OHMYGOSSIP — Yohji Yamamoto never “follows the rules” when it comes to fashion.
The Japanese designer is an innovator of avant-garde and at 79-years old continues to redefine clothes by pushing the boundaries and breaking the rules.
His dark, stoic, over-sized and distressed looks have been described as radical, effective and ground breaking.
Growing up with a widowed mother has made the Japanese designer an advocate for women who does his protesting through clothes by using fashion to shift the narrative.
He told W: “I never follow rules. I like to break them. I’m not a rebel, I’m a crime. I hate it. I want to change it, because at that moment, women and girls were treated as dolls for men. I don’t like it.”
Yohji continues to be an enigma and confound expectations of the elderly through his process and futuristic vision.
He added: “Fashion is the last chance, the last capability for how I can work and where I can come from. I’m tired. But when I finish one collection, I don’t make myself go any other way.
Yohji has always viewed women’s bodies as whimsical which make him feel like he’s “travelling in the desert” and has aimed to make clothing without the male gaze where women can feel empowered instead.
He said: “Next collection for women, I will try a 17th-century or 18th-century European concept.
“At the beginning, when I was young, I was studying a lot from tailoring, but it became so boring. I often suffer from women’s corsets. I hate them, but sometimes I start with a corset which I can move or relax for women. So in that way, I’ve twisted it.”
Enchanted by the colour black, Yohji’s first Paris collection in 1981 was inspired by an aesthetic of imperfection opposed to the confinements of formal dress.
He said: “I was walking around the city, and so many ladies and women were wearing colorful clothing.
“It bothered me and my eyes. So I just started with black. Everything started from there.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Kelly Brook has joined Big Narstie in a SlimFast campaign.
The 43-year-old model became an ambassador for the weight loss shakes company in 2019 after starting her weight management journey with the brand a year prior and has now joined rapper Big Narstie on his fitness journey is rapper Big Narstie, who decided to change his lifestyle after he suddenly collapsed whilst taking part in ‘Celebrity Bake Off’ in 2019.
Big Narstie, 37, told Mirror: “Eight years ago I collapsed after Celebrity Bake Off and that’s when I began on my fitness journey and got into mixed martial arts.
“I come from a poor background, healthy food should not be expensive and I only noticed [how expensive it was] when I started to live that way. SlimFast is not a pocket breaker and a big thing about changing your lifestyle is being able to afford it.”
Together, the pair intend to highlight the power of positive thinking and the nutritional benefits of SlimFast in the ‘Oomph for your Boomph’ campaign – which pushes you to be your best self.
The 20-30 second campaign, shot by top grime music video producer Mathew Walker, launches on May 14 and will feature his latest single ‘Work Hard Play Hard’.
Kelly was ecstatic to be joined by the rapper on the new campaign.
She said: “When they said that they found a new ambassador, I racking my brain, I was like, ‘Well, who can it be?’
“When you’ve been on this weight loss journey, or you’ve been using a product for so long, it can become like you’re doing the same thing all the time and so it’s just about injecting that new bit of energy.
“I just think it’s so brilliant that you got involved because it just makes it more inclusive, it broadens it out.
“I’ve always said my husband loves SlimFast he’s always drinking SlimFast shakes because of the protein in it, so it’s great that men realise that they can have it as well and they can be a part of it.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Miss World Canada Emma Morrison says beauty is more than skin deep.
The 22-year-old model made history when she was crowned Miss World Canada in 2022, making her the first indigenous woman to hold the title.
Whilst most see beauty pageants as degrading for promoting the objectification of women and a tool of patriarchy, Emma aims to change the narrative by using her title as a source of empowerment.
She told Yahoo! Canada Style: “Beauty starts within you. Beauty begins the moment that you fully embrace who you are, and you’re not afraid to shine that towards others.
“Physical looks fade over time, but it’s your inner essence that captivates somebody else. They’ll remember you for the words you said and the impact that you’ve made in their life, whether it’s big or small.”
Emma wants to use her platform to speak up for other indigenous people.
She said: “A victory for one is a victory for all, and that’s really what I took away from [Miss World Canada]. This amplifies my voice of advocacy for Indigenous peoples.”
The beauty queen, who’s struggled with anxiety and feelings of self-doubt, reiterated the importance of believing in yourself to build confidence and achieve success.
She said: “Step outside your comfort zone. You will open doors for yourself, expand your horizons and allow more opportunities to come your way.
“So try to be more courageous even when you are anxious, an just to say yes to opportunities.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Dua Lipa has teamed up with Donatella Versace to co-design a womenswear collection for Versace.
