By: BriannaRose Hewitt Prabal Gurung has once again brought it with his 2023 fall collection. In September, the world famous designer stunned the runway with daring and dimensional looks using various fabrics from feathers to chiffon. With cutouts and simply see-through fabrics, models looked like they weren’t afraid of anything. This week he debuted his fall collection with abstract patterns, warm colors, and a feminine take on men’s wear. Across the many colors in Gurung’s collection, we saw abstract patterns, almost resembling the makeup of a butterfly’s wings. These patterns were seen in pants, dresses, and tops and often styled with a mixture of fabrics. The designer is no stranger to combining fabrics in a look, and this collection was no exception as fur, satin, wool, lace, and leather were all included in the show. All photos credited to Rodin Banica/WWD The theme of exposure has continued across seasons. For his spring collection, we saw models walk down the runway with only a sheer chiffon and/or tulle like fabric covering them, for the fall, it is lace and chiffon. Evening looks consisted of dresses with a simple straight silhouette with matching undergarments underneath. All photos credited to Rodin Banica/WWD Gurung is also known for his use of color, and even though this is a fall collection, he still went bold. The dominant color was red, but pink, burnt orange, green, yellow, and a little bit of blue also made appearances. These colors mostly had warm undertones not making them too overpowering and bright, perfect for the fall and cooler weather. All photos credited to Rodin Banica/WWD A defining characteristic of this line were the structured pieces that resembled traditional men’s wear From power suits to structured jackets, these pieces represent the revolutionization in women’s fashion to create dominant looks while still keeping their femininity. With this structure, Gurung also channeled the 80s with shoulder pads. All photos credited to Rodin Banica/WWD In addition, Gurung also used fall clickes such as fur colors and oversized jackets, but still put his own twist on them through the color, fabrics, and well tailored silhouettes. All photos credited to Rodin Banica/WWD Overall, Gurung did not disappoint with his newest fashion line! He kept his defining traits of boldness and dimensionality, but created something original through the use of fabrics, silhouettes, and colors. We can’t wait to see who will be the first to step out in a look from this new line.

Dion Lee's collection stuns on the runway night one of New York Fashion Week New York Fashion Week 2023 is off to strong start with Dion Lee's fall/winter collection powering down the concrete runway. Every piece in the collection is tailored to perfection - clean, flattering & classic lines blended with the cool and nuanced textures and reconstruction of today's trends makes this collection every It-girls dream wardrobe for the new year. A new and elevated take on the classic body-con dress, timeless knee high boots, and the coolest coats you've ever seen, Dion Lee is taking on the future of fashion while hitting today's trends right on the nose. The chrome and angled backdrop mimics the cool and clean lines present in every look. Monochrome has never looked so cool - using an enticing shade of pink and the creamiest brown, with cool icy blue looks in between, Dion Lee proves to have mastered the art of color. Cool toned whites and greys worked together beautifully and gave a breath of fresh air to winter wear. This collections color pallet was cohesive and executed to perfection. The collection also included an incredible mix of textures, such as reconstructed and layered lace, various shades of snake skin, smooth and silky chiffon, and innovative pleating. Texture was taken to the next level with belts reconstructed to create tops. The standout takeaway from this collection: it's wearability. Every look hits current Gen Z trends right on the nose, while elevating the whole vision. Effortlessly cool and comfortable with artistry, personality and star power. The high neckline and futuristic shape of the turtle neck coats are guaranteed to be the new cool kid coat the second temperatures drops again. Every look is ready to take on any cool night out in the city. Photos courtesy of vogue.com

