Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Naomi Osaka Wore A Wedding Dress From ASOS — & It’s Still Available

Last week, four-time Grand Slam singles winner Naomi Osaka took home yet another title, at the 2021 Laureus World Sports Awards where she was named Sportswoman of the Year. Though unable to attend the award ceremony IRL, the 23-year-old tennis star still used the occasion as an opportunity to get dressed up. In fact, while accepting the award virtually from her training base in Los Angeles, Osaka slipped into something very formal: a wedding dress

Keeping with the tradition of tennis whites, Osaka wore a sequin-covered gown with a plunging neckline and flowy, quarter-length sleeves. And before you assume that her dress is totally out of your budget and/or designed by a major fashion house — Osaka is a spokesperson for Louis Vuitton, after all — get this: it’s from none other than British fashion brand ASOS’ bridal collection

But that’s not even the best part. Osaka’s dress, called the Ciara Sequin Kimono-Sleeve Wedding Dress, is still available in sizes 2 to 14 and costs $339, which, as anyone who’s purchased (or tried to purchase) a wedding dress will tell you, is quite affordable.

Shop Osaka’s ASOS dress, as well as a few can’t-miss styles from the brand’s bridal collection, below.

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Michelle Obama Knit Halter Tops For Malia and Sasha During Lockdown

For everyone who took up knitting during the pandemic, only to be mocked by their close ones — think: wisecracks about Meredith Grey celibacy knitting and becoming a grandma at 25 — joke’s on them. Thanks to Michelle Obama, you’ve been vindicated, finally

On Monday, the former First Lady joined TV host Gayle King on CBS This Morning to talk about her Waffles + Mochi campaign, life after being the First Lady, and, yes, knitting during lockdown. “I have freedom to do the things that I want — I’m knitting now,” Obama told King. “No disrespect, but that sounds very old lady,” King replied. “It’s not old lady,” Obama insisted. “I don’t want you to come for my knitting community, Gayle.”

The former First Lady then proudly shared all of her knitting accomplishments: “I made Barack a sweater — a crewneck sweater — that he loves.” Though he hasn’t yet worn it, given the current nice weather, Obama maintained that he will eventually. Another feat? Making knit halter tops — a huge trend across TikTok and spring runways, alike — for her two daughters, Malia and Sasha. “There’s something special about that,” King said. “To know that Mom made this for me.” We couldn’t agree more.

If you were looking for a push to embrace knitting, you just got it. Haters begone!

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