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Beyoncé Sizzles In Lime Green Mini Dress To Celebrate Balmain Creative Director Oliver Rousteing

BY NANDI HOWARD · APRIL 29, 2021

Beyoncé’s surely blessed Instagram for the month of April.

Pre-pandemic, the entertainer’s social profile was a mix of casual outfits and Queen Bey business updates. However, like most celebrities, the posts began to slow down as we hit the thick of 2020. But thankfully, she’s made her epic return to social media in recent months, posting photos of herself rocking trendsetting looks while striking a few poses at home, dining out at restaurants and vacationing on luxurious yachts. Plus, we can’t forget the the occasional snaps of moments with her hubby, Jay Z.

This week, Beyoncé is continuing her IG reign in a green mini wrap Balmain dress. In recent photos posted to her page, the singer paired her springtime win with a pair of Philo Eyewear sunglasses and a Medea mini bag. According to her stylist and Black Owned Everything founder Zerina Akers, the post celebrated the anniversary of Balmain’s creative director Oliver Rousteing. “Happy 10 year anniversary,” Akers wrote on Instagram. Rousteing also shared a grateful post writing, “Waking up and I see BEYONCÉ In BALMAIN, decade of love and support.”

Green seems to be the color of the season for Beyoncé. Prior to her Balmain montage, the “Bla

ck Is King” performer posed for a photo in lime green mini shorts, and showed off a mesh olive green and gray dress in another. There’s no telling what will come next, but we are loving all of the outfit slays from singer.

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This Roku soundbar instantly turns your old TV into a smart TV—and it's on sale

TV sounding a little dull? If you don’t want to buy a new TV, try using a soundbar to give the one you've got a major boost — namely, the Roku Smart Soundbar. This is a clever two-in-one that also works as a video streaming device. This smart hybrid is on sale for $150, or $30 off at Amazon. That's nearly 20 percent off.

And if you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $25 or more.)

What is it?

If you have a bare-bones 4K TV (no smart home or video streaming features), then upgrading its audio and adding video streaming to it is super convenient — especially since it plugs into your TV with just one high-speed HDMI cable (which is included) for a quick and easy setup.

The Roku Smart Soundbar is also Bluetooth-enabled for syncing to smartphones, tablets and laptops, so you can stream from your device straight to the soundbar, plus you can pair it with other Bluetooth speakers for a more immersive viewing experience. It even features a 'quiet mode' too. This is for those occasions when watching live TV and the commercials come in much louder than the programming. With this feature, everything stays at the same volume level. A godsend!

"...Two of my favorite features are the speech clarity and volume leveling, they make the viewing experience much better," shared a delighted five-star reviewer. "Being able to understand speech more clearly and not having the commercials come on louder is amazing. If you are looking for a great sounding soundbar look no further. Amazing sound quality..."

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It’s also a video streaming device

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On This Day: Muhammad Ali upsets Sonny Liston and shakes up the world

The legend of Muhammad Ali began in earnest on this day in 1964.

“I’m the greatest thing that ever lived, and I just turned 22 years old! I must be the greatest! I told the world! I talk to God every day, if God’s with me, can’t nobody stop me! I shook up the world! ... I am the king of the world! I’m pretty! I’m a bad man! I shook up the world!”

On this day in 1964, Muhammad Ali — then still known as Cassius Clay — pulled a huge upset in Miami Beach, Fla., stopping the heavily-favored Sonny Liston after six rounds, when the world heavyweight champion Liston gave up on his stool before the start of the seventh round.

The 33-year-old Liston, who entered the fight with a record of 35-1 (25 KO), was the veteran, a hard-punching beast of a heavyweight, while the 22-year-old Ali (19-0, 15 KO) was “The Louisville Lip,” a brash, boastful young fighter who was largely disliked at the time, a “heel” of a character who had studied the act of the famed pro wrestler Gorgeous George and saw how easily that could make big money.

But Ali was able to back it up in the ring, to the shock of many. The youngster entered the fight about a 7-to-1 underdog, having ranted and raged at the weigh-in on the morning of the fight to the point that the chief physician deemed him “emotionally unbalanced, scared to death, and liable to crack up before he enters the ring” due to his blood pressure and heart rate being so elevated. This was, of course, part of the act, the continued attempts — largely successful — to psychologically bait Liston before the fight.

Liston’s ire saw him come out charging at Ali, whose speed and evasiveness made Liston look bad repeatedly. But Liston didn’t go quietly, either. He found some success to the body, and then after the fourth round, Ali told his corner that his eyes were burning. Trainer Angelo Dundee would later say, “I put my pinkie in his eye and I put it into my eye. It burned like hell. There was something caustic in both eyes.” Dundee gave Ali, who wanted the fight stopped, one instruction: “Run!”

Ali would later say he could see only a shadow of Liston in the fifth round, but by the sixth his sight was back enough to take the fight over again. After six rounds, Liston gave it up. A shoulder injury did Liston in, though some have long contended that he was simply done. Either way, he failed to answer the bell for round seven. There were allegations of a fix, too,

It was a momentous occasion, the crowning of a new young king in boxing. Just days after the fight, Cassius Clay changed his name to Muhammad Ali. And it was also not the happiest occasion. America was in a major state of unrest at the time, of course, and Ali became a lightning rod. Sonny Liston, too, was arrested on March 12 while driving recklessly without a license and carrying a loaded gun.

Mostly, we forget all that now. The fight is largely remembered for the fight, for Ali’s rise to championship glory, the first truly huge pro win for arguably the most famous and important athlete of all time.

