#Film-inspired Apparel

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Adidas and Marvel Studios Collaborate on Exclusive "Deadpool & Wolverine" Collection for Film Release

Today, adidas unveiled an exclusive collection to celebrate the theatrical release of Marvel Studios’ “Deadpool & Wolverine,” hitting U.S. theaters on July 26. This collection blends adidas Originals with performance footwear and apparel, all inspired by the third film in the iconic franchise starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.

This marks the first Deadpool-inspired adidas collection, featuring a mix of adidas Originals and performance products. The lineup includes two themed Rivalry Low shoes, an adizero Electric cleat, graphic tees, and an adidas Originals silhouette worn in the film, which will be revealed on July 26 with the film's release.

The collection showcases unmistakable color blocking and distinct detailing inspired by Deadpool and Wolverine’s iconic characters. It features tongue-in-cheek jokes on sock liners, censored language characters, and storage pouches on the Deadpool-themed Rivalry Low and adizero Electric cleat, nodding to Deadpool's famously pouch-laden costume. The Wolverine-inspired Rivalry Low pays homage to the classic yellow Wolverine superhero suit, making its debut in the film.

Shane Jochum, Senior Director NAM Strategic Partnerships at adidas, shared his excitement: “Bringing together these iconic franchises with Marvel Studios’ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ has been an exciting collaborative journey. Our relationship with Marvel and its fans continues to unlock opportunities for us as a brand to develop products featured in films and worn by fans celebrating the launches of highly anticipated movies. We’re thrilled for fans to get their hands on this collection and see it come to life in the film this summer.”

This collection continues adidas’ longstanding partnership with Marvel, which has produced previous collections and costuming such as the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" series.

The adidas | Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine collection will be available for purchase in select markets starting August 1. Fans can shop via the adidas app, online, in stores, and at selected retailers.

For more information, visit adidas.com/us/marvel or follow @adidas on TikTok and @adidasFBallUS on X and Instagram to join the conversation.

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Godzilla Minus One gets a Luxury Footwear and Apparel Line

Godzilla Minus One gets a Luxury Footwear and Apparel Line #godzilla #godzillaminusone

Toho International, the distributor behind the Academy Award-winning Godzilla Minus One, has partnered with Japanese fashion brand ha | za | ma to release handcrafted luxury footwear and apparel inspired by the film. Matching the showstopping design first worn by Godzilla Minus One Director Takashi Yamazaki and his team at the 96th Academy Awards, U.S. fans can pre-order exclusively through…

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Practice makes perfect

Australian violinists Brett Yang and Eddy Chen tell Executive Editor Sumiko Tan that they set up TwoSet Violin to show how classical music can be fun, and to attract the young to it

Violinists Brett Yang and Eddy Chen are joking that if they must name their least favourite composer, Johann Pachelbel would be up there.

“Sometimes, some pieces are really overplayed, they’re put out of context. That gets a bit annoying,” says Yang, referring to the German composer’s pervasive Canon In D.

So you won’t play Pachelbel at your wedding then, I ask.

“Nah,” Chen dismisses.

“No way,” protests Yang. “Maybe at my funeral, you can play that.”

“But it’ll make you so angry, you’ll come out of your grave,” comes Chen’s rejoinder.

They laugh their heads off at this.

I decide not to mention that Canon In D was in fact what I had chosen to play at my wedding, and one of the few pieces of classical music I enjoy.

The two guys behind TwoSet Violin aren’t music snobs, really. They are just very passionate about classical music and see it as their mission to educate people about that world.

In 2013, the Taiwan-born Australians decided to form TwoSet Violin to make funny videos about life as classical musicians, which they posted on social media.

Their YouTube channel now has nearly four million subscribers, and the 1,300 videos there have garnered more than 1.2 billion views. There are also videos on other platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram.

Their live shows mixing comedy and violin recital have been seen in more than 20 cities, and they are planning another world tour.

There’s also TwoSet Apparel, a line of music-inspired T-shirts, hoodies and cardigans.

Their videos are both hilarious and educational. Often looking as if they had just tumbled out of bed, they discuss everything from violin hickeys (neck bruises due to prolonged violin playing; I see one on Yang but not on Chen) to misconceptions about musicians (”musical geniuses are born, not created” really riles them up.)

A video of them critiquing a Guinness World Record holder for world’s “fastest violinist” has drawn 9.5 million views. Their Pachelbel’s Chicken video, played with a squeaky rubber chicken, has 3.7 million views.

I’m interviewing the influencers ahead of their Nov 16 concert with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO).

This was a rather more serious performance. Yang played Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, and then Bach’s Concerto For Two Violins with Chen. The latter performed the closing movement of Paganini’s Violin Concerto No. 2, better known as La Campanella, for an encore.

The SSO event was sold out within minutes and its livestream on YouTube amassed more than 986,000 views in two weeks.

