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Vogue Singapore
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue Singapore
15 times Gemma Chan championed Asian designers on and off the red carpet
Gemma Chan / @gemmachan It's been quite the ride for British actress Gemma Chan. Many would know her as the astute and elegant Astrid Leong in 2018's Crazy Rich Asians, the film that catapulted her to international stardom or perhaps her subsequent blockbuster role in the Marvel universe, portraying Sersi in Eternals. Much like art imitating life, there's always an air of sophistication and grace that Chan carries in her recognised roles, one that is present during her red carpet appearances and public outings over the years. From her dazzling Tom Ford Met Gala debut in 2019 to a show-stopping golden moment in Oscar de la Renta at Cannes earlier this year, it has been a delight to see her step confidently into the role of style star and bring much needed BIPOC representation to the industry, with the actress favouring Asian designers when it comes to her press outings. Now returning as Vogue Singapore's June 'Gold' cover star, the newly-minted Cartier ambassador is gearing up for an exciting new chapter—one where she will step into producer shoes, namely a biopic of legendary Chinese-American actress Anna May Wong where she will develop and star in. The notion of spotlighting Asian voices through her platform has always been something close to Chan's heart, and it's prominent through her red carpet and press looks. Those who are familiar with her most noteworthy looks would recognise Miss Sohee, Jason Wu and Huishan Zhang as just a few of the Asian designers that Chan has in her rotation. Below, see 15 occasions where Gemma Chan has championed Asian designers. 1 / 15 Miss Sohee South Korean designer Sohee Park has been a longstanding collaborator of Chan's and her recent trip out to Singapore for Cartier's Nature Sauvage Ball had the British actress clad in a red luminous gown, decorated with golden blooms. A perfect match for the star's jewellery for the night. @gemmachan 2 / 15 Huishan Zhang Looking ever so radiant at a beauty launch in London, the English starlet made a form-fitting entrance in one of Chinese-born designer Huishan Zhang's ensembles. 3 / 15 Self Portrait Serving up a smouldering twist of the classic suit and tie, Chan stepped out in a Self Portrait deconstructed blazer and a sheer LBD for The Actor premiere in New York. Getty 4 / 15 Jason Wu She's a lady in red, once again. This time, at the Louvre's Grand Fashion Dinner, Chan turned heads in a flooring silk creation by Jason Wu; a look immaculately paired with diamonds from Cartier. The Taiwanese-Canadian designer needs no introduction, having made headlines after designing Michelle Obama's inaugural ball gown in 2009. @gemmachan 5 / 15 Miss Sohee A corseted peplum complete with the wonders of draping, this Miss Sohee creation was made like armour for Chan as she attended the Newport Beach Film Fest. Gemma Chan / @gemmachan 6 / 15 Miss Sohee For the premiere of Eternals in October 2021, Chan wore a custom Miss Sohee creation at the 16th annual Rome Film Festival. Gemma Chan / @gemmachan 7 / 15 PH5 At the Eternals press tour, Chan kicked things off on day one in LA wearing a dress from PH5. Founded in 2014 by Wei Lin, the sustainability-focused knitwear brand based in NY and China blends sportswear aesthetics with playful silhouettes. Gemma Chan / @gemmachan 8 / 15 Prabal Gurung At the Met Gala in May 2021, Chan and designer Prabal Gurung paid tribute to the first Chinese-American actress, Anna May Wong, with a black sequinned mini dress accompanied by a pastel green train. Born in Singapore to Nepali parents and raised in Kathmandu, Gurung is known as much for his advocacy as for his designs. Gemma Chan / @gemmachan 9 / 15 Prabal Gurung On day one of her Crazy Rich Asians Los Angeles press tour, Chan opted for a dress with contrasting plaid fabrics gathered at the waist with cut-out detailing. Gemma Chan / @gemmachan 10 / 15 Yuhan Wang Gemma Chan posed for a selfie while wearing a form-fitting lace ensemble with red button accents from Yuhan Wang spring/summer 2021 in March 2021. Since graduating from Central Saint Martins in 2016, Chinese-born designer, Yuhan Wang, has grown a formidable following. In addition to a three-season showcase with Fashion East, Wang was also shortlisted for the LVMH Prize in 2020. Gemma Chan / @gemmachan 11 / 15 Edeline Lee For the virtual premiere of Raya and the Last Dragon in March 2021 , Chan wore a dress from Edeline Lee's spring/summer 2021 collection paired with heels from Simone Rocha. Before launching her eponymous label, which focuses on precision and wearability, Korean-Canadian designer Edeline Lee interned at Alexander McQueen in London and John Galliano in Paris. Gemma Chan / @gemmachan 12 / 15 Huishan Zhang Chan wore a belted tweed number from Huishan Zhang on a press day for Raya and the Last Dragon in February 2021. T he Chinese-born designer studied at Central Saint Martins and interned at Dior, and runs his eponymous label from London. Gemma Chan / @gemmachan 13 / 15 Philip Lim Gemma Chan went for bold in a colour block outfit, in March 2019 , from 3.1 Phillip Lim spring/summer 2019. Born in Thailand to parents of Chinese descent, Phillip Lim, the co-founder and creative director of the label, immigrated to the US as a child and is an outspoken advocate for Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) causes. Gemma Chan / @gemmachan 14 / 15 Jason Wu At the Critics Choice Awards in January 2019, Chan was a floral fantasy in an exuberant off-shoulder gown from Jason Wu. Gemma Chan / @gemmachan 15 / 15 Simone Rocha As part of her promo tour for Crazy Rich Asians , Chan wore a lace-trimmed tulle dress with floral embroidery by Simone Rocha in September 2018. Best known for her quirky, ultra-feminine style, the Irish-Chinese designer often pays homage to her heritage in her collections. Vogue Singapore's June 'Gold' issue will be out on newsstands from 13 June and available to preorder online.