\In a couple of days, big-time boxing will be back in the Miami area, as Canelo Alvarez defends his WBC and WBA super middleweight titles against Avni Yildirim. It is once again seem as a lock going in that the champ will retain. This time, more likely than not, that’s how it will play out Big Question: How long will Yildirim last against Canelo — or can he pull the mega upset?

And though Canelo-Yildirim will be held inside a football stadium in Miami Gardens and Liston-Clay took place at the humble Convention Center in Miami Beach, it’s hard to imagine Saturday’s fight — with respect to it being a big fight for today — having anywhere near the sporting or cultural event status of this fight. It’s a different world in just about every way, and frankly neither you nor I will ever see the like of this fight again in those terms.

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Anne Hathaway's Bag Is From This Kardashian-Beloved Brand

Anne Hathaway is a trusted source for versatile and dependable everyday outfits. Her style file is a cocktail of skinny jeans and sweater outfits, which she uses as bouncing-off points to add in statement accessories. This is precisely what she did on Feb. 4, when Hathaway wore a logo Balmain handbag with her outfit. The designer piece added an edgy twist to her categorically relaxed wardrobe and was a style move worth taking note of by fans.

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For her outing, the actor dressed down in a baby pink top, a pair of FRAME Le High skinny jeans, a camel-hued coat, and a trusty pair of sneakers. The kicks, which appear to be the NikeCourt Royale AC, featured an all-white body and the brand's prominent black swoosh. On her shoulders was Balmain's ivory and black jacquard 1945 bag, which appeared to be the medium-size design from the label. The two-tone accessory just so happened to match her footwear, too. Given that Hathaway's handbag selections usually consist of Chanel Flap bags and YSL's Sac De Jours, in mostly unprinted and demure colors, this boisterous carryall from Balmain was completely unexpected. The logo-covered statement bag, however, paired well with her simple outfit — and it was a fashion choice the Kardashians would likely have approved of. (The whole family are avid supporters of Balmain, led by Creative Director Olivier Rousteing.)

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This casual look comes a month after Hathaway stunned the internet with her creative, at-home photo shoot. If you recall, back in Jan., the actor promoted her rom-com film Locked Down and decided to host a fashion shoot, which called on dazzling dresses from the likes of Atelier Versace, Azzaro and Vivienne Westwood. Though her outfit from today was decidedly a lot more toned down than those previous red carpet looks, it was equally as worthy of a second glance thanks to her eye-catching handbag. If the star's casual, Zoom-appropriate outfit left a lasting fashion impression in your mind, recreate the entire ensemble yourself by shopping the pieces below.

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Now You See Gemma Chan

Moving between blockbusters and indie hits, Gemma Chan has kept one foot in stardom and one in anonymity. But this year, she's going famous full time.

