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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.
Gulf News
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf News
Blackpink's Lisa fashion game at the White Lotus premiere
When K-pop sensation Lisa stepped out at the star-studded Los Angeles premiere of The White Lotus Season 3 on Monday, her delicate look channeling an actual lotus flower was an instant fashion win. Miss Sohee, a label owned by South Korean couture designer Sohee Park, described the bespoke gown Lisa wore on the red carpet as 'a lotus-flower inspired silk chiffon gown, featuring mother-of-pearl effect embroidery adorned with encrusted crystals and pearls, showcasing a stunning ombre transition from brilliant white to yellow.' The Blackpink star complemented her custom Miss Sohee gown charmingly with a metallic lotus flower she carried in her hand. For her striking after-party look, she chose a black and white Schiaparelli Fall/Winter 2024 dress accessorized with gold cuffs and earrings from the brand. Lisa is making her acting debut with Season 3 of the Emmy-winning anthology series The White Lotus , starring as a hotel employee, Mook. She is credited under her full name, Lalisa Manobal, in the series. The White Lotus Season 3 is set in Thailand and stars Leslie Bibb, Michelle Monaghan and Carrie Coon. It will air on OSN in this region. Sign up for the Daily Briefing Get the latest news and updates straight to your inbox
