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Iman’s First Fragrance Pays Homage to David Bowie

Iman is paying homage to her marriage to the late David Bowie with her debut fragrance, called Love Memoir.
The supermodel is leveraging her cherished memories from her nearly three decades with the music icon for the scent, which takes inspiration from Bowie as well as her global travels and her time sheltering in place at her upstate New York country home.
“I definitely created [the fragrance] for myself in hoping to inspire people to celebrate memories,” Iman said. “I’m 66, so what was really clear to me is that at the end of our days the most important thing and the most cherished thing that we hold on and will sustain us through the rest of our lives is our memories that we have shared with our loved ones. [The fragrance] was really a tribute to my love — my eternal love and devotion to my husband.”
Iman paid homage to Bowie by incorporating a woodsy vetiver into Love Memoir. The supermodel stated that Tom Ford Noir Extreme, a woodsy fragrance, was Bowie’s favorite — and the scent that she has worn every day since his death in 2016. She wanted to honor her late husband by incorporating the scent into her

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A Closer Look at Lady Gaga’s ‘House of Gucci’ Press Tour Outfits

Lady Gaga never ceases to amaze when it comes to both red carpet and street style.
The singer-actress has been on a showstopping fashion tour throughout Europe and New York City while promoting her upcoming movie “House of Gucci,” directed by Ridley Scott. Lady Gaga has stepped out wearing pieces from some of the most iconic Italian fashion labels, including Valentino, Versace and Gucci, among others, with the help of her stylists Sandra Amador and Tom Eerebout.
The award-winning singer attended the film’s London premiere in a dramatic look from Gucci’s spring 2022 ready-to-wear collection, which debuted in its Love Parade on Hollywood Boulevard earlier this month. The collection itself, with its lavish gowns and suits, was inspired by Hollywood and costume design.
Lady Gaga at the World premiere of the film “House of Gucci” in London.
Lady Gaga’s look was a purple draped maxidress in a silk chiffon with a flowing cape that she whirled around on the red carpet. She paired the look with sheer, crystal-detailed opera gloves and sheer lace, thigh-high fishnets worn with black platform boots.
While in London on Nov. 10, she wore a head-to-toe look by Gucci, pairing a logo cape with a matching logo dress from the label’s

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Nike Postpones Travis Scott Air Max Launch, Parsons Cuts Ties

Following the deaths of 10 people at the Astroworld Festival, Travis Scott’s ties to sponsors and partners appear to be tenuous.
It was revealed this week that nine-year-old Ezra Blount, who was trampled at the Nov. 5 event in Houston, is the latest death from the festival. Hundreds were injured during Scott’s performance before an audience of 50,000 people, due to a crowd surge. During a press briefing last week, Houston Police chief Troy Finner noted that merchandise tents were “a big challenge. Very sought-after” merchandise sent some of the “kids rushing toward that, breaking down barriers.”
While the Houston Police Department is conducting a criminal investigation and dozens of lawsuits have been filed against Scott, Nike Inc. announced Tuesday that it has postponed the release of its latest sneaker collaboration with Scott.
A spokesperson for Scott and his Cactus Jack Foundation declined comment Tuesday afternoon.
Nike declined further comment Tuesday beyond the statement on its Snkrs app, which read: “Out of respect for everyone impacted by the tragic events at the Astroworld Festival, we are postponing the launch of the Air Max 1 x Cactus Jack.” Nike has had no further comment.
The sportswear giant and the “Astroworld” rapper are frequent collaborators and have

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EXCLUSIVE: Naomi Osaka Joins VS Collective, Talks Mental Health, Fashion and Serena Williams on Victoria’s Secret Podcast

Naomi Osaka is now part of Victoria’s Secret. 
The professional tennis player and four-time Grand Slam winner is the latest in a string of high-profile figures to join Victoria’s Secret’s VS Collective, an initiative that includes women from diverse backgrounds who share their stories by way of collaborations, business partnerships and cause-related campaigns. 
“After learning and understanding about VS’s vision for the Collective, I was inspired to join these amazing women,” Osaka told WWD exclusively. “I remember going into [Victoria’s Secret] stores when I was a kid and wondering why none of the women on the wall looked like me. Now, as a collective, we can inspire the next generation from all different backgrounds, cultures and sizes. That represents such progress to me.”
Naomi Osaka on the court.
Other members of the VS Collective include model and mental health advocate Hailey Bieber; actress and entrepreneur Priyanka Chopra; World Champion freestyle skier Eileen Gu; professional soccer player and LGBTQ activist Megan Rapinoe; plus-size model Paloma Elsesser, and transgender model Valentina Sampaio. 
“When thinking about the VS Collective and our ever-growing group of advocates, Naomi was a natural choice,” said Janie Schaffer, chief design officer of Victoria’s Secret. “She exudes such a positive energy and continues to

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Who Had the Biggest Influence in Fashion in 2021?

LONDON — It’s certainly been a strange year that started with strict global lockdowns and major vaccination campaigns happening all around the world. But it’s ending with the reopening of the world and the return of travel, group celebrations — and extravagant fashion.
Along the way, fashion industry dynamics have been shifting and it looks like smaller players are starting to become a more prominent part of the conversation. They’re becoming capable of moving the cultural needle — or simply going viral — without the same big budgets and advertising capabilities as the mega brands.
According to fashion shopping platform Lyst, which monitors online customer searches to identify trends, throughout 2021 customers were searching and shopping for up-and-coming brands, as much as they did for some of their more established peers.