Telegraph
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
After 25 years, J-Lo remains the queen of scene-stealing dressing
She may be 55, but Jennifer Lopez remains unafraid of a daring outfit – or eight. While hosting the 2025 American Music Awards at the BleauLive Theatre in Las Vegas last night, the singer emerged in a cycle of eight different outfits, many of which combined bold silhouettes with dazzling embellishments. Lopez is one of only a handful of celebrities to host the awards show solo twice, having last done so a decade ago. She began the night by performing a six-minute medley of 23 songs by various award nominees, including Beyoncé and Sabrina Carpenter, during which she kissed both male and female back-up dancers, sparking mixed reactions from online commentators. The singer later announced that she's returning to Las Vegas for her second residency in the city at the end of the year. But just as impressive as her stamina as an artist is her commitment to showstopping fashion. She performed the medley in a nude bodysuit that brought new meaning to the idea of 'naked dressing' – Cannes red carpet rule enforcers, look away now – covered only in crystals and occasional abstract black shapes. Then, it was a quick change into perhaps the most striking look of the night for her hosting duties – a plunging halter-neck gown with a thigh-high slit by Miss Sohee, a London-based couturier that creates pieces inspired by the founder's Korean heritage. The dress was covered in Swarovski crystals and worn with a blue duchess silk opera cape adorned with a whimsical selection of Korean peonies, butterflies and even kittens. 'Jennifer Lopez is the embodiment of enduring glamour and fearless femininity, an icon whose confidence and charisma have inspired generations,' creative director Sohee Park told The Telegraph. 'To see her command the stage in Miss Sohee at 55, still redefining what a statement dress can be, is a dream. The look was designed to celebrate power and sensuality, and no one wears that spirit better than J-Lo.' Indeed, this is an artist whose statement ensembles have had nothing short of a culture-shaping effect in the past. When Lopez wore a sheer green Versace dress to the Grammy Awards in 2000, the moment was so impactful that it has been credited with inspiring the creation of Google Images itself (according to former Google CEO Eric Schmidt). By donning the plunging jungle-print dress designed by Donatella, which re-emerged during Versace's SS20 show in Milan, Lopez didn't so much break the internet as shape its very DNA. Even a quarter of a century later, she's still pulling off conversation-sparking moments as a midlife woman. As well as the Miss Sohee dress, there was a plunging nude dress by Italian brand Defaïence that similarly recalled the Versace silhouette. There was also an ab-bearing embellished dress with a sheer tiered fringe skirt by Bronx and Banco; a metallic royal blue strapless dress with sculptural, exaggerated hips; and a gleaming gold sequinned dress. Another nod to fashion history among Lopez's ever-changing outfits came in the form of a black sequinned jumpsuit with an open back, which skimmed the artist's enviably peachy posterior. For fashion fans, the piece is irresistibly reminiscent of Alexander McQueen's infamously revealing 'bumsters', which debuted in his 1993 Taxi Driver collection. Bum-baring styles have been back on the catwalk of late, with low-cut trousers at the likes of Diesel, DSquared2 and Hodakova and sheer styles everywhere from Valentino to Chloé. The daring look has also returned to the red carpet – see Zoë Kravitz attending the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party in a memorable Saint Laurent dress that combined satin with rhinestone-encrusted mesh. But nobody does a scene-stealing look like Lopez. Google Images might be part of everyday life 25 years after her iconic Versace moment, but you can be sure it's still flooded with photos of the artist who had a hand in its creation today.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jennifer Lopez Hosts American Music Awards 2025 in Plunging Miss Sohee Dress and Embroidered Cape
