प्रियंका चोपड़ा और निक जोनस ने साल 2018 में जोधपुर में बेहद ग्रैंड वेडिंग की थी। इस शादी के हर लम्हे को परफेक्ट बनाने के लिए करोड़ों रुपये खर्च किए गए थे। दूल्हा और दुल्हन के कपड़े तक लाखों रुपये के थे। अब जब इतना पैसा खर्च हो रहा हो, तो भला तोहफे सस्ते कैसे हो सकते हैं। रिपोर्ट्स की मानें, तो पीसी को शादी में अपनी सास से स्पेशल गहना मिला था, जिसे हाथ से तैयार किया गया था और इसकी कीमत इतनी थी कि कोई उसमें घर तक खरीद ले। बताया जाता है कि प्रियंका चोपड़ा को उनकी सास डेनिस मिलर जोनस से डायमंड के ईयररिंग्स मिले थे। इन्हें Van Cleef & Arpels से लिया गया गया था। स्नोफ्लेक ईयररिंग्स को गोल्ड बेस पर तैयार किया गया था और इनमें करीब 170 हीरे लगाए गए थे। स्नो फ्लैक्स से इंस्पायर्ड इन ईयररिंग्स को परफेक्ट बनाने के लिए डायमंड्स को राउंड शेप में काटा गया था। इन ईयररिंग्स की कॉस्ट ऑफिशल वेबसाइट पर 79,500 अमेरिकी डॉलर्स लिखी गई थी। इसे अगर भारतीय मुद्रा में कन्वर्ट किया जाए, तो यह प्राइस करीब 60 लाख रुपये होती है। अब भई जब कोई हॉलिवुड के सबसे फेमस सिंगर्स में से एक की मां हो और प्रियंका चोपड़ा जैसी बहू मिले, तो उसके लिए इतना महंगा तोहफा लेना तो शायद बनता ही है। वैसे इस बात में कोई शक नहीं कि प्रियंका चोपड़ा को उनके सास-ससुर काफी पसंद करते हैं। इस बात को वह तस्वीरों के जरिए भी अपने इंस्टाग्राम पेजों पर कई बार जाहिर करते दिखाई दे चुके हैं।
सोनाक्षी सिन्हा ने फिल्म 'दबंग' से बॉलिवुड में कदम रखा, तो उनके यूनीक फीचर्स और कर्वी फिगर के लिए उन्हें काफी पसंद किया गया। लोगों ने उन्हें ट्रू इंडियन ब्यूटी बताया। हालांकि, यही चीजें बाद में उनके लिए ट्रोलिंग की वजह बनती गईं। ट्रोल्स ने उन्हें वेट से लेकर उनके कपड़ों के सिलेक्शन को लेकर शिकार बनाना शुरू कर दिया। ऐसा ही एक इंसिडेंट तब हुआ था, जब इस अदाकारा ने ट्रांसपैरंट ड्रेस पहनकर एक अवॉर्ड फंक्शन में शिरकत की थी। इस फंक्शन में सोनाक्षी ने रेड कलर की फिगर हगिंग ड्रेस पहनी थी, जिसका बेस शीयर मटीरियल था। इस पर ओवरऑल रेड वर्क किया गया था। ड्रेस पर नीचे की ओर फिश टेल फिनिश दी गई थी। ड्रेस के फॉल को परफेक्ट बनाने के लिए उसमें नीचे की ओर ब्रॉड फॉल भी जोड़ी गई थी। इस गॉरजस ड्रेस में सामने से प्लंजिंग नेकलाइन दी गई थी, जिसे मिडिल में टूल फैब्रिक से अटैच किया गया था। वहीं फुल स्लीव्स को शोल्डर पर पफ्ड डिजाइन दी गई थी। ड्रेस में अंदर से न्यूड कलर का शॉर्ट लेंथ बॉडी सूट अटैच्ड था, जो सोनाक्षी की स्किन से परफेक्टली मैच कर इल्यूशन क्रिएट कर रहा था। डिजाइनर मोहित राय की इस परफेक्टली स्टिच ड्रेस में सोनाक्षी बेहद गॉरजस ऐंड ग्लैमरस नजर आ रही थीं। यही वजह है कि वह उस दिन सभी अदाकाराओं पर भारी पड़ गई थीं। हालांकि, कुछ लोगों को सोनाक्षी की यह सी-थ्रू ड्रेस बिल्कुल पसंद नहीं आई थी। उन्होंने इसे 'चीप' और 'वल्गर' बताया था। वहीं कुछ ने इस अदाकारा को 'बेशर्म' बताते हुए'संस्कार' तक याद दिला दिए थे। यूजर्स इस सब के बीच सोनाक्षी के पिता शत्रुघन सिन्हा को भी घसीटने से बाज नहीं आए थे और ऐक्टर से अपनी बेटी को 'सलीके के कपड़े पहनना सिखाने' की सलाह दे डाली थी। वैसे बेबाक सोनाक्षी को इस पूरी ट्रोलिंग से कोई फर्क नहीं पड़ा था और उन्होंने ये बात कॉमेंट के जरिए भी साफ कर दी थी। वहीं दूसरी ओर ऐक्ट्रेस के फैन्स उनके फेवर में उतर आए थे और सोनाक्षी को एक के बाद एक कई कॉम्प्लिमेंट्स दिए थे।
The canals in Venice are clear again. Cows are returning to the sea. My feet, soft from 100 days of walking around barefoot inside, look like they haven’t known a day of suffering — not a single tan line, callous, or blister. I have not seen my feet look like this since my infant brain could first differentiate my own body parts from a houseplant. Now, when I look down, I get vertigo: My feet, serene and chill, peer up at the rest of me, which is roiling with chaos. I have stress rashes on my face, my hands are like blocks of concrete, and my guts burn each time I read the news. My head and my heart are world-weary, but my feet are brand-new.
