Last night’s 2nd annual Academy Awards Museum Gala was a star studded evening with an affluent guest list and an abundance of fire fashion moments! Hosted at the newly opened Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, outfit choices ranged from minimalist, sleek and sexy to bright, bold and experimental. Here are Fashion Bomb Daily‘s top 5 fan favorites for best dressed:
In case you missed it, Cardi B celebrated her 30th birthday with a burlesque-themed bash. The guest list, of course, was stacked with her all-star peers, and they did not come to play in their ultra glam cabaret looks.
The lovable Libra went for a bloody burlesque look in a crimson Garo Sparo corset romper embroidered with Swarovski crystals. Her fanciful headpiece was an elaborate custom design by burlesque artists and costume designer Donna Hood, who stoned Cardi’s Rene Caovilla sandals while Matthew Reisman handled the feathered tail. It was a main character look, and we didn’t expect any less from Balenciaga Bardi.
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Yet even with the blessing of a fiery look like this, Cardi had an outfit change scheduled. Revealed by her longtime stylist Kollin Carter, Cardi had planned to change into the Black Diamond burlesque look by Donna Hood.
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It’s reported to be a custom from Donna Hood’s personal collection and consists of a full custom Swarovski crystal corset paired with a black ostrich bustle, custom mesh gauntlets, a black ostrich plume headpiece, and Gianvito Rossi crystal detail sandals. Fortunately for Cardi and her guests, the party seemed too fun to stop for the scheduled outfit change, yet fortunately for all of us, she did release photos of the look that almost was on Instagram.
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Here’s hoping Cardi invites us to the next party so we can see all gorgeous looks in person.
Earlier this year, high-fashion brand Dsqaured2 launched the ONE LIFE ONE PLANET collection. A fun and impactful capsule dedicated to environmental wellness. Creative Directors Dean and Dan Caten are on a mission to reduce their environmental impact and provide more social influence within their brand.
ONE LIFE ONE PLANET launched with a collection of men’s and women casualwear. Think graphic tees, woven espadrilles, logo denim, text totes, and sweatshirts made of recycled and ethically sourced materials.
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The second season of ONE LIFE ONE PLANET continues to source solutions for reducing environmental impact. Perhaps it is the very idea of the journey that manifested into a collection of clothes fit for a contemporary urban explorer. While season one was loaded with loungewear and looks for an afternoon at the park, season two kicks off its sandals and laces up its thick speckled sole hiking boots. It’s a collection that says it’s time to get serious. Let’s get out there and save our planet (in style, of course).
Nylon bags follow the en vogue pillowy look, denim is bleach blasted and tagged with bright branding, and a mashup of the Dsquared2 maple leaf and the ‘recyle’ symbol decorate jeans and footwear.
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Traffic cone orange is the color of the season. Making technical outerwear and knapsacks pop against neutrals and teal greens yet complement the highly saturated yellows and indigo. A call to action with positivity, curiosity and hope for a healthier planet is at the core of this lineup. It’s the driving force behind the recycled nylon, organic cotton, and recycled cashmere fabrics.
The launch of ONE LIFE ONE PLANET also launched internal awareness at Dsquared2. Since February 2022, the corporate culture has changed with educational programs highlighting the importance of sustainability and what next steps look like for their reduction projects.
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ONE LIFE ONE PLANET season two is available now at Dsquared2 stores and online.
Now that Rihanna is confirmed to perform during the Super Bowl half time show this coming February, these studio style sightings just hit different! We are here for the new music and the fashionable moments that come with it. Speaking of which, Rihanna was recently spotted in LA again making a quick trip to the recording booth wearing mostly Balenciaga and a $1,900 purse by the Attico! Her black pantaleggings retail for $3,050 while the shades could be yours for a mere $685. Get the look below:
Hello DMV! This past weekend, Fashion Bomb Daily and our CEO Claire Sulmers took a trip to Washington DC for an immersive, three-day-long fashion experience hosted by designer Cecilia Joan. If you haven’t heard of the Cecilia J Collection, prepare to be wow-ed by her premium accessories and handbags! Her most recent collection has even expanded to incorporate loungewear as well.
