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A Closer Look at Dakota Johnson’s Bejeweled Gucci Dress at London Film Festival

Dakota Johnson stunned in a nude, bejeweled dress by Gucci at the London Film Festival.
On Wednesday, the actress walked the red carpet in a custom long-sleeved gown by the Italian brand, which featured jewels embroidered throughout and ostrich feather cuffs. Her hair was styled in long, loose curls and the actress kept her makeup simple with a nude pink lip. She topped off the look with gold heels by Gianvito Rossi and diamond earrings by Messika. She was styled by Kate Young, who also works with the likes of Margot Robbie, Selena Gomez and Sophie Turner.
The “50 Shades of Grey” star has been a brand ambassador for Gucci since 2017 and has been seen wearing the brand frequently at events.
Johnson attended the premiere of her latest movie, “The Lost Daughter,” at the 65th edition of the festival held in London. The film also stars Olivia Colman of “The Crown” and Jessie Buckley of “Chernobyl” and was written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, all of whom joined Johnson on the carpet.
Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jessie Buckley, Olivia Colman and Dakota Johnson pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film “The Lost Daughter” during the 2021 BFI London Film Festival.
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Kristen Stewart Wears Chanel at U.K. Premiere of ‘Spencer’

Kristen Stewart has arrived at the BFI London Film Festival.
The actress attended the U.K. premiere of the upcoming biopic “Spencer,” which follows Princess Diana, played by Stewart, on a pivotal weekend during the Christmas holiday with the British royal family in 1991 in which she decides to separate from Prince Charles.
Stewart wore a gray, strapless gown by Chanel, for which she has been a longtime ambassador. The dress featured layers of stitched sequins throughout and a semisheer skirt. She topped off the look with open-toed heels by Jimmy Choo.
She was styled by Tara Swennen, who has also worked with stars such as Allison Janney, Idina Menzel and Lana Condor.
Kristen Stewart at the U.K. premiere of “Spencer” at the 65th BFI London Film Festival.
The film made its official debut at the Venice Film Festival last month, where Stewart as well as the movie’s director, Pablo Larraín, attended the premiere. The actress also wore outfits by Chanel while promoting the film.
Starring alongside Stewart are Sally Hawkins, Timothy Spall and Sean Harris, who will be playing Maggie, Major Alistair Gregory and Darren McGrady, respectively. British actor Jack Farthing, best known for his role in the BBC series “Poldark,” is taking on the role

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Louis Vuitton Taps ‘Squid Game’ Star HoYeon Jung as New Global Ambassador

Louis Vuitton has tapped HoYeon Jung as their newest global ambassador.
The model, who made her acting debut in the wildly popular Korean drama series “Squid Game,” is now the French fashion house’s new global Maison Ambassador for fashion, watches and jewelry.
“It is an honor to start my acting career with Louis Vuitton, the brand I have modeled for. I look forward to all the moments with Louis Vuitton as a global ambassador,” Jung said in a statement.
Jung, who walked the runway for the label’s spring 2017 show, is best known in South Korea for her career as a model, having placed second on the fourth season of “Korea’s Next Top Model” when she was 20. When she made her international modeling debut in 2016, she also walked for Opening Ceremony, Marc Jacobs, Fendi, Rag & Bone, Alberta Ferretti and Max Mara.
HoYeon Jung is the newest global ambassador for Louis Vuitton.
Throughout her career, she has also walked for brands such as Schiaparelli, Chanel, Miu Miu, Emilio Pucci, Prabal Gurung and Lanvin.
“I immediately fell in love with HoYeon’s great talent and fantastic personality, and I am looking forward to starting this new chapter of the journey we started at Louis Vuitton a

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Gamified Luxury Cosmetics – Gucci Beauty Partners with Drest to Enter the Gaming Industry (TrendHunter.com)


(TrendHunter.com) Drest, a styling app, helps Gucci gamify its products in a collaboration that brings the luxury Italian fashion brand to a new platform. Gucci is taping into gaming to give players the chance to…

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Blackpink’s Jennie, Kristen Stewart Snap Selfies at Chanel

Kristen Stewart rocked pink hair at the Chanel show, where she stealthily slipped into the front row a few minutes late.
“We kinda let the clothes inform the hair today. A tweed suit can be quite ladylike, so I wanted to find a way to turn it inside out,” said the actress, who always injects a little bit of punk into her wardrobe.
The star is fresh off the Met Gala, where she dressed as a modern Barbie, and the Venice Film Festival with the triumphant premiere of her Princess Diana film “Spencer.”
While missing the “so human and genuine and basically f–king lovely” Karl Lagerfeld, she said working with Chanel creative director Virginie Viard has been an invigorating experience.
“She’s kind of a rock star. I feel like in another life she was on stage with a microphone, even though she’s so shy and kind of understated. She doesn’t want to just continue this idea of French femininity and ease and effortless elegance, she tells a very dynamic story.” When a rendition of George Michael’s “Freedom! ’90” blasted at the end, Stewart said she felt “enlivened.”
“I was genuinely moved because people within this industry have a tendency to feel a little bit on