My feet are healing. Shoes are their virus.
The other day, I put on a pair of shoes just to see what would happen. I was doing a lot of this kind of visceral revisiting during this latest month in quarantine, trying on many aspects of my old life just to experience the sensation: Ordering a meal via a delivery app, watching a reality TV show that used to feel cathartic, straightening my hair in front of the mirror. Each made me feel a sense of sadness but not exactly in a yearning way. It felt like a bummer, a once-familiar, now-foreign thing that didn’t comfort nor satiate me. It didn’t fit with my current life, and I couldn’t imagine a future one in which that takeout, trash TV, and a flat iron would play a role. Too much had changed, myself included.
But when I put on those shoes — mules with apple-sized red orbs for heels that I had always considered too ridiculous to wear in the Before Times — I didn’t feel sad. In my maternity sweatsuit and the topknot bun that’s become my standard work-from-home look, I looked ridiculous, but I still stood a little taller, and felt a little lighter. Walking from room to room, it felt good not to plod. It didn’t matter that I only wore them for a couple of hours, most of which were spent at my desk taking Zoom calls, but the shift boosted my disposition for the rest of the day. I can’t explain the psychology; why my mood was lifted with the addition of a hard sole makes no sense. But all I can say is that it felt strange and new to wear shoes inside, and it felt good to experience strangeness that didn’t crush me.
Shoes have never been part of my indoor life. Like lots of city dwellers and neat freaks (and Asians, too — hey guys), I leave them at the front door so I can preserve some sort of threshold between the grime and burdens of outside and the controlled serenity of inside. But these days, I find myself wanting to bring shoes inside. I’ve found all my old house slippers, acquired some new ones, and matched them to my inside clothes. When I need an extra pick-me-up, I’ve been reaching for pairs of rarely worn, clean-soled shoes — fussy slippers, too-small heels, obscenely patterned clogs. I wear them for no one to witness but myself. Inside shoes have helped me feel comfortable in navigating unusualness, and settled in these new patterns of solitude and chaos. I doubt they’ll be part of my After Times, but I feel like they’re helping me arrive there with some good humor and lighter spirits.
Below, we’ve asked a few of our favorite stylists to show us their Inside Shoes. Hope they provide a mood boost for you, like it did for us.
Christine Nicholson — “I turned 30 last year, and I’ve finally found comfort and joy in my style. I love UGGs (sue me); they’re incredibly comfortable and feel like an outside slipper on days when I have to make a grocery run. My socks are by Comme Si. They’re very soft and perfect for doing the shoe-with-sock look.”
Margaret Williamson Bechtold — “I’m barefoot most days, so I had to dust off my shoe shelves for this assignment. Featuring my favorite gloves I uncovered when reorganizing my styling kit for the billionth time during quar.”
Danasia Sutton — “This look was inspired by how I would like to feel about summer right now. Unfortunately, COVID-19 had other plans for us. So I decided to bring a spring/summer feel to this look! The white reminds me of the beach and clear skies, while colorful socks remind me of all the pretty flowers that flourish during this time.”