After opening the 2025 American Music Awards with an energetic choreography celebrating some of this past year's music hits, Jennifer Lopez showed up onstage in a glamorous ensemble courtesy of Miss Sohee. The singer is hosting this year's ceremony, which takes place on Monday in Las Vegas. Lopez wore a form-fitting silver sequined halter dress layered with a dramatic turquoise silk robe-style coat featuring elaborate floral embroidery in soft pink and green tones, with voluminous balloon sleeves that create a theatrical silhouette. More from WWD Beyonce Keeps Rodeo Edge Going in Thigh-high Malone Souliers Fringe Boots for Cowboy Carter Tour in New Jersey at MetLife Stadium Jeff Bezos in Mesh Clae Sneakers and Lauren Sanchez in a Sheer Maxi Dress Make a Breezy Pit Stop at F1 Monaco Grand Prix 2025 Elle Fanning Masters Off-duty Glamour in Giuseppe Zanotti's Angular Heels and Max Mara Shirtdress for Cannes Film Festival 2025's Final Day Lopez was styled by the duo Mariel Haenn and Rob Zangardi, who have worked with her since 2010. Lopez's dress and cape debuted on Miss Sohee's spring 2025 runway show, the first of designer Sohee Park on the official calendar at Paris Couture Week. For the collection, Park leaned into her South Korean heritage with elements including the peony embroidery on a shawl and the wisteria flowers adorning capes. 'I feel more comfortable being myself and really looking into myself,' the designer told WWD. Before wearing her Miss Sohee look, Lopez performed in a futuristic, robot-inspired bodysuit covered in sequins. As the host of the awards show ceremony, the singer, who opted to skip the event's red carpet, is expected to wear multiple outfits throughout the night. The 2025 American Music Awards air live on CBS at 8 p.m. ET and will be available for streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime, with on-demand viewing available the following day for Paramount+ Essential subscribers. The show features a star-studded lineup of performers, including Lainey Wilson and Janet Jackson, who will also receive the Icon Award. View Gallery Launch Gallery: American Music Awards 2025 Red Carpet Arrivals Photos, Live Updates: Ciara, Alix Earle and More Best of WWD Princess Charlene's Monaco Grand Prix Style Evolution at Full Speed: Shades of Blue in Louis Vuitton, Playful Patterning in Akris and More Princess Charlene of Monaco's Grand Prix Style Through the Years: Louis Vuitton, Akris and More, Photos Kate Middleton's Royal Rewears Through the Years
Vogue Arabia
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Arabia
The Global Designers Redefining Couture: From Seoul to Beirut
For decades, storied French ateliers have dictated the rules of couture, defining craftsmanship and exclusivity. Heritage houses like Chanel, Dior and Givenchy remain synonymous with Parisian savoir-faire, their dressmaking techniques passed down through generations of petite mains in hushed, gilded salons. Today, however, couture is undergoing a seismic shift. Once rigid, it is now evolving, with a new wave of designers from diverse backgrounds redefining haute couture, proving it is no longer bound by geography or a singular aesthetic. 'I often sculpt garments with structure reminiscent of traditional Korean furniture or the curved elegance of hanbok sleeves,' says Sohee Park, founder of couture brand Miss Sohee. Her Korean heritage deeply informs her work, shaping a vision that sees couture as a renaissance fuelled by cultural diversity and fresh perspectives. This evolution is led by designers merging artisanal traditions with innovation. From Rahul Mishra's intricate Indian embroidery to Kevin Germanier's futuristic, upcycled designs, these visionaries are reinventing couture as an ever-changing art form. 'Designers must introduce new ideas and techniques to ensure couture adapts,' says Mishra. Beyond innovation, these couturiers are also committed to preserving ancient crafts in today's fast-paced fashion world. Park frequently collaborates with artisans specialising in embroidery, textile weaving and embellishment techniques, bringing irreplaceable authenticity to her work. This new era merges tradition with transformation, making couture a vehicle for cultural storytelling and ingenuity. The question is no longer where couture comes from, but where it is headed. Jad Hobeika PHOTOGRAPHY, ARTEM KONONENKO. STYLING, SERGI PADIAL As co-creative director of Maison Georges Hobeika since 2019, Jad Hobeika is swiftly shaping the next chapter of the renowned couture house founded by his father, Georges. While honouring the brand's DNA, the 30-year-old brings a fresh perspective to the Maison, appealing to a new generation of clients. For their latest collection, Hobeika paid tribute to the matriarchal legacy of his late grandmother, who passed away in 2024. Alongside his father, he showcased a series of black looks, highlighted by an oversized coat with dramatic, show-stealing plumes. 