The 27-year-old pop star and the Italian fashion designer, 68, have created the high summer ‘La Vacanza’ women’s collection.
The collection will be unveiled at a fashion show in Cannes, France, on 23 May, 2023 and will be available in store online on Versace.com immediately following the show.
Speaking about the collection, Dua – who made her runway debut at Versace’s Spring/Summer 2022 show at Milan Fashion Week – said: “I am absolutely thrilled to have co-designed the women’s ‘La Vacanza’ collection for Versace with Donatella. She and I have formed such a strong bond over the years, and I’m so grateful for the support I’ve received from her and the whole team since the very beginning of my career.
“For her to give me the honour of co-designing this collection and letting all my summer inspirations go wild has been a dream. I am so very proud of this collection and cannot wait to debut it in Cannes.”
Chief Creative Officer of Versace Donatella added: “I have always been inspired by a collaborative design process. Working with Dua on this collection has been very exciting and I love the dynamic between us.
“Dua is strong, fearless, and free and her creative vision is exceptional. Summer is a magical time. We will capture this feeling and the colours of that time of the year with a truly special and intimate fashion show in Cannes.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Courteney Cox regrets frying her skin in the sun when she was younger.
The ‘Scream’ actress admits she was a sun worshipper in her teenage years and her 20s, but now she wishes she didn’t spend so many hours soaking up the sun’s UV radiation because it does such damage to your skin.
Cox has warned her 18-year-old daughter Coco – her child with ex-husband David Arquette – to limit her sunbathing and shows her the sun damage on her own skin to hammer home the message.
Cox, 58, told BAZAAR.com: “I mean, the obvious is sun care. Don’t lay in the sun and don’t fry. I always say to my daughter, Coco, your skin is incredible. Let me show you my chest. Then she’s like, mom, I would never have that kind of skin. I’m like, yeah. Your face you always look at, but you forget your body. Wear sunscreen and care about your body. Really use the right products because it catches up.”
The ‘Friends’ star – who played Monica Geller in the sitcom – now makes sure she always wears sunscreen before playing sport or enjoying a day outside to keep her skin protected.
She explained: “I love the Dynamic Skin Recovery Sunscreen. I play tennis. I’m out in the sun a lot. And even if it didn’t have sunscreen, I would use it. It’s so illuminating and gives you so much moisture. I love the way it smells too. I use that and I use it all over my body because I’m lucky enough to be able to do that.
“I love the Phyto Nature Oxygen Cream which I use at night. It’s very hydrating and it smells good as well. But it really works. That’s what I love about this.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Heidi Klum has disabled Instagram comments on her account after being criticised for posing in lingerie with her daughter.
The former Victoria’s Secret model, 49, teamed up with her 18-year-old daughter Leni for an underwear shoot for Italian lingerie brand Intimissimi, sharing the shots on her social media account.
Heidi’s caption read: “If you see me and @leniklum on billboards all over Germany … tag us and we’ll share our favourites on our stories!”
However, the ‘America’s Got Talent’ judge’s post backfired and she made the decision to restrict comments after followers slammed the campaign as “embarrassing” and “weird”.
One user wrote: “First thing I think of when I want to pose in my intimates: ‘my mom should be here’.”
A second commented: “Kind of gross.”
A third added: “I would not be proud to show my daughter off in this way. I would feel embarrassed and sad.”
Not all comments were criticism however as the mother daughter duo were also inundated with messages of adoration, as others went on to praise the pair for modelling together.
One person wrote: “Legend and legend’s daughter.”
Another said: “Unbelievable how good Heidi still looks. Best daughter-mom couple.”
A third added: “You and your mom look absolutely gorgeous.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — King Charles will “reuse” the golden robes worn by his predecessors at his upcoming coronation.
The 74-year-old monarch – who acceded to the throne upon the death of his mother Queen Elizbeth in September 2022 – will be crowned in an official ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Saturday (06.05.23) and it has now been claimed that he is to wear the robes once worn by his grandfather George VI for his coronation in 1937, and later used by Elizabeth during her own ceremony in 1953.
Caroline De Guitaut, Deputy Surveyor of the King’s Works of Art, explained to CBS News: “His majesty the king has decided to reuse pieces from the coronation of his grandfather, King George VI, in 1937. It is woven from cloth of gold and embroidered with goldwork embroidery to a design which has a strong tradition. There are two of the most significant pieces worn by the sovereign during the investiture, they haven’t been worn for 70 years.”
What’s more, the King – who will be coronated alongside his wife Queen Consort Camilla and ill be seen in a range of historical robes throughout the ceremony – is said to have been keen to remain “sustainable” for his coronation ceremony and will reportedly wear the same glove as well the sword belt his grandfather did almost 90 years ago.