The March 2023 issue of Vogue is as much a reflection on Erykah Badu's present sense of self as it is a homage to her style that has always been ahead of its time. The Dallas native's album Baduizm has been hailed as the best soul album of the '90s. Its suede-like superlative sounds were accentuated by existential philosophical musings and lyrics that hummed between a love song to the self and to significant others. Along with Meshell Ndegeocello, D'Angelo, Maxwell and Jill Scott, Badu heralded a style of R&B that was about Black Love and emancipation, that told stories as much as it relished the act of feeling. Part of Badu's style was the sweet simplicity of the music coupled with signature additions such as the rim shot, a drum technique where a musician strikes the metal edge while simultaneously hitting the head of a snare to create a kind of musical spark. Badu's style had that same kind of nuanced spark that resonated without being bombastic or supercharged. She entered the music scene wearing hair wraps as colorful as plumage and Rastafarian prints, moving on to oversized hats, bright yellow gowns, loose overalls, strands of chunky beads, and layers upon layers of patterned fabric that was a prelude to the vintage looks that would soon stalk the runways. She was always full of surprises. For the Met Gala 2021, she startled onlookers with a black and white motif created by a sweeping, dramatic overcoat, two hats that gave off a decidedly Dickensian ambiance, and stiletto boots with razored points. The paradoxical looks emitted a comfy but elegant vibe, as if she was bound for the opera once the afterparty became dull. In the Vogue article by Chioma Nnadi, Badu's past and present, along with her idiosyncrasies and bohemian glory is summed up in the intro which states that Badu "likes to wear clothes that make music when she walks." Despite her crystal amethyst pendants and the gentle clarion call of the bells around her ankles, to call her style 'hippie' or 'laid-back' does it a disservice. There is nothing that casual or nonchalant about a person with Badu's kind of intense and staggering genius, all of which comes through in the Vogue layout, where every image tells its own story. The mother-daughter narrative sweetly comes through as Erykah poses with her daughter, Puma. Thinking of sounds, Erykah remembers, "I grew up listening to these trucks and cars pass by...the vibration is familiar, soothing, like wind chimes." Below she wears a forest-green John Galliano coat and Hailey Desjardins custom hat that has the whimsy of a newspaper hat that could magically become anything else on the planet. In a look that is desert futurism, Badu wears a Hermès dress paired with a custom hat designed by Hailey Desjardins and inspired by the “monozukuri” conceptualization of Issey Miyake. Her natural eclecticism is apparent in the Marni x Erykah Badu dress and matching shawl. Here the songstress wears a Yohji Yamamoto dress and hat. Marni x Erykah Badu shawl. Photos courtesy of VOGUE, Photographed by Jamie Hawkesworth ~ By Erin Moonyeen Haley

By Erin Moonyeen Haley When Cardi B hit her mark on the red carpet at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, she did so with an innate understanding of what she was wearing and how to make it work. Wearing an electric blue Gaurav Gupta gown, the singer looked destined for an intergalactic operetta - think cult classic Fifth Element - all thanks to an architectural dress with sweeping orbits of turbulent indigo fabric. The silhouette was offset by a cinched peacock-blue satin bodice that gave some peekaboo effects of skin, sequins, and fluid lines that defied gravity. It wasn't the first time that Cardi B. wore a Gupta original to make a statement. In her extended version of "No Love", she wears a nude organza confection with a Renaissance-Era-meets-sea-siren collar that arches from the back of the neck in a queenly prop that signifies regal excellence. Paired with the diaphanous skirt, the ensemble gives her a leggy mermaid effect even as she stands in a field of crimson poppies. As a designer, Gupta likes to turn the world into a phantasmagoric playground, with shows that are pioneering infusions of "light design, larger than life sculptures, immersive theater and experimental poetry." His list of celebrity devotees is growing. In addition to being invited to showcase his style and elaborate headdresses at London's Animal Ball in 2019 (hosted by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall), his looks have been embraced by such superstars as Meghan Thee Stallion who stunned at Oscars '22 in what was hailed as a fantasy biomorphic gown with froths of crystal-encrusted fabric engineered to spill in blue-gray tiers. A true craftsman, Gupta spent roughly 1,500 hours constructing the gown. At the Cannes Festival 2022, Italian actress Catrinel Marion stunned in an Emerald Shell Sculpture gown with a thigh-high slit and a bodice that fanned out just above the décollage in a synthetic palm frond arraignment. At the HelloBeautiful Interludes live cover in 2022, Ashanti was another Gupta siren, this time in an asymmetrical miniskirt with a waist sash that would almost be reminiscent of 1980s party girl glamour, except for the signature sculpted bodice where the wave crests in a metallic, pearlized gray upsweep at the chin. Appropriately, the dress is called the Anthracite Coral Sculpture gown. Priyanka Chopra Jones might have been among the first celebs to wear Gupta's gowns, a testament to the fact that he always has been and will always be popular in his native India, even as the rest of the fashion world awakens to his brilliance. At Paris Fashion Week 2023, Gupta professed that his outlandish creations come from the fact that he lives "in a different universe. I live in a fantasy world in my mind all the time." This delightful dismissal of reality was evident in copious looks, such as his licorice-black snug skirts and snake-like accouterments that seemingly hinting at a future villain in a hybrid fantasy-sci-fi epic. Then there was his flare for using chartreuse in abundance, an indication of his rule-breaking mentality. Like his Cardi B Grammy '23 dress, the runway saw a playful approach with cobalt blue and a seductive glamour with champagne-colored dresses that were as transfixing as disco balls. Either way, the future is most certainly going to be full of daredevil fashionistas and starlets who will be embracing Gupta's iconic styles.

