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New York Times
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Why Stars Were Wearing ‘Custom eBay' at the Met Gala
What are you wearing? It's the most frequently asked question at any red carpet event. At last night's Met Gala, the theme of which was 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' some attendees gave an unusual answer. 'I'm wearing Courrèges and eBay,' said Emma Chamberlain, who was hosting Vogue's livestream of the glamorous fund-raiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. Jeremy Pope, the actor and singer, was similarly described as wearing a vintage Maison Margiela vest and 'custom eBay tailored trousers.' No, the online resale marketplace known for offering everything from used cars to Pokémon cards has not started a luxury fashion label. Rather, eBay has been one of the official sponsors of the Met Gala since 2024, and the numerous shout-outs to the company before, during and after the splashy event seemed to be a conspicuous reminder.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
14 looks from the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars after-party that missed the mark — sorry
Celebrities flocked to the Vanity Fair Oscar party in Los Angeles on Sunday. The red carpet had plenty of high-fashion looks, but some stars didn't wear their best outfits. Kim Kardashian's gown looked out of place, and Megan Thee Stallion's dress was a little too daring. The 2025 Academy Awards came and went on Sunday, and A-list stars closed out the night at Vanity Fair's annual Oscar after-party in Los Angeles. Celebrities arrived at the event in red-carpet attire, and many Oscars attendees changed into second looks for the evening. There were plenty of stylish outfits at the event, but there were also stars who didn't nail their looks, from poorly tailored outfits to dresses that didn't suit the occasion. Take a look at the outfits that missed the mark at the Vanity Fair after-party. Kim Kardashian Kardashian went bridal for the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in a custom Balenciaga gown. The white, strapless look had a corset bodice, a full skirt, and ruching from top to bottom. That said, it looked far more like a wedding dress than a fun, after-party frock. The same gown in a different color could have been more interesting, and accessorizing with statement jewels would have been fun. John Legend Legend sported an all-black ensemble consisting of baggy trousers, a thick skirt, and a high-necked, long-sleeved poncho. Unfortunately, the outfit wore him — it was too oversized and overwhelming in shape. Zoe Saldaña Saint Laurent designed the Oscar winner's after-party look. It featured a black long-sleeved top that Saldana wore without a bra, a peach high-low skirt with thick ruffles and a train, and sheer black tights. Though the color combination looked sharp on Saldaña, the top half of the outfit was too casual for the Oscars-related event. A black halter top or strapless bodice would have been a better match. Jeremy Pope Jeremy Pope looked dapper at the Oscars in a simple black Balmain suit decorated with bowties. His after-party look, however, wasn't as strong. He arrived wearing a wide-legged leather catsuit and platform boots. Though the bottom half of his outfit had potential, its bodice only covered half of Pope's chest before extending into a scarf that covered his mouth. The outfit was ultimately more odd than fashionable. Taraji P. Henson Henson was one of the few stars to wear a minidress after the Oscars. But the asymmetrical piece looked more messy than daring. Its sparkling embellishment attached at the dress' waistline looked especially out of place. Julianne Hough From the front, Hough's black-and-white gown was eye-catching. It had a leotard-like top with sheer panels showing her arms and waist, and a ruched, cream-colored skirt that added elegance. It was the other side of the gown, however, that ruined the look. Its backless design extended so low — all the way to Hough's backside — that it was more distracting than interesting. Matt Bomer Bomer's Valentino tuxedo had a classic silhouette, and his relaxed tie and decorative brooch paired well with the look. However, his patterned scarf was distracting, particularly because he wore it tucked under the tuxedo jacket. The look would have been better if Bomer ditched the superfluous accessory. Lily-Rose Depp Depp took a unique approach to Chanel, wearing two pieces that were more daring than usual for the fashion house. Her bralette-style top was sheer and had a sequined bow pattern, and her low-waisted skirt was pleated and made from green tulle. But because the garments sat so far apart on Depp's body, it looked like she was missing a chunk of her outfit. Megan Thee Stallion Stallion isn't a stranger to taking risks on the red carpet, but the green gown she wore to the after-party was a bit too daring for the setting. The green, mermaid-style dress hugged her figure, and feathers on the bodice floated out from the dress like a peacock's plume. The neckline was so low that the rapper's chest was completely exposed, with only green nipple pasties providing her with coverage. The dress would have been great if the neckline was a bit higher or if Meg had worn a statement bralette with the garment instead of pasties. Michael Urie While it was fun that Urie didn't just wear a traditional suit, there was too much going on in his sheer, lace-embellished set. The beading and lace on his jacket and pants were so intricate that they were hard to look at when they overlapped, and the wide leg of his pants didn't help. Urie may have had a more balanced look if he paired the statement jacket with simpler