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तस्वीरें: सोनम कपूर ने पहनी ऐसी साड़ी, देखकर रह जाएंगे हैरान January 23, 2020 at 09:20PM

बॉलिवुड ऐक्ट्रेस सोनम कपूर इंडस्ट्री की सबसे बड़ी फैशनिस्ता में से एक हैं। सोनम, अपने कपड़ों के साथ एक्सपेरिमेंट करने से परहेज नहीं करतीं। बीते दिनों पेरिस फैशन वीक में पहुंची सोनम कपूर नजर आयीं tuxedo स्टाइल साड़ी में।

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Early 1990s queer ball culture in New York City was legendary, and continues to be relevant — so much so that one Copenhagen-based brand designed an entire collection around it. And with its puff sleeves, patterned tights, and clashing prints, the line acts as a reminder of why we fell in love with fashion in the first place.

This week, Stine Goya launched its Spring Summer 2020 collection, which was inspired by films like Kiki and Paris Is Burning — both of which portray New York’s ballroom culture, an iconic institution for the LGBTQ community. Kiki is the story of a group of young, Black, queer New Yorkers who, in the early ‘90s, gathered at the Christopher Street Pier in Greenwich Village to practice ballroom (the performance art form that Madonna famously appropriated in her music video “Vogue”). Jennie Livingston’s Paris Is Burning is a 1991 documentary surrounding the stylish and competitive ballroom competitions that took place in the ‘80s and ‘90s.

To recreate the expressive quality of these films, Stine Goya combined bold, extravagant patterns, vibrant colors, and over-the-top silhouettes. “Our new styles — the Fina & the Leor — are tighter. Shoes — the Indyas — are taller,” the press release reads. Everything was taken to new levels, just as ballroom called for.

Goya went on to create a new hand-painted design that can be seen throughout the entirety of the collection. She calls it the Dancers. 

This isn’t the first time that the brand has been inspired by dance. For her Fall Winter 2019 collection, inspired by Truman Capote’s famous Black and White Ball, Goya had 10 models, all dressed in sustainable garb, perform a contemporary dance choreographed by Puerto Rican artist Kianí Del Valle. The performance was meant to portray that sustainability doesn’t have to be so serious or limiting, but rather it can be, like the dance, a chance to let loose and have fun. 

But dance isn’t the only common factor between the two collections. Just as in her FW19 collection, SS20 contains a sustainable message. “The vibrant Polka Dot and Hearts stories across the Mainline are created entirely from recycled polyester,” the brand explains. “The Ina Dress, featuring hand-sewn applique fabric flowers, combines GOTS Certified Silk Organza, Tencel Lyocell and Lenzing Ecovero Viscose with intricate embroidering techniques.”

See how Stine Goya brought both films to life by shopping the entire SS20 collection, available now on StineGoya.com.

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CARDIFF, WALES – JANUARY 22: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrives at Ely and Careau Children’s Centre on January 22, 2020 in Cardiff, Wales. The visit is part of HRH’s 24-hour tour of the country to launch ‘5 big questions on the under 5s’. (Photo by Geoff Caddick – WPA POOL/Getty Images)

Amidst all of the buzz around Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s departure from the royal family, Kate Middleton was spotted yesterday tending to her royal duties wearing a black turtleneck with a pleated leopard print skirt from Zara. While the skirt is not currently listed on the Zara website (sad face), according to multiple outlets, it cost $13. Though the price tag and outfit choice might come as a shock to some, this isn’t the first time the Duchess of Cambridge has worn a Zara item. In fact, one might even go as far as to call her a Zara superfan.

Earlier this month, Kate wore a houndstooth dress by the brand that originally cost $129 — but was marked down to $35.99 — before it sold out, according to Insider. In the past, she’s been spotted wearing $50 black Zara work pants and a $35 sparkly Zara necklace. She even wore a Zara dress to her sister Pippa’s wedding. While Kate’s longstanding affinity for the mainstream brand has been the subject of many articles, fan blogs, and more, Cosmopolitan went as far as tracking all of her best Zara moments. 

