Claire’s Life: The 2024 Studio Museum in Harlem Spring Luncheon with Thelma Golden, Crystal McCrary, Vanessa Williams, and more!

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Happy Wednesdays, Bombers and Bombshells!

It’s been almost a full week since I attended the Studio Museum in Harlem Spring 2024 Luncheon! The Bomb Life has been so busy that I simply haven’t had time to sit down and write, but better late than never!

Last week, I was delighted to be invited to the Studio Museum in Harlem Spring Luncheon for the 2nd time. Since its inception, the Museum’s Spring Luncheon has been a wonderful gathering of artists, business leaders, cultural luminaries, and philanthropists joined together in support of the Museum’s innovative art and education programs.

Me with Crystal McCrary and Thelma Golden, Director and Chief Curator of the Studio Museum in Harlem

While fabulous women gather to support the arts, the Luncheon is also known for its spring ready style. Despite the rain and somewhat frigid temperatures outside, attendees slipped on brightly hued frocks and suits, uplifted by candy colored bomb accessories.

I grabbed a pic with Vanessa Williams who was stunning in a purple suit.

Executive Jerri Devard had another one of my favorite looks from the luncheon! She was smashing in Christopher John Rogers and Stuart Weitzman sandals.

My homegirl Aisha McShaw was lovely in a suit of her design.

Stephanie Horton was a vision in Khaite.

These young ladies were adorable defined in Christopher John Rogers.

Crystal McCrary posed with Thelma Golden, Director and Chief Curator of the Studio Museum in Harlem, with Crystal in Aisha McShaw and Thelma in Dries van Noten.

My homegirls Aaliyah and Azhar kept in cute in Chanel and Hermes bags.

And these Bombshells were spot on with florals in the Spring!

For the occasion, I wore a custom tweed dress by Maison Tai, a Mumbai, India based brand. They specialize in couture creations using raw silk, but made something tweed just for me. I loved it!

It’s standard for luncheon guests to head downstairs to the bar area to continue networking. Take a look at a few snaps captured by Salvatore DeMaio:

It’s always a fun time, in support of an amazing cause.

Find out how you can support the Studio Museum in Harlem at StudioMuseum.org.

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Beyonce Wears Willie Nelson Texas with Love Tee and American Flag to Promote Cowboy Carter

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Beyonce’s stylish promotion of Cowboy Carter continues! The songstress posed with some American Flag adorned pieces, anchored by Swarovski shorts and a Willie Nelson Texas with Love Tee:

Her tee has a roomy, oversized fit.

Shop her tee at FashionBombDailyShop.com.

What do you think?

Images:Blair Caldwell

Our Top 10 Best-Dressed Men at The Met Gala 2024 including Coleman Domingo in Willy Chavarria, Bad Bunny in Maison Margiela, Odell Beckham Jr, in Bode, Jeremy Pope in Tanner Fletcher + More!

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Some of the most handsome and dapper men in the entertainment industry stepped out to walk the red carpet at the Met Gala last night, and let’s just say, menswear never looked so good!

Coleman Domingo was a fan favorite in Willy Chavarria while designer Thom Browne proved to be highly sought after with celebs like Ben Simmons and Alton Mason making quite a ‘tweed’ entrance.

Bad Bunny and Usher showed us the power of accessories in Maison Margiela and Alexander McQueen for a more dimensional look.

Odell Beckham Jr. and Dan Levy had touches of floral embroidery down their suiting while Jeremy Pope offered skillful textures in a Tanner Fletcher pinstripe suit.

It was great to see so many stylish men on the scene simultaneously, and we love how it wasn’t just about lavish labels, but rather staying true to their personal style.

Ahead, see our top 10 best-dressed men at the Met Gala below!