BY ,ALICE WIGNALL 06/01/2021

When is a celebrity not a celebrity? When you’re Gemma Chan, of course – or so says Gemma Chan. ‘I don’t think of myself like that at all,’ she says. ‘My life is fairly low-key.’ What, because you don’t drive a gold Cadillac? She laughs. ‘I don’t live in a mansion, I don’t have an assistant,’ she says. ‘All that kind of stuff.’ Beauty Truths With Gemma Chan by Elle UK Previous VideoPlayNext VideoUnmute Current Time 0:39 / Duration 6:34 Loaded: 25.84% Fullscreen CLICK TO UNMUTE I remain unconvinced, and mount my counterargument, ticking off the evidence on my fingers: one, a starring role in an enormous movie franchise (Sersi in Eternals, part of the world-conquering juggernaut that is the Marvel Cinematic Universe, due for release in late 2020 but Covid-delayed until late 2021); two, a new contract with L’Oréal Paris as an international spokesperson; and, three, another recently announced UK ambassador role with Unicef. Guaranteed blockbuster, cosmetics contract, high-profile charity patron: this is the star-making Big Three; the trifecta of global fame. Come on, I say. This year, your face is going to be everywhere. ‘Er, yeah,’ she says, looking genuinely quite alarmed. MARCIN KEMPSKI Chan's path to this point has been one of steady progress, rather than precipitous acceleration, which is maybe why she finds it hard to contemplate the quantum leap her career is about to take. At 38, and with more than a decade and a half of experience behind her, she’s done it all: BBC bit parts (including Doctor Who and Sherlock) and a breakout TV role in Channel 4’s Humans; high-brow theatre and big-budget films (in Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and, indeed, a previous Marvel movie, as the sniper Minn-Erva in Captain Marvel. The two characters are unrelated but, as she points out, ‘I was painted blue for that whole job, so it’s not like I’m very recognisable’), but nothing on a scale likely to upend her life. The closest she’s come to that so far is her performance as Astrid in 2018’s surprise smash hit Crazy Rich Asians, which made $238.5m against a budget of $30m and became the top-earning romantic comedy of the Noughties. ‘[Because] Crazy Rich Asians did so well internationally, I definitely felt a shift at that time,’ Chan says. ‘Like, on the Captain Marvel press tour, not being able to walk through [Singapore] airport. Then again, things have settled and the slight craziness of that time has gone away. I do feel like I can – touch wood – go about my life normally now.’ MARCIN KEMPSKI The biggest impact, she says, was professional: ‘Before Crazy Rich Asians, I wasn’t being considered for lead roles in feature films. There [is] a very select group of actors in that pool and I wouldn’t even get an audition, I wasn’t in that conversation. Whereas now... I’m being talked about for certain things and then you may meet the director, or you at least get to have your shot. So that feels a bit different.’ Her most recent project is certainly the kind of job you can imagine being fought over in casting rooms around the world: hey, how would you like to get on a luxury cruise liner with acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh and a killer cast including, oh, I don’t know, Meryl Streep and make an intelligent comedy drama about betrayal, responsibility and enduring love? Who wouldn’t? But Chan was the one who was picked for Let Them All Talk, which was filmed on board the Queen Mary 2 as it crossed the Atlantic from New York to Southampton. It tells the story of a lionised novelist, played by Streep on magisterial form, en route to collect a prestigious writing award in England, accompanied by two old friends and her nephew. Chan is her recently promoted literary agent, who has also bought a ticket for the crossing, in the hope that she can clandestinely find out what her secretive client’s much-anticipated next book is about. I wasn’t being considered for lead roles in feature films ‘Obviously I jumped at the chance,’ says Chan. ‘It was a dream project.’ Though not a stress-free one: ‘A lot of the dialogue was improvised,’ says Chan. ‘There’s a scene, a lunch in New York with Meryl, which was actually the first scene that I shot. So I arrived on set and the restaurant was full of 200 extras; you could hear a pin drop. I went in and sat down, then Meryl came in and sat down, and we just had to improvise a scene. I don’t think I’ve ever had such a clenched bum! I was petrified. There I am, with possibly the greatest actress of all time, and... “Action!”’ There is an alternate timeline, of course, in which Chan genuinely isn’t famous. If she’d followed the path that her early years suggested, her current life would be, if not stress-free, less likely to include head-to-heads with multi-time Oscar winners. MARCIN KEMPSKI Raised in Kent to Chinese parents, she attended an academically selective school before studying law at Oxford. She also played violin to a high standard and swam competitively at a national level. All in all, the perfect image of a relentless high-achiever, bound for success in a stable career – until she took a post-graduation gap year swerve into acting, at first with evening classes, then a full-time course. Even now – when the gamble has decisively paid off – she sounds tentative when discussing her original ambitions to act. She did some am-dram at school, ‘but never thought, I could do this for a job.’ Embarking on her acting studies, the idea of a career was there, but ‘at the back of my mind’. That might be because this period of Chan’s life was fraught: her parents were alarmed that she declined a training contract with a prestigious London law firm, and thought she was making a mistake. Perhaps she still finds it hard to unequivocally state that the path she chose is not one they initially approved of. ‘The key for both of them and therefore for myself, and my sister, was the importance of education,’ she says. ‘It allowed my father to have a completely different life to his father, mother and some of his brothers and sisters. Both of my parents are immigrants who came from very humble backgrounds,’ she adds. ‘They definitely instilled in me a work ethic from a young age and a sense of, “The world doesn’t owe you a living, you have to make your own way.” At one point in my dad’s childhood, he was homeless. My amah, his mum, raised six kids on her own. They had absolutely nothing, they lived in a shack on a hillside in Hong Kong. I’m one generation away from that.’ You can sense the shadow of the lawyer she could have been when she talks, and almost hear the weighing up of pros and cons she has done to determine what steps to take. Of L’Oréal Paris, she says: ‘I have been a little bit cautious when it comes to brand partnerships and things like that. I wanted to wait till it felt like it was right. [I chose] L’Oréal because the brand stands for uplifting women and empowerment and they have a strong philanthropic side to what they do, such as their partnership with The Prince’s Trust.’ MARCIN KEMPSKI She talks about carefully considering joining the Marvel universe, knowing it could mean giving over a share of the next 10 years of her life (‘You’re not signing up for one film, because they have additional films and spin-offs and they cover themselves’). She chooses her words with utmost caution when talking about Eternals: ‘Marvel is pretty strict about these kinds of things and I’ve got an non-disclosure agreement like that,’ she says, miming a massive wodge of a legal document. She insists that alongside this diligence there’s a flip side to her personality: ‘I have a slightly rebellious nature. I wasn’t always the best behaved and, yeah, I do work hard but I’m also quite chaotic. Hopefully I’ve found a bit of balance but when I was younger I was like, “I’ll leave it as late as I can, then I’ll pull an all-nighter.” That’s kind of the person I was.’ It’s impossible to tell if this ‘rebellious’ streak would register on most people’s radars, or if it was only noticeable in the context of her own – or her family’s – high standards. I suspect you’d have to know her very well to find out, and she’s far too protective of her private life to make peeking through the veil a possibility. Despite – or perhaps because of – two long-term relationships with high-profile men (she dated comedian Jack Whitehall from 2011 to 2017, and has been in a relationship with actor Dominic Cooper since 2018), she doesn’t discuss her personal life. It’s not exactly a state secret – she makes mention of ‘my partner’ when talking about what she did in the first lockdown (volunteering pretty much full-time for her friend Lulu Dillon’s charity, Cook 19, delivering meals to London hospitals) and Cooper makes the odd appearance on her Instagram account – but she’s certainly not going to give rolling updates on her romantic life. Anything I share could become a story on a slow news day ‘Over 10 years, you learn the importance of privacy, what you choose to share and what you don’t. When you start out, you don’t even know what is important to keep for yourself – I didn’t anyway – whereas now I think there are certain things that I absolutely know, “That’s mine and it’s private.” For me, my comfort level is to have a clear distinction between what is for me and what I’m happy to talk about.’ I ask if she’s had any bad experiences with the press. ‘Nothing too horrendous, but some experiences of not having my wits about me. I’m aware now that anything I say could become a clickbait headline – well, on a slow news day.’ MARCIN KEMPSKI (As if to prove her point, in the week that we talk, Jack Whitehall makes headlines in multiple news outlets in the UK – and, indeed, around the world – for making an off-hand comment in an episode of his Netflix show that he ‘could have got married’ to Chan, but he ‘f*cked up my chance of that’. And, given that this was midway through a global pandemic, it wasn’t even a particularly slow news day.) What she's happy to share on her social media – in fact, what makes up the bulk of her feeds – are her thoughts on a range of social and political subjects, from domestic abuse campaigns, to equal access to education, to Black Lives Matter, to protesting against anti-Asian racism. Which doesn’t always go down well: ‘Every time you say anything political, if it’s in the most uncontroversial way, you’ll be criticised for it; you need to be prepared for that. Every time I post something [like that], I lose followers, so it’s probably not the best business sense...’. But she’s not going to stop: ‘I want to highlight things that are important to me but without preaching. I’m still working it out, how to be an advocate in the most effective way.’ MARCIN KEMPSKI I ask if she feels hopeful about the future, given the myriad challenges she mentions. She pauses. ‘I’ve definitely struggled and felt hopeless,’ she says. ‘I think most of us have realised how powerless we are in terms of the day-to- day governing of our [country]. There no longer seems to be any accountability; there’s a lack of shame. Things that a minister or an advisor would have resigned for 10 years ago, now there are no repercussions. That’s incredibly frustrating, especially when people’s lives are at stake. But, I do have hope – mainly because of the next generation. They’re more politically aware than I was, more involved. Often in the media the most boorish voices seem to monopolise headlines, but actually there are decent people who want to make things better for their fellow humans. There are more of them than youmight think. During the pandemic, obviously it was a terrible time, but there were things that sprung up on a local community level of people trying to help each other. That was encouraging.’ Every time you say anything political, you’ll be criticised for it And, of course, last year Black Lives Matter protests pushed questions about race and identity to the forefront as never before. How does Chan feel about her own role in increasing representation as a British Asian? ‘I get moments where I think, I wish we didn’t have to talk about race anymore. In the same way I wish we didn’t have to talk about why it’s unusual to have a female lead. Why is it still the exception? Why is it still so unusual to have half of the human race being centred in these stories? It seems ridiculous to still be flagging that as a talking point.’ She talks about a structure that actor Riz Ahmed has described: on tier one, a minority actor will play stereotypical, reductive roles. On tier two, your race is still prominent, but the character is nuanced and well-rounded. ‘And the holy grail is tier three, where you’re just viewed as a human. But, while we’re still working towards that goal of much more equal representation, it’s going to be something that we have to be more consciously aware of, and it is going to be part of the conversation.’ It’s a classic Gemma Chan answer. I can feel the burn of her frustration, and I see how she’s thought through her best approach. She’s got a goal, and she knows how to get there. MARCIN KEMPSKI As for her own goals – well, there’s a packed schedule ahead: when we talk, she’s about to join Florence Pugh and Chris Pine for director Olivia Wilde’s follow-up to Booksmart, Don’t Worry Darling. Then, when the pandemic allows, there are the delayed back-to-back shoots for Crazy Rich Asians 2 and 3, not to mention the release of Eternals. She’s also set up a production company, which is working on a range of projects focusing on ‘women whose stories haven’t been given their due, who are these unsung heroes of history’. She loves producing (‘You get a bit more control’), so much so that one day it might be all she does. ‘There may be a point where I want to take a step back from the acting side and, if the producing is established by then, that would be great.’ Hmm, I think. The thing about being globally famous is that once you are, it’s kind of hard to stop. But if anyone can manage blockbusters one month, normal life the next, it’s someone with a big brain, a ton of experience and her eye on the prize. Someone a bit like Gemma Chan. So, when is a celebrity not a celebrity? We might be about to find out. Gemma is an international spokesperson for L’Oréal Paris and the face of Revitalift Filler Day Cream. ELLE's February 2021 issue hits newsstands on January 7 2021.