'Today's client seeks independent brands that deliver luxury with quality and craftsmanship,' he explains. Hobeika notes that he is expanding into elevated daywear, having debuted his first ready-to-wear collection in Paris last September. Drawing from the natural world, he crafted a poetic display of floral motifs, embroidered in rich textures and intricate appliqués on featherlight tulle, alongside opulent brocades that evoked an otherworldly, majestic silhouette. Elsewhere, surprising references to wildlife emerged, crocodiles and snakes in particular. These demicouture pieces offered a fresh take on the house's signature embellishments, a clever evolution of traditional ornamentation. Hobeika's design philosophy is intuitive rather than academic. 'Education for me is being in a box, I prefer to know the basics and then be left alone.' His creative process is driven by imagination, emotion and visual storytelling. 'I see things, imagine them and create them.' Rahul Mishra PHOTOGRAPHY, ARTEM KONONENKO. STYLING, SERGI PADIAL Since his debut at Paris Haute Couture Week in 2020, Indian designer Rahul Mishra has redefined the global perception of couture, bringing India' centuries-old artisanal traditions to the forefront. 'Each design is rooted in time-honoured techniques like zardozi, resham or handwoven textiles,' explains Mishra. His goal is to craft couture that bridges cultures. His spring/summer 2025 collection continues this dialogue, with his garments a testament to the finery coming out of India: case in point – a gown with its bodice covered in 3D skyscrapers jutting out from the waist, almost enveloping the model, every bead and sequin meticulously forming an urban skyline. 'Couture has always existed in the Indian subcontinent and thrives in its own billion-dollar market. We are currently observing the adoption of South Asian aesthetic sensibilities into the mainstream Western landscape,' says Mishra. Beyond aesthetics, the designer also prioritises ethics, viewing his master craftsmen as collaborators whose well-being is a responsibility he holds dear. 'Financial stability aside, we invest in skill development, ensuring their techniques evolve while preserving the integrity of their craft. By empowering these artisans, we create a sustainable ecosystem where their contributions are celebrated and their legacies safeguarded.' Miss Sohee PHOTOGRAPHY, ARTEM KONONENKO. STYLING, SERGI PADIAL For Sohee Park, couture is a form of escapism – turning dreams into reality through fabric, structure and embellishment. The South Korean designer launched Miss Sohee, her London-based label, in 2020, swiftly rising to prominence as one of the most talked-about couture houses. With a devoted celebrity following that includes Camila Cabello, Bella Hadid and Lisa of Blackpink, Park's creations have cemented her status as an upcoming force in the industry. Her designs are theatrical with dramatic silhouettes – think a chantilly lace bodysuit with leather corsetry or a column dress with a large shell-shaped panel jutting from the waist. 'My creative process always begins with a vision, often inspired by art, history, culture and nature,' explains Park. Kevin Germanier PHOTOGRAPHY, ARTEM KONONENKO. STYLING, SERGI PADIAL Swiss designer Kevin Germanier is a familiar name in the Paris fashion circuit, known among industry insiders for his bold, sustainability-driven approach. He launched his eponymous label in 2018, quickly proving that upcycling can be as extravagant as it is ethical. Renowned for transforming discarded materials into dazzling, futuristic creations, Germanier has dressed icons such as Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift. This year, he debuted his first haute couture collection, Les Globuleuses, at the Paris Haute Couture Week, cementing his status as a true industry disruptor. The high-octane collection reimagined upcycling via his avant-garde designs, especially a dress created in an unlikely collaboration with Caran d'Ache, the historic Swiss manufacturer of art materials better known for their coloured pencils. 'I'm always pushing the boundaries of texture. We upcycled many old pencils and pencil cases alongside other materials that Caran d'Ache gave us from past productions. You wouldn't realise the piece was made from pencils – it simply looked like a beautifully embroidered dress,' he says. Elsewhere, a vintage Givenchy jacket was turned into an explosion of colour, completely transformed with dense beadwork and intricate embroidery. 'It's okay to get tired of your garments, to want newness. I want Germanier to become a creative studio where you can give your clothes to us and we can make it new for you.' His approach revolutionises traditional couture, ensuring that fashion's future is innovative and responsible.
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.'