Coleman Domingo in Willy Chavarria

Bad Bunny in Custom Maison Margiela

Usher in Alexander McQueen

Odell Beckham Jr in Bode

Ben Simmons in Thom Browne

Alton Mason in Thom Browne

Dan Levy in Loewe

Julez Smith in Luar

Lewis Hamilton in Burberry

Jeremy Pope in Tanner Fletcher

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The Top 10 Best-Dressed Celebrities at the 2024 Met Gala: Zendaya in Vintage Givenchy, Demi Moore in Harris Reed, Cardi B in Windowsen, Janelle Monae in Vera Wang, Nicki Minaj in Marni, Teyana Taylor in The Blonds + More

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Last night we were blown away by all the celebrities who made a sartorial entrance at the 2024 Met Gala, and with the dress code being “The Garden of Time,” we saw stars take calculated risks in some of the most avant-garde floral ensembles.

The theme of this year’s Costume Institute exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, was “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” which featured 250 iconic pieces from the Costume Institute’s permanent collection. Think Dior, Givenchy, Schiaparelli and so many more legendary designs- some of which date back to the 19th century.

J.G. Ballard’s 1962 “The Garden of Time” short story served as a literary inspiration for celebrities to showcase their best interpretation of Ballard’s story through rich, and vibrant botanical hues.

We saw a variety of luxurious and glamorous frocks that looked like flowering gardens. Vogue’s cover-girl for this month, and Host for this year’s Met Gala, Zendaya looked absolutely incredible and ethereal in a black vintage ’96 Givenchy gown. Her multicolored fresh floral headpiece was unconventional and offered a different spin.

Stars like Demi Moore and Mindy Kaling made statements in futuristic silhouettes, while rapper Cardi B served tulle galore in Windowsen, and Nicki Minaj stunned in a 3D Marni ensemble.

Ahead, see our Top 10 best-dressed celebrities!

Zendaya in Vintage Givenchy

Demi Moore in Harris Reed

Cardi B in Windowsen

Janelle Monae in Vera Wang

Nicki Minaj in Marni

Teyana Taylor in the Blonds

Mindy Kaling in Gaurav Gupta Official

Tyla in Balmain

LaLa in Alexander McQueen

Honorary Mention: Mona Patel in Iris Van Herpen

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Takes on the Met Gala 2024: Beyonce, Rihanna, Kanye West, Katy Perry and More in Fictional Garden Inspired Looks

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Missed seeing some of your favorite celebs at last night’s Met Gala?

Not to fret! Artificial Intelligence came to the rescue with realistic looks that adhered to the “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion”, “The Garden of Time” themed Gala. The looks were so bomb that they started trending on Instagram–to the point where people thought they were real.

Take a look:

Rihanna was noticeably absent, but Rick Dick came to the rescue in a floral adorned gown. While fabulous, for some reason I think Rihanna would have shown up in something a tad bit more wow worthy. What do you think?

Rick Dick strikes again with an architectural gown for Lady Gaga. Fabulous! But how would she actually carry this creation?

They Beyhive have their own AI master, who imagined their Queen in dark horse like Cowboy feathers and a crown of flowers. Which look is more your taste?

Katy Perry’s avatar stepped through in a two garden inspired gowns.

Seeing this image made me miss seeing Kanye at these shindigs.

And while Dua Lipa was there, Rick Dick made a new grass gown made for her, equipped with a maze for a skirt. Chic!

Which look was your favorite?

And should their be an AI gala? Also, given that people thought some of the images were real, what does that portend for the future of AI in fashion?

Images: Rick Dick

Doja Cat Creates a Frenzy in a Saran Wrap Tupe Top, Skirt and Shoes with VETEMENTS Creative Director Guram Gvasalia

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Doja Cat painted the town in saran wrap over the weekend while stepping out with VETEMENTS Creative Director, Guram Gvasalia.

The two held hands and share intimate images to their Instagram pages that has us speculating whether they’re a fashion bomb couple on the rise, or if it’s simple a publicity stunt.

One thing for certain is that body language doesn’t lie, and based on what we’ve seen thus far, the proof is in the pudding.

Speaking of body language, Doja Cat showed off her body in a saran wrap tube top, skirt and shoe’s that may have some of you wondering if she took a page out of Bianca Censori’s handbook.