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Patrick Mahomes had top-selling jersey in NFL this season and dominated weekly sales

The Chiefs will open the playoffs hoping to maintain their place as the best team in the NFL.

Meanwhile, quarterback Patrick Mahomes kept his spot at No. 1 — in jersey sales.

In April, the NFL Players’ Association announced Mahomes was atop the year-end NFLPA Top 50 Player Sales List, supplanting quarterback Tom Brady, who was with the Patriots. That list includes sales of all officially licensed NFL player-identified merchandise, including jerseys.

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In December, the NFLPA revealed Mahomes was still in first on that list, ahead of Brady, who is now with the Buccaneers. That was for sales from March 1 to Aug. 31.

Mahomes and Brady also ended up finishing the 2020 regular season as the top two in jersey sales, per Fanatics.

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Michael Rubin, the executive chairman of Fanatics, wrote on Twitter: “No other sport sees jersey sales move as much week-to-week as the NFL.”

Rubin also shared a graphic that shows the top 10 sales by week in the NFL season. While you can see the fluctuation in jersey sales, the numbers for Mahomes were dominant. His jersey spent 10 of the 17 weeks at No. 1.

Look close and you can see Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce briefly crept into the top 10 late in the season.

Fanatics said the data used to create the graphic came from sales across the Fanatics network of sites, including NFLShop.com and 25 official online team stores.

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The Deep Meaning of the Color Purple at the Biden Inauguration

It’s the color of royalty, the badge of honor bestowed on heroic soldiers, and a call for unity at a time of political division.

BY JESSICA IREDALE JAN 20, 2021

The inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’s was awash in the color purple. From Dr. Jill Biden’s head-to-toe violet ensemble by Jonathan Cohen Studio the night before to the brilliant shade of Harris’s jewel-toned coat and dress to the rich plum tone of former First Lady Michelle Obama’s swaggering jacket, turtleneck and wide-leg trousers cinched with a demonstrative gold buckle belt for the ceremony itself.

Harris and Obama were dressed by two young Black American designers who grew up in the South, Christopher John Rogers and Sergio Hudson, respectively. (Hudson also designed Harris’s pumps.)