Doria Santlofer — During quarantine, I try to wear things that made me feel good that also visually give me some pleasure, like a fuzzy red sock or a colorful beaded ankle bracelet. My outfit here includes vintage moccasins (a pair I’ve been cleaning and refurbishing for over a decade), a sweatsuit from Entireworld, a California-based brand that uses primarily organic or recycled fabrics and who enforces strict fair trade factory standards, plus accessories from two local, independent NYC designers: Comme Si socks and Sasha Samuel jewelry. Being home the past few months made me realize how much less I need to own and consume and the value in supporting brands who have responsible sustainability practices and stand for social justice.
Anahita Moussavian — These slides from American Eagle have been my vacation slides for the last two or three years, but have become my go-to shoe during this stay-at-home time. Slip-on and shiny: instant mood lifter! A prop styling bonus: this sweet little rainbow, flowery sculpture lives at the gallery space where I have been quarantining, and has provided a lot of joy during these strange days.”
Kimberley Gordon — “I’m quite the homebody, regardless of COVID-19; as a designer who works from home, I need a relief from fashion. I have lots of things I love to do, but collecting and creating miniatures is one of my most relaxing pastimes. I like wearing colorful slippers pretty much all day. I have a collection of fancy feathery slides also from one of my favorite brands, Brother Vellies. My dress is from my own line, Selkie.”
Eliza Huber — “I bought these loafers right before quarantine began after months spent contemplating whether or not they were worth the splurge. I got to wear them one time before storing them away for the first six weeks spent at home. Then, one day, I decided to put them on, just to wear them from the kitchen to my bedroom and back again (for my sixth snack of the day, of course). I wear them all the time now, whether I’m going anywhere or not (usually not).”
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Amidst a pandemic, the 2020 BET Awards took place on Sunday night with virtual performances and acceptance speeches. For its 20th anniversary, the award ceremony, hosted by Amanda Seales, set the bar at an all-time high for award shows to come, with a powerful speech by Beyoncé, who was awarded the 2020 Humanitarian Award by none other than former (and present in our hearts) First Lady Michelle Obama and an emotional performance by Alicia Keys.
There were also a number of fashion moments that stood out, from Queen Bey's stunning ensembles in the trailer for her new Disney+ virtual album, Black Is King, to Megan Thee Stallion’s velvet co-ord and Lizzo’s Old Hollywood-esque gown (her second look of the night!), which the artists wore to accept their BET Awards for Best Female Hip Hop Artist and Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, respectively, virtually.
Ahead, we rounded up a list of our favorite style moments from the 2020 BET Awards.
Beyoncé
Originally meant to run alongside The Lion King: The Gift soundtrack, Beyoncé's Black Is King film is more relevant now than ever before. In addition to a very powerful message, the trailer for the film also showcased an array of beautiful fashion, including an ensemble worn by Beyoncé while atop a horse: metallic heels, a horned headpiece, and cow-print dress.
Lizzo (Pt. 1)
Who says you can't wear lingerie to an award show? And while you're at it, drink a tropical cocktail? Every aspect of Lizzo's first look of the night was, without a doubt, "Good As Hell."
Lizzo (Pt. 2)
For her second fashion moment of the night, Lizzo chose a stunning off-the-shoulder custom Mônot gown, in which she graciously accepted her award for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist of the Year.
Alicia Keys
For her performance of the song "Perfect Way To Die," that honored the lives lost at the hands of police violence, Alicia Keys wore a long black leather trench coat, paired with a crop top, hoop earrings, and matching leather pants styled by Jason Bolden.
Amanda Seales
Amanda Seales proved last night that award show hosts are essential — but only if you pick the right one. Seales, styled by Bryon Javar, wore a total of 13 looks — all of which were designed by Black designers — over the course of the night.
Megan Thee Stallion
Megan Thee Stallion's BET look was the subject of every viewer's "Fever" dream last night. How could it — it being an ultra-sexy velvet co-ord — not be?
Chloe x Halle
Powerhouse duo Chloe x Halle debuted their latest hit from the Ungodly Hour album with a visually stunning performance, which featured a number of looks, all of which were styled by Zerina Akers, who is also Beyoncé's stylist, and designed by TLZ L'FEMME. From all-black latex ensembles to tracksuits made of 3M reflective fabric, this video is fashion at its finest.
