June Ambrose’s Latest Puma Collection Pushes the Boundaries of Artistry and Sport

June Ambrose was announced as the Creative Director of Puma Basketball last year, and her role has expanded and elevated to creative direction of their latest collection. Ambrose, a veteran visionary who helped create some of the most iconic imagery of the 90’s via her clients like Missy Elliott, P. Diddy, and Jay Z, brought her singular flair to Puma’s latest foray, infiltrating the sportswear brand with glamorous, unexpected silhouettes and textures.

The show opened up with a video, followed by multiple group performances, before giving way to a show that mixed sport with style and hip hop flavor.

June is single handedly bringing fashion back to Puma, offering jumpsuits, pants, and jackets in bright, bold colors with unexpected details like drawstring waists and shoulder flaps. She also introduced some evening wear, as modeled by Winnie Harlow, who worked the runway in a sparkle addled top, floor sweeping skirt, and Puma sneakers.

June has fun with fashion, and her infectious energy and boundless creativity were evident with each look.

What do you think?

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Tom Ford Spring 2023 Trend Report: Sequins

Tom Ford is a master at this craft. The former President of the Council of Fashion Designers of America typically triumphs because he simply knows what women want: to look and feel beautiful.

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His latest foray was all about shimmery sequins, spied on lithe cocktail gowns and oversized doorknocker earrings that will undoubtedly be the must have accessory of next season. Women were encouraged to shine via embellished tops and shorts, with models glimmering in laminated pants under the runway lights.

Another pervasive theme? Western style tops, equipped with fringe and light catching luxurious embroidery. We’re sure that front row attendees like Lori Harvey, Ciara, and Madonna will be sporting high fashion Western wear and foil like coordinated sets for nights on the town.

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While everything was bomb, the most memorable looks were the final gowns, modeled by Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, Liya Kebede, and Joan Smalls. The Amazonian models were all outfitted in sequined looks of various colors, with earrings that simply stole the show.

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See anything you like?

Show Review: Maisie Wilen Introduces New Virtual Prints with Spring 2023 Collection

Maisie Wilen is a hot brand on the block, beloved by influencers and socialites like Kim Kardashian, Lala Anthony, Lori Harvey, and more for their skin tight pieces and prints!

According to Ssense, “Maisie Schloss, the designer behind the euphoric L.A.-based label, Maisie Wilen, is the first recipient of Kanye West’s Incubator grant for emerging designers. The Chicago native, who holds a degree from New York’s Parsons School of Design, spent three years working as womenswear designer for West’s coveted brand Yeezy, refining her craft, before launching her own line in 2019. Maisie Wilen’s singular aesthetic, one which has garnered industry-wide attention for its playful mix of sportswear with 90s-inspired eveningwear, has quickly established itself as a Kardashian-Jenner favorite. Inspired by rhythmic gymnastics and robots, Schloss’ collection is fluid yet calculated: ergonomic mini skirts, blazers, leggings, tops, and dresses feature nostalgia-inducing CPU-like graphic patterns. Constructed out of technical fabrics, Schloss’ form-fitting garments reveal sophistication in their subtle detailing: ruching, low back constructions, and cut-outs make for a collection that is equally irreverent in spirit as it is elegant in execution. Admist discreet references to her Yeezy past, Schloss has truly established Maisie Wilen as a one-of-a-kind label to watch.”

Spring 2023 for Maisie Wilen offers gender neutral, size inclusive pieces featuring digital prints and multiple faces, set by a green screen, a nod to our current cultural obsession with virtual reality and Zoom calls.

The brand’s perforated turtlenecks, nebula trousers, and muscle beach tanks were reimagined for a new audience. The must have prints for next year will include water droplets, renderings of space, and what appear to be security signs, splashed onto latex.

I’m always a fan of patterns revised and updated in cool ways.

How about you? See anything you like?

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4 Reasons Why We’re Still Obsessing Over LaQuan Smith’s NYFW Spring-Summer 2023 Show!

Electric color schemes and audacious sex appeal are part of what make up LaQuan Smith‘s brand DNA, be it Summer, Fall, Winter or Spring! You can always expect the unexpected when it comes to this star designer’s fashion week collections, and this season the likes of La La Anthony, Aoki Lee Simmons, Shantel Jackson, Model Roz and our EIC Claire Sulmers sat in those runway-side seats to witness LaQuan Smith designs do what they does best – slay! Here are four reasons why we’re still obsessing over the LaQuan Smith SS23 fashion show during New York Fashion Week!

