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Black America Web
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Gallery: Naomi Campbell's Cannes Moment Continues A Week Full Of Jaw-Dropping Black Celebrity Style
Source: Karwai Tang / Getty Queen mother Naomi Campbell descended on Cannes this week, and her appearance was everything we thought it would be. The international influencer and supermodel didn't just walk the carpet – though she did werk it. The British beauty owned it. Queen Mother was every bit a legend, an icon, and the moment. Naomi Campbell Brings Major Queen Energy To Cannes Last year, the 54-year-old linked up with Law Roach and made headlines in a nearly-naked number. This year, she switched it up, showing her style versatility. Attending the premiere of Fuori, Naomi hit the carpet in a Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda gown that instantly became one of the festival's most talked-about looks. The dress served grandeur, drama, and all-out royalty. The D&G piece featured an embellished gold corset bodice, delicate lace, ornate gemstone embroidery, and an enormous black tulle skirt. And, you know Naomi's hair and beauty were just as flawless. Naomi gave us a soft, radiant beat—bronze lids, glowing skin, and a glossy nude lip. But her hair is what set the look off. Quite literally. Source: Lyvans Boolaky / Getty Naomi Campbell Swaps Out Her Signature Straight Tresses For A Fabulous Natural 'Fro The mother of two ditched her signature buss-down middle part and straight bundles for a more natural look. She rocked a full, fluffy natural afro that we loved. Big, beautiful, and unapologetic, Naomi's hair was the perfect complement to her over-the-top dress while providing style and attitude that is uniquely her. This Cannes couture moment hit even harder since Naomi skipped the Met Gala earlier this month. The fashion world was ready for her to slay – and she did not disappoint. Further, Naomi's standout red carpet moment came just two days before her 55th birthday. What a better way to show you are still that girl than to slay like this? Gallery: Cannes Continues To Bring Out Black Hollywood's Finest Naomi wasn't the only starlet showing off their style over the past few days. From Halle Berry's judge-worthy moments to Rihanna's vibrant turquoise goddess gown that dominated social feeds earlier this week, Cannes continues to serve nonstop fashion. See our gallery of more looks. We're talking Ryan Destiny, Taraji P. Henson, Angela Bassett, and more. Gallery: Naomi Campbell's Cannes Moment Continues A Week Full Of Jaw-Dropping Black Celebrity Style was originally published on Taraji P. Henson doesn't play when it comes to major moments – and her Cannes looks are no different. Before heading out to film events, she posed in a gold Ulla Johnson gown that shimmered with every step. The fit was flawless, and that pixie cut was sitting just right. Her glow? Immaculate. She looked like money, success, and auntie-you-wish-you-had vibes all rolled into one. Taraji was styled by Wayman and Micah. Source:Getty Ryan Destiny attended the Vie Privée (A Private Life) red carpet looking like a rich truffle. Styled by Law Roach, her chocolate brown Schiaparelli dress hugged every curve and showed off her flawless body. That one-shoulder neckline, the pleated texture, and that slit? Chef's kiss. Her skin was glowing, her hair was flipped, and she looked like the kind of soft luxury we talk about in group chats. Source:Getty Chanel Iman floated onto the red carpet looking like a luxe Cinderella. This icy blue moment is everything! From her gown's high-high slit to her soft glam and wispy updo, this supermodel served feminity, fabulouness, and fantasy. Chanel topped off the look diamonds and silver accessories. Source:Getty Angela Bassett served a 'soft glam boss' look during a Mission Impossible film event – and meant it. Taking a break from the red carpet, here she poses in a peachy embellished power suit that is equal parts elegance and edge, paired with a crisp white bustier that snatched the moment. And let's talk about that side-swept hair—silky, bouncy, and giving grown woman glam we'll never get tired of. Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Forbes
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
An All Access Pass Inside Dolce & Gabbana's Alta Moda Shows
Scenes from Dolce &. Gabbana's Alta Moda featured in Matt Lever's La Dolce Vita MATT LEVER Since it was first unveiled at picturesque Taormina, Sicily in 2012, Dolce & Gabbana's Alta Moda shows have proven to be the most exclusive, and visually captivating of all fashion spectacles. In the past 13 years, he formidable design duo behind Alta Moda, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, has brought the magic of this haute couture experience to idyllic destinations like Milan, Cuomo, Agrigento in Sicily, Florence, Venice, Syracuse, and Puglia. It has also been held in in Paris. Attendees of Dolce & Gabbana's Alta Moda shows are strictly A-list, consisting mostly of loyal haute couture clients and a only handful of top-tier celebrities. You will be hard pressed to find journalists or the usual roster of Fashion Week social media personalities in attendance. In an introduction to his newly-launched coffee table book, La Dolce Vita: