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Jennifer Aniston's Costume Designer on Her Lehenga and Other Indian Outfits in Murder Mystery 2

Jennifer Aniston's Costume Designer on Her Lehenga and Other Indian Outfits in Murder Mystery 2

Vogue India — Murder Mystery 2’s costume designer, Debra McGuire, Manish Malhotra, and Papa Don’t Preach by Shubhika discuss the film’s Indian designs and Indian cultural representation in Western cinema.

Culture Shock: Gianni Versace, In Retrospect

Culture Shock: Gianni Versace, In Retrospect

V Magazine — On the 25th anniversary of Gianni Versace's passing, The Groninger Museum's retrospective exhibition honors the undying legacy of the Italian visionary.

Culture Shock: Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Myth

Culture Shock: Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Myth

V Magazine — The National Gallery of Victoria's latest exhibition pays tribute to the late British genius like never before The National Gallery of Victoria's latest exhibition pays tribute to the late British genius like never before.

Fresh Out of Fashion School, These Talented Designers Face an Industry Riddled With Problems

Fresh Out of Fashion School, These Talented Designers Face an Industry Riddled With Problems

Fashionista — How will the next generation of global fashion designers reshape the industry? Some answers can already be found in the graduate collections coming out of the world's top fashion schools.

Culture Shock: "Storytelling" by David Yarrow

Culture Shock: "Storytelling" by David Yarrow

VMagazine — World-renowned photographer David Yarrow's latest book showcases his most iconic and unpublished images like never before.

Lynn Goldsmith Releases Lively Book "Music in the '80s"

Lynn Goldsmith Releases Lively Book "Music in the '80s"

VMagazine — The collection of images and excerpts spans the iconic decade through the lens of music's biggest names.

Meet the Recent College Grad Creating Viral Prints From Used Makeup

Meet the Recent College Grad Creating Viral Prints From Used Makeup

POPSUGAR — Hot off the heels of her debut runway collection, Anika Leila, 23, a British South Asian designer, is making waves at London's well-known fashion college Central Saint Martins. Her collection "Anika's Odyssey" from her eponymous label is inspired by a childhood pastime.

Fashion School Diaries: The Regent's University London Graduate Inspired by Hugs and 'Unclecore'

Fashion School Diaries: The Regent's University London Graduate Inspired by Hugs and 'Unclecore'

Fashionista — Fashion school students around the world are preparing to enter an industry that's rapidly changing. There are courses to pass, design prompts to ace, runway shows to prep for and professional connections to make. In our series, "Fashion School Diaries," those students give us a firsthand look into their day-to-day lives.

Where were the Americans at the Met Gala? - Fashion Unfiltered

Where were the Americans at the Met Gala? - Fashion Unfiltered

Fashion Unfiltered — American fashion designers need to make more noise on the global stage if they are to progress. The Met Gala might have been a good place to start. Now the dust has settled, it’s worth reflecting more deeply on the Met Gala in early May. Where were all the American designers?

Fashion's Next Big Designers Make a Statement at Central Saint Martins

Fashion's Next Big Designers Make a Statement at Central Saint Martins

PAPER Magazine — After two years of online showings, Central Saint Martins’ MA: Fashion show finally returned to a physical showcase with 32 graduates of varying backgrounds bringing their grand ideas to life. Staged at London’s King’s Cross, the show was held inside the school’s entranceway, which was transformed into a winding runway.

Happy Holidays to No One Except Christopher John Rogers

Happy Holidays to No One Except Christopher John Rogers

PAPER Magazine — A Christopher John Rogers look is identifiable from a mile away. Many of the distinct features that make up the recent winner of the CFDA American Womenswear Designer of the Year have continued to make an appearance in his Collection 009.

It's Just 'Demna' Now

It's Just 'Demna' Now

PAPER Magazine — I don’t know her! In an extremely interesting move, the Balenciaga designer formerly known as Demna Gvasalia is now going mononymous by *drum roll please* “Demna." Someone’s been spending a lot of time with Kanye—sorry, he legally goes by “Ye” now.

Teyana Taylor's Kids Make Their Modeling Debut for SKIMS

Teyana Taylor's Kids Make Their Modeling Debut for SKIMS

PAPER Magazine — When SKIMS’ newest campaign with Teyana Taylor and family dropped, her eldest daughter Junie showed that she did not come to play. Watch out Gigi and Kendall, Junie is ready to take your place in the modeling world!

