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Fashion Designer B Michael Honored at Smithsonian for Donating Couture Items Worn by Cicely Tyson
The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture honored B Michael and his husband Mark-Anthony Edwards on July 9 for their gift of couture pieces that were worn by the late pioneering actress Cicely Tyson. 'It was as meaningful as it was beautiful,' the designer said Monday, during a joint interview with Edwards, who is chief executive officer of his namesake company. 'You definitely do not come down from something like that. You decide what's next. The euphoria will stay with us.' More from WWD Richard Tyler Is Selling L.A. Villa and Mulls Fashion Comeback Couture Beauty Hits the Ground Running EXCLUSIVE: Pietro Simone Opens Skin Longevity Playground in the West Village Andrew Wright, president of Americas at Manolo Blahnik, toasted the designer for the gift that was made in honor of Tyson, who died at the age of 96 in 2021. Other guests included the museum's Denise Robinson Simms, Valerie Simpson-Ashford, Anika Noni Rose, Adrienne Arsht, Kay Unger, Andrew Wright, Nick Laffan, Myrna Colley Lee, Dawn Porter, Chris Hyams, Suzanne and Norman Cohn, Dr. Joyce F. Brown, Amna Nawaz, Bridget Foley, and Melba Wilson. Representatives from other museums were on hand too including Laura Mart of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Laura Einstein of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Kim Collins and Alexandra Deutsch of the Winterthur Museum, and Alex Delotch Davis of the Savannah College of Art and Design FASH Museum of Fashion and Film. Judith Curr of HaperOneGroup, which published B Michael's 'Muse: Cicely Tyson and Me — A Relationship Forged in Fashion' was also on hand. The 17-piece trove that the designer gave included the dress Tyson wore when she became the first Black actress to receive an honorary Oscar at the 2018 Academy Awards, the hat that she donned for Aretha Franklin's funeral that same year, and the purple frock she chose for her 'Best Actress' win at the 2013 Tony Awards. Those were a few of the pieces that had been requested by the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture that reflected some of the important experiences in her life. The Smithsonian salute was doubly significant since in 2003, Tyson joined then-President George W. Bush and her fellow commission members when he signed the legislation that authorized the development of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Describing last week's gala as 'a full-circle experience,' B Michael said, 'It's almost like bringing the things back home, if you will, knowing that they will live beyond us, they will reach generations beyond us, and they will create a really beautiful narrative,' he said. 'Even when Cicely was alive, that was paramount to her. It was always about making that kind of statement, having that kind of presence and for her to inspire people. That was always the mission dressing her.' During her 70-year acting career, Tyson became known for her portrayals of strong Black women including her Oscar-nominated role as Rebecca Morgan in the 1972 film 'Sounder,' which focused on a family of Black sharecroppers and their struggles. Tyson won two Emmys for her performance in the 1974 television drama 'The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.' She also appeared in the groundbreaking 1977 miniseries 'Roots,' and portrayed Coretta Scott King in the 1978 series 'King' and Harriet Tubman in the drama 'A Woman Called Moses' that same year. More recently, Tyson appeared in 'The Help' in 2011 and played in the Netflix thriller 'A Fall From Grace' in 2020. Edwards continued, 'The one thing about Cicely was that she lived intentionally. It was her intention to make sure that her celebrity was not fleeting. You felt that when you walked around the school in New Jersey [intended for students in the performing and fine arts that is named for her.] This gift continues that inspiration. She has not only inspired B and I to make sure that we worked with purpose. That is also how she lived her life for other actors, young