Yang had asked over e-mail for restaurant suggestions. I give him four and he picks One-Ninety at the Four Seasons. The hotel says filming there would be difficult and suggests we eat at its quieter Jiang-Nan Chun Cantonese restaurant.

They are fine with Chinese food, and also agree to bring along their violins — in this case, two precious Stradivarius instruments on loan to them for the SSO concert.

In person, they come across as smart, decent and sincere. They also look as if they could do with more sleep.

Yang, 30, is the friendlier, chattier one. When he sees the camera crew milling around, he asks me: “Is everyone eating or is it just us?”

Just us, I say.

“Sorry, guys,” he waves to them.

With his floppy fringe and dark-framed glasses, his style is collegiate preppy.

Chen’s is more hip hop. He’s wearing trendy oversized wire-frame glasses, a big white T-shirt and a sprinkling of jewellery. He appears a little more distant at first, possibly due to a lack of caffeine.

You’re quieter than in your videos, I remark.

“Yeah, people say that a lot,” Chen, 29, says. “I am, actually. But I also think I just haven’t had my coffee today.”

Yang vouches for this. “There is Eddy pre-coffee and after,” he says, mimicking how a tortoise retracts its head in and out of its shell. It sets them off laughing again.

Over our two-hour set-menu lunch, they finish each other’s sentences and reaffirm the other’s opinion or observation, Chen warms up after his caffeine fix from the Chinese tea. They share the same humour and their affection for each other seems genuine.

Sharing similar backgrounds, they have been friends for more than half their lives.

Both were born in Taiwan. When they were four, their families moved to New Zealand before settling down in Brisbane, Australia.

Yang, whose Chinese name is Po-yao, adopted the name Brett in Taiwan when his parents asked his English teacher for Western names. She went down the alphabet in giving them suggestions. His older brother is Alan, he got Brett and his mother is Cathy. “We skipped D as we couldn’t find a good name. My dad’s Eric.”

Chen’s mother picked Michael for him when he started kindergarten in New Zealand, but there were three other Michaels in his class.

He asked her for a new name, and she told him to pick one himself. Chen, whose Chinese name is Wei-chen, decided on Eddy after a fighter character in Tekken, a PlayStation game.

They met when Yang was 14 and Chen 13, at a maths tutoring class in Brisbane attended by Asian students.

The next day, they ran into each other again at a youth orchestra rehearsal they had signed up for. They didn’t attend the same school, but the classical music world was so small that they stayed friends.

Chen’s father was a dentist and his mother a housewife. He and his sister, who’s five years older, learnt the violin and piano. When she was 18, she decided to focus on the piano. “My mum was like, ‘well, we have only one piano, so I’m not giving you piano lessons anymore.’” He did the violin.

As for Yang, his older brother played the cello for a while and is now a dentist — “he’s fulfilling that for my parents”. His father is a semi-retired architect and mother an artist and teacher.

Their childhood revolved around practice, performance and competitions. Both went to Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, one of Australia’s leading music and performing arts schools, and knew they would make a career in music.

Chen remembers what his father, who died in 2015, once told him.

“He said, ‘Look, I’ve done that whole make your Asian parents happy part, and it’s cool, but I’m staring at teeth every day from the moment I wake up till I go to sleep. So unless you’re really passionate about teeth, maybe think a bit about doing what you’re passionate about.’

“That stuck with me, which is why I chose to do music even though my mum was like ‘be a doctor, be a doctor’.”

Yang tells his friend: “Your dad’s the chillest dad.”

Did your father get to see your YouTube success before he died, I ask chen.

“We had just started. He saw a little bit, but he didn’t see our first world tour, unfortunately, which would have been cool,” he says, sounding wistful.

Yang adds comfortingly: “He left you with his blessing — and passion.”

Around the time they were in university, South Korean rapper Psy’s Gangnam Style video became a global hit. Inspired, they started to make videos.

There was then a popular duo called 2Cellos. Calling themselves TwoViolins would be lame, “like a copy-paste”, says Yang. “So our two set of violins? Okay, TwoSet Violin.”

They got jobs in orchestras after graduation — Yang with the Sydney Symphony and Chen with the Queensland Symphony.

The fanbase of their videos continued to grow. At the end of 2015, they left their jobs to do videos full time. Audiences lapped up content like 8 Most Epic Piano Performances Everyone Should Watch.

In 2017, they decided to raise funds for a world tour and, as they said at the time, “turn our viral classical comedy videos into one crazy recital”.

They busked and slept on the streets of Sydney, and hit their goal of A$50,000 (S$46,000) in five days. From 2017 to 2019, they performed in more than 20 cities, including Singapore.

INFINITE IDEAS

As classical musicians, they saw how audiences were ageing. A key motivation behind TwoSet Violin has been to win over young fans.

“At concerts, it’s a sea of white hair,” says Yang. “You see a few young people in the front, which is usually us, the students, going to watch their favourite artists on student tickets.”