Inside the World of Dolce & Gabbana's Alta Moda Fashion Shows, photographer Matt Lever writes: '[A] feature of the Alta Moda show is how extraordinarily personal they feel. The fact that there were hardly any photographers or journalists at the first few seasons was a testimony to how exclusive the whole occasion was…There isn't a huge amount of press, or the circus that accompanies ready-to-wear.' La Dolce Vita features behind-the-scenes photographs by Matt Lever from Dolce & Gabbana's Alta Moda Shows MATT LEVER According to the lensman, known for capturing behind-the-scenes action during fashion shows, Alta Moda is a completely unique experience that takes place over an entire weekend. It is a love letter to Italy expressed through fashion, craft, tradition, festivities, camaraderie, and sense of la dolce vita. 'It's not just the fashion show, but also firework displays, meals and a party on the last night… Alta Moda guests are completely submerged in the opulent Dolce & Gabbana brand.' The first evening typically opens with a jewelry show, dinner and fireworks. The Alta Moda or haute couture presentation happens on the second day. The weekend is concluded with a men's wear show, Alta Sartoria and an opulent party complete with live performances. Having covered Alta Moda shows since 2012, Lever is both witness and visual chronicler of the most exciting haute couture weekend in the fashion kingdom. Photographs from Alta Moda as featured in La Dolce Vita Matt Lever 'The first Alta Moda was almost like a salon from the early days of haute couture. It felt very much like family,' he describes. Matt also observes that unlike ready-to-wear fashion shows, Alta Moda gives guests and those working behind-the-scenes more time to breathe and immerse themselves in the brand's universe. 'It's the only show that's happening and everyone is solely there for the Alta Moda show. All the models have been at a nearby hotel since the previous night, so there is no chaos at all. This and the lack of other photographers really give you time to compose your shots and think about the story you want to tell.' La Dolce Vita by Matt Lever Matt Lever Having built a substantial portfolio of runway and behind-the-scenes photographs from the Alta Moda shows, Lever's La Dolce Vita was intended to transport readers right to the heart of the weekend fashion festivities. 'I really like to capture the feeling of the show rather than just document the outfits. I really try to tell more of a story with each image, to capture the moment. If the show is in an amazing location, I really want to capture this as I think it's integral to the story the designers were telling with the show and how they wanted the clothes to be seen. I really wanted to capture the beauty of the clothes, but also the intense focus of the designers and the hard work that goes into making these garments.' La Dolce Vita features is a collection of photographs by Matt Lever, taken during Dolce & Gabbana's Alta Moda shows MATT LEVER Coverage of the Venice show in 221 inspired Lever to capture the tedious work done behind the scenes, while still showcasing the serenity and grandeur of St. Mark's Square and Canale di San Marco. He reminisces, 'Some shows are easier to do than others. For the Venice show I really wanted to capture the beauty of the location as well as the clothes, to do justice to the designer's vision. In the book, I wanted to convey the hard work of the models. I think that people don't understand or appreciate their professionalism and hard work. That being said, in many of my favorite shots, the clothes aren't always the center of attention. Sometimes the most beautiful image captures a moment rather than just focusing on the clothes. I'm more interested in a beautiful shot than just recording an outfit.' For him, one of the most unforgettable moments captured by his lens was when models lined up for the finalé bow just as a storm and a double rainbow began to take over the heavens. 'You couldn't have orchestrated something more breathtaking,' he remembers. 'There were these dark storm clouds rolling in from behind the runway, but there was still sunlight coming from behind me. And then the heavens opened just as the designers took their bow. I also managed to get the only lightning bolt of the evening in the shot I took of the model in the yellow dress with the umbrellas. The image looks photoshopped, but I swear it isn't.' This is just one of countless magic moments featured in his book. Behind the scenes of Dolce & Gabbana's Alta Moda show as showcased in Matt Lever's La Dolce Vita. MATT LEVER When asked about his fondest memory of Alta Moda, Lever intimates: 'I have a lovely memory of Domenico telling myself and the other two photographers who were covering the show just how important Alta Moda was to him. It was a very special moment. Sometimes, the lines between art and commerce blur in this industry. This was a reminder that art is still very much important and that no matter how successful someone can become.' Proceeds from sales of La Dolce Vita will be dedicated to the Larkin Street Youth Services. This organization helps to house homeless youth in San Francisco. It also provides the young with health care and educational support as a means for breaking the cycle of homelessness.