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There’s no question about it: We’re living in unprecedented times, and change is (finally) happening on all fronts — locally, nationally, and globally. This season, Unbothered and Target are proud to partner on a platform to keep that momentum going by sharing the stories of Black women who are reclaiming joy, defying stereotypes, and proving that summer is definitively not canceled.
The ocean beckons us all in radically different ways. For some, simply sunbathing where the water kisses the shores is the extent of their relationship with the waves. But for Natasha Brown, a 32-year-old Bronx-bred surfer from New York, the water is where she surrenders herself entirely — and where she found her identity.
Brown was first drawn to the ocean — the rhythm of its waves, its depth, its range of blue hues — at the age of four. The then-preschooler would jump into the water without warning, prompting her mother to enroll her in weekly swimming lessons to ensure the tiny risk-taker could safely explore her aquatic interests.
“We had to take the train and transfer quite a bit just so that I could attend classes in Manhattan,” she recalls. “And from there, as I got older, I discovered and became infatuated with surfing.”
After seeing one particular surfer on TV, Brown’s fire and curiosity for the sport swelled. While the pro-wave rider wasn’t a physical representation of her, she still inspired Brown, resulting in her begging her mother to take her to a Long Island beach for her first surfing experience. “I was around seven and there were all these crappy waves,” she recalls. “But I was still able to touch a surfboard and dance on the wave. That meant the world to me.”
Given Brown’s hometown borough’s lack of surfing beaches, she constantly chased undulating waves in faraway places. As a teen, she and her mother traveled frequently to Jamaica, where she spent entire days on the beach with her cousins. During her senior year of high school, she scoured the nation for a college near a body of water, but ending up landing at a university in New York on a scholarship. It wasn’t until she moved to New Orleans in 2010 to become an educator that she would catch swells consistently — every few weeks, she would drive several hours to surf the gulf near Pensacola, FL.
But as much joy as surfing brought her, Brown wrestled with issues — as early as seventh grade, in fact — surrounding her body image and natural hair. She was acutely aware that she was the lone Black girl in most surfing circles and felt shame for developing a curvier shape than her fellow surfers. It took her years, well into her adulthood, to accept her body. “It was almost a forced acceptance,” she admits, “because if you’re surfing for four hours a day, you can’t just eat a salad.”
She also faced inner conflict over protective hairstyles that wouldn’t weigh her down on the board and would also look presentable at work. But the freedom she found in surfing ended up outweighing these concerns, and over the years, she learned to accept herself — her body, her hair, everything — on dry land as well.
“When I tried other sports, they just didn’t feel like me, similar to when I would straighten my natural hair,” she says. “I thought wearing my hair in ways that appeased others is what I was supposed to do, but I knew it wasn’t authentic to me.”
When she moved to California in 2016, she started volunteering at Brown Girl Surf, an Oakland-based community-driven nonprofit that promotes diversity and gives surfers of color access to resources. Since she didn’t have a Black female surfer to admire growing up, it became increasingly important for her to mentor others.
“I can’t imagine the impact it would have made on a younger me to see a female of color riding the waves, so volunteering with them was really monumental,” Brown says. “It was really special to help young girls who look like me and had that same connection to water and help foster that relationship.”
She had moved to the Bay Area after spending a couple of years in Costa Rica, where she resided in an uber-diverse community bursting with Black, Latinx, and other people from all across the world. Initially, she left the colorful, lively surf town due to pressure from her family to focus on a more career-oriented future. As a compromise, Brown settled briefly in Oakland where she could build a career in educational technology and maintain her involvement in a surfing community.
Now, she’s back in Costa Rica, having found a way to return to her “dream town rooted in Jamaican culture” by working at a company that provides a literacy app for students, and surfing for fun no fewer than three hours a day. Her time with Brown Girl Surf is currently limited because of distance, but she continues to help break down roadblocks for Black and Brown girls. “I focus on fundraising efforts and additional support to our youth of color in the surf community,” says Brown, whose philanthropic endeavors include raising money for competition fees and using social media to promote the organization.
It’s been tough for her to stay dry during this global pause, but she’s finding ways to stay fit for her return to the ocean, including daily 20-mile bike rides and doing yoga on balance-training boards to strengthen her core. It’s been especially difficult for her to see what’s happening to her community from another country.
“The feeling of frustration amongst Black people is nothing new — but what gives me hope is that we are no longer alone. It’s inspiring to see how many allies have shown themselves in my own personal life,” she says. “Does it mean I can sit back and do nothing? Of course not. But now there are others I can reach out to in support of creating a society where the experience of our Black children is no different than others of a different race.”