Adds Chen: “In 20 years, what’s going to happen?”

Yang replies: “We’re not going to have a job... It starts from the younger generation appreciating these things.”

I wonder if making videos has felt like they were dumbing down.

Yang points out that they do play the violin. “It’ll be a different story if we were faking it... But we still offer the integrity of classical music.”

Chen reminds me that his partner would be playing the full Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with the SSO. “No YouTube violinist I can think of could do that, right?”

They love it when people tell them how the videos have inspired them to pick up or relearn instruments.

They are brimming with “infinite” ideas on how to make classical music entertaining.

Anything, it seems, can be turned into content.

An idea like whether one can play the violin on the moon could lead to a discourse on how sound and frequency travel in space.

Some videos critique the treatment of classical music in popular culture. 

Their recent parody of the Korean group Blackpink’s use of Paganini’s La Campanella drew flak from K-pop fans for being disrespectful, which they have shrugged off.

Blackpink’s treatment of La Campanella was “pretty artistically uninspiring”, says Chen dryly.

“They turned such a great piece into one of the most monotonous-sounding loops. Like they tuned it down, they processed it to sound almost like a machine violin, and then it was just looping like half the sentence.”

Their critiques aren’t mean-spirited, they add.

“I don’t think we’ve ever insulted someone for the sake of insulting. When we’re making videos, we’re coming from a perspective of sharing the world of classical music,” Chen says.

“So it’s like we’re educating about classical music but in a fun and entertaining way. We add some comedy to it, and sometimes with comedy there’s a bit more spice to it, and we add a bit of roast occasionally.”

As performers, they have had their struggles with stress and exhaustion.

When Chen was about 20, he couldn’t play the violin for about eight months and was in a wheelchair for two. He was preparing for a performance when first his arms, then legs, became mysteriously wracked with pain.

Eventually, a doctor diagnosed it to be psychological, and he had to learn to push through the pain. He has since recovered.

In 2020, Yang took about three months off, suffering from exhaustion.

They have since tried to take more breaks. They manage themselves, with a team of about 12, half of whom work part-time. Big agencies have asked to represent them, but they prefer to be independent.

Covid-19 put a halt to touring, but they held a virtual tour in December 2021. The duo, who are single and semi-based in Singapore, have announced another world tour for 2023/2023.

They don’t have any significant sponsors or government funding, and get income from YouTube advertising, concerts and apparel. “We try to make it work from the resources we have,” says Yang. “It forces us to be super creative.”

They are certainly changing the way classical music is perceived. At their SSO concert at the Victoria Concert Hall, they tied up with Tiger Sugar to serve bubble tea. (They are big bubble tea fans.)

A lot of their success — as well as their future — hinges on them staying in sync with the other.

Chen says they are on the same wavelength in most things and have hardly ever fought. “We are very much on the same page in our bigger outlook on life. Obviously, there will be smaller decisions that we might disagree on, but we just discuss it.”

Yang echoes this. They approach situations not from a “me perspective” but seek to understand each other.

As we wrap up the meal, I ask what they like about each other.

Yang says: “Eddy’s a very open-minded person, and he also thinks really deep. So it’s not just one-dimensional. You think broadly, you also think depth.”

Chen says he appreciates his friend’s ability to be in touch with people’s feelings and be considerate in social situations.

“He knows how to bring uncomfortable conversations up in a non-confrontational way. You know how sometimes people just bottle things up and then over time it explodes, right? But with Brett, it never feels like it has to get to that.”

Yang says softly: “Thanks, bro.”

The lunch crowd has gone, and we take over the restaurant to film the video. They play for us a segment of Augustin Hadelich’s arrangement of Por Una Cabeza by Carlos Gardel.

Yang e-mails me later to ask if I’d like a ticket to their SSO concert. I ask for one to their open rehearsal.

There’s nary a head of white hair among the audience. The seats are occupied by happy young people — mostly women — clapping wildly when they walk on stage and soaking in the Mendelssohn and Bach that follow.

I’m not a classical music lover, but, I, too, enjoyed myself.

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Glen Powell Twisters 2024 Tyler Owens Denim Shirt

Are you up for something classy to wear this season? Well, then add the Twisters 2024 Tyler Owens Denim Shirt to your closet and wear it whenever you want. Glen Powell as “Tyler Owens” in the movie “Twisters” inspires this apparel. The actor has played the role of a storm chaser in this film. However, this movie is the remake of the 1996 film of the same name. Moreover, this movie is an action-adventure-thriller film.

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Can you believe the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre film is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year? Mental, right? 🤯 There’s a handful of these TCM-inspired tees left in stock & they are currently half-price!

WE SHIP WORLDWIDE! 🌚

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem game announced for consoles, PC

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Outright Games has announced a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Game set in the world of the recently released animated feature film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. It will launch for unspecified consoles and PC in 2024.