Claire Sulmers wearing Matopeda Atelier
Hosted by celebrity makeup artist Kym Lee King, the fashion extravaganza featured a dance performance by First Class Dance Studio and chit chat segment with our founder Claire Sulmers. A number of honorary creative awards were also handed out to a select few special guests including Claire for the 2022 Fashion Icon Award.
First Class Dance Studio
Later on, the fashion show commenced, opening with designs by illustrator and artistic designer Yvette Crocker, then followed with a collection by Cecilia J herself!
The couple that slays together, stays together: something Keyshia Ka’oir and Gucci Mane know quite well. Individually Keyshia and Gucci’s style is heavy on lavish labels and high on saturation. They aren’t strangers to showing out in a monochromatic look whether it be date night or simply sitting courtside.
Their latest couple look is an orange on orange spectacle reminiscent of their 2nd Annual Black Ball look. Stepping out in their usual fly flair, the couple coordinated in various orange leathers.
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While Gucci wore a full Rick Owens look accessorized with brown Tom Ford ‘Drew’ shades, his beautiful bae wore a Stand Studio leather trench coat over the Nanushka ‘Inara’ dress. Her feet were covered by the coveted Gianvito Rossi BIJOUX sandals, and she finished the look with a Hermes Birkin 25.
Keyshia and Gucci Mane have worn many notable looks, but we’re willing to argue that this is at the top for the fashionably bomb couple. Gucci’s carrot orange ensemble pairs perfectly with the marigold his boo is wearing and the leather makes it sleek. We’re hoping to see more looks like this from both Keyshia Ka’oir and Gucci Mane and we know they’ll deliver.
We’re about half way through the British Film Institutes 66th annual London Film Festival in, so why not check out some of the best looks off the red carpet thus far? These outfits range from ready-to-wear runway designs to couture creations. Here’s who’s making the best dressed list in our books this year:
We instantly recognized actress Taylor Russell’s dress and hat to the Bones and All premiere as the opening look of Schiaprelli’s FW22 Couture collection – the drama! A great choice for a fitting film, Taylor certainly has our attention!
In a Fall-Winter 2022 Christopher Kane look styled by Wayman and Micah, Jodie Turner-Smith attended the Bardo, False Chronicle Of A Handful Of Truths UK screening looking absolutely mesmerizing and edgy.
The Woman King actress Lashana Lynch attended the London showing of Matilda the Musical where she plays a starring role wearing a $4,023 Ashish sequins dress styled by Karla Welch!
Designers were finally able to get back on the physical runway schedule for autumn/winter 2022 after taking a few seasons off due to the Covid-19 pandemic. With more international editors and influencers flying around the globe to sit front row at the major shows, the major fashion week events were able to go more smoothly as restrictions eased.
Though we did see some digital presentations, many designers returned to presenting their designs in more traditional ways, like through imagery, film, or other unique methods. The focus was largely on the traditional catwalk presentation by the end of the fashion week.
A few off-schedule presentations from Celine, Ralph Lauren and Marc Jacobs have also been particularly exciting to see since the shows wrapped up in New York, London, Milan, and Paris.
Celine
Celine’s autumn/winter 2022 collection, ‘Dans Paris’, was presented by Hedi Slimane in two historical monuments in Paris, the Hôtel de la Marine and the Hôtel National des Invalides.
The collection was filmed by Slimane, off the usual Paris Fashion Week schedule, and starred Kaia Gerber.
The trend takeaway from the collection is cool classics.
Balmain
Olivier Rousteing conceived of the idea for his latest balmain collection months ago, inspired by body armour, tactical gear, and other protective wear. The collection is personal to Rousteing, and the pieces are meant to illustrate a theme that is close to his heart.
Rousteing’s designs reflect an understanding of the limitations of fashion shows as a platform in the current moment. While Rousteing’s acknowledgement may seem small in comparison to other acts of bravery, it is still an important step forward.
This three-act show began with a dance between two tribes before moving into the main portion of the show. The final act featured a group of seven models wearing dresses that combined elements from this collection with some of the signatures first seen in the runway debut by Pierre Balmain in October 1945.
Before Christian Dior, Balmain was one of the most innovative and forward-thinking designers in Paris and his work was instrumental in the city’s post-war reconstruction.
The trend takeaway from the collection is fantastic leather shoes and boots.