Current events prompted her and her friends to launch Wolaba Youth Project, an organization that provides BIPOC children with the support and resources of which they would otherwise not have access, including surf training, agricultural workshops, and classes on essential skills. The hope is to uplift and prepare children to become the next generation of leaders and make a positive impact on the community. Or, if anything, inspire them to love the water as much as she does. Because for her, the ocean is the only place where she truly finds solace. “For better or worse,” she says, “surfing has allowed me to be true to myself.”
Shop Brown’s top picks from Target:
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Most summers, we’re typically a selfie away from an Instagram-worthy moment: Venture outside with a straw hat, and boom. Drive to the beach and spend the day watching the waves roll in — done. Plan a rooftop party with your closest friends (and your friends' friends and their friends), and you have an entire album of mementos. But these days, with social-distancing guidelines implemented in most cities, finding fun moments will require a bit more creativity (and even with some parts of the country reopening, it's understandable if you were still cautious about social gatherings).
To help you find inspiration, Unbothered has partnered up with Target to round up 14 standout beauty and fashion items that promise to liven up any photo opp, whether it's from your bedroom or your backyard. There are dresses rich in bold hues, a head scarf in a fierce print, and a matte lipstick that packs a punch. And we included sunscreen in the mix, because we both know the rumor isn’t completely true — Black can crack. Shop our favorite pieces, ahead.
This summer dress may be simple in style, but it more than makes up for it with a color-rich, siren-red shade. Wear it alone or layer it with a cardigan or an open oversized button-down shirt.
A New Day Sleeveless Ballet Dress, $, available at TargetBelieve us, there’s nothing worse than wearing a cult-favorite sunscreen only to discover it leaves your skin looking ashy. That’s why we’re into this octinoxate-, silicone-, and aluminum-free sunscreen that's designed for Black girls: It guards against premature sun damage and keeps our melanin poppin’.
Black Girl Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30, $, available at TargetProtect your curls with a silk square scarf covered in a fierce print for a statement-making look (even if you're just in a white tee and jeans).
A New Day Animal Print Silk Square Scarf, $, available at TargetSoft neutrals are our jam for the summer, but finding a true beige on darker skin tones can be a challenge. This season, reach for a more playful color, like this pastel blue shade that screams, "Hello, summer!”
Essie Nail Polish in Bikini So Teeny, $, available at TargetWe love jewelry that’s perfect for any destination — in or out of our backyard —and this one fits the bill. Wear it around the pool or while walking around the block.
SUGARFIX by BaubleBar Geometric Resin Hoop Earrings, $, available at TargetA comfortable dress that’s perfect for lounging? Check. Welcome warm weather with this breezy floral number that was made for backyard fun or your next trip to the islands (it's okay to still want to plan ahead!).
A New Day Short Sleeve Ruffle Hem Dress, $, available at TargetIf you’re serious about getting a summer glow, you’ll want to snag this shimmer body oil that will make you look like an absolute snack. The best thing about it? Not only does the coconut oil have a sweet subtle scent, it also helps moisturize dry skin without leaving behind a greasy finish.
Olive + M Shimmer + Glow Body Oil, $, available at TargetIf you want your tie-dye sweatsuit in swimwear form, here it is: This brilliant blue bikini that boasts a tie-dye pattern that mimics the ocean waves.
Xhilaration Blue Tie-Dye Bralette Bikini Top, $, available at Target
Xhilaration Blue Tie-Dye Bikini Bottom, $, available at TargetInvite drama with this bright red lipstick with major staying power. It glides onto your lips as a gloss, but finishes in a beautiful matte that’s not super drying.
The Lip Bar Matte Liquid Lipstick, $, available at TargetSearching for ways to look chic while wearing a mask? We hear you, girl, which is why these shell drop earrings are everything you're looking for. And because of their neutral tones, you can style them with everything you own.
A New Day Shell Drop Earrings, $, available at TargetNothing makes your melanin pop more than a simple white cotton dress. Finish your look with loud, colorful accessories and a bright lip, or take a subtler approach with chic leather extras.
A New Day Sleeveless Tiered Dress, $, available at TargetMatch the sun's rays with this two-piece that's rich in a not-so-mellow yellow color. We especially love this set because the cinched top provides an extra lift.