people and everyone she met.' Tyson first connected with B Michael through another one of his clients, Susan Fales-Hill. Tyson asked the designer to create something for her to wear to Oprah Winfrey's Legends Ball — five days before the event. Recalling their first meeting in his New York atelier, B Michael said, 'Have you ever read the book 'Blink: [The Power of Thinking Without Thinking' by Malcolm Gladwell?] It addresses how sometimes, you instantly know there is a connection. You can't define it. It's not something that you sought out. You just feel it. We did have that blink.' When a summer thunderstorm greeted guests as they arrived at the Smithsonian event, the designer considered that to be Tyson making her presence known in a 'powerful way not a negative one.' The candlelit seated dinner and the couture dresses on display belied some of the ugly behavior that Tyson faced as a Black woman. B Michael said, 'The way we sometimes fight back and speak loudly against ugly behavior is through beauty and excellence to say this does not prevent us from being beautiful or excellent. To have a table that beautiful and guests of every creed to share that moment last Wednesday evening is exactly how you can retaliate against what's ugly.' The designer said that being honored reminded him of his family's role in his life especially his paternal grandparents, who had achieved much success with 'limited resources' and a third grade education. The designer said he was also thinking of his mother and his own daughters. 'All of that is attached as a synergy,' he said. 'I am speaking for Mark-Anthony, as well in terms of how his family instilled in him that you can be whatever you want to be. All of those things bring us to what we achieve.' Looking ahead, the duo is exploring licensing opportunities across all categories including interiors for B Michael. In terms of fashion, developing a designer ready-to-wear collection for women who wear a size beyond 14 is at the top of their to-do list. Women ask about that prospect via social media on a daily basis, they said. 'When you come from couture, I think in terms of measurements, not size. We want to do the same thing when licensing ready-to-wear,' B Michael said. Another assignment is tied to a two-book deal with HarperOneGroup for the aforementioned 'The Muse.' The designer has his own memoir to write as part of that agreement. He said, 'It was great to have Judith Curr there last week. She also published Cicely's book [Just as I Am: A Memoir.] That was a great thread that she shared as one of the speakers.' Best of WWD Fashion Meets Cinema: Jaws 50th Anniversary and Calvin Klein Spring 2019 RTW Show Retro Glamour: Giorgio Di Sant'Angelo's Summer 1973 Chic Straw Hat Statement The Story Behind Jackie Kennedy's Cartier Watch: A Royal Gift With 'Traces and Clues of Her Life' Revealed Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sarah Jessica Parker fans react to tour of Carrie Bradshaw's lavish Gramercy Park home: 'I wish she cared as much about the storyline!'
Fans got an eye-watering, behind-the-scenes tour of Carrie Bradshaw's (Sarah Jessica Parker) lavish, four-story townhouse located near Manhattan's posh Gramercy Park neighborhood in HBO Max's And Just Like That. But the wealthy widow's 1846-era Greek revival-style four-bedroom, three-bathroom property is technically located on a soundstage. Production designer Miguel Lopez Castillo and longtime set decorator Karin Wiesel Holmes gave Architectural Digest an inside look at Carrie's fourth bedroom aka her shoe closet, which is separate from her main closet. Casually hanging on a rolling rack was Bradshaw's repurposed ballet costume that she wore in the 2004 powerful, Sex and the City series finale titled: 'An American Girl in Paris - Part Deux.' Fans will fill with nostalgia recalling how the columnist-turned-author miraculously found her Carrie necklace then got slapped by her Russian boyfriend Alexandr Petrovsky (Mikhail Baryshnikov), and rekindled her on/off romance with Mr. Big (Chris Noth). On a shelf of the large wooden cabinet was Carrie's silver Manolo Blahnik 'D'Orsay' heels. Fans might recall