Vice President Kamala Harris, in Christopher John Rogers, and former First Lady Michelle Obama, in Sergio Hudson, at the Biden inauguration.OLIVIER DOULIERYGETTY IMAGES

Former Senator, Secretary of State, presidential candidate and First Lady Hillary Clinton wore a vivid purple Ralph Lauren pantsuit and matching scarf under a deep maroon coat, a nod to the Ralph Lauren pantsuit she wore to deliver her concession speech in 2016. Former First Lady Laura Bush’s ladified jacket danced on the line between lilac and powder blue, and Senator Amy Klobuchar channeled the hue with her scarf. Even outgoing Vice President Mike Pence’s tie, typically ruby red, appeared to be plucked from the burgundy region of Pantone's purple family.

Hillary Clinton in Ralph Lauren at President Joe Biden’s inauguration.JONATHAN ERNSTGETTY IMAGES

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The color purple is rich with symbolism. It’s the color of royalty, and as Gwendolyn Dubois Shaw, senior historian of the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, points out, “Our democracy came out of a monarchy and colonial situation. We've never had our own royalty so we tend to project that desire.”

It’s the color of the Purple Heart, the badge of honor and bravery bestowed by the United States military on veterans wounded or killed in the line of duty. It’s the title of Alice Walker’s 1982 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about the plight of African American women in the South, a parallel with meaning not lost on the occasion of the swearing in of Harris, the first woman, the first Black and South Asian American to the office of Vice President.

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and Vice President Kamala Harris at Wednesday’s presidential inauguration.ANGELA WEISSGETTY IMAGES

But today the color purple was also as simple as 1, 2, 3. Paint by numbers: red + blue = purple. It was a call for unity to heal the great schism between the Republican and Democratic parties’ reds and blues that have drifted into caustic, violent contention in the last 12 years.

One could argue it’s just fashion, nothing more than colorful dresses, coats and ties. But sartorial gestures have the potential to take on great meaning. Seeing a few flashes of purple on Wednesday morning was much different than the wave of red hats that dominated the National Mall four years ago.

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For Casadei, a Family Business Goes Global

From simple sandals for tourists to styling Beyoncé, the Italian company has come a long way in 60 years.

In Italy a shoe is not just a shoe. A stiletto is drama, fireworks, an aria of sex appeal and design. Shoemakers talk about their creations as if the higher the heel, the closer to heaven. Arianna Casadei is not a designer, but shoes are her birthright—she is the granddaughter of the Casadei brand’s founders—and she preaches the gospel of fine footwear as smoothly as anyone. A good pair of heels, she says, knocks the wind out of you, “un pugno allo stomaco.”

“It’s the accessory that, better than anything else, can lift your mood, embrace your personality, make you feel…” She pauses, searching for the word in English. “Complete.”

Arianna Casadei is the daughter of the Casadei brand founders.PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMANUEL TOSI

Based on that premise, the Casadeis cultivated a business that turns 60 this year, riding what began as a mom-and-pop operation selling sandals for tourists on the Italian Riviera into annual revenues of nearly $40 million.

We are focused on our past, but not in nostalgia. —Arianna Casadei

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When Beyoncé announced the Mrs. Carter Show World Tour at the Super Bowl in 2013, she did it in a pair of over-the-knee red boots by Casadei’s father Cesare, the label’s creative director, whose designs are ubiquitous on Hollywood red carpets.

At 30, Casadei is the third generation in the family trade, and she’s writing its next chapter as global marketing and communications director, pushing it to expand its e-commerce firepower and adapt beyond evening classics to the changing needs of working women.

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A new anniversary capsule collection, for instance, shows off the label’s famous stainless steel “blade” heel enveloped in a plexiglass structure, but reduced to a more versatile, and comfortable, two-inch slingback.

“Modern women want shoes they can wear from day to night. It’s totally different from the ’80s. They don’t have to wear stiletto pumps to the office anymore,” Casadei says. She, for one, does not. At the factory in San Mauro Pascoli, she cut a dramatic figure gliding through the workshop in a pink paisley Dries Van Noten suit and sensible one-inch booties—in a leopard print, no less.

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The four fashion trends we'll be seeing a lot of in 2021, according to BT's fashion director

Luxury fashion retailer Brown Thomas showcased its spring/summer 21 collections via Zoom this season, a sign of the times but also one that alludes to adaptability amidst a maelstrom of change.

Lockdown 3.0 notwithstanding, the presentation was vivid and exuberant with a sense of optimism for brighter times ahead.

“It’s very colourful and totally different from what we’ve seen before,” says Brown Thomas fashion director, Shelly Corkery, while “keeping the current climate at the forefront of all our lines in terms of what people will be wearing for the season and to introduce it in a positive way”.

As the moratorium on day-to-day life continues, it is this everyday exuberance that makes for a sartorial mood-booster.

1. EVERYDAY EXUBERANCE

Brown Thomas spring summer 2021 : ISABEL MARANT jumpsuit €690

Maximalist glamour is reimagined for at-home realities with elegant iterations of easy-to-wear pieces. Think stylish sweatshirts, long tunics and ballooning trousers offering an alchemy of chic comfort for bodies at rest.

Look to Dries Van Noten for kaleidoscopic-sprinkled energy parlayed in jeans, cardigans, and midi-skirts or Parisian golden girl Isabel Marant whose 1980’s disco- daytime fusion guarantees an evening dressed to chill.

2. ACID BRIGHT FUTURE

Brown Thomas spring summer 2021 : BALMAIN green dress €1790

In contrast to the banality engendered by extended periods of self-sequester, spring sees a respite from reality in a cache of reverse palette-cleansers. Expect acid brights to leave a phosphorescent glow as evidenced by strong structured shoulders in neon yellow and pink at Balmain or Stella McCartney’s conscious coupling of raspberry sorbet and mint. Should the prospect of a clean slate appeal, take heart in the equal presence of warming butter, cream, and caramel tones.

