Disclaimer I had started working on this before the recent news from the Supreme Court ruling came out. Please do not view this as tone deaf but a distraction from the craziness going on in this country. I never thought that I would start writing blog post about fashion news. Often times I feel so out of the loop as I hear things later on or I’m busy with my 9-5. I think with this series it would be more my opinions on selected fashion news. But let’s see where this goes.
First and foremost, to get it out of the way. The Marilyn Monroe dress is ruined. Honestly not surprised I saw this coming. I was under the impression that Kim wore it a certain way where it was tied at the top of where the zip would end but I guess not. While they’re many bigger issues in the world, me being someone who loves fashion and history, it’s upsetting to see something in history be ruined. Why was she even allowed to borrow the dress? Who’s idea was it? It wasn’t even giving a look, I would of gone with a remake that’s closer to her skin tone. I also don’t understand how the museum let her wear this but who cares. It’s ruined there’s nothing we can do now unfortunately.
Men’s Spring Summer collections are swiftly coming. At the time of writing this I had gotten the notification for the Prada show. I love the sweaters and picnic-blanket coats. Also the bags, I need to get my hands on one of those. The invitation used for the show is probably my favorite one so far, the paper coat was great although not wearable. Choice being the theme of show, Choice indeed Ms. Prada. The Louis Vuitton show started with a marching band and had Kendrick Lamar rapping while the models strode. This show was the first without Virgil’s direction at all and it served as a homage to his first show. With Kendrick throughout the show repeating “Virgil” or “Long Live Virgil”. Play, the theme of the collection being indicator of things that Virgil believed in. The final walk through of the models holding a rainbow sheet play a nod to his first show. Also rumor has it that they closed all gates to the show early and that a lot of people could not get in. I wish I had more interesting news about Men’s fashion weeks but I feel like I’m very bad at keeping up with them, sorry.
Beyonce on the July cover of British Vogue is a whole vibe. She had a lot of creative direction on this shoot. She wears Harris Reed, rides motorcycles, horses so much going on and I love it. The whole vibe of the photos give me Studio 54 vibes which is talked about in the article, as well with 80s excess and 1990s. The shot of her on the horse reminds me of the Bianca Jagger’s entrance into Studio 54 and also Lady Godiva. This cover is obviously to promote new music, something I’m very excited about. After listening to Break My Soul, I believe the photos convey the aesthetic she wanted to bring. A whole Renaissance vibe meeting 70s disco. Perfect explanation of her latest release.
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