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The Independent
21-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Independent
Uniqlo's viral crossbody now comes in a summer picnic print – and it's on sale for just £10
If you need hands-free practicality and laid-back style, let me make a case for the viral Uniqlo crossbody bag. Launched by the Japanese retailer in 2022, the bag has reached cult status thanks to its affordable price point (just £14.90) and ability to elevate a simple outfit. In fact, the fashion forecaster Lyst even named it the hottest product in the world in 2023, beating the likes of Rick Owens, Bottega Veneta, and Alaïa. But it wasn't just a fashion fad; the crossbody bag has remained a style staple. The bag is just as ubiquitous among the Instagram style set as on the commute or in the airport – it's beloved by backpackers and city breakers. In fact, it's a personal favourite. After testing this bag during London day festivals, sunny European city breaks and a beach holiday in Thailand, I can confirm that it's a winner for any warm-weather wardrobe. The crossbody design is much more practical than most handbags, freeing up your hands. On top of that, it's deceptively roomy for such a small bag. I've found that this 4-litre bag can fit your phone, keys, cards, a book and make-up, and still has room for more. Now, to keep the style fresh, Uniqlo has launched the crossbody in a new print for summer 2025. Available in four shades of gingham – monochrome, navy, pink and yellow – the bag has had a stylish upgrade, with the picnic print trending for this season. Best of all, the bag has been discounted to just £9. Here's everything you need to know about the Uniqlo gingham crossbody bag. Gingham is a staple every summer, but it's especially true in 2025. The high street is brimming with novel takes on the print across dresses, tops, and co-ords, but not all are successful. Uniqlo's crossbody bag is an understated way to nod to the trend without feeling like you're wearing a picnic blanket. The style is available in a monochrome and blue hue (both will slot seamlessly into your existing wardrobe) or on-trend butter yellow and pink shades, great for livening up a neutral outfit. Made from polyester woven into seersucker, it boasts a textured look, but it's still water-repellent. Complete with an adjustable strap and handy inner pockets for storage, the bags fit comfortably across your body. With proud owners – including me – loving its roomy design (there's even room for a book on the commute) and hands-free practicality, it's a must-have for summer. Now on sale for less than £10, complete your summer wardrobe with the Uniqlo gingham crossbody bag.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Is the Naked Dress Trend Officially Over?
Style Points is a column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. Two years ago, Irina Shayk stepped out at the Cannes Film Festival in her underwear. Well, sort of. The supermodel was daringly clad in Gucci-monogrammed lingerie with a transparent overlay. It was the same season that designers like Rick Owens, LaQuan Smith, and even the ever-demure Tory Burch were showcasing transparent looks on the runway, as fashion embraced look-at-me body-consciousness post-lockdown. This year's Cannes fashion has been a more subdued affair (Shayk wore floor-length Armani Privé). A much-talked-about dress code was announced that implicitly banned the naked dress, a former staple of the festival's step-and-repeat. ('For decency reasons, nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as in any other area of the festival,' the official statement reads.) And while the additional rules banning long trains seem to have gone out the window, for the most part, people seem to be playing by the 'decency'-driven rules. Juror Halle Berry stepped out in a Chanel skirt suit, while Julia Garner wore a Gucci gown that was transparent, but lined, in keeping with the dress code. Even Bella Hadid, whose past looks have been the talk of Cannes, kept things fairly PG this go-round. While Cannes is merely one event on the A-lister merry-go-round, its red carpet so far appears to reflect a more staid take on fashion—one shaped by a rise in social conservatism, a renewed nostalgia for retro silhouettes, and perhaps a general exhaustion with the trend of baring it all. Is this an extinction-level event for the naked dress? Look at this year's awards season, where you were less likely to see people in X-ray vision mesh and more likely to spot young stars donning the