Unlike anything we’ve seen on Doja as of yet, she definitely had our readers in an uproar with mixed feelings.

Instagram user @sparksnstyle wrote, “even though I think Balenciaga was the first to pull this off, this is lovely marketing and by the comments, it’s working. You guys are talking either way, and I can’t wait to see the official campaign.” While another user, @syd_ran expressed, “Saran wrap is crazy… she had to be hot. Let’s not make this trend.”

Despite some of the conflicting comments, one thing for sure is that Doja Cat beats to the sound of her own drums and we love anyone who has the courage to tap into their own individuality.

The fashionable duo made a pitstop to McDonalds where they indulged in burger with fries and felt down to earth and relatable to the public.

Showcasing his VETEMENTS style, Guram Gvasalia opted for an oversize white shirt and black bomber jacket, with baggy black jeans that felt very on brand.

Doja and Guram also stopped by a sneaker store with Doja Cat holding onto his arm, and Guram appearing to be smitten by the Los Angeles rapper.

With the Met Gala taking place today, there are rumors circulating that Doja Cat may be arriving in a VETEMENTS look so with their latest display of public affection, it will be interesting to see if the rumors are true.

What say you? Hot! Or Hmm…?

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The 2023 Met Gala Flashback: A Look Back at The Best Dressed Celebrities including Rihanna in Valentino, Lil Nas in Pat McGrath, Cardi B in Cheng Peng Studio, Doja Cat in Oscar De La Renta & More!

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Fashion’s biggest night has arrived, and celebrities have touched down in New York to attend the MET Gala, an annual fundraising extravaganza held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Every year we anticipate what our most beloved celebrities will wear, and we’re always enamored with how brilliantly they conceptualize the theme of the event.

With past themes including “Camp: Notes on Fashion,” and most recently “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” this year celebs will show off their interpretation of “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” which will emphasize “the sensory experience behind clothes and their transitory nature.”

The event, which is strictly invite only, and co-chaired by Vogue’s Editor-in-Chief, Anna Wintour since 1995, dress code is “The Garden of Time,”- a nod to the 1962 J.G. Ballard short story.

Last year, paying tribute to the late Karl Lagerfeld who significantly influenced the fashion industry, celebrities brought their A-game in tweeds, pearls and 3-D floral ensembles.

From Rihanna who showed up fashionably late in Valentino alongside her beau A$AP Rocky dripped in Gucci, to Jeremy Pope who offered an illustrated touch in his Karl Balmain cape, the avant-garde and unconventional looks were in a multitude and endless.

Ahead, see our Top 10 celebrities who ‘ate and left no crumbs’ at the MET Gala last year!

Rihanna in Valentino, A$AP Rocky in Gucci

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Cardi B in Cheng Peng Studio and Laurel Dewitt Earrings

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Kim Kardashian in custom Schiaparelli

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Jeremy Pope in Balmain

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Keke Palmer in Sergio Hudson

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Yung Miami in Custom ActN1/ Diddy in Sean Jean by June Ambrose

Ashley Graham in Harris Reed

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Doja Cat in Oscar de la Renta

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Lil Nas in Pat McGrath

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Janelle Monae in Thom Browne

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Rihanna Posed in a $1,300 The Attico Lace Camisole with $1,410 Black The Attico Snap Button Jeans

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The brainchild of Gilda Ambrosio and Giorgia Tordini, The Attico brand has been Rihanna’s go-to designer as of late, and recently she was spotted posing next to her bestie Melissa Forde, and sister-in-law in a lace camisole and button-up trousers from the Italian luxury brand.

The lace layered camisole that RiRi wore retails for $1,300 and has a v-neckline with a wavy texture. Transparent to the eye, the camisole has a nude built in bra, taking part in the sheer fashion trend.

Adding a nice touch to her ensemble, the ‘Fenty Beauty’ founder paired her tank with $1,410 black studded convertible low-rise straight jeans.