1. The breastplates

Breastplates are gradually becoming more and more of a thing on the runway! You may even say the breastplate/chest plate is one of the it styles emerging out of the 2020s. Be it as it may, the breastplate isn’t always the most wearable of fashion statements, however LaQuan has managed to render it high fashion yet accessible throughout this collection, accentuating the female form in novel ways, and we’re excited about it!

Photo: Isidore Montag
Photo: Isidore Montag
Photo: Isidore Montag

2. The sheers

Signature LaQuan Smith is never heavy. It’s light, delicate, and often translucent. What we love the most is that LaQuan always finds new ways to incorporate sheer materials, and this year it was through PVC and patterned chiffons. We call dibs on the yellow trench!

Photo: Isidore Montag
Photo: Isidore Montag
Photo: Isidore Montag

3. Some dangerous cuts

High-cut, low-cut or cutout, LaQuan is one to take risks in this department! If you’re looking for something daring yet balanced, look no further.

Photo: Isidore Montag
Photo: Isidore Montag
Photo: Isidore Montag

4. A hint of Tom Ford

Taking us back to the ’90s, Smith made a nod to the effortless elegance of his mentor through tie-neck tops, glitzy sequins and silhouettes originally fashioned by Tom Ford.

Photo: Isidore Montag
Photo: Isidore Montag
Photo: Isidore Montag

What do you think, bombshells?

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Jason Wu Offers Sophisticated Feminine Silhouettes for Spring 2023

Jason Wu presented chic, sophisticated, supremely feminine pieces for his Spring 2023 show:

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Adhering to a subdued color palette of white, black, ivory, and light purple, Wu offered alluring blazer dresses, breezy jumpsuits and layered cocktail dresses that offer new silhouettes that still manage to skew classic and ageless.

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The sole patterns included bold, colorful flowers, which danced along evening dresses, robes, and shorts.

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Wu’s longtime fans will be able to appreciate the creativity, yet timeless elegance of each piece.

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What do you think?

As Cardi B Heads to Court, She Visits Schools and Makes Appearances in Red Loewe Dress, White Proenza Schouler, Red & White Fringe Alaïa and More!

Earlier this week, Cardi posted images of her exiting a Queens courthouse in an all white square-neck, trumpet sleeve dress with the caption reading “Everyday the sun won’t shine, but that’s why I love tomorrow”. The dress by Proenza Schouler retails for $1,290 on Nordstrom.

Get the look: $1,290 Proenza Schouler White Long Sleeve Dress

Not letting the tough times get to her, Cardi visited students at a local school to spread some positivity and make the kids’ day! She did so looking prim and proper wearing a $1,850 Loewe red ribbed dress, a $2,000 Bottega Veneta mini pouch, and $1,950 Christian Louboutin sandals, styled by Kollin Carter.

Get the look: $1850 Loewe Zip-Up Wool-Blend Midi Dress

Get the look: $2,000 Bottega Veneta Mini Pouch Bag

Get the look: $1,950 Christian Louboutin Gourmi 100 Chain-Embellished Denim Sandals

Keeping the good vibes going, Cardi celebrated her close friend T Styles’ birthday in another look styled by Kollin Carter. He dressed her in a modified version of Maison Alaïa’s Spring 2022 look 24 dress. This look could also be yours for $5,200 – get the look below!

Get the look: $5,200 Alaïa Fringed velour and stretch-knit turtleneck midi dress

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Would you splurge?

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Lori Harvey’s Standout NYFW Show Style (Continued): Michael Kors, Valentino, Saint Sintra and More!

With New York Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2023 now behind us, we can finally take a good glance back at some of the best fashion moments by our favorite style divas – namely, Lori Harvey! Lori had been on a style streak during the first part of NYFW, and it’s all thanks to her epic stylist Elly Karamoh with whom she works collaboratively on a regular basis.

For the first ever Vogue World Show in celebration of their 130th anniversary, Lori put on what she described as a modern Barbie look. The white bustier and multi-colored feather skirt pulled from look 10 of Saint Sintra‘s debut collection! She kept it simple and clean with the hair and makeup, and opted for something classic yet different with the Louis Vuitton Iconoclasts Frank Gehry twisted bag and her signature $730 white Christian Louboutin Iriza heels.

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At the Maison Valentino dinner party, Elly styled Lori in Valentino’s Fall 2022 look number 41: a full black, long-sleeve mini dress with trumpet sleeves, nylons and pointed platforms.