retro, sweetheart-necklined garb of their '50s and early '60s predecessors (in some cases, literally, as with Elle Fanning and her custom re-creation of a 1953 Balmain gown). When our feeds are clogged with tradwife content and retrograde takes on gender, the policing of what women wear and the retreat to all things modest feels unsurprising, part of a calculated cultural withdrawal into the mythic past. It's also possible that the garment has just lost its power to shock (after all, how many Daily Mail headlines can the ecosystem sustain?). Or that Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs have changed our relationship to showing off. A decade ago, I wrote about the idea of the couture body, in which 'the body is the new outfit. The gym is the new atelier. Curves and indentations that were once sculpted by corsetry, boning, panniers, strategic padding, or even, more recently, Spanx are now squarely in evidence.' Since then, the pendulum has swung back to the Y2K era, with extreme thinness prized above all else. If the new ideal body is not so hard-won and increasingly attainable, is showcasing it in the same way really a priority? Amid all the drama about what actresses can and can't wear while promoting their films, it's worth noting that there are no similar restrictions for men's clothing. If you ask me, Jeremy Strong in a pink bucket hat and matching corduroy leisure suit feels more objectionable than one more illusion-netted Might Also Like The 15 Best Organic And Clean Shampoos For Any And All Hair Types 100 Gifts That Are $50 Or Under (And Look Way More Expensive Than They Actually Are)
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PRM: Luxury Urban Fashion Brand Announces Relaunch of Online Store
PRM Warsaw, Poland, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PRM, a leading fashion brand offering a blend of luxury and urban ease, is excited to announce the relaunch of its online store after undergoing an extensive overhaul with the support of the experienced team at operates in 12 European markets—to transform from local e-commerce into an important player in the European fashion scene. With unique products from high-end brands, frequent collaborations and limited collections, PRM merges luxury with streetwear and blends pop culture with niche influences. Among the standout brands are Rick Owens, Kenzo, A Bathing Ape, Human Made, Filling Pieces, Neighborhood, Common Projects, and Maison Mihara Yasuhiro. It also includes some of the most popular street-casual brands, such as Adidas and New Balance. PRM's uniqueness is further emphasized by unprecedented collaborations. For the first time in Poland, projects featuring the Sporty&Rich logo will be available. Customers will also have the opportunity to choose from limited collections available exclusively through key partners of top high-streetwear brands, including Rick Owens x Dr. Martens and MM6 Maison Margiela x Salomon. 'If you appreciate a laid-back style and unconventional designs in your everyday life while placing great importance on the quality of shoes, clothing, and accessories, the projects chosen by PRM are sure to catch your eye,' said a spokesperson for PRM. 'It is an exclusive lifestyle club created for and by discerning connoisseurs of life and passionate fashion enthusiasts who share a deep appreciation for culture, a keen ear for music, an affection for art, and a profound enthusiasm for design.' PRM is a fusion of luxury fashion with urban style. It serves as a platform showcasing selected global brands, limited collections crafted by international designers, limited sneakers releases and coveted items sought by collectors. Catering to women, men, and children, PRM offers an extensive range of the latest clothing, shoes, and accessory collections. These collections are ideal for individuals with a passion for mainstream and niche culture and a love for classic design and modern art. 'The concept suggests that the name PRM derives from the words 'Prime Choice.' Your life is your choice – you can indulge your whims, pursue your dreams, and live them the way you want; the new incarnation of PRM is aimed at people who love to embrace life to the fullest and aren't afraid to experiment,' added the company spokesperson. With free delivery for orders over USD 200, shipping in 24 hours and the use of eco-friendly packaging, PRM is a destination for those inspired not only by well-known top brands but also by daring fashion appreciated by a select few, for individuals who unapologetically express themselves and live by their principles.
Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Why Kim Kardashian did not bring her daughter North West into the Met Gala
Kim Kardashian and her eldest child North West shared no less than four TikTok videos of themselves getting glam before Monday's Met Gala, but only one of them actually attended the fashion festivities. The 44-year-old SKIMS CEO and her 11-year-old nepo-baby emerged from the Ritz-Carlton in Midtown Manhattan together. Kim even allowed little North to ride inside the sprinter van with her en route to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual Costume Institute benefit. However, Met Gala lead chairperson Anna Wintour created a policy in 2018 that all guests must be 18 or older to attend. But before the age restriction, Elle Fanning famously attended the 2011 Met Gala, at age 13, alongside her then 17-year-old sister Dakota Fanning as VIP guests of Valentino. Kardashian bared her back in a black leather Chrome Hearts gown and matching fedora selected by stylist Jahleel Weaver. Hairstylist Chris Appleton coiffed the Calabasas socialite's wavy raven mane and make-up artist Mario Dedivanovic fully contoured her (mostly obscured) complexion. Meanwhile, the sixth grader danced by herself in the hotel room while rocking blue-braided pigtails, a cow-print oversized jacket, matching long shorts, Nike socks, and $1,200 Rick Owens sneakers. Kim later Instastoried a video of her nanny watching her on TV while exclaiming: 'That's your mommy, Chi! Yes, that's Mommy! Woooo! Oh wow, look at the back, you guys! Wow!' Kardashian is also mother to three younger children - son Saint, 9; daughter Chicago, 7; and son Psalm, 5 - from her six-year marriage to third ex-husband Kanye 'Ye' West, which ended in 2021. The disgraced 47-year-old vented last Wednesday via livestream: 'I'mma go get these kids, bro. I'm talking to the lawyers - it gets to the point where I don't lose my f***in' mind where I got to get used to not seeing my kids.' Ye pays Kardashian $200K/month in child support as part of their 20/80 custody arrangement - according to TMZ. In January, West unveiled what appeared to be hand-drawn album cover art by North for her upcoming debut studio album, Elementary School Dropout, which he's overseeing as a producer. The 24-time Grammy winner - who used to be offended by his mini-me being on TikTok - prominently featured his precocious pre-teen on his songs Lonely Roads Still Go To Sunshine (featuring Diddy), Bomb, and Talking/Once Again. Earlier this year, Grammy nominee FKA twigs featured North rapping in Japanese on her track Childlike Things off her third studio album, Eusexua. Kim even allowed little North to ride inside the sprinter van with her en route to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual Costume Institute benefit However, Met Gala lead chairperson Anna Wintour created a policy in 2018 that all guests must be 18 or older to attend Kardashian bared her back in a black leather Chrome Hearts gown and matching fedora selected by stylist Jahleel Weaver The disgraced 47-year-old vented last Wednesday via livestream: 'I'mma go get these kids, bro. I'm talking to the lawyers - it gets to the point where I don't lose my f***in' mind where I got to get used to not seeing my kids' West - who used to be offended by his mini-me being on TikTok - prominently featured his precocious pre-teen on his songs Lonely Roads Still Go To Sunshine (featuring Diddy), Bomb (pictured), and Talking/Once Again So West was likely disappointed to not be able to reconnect with the British 37-year-old songstress on the red carpet Monday. The Kardashians producer-star will soon fly to Paris where she's expected to testify on May 13 as part of the jewelry heist trial. 10 defendants - nicknamed the 'Grandpa Robbers' - face up to 20 years in prison if convicted of kidnapping, armed robbery, organized gang, and unauthorized possession of weapons. It's been nine years since Kim was robbed of $10M worth of jewelry (including a $4M diamond engagement ring) at gunpoint while staying at Hôtel de Pourtalès during Paris Fashion Week, and none of it was recovered. Kardashian - who passed the 'baby bar' exam in 2021 after failing three times - originally aimed to pass the California State Bar in 2023 without attending college or law school. But rather than becoming an attorney, the AHS: Delicate actress will pretend to be LA's 'most successful divorce lawyer' leading 'an all-female law firm' in Ryan Murphy's legal drama All's Fair premiering this year on Hulu. Kim also executive produces the upcoming show starring acting heavyweights Glenn Close, Sarah Paulson, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash, and Ed O'Neill as well as Teyana Taylor and Matthew Noszka. Kardashian also executive produces and stars with her famous family in reality series The Kardashians, which Hulu officially renewed for a seventh season last July.
