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:
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.
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 Julezlook, 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.
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Entrepreneur Miss Quad wore a custom Rami gown in the correct color to Porsha and Simon’s traditional wedding!
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!
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.
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.
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?
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:
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!
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!
This week’s Bomber feature is Mauricio from the City of Champions.
Growing up, Mauricio was nick-named ‘Mr. Put that Sh** On’. His unique style isn’t new. It’s a constant evolution of what always was; his unremarkable flyness.
Mauricio’s ‘fits have been turning heads since he first began putting that sh** on. He refers to his looks as an extension of his mood, often inspired by the marvelously mod 60s and travel while telling a cohesive story about Mauricio himself.
His unapologetic and bold approach to fashion encourages him to take risks and supports his belief that he can —and will— wear anything he wants.
Meeting online is now safe and enjoyable after dating app developers heard our cries. The introduction of dating classifieds at some point bred traffickers. There was harassment and scamming until modern apps provided safe havens. These safe spots are remarkably good at offering matchmaking services. Many men and women alike have found long-term companionships on these sites.
Online Dating: Overview
Online dating is wonderful as it brings everything down to a simple profile. These profiles provide any interested parties with all the information they need to date you, or not. When you finally meet a girl or boy on an international dating site, it is imperative to take things offline.
This is because you need confirmation, among other things. Once you flirt and decide you’ve met the one, taking things offline and meeting physically should be done soonest. Here are five reasons your online chats need to move offline sooner rather than later.
1. Truth
Get to know if the person behind the profile pic is who they claim to be. Whether it is a girl or boy doesn’t matter. It doesn’t mean they were genuine simply because they are female, or they are young. Meeting physically helps you eliminate at least one doubt. If they match their picture it might be thumbs up for you. This is only as far as their appearance goes. Other factors come into play thereafter.
2. Get Familiar
Pick a spot that you are familiar with and again, get to know the truth. If they are genuine folks you won’t have to worry because no harm will come to you. When you take it offline ensure that a friend tags along. This friend or friends will help in case things go awry. Meeting them offline brings another aspect of online dating to the ground. If they were fishy at first or seemed too good to be true you will know. Nothing is always as it seems online, once you get offline. The real person will come out when you meet physically.
3. Comfort Zones
Leave the online scene and get a bit uncomfortable. The online scene keeps things very impersonal and people can become anti-social. The longer you stay chatting with someone on the internet the harder it will be to meet. This is because eventually you become comfortable simply chatting. Meeting offline helps you put things into perspective. Either you are suited for each other or not. Additionally, online dating can become addictive as many have attested. It becomes tougher to let go of the keyboard and find a restaurant table instead.
4. Interests
Learn each other’s interests as you go bungee jumping or boating together. These interests will keep the relationship afloat more than any online portal can. If you like movies, take her to the movies and learn what she loves to watch. With real-life meetups, you learn more about a person in a few minutes than you could in hours online. It is the best approach to knowing if you are compatible or not.
5. Bonding
If chatting online has been great it is time to bond off the internet. This will give you a chance to bond on a real level, not a virtual one. Here is where you get to witness responses, reactions, outright disrespect or love like you’d hoped for. Taking things off the internet brings life to a relationship as opposed to visuals online. It also helps you miss the person more once you hop back online.
Bottom Line
Take things offline as soon as you can to avoid time wasting. If the relationship is destined for longevity, it is better to meet sooner rather than later. Why spend more time flirting and engaging online with doubts when you can begin a new life immediately? Meeting online is fun, but the real joy begins in real life.
Payment methods are important casino features. They impact user safety and overall user satisfaction. Players want to use fast and convenient money transfer options when funding their accounts. E-wallets really took off in the past few years, especially those available on smartphones. Since mobile players mostly use Android phones, Google Pay casino sites have become their top choice. An operator that supports Google Wallet is simply deemed more secure and trustworthy, and the article will expand on this point later on.
The same can be said for Android’s biggest competitor Apple. There are lots of online gamblers who use iPhones and gravitate towards sites or apps that can accommodate Apple Pay. If anyone who is reading is looking for operators that accept Apple Pay, just click here and explore the options available on that list. Surely you will find more than one platform that is to your liking.
Before Google Wallet and Apple Pay, the world of online payments was dominated by PayPal. This company continues to perform well, and it is widely available in online casinos. So, let’s examine some pros and cons of these 3 payment methods, and see how they stack up against each other.
Accessibility
More businesses in general can now accept payments via Google Wallet and Apple Pay. However, PayPal has been around for a significantly longer period. As a result, it’s a lot easier to find online casinos that accept PayPal. Adding new payment gateways can be a hassle, so it’s understandable why some smaller businesses are lagging behind. PayPal on the other hand is a no-brainer for them. It would be too risky not to have that payment option right from the get-go.
A lot of operators in the US and Canada do accept all 3 e-wallets. But if we were to compare them on foreign markets, PayPal’s dominance would be quite evident. Also, it’s going to be more difficult to do international transfers, unless you are using PayPal. This means that if you are using VPN to play on foreign sites that aren’t available in your country, your only option will likely be PayPal.
Security
When it comes to security, Apple Pay is the best provider out of these 3. Users who value privacy often choose iOS products, because of their encryption and data-sharing policies. Basically, your card or bank info is never shared with the gambling operator when you use Apple Pay. So, you will save yourself from a lot of headaches if someone decides to hack an online casino and gain access to user data.
