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Business of Fashion
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business of Fashion
Amina Muaddi Opens Its First-Ever Store
On Tuesday, luxury footwear and accessories brand Amina Muaddi opened its first-ever brick-and-mortar location, located at 6 Avenue Montaigne in Paris. The store signifies a milestone for the self-funded, Paris-based label: Until now, Amina Muaddi has sold through its own e-commerce and shop-in-shops at Harrods, Le Bon Marché and Level Shoes, as well as through retailers like Saks Fifth Avenue, Mytheresa and Nordstrom. The new boutique was designed by Art Recherche Industrie and features Art Deco wares, including a sculptural light fixture, lacquered cabinetry and undulating aluminium walls meant to resemble curtains. Since its launch in 2018, Amina Muaddi has limited its distribution and built a reputation for sold-out products that generate consumer hype. Its footwear, with its signature flared heel, is regularly spotted on celebrities such as Rihanna, Kim Kardashian and Bella and Gigi Hadid, and the brand has also collaborated with A$AP Rocky's creative agency AWGE and Fenty. By 2022, the brand had more than doubled its 2019 sales. To commemorate the opening, the brand also released a capsule collection only available in the new store comprising its Ami clutch purse and six shoe styles reimagined in new colourways and embellishments. 'Having a store means having a home, both for our customers and the brand,' founder and creative director Amina Muaddi said in a statement. 'We are so excited to be able to connect with our community, to let clients experience the brand not just through product but visually, physically and emotionally.' Learn more: Can Amina Muaddi Build an Enduring Business From Her Sell-Out Shoes' Hype? The buzzy footwear brand is opening its first permanent space at Harrods, testing the waters of physical retail with an eye to launching stores. It's part of a broader plan for the $60 million per-year label's next stage of growth, the designer said.
IOL News
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Cardi B fires back: why older hits 'WAP' and 'UP' deserve a spot on her new album
Taking to X, Cardi B has addressed critics who questioned as to why she decided to add songs that are almost five years old to her new sophomore album. Image: Instagram US rapper Cardi B has addressed the backlash she is facing for adding tracks that are three to four years old on her highly anticipated sophomore album 'Am I the Drama'. Fans of the 32-year-old rapper created a buzz on the internet after she made the announcement and also shared the cover of her second album, which is scheduled to drop later this year on September 19. However, the excitement was followed by criticism online after Cardi B added songs such as 'WAP' and 'UP', which many claimed that she added because of how well they did. Both songs surpassed more than a billion streams on all streaming platforms, and online critics expressed that adding the songs was a cheat code to have an album that already had high numbers of streams before its release. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading 'Cardi B is a straight liar, for the fans my a**. It's a cheat code. I personally think no singles older than 2 years should be allowed on your new album,' @Ami_truthteller said. "She really added them 5-year-old songs just so she can have another IOP (Invasion of Privacy) lmaooo. This honestly made me lose respect for her cuz why can't you do it authentically," @Vonbucksss1 commented. The Grammy-award-winning rapper clapped back at critics who questioned her decision to add the songs to the album. 'This will be the last and only time I'm gonna address this.. 'WAP' and 'Up' are two of my biggest songs, my fans have been asking me to put them on an album, and people search for them on IOP all the time … they deserve a home,' she said. This will be the last and only time I'm gonna address this.. WAP and Up are two of my biggest songs, my fans have been asking me to put them on an album, and people search for them on IOP all the time… they deserve a home.. I let haters make me not submit WAP for the Grammy's… — Cardi B (@iamcardib) June 25, 2025 She further added that she did not submit 'WAP' for the Grammy because of what online critics were saying, and this time around, she has added both of the songs on this sophomore album because she is giving her fans what they want. 'These two songs don't even count for first week sales, so what are y'all even crying about??? Do ya say anything when all these artists pull out all of their little tricks and ponies to sell out??? Exactly… Now let them eat cake. Go cry about it!!!'