No one is celebrating Sailor Moon's 30th birthday quite like Jimmy Choo. The luxury brand is collaborating with the anime series in a line that's been given the matinee-esq title "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon". The candy-colored series has given rise to a candy-colored line of shoes, all of which align with characters from a world that is known as shoujo anime or shojo manga. The shoes are assigned to specific characters: Sailor Mercury, Sailor Jupiter, Sailor Mars, Sailor Venus and Sailor Moon herself, the quintessential Pretty Guardian. Helmed by creative director Sandra Choi, who, in a September issue of Vogue Scandinavia, remarked how fashion was feeling nostalgic for the '90s and early '00s, the shoes recall a giddy time of Y2K innocence when Britney crooned in red spandex and a Heart of the Ocean knockoff and Coyote Ugly told us all to wear lower than low jeans with pastel crop tops. The shoes channel the show's array of personalities, giving wearers a chance to pick their favorite. There are knee-high Barbie-pink boots studded with crystals for Sailor Moon, appletini-green lace-up boots with thick soles and high heels for Sailor Jupiter; glossy Cinderella-blue stiletto boots with the kind of heels last seen in Hustlers for Sailor Mercury, sequined platforms the color of orange creamsicles with a thick Mary Jane strap for Sailor Venus and lipstick-red patent pumps for Sailor Venus. Set to be released worldwide on February 14, 2023, the fan clubs and fashionistas are already counting down and watching and re-watching the commercial that is reminiscent of She-Ra, Care Bears, Rainbow Brite and every other cartoon that makes millennials get mushy and sentimental. Images courtesy of Jimmy Choo ~ By Erin Moonyeen Haley

By Jessica Mora Music's biggest night saw some of the most daring beauty looks on the red carpet at the 2023 Grammy Awards. The star-studded event did not disappoint, and while the remarkable talent and show-stopping outfits were the main attraction, the stunning beauty looks also made a lasting impression. From Doja Cat to Paris Hilton, the attendees dazzled the crowd with their incredible looks, from bleached eyebrows to lots of pink blush. Lizzo stunned with her wet-look and tangerine-hued eyeshadow, Doja Cat went futuristic punk, and Paris Hilton put a literal twist on her signature blonde. Charlotte Lawrence embraced minimal makeup while Taylor Swift returned to her signature cherry-colored pout. Here are the standout beauty looks from the 2023 Grammy Awards. Taylor Swift Photo: Getty Images Cardi B Photo: Getty Images Viola Davis Photo: Getty Images Jennifer Lopez Photo: Getty Images Lizzo Photo: Getty Images Paris Hilton Photo: Getty Images H.E.R. Photo: Getty Images Laverne Cox Photo: Getty Images Charlotte Lawrence Photo: Getty Images