With cargo jeans on the horizon, her jeans looked innovatively made with silver buttons that opened to create her own slits and cutouts.

We thought Rihanna looked superb, and if there’s one thing Rihanna is going to layer a fierce outfit with, it’s a leopard coat.

Exuding power, strength and confidence in her leopard fur coat, the Barbadian princess looked like she was on a quest to take over the kingdom of the jungle.

Her $4,200 black Loewe Intrecciato leather clutch showcased exceptional Italian craftsmanship, and her pointy toe stilettos completed her look.

We thought Rihanna looked captivating, modern and beautiful in The Attico look that she opted for during a night out with her girls!

To shop Rihanna’s outfit, click here!

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Beyoncé Promoted her ‘Cowboy Carter’ album in a Full Brown and Nude Chloe Fall/Winter ’24 Look

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Beyoncé was recently captured in Japan promoting her latest album ‘Cowboy Carter,’ and Queen B didn’t come to play.

The ‘Bodyguard’ singer took an unprecedented turn from her fringe inspired looks and wore a Chloe Fall/Winter ’24 look, styled by Shiona Turini that was sizzling haute.

Mimicking the exact same runway look, Beyoncé brought her outfit to life. With her accentuated curves, the lace Chloe bodysuit fit like a glove, and her statement belt was the moment.

Bey’s nude cape with plaid lining felt avant-garde and added drama to an already fascinating ensemble.

Chloe’s Fall 2024 Ready-to-wear collection was designed by Chemena Kamali, and had 70’s influences. When speaking of her Chloe runway debut this past February, Kamli expressed, “This collection goes back to the late 1970’s era of the house that I feel so connected to. A time that was about a natural femininity. Sensual, effortlessly powerful and free.”

Jay-Z was right by Beyoncé’s side in Japan and while in commute to their next destination, he held on to Bey’s hand in admiration with a loving gaze.

Who would the ‘Cowboy Carter’ singer be if she didn’t take off the cape and add a brown cowboy hat? She seamlessly transformed her Chloe runway look into a brown monochromatic cowboy outfit that embodied high fashion and ultra sex appeal.

Beyoncé looked absolutely incredible in her Chloe Fall/Winter ’24 look, and she continues to remind us that with her beauty, angelic voice, and raw style- she is a triple threat!

What say you? Hot! or Hmm…?

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Simone Smith x Misa Hylton Debut NEW Denim & Diamonds Collection

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In the realm of glamour and style, Simon I. Smith and Misa Hylton are an undeniable force, and now the two have launched their latest jewelry collaboration entitled, “SIS x MISA Denim and Diamonds collection!“

Smith, who is the founder of  Simone I. Smith Jewelry is known for forging the future and staying ahead of the curve with her timeless and elegant pieces. Whether you’re looking for the hottest hoop earrings, or a custom nameplate necklace, her jewelry collection is artfully crafted.

With the iconic and fashionable Misa Hylton by her side, the duo has stepped outside of the box, merging diamonds and denim.

“Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Denim and Diamonds collection offers a refreshing take on contemporary jewelry, blending the rugged charm of denim with the luxurious sparkle of diamonds,” according to a press release. “Each piece is a testament to the creativity and artistry of both brands, embodying a unique fusion of style and substance. “

With denim on denim being a hot commodity this season, this collection comes at the perfect time. Denim has become a staple in the fashion industry over the years, and these chic earrings will undoubtedly enhance your overall look.

Coming in two shapes, including “The Misa Doorknockers” which are a triangle version, and “The Simone Doorknockers” which are rectangular in shape, fashionistas have unlimited options.

Both styles retail for $349 on Simoneismith.com and are 18K yellow gold plated. The hand-crafted denim enamel stations, adds exclusivity to these bamboo earrings.

If you are looking to spice up your wardrobe this spring/summer season, the Simon and Misa Doorknockers are an absolute must-have to take your wardrobe up a notch.

You can shop the “SIS x MISA Denim and Diamonds collection! ” by clicking HERE!