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25-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Punk Bridal Dresses for Madame de Pompadour and Her Friends
HERE COMES THE PUNK BRIDE: Vivienne Westwood wedding dresses have become synonymous with Sarah Jessica Parker's character in 'Sex and the City,' Carrie Bradshaw, but on Thursday evening, when the label made its runway debut for its 2026 bridal collection, it couldn't be further apart from the famous HBO character. Firstly, it was staged 3,830 miles at Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week and none of the 35 looks on the runway were as poufy as the one in the 2008 film. More from WWD Bridal Companies Add Tariffs to Something Borrowed and Something Blue Outside View: 'Let's Bring Back Jobs That Offer Skill, Stability and Dignity' The Top Trends From New York Bridal Fashion Week Spring 2026 Creative director Andreas Kronthaler brought the brand's punk attitude to the courtyard of the 19th-century Universitat de Barcelona, where orange blossom trees have decorated the ancient ruins. 'Bridal has always been an important part of the house, since I started working with Vivienne in the early '90s. We are delighted to be showing our first bridal show here in this fantastic city; we took the grandeur of the boulevards and architecture as our first point of inspiration,' the designer said. 'The collection is a pot pourri of past, present and future. Corsetry is the foundation; it enhances you and gives you presence. And tailoring — to add a masculine flair.' The designer wanted each character to tell a story. The opening look, worn by Simonetta Gianfelici, held court with its wide hips and intricate lace detailing that could have been reminiscent of a Spanish queen, who may be wandering around the halls of her palace at night. Kronthaler said her dress was inspired by François Boucher's painting of Madame de Pompadour from 1759. 'Vivienne would have loved it — it was her favorite dress of all time,' he added. The other looks in the lineup had more attitude — specifically a punk one that the late Westwood was famed for and that Kronthaler has continued in her legacy: a sleeveless mini bodice dress worn with white tights and a blue suspender as a nod to the tradition of brides wearing something blue or borrowed; a relaxed white suit with a matching necktie that dangled below the knee, and the most punk of all, an open collar black-and-white striped silk shirt with black trousers and a gray blazer with printed letters and pink sunglasses. There were also delicate dresses with beautiful veils, dresses with pockets and some with a floral print. 'We looked again to our rose print, inspired by the watercolors of 18th-century botanist Pierre-Joseph Redouté. We added orange blossom from the courtyard of the university, a symbol of purity and beauty; subdued and layered with tulle — tender, romantic,' Kronthaler said. 'There is linen and cotton, washed georgette and chiffon, to make things look as if they have been worn time and again. The lightest organza, lots of lace, and pale pink duchesse from Italy.' Vivienne Westwood follows in the footsteps of Giambattista Valli, Elie Saab and Viktor & Rolf, who have taken part as the guest designer brand at Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week in the past. Best of WWD Bottega Veneta Through the Years Chanel's Ambassadors Over The Years Ranking Fashion's Longest-serving Creative Directors
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Science
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Scientists issue dire warning after disturbing discovery made at the bottom of the ocean: 'Not a single inch of it is clean'
Littering is a pet peeve of many, and unfortunately, nowhere seems to be safe from this disgusting habit. Scientists have even found trash at the very bottom of the Mediterranean Sea. As Universitat de Barcelona shared, an international team of researchers found 167 items at the bottom of the Calypso Deep, the deepest point of the Mediterranean Sea that is around 3.2 miles below the water level. According to the report, 148 of the items were marine debris, while the other 19 are thought to be of human origin. The experts said this is one of the highest concentrations on record of trash found in the great depths of the sea. The researchers sent a manned submarine into the waters off the southwest coast of Greece, and images were taken and then studied by the team. Miquel Canals, a professor at the Department of Earth and Ocean Dynamics at the Universitat de Barcelona, said that among the items found were full bags of rubbish, with evidence that these were dropped by boats. In addition to being deplorable, inappropriate dumping of rubbish can have severe negative impacts on ecosystems — and that's especially true in oceans and seas. Creatures can get caught up in discarded fishing nets, ingest plastic waste, and even be buried by items that are large enough. What's more, depending on the type of debris dropped in the ocean, it could release toxins that can impact the health of marine animals. "Unfortunately, as far as the Mediterranean is concerned, it would not be wrong to say that 'not a single inch of it is clean,'" Canals said. Because Calypso Deep is set within the Hellenic Trench, it's an ideal location to trap waste that has been carried by ocean currents. Since humans have such limited access to this area, clean-up efforts are near impossible, so it's likely these items could remain in the area for decades and cause damage to the ecosystem all the while. Do you think America has a plastic waste problem? Definitely Only in some areas Not really I'm not sure Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. First and foremost, we need to be careful about how we deal with waste materials. Understanding your recycling options means plastic, paper, and glass can be processed properly and even given a second life — and stop them from ending up in the sea. According to Our World in Data, "one to two million tonnes of plastic [around 1.1 to 2.2 million tons] enter our oceans yearly," so reducing our use of this material — especially single-use items — can make a real difference. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
