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Crown Princess Mary is often compared to the Duchess of Cambridge in terms of style, and the two have even worn some of the same outfits. But Mary has a style all her own, and whether she’s wearing a floral day dress or an elegant gown, this princess always looks elegant and polished. This Denmark Princess has always  hone a royal wardrobe of flattering belted dresses, patterned blouses and sharply tailored suits, as well as a selection of breathtaking gowns for state occasions in the public eye throughout her 16 years of being a royal.  Her understated approach to dressing has been compared to that of another royal brunette, the Duchess of Cambridge. From vibrant colors to striking jewels, let's take a look the future Queen of Denmark's most glamorous looks.     January 2019 The Princess attended the  Queen Margrethe II lavish New Year's party at Christian VII’s Palace, Amalienborg in Copenhagen, Denmark,  wearing a Jesper Høvri...

Some celebrities aren't afraid to take risks, try new trends, and just be vavavoom. And we are loving it. It might not always get them to the top of the best dressed list, but it can always bring a sparkle or something new to the party. They  always seem to look stylish, even when they don't seem to be trying. When they do try, they'd be having head turns and mouth talking for years.  Here are 6 of the most wildest fashion trends by celebrities. 1. Billy Porter At the 2019 Met Gala actor Billy Porter dressed in an  ancient Egyptian-inspired look. It featured a sequined catsuit, a gold headpiece, gold-leaf shoes and massive gold wings. The ensemble was designed by his stylist, Sam Ratelle, in collaboration with design duo The Blondes. Porter's shoes were custom-made by designer Giuseppe Zanotti.  2. Cardi B Rapper Cardi B made an entrance in a  scarlet red Thom Browne dress at the 2019 Met Gala featured layers of red material, 30,000 feathe...

Pucca , the iconic character who starred in 170 countries and came back thanks to  Planeta Junior , the leading European children’s and family entertainment company, continues her fashion success.  Pull & Bear , the Inditex brand for spirited young people with a fresh, fun style, who respect current international trends and like urban influences, is the latest major fashion brand to join the Pucca universe, with the global launch of a T-shirt featuring her image. The new t-shirt is now available worldwide in all Pull & Bear stores and its online store. This collaboration has been achieved through a deal between Planeta Junior, Padma, the manufacturer, as well as the support of Pull & Bear. Pucca’s bravery, daring, fun, maturity, zero prejudice and great message of love based on the idea of ‘being yourself’ is not only winning the hearts of millennials and young adults, but also the fashion industry itself. Spanish designer  María Escoté ...

With weddings on hold and summer holidays a distant dream, clothing rental has fallen dramatically since the pandemic began. It was seen as a more  cost-effective and sustainable alternative to shopping.   Several new British companies launched, loaning luxury clothes and accessories, and reporting exponential growth in their first years of trading.  H&M and Ganni were among the first retailers to begin trialling a rental model back in 2019, while several new platforms including  Hurr Collective  and  My Wardrobe HQ  have launched pop-ups in department stores over the past year.  Then the lockdown happened, shops shuttered, events cancelled, diaries cleared. Suddenly everything had to be vigorously disinfected and, as we were all holed-up at home for the foreseeable future, there seemed little need to change out of pyjamas. In the US,  Rent the Runway , the poster child for the fashion rental model, has already annou...

1980s are known as one of the most questionable decades in fashion history. From shoulder pads and oversized blazers to ruffles and the doorknocker earrings, it seems like everything was big in the 80s. Don’t even get us started on the  beauty trends of the 80s . Even though some of the  looks  should never resurface, many fashion trends are actually back  in style  today. Whether you’re surprised, excited, or horrified, 80s fashion has made its way to the 21st century.  Many '80s trends have resurfaced in recent seasons, both on and off the runway. Marc Jacobs inflated shoulders, Gucci brought back glitter and Tom Ford and JW Anderson added feathers to their ensembles. Celine, Louis Vuitton and Max Mara are a few of the  many brands that have reimagined the power suit. And neon, it seems, is just as popular as ever. Love them or loathe them, these trends are a clear sign that we're still obsessed with the '80s. The en...

Major fashion and beauty brands are continuing their efforts to support the  Black Lives Matter  movement with scholarships and mentorship programs specifically for Black students.  Brands  such as  Adidas ,  Gucci  and  Virgil Abloh  of Off-White and Louis Vuitton men’s have responded to the recent protests surrounding the police killings of unarmed Black people across the country and the  Black Lives Matter  movement by launching scholarship opportunities for Black students in fashion and other industries. Italian fashion brand, Gucci, announced a new global program and scholarship fund, called Gucci Changemakers, that will promote diversity and inclusion throughout the company with a multi-step action plan.  The program includes three separate tiers: the Gucci Changemakers Fund, a scholarship program, and a company-wide volunteering initiative. All three programs are meant to foster racial diversity in bo...

