In the realm of fashion, the recent week has witnessed several noteworthy events and collaborations that have kept the industry buzzing. From the glamorous Met Gala 2023 to Dua Lipa’s collaboration with Versace, here are the highlights of the hottest international fashion news of the week.
The Met Gala Celebrates Karl Lagerfeld
The annual Met Gala, hosted by the Met Gallery and Vogue, made a grand return on the first Monday of May, paying tribute to the extravagant and illustrious life of the late Karl Lagerfeld. The gala commemorated Lagerfeld’s remarkable contributions to fashion, having worked for renowned fashion houses such as Chanel, Fendi, Pattou, Chloé, and his eponymous brand. Attendees at the event embraced Lagerfeld’s signature black and white aesthetic, adorned with bows, lace, pearls, and fingerless gloves.
Renowned personalities graced the Met Gala, introducing a fresh wave of new faces. Doja Cat stole the spotlight with her tribute to Lagerfeld’s beloved cat, Choupette, donning a custom Oscar De La Renta ensemble featuring feline-like prosthetics. Supermodels and Lagerfeld muses including Cara Delevingne, Kendall Jenner, Naomi Campbell, and Adut Akech were among the esteemed guests. Other notable appearances included Bad Bunny in Jacquemus, Rihanna in Valentino, Sora Choi in Thom Browne, and Cardi B in Chenpeng Studio.
Versace and Dua Lipa Collaborate on Collection
Continuing their successful partnership, Versace and Dua Lipa have joined forces to co-design a collection. The pop star and iconic fashion house will unveil the collaborative collection, named “La Vacanza,” on May 23rd at the Cannes Film Festival. Dua Lipa expressed her excitement, stating, “I’m absolutely thrilled to have co-designed the women’s La Vacanza collection for Versace with Donatella. She and I have developed a strong bond over the years, and I’m incredibly grateful for the support I’ve received from her and the entire team since the beginning of my career. It’s been a dream to be given the honor of co-designing this collection and letting my summer inspirations run wild. I am immensely proud of this collection and can’t wait to debut it in Cannes.”
Chloé and ERES Collaborate on Swimwear Collection
Chloé and ERES have partnered to release an exquisite swimwear collection. This unique collaboration features a range of 20 pieces crafted from cutting-edge fabric called Peau Douce, which provides a second-skin feel and is made from castor oil-based polyamide. “Gabriela Hearst wanted to create swimsuits of the highest quality and naturally chose to collaborate with Eres and its creative director, Marie-Paule Minchelli, to create a line of swimsuits and bikinis, while Chloé has designed a range of essential beachwear items,” stated an official announcement. The collection became available for purchase online starting from May 5th.
Kylie Jenner Stars in Jean Paul Gaultier’s Campaign
Kylie Jenner takes the center stage as the face of Jean Paul Gaultier’s latest campaign, titled “Blossoms.” Captured by Elizaveta Porodina, Jenner adorns platinum blonde hair and a blush pink cone bra-inspired dress. Another striking shot features her in a nude illusion liquid outfit adorned with flowers. According to creative director Florence Tétier, Jenner perfectly embodies the modern mermaid aesthetic sought for the campaign. The 2023 collection draws inspiration from a combination of “expanded nature” and the house
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