It is no secret that Kim Kardashian often graces Instagram with looks from fittings and outings with her family. She recently shared a picture from her giant closing wearing an ensemble with quite the eye-catching statement accessory!
On the other hand, we couldn’t keep our eyes off of her handbag which happens to be a Brandon Blackwood “ESR (End Systematic Racism)” Tote. What makes the handbag truly a “statement” accessory is that proceeds go to The Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, a non-profit group gives free legal council and aid to Black people battling ciivl rights cases. The bag is currently available for pre-sale for $50!
Kandi and her husband Todd looked heavenly as they pose for photos in front of a luxurious home wearing all white. Kandi wore a one shoulder jumpsuit with an attached high low skirt that flowed beautifully. It was designed by Jay Godfrey.
Todd looked dapper as he posed in an all white tux accessorized with a Hermes belt.
Kandi’s caption reads, “When its you and me against the world we’re definitely taking home the trophy! Love you forever”
Theses two definitely complimented each other during this “Lisa Raye” moment, as described by stylist Jeremy.
After 60 years, Discount retailer Century 21 joins the growing list of retail stores to file for bankruptcy during COVID-19. Known as “New York’s Best Kept Secret”, the retailer known for its discounted designer goods will be going out of business and closing all 13 of its stores located in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida.
In a press release, the company’s decision to close stems from “nonpayment by the Company’s insurance providers of approximately $175 million due under policies put in place to protect against losses stemming from business interruption such as that experienced as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic.” In meaning, there was a failure in payment of $175 million by the company’s insurance providers which was meant to help Century 21 in recovering from the September 11th attacks in 2001. Ultimately, Century 21 made the tough decision to file for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy to ensure an “orderly wind down”.
Century 21 CEO Raymond Gindi and co-CEO IG Gindi expressed, “From the bottom of our hearts, we thank all of our dedicated and hardworking team members for their countless contributions, including continuing to give 100% throughout this pandemic to take care of our customers and each other. We will be forever grateful for the vital role they played in building the Century 21 legacy hand in hand with our family. Together, we hope we can help our loyal customers create some final memorable Century Stories.“
Century 21 is current open and planning its going-out-business sales both in-store and online.
As we approach the last quarter of the year, it seems that many celebs did some soul-searching and have realized that they are ready to settle down, leading them to propose to the partners. Let’s take a look at the engaged couples and their engagement rings:
Liam Payne and Maya Henry
“Massive” is an understatement when describing the diamond ring that Liam Payne used to propose to his model-girlfriend, Maya Henry. A few weeks ago, the couple was spotted in London, where Henry was wearing the huge piece of bling. By the looks of it, Payne proposed with either a radiant or cushion cut diamond, with 20 carats, valued at close to $4 million.
Max Ehrich and Demi Lovato
Unlike Payne and Henry, Demi Lovato and boyfriend Max Ehrich announced their engagement via their Instagram pages, and their posts gave us a glimpse into Lovato’s exquisite ring. Her boyfriend took the time to design the engagement ring, made from an emerald cut set in platinum with small trapezoid diamonds. It is said to cost between $2.5 million and $5 million.
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz
Brooklyn Beckham also took to Instagram to announce his engagement to Nicola Peltz. Beckham reportedly designed the ring, which features a classic solitaire emerald-cut diamond set on either platinum or white gold band. This engagement ring style is a popular choice among celebrities like Jennifer Lopez for its clean lines and simplicity.
Steve Kazee and Jenna Dewan
It seems that Jenna Dewan is ready to settle down again after she said yes to her boyfriend, Steve Kazee, while she was pregnant with their first child together. According to this Instagram post, Kazee shared that he designed the engagement ring together with Nikki Reed to come up with a solitaire ring that perfectly embodies Dewan’s personality and character. According to jewelry experts, the ring’s center stone features 3.5 to 4 carats and was set on a gold band. Depending on the gemstone’s characteristics, the ring’s value ranges from $50,000 to $80,000.
Mike Barrett and Anna Faris
Unlike the other couples, Mike Barrett and Anna Faris announced their engagement before lockdown orders. Faris showed off her yellow cushion-cut diamond with a halo set on either a gold or platinum diamond-encrusted band with a subtle split shank. According to experts, the ring has a value of between $25,000 and $50,000. Such colored rings are popular nowadays, as seen on Blake Lively and Katy Perry.
Jordan McGraw and Morgan Stewart
The Rich Kids of Beverly Hills star, Morgan Stewart, surprised many when she brandished her engagement ring from her current beau, Jordan McGraw, while celebrating the Fourth of July. The ring is an elongated diamond set on a yellow gold band, which, according to experts, has an estimated value of $60,000 to as much as $100,000.
Connor McGregor and Dee Devlin
Another couple caught by the love bug is former UFC champ, Connor McGregor and longtime partner, Dee Devlin. McGregor took to Instagram to share their photo that captured their broad smiles and huge bling. The massive ring seems to be an elongated diamond with a 7 carat stone and a price tag of about $100,000 or more.