3. SLOUCHY TAILORING

Brown Thomas spring summer 2021 : ACNE oversized blazer €790

Wherever you fall on the spectrum, the abiding mood of relaxation is a given.

Whether a knee-jerk reflex to months of restriction or a prescient transition into IRL life, silhouettes are slouchy; oversized and fit for functionality. Tailoring continues to shape the fashion landscape, now with a deconstructed DNA and welcome fluidity.

Cult label Acne Studios injects Swedish design codes within a comforting oversized embrace; Dior’s indigo ‘Barre’ kimono and wide-legged culottes serve up regal realness; as for MaxMara’s laidback-luxe suiting – take it as a cue to upgrade your loungewear game.

4. ELEVATED BASICS

Brown Thomas spring summer 2021 : Miu Miu high-neck sleeveless top €590 & skirt €650.

Speaking of which, the new vanguard of elevated basics – those that reflect our collaborative culture of micro-teams, pods and bubbles – gains new relevance.

Designers accentuate the easy versatility and comfort of jersey and incorporate decorative detailing to offer a light-hearted and escapist mood, best seen at Balenciaga and Céline. While prim and pristine low-riding track pants and vibrant striped knitwear find expression at Miu Miu, it was Valentino’s surprise collaboration with Levi’s that elevates denim to the doyenne of daywear. As per the prevailing mood, fits are looser and longer, some with puddle hems but ultimately, to paraphrase Victoria Beckham, about sensing the winds of change: what women will want to wear on the other side. Spoiler alert: you’ll be seeing more of the statement shirt. Consider those waist-up wardrobe conundrums a thing of the past. This season’s conference call staple runs the gamut from ruffled tiers at Red Valentino to neckerchief collar throwbacks at Erdem. Lace, macramé, crochet, and embroideries also provide textural couture accents for virtual living which add a crafty, more palpable human touch – a luxury in days of social-distancing.

Brown Thomas spring summer 2021: VICTORIA BECKHAM patchwork flared jeans €490 and shirt €790.

As for new ready-to-wear brands? Sea NY, Tove, La Collection, Woolrich and Ulla Johnson join the rails while Balmain, MaxMara, Dolce & Gabbana and Victoria Beckham mainline continue their Leeside residency.

Fashion may not flatten the curve but in times of uncertainty, its stylish salve is a welcome escape valve. The future can and will be bright again. Let’s remind ourselves of that.

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Giuseppe Zanotti Launches ‘Icons’ Project

A range of re-edited Giuseppe Zanotti styles, including the Venus stiletto heel, will be revamped with a contemporary twist.

revamped with a contemporary twist.

By Alessandra Turra on December 10, 2020

The re-edition of Giuseppe Zanotti's Venus stiletto Courtesy of Giuseppe Zanotti VENUS IS BACK: Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani and Anja Rubik have been among its biggest fans. Giuseppe Zanotti’s iconic “Venus” stiletto, which debuted with the fall 2012 season, is making a comeback as part of the luxury footwear label’s new “Giuseppe Zanotti Icons” project. Starting this month, the brand will release re-editions of its most successful styles, which will be reinvented with a contemporary twist while preserving their original aesthetic. “My approach to design has always been about pushing forward and creating new worlds and fantasies. Yet, at the same time, two decades on, I was compelled to share some of my most revered creations and give the new generation a chance to experience their beauty,” said Giuseppe Zanotti, founder and creative director of his namesake brand. “Far from nostalgic, this project is a fresh chance to write an exciting new story. These are my icons and icons transcend seasons and trends.” The project will kick off on Thursday with the release of the re-edition of the Venus stiletto heel, enriched with a snake-like metallic element wrapping around the foot with femininity and sensuality. The stiletto will return in three options, including one mixing black suede with gold hardware, a black and red suede version with silver, as well as a black suede flat style enriched with gold hardware. Available at a selection of Giuseppe Zanotti store, as well as the brand’s e-commerce, the Venus designs will retail from $1,695 to $1,795. Zanotti is keeping busy. Last week, the designer revealed he signed a licensing agreement with Alexandre Vauthier for the design, production and distribution of the French label’s footwear collections.

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BALMAIN PRE-FALL ’21 IS ANYTHING BUT WFH CASUAL

Don’t even think about mentioning the phrase work from home style in front of Olivier Rousteing. The Balmain creative director has had it with the notion of dressing down, and so for his Pre-Fall ’21 collection, he upped the ante with all-out glamour.

With that in mind, this fully-fledged offering (comprised of well over 100 looks for womenswear and menswear) was all about the rediscovery of needing clothes for beyond the home again: for socializing, traveling, celebrating, and so forth. In short, Rousteing called it his most hope-filled collection yet. To help embody that optimism, he has recently reintroduced the maze-like PB-Labyrinth pattern on clothes and accessories, inspired by how the founder of the house (Pierre Balmain) successfully steered the label through post World War II rationing and economic turmoil. This time around, the print looks glossy and luxe—particularly on millennial pink pea coats, Clueless-esque co-ords, pleated tennis skirts, vintage-style luggage, and Swarovski-embellished trophy jackets.

Speaking of jackets, the strong Pagoda shoulder that he tends to favor made frequent appearances—not just on blazers, but on blouses and dresses too. It was one way that Rousteing incorporated his ‘greatest hits’ into the collection: we were full of joy to see the Fabergé egg-inspired embroideries that put the young designer on the map back in 2012 again. The reason for the stroll down memory lane is that his 10-year anniversary at the helm of the label is fast approaching next spring (it’s hard to believe that he’s still only 35!) Of the upcoming milestone, he said: “I was intoxicated by new possibilities back then, as I sent out and youthful pastels—and today I feel that same spirit of fresh potentials and possibilities.”

