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19 Jun

Kate Middleton Does ‘80s Dressing in Alessandra Wealthy for

LONDON — It’s been a 12 months of many firsts for the British royal family. King Charles III led his first Garter Day service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor on Monday, June 19, surrounded by his family, including Queen Camilla, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. The senior members of the royal family walked in procession to the chapel. Kate Middleton wore a bespoke white Alessandra Wealthy dress with brown polka dots. She matched the dress with two-tone pumps from the identical London-based brand and added a black Philip Treacy hat with polka dot detailing. The princess also wore her late mother-in-law Princess Diana’s pearl earrings. The Princess of Wales in Alessandra Wealthy. Getty Images Your complete ensemble...
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23 May

Costume Designer Ruth Carter Talks Dressing in Black Film

COURTESY OF RUTH CARTER “It was out of this world, otherworldly. It was God saying ‘You’re fulfilling your purpose girl and the individuals who support and love you might be here to applaud your efforts, your exertions and your sacrifice,’” Ruth Carter told WWD regarding the Oscar she won in 2019, making history as the primary Black woman to win for Best Costume Design.  Costume Designer Ruth Carter along with her Academy Award for Best Costume Design. COURTESY OF RUTH CARTER The famed costume designer has been the brains behind the style for among the most legendary movies, including “Do the Right Thing” (1989), “Malcom X” (1992), Marvel’s “Black Panther” (2018) and its sequel (2023). After a three-decade-long profession, Carter is gearing as much as...
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11 May

Balenciaga Is Now Dressing Academicians, Too

SCHOLARLY CHIC: Couture clients can come from many walks of life, including academia. French literary critic, author and professor Antoine Compagnon commissioned Balenciaga for the “habit vert” he'll wear for his induction to the Académie Française Thursday. The ceremonial garb features a sword and a black or navy suit embroidered with green and gold olive branches. In keeping with Balenciaga, which resumed making couture in 2021 after a 53-year absence, that is the primary time because the house was founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917 that it was called upon to supply a bespoke suit for the academy, which was founded in 1635 to safeguard the French language. Created by creative director Demna, the black cloak, tailcoat and pants, white shirt, white...
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