As the media and fans alike have relentlessly obsessed over her Kate’s style choices, particularly her ability to successfully execute a high-low wardrobe and rock casual looks while still looking regal, it’s worth pointing out why her love of Zara matters. 

The royal family was infamous for its mysteriousness and inaccessibility until Princess Diana came into the picture. With her iconic athletic sweatshirts and biker shorts, Diana stole the hearts of people across the globe. She was a bit of an outsider (though her family is said to have had ties to the royal family); she was kind and nurturing; and in a way, she was almost one of us. While Kate’s family also has ties to the royal family, there’s a similar air about her, and it is through her style that she’s also developed an even deeper approachability. 

Therefore, when the Duchess wears a brand like Zara, it makes people feel like they can connect with her and potentially own something she’s worn, too. While Diana fans saw images of her on the pages of their newspapers and magazines (gossip ones especially), and could emulate her style, thanks to the advent of digital media, we can see images of Kate within hours of an appearance and easily find out the brands behind her clothes. It’s no wonder many of the items she wears sell out immediately.

While Zara’s relative accessibility has helped make Kate a more approachable royal, it’s important to note that the company is one of the major brands that has come under fire for its fast fashion practices. With this, it would be impactful if Kate further used her platform to talk about how to be a more mindful consumer. And while she’s already a fan of re-wearing clothes and donned ethical fashion label Beulah, we’d love to see her support more affordable, eco-conscious brands, too. 

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It was only a few days ago that legendary fashion designer Jean-Paul Gaultier announced his retirement from Paris couture fashion week, noting that his spring 2020 show would be his final one. On Twitter he shared a video in which he casually told someone the news over the phone in French, writing in the post, “This show celebrating 50 years of my career will also be my last.” 

The 67-year-old gained recognition for dressing Madonna in reinvented corsets and continued to become famous for his designs that subverted traditional style and gender codes, including skirts for men. In addition to his riotous designs, he is known for his uncharacteristic casting, often employing street casting and showcasing diverse models long before inclusion was an industry buzzword. He also created a television series called “Eurotrash,” did a stint as the creative director of Hermès from 2003 to 2010, and collaborated with cool kid brand Supreme on a ready-to-wear collection in 2019. Needless to say, the designer has achieved a lot in the past 50 years, and is well-deserving of a new chapter.

This show celebrating 50 years of my career will also be my last. But rest assured Haute Couture will continue with a new concept. pic.twitter.com/PJCC53K4tm

— Jean Paul Gaultier (@JPGaultier) January 17, 2020

On Twitter, many people called him a fashion icon and thanked him for his contributions, while others called it the “end of an era.” And though the news is definitely emotional for fashion fans and culture at large, in the same post, JPG also shared that his “Haute Couture will continue with a new concept.” While we’re anxiously awaiting more details on what that might look like, yesterday the designer presented his big celebratory show. And in true Jean-Paul Gaultier form it was one we will never forget.

Showcasing over 200 looks featuring upcycled garments from his archive, the theatrical show included a mix of supermodels, fresh-faced models, dancers, movie stars, and pop culture icons. Among the iconic group was Gigi and Bella Hadid, Karlie Kloss, Winnie Harlow, Irina Shayk, Coco Rocha, Paris Jackson, Yasmin Le Bon, Farida Khelfa, Erin O’Connor, Rossy de Palma, Amanda Lear, and Estelle Lefébure. There were even performances by Catherine Ringer of Les Rita Mitsouko and Boy George.

“We have a lot of models that I love who came especially to make my show, so I am very happy,” the designer told British Vogue backstage at the Theatre du Châtelet where the show took place. The audience was just as buzzworthy as the models that walked his show. According to Vogue, the crowd included Isabel Marant, Dries Van Noten, Christian Louboutin, Mary Katrantzou, Christian Lacroix, Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren, Paco Rabanne’s Julien Dossena, and Gaultier’s former intern Nicolas Ghesquière. We can’t wait to see what JPG will do next.

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