In other words: a hopeful outlook to go with a hopeful collection.

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OLIVIER ROUSTEING PRESENTS A (SLIGHTLY) MORE RELAXED INTERPRETATION OF BALMAIN SIGNATURES FOR SPRING

Think strong-shouldered blazers, but styled with bike shorts.

This may be an unprecedented Paris Fashion Week, but Olivier Rousteing returned to the runway format for Balmain's Spring 2021 debut on Wednesday. However, it wasn't, strictly speaking, a typical Balmain show.

Firstly, as many celebrities, stylists and other "friends of the brand" couldn't travel to sit front row, the French fashion house displayed live video feeds of the would-be guests watching the show on LG screens across the first three (empty) rows of one side of the runway. This portion of the event, the designer explained in the show notes, was called "Community."

Then, at the top of the presentation, Rousteing himself came out and sat on a lone chair at the end of the runway, watching as six older models came out wearing black, white and grey printed ensembles. These looks were actually plucked from Balmain's archives, designed by Pierre Balmain himself mid-century and updated by Rousteing's team with the recently relaunched PB maze pattern. And the women showcasing them had all walked salon-style presentations in the past, hence why they were tapped for this salon-style tribute. This was dubbed "Heritage."

As Rousteing and the women made their way backstage, an electronic soundtrack began blasting and models emerged wearing the Spring 2021 collection. Head-to-toe neon ensembles accented by strong, pointed shoulders made way for grey suiting with strong, pointed shoulders (a recurring theme). The silhouettes progressively relaxed as the show went on — trousers were followed by bike shorts, oversized jackets by draped wrap blouses. "After spending so many months working from home, seated at our kitchen tables during conference calls, it's not so all that surprising to see a silhouette that includes a tailored DB jacket paired with biker's shorts, is it?," Rousteing reasoned, in the notes.

This more relaxed interpretation of Balmain signatures also includes denim paired with Swarovski-embellished tops, with sharp blazers and with oversized knit vests. The aforementioned PB pattern features heavily in the collection as well, on apparel as well as accessories. And because this is Rousteing's Balmain — and because the theme for the season is "Optimism" — a selection of sparkly, party-ready dresses closed the show.

"Perhaps my optimism is a reflection of my own personal history — after all, it was not too long ago that someone like me was never meant to end up in the position that I occupy today," Rousteing wrote, in the notes, reflecting on not just the brand founder's legacy but also the difficult circumstances leading up to the brand's Paris Fashion Week presentation. "Change happens. Advancements may require determined engagement, but progress is always possible."

See all the looks in Balmain's Spring 2021 collection, below.

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Balmain X (RED)’S Limited-Edition Sneakers Benefit Fight Against AIDS And COVID-19

In 2020, supporting fashion with a purpose has never felt better. That's the idea behind Balmain's (Balmain)RED B-Court sneakers—a limited-edition launch that benefits The Global Fund's fight against HIV/AIDS and COVID-19. Designed by creative director Olivier Rousteing, the unisex accessory continues a long-standing partnership with the Global Fund and (RED) to provide funding and resources to countries impacted by both viruses.

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The coronavirus pandemic has reduced access to healthcare for many fighting against AIDS, meaning it's never been a more vital time to support the cause. In a statement to ELLE.com, Rousteing recalled being introduced to (RED) by Bono, who inspired him to design for the initiative. "Having begun my life in an orphanage, the struggles of vulnerable children across the globe is something that's extremely personal for me," he explains. "With AIDS killing more young people (aged 15-29) and more young women (aged 15-49) than any other disease worldwide, there are now almost 14 million children worldwide who have lost a parent to AIDS. Most of those children live in sub-Saharan Africa, and the work (RED) does is critical to the education, empowerment and protection of those children and their families—which is why I am thrilled to do anything that I can do to support it."

Rousteing admits he became a bit "obsessed" with designs for the (Balmain)RED B-Court sneakers, jotting in sharpie on prototypes of the product. "Finally, we all realized that all my scribbles, notes and measurements were the ideal reflection of the devotion required from all of us to face this critical moment," he recalls of the shoe's graphic red-and-black look.

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The (Balmain)RED B-Court sneakers are now available exclusively at Balmain's new storefront on Madison Avenue in New York City, Balmain.com, and as part of the (RED) Shopathon event, for $595. 25% of all sales will directly benefit the Global Fund’s COVID-19 Response Mechanism. The organization hopes to raise $5 billion in the next year to fight against COVID-19 and provide healthcare for those impacted by the pandemic.

SAVANNAH WALSH EDITORIAL FELLOWSavannah Walsh is an Editorial Fellow at ELLE.com.

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Your Boots Are Calling Remember boots?

Around this time of year, boots tend to be at the top of many people’s shopping lists. As soon as temperatures drop, the quest for the perfect pair can feel both imperative and impossible, consuming one’s thoughts all the way through March. This season, however, could be liberating. Who needs boots if you’re stuck inside all winter? Perhaps we can use this as an opportunity to dream about next year.

These heeled boots from Balmain (above) seem like an ideal balance of flair and function. One can imagine dancing all night in them after the pandemic ends, then making the trek to the subway at the end of the night without falling over, their leather knee-high silhouette keeping you warm. Doesn’t that sound nice?

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J Lo Brought Executive Realness To Balmain’s Front Row

Streamed on every digital platform – from TikTok to LinkedIn – Balmain’s spring/summer 2021 show invited a virtual front row to enjoy a first look at Olivier Rousteing’s collection. Naturally, Jennifer Lopez took front and centre position.