pants. Sarah Paulson You couldn't miss Paulson's Marc Jacobs dress, both because of the red color and the massive bubbles of fabric that adorned the hem, backside, and neckline of the dress. The play on volume could have been fun, but the bubbles were so big that not even Paulson's simple black clutch or heels could detract from them. Slightly less fabric would have made the look stronger. Anna Kendrick The black cocktail dress Kendrick wore from Ashi Studio was pretty — its fabric had a fun sheen and a bubble skirt hit above her knee. However, flower-shaped sequin embroidery on the hemline and one sleeve took the dress from sleek to clunky. The look would have stood out more if it didn't have so many embellishments. Ice Spice Ice Spice wore a floor-length mustard skirt and coordinating cardigan, without a shirt. The cardigan made the whole look feel casual for the red carpet, though, and Ice may have looked more red-carpet-ready if she paired the skirt with a formal top. Laverne Cox Cox's black dress looked more like a costume than a red-carpet outfit, particularly because of the way it was styled. The archival Manfred Thierry Mugler dress formed a scalloped, halter neckline that looked like a spiderweb. Cox paired the dress with black gloves, and her dramatic hair and makeup included a short, black hairstyle, no eyebrows, and red lips. The outfit would have been perfect for a chic Halloween party or themed event, but it didn't quite work for the after-party. Read the original article on Business Insider
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Citizens Property Insurance has 'great news' - its business is decreasing
Last year was a record-breaking year for shrinking the size of Florida's insurer of last resort, according to a report that Citizens Property Insurance Corp. committee heard Wednesday, Feb. 26. And that's great news, they were told. Created in 2002, Citizens is not a business the state hopes to grow. In fact, decreasing the number of policies the state-backed insurer carries has long been a goal in order to reduce the state's exposure to losses in a disaster. That's because too many claims could cost every kind of insurance policyholder. Citizens can levy a surcharge on every insurance policy in the state if the catastrophic claims of Citizens' policyholders deplete the nonprofit's reserves too far, as happened after the 2004-2005 hurricane season when a series of the storms hit the state. Wednesday, though, the Market Accountability Advisory Committee heard that the possibility of that reoccurring is dwindling: 2024 was a banner year for moving Citizens' policyholders to the private market so they can be insured by private companies. 'Historically, we have never depopulated so many policies in such a short amount of time, which is further validating the many positive developments we are seeing take place in the Florida property insurance market,' said Jeremy Pope, chief administrative officer for Citizens. Citizens insures the most property of any insurance company in the state and was started as part of reforms instituted as the state's insurance market absorbed the devastation of Hurricane Andrew in 1992. The number of Citizens policyholders is closely watched because demand for its policies also indicates how much liability the state's private insurers are willing to take on, given the state's vulnerability to devastating storms. The number of policies on Citizens' books hit an 11-year high in September 2023 when several insurance companies stopped insuring properties in Florida or became insolvent. The state Legislature passed new laws from 2019 to 2023 to shore up the wobbly insurance market. And private insurers are responding, Citizens' executives told the committee. After that high of 1.4 million policies in force in 2023, last year ended with slightly more than 936,000 policies underwritten by Citizens. That's about 24% fewer policies than Citizens had at the end of 2023. 'We had 16 carriers that participated in our depop (depopulation) program last year, and that includes five new entrants to the Florida market, which is great news,' Pope said. Not everyone agrees, however, that less Citizens' business is better overall. State Rep. Hillary Cassel, R-Hollywood, has proposed expanding Citizens to every homeowner who wants it, not just those who can't get property insurance anywhere else. It would make it so the liability is more evenly spread throughout the state. The bill has been assigned to committees but has yet to get a hearing. State Rep. Kelly Skidmore, D-Boca Raton, who represents Palm Beach County, said fewer Citizens' policies might be an outdated metric for assessing the insurance industry's health in Florida. She pointed to a recent report in the Tampa Bay Times that showed private insurance companies have been siphoning profits to subsidiary companies as they've claimed losses due to catastrophic storms, hurricanes Irma and Michael. 'It may have been a laudable goal at one time to keep Citizens low in policyholders, but I don't think that that is what the goal should be anymore,' Skidmore said. 'I really think the goal should be that there is transparency and accountability on the part of everyone that is in this process.' The number of Citizens' policies ticked up slightly in January as the market continued to digest the results of last year's active hurricane season, which saw hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton hit the state, Citizens' numbers show. Anne Geggis is the insurance reporter at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach her at ageggis@ support our journalism. Subscribe today. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Florida property insurance: Why Citizens would like fewer customers