Deborah Moore, CEO of Dents Glovemakers, said: “We’ve got this wonderful, sustainable, eco-friendly king who’s reusing something rather than having a new glove.”
According to the outlet, the robes will weigh 13 pounds in total and the king’s nine-year-old grandson Prince George – who as the son of Charles’ firstborn is third in line to the throne – will help carry them through Westminster Abbey during the event.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Anna Wintour is said to have “total control” over the Met Gala guest list.
The 73-year-old journalist has served as editor-in-chief of Vogue since 1988 and wants the philanthropic side of the magazine’s annual fashion event to be her “legacy” so she must approve every A-lister on the guest list herself before they are sent an invitation.
Amy Odell – author of ‘Anna: The Biography’ – told Grazia: “Anna has told friends she wants her legacy to be for her philanthropy. The Met Gala is the biggest philanthropic endeavour of her career, raising hundreds of millions of dollars for the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It is also, her friends told me, a fun night for her, even though it is also work. [She has] total control. No one gets into the event unless she approves them.”
According to Amy, Anna – who this year invited the likes of Doja Cat, Paris Hilton and Quinta Brunson to the event for the first time, whilst regulars Kim Kardashian, Rihanna and Cardi B also returned to the famous staircase – also likes the “over the top” looks that arrive on the red carpet and noted that even though the celebration has received criticism for becoming something of a “costume party” in recent years, the Vogue editor “enjoys the theatrics” of it all.”
She said: “One friend told me that she loves the over-the-top looks! A lot of people have criticised the gala for becoming too much of a costume party versus a black-tie event. But Anna – who remember, is a huge theatre fan – enjoys the theatrics. The first time she left her spot inside the museum where she greets guests was for the Camp Gala – she went outside to watch Lady Gaga come up the steps (her entry involved choreography and several outfit changes).”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Jessica Chastain was unrecognisable in her blonde wig at the Met Gala.
The 46-year-old actress is known for her flaming red locks but decided to don a fake hairpiece for her appearance on the red carpet at the annual fashion event on Monday (01.05.23) and has now explained that she just wanted to channel late Chanel legend Karl Lagerfeld with the look.
She told ExtraTV: “So many people thought I dyed [it]… A lot of people didn’t even know it was me. I was just channelling Karl. It was a tribute to Karl Lagerfeld, so I was like, ‘Okay, let me channel him the best I can without it feeling like something silly.’ Gucci made me the most beautiful dress, gloves, let me borrow the most incredible jewellery, and then the sunglasses.”
The Oscar-winning star went on to add that a lot of people have urged her to make the move to being blonde permanently but believes it was just “more fun” to switch things up for the special occasion.
Asked if it was true that blondes have more fun, she added: “So many people are like, ‘You should stay blonde. I had a lot of fun that night, so I don’t know. They might [have more fun] It’s more fun when you get to change it up — that’s fun… I am going to be a blonde tonight.”
The ‘Eyes of Tommy Faye’ actress did confirm whilst on the stairs of the Met Gala that the look was not permanent and was just keeping in line with the theme of Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty, which was designed to pay tribute to the late Chanel director following his death in 2019.
She told The Cut: “This isn’t forever, it’s for Karl. I was taking photos down there and the photographers were like ‘Who is that?'”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Rachel Brosnahan loves playing a character when she walks the carpet at events like the Met Gala.
The glitzy event – arguably the most coveted evening in fashion – returned on Monday (01.05.23) with this year’s annual celebration paying homage to the late Karl Lagerfeld.
A-list stars ascended the stairs in haute couture whilst in theme with the Costume Institute’s spring 2023 exhibition ‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty’, and the ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ star looked fabulous as she brought the glitz and glamour to the carpet wearing custom Sergio Hudson and Simon G Jewelry.
The 32-year-old actress has explained how she “embraced the female body” in her outfit and took it as an opportunity to have some fun.
She told Town and Country magazine: “It’s an opportunity to have some fun and play dress up to the fullest experience.
“Obviously when you’re on a red carpet, you’re playing a version of yourself—there’s definitely a performative element to it. I’ve been looking to perform something that was a little bit closer to myself and my style.”
Inspired by lesser-known parts of Karl’s legacy, Brosnahan’s dress “featured a lot of pure black mesh and beautiful crystal work” in the design which was adapted from a Chloé line Lagerfeld showcased in 1992.
She added: “We all agreed this is going to be a really fun and different direction to swing in for me—what better place to take a big swing than the Met Gala, a place where we’re there to celebrate great art through design?
