Category: Fashion & Beauty

WWE champion and actor John Cena surprised onlookers with his desi look at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding in Mumbai. He wore a powder blue traditional suit and posed with his signature gesture. Kim and Khloe Kardashian are also attending the event. The three-day celebration, themed ‘An Ode to Varanasi,’ includes a wedding ceremony, ‘Shubh Aashirwad,’ and a reception. The event promises to showcase Indian culture and traditions on a grand scale. ANI

Chanel held its haute couture show in Paris without recently sacked creative director Virginie Viard. The collection, created by the brand’s workshop artisans, featured medieval capes, evening dresses, and classic tweeds. Viard’s abrupt departure after five years came amid criticism of her designs, despite record sales. The fashion world now speculates on her successor, with names like Hedi Slimane, Marine Serre, and Simon Porte Jacquemus circulating as potential candidates. AFP

Arka Fashion Week 2024 celebrated Bangladeshi culture and creativity through fashion shows, exhibitions, competitions, and seminars. The event featured traditional Tangail tant weaving, student designer showcases, established brand collections, and discussions on sustainable fashion and the garment industry’s future. With a diverse lineup of designers, performers, and industry experts, AFW 2024 highlighted Bangladesh’s vibrant fashion scene and its global potential.

Paris Fashion Week opened with hip-hop mogul Pharrell Williams staging his latest branding event for Louis Vuitton at the UNESCO headquarters, under the theme “The World is Yours.” Williams took over the symbolic site of international diplomacy, aligning with LVMH’s strengthened partnership with UNESCO on environmental projects. However, Louis Vuitton scored poorly on transparency and supply chain traceability in a recent industry report, highlighting ongoing concerns about sustainability and labor practices in the lucrative fashion industry.