Here is an overview of the game and franchise, via Outright Games:

Taking place months after the events of the movie, the game will feature unique visuals inspired by the film’s bold, painterly art style. Combining energetic ninja teamwork gameplay with a humorous narrative, players will take control of the Turtles as they interact with a host of memorable characters from the franchise and fight to save this stylized take on New York City from a new mutant threat. Considered one of the most popular kids’ franchises, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a classic, global property created in 1984 by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman. It first debuted as a successful comic book series and then became a hit animated TV show, a live-action television series and later spawned numerous blockbuster theatrical releases. The property is a global consumer products powerhouse, winning in every category that has hit shelves to date—with toys, apparel, video games, DVDs, and more—and generating billions of dollars at retail.

“Nickelodeon is one of our longest standing licensing collaborators and we’re overjoyed to have the opportunity to bring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to life in a brand new and original video game,” said Outright Games chief operating officer Stephanie Malham in a press release. “This is one of the most enduring and beloved franchises in the world and we’re beyond excited to use our expertise to expand the Turtles’ global reach even further through the world of video games.”

Paramount senior vice president of games and emerging media Doug Rosen added, “It’s exciting to launch our first console game set in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem universe, especially as the franchise only continues to grow. The vibrancy of this new film’s animation lends itself perfectly to video games, and we can’t wait for everyone to play it.”

Further information was not announced.

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5 ways to work the tenniscore trend into your wardrobe

The sporty-chic look is set to be everywhere this spring. Zendaya’s recent tennis-inspired red carpet looks have taken the world by storm. The Euphoria star, 27, has been promoting her new film Challengers, where she plays a tennis prodigy whose career is cut short due to injury (in cinemas April 26). Zendaya has helped bring tennis core fashion back into the mainstream, and she’s not alone – Chanel’s recent runway showcased sporty co-ords, and luxury tennis apparel brand Lacoste returned to Paris Fashion Week in March. https://twitter.com/i/status/1780688615510798805 The look has been endorsed by Zendaya’s stylist Law Roach, who has urged people to start wearing tennis-inspired outfits, meaning it’s only a matter of time before it takes over as one of the season’s biggest trends. With Wimbledon just a few months away, there is no better time to start experimenting and introducing it into your seasonal wardrobe. Equal parts chic and practical, the tenniscore trend is also surprisingly easy to style. 1. Polo shirt View this post on Instagram A post shared by Veronica Beard (@veronicabeard) A polo shirt is versatile and a wardrobe hero. It's an easy way to start a tenniscore wardrobe. Light colors like pink, blue, or white give an authentic court-ready look. Navy or black nods to style without being too overt. Laura Ward, CEO of EXEAT, recommends swapping your white tee for a polo shirt. Pop the collar and tuck it in to create a sleek look. EXEAT is a luxury British tennis brand for women. Additionally, you can style it with a white skirt during the warmer months, or if you prefer a more casual look, you can tone it down with some loose-cut jeans. 2. Pleated skirts View this post on Instagram A post shared by MANGO (@mango) Although tennis skirts are designed with exercise in mind, they can work brilliantly as a comfortable everyday style. “As the temperatures soar, ditch your shorts in favour of a sharply pleated skirt that falls a few inches above the knee and marvel at the sleek fluidity it bestows on your lower half – not to mention how flattering and comfortable it is,” says Ward. With extra coverage compared to standard mini skirts, they’re a foolproof option for warm weather. But suppose you want something a little longer or more appropriate for multiple occasions. Zendaya rocked a white pleated maxi skirt at the London premiere of Challengers. 3. Sweater vest View this post on Instagram A post shared by Reformation (@reformation) Sweater vests have steadily grown in popularity over the last few years, and V-neck cuts will help you ace the tenniscore look. A cream cable knit is the top style. Any pastel hue will look chic with accessories. Moreover, it adds an extra layer of warmth, which is ideal during transitional weather. 4. Sporty trainers View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Sole Womens (@thesolewomens) Furthermore, amidst the numerous trainer trends we have explored this year, retro, athletic-style designs have emerged as the clear winners over the last few months. Minimalist trainers like Adidas Spezials and Veja Campos are versatile for the tenniscore trend. If you like to add pops of color to your outfits, footwear is the best place to start. 5. Athletic accessories View this post on Instagram A post shared by 大坂なおみ🇭🇹🇯🇵 (@naomiosaka) No good ensemble is complete without the right accessories. If you want to play with the tennis core style without looking like you’ve walked right off the court, a cap, a pair of sporty sunglasses, or even a practical headband can give the right feel without too much fuss. Furthermore, the tenniscore look is popular because it's easy to integrate. It's an aesthetic shorthand for quiet luxury. And that's why simple accessories work well. She adds: “When adopting the trend, the key is to remember that tenniscore is all about looking effortlessly polished.” Read the full article

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Are you a fan of Clint Eastwood's legendary performances and timeless cinematic contributions?