“I’m so lucky to have worked with this team for a really long time—some folks were newer to me, but we’re always trying to challenge ourselves and raise the bar with every new look that we create together.
“These reunions, especially for big events like this, are always so much fun.”
In stark contrast to Monday’s get up, Rachel plays Iris in Lorraine Hansberry’s ‘The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window’ Broadway show.
Unlike the glamour galore of the met gala, Iris is a bare faced character dressed in “baggy, moreandrogynous clothes”.
She said: “I play a character who doesn’t really wear very much makeup and wears baggy, more androgynous clothes. I get to come on stage on a Sunday, then put on a look like the beautiful one that Sergio created on Monday? I’m pretty sure that’s the dream.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Elle Macpherson always felt like she was more than just ‘The Body’.
The 59-year-old beauty rose to fame in the 1980s after gracing the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue a record five times, and Time magazine later coined her iconic nickname in 1989.
Elle “embraced” her Amazonian physique which helped catapult her into the limelight alongside 90s supermodels like Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and Claudia Schiffer – but she maintains she is more than just her nickname and used it to her advantage.
She told HELLO! magazine: “I never took it personally. I embraced my Amazonian athleticism. I wasn’t the ‘norm’ and there were times where I felt out of place. But I just used it. It’s easier to use it then lose it.
“It’s impossible for us all to fit into one body type! The one thing that never goes out of fashion is health and wellbeing. Also being in your own uniqueness, that’s always fashionable.”
The term ‘supermodel’ was first coined during the 80s for models who were stars in their own right, while the originals like Elle were innovators in fashion by changing the perception of the typical “blonde-haired, blue-eyed” American sweetheart.
She added: “The supermodel movement facilitated the uniqueness of women. We were all so diverse and our individuality was supported by the business. You didn’t have be a blonde-haired, blue-eyed American girl. That’s why we loved that group of girls as they were so different from each other and they leaned into their uniqueness.”
As she approaches her 60th birthday, Elle continues to push boundaries by pushing back against ageism in the industry.
She explained: “I’ve loved the flow of my own career and I feel much of my success is due to a willingness to adapt.
“To being a teenage model, to a successful entrepreneur in my thirties, a mother in my forties, starting WelleCo in my fifties and now shooting fashion campaigns at nearly 60, it’s been a wonderful ride. I believe that beauty is more aligned with wellness than youth.
“That’s how you can be beautiful at all ages.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Janelle Monae brought things “full circle” by honouring Karl Lagerfeld at the Met Gala.
The ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ actress wore Chanel when she first attended the star studded event in 2011 with the fashion icon by her side and she wanted to pay tribute to that on Monday (01.05.23) night.
Speaking before the gala, she told PEOPLE magazine: “I went with Karl, so this is sort of full circle for us to be honoring him. I’m really excited about what we’ll do.”
She arrived in a black and white Thom Browne tuxedo suit made up of fancy embellishments and a mismatch of patterns.
She then underwent an outfit change, taking off the oversized ensemble to reveal a sheer black tulle pannier dress worn over a black sequin bikini.
She even paid tribute to Lagerfeld’s beloved cat Choupette as she carried a white leather quilted cat bag.
Teasing the outfits before the big day, she added: “It’s such a surprise. I have an experience that I’ve put together. You have to watch. Watch that red carpet because you don’t want to miss a beat.”
The glitzy event in New York City – which happens every year on the first Monday in May – has the eyes of the world on it, but the 37-year-old star enjoys being around likeminded people who share her more relaxed approach to proceedings.
She explained: “It’s supposed to be fun. It’s supposed not to be serious. So I always enjoy people who are not stressed out over the Met Gala because I’m not.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Paris Hilton was “all game” for her all black ensemble at the Met Gala.
The 42-year-old socialite and reality TV star made her first appearance at the glitzy event on Monday (01.05.23) night and stepped out of her comfort zone by shunning colour with her glamorous outfit.
Paris collaborated with Marc Jacobs on her leather mermaid gown complete with gloved sleeves and a rhinestone bustier.
She completed the look with a rosette choker necklace and platform heels to had some shimmer to the dark outfit.
Jacobs told Vogue: “I thought, maybe it would be interest and exciting to see her in a black gown ’cause it’s not typical for Paris.”
He added that she was “all game” for his idea.
Paris had said she was delighted to be paying tribute to the late fashion designer, with this year’s theme – ‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty’ – dedicated to his honour.
One day before the event, she wrote on Instagram: “Karl has always been a fashion inspiration to me. Such an icon and innovator. Love that he is the theme of this years #MetGala.”
