In Kanye’s latest song, Eazy, he sounds footloose and fancy free, extolling the virtues of his new girlfriend, Julia Fox, and talking about spending time with his kids. Is the old ‘Ye back?
Las Vegas, also known as Sin City, the City of Lights, the World’s Entertainment Capital, and a slew of other monikers, is Nevada’s most populous metropolitan area. It is an internationally renowned resort city that many call an adult playground, featuring just about anything people can conceive. Thus, as such a destination, it is no stranger to entertainers and common folk making outrageous fashion statements in it.
1) Liberace – Fox Fur with Jeweled Tuxedo
Today, many like to poke fun at American pianist Władziu Valentino Liberace due to his outdated flamboyance, calling him a master of kitsch. However, his importance as an entertainer cannot get understated. During the height of his Vegas reign, Liberace was the best-paid entertainer on the planet, and at one time, some may argue that his residency was far more popular than those of legends like Elvis and Frank Sinatra. No doubt his star has dwindled over the last two and a half decades, as he now mainly gets remembered for his outlandish costumes. The most expensive of these was a 137-pound fox fur coat and an entirely jeweled tuxedo, combo fitted by designer Michael Travis that cost a whopping $350,000 in 1982-money. Moreover, it was only one of ten outfits that Liberace wore for that specific show. Their total price tag was one million dollars.
2) Lady Gaga – PVC Leotard with Green Wig
Throughout the years, musical journalists have gone out of their way to call Lady Gaga an inspiration to her fans for embracing her identity, despite the obstacles she has faced. Aside from her success in the music charts, many also consider Gaga somewhat of a fashion icon. She has a reputation for stunning the public with her outfits, leaving jaws dropping on the floor. The 2010 meat dress, anyone? In 2014, during her Artpop Ball Tour at The MGM Grand Garden Arena, Gaga performed many of her best-known hits while wearing a tight, racy, black PVC dress that seemed more like a weird swimsuit than anything. It attracted enough attention to land Lady G on the pages of several UK tabloids, which is no massive feat, but still, it means that it did turn some heads.
3) Miley Cyrus – Fishnet Body Get-Up
The good girl turned bad, Miley Cyrus, has attained more US Billboard top-five albums than any other female artist in the twenty-first century. Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus’ daughter is also famous for her staggering transformation, as she went from a clean-cut teen idol to a daring artist that likes to flaunt her sexuality. That part of her character was 100% on display during the 2013 iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Cryus showed up and performed at the event, wearing a white fishnet-like body dress that exposed her bare breasts, with her nipples covered by black circles. The get-up caused quite the controversy, as she was only twenty years old at the time, and most of her fans were still teens.
4) Brandon Shack-Harris – Polar Bear Costume
Brandon Shack-Harris is likely the least recognizable name on this list. He is a professional poker player with two WSOP bracelets to his name. Born in Racine, Wisconsin, Brandon made a name for himself by putting down monster poker hands in cash games at the Horseshoe Hammond casino in Indiana before moving to compete in the tournament circuit. While not ranked as a top ten player, card gambling enthusiasts know him due to his propensity of dressing up in a polar bear costume at every WSOP festival he participates in, at least once. His outfit resembles a bathrobe with a bear hoodie.
5) Nicky Minaj – Pearl & Rhinestone-Encrusted Bodysuit
Born as Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, but known to the world under her artistic name Nicki Minaj, this Trinidadian-American singer-songwriter has sold over one hundred million records globally, making her the best-selling female rapper ever. Identical to Lady Gaga, Minaj has made as many headlines for her zany fashion style as she has for her musical prowess. One of Minaj’s most viewed images online is this artist wearing a pearl and rhinestone-encrusted sheer bodysuit for her twenty-six birthday celebration at the Las Vegas club – TAO, in 2010. She paired it with a blonde wig and pink lipstick.
Alexis Skyy was spotted in the 305, aka Miami, where she rocked a chic outfit while out and about in the city. The TV personality was all smiles in a beige sweater skirt set from Fashion Nova.