User privacy is also an important factor, especially in the time we live in. In fact, no-account casinos have become quite a trend in the iGaming industry. Without an account, you don’t have to receive notifications about new gambling offers. This is very important for those who are self-excluded and want to refrain from gambling in the current economy. According to some, we are in a perfect storm, for problem gamblers. The world is experiencing an economic crisis, amidst the FIFA World Cup. A time when betting skyrockets.
Payment Fees
One of the advantages both Google Wallet and Apple Pay have over PayPal is lower transfer fees. This might be an insignificant difference for some, but regular gamblers make dozens of small transfers, so these fees will quickly add up.
Another problem with fees has to do with operators. Many digital products purchased by Google Wallet and Apple Pay are more expensive. These companies charge a fee to merchants rather than buyers, so merchants will have a markup on the price to make up for the difference. Online casinos don’t do this. That being, they are more reluctant to enable these payment options, since they cost them more.
The Importance of Digital Payments
Over the past decade, there were lots of legislative efforts to make digital payments more accessible. Using digital payments gives regulators a better overview of money transfers. In other words, it’s easier to detect fraud and identify potential money laundering schemes.
Land-based casinos that accept cash are often viewed as high-risk institutions, as they can be used for money laundering. A big scandal involving fraudulent funds was recently unraveled in British Columbia. This is one of the reasons why many businesses are trying to steer clear of cash payments. E-wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay have made it possible for phones to completely replace regular wallets.
Conclusion
To sum up, if either Google Wallet or Apple Pay is available you should opt for these two over PayPal. This is mainly because the transfer fees are lower. Moreover, if you want to use the most secure payment options then Apple Pay is a clear winner. Still, if you want to show bigger support for the operators, then you can use PayPal. Also, you don’t have to limit your options if you choose PayPal. The list of available operators will be significantly bigger, as almost all gambling sites accept this transfer option.
Consumers on the hunt for the next big e-commerce site need look no further than Temu. Temu is running its Black Friday Sale with up to 70% off a wide variety of consumer merchandise.
The company hosts an online marketplace that offers a vast selection of premium products at wholesale prices. Temu ships its merchandise from closest overseas warehouses and ensures the quality of its goods by partnering with world-class manufacturers.
Temu can be accessed through its browser site or its mobile app, whichever is more convenient for its users. The platform is uncomplicated and easy to navigate, committed as it is to providing the best online shopping experience to customers of all walks of life. With great sales and timely shipping, it is no surprise that Temu became the talk of the town within months of its launch.
What Does Temu Bring to the Table?
It has been established that Temu offers exceptional deals. Anyone who is looking for top-notch goods can expect quality, flexibility and choices upon choices from the online marketplace. In fact, Temu is able to get rid of the need to buy in bulk by utilizing the Next-Gen Manufacturing approach. It allows for suppliers to better process the demands of consumers in real-time.
Next-Gen Manufacturing was pioneered by the Nasdaq-listed multinational commerce group, PDD Holdings. As a member of PDD Holdings, Temu is able to source its goods from a variety of sellers all around the world. Temu also relies on PDD Holdings’ efficient order fulfillment capabilities to deliver its goods on a global scale.
There are more than 11 million merchants in PDD Holdings’ network of manufacturers. In 2021, the multinational commerce group was able to handle 61 billion orders while servicing over 900 million active buyers. PDD Holdings operates Temu through its Delaware-based subsidiary, Whaleco Inc.
Currently, the company is home to over 100 categories of various products, including clothing, beauty, electronics, home and kitchenware, automotive, and office supplies. New choices of goods appear everyday, giving customers a good reason to stick around on the platform. The site’s customer service is also very responsive, marking Temu as a hassle-free experience.
How Does Temu Handle Shipment?
Temu’s shipping process is all about efficiency and transparency. As a Temu spokesman aptly put it, “These measures are driven by Temu’s values of integrity and putting customers first.” Temu has gone over and beyond the industry norm by providing historical day-by-day breakdowns of delivery completion.
Aside from this, the company backs up its estimates by giving them a $5 credit if any of their packages arrive late.
It is Temu’s goal to provide customers with this useful information so that they can make informed decisions regarding their purchases. For example, Temu provides the overall sales performance of any given store. The number of products a store has listed for sale and the number of consumers who have bookmarked a store is also shared with customers.
Customer ratings and the number of consumers who have saved an item to their shopping cart is free for customers to know, as well.
What are Temu’s Prospects?
As Temu begins to revolutionize e-commerce through focusing on the importance of consumer empowerment, customers can expect to have an enjoyable experience once they compare Temu’s competitive prices and many convenient features. Given all the first-rate goods that Temu offers, its consumer base is sure to multiply exponentially. By offering discounts and other rewarding services, Temu is on track to be the next big competitor.
Since there is little worse than missing out on a great deal, now is the time to visit Temu’s website and check out its Black Friday sales! Remember that customers can avail of free shipping vouchers on their first three purchases.
Going 50 years strong, the American Music Awards has a longstanding reputation of being a host to some of the most fashionable looks annually. This year’s black carpet was rolled out at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles and the celebs took the opportunity to have fun wearing their sense of style on their sleeves! Here are the ten best dressed celebrities of the night:
Brazilian bombshell songstress Anitta did classic with an edge in a custom Mugler dress that showed off her assets with a cheeky sequins design featuring cut-outs at the back.
Also wearing a custom design for the evening, Latto wore a corset style bodysuit with a tulle veil by Dilara Findikoglu. Her ’fit was styled by Sam Woolf while hair was done by The Lace Assassin and makeup by Priscilla Ono.
Along with her pink shimmery Tony Ward dreaa, Carrie Underwood wore a pair of Cult of Coquette Shirin heels, available at the fashion bomb daily shop! Get the look below:
