Adele’s ITV special, An Audience With Adele, gave us a long-awaited glimpse into the process of creating her new album, 30, as well as a chance to see some of Britain’s biggest celebrities all in one room together, cheering her on. It also gave us another incredible fashion moment from the singer, who wore a custom black Louis Vuitton gown for the occasion. Styled by Jamie Mizrahi, the black off-the-shoulder dress, which was designed by Louis Vuitton’s creative director Nicolas Ghesquière, channeled old Hollywood with ruching at the bust, short sleeves, and a drop waist. What really made the dress special, however, was the hundreds of silver crystals scattered across the dress like stars in a night sky — perhaps another celestial reference similar to the custom Saturn ear...
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Radio Public | Pocket Casts | RSS This week on the Stanning BTS biweekly podcast, hosts Kayla and Bethany present a special spotisode, a series of episodes where they clean up “spots” of missed BTS content not covered in previous episodes. Advertisement Related Video To begin with, flashback a month to fawn over the Bangtan Boys’ participation in the Louis Vuitton’s mens’ fall-winter fashion show in Seoul — and no, we’re not leaving V out! Then it’s time to revisit the group’s recent denim-clad, full-band performance as part of BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge. Also on this spotisode, BTS’ upcoming appearance at the 76th United Nations General Assembly, the “Permission to Dance” R&B remix, their Weverse Magazine ...
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @theimedsoussi / Instagram Love him or hate him, Virgil Abloh stays finessing provocative high-fashion and sneaker collabs. The latest salvo from the creative director of the culture is a Nike Air Force 1 collab with Louis Vuitton. On Thursday (June 24), Louis Vuitton, where Abloh serves as artistic director, held its Spring 2022 Men’s collection runway show in Paris and sneakerheads were quick to notice the heat on the feet. Seen initially were a colorways in a rainbow variety of flavors (Abloh showed off a chocolate and cream pair with a checkerboard pattern) of the familiar Air Force 1 with embossed LV logos and Off-White cues like big “AIR” hits on the sole and laces and a LV x Air tongue tags sewed on the side. Also spotted was trunk that...
Tunisian-French rapper Swagg Man, known for the Louis Vuitton logos tattooed on his head, has been sentenced to five years in jail for fraud and money laundering, the judiciary said Tuesday. Born in the French Mediterranean town of Nice, the 34-year-old, whose real name is Iteb Zaibet, became an internet celebrity known for his ostentatious clothing, body tattoos, and chunky jewelry. His social media fame led him to be invited onto television shows in both France and Tunisia. On Monday, a Tunis court sentenced him to five years in prison and fined him 100,000 dinars ($36,000) on charges of money laundering and fraud, judicial official Mohsen Dali told AFP. He said funds of about 17 million dinars ($6 million) in euros and Swiss francs were also confiscated from Swagg Man’s accounts. The ra...
Source: @richforever / Instagram While he makes it look good Rick Ross might not be rolling as right as we all thought. The Miami native was recently caught draped in bandooloo designer. As spotted on Hot New Hip-Hop the rapper who once said he is going to stunt even if he has to break a bone might need to have a conversation with his stylist. Last week he posted a photo to his Instagram showing him boarding a private plane. While luxury travel isn’t anything new to the Maybach Music Group boss, the outfit he had on left many of his fans and fashion experts scratching their heads. The vibes were a head to toe Luis Vuitton monogram fit but the authenticity has been called into question. Several streetwear social media accounts were quick to point out that both the apparel and the ...
Source: Shannon Finney / Getty While Lauryn Hill is no longer a mainstream star her legacy still holds a dear spot in our culture’s hearts. A recent set reminds us why she is a one of one. As spotted on HipHopDX the former Fugees member graced the fashion community with her unique talents earlier this month. On August 6 Louis Vuitton Menswear Director Virgil Abloh booked the “Nothing Even Matters” singer to bring her catalog to life during the Spring / Summer 2021 show in Shanghai, China. As travel continues to be restricted due to Covid-19 concerns she sang from the comfort of her New Jersey home. Originally recorded in late July Ms. Hill delivered a unique 20 minute performance that aired on a large digital screen placed above the runway. She and her masked band opened up with “Guar...
Ms. Lauryn Hill Ms. Lauryn Hill has given limited performances during the pandemic, but her latest is a big one. Louis Vuitton called on the hip-hop icon to provide the musical accompaniment for their spring-summer 2021 menswear show in Shanghai, which took place earlier this month. The whole six-song performance was captured on video for an accompanying video presentation, which has now come online for all to behold. The black-and-white video finds Hill delivering half-a-dozen tracks, including her contribution to the Queen & Slim soundtrack, “Guarding the Gates”. With her band in full force around her, she also sings “Everything Is Everything”, “Lost Ones”, “Ex-Factor”, “Black Rage”, and the classic “Doo Wop (That Thing)”. Most of the July 31st shoot took place at New Jersey’s MLH St...
Source: LOUIS VUITTON / Louis Vuitton If you have an itch to buy something you don’t need in a mere effort to flex on your peers then Louis Vuitton is speaking your name. The brand is releasing a pool table. As spotted on Hype Beast the French fashion house is extending their opulent approach to home leisure pieces. The newest addition to their Art of Gaming collection is a plush billiards table. The set, as shown here, features a premium red felt cloth top. As expected the signature LV monogram scheme lives throughout the body. Additionally a fine tan colored leather, made from cowhide, is hand stitched to the pocket linings. Lastly the balls feature LV’s iconic flower motif and the cue sticks also feature branding on the handles. Source: LOUIS VUITTON / Louis Vuitton Originally teas...
Source: Alexi Rosenfeld / Getty The fashion industry continues to do their best to offer support during this seemingly never ending pandemic. One luxury retailer has given back to The Big Apple’s essential workers. As spotted on The Cut Louis Vuitton has made good on their promises. Back in March the French fashion house announced that they would be donating 40 million surgical masks throughout several cities throughout the world who were severely impacted by COVID-19. Their inventory has finally made its way to the staffers who make keep the world’s greatest city keep going. According to the article LV has sent 2,500 masks for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). In light of the health crisis the Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy Group repurposed many of their factories to...