Just in for some mid-week Fashion Bomb news! Daniel Lee is leaving Bottega Veneta and will no longer serve as the brand’s creative director. Kering, French luxury goods corporation which owns Bottega Veneta, made the announcement today, coming as a huge surprise to the fashion industry.

Since leading as the creative director in 2018, Daniel Lee has launched the Italian fashion house into cult status with fashionistas and celebrities, earning fandom amongst figures like Kylie Jenner and Rihanna. With a background in accessory design and as Céline’s former ready-to-wear director, Lee ushered a new sense of modernity with must-have pieces including the Pouch bag and stretch mesh sandals. Not to mention, the iconic “Bottega Green”, or Grass color associated with the brand, poses as everyone’s favorite color at the moment.

Daniel Lee’s reign at Bottega Veneta also came with many exciting presentations including the brand’s super exclusive “Salon” fashion shows like the most recent one in Detroit, Michigan.

In a statement, Daniel Lee expresses: “My time at Bottega Veneta has been an incredible experience. I am grateful to have worked with an exceptional and talented team and I am forever thankful to everyone who was part of creating our vision. Thank you to Francois-Henri Pinault for his support, and for the opportunity to be part of Bottega Veneta’s story.”

There is currently no news yet on who will replace Daniel Lee as Bottega Veneta’s creative director. In the meantime, explore a few fashion moments with celebs rocking their Bottega Veneta pieces:

Thoughts?

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Congratulations are in order for musician Missy Elliott who was honored with her own star on the prominent Hollywood Walk of Fame. For the ceremony, she was surrounded by industry friends including Ciara, Lizzo, and longtime manager Mona Scott-Young.

For her honorary moment, Missy Elliott wore a full Versace look including the brand’s black crystal-detail blazer, black crystal, crystal embellished stretch crepe flare pants, crystal Gianni Versace cap (secure a similar cap at FarFetch for $325), and crystal chain-detail loafers (shop the $895 leather pair here).

Mona Scott-Young wore a $649 Camilla Call of the Cathedral blouson sleeve bodysuit paired with a black pleated skirt, Gucci logo belt and leather knee-high boots to Missy’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony.

Lizzo wore an Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2021 look to the ceremony, styled by Jason Rembert.

Ciara wore a custom Sir Baba Jagne x Kollin Carter leather jumper, styled by Kollin Carter.

Such a well-deserved honor for Missy Elliott!

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Dess Dior is one to keep on your style radar as the rapper regularly graces the ‘gram with head-turning looks. She recently stepped out for a night in the “A”, or Atlanta, where she donned an ultra-stylish look.

Dess Dior wore a Louis Vuitton red sleeveless top with the $984 The Attico “Edie” natural cow print mini skirt. Accompanying the Louis Vuitton top and The Attico skirt, a Louis Vuitton monogram utility crossbody bag and “Patti” wedge high boots posed as her accessories. She then coordinated a pair of $515 Marshall Columbia blue TD Kent Edition sunglasses to match with the blues of her Louis boots. Her look was styled by Naya Ashley.

What do you think of her look?

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Ryan Destiny attended the premiere of The Harder They Fall in NY wearing a captivating long draped halterneck dress look for the event.

Ryan Destiny wore a Balmain printed draped halter dress which extended on the floor for a slightly dramatic train. The Balmain dress was paired with David Yurman jewelry and Giuseppe Zanotti beige patent sandals. Her look was styled by Scot Louie.

Thoughts on her ensemble?

Photos: Gladimir Gelin

Angela Simmons took to Instagram to share her latest look where she posed in a black latex strapless mini dress from Fashion Nova.

Angela Simmons wore the $27.99 Living Dangerously Latex Dress from Fashion Nova. The mini dress consists of a sleek, body-hugging latex material with chic details including puffy off-the-shoulder sleeves and a plunging sweetheart neckline. Angela ditched the sleeves in order to achieve the look of a strapless dress.

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The entrepreneur accessorized the dress with black heeled mules and two shimmering necklaces. She also went with a long straight hairstyle for this look’s featured hairdo.