how Bradshaw's peep-toe sandals were stolen from Kyra's (Tatum O'Neal) baby shower, which she balked at replacing, during the classic season six episode titled 'A Woman's Right to Shoes.' Elsewhere was the budding fiction writer's b&w wingtip-style Maison Margiela 'Bourgeoise Spectator Tabi' pumps. Carrie wore those as recent as the season three episode of And Just Like That titled 'Silent Mode' for a Tiffany & Co. event with her friend Charlotte York-Goldenblatt (Kristin Davis). Bradshaw's pricey purchase of the Gramercy Park home large enough to fit her ex-fiancé Aidan Shaw (John Corbett) and his three sons was controversial considering she sold her beloved West Village apartment 'where she spent a better part of her adult life.' On AD's official Instagram account, fans strongly reacted to the 15-minute tour including user @silvanogon who commented: 'This show is horrible now. The only thing saving it is this beautiful home. Thank you!' 'The Gucci envelope clutch is from season five episode where [Carrie] rings the bell at the Stock Exchange!' user @mia_lips sleuthed. 'I can't believe I noticed that. SATC [forever]! It's my comfort show.' User @berzinsky scoffed: 'Not a single sofa in an enormous house. The symbolism is real - she will never share her life and will die alone.' On AD's official YouTube page, 'OG SATC fan' @valleygirl2530 commented that she appreciated 'the resources brought to the production' side, but wrote: 'If only the plot, dialogue, cast and acting were on the same level!' Production designer Miguel Lopez Castillo and longtime set decorator Karin Wiesel Holmes (pictured) gave Architectural Digest an inside look at Carrie's fourth bedroom aka her shoe closet, which is separate from her main closet Fans will fill with nostalgia recalling how the columnist-turned-author miraculously found her Carrie necklace then got slapped by her Russian boyfriend Alexandr Petrovsky (R, Mikhail Baryshnikov), and rekindled her on/off romance with Mr. Big (Chris Noth) Fans might recall how Bradshaw's peep-toe sandals were stolen from Kyra's (Tatum O'Neal) baby shower, which she balked at replacing, during the classic season six episode titled 'A Woman's Right to Shoes' Elsewhere was the budding fiction writer's b&w wingtip-style Maison Margiela 'Bourgeoise Spectator Tabi' pumps On AD's official YouTube page, 'OG SATC fan' @valleygirl2530 commented that she appreciated 'the resources brought to the production' side, but wrote: 'If only the plot, dialogue, cast and acting were on the same level!' 'I wish she cared as much about the storyline as she does the trinkets in a dish on a table,' user @jford8545 wrote User @jenniferabraham5130 marveled: 'Just breathtaking! The level of detail and homage to the original is just incredible' Indeed, fans also got to see Carrie's office featuring original furniture from her Perry Street apartment as well as her closet, tiny kitchen, and the guest room dedicated to her cat Shoe (Lotus, whom SJP adopted in 2023) Back in 2021, Variety reported that Davis (L), Parker (2-L), and Cynthia Nixon (R) all earned $10M paychecks to executive produce and star in the first season, but it's unclear if they've since received raises 'I wish she cared as much about the storyline as she does the trinkets in a dish on a table,' user @jford8545 wrote. User @jenniferabraham5130 marveled: 'Just breathtaking! The level of detail and homage to the original is just incredible.' Indeed, fans also got to see Carrie's office featuring original furniture from her Perry Street apartment as well as her closet, tiny kitchen, and the guest room dedicated to her cat Shoe (Lotus, whom SJP adopted in 2023). Fans can continue hate-watching or simply just watching the 10-episode third season of And Just Like That..., which airs Thursdays on HBO Max. Season three currently has a 'certified fresh' 69% critic approval rating (out of 26 reviews) and a dismal 31% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Back in 2021, Variety reported that Davis, Parker, and Cynthia Nixon all earned $10M paychecks to executive produce and star in the first season, but it's unclear if they've since received raises.