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren decided to show his autumn/winter 2022 collection in an elegant evening at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in March, instead of the traditional fashion week schedule.
“When I decided months ago to share my new collection in this intimate experience, I could not have anticipated the war in Ukraine,” said the designer in a message to show guests.
“It’s been a tough year, but we’re moving forward united in our hope for peace and an end to the pandemic. I’m so proud to be sharing not only a collection but an optimism for living that respects the dignity of all.”
That optimism was reflected in a completely timeless collection of monochromatic pieces – punctuated with occasional bursts of red – in the sleek lines and tailored silhouettes that the label does so well.
Trend takeaway: Enduring elegance.
Marc Jacobs
For his autumn/winter 2022 New York Fashion Week collection, Marc Jacobs returned to the New York Public Library to present his latest designs.
The designer recruited supermodel sisters Bella and Gigi Hadid to walk in the show, where they strutted their stuff in enormous platforms, elbow-length gloves, layered knitwear and duvet dresses. The collection was inspired by a quote from German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche: “We have art in order not to die of the truth.”
Trend takeaway: Exaggerated volume, mega-platforms and vinyl.
Louis Vuitton
Time has played an important role in Nicolas Ghesquière’s work since he became the creative director at Louis Vuitton. He often combines references from different time periods, which has led to some interesting and unique fashion moments – like when he put Louis XVI-style frock coats with running shorts and sneakers in a part of the Louvre that was once a medieval moat.
This show was less about a specific period of time and more about a stage in life: adolescence. In prepared notes, Ghesquière called the collection “an excursion into a perceptible…The impermanence and beautiful volatility of adolescence.”
We’re sharing Autumn’s most popular and daring accessory choices as seen in street style and at fashion shows, plus where you can get the look for less and make it your own!
An instant elevation for your style no matter the occasion, crystal footwear can be worn on boots, kicks, stilettos and more. This trend transports us back to that early 2000s bling era, but is best done today as a glitter statement as opposed to an accent.
This particular bag has been the subject of much conversation ever since Balenciaga and Lays unveiled to collaboration during Paris Fashion Week. Needless to say, it may not be for everyone but some of us are here for the outrageous, ridiculous, camp style statements and if that sounds like you, then the potato chip bag might be worth your while!
What better season to introduce your combat boots back into your everyday wardrobe than Fall? As the temperatures get cooler, the footwear switch only makes sense and will likely carry you through Winter as well. The updated combat boot has a chunky sole, often platform, and exaggerated details, like the loud Fendi logo in gold on the ones above, or cargo style detachable pockets and pouches on Prada’s combat boots.
Another fashion statement that may or may not be your cup of tea, though we can all agree it is certainly a conversation starter! Loewe has been designing and releasing surrealist heels that bend reality. Take this balloon heel, for example, that is made to look like a balloon is wedged between your foot and the shoe’s front sandal strap. The brand’s rose heel is another great example of this fall trend that might speak more to your style.
Fall and fringe just go hand in hand, don’t they? But fringe doesn’t always have to be predictable variations of brown, black, suede or leather. When wearing fringe, try to pump up the color, or opt for a crystal fringe instead! This is going to up date the classic look for something more out of the ordinary.
Everyone is talking about the exclusive Tiffany & Co. Club Renaissance Party 2.0 hosted by Beyoncé during Paris Fashion Week! The first time she celebrated her album release in NYC, guests showed up in disco era attire for the themed party. This time around, we know who Queen B herself wore, but what about the fashion hall of fame attendance list? Here are some looks that stood out at the Renaissance night in Paris!
Always the Belle of the ball, Lori Harvey styled by Elly Karamoh wore vintage Alaïa from Spring 1984. Both the color and hooded style of the dress were shockingly on part with Beyoncé’s arrival look – coincidence or coordinated? We’ll never know but one thing’s for sure, she wore it well! The dress is available for $1,518 on Re-SEE. She paired it with $1,410 Rene Caovilla Cleo Crystal Sandals in Amber.
Intricate and artistic makeup has been Doja’s thing throughout Paris Fashion Week, and this evening was no different! Her face was masterfully painted by MUA Laurel Charleston, and a pair of €200 PANCONESI Serpent Hoops tied the black monochromatic clothes to the statement glam.
