Month: October 2024

MARGOT ROBBIE STEPS OUTSIDE WITH PREGNANCY FLATS

Post author By Jathiya
Post date October 17, 2024

Quick and easy slip on Mary Jane’s for looking sleek on the go

Image: Courtesy of Vogue

Barbie Movie actress, Margot Robbie was seen on October 9th, 2024 in Los Angeles wearing minimal and classy mesh flats with her monochromatic pregnancy outfit as she was running errands. Since the star announced her pregnancy in late summer, she has been wearing fashionably laid back outfits as she gets closer to giving brith.

She can be seen wearing the Alaïa mesh flats which has been trending as of recently in the fashion scene on the runways and in the streets. The Japanese inspired shoes going for $890, have a breathable fishnet material with a comfortable lamb skin lining, and a zamak buckle to finish off the look.

Image: Courtesy of Alaïa

The shoes were also seen on our other mommy celebrities starting with Jennifer Lawerence who was spotted with them earlier this Spring. The actress and her stylist Jaime Mizrahi put this outfit together for the actress as she too was running errands in New York City. The actress has a variety of these shoes in multiple colors.

Image: Courtesy of Vogue

Pulling inspiration from Jennifer Lawerence, Anne Hathaway was also seen wearing the Alaïa flats while walking around New York City.

Image: Courtesy of Vogue

These mesh ballet flats might just be the new go to shoes for those who are always on the go.

Hilltown Edge NEWS 24

Gap Goes Glam with Cult Gaia

Post author By Madeline Griffin
Post date October 17, 2024

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Is the Gap x Cult Gaia collaboration a genuine expansion of the luxury market, or a strategic response to dwindling revenues?

Madeline Griffin Oct 17th, 2024

On Thursday, October 10th, Gap and Cult Gaia unveiled their exclusive collection, available online and in select stores, blending luxury and retail as high-end markets face a decline, signaling a shift toward more accessible fashion. At first glance, these two brands may seem worlds apart; Cult Gaia, founded in 2011 by designer Jasmin Larian Hekmat, is best known for their timeless sculptural designs and artistic aesthetic. In contrast, Gap focuses on casual staple pieces, accessible to a wide range of consumers. So, why a collaboration? This partnership may have deeper significance.

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Given the current decline in the high-end market, luxury giants like LVMH and Kering might take some hard financial hits. Citi analyst Thomas Chauvet said that the projected drop in sales at LVHM “is a clear negative for the industry ahead of the third-quarter reporting season and in the run-up to key Christmas and Chinese New Year trading periods.” Following the COVID-19 pandemic, people have sat out on sales, especially Chinese consumers. Domestic sales went up, but never completely made up for the loss of purchases Chinese shoppers made abroad. Despite the economic decline, has luxury lost its appeal? Consumers have become more conscious of spending and are prioritizing practicality, but mainly affordability.

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Could this be the start of something new? The collaboration between Gap and Cult Gaia might have found a way to reach new audiences, without sacrificing either brand’s identity. This partnership allows luxury brands a chance to test out affordability while letting well-known retailers enhance their credibility.

Be sure to check out the collection; you don’t want to miss this glam duo!

NEWS 24

Miu Miu’s Immersive Tales and Tellers

Post author By emmalaimo
Post date October 17, 2024

Courtesy of Miu Miu

Emma Laimo | October 17, 2024

Miu Miu shows their commitment to femininity by sharing women’s stories through fashion and art at the Tales and Tellers Exhibition.

On October 16th, 2024, Miu Miu took over the exhibition of design and opened up their Tales and Tellers art exhibit at the Palais d’ Lena in Paris. The brand wants to show its commitment to exploring femininity through film footage, video installations, and live performances.

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Miu Miu is known as a sister brand to Prada and less commonly known as an experimental line created by popular designer Miuccia Prada. Miu Miu as a brand has been promoting and supporting art/artists since 2011 with their first version of Tales and Tellers. The brand commissioned local artists and directors to curate films exploring unique experiences of womanhood and the different facets of femininity. The 2011 films laid the groundwork for the collaboration with the Palais d’ Lena in Paris that will be running until October 20th, 2024.

The exhibition was directed and curated by popular Polish artist Goshka Macuga who has a history working with Miu Miu and Prada. The exhibit includes films, live performances re-enactments, and video installations that immerse the observer into the stories, almost like a simulation. Tales and Tellers also includes an itinerary for panels of talks and conversations that will be exploring different experiences of femininity of anyone who identifies with a feminized body. Not only is this art exhibit a captivating experience, but the conversations being held also allow for real and open discussions.

Courtesy of Miu Miu

Most importantly, these women’s stories through film, live performances, and conversation touch on important topics such as superficiality. One of the live performances titled “The Truthless Times” connects to the idea of superficiality through the truth being considered radical and that the news is enforcing mental gymnastics onto society. This is just one of the many unique views and experiences shared through the exhibit. Miu Miu wanted to give a large platform to different women from all over the world to share the antithesis of the female experience.

Courtesy of Miu Miu

NEWS 24

Kate Moss walks Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

Post author By Sarah
Post date October 17, 2024

Gigi and Bella Hadid join her.

Sarah Connolly ⋅ October 17, 2024

Photo: Kate Moss on VS Runway taken by Taylor Hill

The iconic Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returned after 6 years on October 15th with some of their most famous models: Adriana Lima, Barabra Palvin, Jasmine Tooks, and the Hadid sisters. The star-studded event in New York City brought Kate Moss. For one of her first appearances in a while, she wore black lace with wings made of feathers. She walked just after her daughter, Lila Moss. The show featured the iconic angel wings, a lot of lace, and a lot of pink, red, and black. Gigi Hadid wore multiple looks including a silky pink bodysuit and big pink wings. The stage behind her glistened with pink lights and it looked like a dream.