Both Megan Thee Stallion and Tracee Ellis Ross have worn this $15,000 Bottega Veneta Fall 2021 strapless dress.
While Megan Thee Stallion was styled by Eric Archibald in matching @newbottega sandals, Tracee Ellis Ross rocked the dress with a leather jacket, a matching #bottega bag, and boots.
The look debuted on Bottega Veneta’s Fall 2021 runway:
Both look 💣, but Who Wore it Better ?
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In case you missed it, this weekend closed out the 25th yearly South African Fashion Week in bustling Johannesburg! Over a period of three consecutive days, from April 28th through to the 30th, twenty designers from the continent showcased Spring/Summer 2022 collections for a world-wide audience. The occasion held at the prestigious Mall of Africa celebrated fashion innovators as well as up-and-coming design talent. Below is a rundown of the must-see moments from each day!
Of course, the event kicked off with an opening party to set the tone for the days to follow! VIP Guests, designers and media were all in attendance.
Slated to open the industry event this year was the announcement of the New Talent Search 2022, a competition that is held annually during SAFW. The talent search is known to help launch the international careers of numerous designers and underscore the next generation of socially conscious fashion creators – definitely something worth getting excited about! A total of six finalists showed collections down the runway, of which designer Thando Ntuli was given the winning title for her brand Munkus.
The program was then followed by a showing by a handful of designers Fikile Zamagcino Sokhulu, Michael Ludwig Studio and Sipho Mbuto.
Days two and three consisted of four different shows grouping various designers together at a time. Check out some BTS images and snaps from the runway:
What do you think?
Main image: IG/Reproduction + LR Photography + Eunice Driver Photography
Lala Headed to the Thom Browne show with longtime photographer Tomas Herold wearing a full Thom Browne look, including a $1,450 long T-Bar V Neck Long Cardigan and. $1,387 pleated skirt.
 Featuring a v-neck, a front button fastening, two front pockets, long sleeves, button cuffs, a side button fastening, a mid-length, a ribbed hem and cuffs, a signature grosgrain loop tab and a 4-Bar stripe.
In keeping with the designer’s avant-garde aesthetic, Thom Browne’s checked skirt arrives in a mini, pleated silhouette with a deconstructed hem. It flaunts the label’s signature ‘uniform’ stripes with frayed edges for a nuanced take on a classic design.
She completed her look with $1,140 Amina Muaddi Ursina crystal-embellished PVC and metallic leather pumps:
She looks great ! Get her look below:
She looks great!
What do you think?
After the Met Gala is the after party! And Celebs switched into sassy ensembles to hit up parties everywhere from the Edge to the Boom Boom Room.
Take a look at a few stand outs:
Wendy Williams teased a return to her talk show in September outside the Boom Boom Room, posing with Jason Lee in a custom Robert Wun dress. With makeup by Merrell Hollis and hair by Derick Monroe, Ms. Williams looked hot! And healthy. It’s good to see her out and about!
Lala looked lovely in lace LaQuan Smith for his party at the Edge.
Kim, Khloe, and Pete eschewed the normal after party antics, and instead grabbed some food in casual clothes, including Kim who wore head to toe Balenciaga, topped off my a croc Hermes bag.
Teyana Taylor indulged in a delicious looking Popeyes sandwich wearing a Laquan Smith Fall 2022 look.
And Cardi B celebrated a wonderful Met Gala night wearing a vintage Versace dress. She’s hot!
Of course catch all the looks from both the Met Gala and the after parties on @FashionBombDaily.
Which look was your fave?
For this year’s Met Gala (click here to see who made best-dressed), the dress code was white-tie, ‘Gilded Glamour’. Allow us to break that down a bit: fashion in America during the gilded age was known for it’s top hats, corsetry and multi-colored bustles. With that in mind, you can understand our audible gasp when Sarah Jessica Parker entered the building wearing a Christopher John Rogers gown that embodied an iteration of exactly that!
Not only was her execution of the theme fully realized – finished with Swarovski crystal buttons and a custom Philip Treacy headpiece – but the true beauty behind the look lies in the clear nod to African-American couturier Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley.
Elizabeth Hobbs was an accomplished seamstress and dressmaker from the late 19th century who called First Ladies Varina Davis and Mary Todd Lincoln regular clients. She was born in Virginia during slavery and later bought her freedom through her exceptional abilities as a seamstress and dressmaker. This is when she’d make her way to Washington, D.C. where her legacy would continue to flourish.