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On the evening of the show, which saw Rousteing send glitter-festooned dresses and neon co-ords down the runway, J Lo was seen but not heard. But now, we know what the pop superstar wore for the occasion. Sharing a “flashback” via Instagram, the singer posted a series of close-ups and behind-the-scenes photos for us to see her glam squad’s work.

Wearing the brand’s strong-shoulder blazer and matching dress in a monogram print, J Lo exuded executive realness. Accessorised with a matching clutch and black patent leather heels, the Hustlers actor stuck to her signature style with a high ponytail, stacked gold rings and playfully patterned nails on show.

Before his couture show in the summer, Rousteing spoke of relevancy and change. “What’s going to be important for tomorrow is not only how you present fashion, but how you made it,” he told British Vogue. “It will need to stand for more than fashion. Then, you’ll see which designers and magazines are relevant.” According to J Lo, Balmain is as relevant today as it was on that glitzy virtual evening.

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BALMAIN LAUNCHES NEW 1945 COLLECTION

Inspired by the founding spirit of Pierre Balmain and the city of Paris, the new collection of bags evokes the house's history of couture.

October 1, 2020

The new 1945 collection from Balmain is available in stores now, bringing Pierre Balmain’s founding spirit into the latest contemporary couture. Rising in a post-war fashion renaissance that sparked in Paris, Balmain has been a fashion house standing on the pillars of luxury, new beginnings and challenging preconceived notions since its very conception in 1945. Now, Balmain is taking that signature innovative spirit and encapsulating it in the 1945 Collection—a bold line of soft-leather and jacquard bags with matching wallets in a variety of shapes and sizes, inspired by some of Pierre Balmain’s preeminent mid-century designs. Creative Director Olivier Rousteing worked with his team to revive the interlocking PB monogram logo—the “B” for the founder Balmain, and the “P” for Pierre and Paris, an intertwined pair—in a jacquard pattern design on four distinctive silhouettes, recalling Balmain’s distinctive house pattern that has graced men’s and women’s ready-to-wear collections in the early ‘70s. In a double-chain shoulder, cross-body, porté porchette (envelope), or torte silhouette, the 1945 designs are built for every occasion. The monogram motif also evokes the labyrinthine French Renaissance gardens, which Pierre Balmain held a deep fascination for—many of the signature Balmain couture collections are named for the classic gardens and chateaux of France, paying tribute to Balmain’s love for French design. The soft-leather line of the 1945 collection complements the jacquard patterns with a simple, sleek ivory and black contrast, an ode to both Pierre Balmain and Olivier Rousteing’s love for dynamic and contrasting patterns. Also available in four sizes (from a chic modern over-the-shoulder number to an everyday tote), the soft-leather bags are bold in their design and rich in their craft, making it clear that Balmain’s monochrome is never monotone.  Gold embellishments fleck all eight new bags in the collection, a homage to Balmain and Rousteing again: while remaining a distinctive symbol in Rousteing’s collections, the gold medallions, gilded buttons and golden accessories have been part of the fashion house since Pierre Balmain’s earliest days, and a new galvanization process ensures these chains, symbols and closures look slightly aged, recalling the brand’s heritage.  The 1945 collection is available now on Balmain’s website and in the new Balmain Madison Avenue store in New York, along with the Madison Ave BBuzz Bag and Balmain x Trudon candle, exclusive to the new retail location.

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Moschino sends puppets down the runway for Milan Fashion Week

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The tiniest of runway shows was staged during Milan Fashion Week, and no models or guests were present.

Instead, Moschino's newest styles are sported by Jim Henson creations. But this isn't a bizarre Fraggle Rock crossover -- Moschino creative director Jeremy Scott has enlisted the help of Jim Henson's Creature Shop to create his Spring-Summer 2021 show on a miniature set populated entirely by marionettes.

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As Fashion Month has continued in the wake of the ongoing pandemic, fashion designers have flexed their creative muscles through a mix of digital presentations and live, socially distanced shows in lieu of traditional runways. Scott opted for a -- literal -- scaled-down show with all models and attendees as puppets, with lookalikes of famous faces including Anna Wintour and British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful in the crowd.

"Not only did all the clothes have to be scaled down, and all the accessories scaled down (to) the size of the marionettes, but the whole audience had to be not only created and dressed," Scott said in a video interview with CNN Style.

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It's a far cry from past presentations for the Italian label, which has become known for its kitschy luxury looks under the American designer's direction. Milan's last fashion week saw Moschino models walk down a chandelier-lit runway in Marie Antoinette-inspired mini pannier skirts and towering wigs to a clubby remix of Duran Duran's "Girls on Film."

Moschino Spring-Summer 2021 Credit: Moschino

For this Spring-Summer 2021 womenswear collection -- which will be available in human sizes -- Scott dialed down the drama with elegant dresses with oversized bows and tulle skirts, and dramatic collars and capes, in soft pinks and blues, pea green, gold and black. But there's also a narrative told through the garments' inverted details, with corset boning, seams and pocket interiors emphasized on the exterior of garments, and underskirts fanning out below the hemlines.

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Backstage with Moschino's Jeremy Scott, from London to Milan

"As the world seems to be splitting along the seams, the bare inner workings of something new will be exposed," Scott said in a press release, referring to the impact of the pandemic on the world.

Moschino Spring-Summer 2021 Credit: Moschino

The creative director has his own lookalike in the show, wearing a crown and a Moschino t-shirt. "As much as I loved working with the marionettes and as proud as I am of this show," he told CNN Style, "I do miss working with real models and that energy and the energy of having a real audience and everyone gathered together. And I hope very soon I can do that in person again."

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