Are you a fan of Clint Eastwood's legendary performances and timeless cinematic contributions? If so, you're in for a treat! The Clint Eastwood Store, available at clinteastwood.threadless.com, offers a curated collection of exclusive merchandise inspired by the iconic actor and director's enduring legacy.

With a vast array of products ranging from stylish apparel to eye-catching accessories, the Clint Eastwood Store has something for every fan. Whether you're looking to showcase your love for classic films like "Dirty Harry" and "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly," or pay homage to Eastwood's multifaceted career as an actor, director, and producer, you'll find it all here.

One of the highlights of the Clint Eastwood Store is its diverse selection of apparel. From comfortable t-shirts featuring iconic quotes and memorable scenes to cozy hoodies and stylish hats, you can dress to impress while showcasing your admiration for Eastwood's legendary characters.

But the offerings don't stop there! The Clint Eastwood Store also features a wide range of accessories, including phone cases, tote bags, and even home decor items like posters and art prints. Whether you're looking to add a touch of Clint Eastwood flair to your wardrobe or spruce up your living space with some cinematic charm, you'll find plenty of options to choose from.

What sets the Clint Eastwood Store apart is its commitment to quality and authenticity. Each product is carefully crafted with premium materials to ensure both style and durability. Plus, with worldwide shipping available, fans from all corners of the globe can easily get their hands on their favorite Eastwood-inspired merchandise.

So why wait? Visit clinteastwood.threadless.com today to explore the full range of products available at the Clint Eastwood Store. Whether you're shopping for yourself or searching for the perfect gift for the Clint Eastwood fan in your life, you're sure to find something special that captures the spirit of one of Hollywood's most iconic figures.

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The Dude Abides

Abide Streetwear was conceived as an idea for a skateboard company and eventually evolved into a modest clothing brand. Although we may see some skate decks in the future, Abide Streetwear is dedicated to providing excellent quality tie-dye apparel with no end in sight.

Our namesake comes from the famous line delivered by The Dude in the 1998 film "The Big Lebowski" at the end movie:

"Yeah, well, The Dude abides."

This is our owner's favorite film and Josh Campana is even an ordained minister with the Church of The Latter-Day Dude, the real layed-back religion inspired by The Dude and his chill philosophy. He has had the honor of officiating several weddings as a Dudeist minister, including that of his best friend and his sister in-law.

The Dude's relaxed, go-with-the-flow style is what we at Abide Streetwear strive to bring to the table.

If The Dude abides, so do we!

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Blue Jeans.

Since the late-19th century, jeans have gone from rugged workwear to fashion apparel that we couldn't live without. During the 1970’s, demand grew for flared and bell bottom styles, the trend spread from the US to Europe and was no longer associated with the niche hippie movement. Denim jeans became the go-to style for youths in all areas of life. Decorated denim also rose in popularity as people chose to customise their jeans with sequin, embroidery, paint or beads.

Designer jeans were seen statues symbol and more expensive and more desirable. Calvin Klein and Gloria Vanderbilt were the first American designer jeans to hit the market in the mid-1970s. They both focused on the mass women’s market and found inspiration in existing designs. It’s important to make clear that in those days, designers didn’t have all the treatment technologies that we have today at their disposal. The jeans were raw, rinsed or stonewashed.

Calvin Klein meteoric rise in the 70s, to the aesthetic that defined the 80s and 90s, to today’s still chic. During the 70’s Calvin Klein is said to have investigated revolution in advertising when he launched his jeans range. Calvin Klein sold 200,000 pairs of denim jeans during its first week of sale in 1978 – a venture that arose after a stranger approached Klein on the dance floor at New York City’s most infamous party spot, Studio 54.

Gloria Vanderbilt.

Gloria Vanderbilt became famous early in life, she was an American artist, author, actress, heiress and socialite but most noted as an early developer of the blue jean. And thats when her fame came, venturing into theater, film and fashion, with her jeans becoming a staple of the 1970s designer scene.

Glitter Glam rock.

The Great Britain of the 70s could be a drab, monochrome place. The buzz of the Summer Of Love had long faded and in its place, it seemed, came the escalating tensions in Northern Ireland, economic and political crisis, and a sense that the nation’s moment had passed. Glam rock (or “glitter rock,” as it was better known in the US) added a rare splash of color and sparked a very different kind of cultural evolution, bringing a sense of flamboyance in lux fabrics such as satins, velvets, and lurex decorated with sequins and worn with super high stacked platforms.

It was Marc Bolan who was the real deal and glam rock’s first true star. He was the lead singer of T.Rex, which cemented his place as king of a new genre – glam rock. His pioneering style was underlined by his equally flamboyant TV appearances, he wore metallics and glitter make-up, a look that confirmed a new decade’s pop star had arrived.