Startling as it is, hip-hop is half a century old, and the mass culture appropriation of its sound, as well as its look, has made it a pivotal narrative of both American and global culture. The syncopation between fashion and hip-hop is just as old, and the number of hip-hop songs that centralize style are endless: think "Met Gala" by Gucci Mane ft. Offset and "Freakum Dress" by Beyonce. To say that hip-hop stars have sported iconic looks is itself a redundant statement, but it is a thesis that the Museum at FIT proves in its newly-launched exhibit "Fresh, Fly & Fabulous: 50 Years of Hip Hop Style". Curated by Elena Romero, assistant professor of Advertising and Marketing Communications, FIT, and Elizabeth Way, associate curator of Costume, the exhibit looks at the aspirational component inherent in hip-hop for artists to one day flaunt designer labels like Versace, Gucci and Louis Vitton, while also championing their own brands, such as Baby Phat and Rocawear. It also unpacks what it meant for Sean Combs to win Menswear Designer of the Year in 2004, and how important it is that Rihanna's own label, Savage X Fenty, has taken the fashion world by storm, with its all-inclusive models and sizes. Featured in the exhibit is Puma by Rhianna, a parachute jacket ensemble in a soft, peony pink. This look, circa 2017, originated when Rihanna imagined what Marie Antoinette's hypothetical gym outfit would look like. FIT features one of these cotton candy athletic creations, which helped establish the singer as a leader of her own label and burgeoning empire, setting a hip-hop standard where the pretty-and-punk aesthetic synchronized itself to the music. The 8-ball jacket became its own phenomenon, with the 8-ball symbolizing winning, risk and fortune, tropes interlocked with hip-hop themes and storylines. Specifically, the museum spotlights the Michael Hoban 8-ball leather jacket. While Hoban had a clientele extending to rockers of the 1960s and 1970s, such as Jimi Hendrix, Mick Jagger and Cher, his stardom had a meteoric rise in the 1990s when the 8-ball motif appeared in music videos and on the streets. In 1985, the Swoosh branded sneakers took inspiration from Michael Jordan and his airborne athleticism. The wings logo signified the Air Jordan 3 and has since "stamped spikes likened to Derek Jeter, game jerseys for the Detroit Pistons, and non-licensed novelties like jewelry and bumper stickers" The shoes also epitomize the crossover appeal between hip-hop and sports, an embryonic relationship that seems to have always existed. The song 'Dapper Dan', written by Lew Brown and Albert Von Tilzner gave rise to the slang term, which signifies an individual who is snazzy, spiffy and who owns the nightlife. In 1987, the Dapper Dan of Harlem, bomber-style print jacket was made famous by the likes of L.L. Cool J. When he wore the Gucci-printed Dapper Dan jacket, it signaled a seismic cultural change in the demarcations of fashion by inexplicably linking the worlds of luxury with hip-hop. Since the 80s, Dapper Day has been an icon unto himself, his Harlem atelier being homebase for luxury designs that have shaped the world of music. The FIT exhibit is a reminder of Dapper Dan's influence and how, in 2017, there was an outcry against Gucci following accusations that the house copied the OG look, appropriating it without acknowledging the master. The exhibit promises a walk down memory lane plus a cultural music infusion that, in the words of the exhibit, emphasizes how, even after "a century, hip-hop is still pushing boundaries, though now, it is not from the outside, but the center." ~ Erin Moonyeen Haley Images courtesy of FIT

Tems, 27, whose real name is Temilade Openiyi, has been praised by fellow artists for her vocal talent since she stepped on the scene. Music fans along with Top Nigerian artists have joined from across the world to congratulate singer Tems on winning a Grammy award. The "Lift Me Up" writer who featured alongside Drake on Future’s ‘Wait for You’ took home the award for  Best Rap Melodic Performance. The song was also nominated for the Best Rap Song award. Tems now joins Sade Adu, the Nigerian-British singer as the female artists who have taken home the Grammy. Sade took home the Grammy Award in 1986 when she emerged as the winner of the Best New Artist award.

