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TXT, Haerin Take in Dior Show in Paris

STAR STUDDED: An eclectic mix of celebrities caused a commotion outside of the Dior show Friday, with crowds lining the streets for Tomorrow X Together (TXT) and NewJeans’ member Haerin. K-pop royalty TXT and Haerin arrived just as British Princess Eugenie was trying to find her seat. Kate Moss sat next to TXT’s Yeonjun, but the two didn’t interact, instead both turning their cameras on the runway show. Kim Jones created a magical, mirrored world inside Paris École Militaire for Dior’s Paris Fashion Week show with a spinning stage and a starry sky that dazzled guests. It was a way…
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Was Diesel the Most Democratic Fashion Show Ever?

Autocracy may be much in the news, and increasingly in vogue depending on the electorate, but as Milan Fashion Week began, democracy was in the air. At least so it was at Diesel where, in a preview, the designer Glenn Martens was touting “transparency without censorship.” Sounds pointed, but what he meant was tearing down the fourth wall, allowing anyone to access a live feed starting 72 hours before his show to watch the process of creation via cameras trained round-the-clock on the atelier, the casting area, hair and makeup, and so on. Then 1,000 viewers signed up to sit…
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Kendall Jenner embraces ladylike dressing for Easter

Kendall Jenner’s trademark minimalism just got a hint of coquette. Right in time for spring, the supermodel is embracing the girly, romantic aesthetic, signs of which include bows, puffed or frilly sleeves, pastel pinks, ballet flats, vintage-inspired corsets, florals — the list goes on. Jenner debuted what we’d call an elevated coquette look on Easter Sunday, a celebratory day she spent with family. The piece is a silk off-white maxi dress with a V neck and a pretty, flowy skirt. On the shoulders, puffy short sleeves are embellished with black velvet bows with long ribbons. Meanwhile, subtle seams create a…
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Alessandro Michele to Valentino helmet

In an announcement that has sent ripples through the fashion industry, Alessandro Michele has been named the new creative director of Valentino, the storied Roman couture house. Michele, known for his transformative vision at Gucci, is set to commence his role on Tuesday, April 2. Michele steps into shoes left vacant by Pierpaolo Piccioli’s celebrated tenure, which concluded just recently, marking 25 years of Piccioli at Valentino. Michele’s appointment comes with high expectations, as he brings a track record of revitalizing Gucci with his eclectic, colorful and bold aesthetic, significantly elevating both brand and revenue during his time there. Valentino’s…