Back in the 1970s, David Bowie envisioned key parts of our culture today. During the most crucial decade in Bowie’s career, his forward-thinking approach to sexual identity, celebrity image and musical presentation tipped off many. He made innovations in art pop, glam rock, German industrial music and more, along the way minting a dense discography of classics. While Bowie’s lithe figure and pretty face gave him an androgynous aura from the start, he didn’t use that role in so focused, and shocking, a way until the U.K. cover of his 1970 album The Man Who Sold the World. It found him draped over a chaise longue wearing a dress and sporting long tresses that seemed less like the hippie casual norm of the day than like something out of old Hollywood.

Suzie Quatro redefined the role of women in rock ‘n roll,, creating a style of leather suits inspired by Elvis 1968 leather suits. There were female singers and musicians before Suzi, but she was the first to break through as lead vocalist who was also just part of the band.

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Introducing the Show-Stopping of Suicide Squad Outfits

Regardless of the stylish runway trends for the winter season, that keeps fascinating. What's most inspiring nowadays is the fashioning of our favorite stars from the entertainment drops. Everyone likes to acquire a style that is their favorite and dreams of having classy, sparkle apparel in their closet. There's something special about the prime tempts that give the royal feels. At the same time, when you search for an impressive style that makes a great impression. Then, these glorious fashions are the top picks for everyone. Just like that, these Suicide Squad Outfits are in full bloom, and there's no drill. The American superhero film is situated on a DC comics supervillain/anti-hero team with a similar name. It is a cinematic masterpiece that features fantasy, action, adventure, and crime. The visual and narrative are both a fundamental inspiration and blockbuster. 

Subsequently, Suicide Squad is woefully great in both aspects. The Film's narrative is about some imprisoned dangerous supervillains that U.S. intelligence officers have gathered for a top-secret mission. It is very gripping to watch. On the other hand, the fashioning of the cast is equally fascinating and impressive.  In addition, The gigantic cast includes some of our favorite celebrities, including Margot Robbie. The gorgeous, stunning Australian actress and producer who has a vast list of impressive works. Her extraordinary performance in Suicide Squad is genuinely worth watching. She depicted the character of Harley Quinn. Her character is manipulative and has a dysfunctional relationship with Joker. Her crazy character and madness for Joker are immense. At the same time, her style is precisely her character and complements it even more. From the Suicide Squad Outfits, it is a vigorous staple you need to know. 

Moreover, this Harley Quinn Jacket Suicide Squad has been a massive hit from the Film. The fascinating design is very captivating and looks very enticing. It is constructed of satin fabric with premium quality that stands out. The rich quality is smooth and gives an enticing appearance. The inside of it carries a viscose, which is excellent, warmer, and very comforting. It keeps you warm all day, even in the worst of temperatures. At the same time, the blue and red element is beautiful and glorifying. It has a rib-knitted collar with a sleek, stunning design and a zipper closure, giving you an interlocking with the perfect fit you desire. With its glamorous design, this jacket also carries one pocket on the inside that is broad and perfect for saving your belongings. 

To forge ahead with the prettiest designs, this Captain Boomerang Suicide Squad Blue Jacket is the next one and definitive to grab. It is inspired by Jai Courtney, who is a handsome Australian actor. From starting his carrer to more minor roles to extraordinary performances in Film and television, he has won millions of hearts. In this Film, he depicted the character of Captain Boomerang, a rugged, unpredictable and mouthy thief who uses deadly boomerangs. His looks and screenplay are extraordinarily impactful and loved by the audience. And this blue jacket, his style, is just a fundamental hit. It is a construct of satin fabric with a beautiful blue color. The Top-Notch Quality looks very alluring and very tempting. In addition, the significantly hotter temperature from the inside will be a shield against the winter tide. It has a viscose fusion that is very premium and comforting. 

Furthermore, the erect rib-knitted collar is a remarkable aspect of this jacket. The zipper closure is very functional and gleamful. The classier design of this Suicide Squad Outfits is a noteworthy winter statement you can grab for your wardrobe. There are two pockets at the front and two outside. The ones outside are great for keeping your hands warm, and the ones inside are great for keeping your essentials. 

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👗💃🕶️Why Fashion Matters: The Importance of Self-Expression, Confidence, Culture, and more 💄👠🌟

👋 Introduction: Fashion has always been a prominent aspect of our lives. From the way we dress to the clothes we buy and the trends we follow, fashion has the power to influence our perceptions of ourselves and the world around us. While some might dismiss fashion as frivolous or superficial, it is important to recognize that it serves several crucial functions. In this blog post, we will delve into the reasons why fashion is significant and explore some key points to consider.

💃🌈 Blog Body: Self-Expression: As human beings, we all have a need to express ourselves. Fashion is one way to do just that. The way we dress can speak volumes about our personality, interests, and mood. Whether you decide to wear bold prints, vintage pieces, or a mix of both, fashion is a tool for self-expression. It allows us to communicate without having to say a word.