New York Post
08-06-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Hundreds defiantly flock to Central Park for Israel hostage rally after Colorado terror attack
Hundreds of people defiantly gathered in Central Park on Sunday despite the recent terror attack in Colorado to support the hostages in Gaza and to pay tribute to two of the Americans killed by Hamas. The Central Park rally, which takes place every Sunday, saw even more people come out than usual after last week's terror attack in Boulder, which targeted supporters of the remaining hostages, according to Sunday's organizers. Former hostage Raz Ben Ami, 58, said during the park rally that she was moved to see such a turnout in the wake of more tragedy against the Jewish community, with the gathering reassuring her that her advocacy was important enough to overcome her fears. 6 Hundreds came out to Central Park on Sunday to support the Israeli hostages who remain in Hamas captivity. Michael Nagle 6 Former hostage Raz Ben Ami recalls the terror she felt when Hamas gunmen dragged her out of bed during the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack. Michael Nagle 'I was scared to come,' Ami admitted following the attack in Boulder that left 12 people injured. 'If I survived Gaza, I don't want nothing to happen to me somewhere else.' But 'I'm glad I came and glad to see all those people are coming and they are not afraid,' she said. Ami, who was held in captivity for 54 days, recounted the horrors of the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack that saw Hamas gunmen drag her out of bed barefoot and in her pajamas. Ami, who served as an administrative social worker in Kibbutz Be'eri, said that even if her destroyed home were restored, she'd be too afraid to return. 6 Rally-goers said it was important to come out in full force after last week's terror attack against hostage supporters in Colorado. Michael Nagle 6 A boy holds a sign that says, '#END JEW HATRED' at the Central Park rally. Michael Nagle The former hostage said she was grateful for the Trump administration's work in facilitating the release of her husband, Ohad, after nearly 500 days in captivity, while calling on the president to continue working for those still held by the Palestinian terrorists. 'They don't have a voice. They're in the tunnel. They can't speak for themselves. I want them all back,' Ami said of the hostages. 'I believe Trump can do it. I believe if he did it once, he can do it again,' she added. 6 People have been gathering every week in Central Park to support the hostages. Michael Nagle Jeffrey Prez, 70, a Jewish corporate-real-estate worker, said he came out to Sunday's rally in direct response to the Boulder terror attack. 'A march like this was raided. We were attacked, and when we get attacked, we show up in more numbers,' Prez said. 'We want to be counted, we want to show that we're not afraid, and none of us are afraid,' he added. 6 Sarah Cohen, who lost her son at the Nova Festival massacre Oct. 7, 2023, thanks all the supporters at Sunday's rally. Michael Nagle Elana Huber, 38, a Jewish business analyst, echoed the importance of coming out this week after the Colorado attack. 'No one should be injured or killed for just coming to stand and show solidarity for our brothers and sisters held in captivity, those fighting in this war, even just to be there for each other,' she said. Event organizer Eilon Baer said security worries have always plagued Jewish community events, with fears only ramping up after the recent spate of antisemitic attacks, including the one Boulder and the shooting in Washington, DC, last month. The event also served as a memorial for Israeli-Americans Judi Weinstein, 70, and Gad Haggai, 72, whose bodies were recovered from Gaza last week. The elderly couple was killed during the initial Oct. 7 attack, according to the Israeli military, with their bodies finally buried after more than 500 days.
The Guardian
30-05-2025
- General
- The Guardian
Alleged attack on Chinese couple leads 30,000 people to sign petition to toughen Australian youth crime laws
A violent attack on a couple in Sydney has sparked outrage in the Chinese community with almost 30,000 people signing a petition urging the New South Wales government to 'urgently reform youth criminal justice'. The man, 42, and woman, 40, both from China, were allegedly assaulted in Eastgardens in Sydney on 22 May by seven children. The woman was left with extensive bruising across her body, fractured fingers and impaired vision. The group – aged between 12 and 16 – were arrested in the days after the alleged attack and police have charged six with assault. On Friday morning, just over 29,000 people had signed a petition calling for a lowering of the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 10 for 'serious violent crimes' and to 'deny bail to repeat violent youth offenders'. Ami, who asked for her name to be changed, has signed the petition. She told Guardian Australia she was attacked in May while cycling through Redfern but says she does not 'believe sending kids to adult jail is the right solution'. Sign up for Guardian Australia's breaking news email Erin Chew, co-founder of the Asian Australian Alliance, which monitors anti-Chinese incidents, said personal safety is important to the community and it was affecting its response to this crime. 'I think, as Asians, we are taught as young kids to have more hypervigilance,' Chew said. 'When we go to countries like Australia, US or Canada … we are a visible minority. So we are actually a lot … more targets of opportunity in that sense.' Chew said the alleged Eastgardens attack 'may not necessarily be direct racism'. 