Hello, style lovers! Welcome to OnTrend, theGrio’s weekly style folio. This is your one stop shop for all Black-tastic fashion news of the week. What’s new as we move into September? A few new drops, exciting new gigs, and some very famous names… plus a warm-up for New York Fashion Week in September 2022. Below. Scroll down to stay up to date!
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Savage X Fenty Introduces “Lounge”
After welcoming her first child this spring, Rihanna has definitely undergone a lifestyle and style change. As it ventures into loungewear, it reflects a more relaxed approach to ‘innerwear’ than what we’ve seen from previous brands.
In a statement to Women’s Wear Daily, Rihanna said, “I wanted to bring comfort and reality into everyday clothes that you can style however you like.
That’s right, in addition to Savage X Fenty’s coveted, barely-there lingerie, you can now shop for more utilitarian styles designed to be taken “from the couch to the street.” According to WWD, the Lounge collection, which will be released on September 8, will include “joggers, hoodies, t-shirts, kigurumi, slips, tank tops, shorts and leggings.”
Lil Nas X says category is ‘camp’ on YSL
In addition to shutting it down in gender-fluid style at Sunday’s MTV VMAs, Lil Nas X announced a gorgeous new gig this week – he’s YSL (Yves Saint Laurent) Beauty’s newest US ambassador. Joining the likes of Zoe Kravitz, India Moore and Dua Lipa, the Grammy-winning musician is another face of the brand’s makeup and men’s fragrance Y (YSL’s fashion no doubt important role).
“Lil Nas X embodies YSL Beauté’s vision for the future of the beauty industry. It’s boundary-breaking, unique, irreverent and bold.
Regarding Lil Nas X, he said in a statement: of beauty. ”
Serena shined like a diamond at the US Open
She may have given her one last spin in professional tennis, but Serena Williams was clearly determined to go out in dazzling style. In addition to rocking the crowd with her dynamic performance on the court, she worked with longtime sponsor Nike to create a fit that’s worthy of her legendary brilliance on the court.
As reported by Nike, the tennis dresses worn by Williams at both events were “inspired by the graceful competition dresses worn by figure skaters.” Williams, who also heads the eponymous fashion label, reportedly took a hands-on approach to “offering a complete vision and dialing in the details.” This included a six-layer skirt that paid tribute to Williams’ six U.S. Open wins. , the star-like design encrusted with crystals on the tote “refracts light to brighten it, alluding to the tournament’s night sky.”
Arguably, Serena’s NikeCourt Flare 2 is the best resistance. Customized with her initials in gold and a diamond-encrusted “Swoosh,” Nike said, “The solid gold dubres on the laces are 400 pieces hand-set in black ceramic created in collaboration with Serena Williams Jewelry. It features 100 diamonds.” Call it the Grand Slam in style.
Riddim and Revival
Ahead of the annual West Indian Day Parade Carnival on Labor Day weekend in Brooklyn, NY, Nike debuted the first of four Air Force 1 colorways originally created in 2002 to pay homage to Caribbean culture. revived one of the According to a press release, the Nike AF1 QS ‘West Indies’ are the result of a collaboration between street style brand his Extra Butter and black-owned Caribbean organization I AM caribBEING. The shoe was launched last week at the Extra Butters Lower East Side flagship store with an in-store celebration.
As Hypebeast explained in this July design tease, the 20th Anniversary Edition will retail for US$140 and will feature “white tumbled leather with a green leather tab on the heel… the highlight of the design is the West Palm trees of the Indian Islands.Embroidered graphic on heel counter, visible on lace [deubrés]and built into the “Anniversary Edition” tongue tab… [Its] The insole lists the Caribbean islands in a grid pattern. ”
As Hypebeast reminds us, the 20th anniversary of the release of the Nike Air Force 1 Low Anniversary Edition “West Indies” also coincides with the 40th anniversary of the Air Force 1. and I AM caribBEING also collaborated on a ‘Guide to the Little Caribbean’ highlighting local businesses in New York.
Has Fashion Nova got Hanifa’s design?
Fast fashion has already received due scrutiny for its labor practices and lack of sustainability, which can add a lack of originality to the mix. Popular Fashion Nova was accused earlier this week of a dress that apparently riffed (or ripped off) one created by black-owned luxury fashion label Hanifa.
Anifa Mubumba, Hanifa’s award-winning founder and creative director, pointed out the counterfeits. murmured Side-by-side her floor-length multicolored Jack’s knitted gown and a thinner mid-length version using the same graphic colorway from an unidentified e-commerce site. “Because it took me months to finish this sample,” she wrote in part, and she refused to tag the site in question.
Mvuemba kindly didn’t name the culprit, but her followers did the work for her and recognized the copycat as Fashion Nova’s Sahara sweater maxi dress. Aside from the length difference and possibly inferior construction and materials, the fast-fashion version sold for $49.99, compared to the $459 cost of Hanifa’s sold-out original.
A low price may be attractive, but it doesn’t look good to look like a steal. This is not Fashion Nova’s first entanglement with an independent black designer. The Sahara Sweater Maxi Dress was removed from the site without comment after the call, despite the law being somewhat ambiguous.
Harlem’s Fashion Row partners with LVMH to honor Virgil Abloh with first-ever award
It’s a party with 15 years of history. Harlem’s Fashion Row sets the tone for New York Fashion Week (September 9-14) with its 15th Annual Fashion Show and Style Awards on September 6th. In collaboration with LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton) to produce an annual black designer showcase and industry honors, including new awards in tribute to the late Virgil Abloh her designer.
Shannon Abloh, CEO and marketing director of Virgil Abloh Securities, will present the award in honor of her late husband, as reported by the Business of Fashion. According to a statement, the Virgil Abloh Awards “recognise like-minded individuals who embody the spirit, brilliance and vision of Virgil through their invaluable contributions to culture, community and innovation.” , entertainment pioneer (and fashion icon) Issa Rae.
Other honorees of the night include womenswear designer Sergio Hudson, veteran fashion journalist Robin Givan, stylist Ade Samuel and “Icon of the Year” Janet Jackson. At this year’s event, Cott Darm designers Nicole Bennefield, Jonathon Hayden and Clarence Ruth will present their respective collections.
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