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Elle
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Prada Mode Returns With Kazuyo Sejima for an Island Excursion
Culture Watch is a new series spotlighting the intersection of fashion and art, bringing you the latest must-see exhibitions, pop-ups, installations, and more. Summer is the ultimate time for gallery-hopping and expanding your cultural palette. This month, there's plenty to sink your teeth into. First up, Prada Mode is traveling to Osaka to honor the island of Inujima; plus, Cartier has opened its 2025 applications for the Women's Initiative fellowship. Stay tuned for the ultimate curated guide of fashion's most interesting cultural happenings. Prada Mode is back for its 12th iteration. This year, the house descended on Osaka for its second collaboration with the world renowned architecture firm Kazuyo Sejima and its first with the Inujima Project. A highlight? The Inujima Life Garden. If you happen to be heading to Japan, you're in luck: The exhibition is open to the public through June 15. Click here to register. Since 2006, the Cartier Women's Initiative (CWI) has nurtured women-run and -owned businesses across social, economic, and environmental fields. Successful applicants of the program receive an $100,000 grant, mentorship, and media publicity. This year, the brand hosted its 2025 Impact Awards—also in Osaka—and honored nine former CWI fellows. During the event, honorees shared inspiring stories, including 2019 fellow Caitlin Dolkart, whose app Flare revolutionized ambulatory care in Nairobi, and 2013 fellow Nabita Banka, who has dramatically improved access to public toilets across India. Happy birthday, Acne Studios! In Issue 20 of its magazine, the brand celebrates two decades of creativity. Take, for example, the title, 'Golden,' and the cover's color palette—both paying homage to the symbolic power of gold. Whether on the runway or in print, Acne has woven a 'golden thread' through every visual presentation, including its cover star, actress and model Raya Martigny, whose pose captures the fluidity and malleability of this precious material. Pick up your copy here. Step into the captivating world of French post-Impressionist painter Paul Cézanne at the Musée Granet in Aix-en-Provence. This comprehensive exhibition features over 130 works, capturing the artist's life in southern France from 1859 to 1899—including landscapes, still lifes, and self-portraits. The show also marks the gradual reopening of Jas de Bouffan, the historic Cézanne family estate. Advanced tickets for 'Cezanne at Jas de Bouffan' are available online here.
Fashion Network
08-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Blissclub raises Rs 33 crore in new funding round
Direct to customer active wear brand Blissclub has raised Rs 33 crore in a new fund round. Led by existing investor Elevation Capital, the round follows a $15 million fundraise in 2022, led by both Elevation Capital and Eight Roads Ventures. Blissclub plans to utilise its new funding for capital expenditure, to meet working capital requirements, and for general corporate purposes, ET Retail reported. The business' board of directors passed a resolution to issue a total of 16,076 compulsory convertible preference shares at Rs 20,427 apiece to raise Rs 33 crore. Following the share allotment, Elevation Capital now has a 24.5% stake in the business, followed by Eight Roads Ventures' stake of 15.79%. The brand also continues to expand its product selection and recently debuted its new 'BareButter' collection of women's apparel, designed for travel and the airport, Blissclub announced on Facebook. The label also expanded its colour offering for its signature 'Flare' pants. Blissclub was established in 2020 in Bengaluru and began as an e-commerce business. After stepping into the world of brick-and-mortar retail, the label today counts around 125 employees and is ranked second amongst 95 active competitors, according to business ratings agency Tracxn.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The World of Warframe Gets Weirder Than Ever With a Living Guitar
Her name is Lizzie, she looks like a fleshy Stratocaster and she has big feelings about being attached to the hip of a rock star named Flare. Long-running online shooter Warframe's Techrot Encore update amps up an already strange game by introducing, yes, a living guitar. That's also a flamethrower. In a world with eldritch child soldiers, a bending space-time continuum and robotic romance, it's hard to add new weirdness. A moody guitar with a penchant for instant messaging completely changes the game. While the Hex's story may have largely concluded at the end of the first major Warframe 1999 update, the new protoframes and Lizzie are about to unfold an entirely new story. Here's everything we know about this bizarre new Warframe character. Read more: Warframe 1999 Is About Time Travel, Love and Eldritch Gods – and It's Fantastic When players first meet the nonbinary rock legend and their instrument, their relationship will have a serious