She later told Vogue that she has “always looked up to” Lagerfeld, and even met him “a couple times”.
She said: “Karl and I hung out in Paris a couple times and he was just such an inspiration to me always and we had so much fun and just so many memories.
“I’ve always looked up to him in so many ways and I love that we’re honoring him tonight.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala gown was made up of over 66,000 pearls.
The 42-year-old star made her 10th appearance at the Met Gala on Monday (01.05.23) night as she stepped out in an extravagant custom Schiaparelli haute couture dress by Daniel Roseberry.
As reported by Vogue, the skirt and top – which took 12 artisans a staggering 1,000 hours to make – were made from over 50,000 freshwater pearls and 16,000 crystal pearls.
Reflecting on her way of paying tribute to late fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld in line with this year’s theme, she told the publication: “I wanted pearls.
“I thought, ‘What is more Karl?’ You know, the iconic Chanel pearls is what I always thought of. So we wanted to just be dripping in pearls.”
However, she had a bit of a mishap on her way to the glitzy event in New York City as her daughter North, nine, had to pick up some rogue pearls.
She added: “Some popped on the way, and I told my daughter to grab them all. They’re real pearls and she was putting them all in her purse.”
Although North didn’t join her famous mum on the red carpet, she did ride with her in the car.
Kim had teased her Met Gala style earlier this week when she hung out with Lagerfeld’s cat Choupette, which she admitted was “a little scary”.
She said: “It takes a little while to warm up to her. She wrote me a sweet note and left it in my room. We spent some time together before this.”
Meanwhile, the reality star insisted there wasn’t any “pressure” for her to outdo last year’s Gala outfit when she wore Marilyn Monroe’s legendary ‘Happy Birthday, Mr. President’ dress.
She explained: “This year, I just wanted to feel glamorous. I really didn’t feel the pressure. I just wanted to have a good time.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Premier Inn are making their first foray into clothing in honour of King Charles’ coronation.
The hotel chain have teamed up with social enterprise The Sewing Rooms to create a royal-style dressing gown, which will be sold on a limited basis to benefit Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH Charity).
The robes are made from a soft velour in the hotel chain’s signature purple, which is also the colour of royalty, and are adorned with a faux ermine collar, trim and cuffs, as well as the brand’s logo and a commemorative label inside.
Simon Ewins, Managing Director for Premier Inn said in a statement: “We’re delighted to create a dressing gown fit for a King. As a British business it’s with great pride that we get into the jubilant spirit of the Coronation by unveiling our specially-created robe.
“With sales of our At Home products soaring, we know our customers love to bring the comfort of our hotels into their homes, so what better way to mark the occasion of the Kings Coronation than with these brilliant Royal-style robes – a perfect limited-edition piece to help people enjoy the event in style.
“The Sewing Rooms were the ideal partner for this unique project, and the team’s creativity and skills really came to the fore – managing to create something stylish and comfortable – that will definitely make the wearer feel like Royalty, whether they are relaxing at home or in one of our rooms!”
A limited number of the Robes, priced at £50, will go on sale from 10am on 4 May at www.premierinnathome.com/robes

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OHMYGOSSIP — Ice Spice and PinkPantheress have been revealed as SKIMs models.
The ‘Princess Diana’ rapper, 26, and the ‘Boy’s a liar’ hitmaker, 22, have been named as fronting the cult clothing brand – which is helmed by Kim Kardashian, 42. – alongside other huge names like Raye, 25, and Nessa Barrett, 20, as a part of “the next generation”.
Kim wrote on a video posted to Instagram Reels: The next generation of our viral shapewear launches on Thursday April 27, worn by a new generation of musical stars: @icespice @pinkpantheress @raye and @nessabarrett.”
The video featured a voiceover with all the involved musicians that said: “Shapewear, to me is confidence. This is kind of making me want to wear clothes that I haven’t tried before.
At the end of the clip, they all introduce themselves with Ice Spice – whose real name is Isis Naja Gaston – ending the clip by saying, “Everybody is wearing SKIMS.”
The ‘Acting A Smoochie’ hitmaker has been showcasing her blossoming friendship with the ex ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ star and her four children, daughter North, nine, son Saint, seven, daughter Chicago,five, and son Psalm,three, – who Kim has with her ex Kanye West – on social media.
Kim explained her rationale as to why she opted to include “these incredible musical artists” in the marketing for her shapewear.
She told Variety magazine: “I’m excited to launch this next generation of SKIMS shapewear with a campaign that celebrates these incredible music artists. Ice Spice, Nessa Barrett, PinkPantheress, and Raye are super talented women and truly reflect our Skims community.”

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