While these celebrities will often spend thousands of dollars to pop the question, average folks can still impress their partners. All they need is an engagement ring that’s just as exquisite but not as expensive by going for sustainable and ethically sourced rings like those offered by Love & Promise Jewelers. In the end, the price tag doesn’t matter. What’s important is that you get to spend your life with your soulmate.
Mary J Blige graces the pages of Health Magazine wearing a $269 caramel sleeveless Jolie Maxi dress by Hanifa, which also comes in white.
“Congo’s natural wealth lives in the land. The eye catching pocket detailing flatters the curve of your hips. Similar to the richness of the land, Jolie enhances the untapped essence of your skin tone. Beautiful on every height, the drawstring gathering at the ankle is perfect for the woman who wants to experiment with different lengths.” – Hanifa
This dress really compliments her skin tone. She paired it with Sister Love’s Nefertiti set and Empress hoops earrings which added an extra golden glow to the already bronzed diva!
“Brandon Maxwell’s mini dress is perfect for both daytime garden parties and evening dinner dates. Made from breathable cotton-blend piqué in a pretty light-pink hue, it has voluminous lantern sleeves and a fluttery ruffled hem.“- Net-A-Porter
She paired the ensemble with a large brim burgundy hat and clear flat sandals. Would you Splurge?
Happy Thursday! Every Thursday, we highlight the style evolution of a celebrity whose looks has been known to capture the attention the industry. Today, we are honoring Kim Kardashian and her style evolution throughout the 2000s:
Kim Kardashian’s persona is a polemic one and her style is no different. From her start at the spotlight as Paris Hilton‘s assistant and matching bag partner, her looks and career have surely come a long way.
Kim has changed stylists and eras over the years, but always staying true to her favorite features in clothing: sexy and luxurious.
One of the greatest influencers to Kim Kardashian style and its evolution is her husband Kanye West. When they started dating in 2011, Kim’s style started to focus more on couture and luxury brands: Balmain, Givenchy, Lanvin, Roberto Cavalli are some of the names that come to mind.
It could be said that Kim Kardashian’s current style is a mix of vintage pieces from names like John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, and Mugler along with cool and hip designers like Mowalola, Maisie Wilen, and Charlotte Knowles. Of course, she regularly wears her husband’s Yeezy brand, to which she could be credited as muse and main ambassador.
Considering her history in fashion, we can for sure expected a new evolution in her style coming soon!
Fashion Bomb Daily has been in the fashion business for 14 years, and have documented the journey of innumerable designers from beginner to blowing up! In 2017, we decided to launch FashionBombDailyShop.com, a marketplace for designers we believe in, to use our platform to help them achieve their dreams. Two of those designers are Shanita Denton of S. Denton Collection (read more about her here) and Oyemwen of Shop Oyemwen (read more about her here).
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The other night, we grabbed dinner in Atlanta to celebrate our continued collaboration and growth. In case you were wondering about the faces behind the brands, here they are!
Just in, Pyer Moss designer Kerby Jean-Raymond and French luxury goods company Kering just announced the launch of “Your Friends in New York”, a new platform where creatives in fashion, music, and art come together to incubate and empower their talents as the next generation of innovators.
If you are familiar with Pyer Moss and Kerby Jean-Raymond, the brand’s signature is ‘Your Friends in New York” which can be seen through both Pyer Moss’s and Kerby’s instagram accounts. Set to go public back in March, the announcement of the “Your Friends in New York” initiative was placed on hold as the world was hit with COVOD-19. However, Kerby quickly launched into action by collecting over $78,000 for small, independent businesses affected by the pandemic along with medical equipment for healthcare professionals. Ultimately, Kerby set the tone for the program and continued to uphold the ideals “community” and “innovation” of which Pyer Moss was built on.
Essentially, “You Friends in New York” (YFINY) will serve as a host for the expansion of emerging talents in fashion, music, art, philanthropy and wellness. The platform will have many sectors including an events and experience division, an incubator inspired initiative, philanthropic programs, and a merchandise label.
In a public statement, Kerby Jean-Raymond expresses, “It is important to me to create and work on ventures that are future forward, involve the community at large and that will continue to help others grow in the fashion and art space.“
Chairman and CEO of Kering François-Henri Pinault welcomes the YFINY concept, “When I met Kerby in 2019, I was impressed by his unique perspective of creativity, innovation, business and social issues. What struck me immediately was his willingness to invent a new, singular model, freeing himself from the usual constraints of the fashion system. It was only natural for Kering to support this project that seeks to empower new artistic talents, to encourage the diversity of creativity and to give a voice to the younger generation of innovators.“
You can expect to hear more about “Your Friends in New York” programs in the coming months, but you can follow the @yourfriendsinnewyork on Instagram from updates!