Xhilaration Lemon Yellow Cinch-Front Bralette Bikini Top, $, available at Target
Xhilaration Lemon Yellow Bikini Bottom, $, available at TargetThe ultimate eyeshadow palette for whatever mood you're in: earth tones (for a subtle look), deep burgundy (for drama), and glitter (for experimentation).
Coloured Raine Eyeshadow Palette, $, available at TargetThese comfortable slides, which are crafted with a striped canvas criss-cross upper, somehow have the ability to elevate any look, and yet are still casual enough for everyday wear.
A New Day Knotted Bow Slide Sandals, $, available at Target
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LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 01: Florence Pugh arrives at the Charles Finch & CHANEL Pre-BAFTA Party at 5 Hertford Street on February 1, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
“Stupid doesn’t even cut it,” Pugh wrote on Saturday. “I was uneducated. I was unread…I grew up watching my high profile pop culture icons adopting cultures in similar ways, so I didn’t think wrong of doing it too. I now need to be aware that people are looking up to me and I must address my own poor actions.”
In a lengthy Instagram post, Pugh explained that a fan called her out for sharing a photo of herself appropriating Rastafarian culture and captioning it with a Shaggy lyric. Pugh was 17 at the time.
She went on to write that she didn’t learn about cultural appropriation until a year later. Pugh remembered showing off her cornrows to a friend at a photo shoot, and feeling “defensive and confused” when her friend explained “the history and heartbreak” of white women exploiting Black culture. Pugh describes her reaction at the time as “white fragility coming out plain and simple.”
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She also recalled wearing henna as a child after learning about the art form and its origins from an Indian shop owner in Oxford. In 2017, when henna and Bindis became a trend popularized at events like Coachella, Pugh began to question her own past usage and respect for Indian culture. “I remember seeing large makeup brands selling an ‘Easy! Quick dry!’ henna ink pen and stencil…No one cared about the origin,” she wrote. “I thought because I was taught about it differently, I was an exception. And here’s the problem: I actually wasn’t being respectful in how I was using it. I wore this culture on my terms only, to parties, at dinner.”
Pugh closed her statement by condemning the ways in which cultures and religions are “used and abused” for the sake of trends, and apologizing for not addressing her past behavior sooner. “To see change I must be part of the change,” she captioned the post.
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Update: Gap is not going ahead with the Telfar collaboration “at this time.”
Following the announcement of the forthcoming Kanye West x Gap line, social media was quick to ask about the future of the Telfar collaboration, which, according to Business of Fashion, was “postponed indefinitely” in March. According to a tweet by The Cut‘s fashion news writer Emilia Petrarca, who spoke to reps from Telfar, the brand never received a postponement fee for the collaboration, nor were they communicated with about the future of the collaboration or the Yeezy Gap line.
In response, Gap provided Refinery29 with the following statement: “While we’ve chosen not to move forward with the Gap x Telfar partnership at this time, we’re making whole on our payment regardless and have only respect and appreciation for Telfar’s time and vision.”
This story was originally published on January 17, 2020.
Gap — one of America’s most ubiquitous stores — and Telfar, one of its most provocative designers, have announced a partnership that is arguably the most exciting collab of 2020. Telfar shared the news in an Instagram post yesterday, with a graphic that’s a hybrid of the two iconic logos. The announcement was celebrated during Paris Men’s Fashion Week at Gap’s multi-level store, which was turned into an after-hours club.
The storefront windows were given the Telfar treatment, showcasing intimate images shot by artist Elliot Jerome Brown Jr from the Fall Winter 2020 show, which took place during Pitti Uomo in Florence last week. Inside, according to the brand, retail displays were encased in metal mesh, and merchandise tables became stages for performances by musicians such as Yves Tumor, SOPHIE, Hirakish, Hawa, CRYSTALLMESS, Sega Bodega, and Total Freedom.
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With a shared philosophy of “accessibility, democracy and a wardrobe rooted in universal basics and affordable garments that can be worn in unique ways,” as stated by the press release, the two companies are the perfect partners to co-create a collection that “inspires freedom of expression and drives positive change.”
Vogue reported that they will debut the product drops later this year. Founder and designer Telfar Clemens told the publication that his team met with Gap last year. The designer was inspired by the way the company caters to “regular people,” and said that he appreciates how it’s known for its “ubiquity” and “accessibility.” This makes sense considering his longtime dedication to designing genderless clothes, and the growing popularity of his unisex vegan leather bags that have an approachable price point.
