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Vogue
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Lu'u Dan Spring 2026 Menswear Collection
This collection completed what Hung La has envisioned as a Lu'u Dan trilogy. It has cycled through angsty rebels and masked criminals, the guys attracted to a menacing guise because it's one of the ways they can override their invisibility elsewhere. As the third installment, which La named No Man's Land in reference to undefined spaces—with an even more loaded suggestion of disputed territory during a war—the plot shifted. Perhaps because last season's looks gave peak ominous, he had nowhere else to turn but towards the light. 'It's not clear when the sun will come out, and this guy is still very defiant; he hasn't found his space in the world, but he is [starting to find] his footing in society,' said La. You only needed a cursory glance at many of the typically exaggerated and striking silhouettes to discover how they were back in shades of… vanilla, banana cream pie, butter. In some cases, this involved a deliberate process of transformation. The bleached denim started out black with the aim of 'sucking out' the darkness. Other pieces such as a wadded jersey coat or velvet version of a bulletproof vest were about conveying softness, too. La noted the significance of representing the blue collar experience. 'It's my parents' generation—the taxi driver, the factory worker; [they were] educated and prominent in their country of origin and came to America and were forgotten and didn't have space.' Perhaps this helps explain why La is never afraid to pump up the volume. Yet the rigor he absorbed at Celine and Balenciaga continues to inform how he constructs garments, whether they are made from tarps purchased on Amazon or reflective tape. The average customer may not gravitate towards a pair of outlaw chaps, but those who do will find they are impeccably made. Sub themes included 'down-cycled' knits patched together from vintage sweaters; prints that riffed on 'punk flyers' with anarchic graphics; a military detour—see the army green bomber and an XXL leather coat that looked like it had been on several tours of duty—and pieces in gray and black plaid wadded flannel that La said introduced a West Coast vibe. Three-and-a-half years into Lu'u Dan, the brand brings an authentic voice to these dualities of violence and protection. It's La's take on Leonard Cohen's famous lyric about cracks letting the light in. 'There are so many cracks, right? When we do these collections, we speak to kids that feel like they need to rebel from all the structures, all the conformity. These collections are really about being an outsider,' said La. 'You see the energy now, that this has its own life.' A little light goes a long way.
India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
How KPop Demon Hunters exposes our fear of imperfection
Have you ever watched an animated film that tells you more than it originally intended to? Or hide the real message behind metaphors and cliches? If yes, then 'KPop Demon Hunters' is another movie on that list, as it disguises itself well with neon lights, razor-sharp choreography, and the blinding veneer of pop perfection on the surface. The film is about a K-pop girl band called Huntrix featuring Rumi, Mira, and Zoey. However, they are not just your everyday pop girl band - they are also supernatural hunters who hunt who are these demons? If you think they are some disgusting-looking creatures with four eyes, crooked teeth and patterns all over their bodies, then you're somewhat right, but there are also some very good-looking 'idol-type' demons too. Think about 'The Vampire Diaries'. Who would've thought Ian Somerhalder would look so handsome as a vampire? If that's your vibe, then you'd love the demon boy band The Saja Boys in the film. The film idolises K-pop culture, which is meticulously crafted to sell the film doesn't just idolise the spectacle - it dismantles it, peeling back the facade to reveal an uncomfortable, familiar undercurrent: in a world obsessed with flawlessness, authenticity is often the first casualty. At its core is Rumi, a pop idol, a monster hunter, and most damningly in her world, part demon. It's the ultimate enemies-to-lovers conflict, except the "enemy" is her own bloodline, her own nature, the thing society demands she erases. It's a subtle take, suggesting that our insecurities, flaws, and faults are what make us demons. And isn't that familiar? Being told to conquer the parts of yourself that don't fit the script - to hide your true self and meet the standards the world has set for you. Many moments in the film will make you pause and introspect. Moments where you will also hide with the characters, believe in the lies they tell themselves, and once again believe that we are not good AlertThe