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4 of the most talked-about trends at Paris Fashion Week 2023
France's annual fashion frenzy has wrapped up, as Paris Fashion Week came to a close after showcasing designers' latest collections, from menswear to haute couture. Paris Fashion Week dates back to 1973 when the "Battle of Versailles Fashion Show" debuted, which British Vogue reports was a complete game-changer for the industry. Ever since then, PFW has featured some of the biggest brands in the world, Vogue France writes. This year's event ran from Jan. 17-22, leading straight into Paris' Haute Couture Week and a coming few weeks before the highly-anticipated New York Fashion Week from Feb. 10-15. Here are four of the most talked-about trends...
Doja Cat’s look at the Schiaparelli fashion show sparks trypophobia
Doja Cat poses for photographers upon arrival for the Givenchy ready-to-wear spring/summer 2023 fashion collection presented Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022 in Paris.Vianney Le Caer, Invision via Associated Press Doja Cat shined during Paris Fashion Week on Monday at the Schiaparelli Haute Couture runway show. The singer was covered head to toe in 30,000 crimson Swarovski crystals, per Elle. Doja finished her look with a a red silk faille bustier, a hand-knit skirt encrusted with red lacquered wooden beads and red knee-high boots, according to People. She was encrusted with diamonds by makeup artist Pat McGrath. “Such a pleasure working with...
Two-time champ Azarenka ousts Pegula to reach Australian Open semis
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer MELBOURNE, Australia — Victoria Azarenka displayed the same confident brand of hard-hitting baseline tennis that carried her to two Australian Open titles and the No. 1 ranking a decade ago, beating Jessica Pegula, 6-4, 6-1, on Tuesday night (overnight PT) to return to the semifinals at Melbourne Park. Azarenka won the 2012 and 2013 championships in Australia, but she had not been back to the final four there since then. Now 33 and a mother – she walked out into Rod Laver Arena wearing a jersey from her 7-year-old son’s favorite soccer team, Paris...
This Limited-Edition Tennis Collection Plays A Big Game Off Court
While it may be winter in these parts, it’s peak summertime in the Southern Hemisphere. And in Melbourne, the Australian Open is currently underway, and the world’s top tennis players are competing for a Grand Slam title. Timing-wise, it’s fitting that the Sydney-based activewear and yoga brand The Upside recently dropped its first-ever, limited-edition tennis collection — and it’s unlike any other tenniscore apparel we’ve ever come across. The stuff we’re seeing blurs (and crosses!) the tennis court lines straight into streetwear. A sampling of looks: a crochet mini dress reminiscent of yester-decades, a crisp white poplin mini dress with...
Couture Look Of The Day: Doja Cat At Schiaparelli S/S 2023
By Essence Fashion ·Updated January 23, 2023 Fresh off Men’s Paris Fashion week, the fashion cycle continues. It’s day one of Haute Couture week. Get ready for a week of artisanal excellence, exaggerated silhouettes, celebrity sightings, and opulent, over-the-top looks. This week we’ll be spotlighting our favorite/buzz-worthy couture look of the day, so check back each day. On today’s schedule; Dior, Giambattista Vali, and our surrealist fav, Schiaparelli. Schiaparelli was up first this morning, so it’s only fitting to place our attention there. Daniel Roseberry presented a collection full of whimsy, fantasy, and allegory. Embroidered Animal busts (lion, leopard, and wolf),...