'A lot of us who are Chinese or Asians know that because of racial stereotypes … you are perceived as being weak, meek and … somebody that doesn't fight back.' Speaking in NSW parliament on Wednesday in response to the recent attacks, Chinese Australian MP Jason Yat-Sen Li said 'racism doesn't need to be proven in court to be real in people's lives' and argued for tackling the root causes of youth crime: 'poverty, disengagement and trauma to young people and their families'. The Chinese-speaking community in Australia has taken to social media to post about their experiences and offer advice on how to fight back. Some have posted images of batons, rolling pins and even electric hair clippers as weapons to use in self-defence. NSW police has warned people not take the law into their own hands. In a statement, police said they 'do not support vigilante behaviour as it is a risk to all involved and often leads to unintended consequences'. Others are taking a different approach, such as Keira Yin, 32, who set up a mutual defence group chat for Chatswood residents, in the north of Sydney, to 'stand up together' and to 'avoid sleazy men'. 'The idea is that if something happens, people nearby can respond quickly and help each other.' Meanwhile, Neo Xia, 25, was allegedly attacked in Box Hill in Melbourne's east April. He said a teenager holding a machete allegedly attacked him, causing injuries to his hands and arm. Police confirmed a 14-year-old boy was arrested and charged over this incident for recklessly causing injury and unlawful assault, and bailed to appear in court at a later date. 'I don't really feel scared when it happened, more like angry,' Xia said. 'I still feel a bit unsafe when I walk to the station … also, I feel particularly nervous when Australian teenagers approach me.' Community advocacy groups say racism is rising after a downturn after the heights of the pandemic. The Asian Australian Alliance says Covid-based abuse has morphed into being 'more about people being told go back to China, or people being accused of being spies'. In a statement responding to the Eastgardens attack, Simon Chan, the Chinese Australian Forum president and a member of the Australian Multicultural Council, said rhetoric around Chinese spies by politicians degraded social cohesion. 'Our political leaders should lead by example in maintaining … Australia as the best multicultural country in the world.' The six children charged in the alleged Eastgardens attack have been released on conditional bail and are scheduled to appear in children's court in June.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ami Paris Takes Cannes in Style With Daniel Kaluuya, Hunter Doohan
Amid the buzz of Cannes, Ami Paris brought its signature effortless cool to the hidden spot of Fred l'Écailler well off the Boulevard de la Croisette for an intimate lunch celebrating its partnership with the Critics' Week section. Ami Paris creative director Alexandre Mattiussi highlighted the event as one of genuine connection, shared values and love of cinema. More from WWD A$AP Rocky Takes on Crisp White Suit Trend With Miu Miu at 2025 Cannes Film Festival Kering Celebrates a Decade of 'Women in Motion' With Nicole Kidman, Juliette Binoche and Tessa Thompson Halle Berry's 2025 Cannes Film Festival Looks So Far: Chanel Suiting, Shimmering in Custom Gucci and More Mattiussi described Ami's sponsorship not as a business move, but as a gesture of support. 'Sponsoring is a weird word,' he said. 'It's more about being here, with a window to the backstage, and trying to give a chance for everyone to express their best to the world.' The Critics' Week had been without a sponsor since Nespresso departed three years ago, but organizers decided to wait to find the right partner instead of taking on someone simply interested in a big-name endorsement. Mattiussi, who has stepped into producing shoes with director Robin Campillo's feature 'Enzo,' which is in the Directors' Fortnight section this year, said his love of film dates back to his childhood. 'My passion for cinema has been there forever, since I was a kid,' he said. 'I was born and raised in the countryside. The [town] had one movie theater. It was a window to escape to the world.' He added that, at first, the team had tried to find a fancier restaurant for the lunch, but he preferred the laid-back location. 'I said, don't try to find anything. There's nothing like Fred l'Écailler. This is the real Cannes you know. At night, there are kids playing pétanque here. It's the perfect place for us, and the atmosphere is amazing,' he said. Guests including Céline Sallette mingled over rosé — practically a South of France requirement — seafood and fresh veggies from the restaurant's shared plates style menu. Rows of long tables were set under the trees next to the city's public pétanque court. Daniel Kaluuya was clad in a brown suit from Ami, but needed a bit of last-second tailoring. The suit was new, and the pockets were still sewn shut. 'I need to put my hand in my pocket for the photos,' he said. Staff from Ami came to the rescue and opened the stitches so that he looked casual and cool in the snaps. Actor Hunter Doohan, in a breezy sheer Ami shirt, was feeling relaxed. 'I love this look — kind of like a chiffon, see-through shirt moment,' he said, smiling. 'They styled me the other day, and I just loved it.' Though now a rising Hollywood name, Doohan confessed the experience still feels surreal. 'I grew up in Arkansas, so it's a whole new world to me,' he admitted. 'I always just feel lucky to get to go.' The actor, known for his roles in 'Wednesday,' 'Your Honor' and 'Daredevil: Born Again,' said he's a genuine fan of Ami and has attended a few of the brand's Paris Fashion Week shows. 'I wear their stuff — the ready-to-wear looks — in my real life, even. It's nice to go to something you're actually a true fan of.' He described his style growing up as 'early 2000s and 2010s, tragic, with buckle jeans. I'm not sure it can be described as style.' On the cinematic side, he's been seeing films in the selection and praised their uniqueness. The second season of 'Wednesday' is set to premiere in August, he added. But the star remained mum on any plot details. 'Someone from Netflix would show up and kill me,' he joked. Best of WWD A Look Back at SAG Awards Best Dressed Red Carpet Stars SAG Awards Wildest Looks of All Time on the Red Carpet, Photos From the Archive: A Look Back at Marc Jacobs Annual Holiday Party [PHOTOS]