🌟 Boosts Confidence: It's no secret that what we wear can affect our mood and self-esteem. When we look good, we often feel good too. Fashionable and well-fitting clothing can boost our confidence and how we present ourselves to the world. It can give us the courage to take on challenges and pursue our dreams.

🌍 Cultural Expression: Fashion is deeply connected to culture and heritage. It is a way to showcase our identity and traditions through clothing and accessories. From traditional dress to modern interpretations, fashion allows us to celebrate diversity and the richness of different cultures. It can also be a tool for fostering cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.

💰 Economic Impact: The fashion industry is a significant contributor to the global economy. It provides employment opportunities, drives innovation, and generates revenue. From designers and manufacturers to retailers and marketers, many people rely on the fashion industry for their livelihoods. It also plays a role in global trade, with textiles and apparel accounting for a large percentage of goods traded between countries.

🎨 Creativity and Artistry: Fashion is a form of artistic expression. Designers use fabric, colors, patterns, and textures to create wearable pieces of art. Runway shows and collections are often celebrated not only for their fashion but also for their creativity and innovation. Furthermore, fashion has the power to inspire and influence other forms of art, such as music, film, and photography.

🌎 Influence on Society: Fashion can shape and reflect societal norms and values. It has the power to challenge stereotypes, promote inclusivity, and drive social change. For example, the rise of sustainable and ethical fashion reflects a growing concern for the environment and workers' rights. Fashion can also give a voice to marginalized groups and serve as a means of political protest.

🌿 Environmental Impact: While fashion offers numerous benefits, it also has its environmental challenges. The production of clothing often involves resource-intensive processes and contributes to pollution. However, an increasing focus on sustainable fashion aims to minimize these negative impacts. Sustainable practices include using eco-friendly materials, reducing waste, and promoting ethical labor practices.

👚 Fashion and Identity: Fashion plays a significant role in shaping individual and group identities. It can be a form of rebellion, a statement of belonging, or a reflection of personal values. Subcultures often develop their unique fashion styles, further emphasizing how clothing can signify identity and affiliation.

🌟 Fashion and Technology: The fusion of fashion and technology is leading to exciting innovations. Wearable technology, such as smartwatches and fitness trackers, has become a part of everyday fashion. Additionally, 3D printing and digital design are revolutionizing how clothing is produced and customized.

👗 Conclusion: Fashion is more than just clothes and trends. It is a reflection of who we are, what we believe in, and how we perceive the world around us. Through fashion, we can express ourselves, boost our confidence, celebrate diversity, drive economic growth, make a positive impact on society, and even address environmental concerns. The next time you put on your favorite outfit, remember that you are not only dressing for yourself but also communicating with the world in a powerful way. 💃🌎👚🌿📱

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'In the battle of the bomb vs. the bombshell… why not both?

Plenty of moviegoers are making the decision to watch Christopher Nolan’s atomic drama “Oppenheimer” and Greta Gerwig’s colorful romp “Barbie” on the same day when the two tentpoles hit theaters on July 21.

With two weeks to go until the big day, AMC Theatres, the world’s largest cinema chain, is reporting that more than 20,000 AMC Stubs members have purchased tickets to see “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” on the same day.

Though it was apparently significant enough for AMC to issue a press release, it’s hard to contextualize the statistic because there aren’t a lot of comparable data points for guests purchasing tickets to see multiple movies on the same day — at least not ones that are publicly available. Moreover, the total number of AMC Stubs members, which includes A-List, AMC Stubs Premiere and AMC Stubs Insider, is unclear. Adam Aron, the CEO of AMC, said in early 2020 there were between 900,000 and 1 million A-List subscribers, which starts at $19.95 per month.

“That more than 20,000 moviegoers have already made plans and purchased tickets to see Barbie and Oppenheimer on the same day is a great sign that the growing online conversation around seeing both of these incredible films is turning into ticket sales,” says Elizabeth Frank, executive VP of worldwide programming and chief content officer at AMC Theatres. “Just as exciting, with 10 days to go until these movies open, this may only be the beginning. From Friday to today, we saw a 33% increase in the number of guests who decided to create their own double feature by purchasing tickets to see both movies on the same day. We are thrilled to see this momentum.”

On paper, it may not seem like these films are catering to similar audiences. “Oppenheimer,” starring Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr. and Emily Blunt, is a dark and gritty three-hour-long story about the American theoretical physicist who led the efforts to build the weapons of mass destruction that ended the war. Meanwhile, “Barbie,” led by Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, is a neon-hued fantasy comedy about Barbie-Land expats Barbie and Ken, who go on a quest of self-discovery in the real world.

But the battle of the blockbuster-hopefuls, which hail from two beloved filmmakers and happen to scheduled on the same day, has become a full-fledged phenomenon known as “Barbieheimer.” The seemingly stark contrast between the $100 million-budgeted films has inspired countless memes, fan art and apparel.

