Ukraine artist inspires Dior’s couture show that reimagines a ‘better tomorrow’
Works by Kyiv artist Olesia Trofymenko formed the centrepiece of Maria Grazia Chiuri’s ode to the tree of life
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Armani Paris show presents go-to label for red carpet crowd
Crystals, velvet, lamé, sequins and statement sparkly earrings feature in high-end couture catwalk
Rihanna Is Back and Wearing the Sneakers of the Summer
Rihanna’s pregnancy looks were some of her best: she confidently flashed her burgeoning belly with low-rise jeans, crop tops and sheer dresses. Since welcoming a baby boy back in May, the star has largely stayed out of the spotlight, bar an unexpected outing at a barber shop in Crystal Palace earlier this month and a cameo at Wireless Festival to support partner A$AP Rocky, who was performing.
At Manila’s Rainbow Ball, Voguing Holds a Special Meaning
Dips, duckwalks, and drops were on full display at this year’s Rainbow Ball in Manila, Philippines. Now in its second year running, the Pride Month event brought local and international ballroom performers alike to the Ayala Malls Circuit on June 11. Hosted by House of Mizrahi, a well-known voguing house in the Philippines, the ball encouraged the crowd to put forward their best dance moves and to celebrate inclusivity. “We were not really expecting too much, we thought it would be just a small crowd,” says Mother Xyza, the house’s founder and main organizer, of the event. “But it was amazing to see lots of people appreciating and getting to know more about the community and the culture.”