Alexis Skyy wore Fashion Nova’s $44.99 Mayra Skirt Set in taupe. The set features an off-shoulder knotted twist-front top and high waist mini skirt in a sweater knit material. Also, sizes range up to XL for this co-ord.
Alexis paired the set with black oversized sunglasses and gold Chanel slide sandals.
Hey Bombshells! Today’s Bombshell hails from Washington DC, check out Sarah’s style below.
Sarah loves a good blazer – showing how multifaceted women can be, with her love of both science and style. Sarah describes her style as “chic and bossy”.
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I write, “Talley was a larger than life icon, a luxury connoisseur bred in Durham, North Carolina during the Jim Crow era, who ascended to the top ranks at Vogue Magazine in the 80’s and 90’s. Lauded not only for his vast knowledge of clothing, history, and art, he was also a social savant who managed to meld somewhat seamlessly into the exclusive set of editors, designers, and the ultra rich. As such, he was frequently the only black man perched on the front row next to the most powerful woman in fashion, Anna Wintour, who admitted in Talley’s biopic, The Gospel According to Andre, that she kept him close because she respected and depended on his exceptional style expertise.”
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“More than a fashion editor, Talley made history as the first African-American to hold such prestigious positions in the fashion industry. The State of Fashion spoke to industry insiders from our community about Talley’s impact on their lives–and his lasting legacy.”
NEW YORK CITY, NY – FEBRUARY 11: Teri Agins and Andre Leon Talley attend At the Proenza Schouler Fashion Show at at the Studio on February 11, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Patrick McMullan/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
Former Wall Street Journal Editor Teri Agins said, “He had this encyclopedic knowledge of fashion history. He also was a connoisseur. He didn’t just know clothes, he knew 18th century furniture, he knew art, he knew crystal and silver and jewels. I see him as an incredible fashion historian, journalist, and stylist. He was a bon vivant. He was an Original.”
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India Royale was spied snagging a mirror flick, wearing a black off-the-shoulder jumpsuit from Fashion Nova. Discover how to achieve her affordable look:
India Royale wore Fashion Nova’s $34.99 Soothe Off Shoulder Jumpsuit in black. As seen on Kylie Jenner as well, this fan-favorite jumpsuit presents itself with a stylish off-the-shoulder detail in a form-fitting, stretchy material. It is offered in burgundy, charcoal and brown as additional color options. Sizing for the piece ranges up to 3X, catering to our curvy Bombshells.
To go along with her jumpsuit, India rocked a necklace and Gucci watch.
With an oversized, enveloping design that emphasizes streetwear volumes, this soft nappa leather bomber jacket is treated by hand for a shiny, vintage effect and comes in a series of intense, vivid colors. Reinterpreted in a conceptual way, the iconic Prada triangle becomes a structural element of the garment, turning into a pouch applied on the sleeve and decorated with the enameled metal logo.
Her jeans have a retro-inspired flared-leg silhouette crafted from rigid cotton denim with a coated matte finish that resembles leather.
Her boots have an inclined stack heels and an almond toe.
You can grab this coveted piece for $5,131 at Farfetch.com.
Lastly, she snapped a pic wearing a Dior top from the SS04 collection from @treasuresofnyc , a $350 @erika_maish knit skirt (sold out) and #BottegaVeneta accessories:
Today’s Fashion Bombshell of the Day is Imani Renee from New York. She says, “I love using my Instagram as a platform to showcase my work. I would describe my style as “Doing the most but never the least. I love how fashion allows me to not stay in one aesthetic but blend and adapt to new looks and styles.
She continued by saying, “I love switching up my look and trying new aesthetics while making each and every look my own, hence why I’m called the Fashion Chameleon. I like my fashion to be daring, bold and unique.”
What do you think?
Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 5-10 clear, unfiltered, head-to-toe pictures of 5-10 different outfits (no collages) to Bombshell@FashionBombDaily.com. Images submitted will be featured on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or any of our social media platforms. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game! Please be advised: once published, pictures will remain published or unpublished at our discretion .