Time Magazine
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Magazine
Miss Sohee Is Bringing Korean Culture to the Runway
At that point, it was still just her, hand-sewing all of the pieces in her apartment, with no real capital to properly set up a business. The media placements were a boon for building brand recognition, but magazines and celebrities typically borrow, rather than purchase, items for press moments. Park's first real commission, from a member of Dubai's royal family, came right on time, allowing her to open a studio, buy machinery, and hire people to help her. Soon after, Katie Grand, the renowned British fashion editor and stylist who founded Love and Perfect, got in touch, wanting to make an introduction to Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. 'I met them in Milan, and they opened up their Alta Moda premises to me,' she says, referring to Dolce and Gabbana's highest-caliber offering. In addition to getting to see the archive up close, Park was able to connect with the CEO of the Alta Moda business, who became not only a mentor, but also an instrumental resource for the brand as it built out its private client business, advising on how to structure the design process for clients, how to price gowns, and how to meet client expectations. Dolce and Gabbana would later sponsor Miss Sohee's fashion week debut in Milan. For that February 2022 show, the brand upcycled Alta Moda fabrics to create a collection inspired by minhwa, an expressive genre of Korean folk art that captures the quotidian in bright, joyful colors. Park had always incorporated her heritage into her work—her sophomore offering was titled 'Haenyeo,' drawing from the female free divers of Jeju Island. The visibility of the partnership with Dolce and Gabbana just gave her a bigger microphone. For that collection with Dolce and Gabbana, Miss Sohee sourced Hansan Mosi, a fine ramie woven fabric that's been designated by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. The brand has also commissioned artisans working in najeonchilgi (mother-of-pearl inlays), creating cheopji (silver hair pins), and making buchae (traditional fans). These collaborators 'are really authentic,' she says. 'It's even hard to get in touch with them because they don't have social media. I need assistance from my parents, who are local, to go visit them and talk to them.' She describes working with Korean artisans as a 'very crucial element to the brand DNA' of Miss Sohee. 'There are so many beautiful elements that I could look into, and there are so many artisans in Korea that have not been discovered yet by the world. I'm in a very amazing situation where I'm getting a lot of attention—for me to look into these artisans and collaborate with them every season, it's a beautiful process.' Though she's long identified as a couturier, Park was officially recognized as one in January when she was invited to be a guest designer on the official Haute Couture Week schedule in Paris. (' Haute couture ' is a protected term in France, and can only be used by brands that have been found to meet certain criteria as determined by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode.) The collection she showed imagined a noblewoman from the Chosun dynasty in the modern day, marrying elements of traditional Korean garments with more Western fabrications and silhouettes. Lisa of Blackpink wore a customized version of the first look to the Vanity Fair Oscars party a few weeks later. 'It was a huge honor for the brand,' Park says. 'It opened new doors. There's a new dynamic within the clients as well, because it's an official recognition… A lot of collaborations and opportunities have come since, from the show.' Right now, Miss Sohee's business—which the Financial Times reported made $3 million in 2024—is primarily made-to-order, with most of her revenue coming from private clients located mainly in the Middle East. There are 30 employees working across PR, client relations, operations, and the atelier. It's a far cry from the one-person operation out of a London flat she was running less than five years ago. 'It's a meaningful part of being Miss Sohee and doing what I do, seeing people in my creations, really enjoy wearing them, and feel confident,' she says. 'These projects are very private, but I find them so beautiful. It's different to ready-to-wear, where you mass produce and don't really know or have control over where it's ending up. With couture, you really get to meet the client, talk to them, and build this relationship. It's a very intimate process, and it's a really beautiful collaboration. That's what really drives Miss Sohee currently.'
