Vogue’s Hamish Bowles was on hand to capture it all as the wedding events unfolded. The shindig was held over several days, and in two different locations. First, the couple held a civil ceremony at Von Teese’s house in Los Angeles—a decision based on the fact that many churches were, well, apprehensive, about Manson setting … Read more
Each year, attendees of The Brooklyn Academy of Music Gala expect the unexpected. It’s a break from the tuxedos and taffeta that populate gala red carpets each May and the party is always an irreverent and imaginative affair. Last year, the Brooklyn Expo Center transformed into a neon-lit arcade where disco balls glittered above the … Read more
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If one event showcases fashion on the world stage, it’s the Cannes Film Festival. Throughout its 73-year history, the festival, which was scheduled to begin this week only to be postponed due to the COVID-19 crisis, draws celebrities from across the globe and allows them to share their most artistic creative output. The lineup of … Read more
I’m certainly not the only New Yorker who’s left the city, albeit unintentionally, and plenty of them might agree that it’s been uniquely strange to experience this pandemic away from home. We’re staying current on New York news as if we didn’t leave the epicenter, like we aren’t test-driving a cushy suburban lifestyle instead. As … Read more
Currently, there are only a handful of Yemenite Jews left in Yemen and the majority live in Israel. Between 1948-1950, 50,000 were airlifted to Israel during operation “Magic Carpet,” joining the estimated 50,000 who already lived there. (There was a significant migration during the early 1900s.) Many of those who remained left following a series … Read more
The song he’s referring to is Mason’s first single, titled “Gimme, Gimme” and produced by Kevin-Dave, that soundtracks a coming-of-age short film titled “Rise In Light,” co-directed by Nigerian-American filmmaker Amarachi Nwosu and the Persian-Canadian artist and cinematographer soof Light. The video was initially planned as an introduction to Mason’s nascent career as a musician, … Read more
As any woman who’s given birth in the last couple of months will tell you, having a baby in a pandemic takes strength. Moms-to-be have been vocal about the way the coronavirus crisis has changed their birth plans and experience of pregnancy. Maternal health has been one of the key issues of the moment, with … Read more
Most of the retail headlines we’ve seen have focused on two types of shopping: brick-and-mortar and e-commerce. But that myopic view leaves out the various other ways people engage with fashion, like trunk shows and home shopping events. Consider Sarah Easley’s two-year-old endeavor, Maison Marché, which essentially creates a pop-up shop in your living room—and … Read more
Admit it. After weeks of seeing celebrities wearing sweatpants, you need a break. The draw of the super comfortable work-from-home wardrobe has impacted even the most fashionable among us, and as we head towards a social distant summer the parade of grey has started to feel predictable. Anyone in search of an alternative need look … Read more
Among the many debates currently roaring on Capitol Hill in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, one of the most controversial is that of whether or not we should all be wearing face masks. At the beginning of April, the Trump administration reversed their initial policy by recommending face coverings as a voluntary measure to … Read more