film's defining moment arrives in a show-stopping performance of the song 'Golden'. It unfolds, devastatingly, when Rumi's secret is exposed - her demon patterns, her supposed imperfections, paraded for all to see. Her bandmates falter. The world that once celebrated her falls silent. It makes you think - what would you do if your deepest, darkest secrets were exposed?CELINE'S FLAWED LOVE AND WHY IT MADE US ANGRYFor Rumi, she was crushed beneath the weight of rejection. She returns to Celine, her adoptive mother, the one person who should have seen her beyond the flaw, beyond the scandal. What follows is both layered and infuriating. Celine, trying to shield Rumi, covers her demon patterns with her shrug, a gesture drenched in maternal protection, but also suffocating compliance. She tells Rumi they'll 'fix' this - they'll spin a narrative, blame the demons, and convince the world this isn't "really" her. This is the most relatable scene in the film. How often are we told that we need to be "fixed" when we confide in someone? How often have our closest ones told us that we are not perfect?It's not like we don't know that they mean well, but that doesn't mean they are right. Right? Celine's instinct, just like our loved ones, mirrors society's deepest flaw, the desperate urge to hide imperfection rather than accept it - to polish over the cracks. Her reaction, likely born from fear and love, feels like betrayal. It's the familiar sting of being rejected by those who were never supposed to judge you, the ones meant to accept your unfiltered, unvarnished why Rumi's rage is so raw, so relatable. Her hopelessness, her resignation - feel real because we've all been there. Twisting ourselves into something more acceptable. Her outburst is not melodramatic; it's the sound of a human breaking under impossible standards. Her words slice through the illusion like a blade: 'If this is the world I was meant to protect, then I'm glad to see it get destroyed.'It's defiance, yes. But more than that, it reflects a buried, uncomfortable truth many of us carry - the quiet satisfaction of watching hypocritical systems crumble - the institutions that forced us to hide, that demanded conformity while pretending to champion individuality. The film becomes more than a fantasy flick. It becomes a manifesto - a rebellious whisper urging us to dismantle these fragile societal norms and rebuild something better. A world that doesn't flinch at flaws, that doesn't fear difference.'KPop Demon Hunters' dresses itself in sequins and spectacles, but beneath the surface, it's something raw. It's uncomfortable, it's imperfect, and that's precisely the point. It doesn't just tell us to fight monsters, it dares us to face the ones we've become by silencing our voice.- Ends
Fashion United
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fashion United
Celine names Robert Holden as North America President ahead of artistic transition
Celine has appointed Robert Holden as president of its North American division, as the brand prepares for a new chapter under incoming artistic director Michael Rider. The appointment was reported by WWD, signaling a key leadership change as Celine embarks on its next creative phase. Holden, who currently oversees Miu Miu in the Americas, brings a deep understanding of both luxury retail and youthful experimentation, qualities that will be crucial as Celine repositions itself post-Hedi Slimane. The brand confirmed his appointment, though his official start date remains under wraps. The move comes as Celine readies for the highly anticipated debut of artistic director Michael Rider, whose first collection will be unveiled in Paris on July 6. The presentation, nestled strategically between men's fashion week and couture week, marks Celine's return to the live runway after a string of highly stylised digital films under Slimane's tenure. Rider's debut is expected to set the tone for a redefined aesthetic and commercial trajectory. Holden replaces Sarah Benady, who departed last year to take the reins at Jacquemus in Paris. His résumé reads like a curated tour of contemporary fashion's powerhouses: sales roles at Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, and Alexander Wang preceded his executive tenure at Miu Miu. Notably, he began his career on the shop floor, rising through the buying ranks at Saks Fifth Avenue before crossing over into brand-side leadership. His appointment signals Celine's intent to recalibrate not just its creative identity but also its commercial engine in the all-important North American market. For fashion insiders, the timing suggests a tightly coordinated relaunch, one where retail, branding and design will need to align seamlessly. Holden's track record in shaping aspirational yet accessible brand narratives could prove pivotal as Celine looks to reassert its influence.