Viola Davis is the fourth Black talent and third black woman in history to earn the coveted honor of an "EGOT" alongside Whoopi Goldberg, John Legend and Jennifer Hudson. "EGOT” is coined as the prestigious grand slam of an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony over a career. There is currently only 18 people who have achieved the status. The actress, 57, picked up her first Grammy golden trophy for best audio book, narration, and storytelling recording at the event’s preshow ceremony on Sunday, for her audiobook for her memoir, “Finding Me.” Davis already has an Oscar, two Tonys and an Emmy. “Oh, my God," Davis said Sunday. "I wrote this book to honor the 6-year-old Viola, to honor her, to honor her life, her joy, her trauma, her everything.” Images via Getty.

By Reya Krishna On Sunday Feb. 5, the 65th annual Grammys went down in history, celebrating the many talented artists through grand performances and touching tributes. As the night’s events unfolded, there were momentous celebrations as award winners were announced. Let’s take a deeper look into some of the eye-catching award presenters of the night. Olivia Rodrigo opted for a simple yet elegant look for the festivities, donning a Miu Miu sheer, slip dress accessorized with classic Tiffany & Co. jewelry. The diamonds, however, didn’t outshine her bright smile as she presented the award for ’Best New Artist’ to Samara Joy. Images from Vogue & Getty Images It was a big night for Viola Davis, who had won her own Grammy award for “Best Audio Book Narration”, and her win secured her EGOT status, having already won an Emmy, Oscar, and Tony award. She dazzled in an asymmetrical Naeem Khan dress, the silver, red, and blue colors shimmering underneath the bright lights onstage as she presented Beyoncé her Grammy for “Best R&B Song”. SZA made heads turn in her black Mugler cutout dress and she took to the Grammy stage in her Jimmy Choo sandals to present the award for “Best Música Urbana Album”. The honor went to none other than Bad Bunny for his 2022 album, Un Verano Sin Ti. Images from Vogue & Getty Images Viewers watching both at home and in the audience of the Crypto.com Arena were left speechless when First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden, took to the stage in a stunning off-the-shoulder Oscar de la Renta botanical dress, the silver and gold shimmering like a disco ball. The First Lady presented not one, but two awards of the night, awarding Bonnie Raitt the Grammy award for “Song of the Year”. Dr. Biden also presented the first-ever “Song for Special Change” merit award to “Baraye”, the unofficial anthem for the Mahsi Amini protests in Iran. The song was written by Iranian singer-songwriter Steven Hajipour, and its impact was spoken for with the special Grammy award. Images from Hollywood Reporter & Getty Images It‘s no surprise to see celebrities change into different outfits throughout the night, and Cardi B is no exception to that as she showcased two beautiful yet contrasting looks for the night. Her red carpet dress was a flowing, blue Gaurav Gupta ensemble that debuted during Paris Fashion Week mere days ago. However, the rapper decided to ditch the elegant dress and don a futuristic, metallic Paco Rabanne dress to present the Grammy award for “Best Rap Album” to Kendrick Lamar, and her new look was accessorized with flashy silver jewelry and topped with a chain-mail headdress. Images from Vogue & Getty Images Another outfit change moment of the night was orchestrated by none other than iconic country star Shania Twain, debuting a white Harris Reed suit covered in gigantic, black polka dots on the red carpet earlier in the evening. The look was completed with a matching hat that made everyone take a double take. with She then changed into a skirt suit and cape from Thom Browne to present the award for “Best Country Album”, which went to Willie Nelson. The only constant in the singer’s looks of the night was her bold red hair, a contrast from her signature brunette. Images from Vogue & Twitter