Vogue
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
10+ Vogue Editors' Picks to Shop During the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025
All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors. However, we may earn affiliate revenue on this article and commission when you buy something. If you're looking for a weekend pick-me-up, a little shopping could certainly be the answer. You're in luck: the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025 officially kicked off today, July 12—and while it's slated to run through August 3, why wait to take advantage of the best deals? Naturally, Vogue editors have their own wish lists for the sale. Consider this your insider guide to all the best finds in bestselling beauty and designer fashion. Vogue Editors' Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks: From savings on a brand-new pair of kitten heels to a breezy summer dress to round out your seasonal capsule wardrobe, our list covers a lot of ground. (The sneaker sale is especially prolific: From Adidas to Nike to Rag & Bone, we're seeing so many great retro-inspired styles.) You'll have to move quickly if you want to get in on these discounts: Designer deals at Nordstrom tend to sell out fast, and we're predicting these picks from Manolo Blahnik, Róhe, and more won't last. Looking to re-stock your medicine cabinet? Our list includes plenty of beauty deals and luxe skincare, too, including makeup essentials and travel-sized kits to stock up on before your next vacation. Read on to find out exactly what pieces Vogue's editors are snapping up from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025. Talia Abbas, associate shopping director 'Like clockwork, the mileage accrued on my running sneakers peaks every six months or so—I can quite literally feel in my lower back when it's time to switch out. I alternate between pairs from On and New Balance, they are my favorite for long-distance road runs. I feel similarly as our senior beauty writer, Kiana Murden, does that the beauty deals at Nordstrom are the best during the Anniversary Sale. Case in point, there's La Mer and Oribe in my cart. If not now, when?' Kiana Murden, senior beauty commerce writer 'I might be biased, but the beauty deals at the Nordstrom Anniversary sale are always the best! Take this Dior set, with a serum, cream, and lotion packed away in a plush travel bag—a $219 value for just $160! J'adore! YSL Beauty's lip duo is just as desirable, for any makeup lover like myself. And on hair, I go through so many bottles of the Roz conditioner so I am adding its value size to cart ASAP. Perhaps I'll store some of these in Longchamp's Le Pliage cosmetics pouch for travel days? Sounds like a win to me!' Katie Henwood, audience development associate director 'After years of trying several different denim brands and many shapes, cuts, and crops, I have finally found my go-to brand for all of my jeans: Agolde. This pair is perfectly baggy and features a v-waist cut for a fun twist. It's on sale and at the top of my shopping list! ' Elly Leavitt, shopping lifestyle editor 'It took some filtering, but I found a handful of great basics in the Nordstrom sale—from Nécessaire's lotion for moisturizing after the sun to Nike's low-profile sneakers that work equally well with poplin skirts as they do jeans. I'm also in the market for some new sheets, and Parachute's lightweight organic cotton set seems perfect for New York's heatwave.' Libby Jane Page, shopping executive director 'American Love Story has me scrolling through all my favorite Caroline Bessette Kennedy pieces I wish I could purchase; her wardrobe remains one of the most iconic of all time and she was a Manolo woman through and through.' Concetta Ciarlo, beauty commerce writer 'I've been borrowing my roommate's Béis commuter duffle for over a year now, and at this point I think I use it more than her. Despite Bella's undying generosity, it's probably time for me to get my own! I'm also trying to be more gentle with my hair. This super soft towel cuts down on mechanical damage caused by rough fabrics, and this hair dryer is just too good—it cuts styling time in half, and my arms don't feel like I just had an intense workout. Finally, if pro makeup artist Carolina Gonzalez loves something, I simply must try it too; she recommended these liquid blushes, which are perfect for creating blurred yet bold flushed cheeks.' Margaux Anbouba, senior beauty and wellness editor 'I've long admired Erdem's ultra-feminine with an edge designs. This dress is airy and floaty but still pretty and pink—just how I want to dress in the heat of summer.' Leah Faye Cooper, digital style director 'The other day while I was walking home in my go-to pair of platforms, my left shoe broke; the platform just... detached from the upper part of the sandal. I am still reeling from what was a rather humbling wobble home, and also mourning the loss of those shoes, but I'll feel better when I have a new pair like these.' Shop more Vogue favorites from Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Vanessa Kirby's Maternity Style During ‘Fantastic Four' Press Tour: Going Sheer in Alaïa, Shimmering in Schiaparelli and More