Grazia USA
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Grazia USA
Taylor Swift Spotted Wearing a Chic Green & White Checkered Outfit at Tight End University — Shop Her Style
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 02: Taylor Swift attends the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo byfor The Recording Academy) Taylor Swift stole the spotlight, once again, wearing a fresh, green-and-white checkered set from Hunter Bell at the Tight End University Event on June 23. With playful pattern, crisp accessories, and personalized jewelry, this look is a perfect blueprint for summer sophistication. Here's how you can recreate Swift's green-and-white set style this summer — and why it's destined to trend. The Outfit: Hunter Bell Brookie Top & Eva Skirt Photo courtesy of CELINE Brookie Top – A cropped, sleeveless design in playful green-and-white checks, this piece offers a perfect blend of preppy charm and lattice-lovely details. Eva Skirt – The coordinating midi skirt creates a matching set that's both effortless and memorable. The Bag: Celine Small Camille 16 Soft Bag in White This white, softly structured bag is the perfect complement — elegant yet understated, it adds polish without overshadowing the outfit's pattern. The Shoes: Sandy Liang Thong Mule in Optic White Nappa Minimalist and sophisticated, these mules allow the outfit to shine while keeping your look grounded and summer-ready. The Jewelry: Swift's mix of symbolic, high-end pieces tells its own style story: Why This Outfit Will Be a Summer 2025 Trend Photo Credit: Hunter Bell Playful Prints Meet Polished Silhouettes: Checkered sets — like Hunter Bell's duo — offer visual interest while maintaining a polished, elegant cut. Full sets are a go-to for busy days: just one style, endless impact. Quiet Luxury Meets Personalized Charm: Taylor's layering of precious jewelry captures the 'quiet luxury' aesthetic — understated, refined, yet deeply personal. This trend continues strong through 2025. Color Refresh: Green isn't just for spring. That crisp spring-green-versus-white combo translates seamlessly into summer hues and brightens any wardrobe rotation. Easy Elegance = Travel Must-Have: Matching sets are the ultimate travel outfit: packable, versatile, and style-ready. Perfect for dynamic summer itineraries full of events, dinners, and sun-drenched afternoons. Celebrity Style = Influence + Accessibility: When Taylor Swift — one of the world's most followed icons — chooses a bold printed set, it resonates. Expect to see more checkered prints and matching co-ords in Summer 2025 lookbooks and on every 'it' girl influencer. Taylor Swift is proof that summer style can be both playful and polished with her latest green-and-white checkered set — a lesson in making bold patterns feel timeless. By combining a statement-making set with personalized jewelry and crisp accessories, she delivers a roadmap for summer dressing that's approachable, elevated, and undeniably chic. So if you're looking to refresh your warm-weather wardrobe, take a page from Swift's book — this is one trend worth making your own.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Materialists director Celine Song trashes Broke Man Propaganda accusations: ‘It's become fashionable to be classist'
Decades ago, when I was entering the dating market, it was drilled into me by the world, the movies, by my Feminism in Literature professor at the uni that men and women are equal. It has stuck with me since. Both should pay for dates, both should run the household. Both should work and do the chores. Celine expresses concern about the classist attitudes that have emerged within discussions of feminism, specially after her movie Materialists. But now, I can't seem to mesh those ideas with what the 'liberals' on TikTok and Instagram are telling me. 'May such love never find me,' reads every other comment on every other reel about a man and woman bearing equal financial responsibilities in their relationships. A man who is sweet, handsome, kind, and rich and doesn't let you see your purse again is the new bare minimum. Even movies where the heroine chooses the non-millionaire are being dubbed Broke Man Propaganda. Latest one to get accused of that is Celine Song's Materialists. It stars Dakota Johnson as Lucy, a matchmaker in New York City, caught in a love triangle between a broke actor John (Chris Evans) and old money rich Harry (Pedro Pascal). Everyone guessed it the moment the trailer launched, she does go for the broke guy, as has happened so often in movies we've grown up watching. From The Notebook to Titanic, we have always swooned as