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Lori wore yet another Fall runway look, this time to the Michael Kors show. Lori looked comfy and cozy in look 35 from the collection, and Elly took to Instagram to explain “The NY fitted has always been one of my favorite accessories to style. I figured since we are in NYC celebrating an American designer it’d be a perfect fit.”

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The abs were on display in this last look for the Tom Ford show! Channeling masculine chic, Lori stepped out in an olive toned suede suit styled with gold chains. Her hair was braided up by Ray Christopher, feeding into the menswear inspiration behind the look and making way for understated sex appeal.

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What do you think?

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On TheStateofFashion.bulletin.com: Highlights from Claire Sulmers at New York Fashion Week including Christian Siriano, Tommy Hilfiger, Tom Ford, and More!

Visit TheStateofFashion.bulletin.com to read about highlights from this past New York Fashion Week!

My week was full of high notes, including the Christian Siriano show…

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Of course our very own The Bomb Fashion Show

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And it ended with my very first Tom Ford show!

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This truly was one for the books!

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Rihanna Embraces Street Style Post-Baby in All Black, Balenciaga, Supreme Jersey, Nike and More

It’s reported that Rihanna is back in the studio these days, which is why the Fenty Beauty CEO has been sighted all over Los Angeles over the past weekend! Ever wonder what the Bad Gal herself wears when she hits the sound booth? Get into it below!

For her first session on September 16th, Riri headed to the studio with A$AP Rocky not far behind wearing baggy Balenciaga jeans and a sold out Supreme x Mitchell and Ness sports jersey along with a $2,600 Balenciaga denim Le Cagole purseBalenciaga shades, and Ancuta Sarca x Nike Orange G1 Ferrari 60 Slingback Sneaker Pumps!

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Get the look: $490 Balenciaga Soft Oval Sunglasses

Get the look: $2,600 Balenciaga Le Cagole Denim Shoulder Bag

Get the look: $1,150 Balenciaga Pull-Up Pants

Similar look: $731 Ancuta Sarca x Nike Mustang stripy-knit mules

The following day, Rihanna pulled out the same Balenciaga bag, this time styled with black Savage x Fenty Xssential Rolled Cuff Joggers, $1,360 Balenciaga Dynasty Crystal-Embellished Sunglasses and $215 Nike x Ambush Air Adjust Force Sneakers for a cozier vibe.

Get the look: $1,360 Balenciaga Dynasty Crystal-Embellished Sunglasses

Get the look: $215 Nike x Ambush Air Adjust Force Sneakers

Get the look: $75 Savage x Fenty Xssential Rolled Cuff Joggers in Black

And because you asked for it, briefly before making her way to LA, Riri was seen wearing an edgy black on black look that had fans swooning. Insta user @kelly_devain said, “Hi! Love the page, don’t know if I missed it but can we get the deets on this outfit particularly the heels? 🖤🖤”

The outfit consisted of a $3,150 Balenciaga cropped tuxedo blazer, a sold out Ann Demeulemeester leather skirt, a Rosamosario bustier and $1,095 YSL Chica pumps. Keep scrolling to shop the look!

Get the look: $3,150 Balenciaga Oversized Raw Hem Crop Wool & Mohair Tuxedo Blazer

Get the look: $1,095 YSL Chica Slingback Pumps

Get the look: $546 Rosamosario Lace-Up Satin Bustier Top

Would you splurge?

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Celebs Love: Ayesha Curry, Kylie Jenner and Keyshia Kaior Spied Wearing Alexander Wang’s Pink Ruffle Mini Dress

On three separate occasions, Ayesha Curry, Kylie Jenner and Keyshia Kaior each wore the ultra flirtatious $750 pink ruffle dress by Alexander Wang. Who wore it best? You may remember the first time the dress was spotted on Kylie Jenner back in July during the shooting of her last Kylie Cosmetics promoting matte lips.

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Since then, Ayesha Curry was also spotted in the same cutout, smocked mini at the end of July with Stephan Curry as they celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary in the South of France! Ayesha paired the look with a black and pink embroidered Prada bag while her husband Steph carried a Prada bag of his own and wore denim Frame outfit.

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Keyshia Kaior was the third celebrity sighting flaunting the increasingly popular Alexander Wang design. This month, she announced her pregnancy in an Instagram post, and fans are taking the dress in speculating that it may be a baby girl this time around given the pronounced pink hue! Get the look below!

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Get the look: $695 Alexander Wang Ruffled Cutout Smocked Mini Dress

Would you splurge?

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