“Gap is an iconic American brand with a rich history rooted in embracing diversity and promoting creativity and innovation, and the Telfar brand is built on these same principles,” Gap’s Vice President of Adult Design, John Caruso, said in the press release. “From the moment we began talking with Telfar about the collaboration, we were captivated by his vision and the parallels between the brands, and we are excited to unveil a partnership built on these shared values.” The celebratory event also marked Gap’s first time having a presence at Paris Fashion Week Men’s.
Regarding the new partnership, Clemens expressed in the statement, “It shouldn’t be a surprise that I’m obsessed with Gap — what I do is about the idea of ‘normal’ — and changing that — because that is when you change real life. Gap created the blueprint for my brand because the Gap person is literally everybody: every possible race, gender, rich, poor. I want to take that idea to the year 2020 — and to take my clothes outside of just fashion capitals and boutiques and actually make them available for everybody.” For Clemens, working with Gap is a dream come true, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for this collaboration.
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कियारा आडवाणी अपने डेब्यू के टाइम से ही फैशन के मामले में हमेशा टॉप क्लास रही हैं। इस वजह से इस बाला को काफी कवरेज भी मिलता है और लड़कियां भी उनके स्टाइल स्टेटमेंट को फॉलो करती हैं। हालांकि, कभी-कभी अंजाने में इस अदाकारा से भी ऐसी भूल हो जाती है, जिससे उन्हें तारीफ की जगह ट्रोलिंग का सामना करना पड़ जाता है। ऐसा ही कुछ तब हुआ था, जब कियारा अपनी एक फिल्म के प्रमोशन में जुटी थीं। इस दौरान उन्होंने वाइट कलर का क्रॉप टॉप और जैकेट पहनी थी। इसके साथ वेस्ट फिट स्कर्ट थी, जिसमें नीचे की ओर एक थाई हाई स्लिट और बाकी नी हाई स्लिट्स थीं। यह पूरी आउटफिट की स्टाइल को कई गुना बढ़ाती दिख रही थीं। इस आउटफिट में कियारा भी काफी प्रिटी नजर आ रही थीं। हालांकि, तस्वीरें सामने आते ही, एक इंस्टाग्राम पेज ने इसे हाईलाइट करने में समय नहीं लगाया कि असल में दूसरे ब्रैंड की कॉपी है। इस बाला ने जो आउटफिट पहनी थी वह Purple Paisley ब्रैंड की थी। बिल्कुल ऐसी ही ड्रेस में कियारा की अपीयरेंस से पहले ऐक्ट्रेस रोजलीन सांचेज को देखा गया था। रोजलीन ने जो ड्रेस पहनी थी, वह Thurley ब्रैंड के रिजॉर्ट कलेक्शन 18/19 में से ली गई थी। इस हॉलिवुड ऐक्ट्रेस ने अपनी तस्वीरें इंस्टाग्राम पर भी पोस्ट की थीं। इन्हीं तस्वीरों और कियारा के फोटोज को कंपेयर करते हुए लोगों ने ड्रेस की ट्रोलिंग करना शुरू कर दी थी। लोगों ने मजाक उड़ाते हुए कहा था कि 'कॉपी तो फर्स्ट क्लास है'। इस ट्रोलिंग से हाल ये हुआ कि कॉपी करने वाले ब्रैंड को अपने इंस्टाग्राम पेज के कॉमेंट्स तक बंद कर देने पड़े थे।
कई बार हमारे साथ अचानक कुछ ऐसा हो जाता है, जिसकी हमने उम्मीद भी नहीं की होती है। और अगर यह कुछ अच्छा हो तब, तो खुशी का ठिकाना नहीं रहता। ऐसा ही कुछ ब्राइड प्रियंका प्रकाश के साथ हुआ था, जो गई थीं अपने लिए लहंगा लेने, लेकिन स्टोर पर पहुंचने पर उन्हें मॉडलिंग का ऑफर मिल गया, वो भी फेमस फैशन डिजाइनर सब्यसाची मुखर्जी से।