According to early tracking, “Barbie” is expected to outpace “Oppenheimer” in terms of inaugural ticket sales. But there’s a chance that Tom Cruise’s big-budget sequel “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” which opens a week prior on July 12, could end up again in the top spot on domestic box office charts on that weekend.'

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do you have any star wars opinion u would like to share omg i love hearing ur stranger things opinions and you are so right about them i think it’d be fun to hear your star wars ones. even if you’re not really into star wars like it’d still be funny i think.

+ also my sister has a heart-shaped mini waffle maker and it’s so cute😭🫶🏻 we used to have a waffle maker that got a full clover like 4 hearts that we would separate when we were little. fun tangent to get into but my mom has a Thing for bakery apparel she literally bought so many waffle makers over the course of her life. like i’m saying this for the years i can remember we’ve got at least 6 “new” ones.

(also last thing i promise just wanted to let you know on your ask box title is too long on mobile you can only see the beginning and end with suspension dots in the middle. like you can guess what it says but yeah😭)

ok first of all im so sorry for taking so long but anyway HI i fixed my ask box title thank you for letting me know <3 and omg i have so many star wars opinions idk where to start so i'll just drop some random ones. SPOILERS FOR LIKE THE WHOLE STAR WARS FRANCHISE HERE WARNING.

basically every modern use of luke skywalker in star wars is ooc as fuck. like the luke of the original trilogy just straight up is not the same guy as the luke of the sequel trilogy or the mandalorian. he got bodysnatched at some point.

the prequels are bad like genuinely all three of them are so bad not only as star wars movies but as films in general. if you still enjoy them like sure have fun yknow i liked parts of them but when people try to argue that they're Good Actually that is insane.

rogue one is the best star wars movie outside of the original trilogy. like no contest. it doesn't try to rely on nostalgia or cgi or obvious parallels to the og trilogy, it just tells a story!! this is gonna sound silly but it's good because it's like. an actual movie. the characters of rogue one (ignoring andor which occurred after the fact for reasons that i cannot explain) are generally confined to rogue one and die at the end, meaning that the film was forced to tell a complete story and get the audience emotionally invested enough for the film's ending to feel significant and powerful. which is what a new hope did. because it had to be a good movie in order for there to be more movies in order to make star wars a thing. yknow. anyway.

the force awakens is actually pretty solid as the intended foundation for a new trilogy with new lovable characters and an inspirational story etc but after that kylo ren's whole existence just derailed the sequels as a whole and luke's characterization was so painful i just couldn't stand it. finn should have been the lead of the new trilogy with rey and poe as his leia and han but well. it was probably racism. like i'm not involved personally idk exactly what went down but i think people were just racist.

poe suddenly gaining a shady backstory that runs counter to the everything about him in the force awakens? also probably racist.

also everyone that wants to fuck kylo ren is going to hell no exceptions. sorry to my ex roommate carrie i love her but she's going down. also everyone who ships reylo or reads those tiktok books that are just reylo fic with the names changed? they're going to superhell.

the mandalorian is incredibly competent and entertaining as a show like separate from star wars as a franchise and i think the show is at its best when its engagement with existing characters like luke and ahsoka is extremely limited. not everything has to be about the skywalkers. like star wars is about a whole Galaxy and yet sometimes it feels like it's about a single fucking neighborhood the way the same bitches keep popping up everywhere across all media.

on that note i adore star wars jedi: fallen order and i think one of its greatest strengths is its use of original characters and avoidance of existing ones. like i may be wrong but i'm pretty sure the only character in fallen order that we knew Before fallen order was darth vader and i think that works really well! you go the whole game encountering new villains and allies and planets and stories and then suddenly it's like Oh Holy Shit That's Darth Fucking Vader. it's scary!! it's shocking!!! it's exciting and satisfying!!!! i just love that game so much sorry. cal kestis is my baby and i'm amped about jedi: survivor but i'm also so scared they will ruin him somehow. everybody please pray for my boy.

i'm gonna stop now but i think a lot of my opinions just kinda boil down to like. star wars should not be the mcu. i'm not against spinoffs entirely, i Adore the mandalorian and jedi: fallen order even more than i like the original trilogy, but things really don't need to overlap so much! using cgi carrie fisher for a single scene in rogue one made sense. using cgi luke skywalker for multiple episodes in the mandalorian is just dumb. the way they literally resolved the main plotline of the mandalorian in the boba fett show is ridiculous. star wars is fun and exciting and inspiring and disney sucks and i just hope that the mcu model becomes financially detrimental to them somehow and they pull it back soon.

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So, it seems a lot of you were enjoying my deep dives into horror/metal history, so I thought I’d share another piece from my collection. In this picture, you see the exact camera, make & model used in the Hitchhiker scene at the beginning of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Here is the Polaroid 230 Automatic Land Camera Instant Film Camera. This was on my 'want list' for a while & I am chuffed too finally own one. Not only that, it’s fully functional! 👌🏽

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