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Blackpink Takes Paris Fashion Week By Storm: See the Photos

Though only half of them have touched down so far, the girls of Blackpink have taken Paris Fashion Week by storm.
The four members, Jisoo, Rosé, Jennie and Lisa are global ambassadors for the French fashion houses Dior, Saint Laurent, Chanel and Celine, respectively, with the former two already making a splash with the crowds in Paris.
First up was Jisoo, born Ji-soo Kim, whom many were apparently angling to catch a glimpse of at the Dior spring 2022 show on Tuesday.
For her Paris Fashion Week debut, she wore a mini black-and-white patterned A-line dress from the French label’s 2022 cruise collection, which featured embroidery of the ancient Greek goddess Athena. She finished the look with the micro Lady Dior bag in metallic gold and black platform heels.
Jisoo at the Dior Spring 2022 show during Paris Fashion Week.
Though Jisoo, as she is known professionally to Blackpink’s fans called “Blinks,” was named the global ambassador for Dior in March, the singer has worked closely with the brand and creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri over the last few years.
Next was Rosé, coming fresh off her debut at the Met Gala in New York City, who attended Saint Laurent’s spring 2022 show, whose runway was

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Luxury Sporty Timepieces – The GUCCI 25H Watch Boasts Sporty Elegance (TrendHunter.com)


(TrendHunter.com) The GUCCI 25H watch marks the brand’s centenary. The new timepiece boasts a sporty elegance. The watch encompasses the brand’s rich history with its forward-thinking technicality….

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Vibrant Maximalist Lifestyle Collections – Gucci Launched its New Colorful Lifestyle Collection (TrendHunter.com)


(TrendHunter.com) Gucci’s new colorful Lifestyle Collection responds to the growing demand for energetic maximalism as the world emerges from global lockdowns. In search of boundless exuberance, consumers are…

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These Black Women-owned Consignment and Vintage Shops Are Giving Pre-loved New Life

As 2021 begins to wind down and the secondhand market continues to ramp up, consumers whose closets are filled with firsthand, full-price clothing are becoming fewer and fewer.
And in a market that has, at times, suffered from a humdrum of uninspiring product, more shoppers are reveling in the hunt that vintage and consignment stores provide. Whether it’s Chanel that’s a season old or Sergio Rossi heels Gabrielle Union was sporting on her Instagram, finding the goods at a price more can afford has become a retail delight unto itself, and online vintage stores are delivering on that experience. More and more, diverse founders are bringing more diverse assortments to the space.
Here, WWD checks in with four Black female entrepreneurs in the vintage and consignment game about how they source inventory, their thoughts on sustainability, the new consumer and more.
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Thrilling founder Shilla Kim-Parker.
WWD: What made you get into the vintage business?
Shilla Kim-Parker: I grew up thrift shopping in NYC — I love the treasure hunt, it is absolutely about the journey just as much as the destination. And once you fall in love with this way of shopping, and you learn how devastating the mass apparel industry is for the environment,

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Who Are the Characters in the ‘House of Gucci’ Movie?

The buzz around the “House of Gucci” film has been steadily growing since the project was announced in November 2019, and now as the film is set to debut this fall, interest in the Gucci family is growing among moviegoers and fashion fanatics.
Ridley Scott’s film offers a dramatized version of the real-life events surrounding the murder of Maurizio Gucci, who was the head of the Gucci fashion house in the ’90s and was the grandson of founder Guccio Gucci. Gucci’s death was orchestrated by his ex-wife, Patrizia Reggiani, who hired a hit man to kill her ex-husband outside of the Milan Gucci offices.
As the film’s posters and trailer were released in late July, there is newfound interest in the film’s real-life characters that are portrayed by the star-studded cast of Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino, Jared Leto and Jeremy Irons. Here, WWD takes a closer look at each character’s story ahead of the film’s debut. Read on for more.
Patrizia Reggiani
Played by Lady Gaga

Patrizia Reggiani at the funeral of her former husband, Maurizio Gucci, in Milan on April 3, 1995. 
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Patrizia Reggiani came from a humble background before her mother married transportation magnate Fernando Reggiani, which catapulted Reggiani into a life

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