Fashion United
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion United
What to retain from Fashion-Z, fashion festival at Palais Galliera
The Palais Galliera, Paris's fashion museum, collaborated with the Campus Mode, Métiers d'Art & Design (MoMADe) for the Fashion-Z festival, which took place on April 25 and 26. The unprecedented event, a first for the institution, set out to examine the future of fashion, bringing together the ideas and work of researchers, professionals, influencers and students. The festival opened on Friday, April 25, with hour-long panel discussions on current themes and issues, such as sustainability, decolonialism, transgression and experimentation in the broader fashion sector. An exhibition of installations and photographs, as well as silhouettes designed by students from the network of partner institutions, encouraged participants to extend their reflections in a contemplative and sensitive way. The next day, the Palais Galliera was transformed into a temple of creativity with free workshops. Visitors tried their hand at sewing on tote bags and t-shirts, which resulted in collaborative works displayed in the museum's courtyard. The more playful were no doubt won over by the card game 'Les petits héros durables' ( Little sustainable heroes ), which aimed to 'raise awareness of the various fashion materials and their environmental impact, while having fun'. More meticulous visitors lent themselves to transforming household linen into collection flags, through colourful and delicate embroidery. But the most popular workshop was undoubtedly that of French creator Maroussia Rebecq, where participants were restyled and invited to pose theatrically alongside a performer. The event concluded with a closing party, at which designer Rick Owens and his partner Michèle Lamy were present but keeping a very low profile. In this article, FashionUnited looks back at the main lines of thought that punctuated the Fashion-Z festival. Making sustainable fashion accessible The subject of sustainability in fashion is not new. In recent years, many initiatives and projects have emerged and become popular in order to make fashion more responsible: the rise of second-hand fashion apps, the launch of the repair bonus and the increase in vintage fashion shops and pop-up stores, to name but a few of the best-known examples. However, at the same time, fast fashion and ultra-fast fashion brands continue to account for a significant share of the clothing market, reminding us that sustainability in fashion can never be taken for granted and must be constantly rethought. In partnership with the MoMADe campus, the Palais Galliera organised a panel discussion, led by Andrée-Anne Lemieux, director of sustainable development at the IFM, bringing together Zoé Hotuqi, vintage fashion influencer and author of 'Vintage et seconde main', and Sakina M'sa, founder of the eponymous brand, among others. It was an opportunity for the speakers to explain how they became interested in these issues, and continue to learn and commit to them. A large part of the workshops was also devoted to transformation and reclamation through simple actions, inviting participants to sew, embroider, draw or cut into fabrics. The aim was to show that these actions can be part of everyday practice. Thinking of clothing as a social act The second and third panel discussions attempted to go beyond the purely aesthetic dimension of clothing, to examine its social and political role in our society. 'Wearing clothing is never a purely individual practice. Through clothing, the body is inscribed in the collective,' introduced the second meeting, which brought together speakers with varied profiles: Marine Kisiel, doctor of art history and head of collections at the Palais Galliera; Marine Chaleroux, doctoral student in contemporary history; Gael Calderón, design student at the IFM; and Etna Malone, dancer. Their combined perspectives remind us that clothing, more than just a way of asserting individual style, is associated with a set of symbols and connotations. Above all, it is intrinsically linked to the body and to intimacy: it is used to reveal, hide or suggest, depending on social, cultural or political environments. Led by five students from the École des Arts Décoratifs – PSL and Annabela Tournon Zubieta, a teacher of colonial studies, the third panel discussion welcomed fashion historian Khémaïs Ben Lakhdar and lawyer Glynnis Makoundou, who specialises in copyright and intellectual property law. With their respective expertise, using examples, they questioned the impact of colonialism on fashion design, redefined the notions of appropriation and cultural appreciation, before considering forms of re-appropriation by minority cultures of their own heritage. The Palais Galliera and the MoMADe Campus provided a stage for exploring these essential issues, in order to understand yesterday's fashion and imagine that of tomorrow, in front of an audience of amateurs, professionals and the curious. Honouring student design While the last panel discussion offered a few students from the École Duperré the opportunity to present the ideas and stories behind their projects, in reality the whole festival was committed to celebrating multidisciplinary student design and offering it a space for expression. During the workshops, the students exhibiting exchanged views with the public about their look, in an enriching encounter for everyone. The Fashion-Z festival was fully booked, with panel discussions sold out and almost 800 visitors of all ages in the workshops. This is proof of a real interest in this type of event, as one participant testified: 'We were really waiting for this type of event at the Palais Galliera.' A partner of the museum, the MoMADe campus offers a network of training establishments and institutional partners in fashion and design, including the École des Arts Décoratifs - PSL, the École Duperré and the Institut Français de la Mode. Its mission is to promote all forms of training, from vocational to research level. This article was translated to English using an AI tool. FashionUnited uses AI language tools to speed up translating (news) articles and proofread the translations to improve the end result. This saves our human journalists time they can spend doing research and writing original articles. Articles translated with the help of AI are checked and edited by a human desk editor prior to going online. If you have questions or comments about this process email us at info@