rift. Lizzie was born of the Helminth serum injected into Flare -- the same strain of infection that turned them into the Temple protoframe. This sapient infestation was forced onto the rock star, and they're inherently suspicious of the outcome. Lizzie has the capacity to feel, think and reason, but that doesn't mean Flare trusts their new forced companion. Neither party necessarily believes that the other is doing what's in their mutual best interest, especially since Flare's mind is clouded with anger as they try to get revenge on the man who killed their bandmates. That doesn't mean the relationship will be broken forever. Flare and Lizzie will be available as new conversation partners on the KIM instant messenger system, where players will have a chance to build chemistry with the new characters and help them overcome their inner turmoils. This machine kills fascists. Flare and Lizzie might not be chums when players first run across them, but that doesn't mean the guitar isn't integral to the rock star's kit of abilities in-game as the Warframe Temple. Each time players activate one of Temple's abilities on beat with their built-in metronome, Lizzie grows stronger. When enough abilities are strung together, Temple can unleash their guitar with Exalted Solo, transforming Lizzie into a flamethrower to scorch surrounding enemies. If you've ever seen Mad Max: Fury Road, Temple is just like the dude who hypes up Immortan Joe's warband -- but far deadlier. If Temple fires the flamethrower on the beat of the metronome, electric sparks will fly, dealing additional elemental damage to enemies caught in the area of effect. Lizzie can be modded in the player's arsenal just like other exalted weapons, meaning she'll be a potent weapon that will scale up with Warframe ability strength. Players will be able to shred through enemies when Temple and Lizzie release on March 19.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
I wear a size 18 — these are the best plus-size jeans from Old Navy
Shopping for jeans can be a struggle. Whether you're plus-size, petite or tall, it can be challenging to find the right pair. As a size 18, I've had my fair share of jean shopping mishaps. One minute you're trying on a pair, hoping they fit, and the next, you're adding them to your "no" pile. As a sales associate at Old Navy, I think I've tried on every style of denim. From an OG Straight to a Wow Wide-Leg, I know which pair of jeans suits which body shapes best. Keep scrolling for my review of Old Navy's best plus-size jeans. I like that these high-waisted jeans aren't too loose. I also like how snug the waistline is and how they maintain their shape, complementing my body overall. They're super comfortable around the legs and they're a nice cross of a straight yet relaxed cut. Even if this isn't your style, it's one of those jeans that will look good on any body shape. I'm OK with the length, but I can see how it might need a slight hem for someone else. These jeans are snug in the best way. They're flattering, and I love that they're a more subtle option compared to the Flare or the Boot-Cut. Even if they feel tight around the waist, I can confirm they still pass the sit test. If you're under 5'5" like me, the ankle length is your best bet. You won't need to consider alterations or worry whether the ends are touching the ground. I like that these are an alternative to skinny jeans. They have a similar fit and look, but more with a straight cut. They're also pretty flattering, and I love their vintage look. I appreciate that the rise isn't too high either. That said, they are on the snug side, so I definitely suggest sizing up. I did not expect these to fit like a glove. They're super roomy and pair great with a basic T-shirt. They are honestly the most comfortable on the list. Though I would've preferred side pockets, I will admit having them at the front does add more personality to the jeans. Also, there's something about the wide-leg style that fits in with a business casual setting because I could totally wear these to my next work event. I have worn bootcut jeans for years. They're a super versatile denim and less dramatic than flares. I've worn them casually with T-shirts and even paired them with blazers to work events. As a size 18, these are my go-to jeans. They're slimming and they compliment my body well. But be mindful of sizing: some washes fit larger than others. I love the shape of these jeans, especially on a plus-size body. I usually steer clear of wide legs, but surprisingly, these shape my legs nicely. They're a similar fit to the Wow Boyfriend, but I like that these are a bit snugger around the waist. They do run a bit long, but you could probably avoid that by buying petite. These are the kind of jeans you will wear all the time. They are true to size and super comfortable, and I am obsessed with the wash I got. The fit is great. I love that they're relaxed without lacking shape. I also like the length. Somehow, the pair I got was ideal for my height. But if that is not the case, a slight hem is always an option.