Vanessa Kirby joined her 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' costars for the forthcoming film's promotional tour over the course of the last several weeks. Kirby costars in the film, set to be released on July 25, alongside Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Kirby collaborated with stylist Andrew Mukamal throughout the promotional tour for the film. The Oscar-nominated actress from 'Pieces of a Woman,' who is expecting her first child with her partner, Paul Rabil, wore styles that accentuated her growing baby bump. More from WWD Kate Middleton, Queen Camilla and Brigitte Macron Embrace the French and U.K. Flag Colorscape for Windsor State Banquet Skeletons, Tears and Lobsters: Schiaparelli Exhibition to Open in 2026 Schiaparelli's Beating Heart Necklace Goes Viral on Social Media After Paris Debut Here, WWD breaks down those looks in anticipation of the release of 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' film. Vanessa Kirby looked to Loewe's fall 2025 collection for her attire to 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' launch event in the United Kingdom on July 10. The actress' strapless dress featured a bevy of sinuous lines with a confetti-like array of beads throughout in a shade of light blue. For a fan event in Berlin on July 8, Kirby wore a dress courtesy of Alaïa. The long-sleeve, black maxi dress featured a formfitting silhouette with semisheer fabric on the bodice, along with slim cutouts at the hips. Kirby accessorized with jewelry pieces by Cartier and heels courtesy of Manolo Blahnik. At a special event in Paris on July 7, Kirby was styled in a backless look with fabric draping by Givenchy. The pink dress featured pleating at the front and an elongated, asymmetric hemline. Kirby's look was accessorized with Cartier jewelry and metallic silver Manolo Blahnik sandal heels. Stylist Andrew Mukamal dressed Kirby in a sleeveless midi dress by Balmain for her attire at an event in Mexico City on June 1. The black dress featured a halter neckline with cutouts and white fabric detailing on the sides. Cartier provided jewelry accessories, while Manolo Blahnik styled the actress' sandal heels. In May, Kirby joined her cast members for the CCXP Mexico 2025 event in Mexico City. For the red carpet occasion, Kirby wore a shimmering aquamarine sleeveless maxi dress with sinuous lines by Schiaparelli. Kirby's jewelry was provided by Cartier, with her sandal heels designed by Manolo Blahnik. 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' follows the titular superheroes as they must defend Earth against the evil Galactus and the Silver Surfer. The film hits theaters July 25. View Gallery Launch Gallery: How Stars Styled Baby Bumps on the Red Carpet in 2024: Jennifer Lawrence, Ayesha Curry and More Maternity Dressing [PHOTOS] Best of WWD Amanda Anisimova's On-court Tennis Style Through the Years: From Teen Phenom to Wimbledon Finalist A Look Back at Fourth of July Celebrations at the White House Princess Diana's Birthday Looks Through the Years: Her Sleek Black Jacques Azagury Dress, Vibrant Colors and More
The Herald Scotland
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Melania Trump wears polka dots, white shirt dress
The dress featured a collar, left unbuttoned, and was coordinated with a pair of the first lady's fashion favorites: Manolo Blahnik pumps. Browne's eponymous luxury brand is another must-have for the mom of Barron Trump: in 2018, during President Donald Trump's first term, the British fashion designer said publicly that he respected her "as the First Lady and (dressing her) is something that I would respect." Melania Trump wears bold floral pants, bright pink heels On Thursday, July 3, Trump visited patients at the Children's National Hospital in Washington, wearing a seasonally trendy Gabriela Hearst polka dot blouse paired with a color-coordinated ivory pencil skirt and ballet flats from Roger Vivier. Last month, Trump's fashion choices took a turn when she sported Dolce and Gabbana peony-print cotton jacquard pants and pink suede Manolo Blahnik pumps while greeting guests during a White House event. With summer nearly underway, Trump wore the outfit as dozens flocked to the White House South Lawn for the 2025 Congressional Picnic. Trump's fashion choices, which are thought to reveal subtle hints about her mood and inner-most thoughts, are the subject of intense public interest in the same vein as Jacqueline "Jackie" Kennedy Onassis and Michelle Obama. On Jan. 20, she emerged in a dark navy silk wool coat and skirt with an ivory silk crepe blouse designed by Adam Lippes for her husband's second inauguration ceremony. The former fashion model -- and first practicing Catholic to serve as first lady since Jackie Kennedy -- also made headlines when she attended the April funeral service of Pope Francis in a double-breasted coat dress paired with a traditional veil, gloves and black stilettos.