“The pandemic had accelerated some changes in the brands ecosystem. The new trends cycle has created opportunities for smaller, independent brands, as new social media platforms favor authenticity and entertainment rather than polish and big budgets,” said Brenda Otero, the company’s cultural insights manager.
According to Lyst’s end-of-year report, there was an array of young names that have been garnering attention online throughout the year, with LVMH Prize winner Nensi Dojaka leading the way.
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Re-Imagined ’50s-Era Timepieces – Blancpain Unveils the New Air Command Flyback Chronograph (TrendHunter.com)


(TrendHunter.com) Swiss luxury watchmaker Blancpain continues to re-imagine and re-design its classic Air Command wristwatch that was first debuted in the 1950s. This time, the company has unveiled the Air Command…

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Christine Quinn Teams With ShoeDazzle for First Fashion Collection

Christine Quinn is embarking on her first fashion collaboration.
The real estate agent, who stars in the Netflix reality TV show “Selling Sunset,” is teaming with ShoeDazzle for a collection of footwear styles made for the upcoming holiday season.
“I just love the affordability factor of it,” Quinn said about ShoeDazzle. “It’s not every day that you can find cool shoes that are actually done really well, so for me that’s what I really loved about the collection.”
The collection offers 24 footwear styles across heels and boots. With the holiday season coming up, Quinn wanted to offer options that were festive, but also worked for the colder months.
“We’re working around the fact that it’s November and December, so we’re trying to keep it concurrent with the trends for fall,” she said. “I wanted to do a lot of sparkles and I wanted to incorporate bows and just glitter anywhere I could so it gave that holiday vibe.”
Christine Quinn for ShoeDazzle.
This holiday vibe is seen in many of the collection’s sparkle-embellished pieces, such as a pair of thigh-high boots designed in a silver shimmer finish, crystal-embellished black pumps, high-heeled boots with crystal fringe and colorful pumps with a wrap around silver detail.
The collection

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Inside Paris Hilton and Carter Reum’s Extravagant Los Angeles Wedding Bash

It wouldn’t be a Paris Hilton wedding without some over-the-top festivities.
After Hilton married Carter Milliken Reum, a venture capitalist and entrepreneur, on Thursday, the socialite changed out of her custom Oscar de la Renta wedding dress into not one, but three more dresses for the wedding reception.
The first was a white off-the-shoulder Ghalia Lav gown which Hilton topped with a sparkling tiara. She then changed into a long, crystal-embellished dress by Pamella Roland that featured a matching cape for the first dance. Concluding her parade of outfit changes was a short bustier cocktail dress also by Oscar de la Renta, with the label’s signature floral embroidery.
Paris Hilton and Carter Reum for “Paris in Love.”
During the reception, guests sat down for a dinner where they were reportedly met with a performance by Demi Lovato, who sang Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You.”
On Friday, the wedding festivities continued with a neon carnival-themed bash at Los Angeles’ iconic Santa Monica Pier, which featured treats such as hot dogs and funnel cakes, a ferris wheel, a DJ set performance by Diplo and carnival games that were Paris Hilton-themed, where winners would receive a toy with an image of the heiress on it.
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‘Diva of Shoulder Pads’ and QVC Designer Kathleen Kirkwood Dies at 62

Former QVC personality Kathleen Kirkwood, who was known as the “diva of shoulder pads,” died Nov. 5 at age 62 at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.
The cause of death has not been determined for Kirkwood, who became sick suddenly in September, according to her sister Joann Kirkwood, who said a private Zoom service is being planned.
A determined entrepreneur and an early advocate for sustainability practices, Kirkwood dove into fashion after graduating from high school. Born in Laurelton, N.Y., Kirkwood’s mother worked at a nearby fashion boutique, Ronnie’s in Cedarhurst, and her father [Gerard] was a stockbroker. “My mother was always into fashion. There are pictures of them going out. My parents did ‘hustle’ [dance] contests and they went out clubbing. It was always fashion, fashion, fashion,” said Joann Kirkwood, a Fashion Institute of Technology graduate who worked as a children’s wear designer for 31 years until recently.
After moving to Manhattan as a teenager, Kathleen Kirkwood started work as a showroom salesperson at Gil Aimbez Static, an acid jeans manufacturer, and later for Philippe Adec. She attended night school to learn how to speak French fluently, her sister said. In 1983, Kirkwood created Kirkwood International. “Her fighting spirit was evident

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Gucci to Show at Milan Fashion Week in February

MILAN — Gucci is making a comeback to Milan Fashion Week.
The company’s president and chief executive officer Marco Bizzarri announced on Tuesday morning that Gucci will unveil its new collection with a show in Milan in February. The executive spoke from the stage of the 26th Pambianco Fashion Summit, held at Milan’s Bourse.
In addition, during the year, he said that Gucci will also stage two additional runway shows, in late spring and in September.
Gucci’s last show as part of the Milan Fashion Week official schedule dates back to February 2020, when the brand hosted a runway event to present the fall 2020 women’s collection that creative director Alessandro Michele dedicated to the multitiered ritual of designing, making, staging and viewing a fashion show.
After the COVID-19 outbreak, Gucci skipped the spring 2021 men’s shows and presentations in Milan in June and unveiled the “Epilogue” collection, coinciding with a resort 2021 delivery, with a digital showcase in July 2020.
“We have inherited vocabulary terms that were born in other moments. As in rope jumping, we have to learn to avoid tripping over them. I don’t know if we need these words. Cruise, pre-fall are really antique terms, emptied of their significance,” said Michele

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