fashion news 2017

Marian Rivera steals the show in OOTD worth almost PHP2 million

Marian Rivera entering a room is always a head-turning event. Just recently at the 17th-anniversary celebration of Nice Print Photography, the Kapuso Prime Time Queen stunned in a black two-piece Jean Paul Gaultier dress, which looked more like a bra-revealing long camisole. The jaw-dropping dress did highlight Marian’s hourglass figure, making her look sensual and elegant at the same time. PHOTO: @marianrivera on Instagram The top’s conical corset in silk and satin and featuring a draped crepe overlay, named “The Lingerie” from the 2022 capsule collection of well-known stylist Lotta Volkova for the French fashion house, is currently available on… READ MORE

Halifax designer launches Afro-western clothing line

Not all outfits have the power to command a room, but Blessing Owowa’s eye-catching pieces are hard to miss. “I really like bold, catchy, attractive colors,” said Owowa. “When I came here, I came with that same mentality.” Bright and vivid geometric designs are common in her home country of Nigeria. “People wear a lot of color back home,” said Owowa. “They even go as far as wearing a very colorful dress to work at their white-collared jobs.” When the educator moved to Canada in 2020, she felt inspired to find a fashion fusion between her two homes. Her Afro-western… READ MORE

Democratic memo takes aim at GOP-released FBI form with Biden-Burisma allegations

Democrats on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee are poking holes in GOP arguments that President Biden is corrupt, claims that are founded on unverified allegations from an FBI form released in controversial fashion last week. The uncorroborated allegations of Biden corruption and bribery are related to his son Hunter’s business relationship with the Ukrainian energy company Burisma and were part of an FBI form released by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) last week. The form documents information that is a confidential human source relayed to an FBI agent, but does not assess… READ MORE

1980s and ’90s fashion: Round-up of wardrobe choices that are trendier than ever

Fashion has a way of leaving the scene and making its way back around again. Often, it is celebrity sightings, pop culture mentions and runway moments that bring fashion trends back to life. Expired fashion trends from the 1980s and ’90s that you may have forgotten about have ultimately come back. COASTAL GRANDMOTHER STYLE: NEW FASHION TREND DOESN’T REQUIRE GRANDKIDS Today, they’re incorporated in many looks.Fashion trends from the ’80s and ’90s include fanny packs, oversized clothing and overalls. (Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)’80s fashion trendsBright colors Oversized puffy jackets Oversized blazers Bodysuits Shoulder pads’90s fashion trendsClaw… READ MORE

Taylor Swift Does an Extreme Version of High-Low Dressing

Are they, or aren’t they? Taylor Swift and The 1975 singer Matty Healy continued to fuel dating rumors when they stepped out together last night in New York City. The two performers were seen leaving the Electric Lady Studios, where Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, and Patti Smith have all laid down tracks (perhaps Swift and Healy are doing a song together, too). While the status of their romantic relationship is up in the air, one thing is for certain: we need to talk about Swift’s outfit. Compared to the glitzy fashions she’s been sporting on her The Eras Tour,… READ MORE

The most eye-catching, regal fashion at the coronation of King Charles – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font sizeIt was a veritable rainbow of fashion on an otherwise gray and rainy coronation day for King Charles III.A mix of royals, celebrities, world leaders and dignitaries flocked to Westminster Abbey to witness the crowning of Charles and Queen Camilla. While members of the Royal Family stuck with traditional regalia, the day’s other guests sported cheerful colors and fine fascinators. Under her regal robe, Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, donned an Alexander McQueen ivory silk crepe dress adorned with silver bullion embroidered roses, thistles, daffodils and shamrock motifs — a nod… READ MORE

Unionville’s sustainable market returns to fight fast fashion

Unionville residents will be able to support sustainable vendors this year at the Unionville Festival as the sustainable market will be back for its second year. The initiative is the creation of Katie Swailes and Shanta Sundarason and their team of youth at Hand in Hand. The team’s vision is to address the increasing consumption of fast fashion and the dangerous effects of unethical labor on the environment. The group is an action-based, non-profit organization made up of youth volunteers from more than 10 high schools across the York Region as well as many passionate community members. “Our goal is… READ MORE

Everything to Know About Karl Lagerfeld’s Chic Cat, Choupette

Brilliant German-born fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld was known for many things—among them, his designs for the world’s biggest fashion houses, his unique personal style, and his endearing relationship with his white Burmese cat, Choupette. Through the years, Lagerfeld was often photographed cradling his furry muse with joy—and even made her an expected plus-one at high-fashion events. The former Chanel creative director once told Numero magazine of Choupette, “She’s peaceful, funny, fun, graceful, she’s pretty to look at, and she has a great gait—but her main quality is that she doesn’t speak. It was love at first sight.” Another time, he… READ MORE