Fashion
Collina Strada Pre-Fall 2021
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Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele handpicked the New York brand Collina Strada to be a part of his latest project. Today, designer Hillary Taymour and her collaborator Charlie Engman premiered their pre-fall 2021 collection via GucciFest, a virtual film festival headlined by a new miniseries co-directed by Gus Van Sant and Michele titled “Ouverture of Something That Never Ended” that showcases Gucci’s spring 2021 collection. Collina Strada was chosen to participate along with 14 other emerging labels from around the world.
The task at hand? Create, with total freedom as per Michele, an imaginative fashion film. Taymour and Engman decided to translate their eco-conscious, psychedelic world into a video game. The idea was to create an interactive extension to their spring 2021 video and collection, which featured a fantastical farm world filled with animated 3D flower models and moving natural landscapes.
For the video game, which they’re calling “Collinaland,” Taymour and Engman, along with multimedia artist Freeka Tet, dreamed up a farm world, an underwater world, a self-expressive world, and an ice world, all inhabited by plants and animals and, of course, video game characters: real models that the team digitally scanned so as to bring human beings into the virtual world, rather than create avatars from scratch. In the game, each character explores the digitized earth scenes with the ultimate goal of helping to battle climate change. The characters can pick up trash, put out fires, water cacti, and help build waterfall ice bridges for polar bears.
The Taymour-designed clothes they wear provide whimsical armor for tackling the global warming crisis: The models are dressed like cool, otherworldly warrior princesses in hand-drawn prints and pretty colors like pink and icy blue. Thanks to the partnership with Gucci, Taymour had the chance to explore more elevated techniques and fabrics, such as micro pleating, delicate embroidery, and ruffles that add an element of femme to her otherwise playful repertoire. The most impressive piece was the floral print bodysuit with ruffle embroidery and peplum, but fantasy cargo pants with a bold ink blot print also deserve a shoutout, as does a hoodie reimagined with puff sleeves. A low-slung skirt and a cutout dress were accessorized with visible thongs—a cheeky nod to Tom Ford-era Gucci. There is certainly a new element of sexiness to the collection, but one of Taymour’s best qualities is that she never skews too far in one direction. Even with shiny new Gucci-provided materials, her point-of-view is still wonderfully out-there.
Taymour and Engman’s rather novel idea this season was to create clothes for customers and fans of the brands to interact with, without having to buy them. Yes, you read that right. They don’t want to keep putting more and more products into the world, contributing to our planet’s waste crisis. “We’re exploring different concepts around who a designer is and what a designer can be,” Taymour says. “We’re still artists and people are still looking at what we’re going to do next. But how do we create a different experience? There’s a way to create a more educational model or expressive model, rather than a product model.”
Is virtual fashion a viable new strategy for fashion brands? Could it be a legitimate revenue stream? It will be exciting to see what Taymour and Engman do next because as they’ve proven the last two seasons in Collinaworld, it’s game on and all systems go.
Fashion
Keke Palmer Saves The Day At Tina Knowles’ Book Event

In a scene that felt like something straight out of a movie, Keke Palmer became the evening’s hero at Tina Knowles’ book event in Los Angeles this past weekend. Just as Knowles was about to share insights from her new memoir, “Matriarch,” her strapless gown unexpectedly started slipping down. This moment could have turned awkward very quickly, but thanks to Palmer’s quick thinking and sense of humor, it became one of the night’s most memorable moments. As everyone held their breath, Palmer sprang into action, stepping in to help Knowles while keeping her calm.
A video that’s now trending on TikTok captures this incredible moment, showing Palmer supporting Knowles and catching her dress just in time. With the crowd still in shock, Palmer lightened the mood with a funny comment that turned their gasps into laughter. She joked, “They were acting like it was a whole murder show!” before referring to the teleprompter as if it were demanding help. This incident showcased Palmer’s natural talent for handling tricky situations with grace and humor. Knowles, ever so elegant, adjusted her gown and smiled, showing why she’s known as a fashion icon.
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After the mishap, Palmer expertly shifted the focus back to the book, quipping, “They was gonna give me a heart attack,” and then seamlessly transitioned back to discussing “Matriarch.” Her blend of care for Knowles and comedic timing saved the day. This was about fixing a wardrobe malfunction and was a shining example of how to handle unexpected moments with laughter and warmth. In an industry where things often go wrong, Keke Palmer proved that sometimes, a little kindness and quick thinking can turn a potential disaster into a highlight that everyone remembers.
Fashion
Cardi B’s $60K Birkin Bag Gets The ‘Mommy Treatment’ As Daughter Unleashes Her Creativity

In a moment of relatable frustration, Cardi B took to Instagram to share a funny yet surprising story about her expensive $60,000 Birkin bag, one of her favorite items from her luxury collection. Known for her bold personality and honest social media posts, Cardi revealed that one of her daughters had turned the fancy purse into a makeshift canvas, drawing a heart on it without permission. “Look what my daughter did to my purse,” Cardi said dramatically in her Instagram Story, showing off the iconic bag to her followers. “I literally spent $60,000 on this purse,” she exclaimed, still amazed by the unexpected ‘artwork’ from her little girl.
Although she was frustrated, the mom of three tried to take it all in stride, at least for the moment. Cardi values her hard-earned luxury items, especially her growing collection of high end bags. However, as any parent knows, kids have a skill for creating chaos even in the most cherished parts of life. For Cardi, that chaos includes her high-priced accessories. The post quickly gained attention online, with fans sympathizing with Cardi’s situation. Many found humor in the irony of the event, while others offered support, pointing out that such moments are just part of the unpredictable journey of parenthood. Cardi has previously emphasized that family is her top priority, even if it means dealing with some messiness.
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But Cardi’s frustration didn’t stop there. She later took to Twitter to respond to comments made by Kanye West regarding her staying power in the spotlight. While she didn’t mention him directly, her tweet, “7 years 1 album… STILL being a topic and STILL being asked about my music!!!” sent a clear message. She confidently asserted her spot in the entertainment world, clarifying that her fans, known as “The Brim,” are not going anywhere. In the end, whether it’s a damaged Birkin bag or dealing with critics, Cardi B repeatedly shows that she remains unfazed by the ups and downs of fame, always staying true to herself and her family.
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