Keckley rose to fashion fame, sewing and tailoring for the women of notable families at the time. Apart from being a dress maker, she was also an author and activist in her own right. Elizabeth Keckley was an is an inspiration to many designers, past, present and future.
A telling story of what gilded glamour means from a different perspective. We commend SJP for such an iconic fashion moment, and for using this occasion to showcase black talent and shed light on black history! What a true class act.
What say you?
Main Image: Getty
The Met Gala 2022 red carpet just wrapped, with lots of Gilded Glamour on Tap!
Visit TheStateofFashion.Bulletin.com for some of the top looks, and see the full red carpet on Instagram @FashionBombDaily !
If you tuned in to Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Season 14 Premiere last night, you might have seen a familiar face!
That’s right, I attended Marlo Hampton’s Le Archive party wearing a Nadia coat from FashionBombDailyShop.com and Hair from IndiqueHair.com! In a confessional, Marlo calls us the #1 Black Blog in the World. So Cool!
Check the episode out on Demand at Bravo!
What do you think?
Over the last 7 days, the celebrity fashion moments did not disappoint! From celebrations of life to weddings and White House affairs, the stars had every reason to step out in ultimate style. Keep scrolling to see some of the trending looks from the last week:
Lizzo celebrated her birthday with a Dinner at Craig’s Restaurant in LA wearing a $2,399 16Arlington Clianthus Crystal-Embellished Sheer Asymmetric Dress and $1,078 Mach & Mach Double Bow Pointed Toe Mules, courtesy of her stylist Jason Rembert.
Toya Johnson wore a stunning Valdrin Sahiti strapless, slit gown to announce her upcoming wedding date with fiancé Robert Rushing.
We also got a look into Neyo and Crystal Renay’s Vegas wedding where she wore a The bride wore a, Ese Azenabor couture wedding gown styled by bridal stylist Selina Howard!
Speaking of celebrations, the fashion community gathered in NYC to commemorate and remember the life of Andre Leon Talley. Naomi Campbell paid her respects to her dear friend in the best way possible, wearing all white Schiaparelli haute couture, a Philip Treacy fascinator and Fendi sunglasses, a look that truly emulated Talley’s essence.
Nene Leakes looked red hot and fashion forward in a crimson ensemble to match her Christian Louboutin Bow Bow heels!
Kim Kardashian attended the White House Correspondents Dinner wearing a custom Balenciaga gown that gleamed with every movement and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry, styled by Dani Levi with hair by Chris Appleton and makeup by Mario Dedivanovic.
What say you?
Can you feel it? The season for weddings is on the horizon! There are lots of trends floating around, so picking out that perfectly matched ensemble can definitely appear daunting. Luckily for you, you don’t have to invent anything! With this style guide by Fashion Bomb Daily, there is something for every guest, bridesmaid or groomsman! Scroll to shop some amazing new styles and trends to last you through the rest of spring and all summer long:
Asymmetry
Get the look: $215 Fumi The Label NAOMI Dress in Aqua Blue
Jacquards and Brocades
Get the look: $295 Arianne Elmy Floral Good Luck Party Dress in Ivory Cream
Fringes and Tassels
Get the look: $900 Lukhanyo MdingiI One-Shoulder Fringed Ribbed Silk Maxi Dress
Tulle Pants
Get the look: $200 Oyemwen Candy Rainbow Tulle Pants
Balloon Sleeves
Get the look: $580 Israella Kobla ASHA | Off-Shoulder Mini Dress in Black and White Print
Thigh-High Slits
Get the look: $285 Sai Sankah Red High Slit Marcella Dress
For the Gents
Get the look: $990 3Paradis Arsy Black Freedom Doves Blazer and 3Paradis Army Ivory Freedom Doves Blazer
Will you be wearing any of these trends?
Main Image: Fumi The Label, Israella Kobla + IG/Reproduction
Visit TheStateofFashion.Bulletin.com to read about Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson’s first official public appearance together at the White House Association Correspondents Dinner:
While Kim wore crystal mesh Balenciaga haute couture, Pete rocked a simple suit with Vans and Prada shades. I write, “So many of us are scratching our heads because they seem like such an unlikely pairing. Kim gives high wattage glamour, whereas Pete gives off a more understated energy. But few can deny that she looks really happy.”
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