Born Billionaire gloves, Jimmy Choo heels and Deepa Gurnani jewelry with her husband Todd as her plus one!

Photo: Will Sterling

A third Real Housewife of Atlanta OG was in the house! Cynthia Bailey came through for her cast member and long time friend in a black lace Jovani dress.

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Mielle Organics CEO Monique Rodriquez wore a sculpted Albina Dyla dress, Dolce and Gabbana shoes, a Judith Leiber bag and Swarovski jewelry for accessories. Her husband Melvin wore Balmain, and the pair were styled by Jeremy Haynes. 

Photo: Will Sterling

Yandy Smith and Mendeecees flew in from NYC to witness the Guobadia’s love! Yandy looked sublime in an off the shoulder dress by Matopeda with her husband wearing an Eaden Myles suit.

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Toya Johnson and her hubby Robert Rushing were in attendance! Both styled by Jeremy Haynes, she wore an Albina Dyla dress, Dolce & Gabbana shoes, an Amina Muaddi bag and Deepa Gurnani jewelry whilst Rob was suited in Connaisseur Paris.

Photo: Will Sterling

Aminat McClure came to shower the couple with love and support on their special day wearing a sparkly gown by Lint Boutique!

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Jesseca Harris-Dupart and Da Brat attended the wedding with Jesseca wearing a Matopeda gown styled by King Cartier.

Photo: Artez La’Mon Noel

Also in attendance were Monyetta Shaw-Carter and her husband Heath Carter! While Monyetta wore yet another custom Matopeda number paired with Gucci shoes and a Louis Vuitton clutch, her husband wore bespoke Miguel Wilson.

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Lint Boutique was a favorite on reception night as Lena Huggs was the second lady spotted in a sequins design by the Atlanta-based brand.

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Here’s to their happily ever after – congratulations to the newly weds! What say you?

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10 Bomb Cyber Monday Finds at the Fashion Bomb Daily Shop for Under $100!

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The holidays are here, and so is the Cyber Monday cheer! To those who celebrate, we at Fashion Bomb Daily hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving. In case you missed Black Friday, now is your chance to get ahead of Christmas gift shopping or to refresh your winter wardrobe at the Fashion Bomb Daily Shop using our promo code ‘CYBERMONDAY‘ for 20% off your entire order!

Our shop features a curated selection of fashion finds, from bomb accessories to evening wear, outerwear, footwear, menswear and even kids wear, all by emerging designers! When you purchase from the Fashion Bomb Daily Shop, you’re supporting black-owned businesses, female founders and POC designers.

Below we’ve put together a list of 10 bomb products at less than $100 from some of our finest designers:

1. NRODA CHEETAH GLASSES – $52.00 $41.60

2. MADAM MYSTIQUE BROOKLYN JUMPSUIT $65.00 $52.00

3. SEVILLE MICHELLE GOLD PLATED PRAYING HANDS OF GOD CHOKER – $120.00 $96.00

4. MADAM MYSTIQUE ESMEE RED SIDE DRAPE DRESS PANTS – $80.00 $64.00

5. SYBGCO HBIC BLACK ANKLE STRAP HEELS – $108.00 $86.40

6. ALLURE NOVEMBRE 24 KARAT LONG SLEEVE GOLD RUSH NET COVER UP – $109.99 $88.00

7. SYBGCO RED ON A PEDESTAL MULES SANDALS – $108.00 $86.40

8. SEVILLE MICHELLE HEXAGON PYTHON LEATHER BAMBOO EARRINGS – $90.00 $72.00

9. OYEMWEN TIERED HIGH LOW TULLE MAXI TUTU SKIRT ROYAL BLUE – $120.00 $96.00

10. CULT OF COQUETTE KIM HOT PINK SATIN CRYSTAL SLEEP MASK – $39.00 $31.20

Happy shopping and don’t forget to tag @fashionbombdailyshop on Instagram wearing your fashion finds for the chance to get featured!

Kanye West Attended ComplexCon With His New Flame Juliana Nalú Styled in Yeezy

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Is it really a love lockdown if Kanye West doesn’t style his love interest? Just last week, West and Brazilian model Juliana Nalú were captured in and around ComplexCon, hosted yearly in Los Angeles. Both were outfitted in Yeezy looks including matching rain boots. This is the designer-rapper’s typical way of saying that if things weren’t official before, they sure are official now!

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If you don’t know Juliana, she is the 24-year-old bombshell influencer who has caught Ye’s attention. Sporting white jeans, a grey hoodie and a sleeveless high neck cropped top with under cleavage with a crossbody bag, the look gave us nostalgic hints of the early Yeezy days. Ye, on the other hand, wore a beige crewneck and oversized bomber-hoodie with grey jeans and an Adidas belt – very YZY x Gap if you ask us!

What do you think of their couples fashion?

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Drake Cozied Up Court-Side in a Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Teddy Coat

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Toronto held a Raptors game in which Canadian mega rapper Drake made a fashionable court-side appearance bundled up in a one-of-a-kind Jean-Charles de Castelbajac teddybear coat! The cozy jacket came from the designer’s archives and was originally crafted in 1987.

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While sports fans across Twitter and Instagram gave their mixed review on the outfit, the fashion world seems to be pretty onboard with de Castelbajac’s pushed design perspective and Drake’s audacious sense of style. This is not the first time the rap star has a teddybear JC de Castelbajac creation either! Back in 2014, Drake was outfitted in a similar coat that was black with plushies all over it.

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Jean-Charles de Castelbajac is known for creating wearable art and his pieces often sell for tens, even hundreds of thousands and often climb to the million dollar mark. While you can’t quite buy Drake’s coat off the market, it’s certain that this fashion moment has increased the value for when the collectible does go up for sale, auction or otherwise!

What do you think?

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