The Skeleton Dress Is Steeped in Fashion History

The Skeleton Dress Is Steeped in Fashion History

PAPER Magazine — Zendaya and Law Roach never pass up an opportunity to create iconic archival references on the red carpet. On Monday, the “Euphoria” star arrived at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, alongside her boyfriend Tom Holland.

ALTU Is Joseph Altuzarra's Take on Gender Fluid Dressing

ALTU Is Joseph Altuzarra's Take on Gender Fluid Dressing

PAPER Magazine — When Troye Sivan walked this year’s Met Gala in a slinky black knit tank dress, it also served as a sneak peek of Joseph Altuzarra’s newest brand called ALTU, details of which were kept under wraps until now.

Virgil Was Here: Louis Vuitton's Tribute Show

Virgil Was Here: Louis Vuitton's Tribute Show

The Lexington Line — As someone who has closely followed the career of Virgil Abloh at Off-White and Louis Vuitton, it was hard to not get emotional when watching the Louis Vuitton tribute show. The entire fashion community is still in shock and grieving the sudden death of Virgil on Sunday, November 28th.

Hanifa Made Its Runway Show Debut in Washington D.C.

Hanifa Made Its Runway Show Debut in Washington D.C.

PAPER Magazine — Straight off the heels of debuting their first shoe collection, Hanifa held their first-ever in-person show in Washington D.C. on November 16th. Showing at The National Portrait Gallery, founder and designer Anifa Mvuemba forgoed the traditional route of presenting in New York during Fashion Week.

Lady Gaga, Gwyneth and Elle Fanning Top This Week's Best Dressed

Lady Gaga, Gwyneth and Elle Fanning Top This Week's Best Dressed

PAPER Magazine — The best dressed celebrities this week include Lady Gaga, Elle Fanning and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Donatella Versace Is Making Britney Spears' Wedding Dress

Donatella Versace Is Making Britney Spears' Wedding Dress

PAPER Magazine — I think we can all agree that Britney Spears deserves the best after the year she's had. After many conservatorship and court issues, it's been a tumultuous one, to say the least. But things are looking up, as the pop star recently announced her engagement to long-term boyfriend Sam Asghari in September. The pair have been together since 2016.

Meet the Stan Who Documents Every Timothée Chalamet Outfit

Meet the Stan Who Documents Every Timothée Chalamet Outfit

PAPER Magazine — In the celebrity stan complex, few are as resourceful, devoted, and meticulous as the fashion-focused IG accounts that chronicle every single outfit their faves wear. Zendaya has @ZendayaStyleFiles, Lady Gaga has @LaMaisonGaga, the Hadid Sisters have @TheHadidCloset—the list goes on.

PinkPantheress Lands First Fashion Gig With Marc Jacobs

PinkPantheress Lands First Fashion Gig With Marc Jacobs

PAPER Magazine — Twenty-year-old viral TikTok star PinkPantheress is famous for maintaining a shroud of secrecy, with videos that cleverly hide her appearance. The once faceless star, who rose to fame with the release of her summer hit single "Just For Me," is the latest to front Marc Jacobs' Heaven line.

Carine Roitfeld and Adrian Cheng to Unveil a Treasure Trove of Rare Fashion Archives

Carine Roitfeld and Adrian Cheng to Unveil a Treasure Trove of Rare Fashion Archives

PAPER Magazine — Fashion's favorite editor and stylist Carine Roitfeld has unveiled a new couture exhibition in Hong Kong. Savoir-Faire: The Mastery of Craft in Fashion focuses on the craft and preservation of luxury fashion designers and houses.

Zendaya's Fashion Icon Status Will Now Be Official

Zendaya's Fashion Icon Status Will Now Be Official

PAPER Magazine — Zendaya is having quite the month. Between covering British Vogue's and InStyle and slaying her Dune press tour all over the world, this girl is on fire! Just yesterday she ate all the girls up at the film's London premiere in a Fall 2021 Rick Owens iridescent sequin gown.

Steve Harvey Is in His Fashion Influencer Era

Steve Harvey Is in His Fashion Influencer Era

PAPER Magazine — Steve Harvey is the only fit king I would like to see on my feed from now on. The Celebrity Family Feud host has been going viral lately not for his on-air goofs, for once, but for his killer wardrobe. He's in his fashion influencer era!
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