The 'Plastic On The Sofa' singer made history as she won best dance/electronic album, for her euphoric dance opus Renaissance wearing custom Gucci. Music's biggest night returned to Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, with Trevor Noah back as host for a third time. The most anticipated night of the year as Beyhive were eager to learn the fate of Beyonce' breaking Grammy history, is the most nominated artist this year, with nine nods. It's the first time Beyoncé has been nominated in the dance category. Her seventh studio project is up for best dance-electronic music album. Well, its save to say. Bow Down B******. #ThatGirl did just that. The acceptance Speech: Tearing up after making Grammys history, Beyoncé gives a short but sweet speech. Its time to clear the air. Queen Bey is in a class of her own. Below is her full acceptance speech after winning for dance/electronic music album: Thank you so much. I'm trying not to be too emotional. I'm trying to just receive this night. I want to thank God for protecting me. Thank you, God. I'd like to thank my Uncle Johnny, who's not here, but he's here in spirit. I'd like to thank my parents, my father, my mother, for loving me and pushing me. I'd like to thank my beautiful husband, my beautiful three children, who are at home watching. I'd like to thank the queer community for your love and for inventing this genre. God bless you. Thank you so much to the Grammys. Thank you. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times. Haute Shots from the evening: Beyonce's takes a quick snapshot with fellow Grammy winners Adele and Lizzo. Photos via Getty & Instagram. We do not own the rights.

By: BriannaRose Hewitt The 65th Grammys are in the books, and the women did not come to play. A ceremony that started as almost exclusively male is now being taken over by women who not only know how to sing, but also know how to dress. From ball gowns to simple silhouettes, the red carpet saw it all. New mom Paris Hilton arrived in a dress jeweled from head to toe with a relatively simple silhouette. However, the top had a bold cutout right down the center chest, perfectly on brand for Hilton. Metallic bejeweled looks were also seen on Mary J. Blige who wore a form fitting The Blonds dress with cutouts on the hips, and Shoshana Bean who had a bold silver metallic collar with her on her two-piece ensemble. Doja Cat wore a black mermaid silhouette dress with matching gloves, looking ready to kill in a latex like material. Following a similar theme, Hannah Monds wore a dress that incorporated a bondage top, but she added a pop of color in with her hot pink ball gown skirt. Many guests also wore ensembles with a very structured or geometric shape. Viola Davis, who became an EGOT (receiver of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) wore a sparkly Naeem Khan dress that’s pattern was not only made of different squares, but the bottom two layers of the dress’s shirt were structured rectangles themselves that ended in fringe. H.E.R also wore a black dress with a unique shape, with the bodice abruptly flaring out, with a straight black skirt underneath. A couple guests took the geometric drama up a notch by wearing looks that even covered their head. Cardi B stunned in a royal blue Gaurav Gupta dress that had structured three dimensional sleeves that partially covered her head and face to create a faux-hood look. Dencia wore a black dress that had a pop of bedazzled blue at the top completely encompassing her shoulders, neck, and head. Blac Chyna looked straight out of Swan Lake as she wore a bold, black feathery body suit that also wrapped around the entirety of her upper body. Winning the night. we can of course not forget about Lizzo. The “About Damn Time” star spent minutes on the red carpet with her orange elaborate Dolce and Gabbana look that was composed of a cape made of flowers and an orange dress with sparkle accents underneath. She definitely brought the “wow factor!” Other wow factor contenders include Kacey Musgraves who showed up in a light pink bodysuit with a matching feather cape, Brazilian artist Anita who added a bunch of drama through texture and fabric in her mermaid dress, and Kelsea Ballerini who popped in her sunshine yellow dress with cut outs. Fans were also excitedly anticipating Taylor Swift, who only has four nominations due to the timing of her latest album. The “Midnights” singer wore a midnight blue two piece ensemble, which the top artist known for her hints and easter eggs probably planned. The red carpet was a strong beginning to music’s most important night of the year with looks we will not forget. All images credited to Getty Images