What say you?

Last night, Glamour Magazine held its annual Women of the Year Awards at the Rainbow Room in New York City, celebrating its honorees which included Mariska Hargitay, Misty Copeland, and Megan Thee Stallion to name a few. Megan Thee Stallion gave us quite the style moment on the red carpet where she stunned in a black cutout dress that showed off her curvy figure.

Megan Thee Stallion wore a Monot Spring/Summer 2022 dress, styled by Zerina Akers. Her dress appeared in black with a high neckline and cutout details on the abdomen and sleeves, extending down to the floor as a maxi-style piece. To go along with the look, she carried a crystal clutch and wore Vhernier earrings. She then rounded the look off with an old Hollywood glam-style bun hairstyle.

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Congratulations to Megan!

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The 10th annual 2021 LACMA Art+Film Gala went down this week, presented by fashion brand Gucci. On the scene at the event, we spotted many celebrity faces including Lil Nas X, Hailey Bieber, and Miley Cyrus, dressed in their best designer threads.

Elle Fanning wore a custom Gucci black sheer cutout gown with a crystal-embellished floral brooch to the 2021 LACMA Gala, styled by Samatha McMillen.

Miley Cyrus wore a Gucci x Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2021 look to the gala event, styled by Bradley Kenneth.

Jodie Turner-Smith wore a Gucci pink gown to the 2021 LACMA Gala.

Hailey Bieber wore a Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2022 look, styled by Karla Welch.

Lil Nas X wore a Gucci yellow monogram suit, styled by Hodo Musa.

Serena Williams wore a Gucci tank top and velvet skirt paired with feather-embellished lace gloves, styled by Kesha McLeod.

Tracee Ellis Ross wore a Gucci sequin and fringe look, styled by Karla Welch.

Anderson Paak wore a Gucci suit including an embellished suit jacket, cream shirt, and red velvet flare trousers.

Jared Leto wore a Gucci pink feather-adorned white suit to the 2021 LACMA Gala.

Niecy Nash, in Chiara Boni La Petite Robe, posed with Ava DuVernay, in Prada. Niecy Nash was styled by Ashley Sean Thomas.

Bella Poarch wore Marcell Von Berlin Spring/Summer 2022 feather-trimmed dress and fringe over-knee, styled by Nikko Panti.

Who wore your favorite look from the 2021 LACMA Art+Film Gala?

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Mary J. Blige attended Chanel’s “In the Stars” party at the Rockefeller Center in NYC where the brand celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Chanel No. 5 fragrance. While at the event, Mary surprised attendees with a performance in a stunning look from the brand.

Mary J. Blige performed at the Chanel event wearing a full look by the brand. Her ensemble featured a Fall 2021 $12,300 black and silver wool sleeveless coat, black and white button-up tweed jumpsuit, and black leather knee-high boots. She also wore black gloves along with Chanel jewelry pieces to accompany her look including the logo crystal drop earrings. Her Chanel outfit was styled by Jason Rembert.

Did you catch Mary’s surprise performance?

Photos: Will Sterling

Rihanna was spotted out and about in NYC where the singer stunned in a new look featuring another eye-catching outerwear piece.

Rihanna wore the $4,250 Prada Re-Nylon raincoat paired with a $1,835 Rosetta Getty army green strapless leather top and slightly-distressed jeans. The look was rounded off with a chain-link necklace and Tom Ford python padlock sandals. She also wore her hair in a wet-wavy style complete with natural makeup glam.

Thoughts?

Photos: Robert Barbera

Reginae Carter was spied lounging at home in a cozy, stylish three piece set from Fashion Nova. Discover how you can get her look:

Reginae Carter wore Fashion Nova’s $74.99 Never Wanna Leave 3 Piece Jogger Set in purple. The set features a triangle bralette top, full-zip jacket, and high-waisted joggers, all of which appear in a comfortable fabric with stretch.

Reginae Carter paired the set with a chain choker, bracelet, watch, and stud earrings. She also went with a straight hairstyle to go along with the look.

Loving her set? Shop it here.