फेमस किड्स शो 'शाका-लाका बूम-बूम' में अपनी एक्टिंग का जादू चलाने वाली एक्ट्रेस हंसिका मोटवानी निश्चित रूप से दक्षिण फिल्म इंडस्ट्री की सबसे स्टाइलिश अभिनेत्रियों में से एक हैं। वह जो कुछ भी करती हैं या पहनती हैं, उसे वायरल होने में ज्यादा समय नहीं लगता। हंसिका के पास यूं तो फैशन आइटम की भरमार है लेकिन इसके बाद भी उनके कलेक्शन में कुछ चीजें ऐसी हैं जो उन्हें दूसरों से हटकर बनाती हैं। जी हां, एक्ट्रेस के पास महंगे बैग्स का एक शानदार कलेक्शन है जिनकी कीमतें आपके होश उड़ा देंगी।
फैशन इंडस्ट्री हमेशा से ही अपने विवादों की वजह से सुर्खियों में रहने के लिए जानी जाती है। इस जगत में डिज़ाइनर से लेकर स्टाइलिस्ट और सेलिब्रिटीज से लेकर फैशन आर्टिस्ट तक के बीच में किसी न किसी बात पर को लेकर टकराव होता ही रहता है। लेकिन इससे भी ज्यादा चौंकाने वाली बात यह है कि यहां जाने-माने फैशन डिजाइनर्स किसी सेलेब्रिटी को अपने ऑउटफिट देने या उनको स्टाइल करने से साफ़ मना कर देते हैं। खैर, अभी तक इस लिस्ट में हमें सिर्फ हिना खान का नाम ही पता था जहां कुछ डिज़ाइनरों ने उनके लिए कान्स ऑउटफिट डिज़ाइन करने से साफ इनकार कर दिया था, लेकिन क्या आप जानते हैं कि समंदर पार भी ऐसी कई मशहूर हस्तियां हैं जिन्हें इस तरह के मुद्दे का सामना करना पड़ा है।
अपने बच्चों को हर पैरंट्स बेस्ट देने की कोशिश करते हैं, फिर चाहे बात उनके कपड़ों की हो, खिलौनों की या फिर पढ़ाई से लेकर अन्य चीजों की। इसी फेहरिस्त में टीवी ऐक्टर जय भानुशाली और माही विज भी आते हैं, जो एक प्यारी सी बेटी के पैरंट्स हैं। यह स्टार कपल भी बेटी तारा भानुशाली पर जमकर प्यार लुटाता है और उसके लिए बेस्ट देने में पैसों की फिक्र नहीं करता। इसका एक उदाहरण तब देखने को मिला था, जब 10 महीने की तारा वर्ल्ड फेमस लग्जरी ब्रैंड Gucci के कपड़ों में नजर आई थी। कुछ समय पहले इंस्टाग्राम पर तारा की एक तस्वीर शेयर की गई थी, जिसमें वह बेबी पिंक कलर का स्लीपसूट पहनी नजर आई थी। इस शार्ट लेंथ सूट में हाफ स्लीव्स डिजाइन थी और शोल्डर पर स्नैप फास्टनर थे। 100 पर्सेंट कॉटन से बने इस स्लीपसूट पर फ्रंट में विटेंज Gucci लोगो था, जो ब्रैंड के रेडी टू मेड मेन्स ऐंड विमिनवेअर से इंस्पायर्ड था। ब्रैंड की ऑफिशल वेबसाइट पर भी यह स्लीपसूट अवेलेबल है, जिसके साथ इसकी प्राइस डीटेल्स भी मेंशन की गई हैं। इसके मुताबिक, विंटेज लोगो वाले बेबी स्लीपसूट की कीमत अमेरिकी डॉलर में 240 है, जो भारतीय मुद्रा में करीब 19 हजार रुपये के बराबर है। वैसे तारा ने जो पिंक स्लीपसूट पहना था, उसके साथ अन्य चीजों का कॉम्बो भी साइट पर देखा जा सकता है। इस कॉम्बो की कीमत 310 डॉलर्स है, जो इंडियन करंसी में करीब 24 हजार रुपये होती है। यानी अगर इस कपल ने ये कॉम्बो लिया होगा, तो उन्होंने 24 हजार रुपये करीब खर्च किए होंगे। तैमूर भी नहीं पहनता इतने महंगे कपड़े वैसे आपको बता दें कि इतने महंगे कपड़े करीना कपूर और सैफ अली खान का लाडला तैमूर अली खान भी नहीं पहनता है। बेबो ने खुद ये स्वीकार किया था कि वह अपने बेटे के लिए Gucci या Prada से कपड़े नहीं लेती हैं। इसकी जगह वह Zara, H&M और Adidas जैसे ब्रैंड्स से शॉपिंग करती हैं, जो बेहद इकनॉमिकल होते हैं।