Forced online for the first time in its history by the coronavirus pandemic, brands both in haute couture and the Paris men's fashion week presented videos of their collections instead. Many fashion critics have expressed their disappointment after the showcase of the first ever digital Paris fashion week. Amongst them was international fashion blogger and fashion critic, Diane Pernet, who was not taken by any of the early offerings. “I am sorry, I think they can do more,” the Paris-based American told AFP. “I am all into digital, but it is not doing it for me,” she added.  However, head men's buyer for top French department stores Galeries Lafayette and BHV Marais, Laurent Coulier, could see otherwise. “The great advantage for us compared to a normal fashion week is the time we save,” he told AFP.  He also liked how some labels, like Y/Project and the young Paris brand Egon Lab had used their films creatively to show the uniqueness of their clothes. Coulier sa...

Designers  Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh, who both have Caribbean roots,  made an impassioned plea for the Black Lives Matter movement through the Dutch brand, Botter, at Paris men's fashion week. The designers  who were also runners up in the prestigious LVMH Prize in 2018,  delivered a heartfelt plea for people to "unite against violence on the black community, against violence on any community" as they unveiled their online show.  With being forced online due to the coronavirus, brands showing short films about their collections on Paris Fashion Week. Rushemy Botter was born on the island of Curacao, part of the Dutch Caribbean, while his partner Herrebrugh's mother hails from the Dominican Republic. Political stances as such are extremely rare in the fashion world, where labels tends to fear of attracting controversy. The couple showcased a o ne-and-a-half-minute call to action before showing two black models in gently poetic creations in...

Famous magazine, Vogue, has been facing serious and quite obvious racial problems over the years. In 2017, Vogue was under fire for their "WOMEN RULE : Fashion's Fearless Females" March issue, when they featured model, Karlie Kloss, in Japanese traditional attire as a geisha. According to The Cut, the theme of the issue that was said to be about "diversity", however the meaning it was not clear and the magazine failed to portray as such.  The editorial which was titled  “Spirited Away”,  was shot by photographer Mikael Jansson in Japan and styled by Phyllis Posnick.  The shots also features Kloss, among other things, posing in designer clothing with a sumo wrestler, visiting a tea house and carrying a basket of cherry blossoms . Many were annoyed as to why Vogue had chose a white model to appear as a geisha instead of an actual Japanese model. These backlashes had drove Kloss to publicly apologise on Twitter stating she was  “truly sorry for pa...

The face masks which many of us use to protect our faces as well as to protect others, has now turned into a major fashion statement. Now you can often find various of colourful and unique designed face masks while browsing the internet. Face masks are becoming the new must-have fashion item , from small accessory to big business, e ven some of the most legendary fashion houses like  Prada, Louis Vuitton and Dior are getting  involved.  Not only that, these fashion houses  are sewing face masks exclusively for medical workers, turning production facilities that made fancy gowns into mask-creation locations. A Gucci mask was spotted on singer-songwriter ,  Billie Eilish at the Grammy Award last January, which was commented by the public as a balaclava mask, which covers most of the face but not the mouth. Ivanka Trump was also seen at Andrews Air Force Base wearing a face mask by designer Lele  Sadoughi. The designer al...

It's official, this year's Met Gala  has been cancelled. After the COVID-19 outbreak early this year, the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced that they would be postponing this year's gala until further notice.  T he Met announced on Tuesday that this year’s event has been called off entirely, following the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s mid-March decision to close its doors and postpone the glitzy ball “indefinitely” in the face of the virus pandemic. President of the Met museum, Daniel H. Weiss said, “the Met has endured much in its 150 years and today continues as a beacon of hope for the future.  This museum is also a profound reminder of the strength of the human spirit and the power of art to offer comfort, inspiration, and community. As we endure these challenging and uncertain times, we are encouraged by looking forward to the day when we can once again welcome all to enjoy the Met’s collection and exhibitions”. However,  a virtual...

Former first lady, Rosmah Mansor has demanded and threatened to sue the government after her previously owned luxurious handbags which were said to be bought by the public's money,  suffered serious damage after being seized by police. Rosmah had caught public eye for her  notorious for her spendthrift ways. After the shocking defeat of Najib in the 2018 election, the couple were both charged with corruption.  In raids on properties linked to the pair, police seized more than 500 top-range handbags and over 12,000 pieces of jewellery, in which t he items were estimated to be worth more than US$270 million. The couple who was represented by lawyer, Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, said police had subsequently written exhibit numbers on the bags with permanent marker and "showed absolutely no respect for the goods". He also claimed that officials had been "careless about the way they handled the precious exhibits" and may have caused millions of dol...

Birkin handbags are always a classic. Admired by fashion enthusiast and celebrities alike. However, this 100-pound Birkin bag is stone-carved and is surprisingly still cheaper than the real thing. The bag is carved by Barbara Segal who carved the bag out of stone like orange calcite. Segal is a graduate of Pratt University and started making product models for Avon Cosmetics in the 1980s. Her hand-carved bags are true to size and detailing of the original bag and it also includes the status tote's signature leather folds, tight stitching and even the lock. Segal polishing her stone-carved Birkin Bag She acquired materials from all over the world, including the Grand Canyon to a region in Iran. A bag typically takes her 3 months to finish. Segal's works can go from $45,000 to $65,000 according to nypost.com, but a real Birkin recently sold for more than $300,000. By Safwan Kasim