the woman chose true love over the perfect rich guy. So, why are women not feeling it in 2025? I asked if Celine had heard about the 'broke man propaganda' that she is accused to propagating with her film. Hundreds of women all over the world are making TikToks about how yet another rom-com is 'telling women to go for the broke guy' over the billionaire. Celine was just waiting for someone to ask her about it. Broke man propaganda: 'A brutal thing to say' 'I'm glad you're asking me because I feel like this is exactly the thing that I'm concerned about, to be honest with you. I'm a pretty radical feminist, and I'm a leftist. The truth is that a part of being a feminist and a leftist, which has been the way that I grew up, is that classism is not within the realm of what feminism was meant to be. I'm really concerned about the way that it is being portrayed as a feminist thing to say something as brutal as being very, very brutal to men who are not making enough money in their standards,' she says. "I find it to be very troubling. That's the truth. I've been wondering, who's going to ask me about this?" Glad I did, then. Celine says emphatically, "It's really upsetting to me that what happened to the way that we talk about feminism, the way that we talk about being a person and a woman. It's become that now people are going to judge each other for how much money they make. What happened? We actually think that being a billionaire is not entirely an immoral thing? What happened to the Occupy movement? What happened to the way we talk about class? What happened to the way that we talk about class gap and income gap? 'What happened to all of that? How are we talking about it, especially for the topic of love? How is it that people are talking it this way?' she asks and continues, 'Everybody who made the movie are very beautiful people. In my entire crew, in my cast, everybody is showing up because we want to make a movie about love. And then I find it to be very upsetting and very sad that everybody feels very openly comfortable with being classist. I feel like it's really surprising to me that it's become quite fashionable to be classist to each other. Which I think is like, I'm like, oh wow, why did being very wealthy, how did that become something that.' But what's the harm in going for the billionaire then? Why shouldn't Lucy the matchmaker with $80K salary go for the filthy rich equity manager Harry? 'An average American adult makes $35,000 a year, right? $35,000 a year. No matter how hard you work, no matter how long you work, you're never going to afford the $12 million apartment. Harry, who is my character, was a very wealthy person. He probably bought that $12 million apartment with help from his parents, right? Because he was a perfect equity manager. He doesn't, he's not a billionaire. A billionaire is somebody who is immoral. That's what I believe. So to me, I don't know. I just find it to be very disturbing as a leftist that, it's taking on the pretense of feminism or something that everybody feels very comfortable being classist,' says Celine. Classism in Feminism: 'It all depends on who you are' Celine also spoke to us about the changing dimensions of feminism and what role does classism have in it. "Hopefully, whoever you're with should be aligned with your point of view about money and gender. I think that's just true about every single thing. I think that if you're the person who would like the man to pay, then you should meet a man who does. I don't think that it has anything to do with some kind of universal roles. It's not one size fits all. It's really interesting because I feel like I'm always concerned about the way that feminism intersects with classism. 'I'm a little concerned about the way that we talk about money when it comes to gender, because I feel like there is a lot of brutality about men who don't make enough money. You're like, well, if the economic system that we live in was fair, if it was in favor of people who actually work the hardest, then I would feel one way, probably. The truth is that poverty is not the fault of the person who is poor.' "To me, it's very brutal for you to be judging people and especially men based on how much money they make. Given that, often it's not a choice. I'm sure they would all like to make more money so they can treat you to nice things if they love you. The fact that they can't, I'm sure it breaks their heart too. "I don't think the language should be that it's like, well, we're mad at somebody for not having enough money. It seems really brutal. I don't like that." Materialists released in theatres on June 13.
