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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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A Closer Look at Olivia Rodrigo’s White House Outfit

President Joe Biden has tapped Olivia Rodrigo for her help.
On Wednesday, the 18-year-old pop star visited the White House to assist the Biden administration in its effort to help urge more young people to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Rodrigo met with President Biden, as well as his chief COVID-19 medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci, to record videos for the cause.
Rodrigo, who currently has the number-one selling album in the U.S., stepped into the West Wing in a chic and preppy getup. The pink plaid and tweed matching set, à la Cher Horowitz of “Clueless” meets Jackie Kennedy, is a vintage Chanel suit from 1995, according to an Instagram account dedicated to Rodrigo’s outfits. The singer paired the suit with white, sky-high Giuseppe Zanotti platform heels, black calf socks (think Blair Waldorf from “Gossip Girl”) and a black, mini Amina Muaddi suede purse.

Jen Psaki, White House press secretary, introduces Olivia Rodrigo, during a news conference. 
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During her visit, Rodrigo had the opportunity to speak behind the White House briefing room podium where she made a few remarks.
“I am beyond honored and humbled to be here today to help spread the message about the importance of youth vaccination. I’m in awe of the

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Striking Red Runway Tunnels – AMO Created a Bright Red Tunnel Runway for Prada’s Latest Collection (TrendHunter.com)


(TrendHunter.com) AMO, a dutch design studio, create a bright red tunnel runway and matching bright red floating squares for Prada’s Spring/Summer 2022 collection. The menswear line was revealed on the stand-…

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Utilitarian Luxury Packaging – The Chanel Factory 5 Collection Plays with Unconventional Packaging (TrendHunter.com)


(TrendHunter.com) Chanel Factory 5 is a 17-piece limited-edition collection of products that was created to celebrate a century of the iconic No5 fragrance. The collection consists of shower gels, bath tablets, body…

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Opulent Wireless Earbud Cases – The Chanel AirPods Case Necklace is Fashionably Functional (TrendHunter.com)


(TrendHunter.com) The Chanel AirPods Case Necklace is a luxury fashion product from the French brand that will offer discerning users of the Apple headphones with a way to keep them stylishly stowed. The accessory is…

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Exclusive Fashion Films – Gucci Put Its First-Ever NFT Up for Auction at Christie’s (TrendHunter.com)


(TrendHunter.com) Based on its Aria collection, Gucci created its first-ever NFT and it takes the form of an artistic digital fashion film called Proof of Sovereignty: A Curated NFT Sale by Lady PheOnix. The non-…