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How Stitch Fix’s BIPOC Grant Program Is Empowering Emerging Shoe Designer Marcus Alexander

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Last year, Stitch Fix began accepting applications for Elevate, its first grant and mentorship program designed to support Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) entrepreneurs in fashion at an early stage of business growth. And today, the six recipients dropped their collections on the online shopping site , including rising shoe designer Marcus Alexander. As one of the winners of the grant, CEO and founder of Marcus Alexander, Marcus Thomas, received $25,000 to support business expenses, ongoing support from Stitch Fix’s algorithms and buying teams to leverage data insights to understand and improve the product-market fit of his designs with potential clients as well as one-on-one call with Stitch Fix Founder Katrina Lake. “She told me to follow my gut, and not to limit myself,” Thomas told FN. The designer first’s foray in footwear started in 2012 at the London Fashion of College. He then worked as the f ootwear design director for Levi’s and Bass, until launching his own

Taraji P. Henson Shops Her Closet in ’60s Style with Zip-Up Minidress and White Boots

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Taraji P. Henson struck a pose in her latest outfit—sourced straight from her own close! The Oscar-nominated actress , as seen on stylist Jason Bolden’s Instagram, wore a printed Dior minidress. The sleeveless style featured a pink and white logo print, as well as a white zippered neckline. Henson accented the piece with a bold new hairstyle—straightened bangs—as well as hoop earrings and numerous diamond rings. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jason Bolden (@jasonbolden) The  “Empire” star  coordinated her look with a pair of Paris Texas boots. The knee-high style featured white leather uppers, as well as crocodile embossments. They also included pointed toes and 4.25-inch tall stiletto heels. When worn with her dress, Henson’s outfit was instantly reminiscent of similar ’60s go-go girl styles—though, naturally, with sleek updates that brought her look into 2021. Her boots retail for $815 on SaksFifthAvenue.com . Schutz’s knee-

Alessandra Ambrosio Does Bond Girl Glam in Red Dress and Gold Sandals for 007 Omega Party

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Alessandra Ambrosio’s latest evening look for Omega’s “No Time To Die” screening party was utterly Bond girl-worthy. The former Victoria’s Secret model hit the red carpet after a screening for the latest James Bon film in a bold red dress. The floor-length number featured a structured skirt and bodice, as well as a shimmering chainmail underskirt and bustier panel. Her outfit was given added ‘femme fatale’ vibes from a wide thigh-high slit, plus classic gold hoop earrings and a rose gold Omega watch. Alessandra Ambrosio attends the “No Time To Die” Omega event in Los Angeles, California. CREDIT: Courtesy of Omega Alessandra Ambrosio and Richard Lee attend the “No Time To Die” Omega event in Los Angeles, California. CREDIT: Courtesy of Omega For footwear, the model stayed sleek in a pair of strappy gold sandals. Coordinating smoothly with her accessories, the pair featured crossed ankle straps and stiletto heels totaling at least 4 inches in height. Ambrosio’s shoes brou

Justin Bieber Drips Style Icon Diane Keaton in Gucci for ‘Ghost’ Music Video

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Justin Bieber surely just made music video history. Today, he released the video for his hit song “Ghost,” starring actress Diane Keaton. In it, Keaton plays Bieber’s grieving grandmother. The clip starts with Bieber playing the piano, celebrating his grandfather’s birthday. The happy moment is cut short, however, and the next scene they are at his funeral. Two years goes by and Bieber sees his grandmother still struggling with the death so to boost her spirits he takes her for a night out on the town. And what’s a night out without dripping in Gucci? Bieber surprises Keaton with bags of Gucci, which includes a hat, of course. Keaton is style icon in her own right and she stayed true to her signature fashion in the music video — reportedly even wearing her own pieces. In one outfit, she could be seen sporting a pair of Gucci-printed lug sole lace-up boots, paired with tights, turtleneck and a textured coat, complete with an oversized-belt. Bieber, meanwhile, looked clean cut in

Louis Vuitton Spring 2022 Women’s Collection

Louis Vuitton showed its spring ’22 women’s ready-to-wear collection at Paris Fashion Week. See all the looks from the runway here. Source: Fashion

The Top 10 Shoes of Paris Fashion Week Spring 2022

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It’s safe to say that Paris Fashion Week’s spring ’22 season was one for the books. After nearly two years of travel restrictions and mostly-virtual shows, editors, buyers and industry executives were finally able to convene in the fashion capital of the world once again for a return to near-normal. Along with the celebratory mood came plenty of festive shoes. Here, a rundown of the top 10 shoes of Paris Fashion Week, with an emphasis on the jubilant , the glorious and the triumphant. 1. Roger Vivier’s crystal cube heels Amidst a cinematic and slightly surreal collection, creative director Gherardo Felloni debuted a pair of sandals destined to be the ultimate party shoe next heel. With glittery straps, an elegant platform and edgy (but also comfortable) square toe, the shoe is already dance floor ready. But a crystal-covered cubed heel adds a punctuation mark to the look — quite literally. CREDIT: studio paura 2. Christian Louboutin’s rainbow-brite platform The French footwea

Adele Graces the Cover of Both ‘Vogue’ & ‘British Vogue’ in Endless Couture & Sleek Heels

Adele is making fashion history today. For the first time ever, Vogue   and  British Vogue have the same cover star — the “Hello” singer herself. Adele appears in both publications for their November issues, giving an intimate look into her life and upcoming album. For her American cover, the singer can be seen modeling a kelly green couture gown from Maison Valentino; the floor-sweeping gown includes a dramatically puffed appeal with oversize sleeves and a blown-out skirt. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vogue (@voguemagazine) For the British front page, the Brit herself tapped Vivienne Westwood for a custom yellow twist on a Victorian corset gown. The bright design features an off-the-shoulder fit and the adornment of a glittering Tiffany & Co. brooch. View this post on Instagram A post shared by British Vogue (@britishvogue) Also shared on  British Vogue ‘s Instagram were a few m