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IOL News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Cher and Dionne get the Barbie makeover: celebrating 30 years of 'Clueless'
Fashion, friendship, and fun! The new 'Clueless' Barbie dolls are here to celebrate three decades of style and iconic moments. Image: Instagram It has been 30 years since the iconic 1995 film 'Clueless' hit the screens, captivating teenagers with its memorable characters, witty dialogue, and not forgetting its unapologetic love for fashion. To celebrate these memorable moments, Mattel and Paramount have announced that they are teaming up to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the beloved film. The two organisations are releasing Barbie doll versions of Cher Horowitz and Dionne Davenport, the film's stylish and charismatic leads, portrayed by Alicia Silverstone and Stacey Dash. The partnership was announced on July 10, with the dolls set to debut on July 19. The Horowitz and Davenport Barbie dolls showcase the characters in their most iconic outfits from the film. Horowitz's doll features her signature yellow plaid two-piece ensemble, complete with a cropped blazer, white crew-neck T-shirt, fuzzy yellow sweater vest and a matching plaid skirt. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading Davenport's doll features her signature style, including black knee-high socks and heels, a distinctive patent-leather 'Dr. Seuss' hat, chunky gold earrings, a nose ring, and a coordinating blazer and skirt. The film's high-fashion aesthetic, which still holds up today, is undeniable. The iconic outfits, like Horowitz's signature plaid skirts and blazers, are still referenced and emulated in fashion today. The film captivated viewers, drawing them into the characters' lives, especially the privileged world of Horowitz and Davenport at Beverly Hills High School, where fashion and wealth overshadowed academic achievement. The 'Clueless' style has become a staple of 90s fashion, with many fans still dressing up as the popular characters for Halloween or other events. Meanwhile, fans of 'Clueless' have more to look forward to beyond the new Barbie dolls. Silverstone is set to reprise her role as Horowitz in a sequel TV series, set to stream on Peacock. The show is being developed by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, creators of 'Gossip Girl', with Amy Heckerling, the original writer and director of 'Clueless', on board as executive producer alongside Silverstone. However, not much information about the reboot has been shared.
New York Post
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
As if! You can totally book a $1,995 a night ‘Clueless' suite — in Beverly Hills — to celebrate beloved film's 30th anniversary
As if Beverly Hills needed more glam, L'Ermitage just went full Cher Horowitz. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic 1995 teen flick 'Clueless' — the five-star L'Ermitage Beverly Hills hotel has teamed up with Bloomingdale's, Paramount Pictures and legendary costume designer Mona May to launch a limited-time immersive hotel suite that's part sleepover fantasy, part fashion show. 6 The team behind 'The Clueless Suite' refers to it as a tribute to a story that redefined being bold, stylish, and unapologetically fabulous in Beverly Hills. ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection Bookable from July 12 through September 1, the 'Clueless Suite' transforms one of L'Ermitage's luxe 750-square-foot spaces into a Beverly Hills dream house fit for the queen of coordinated plaid. Think yellow tartan accent walls, a neon 'Carpe Diem! Okay?' sign, fuzzy pens, pop art, pink-on-pink decor and enough nostalgia to make even Amber Mariens say, 'Whatever!' 6 To mark 30 years of 'Clueless' fabulousness, the five-star L'Ermitage Beverly Hills just unveiled a suite that's part sleepover, part runway — and all totally Cher-worthy. Colleen O'Brien 'The Clueless Suite is our tribute to a story that redefined what it meant to be young, stylish, and unapologetically bold in Beverly Hills,' said Frédéric Zemmour, general manager of L'Ermitage Beverly Hills, as per a press release. This Beverly Hills boudoir includes a private balcony, oversized marble bathroom (perfect for post-mall bubble baths), overstuffed bedding from Bloomingdale's and a rotating wardrobe curated by May herself — complete with outfits inspired by Cher's closet, but make it 2025. Guests can even fill out a pre-arrival style quiz (paging Dionne!) to personalize their looks, then shop them via QR code in-room. And yes, there's access to a white Jeep Wrangler convertible — just be sure to actually learn to drive before merging onto Sunset. 6 This Beverly Hills boudoir boasts a private balcony, marble bath made for post-mall soaks, plush Bloomie's bedding and a 2025-ready Cher-approved wardrobe curated by Mona May. Colleen O'Brien Guests can update their stay with the 'Cher'mitage Experience,' a signature add-on featuring Clueless-themed turn-down treats, movie streaming, a complimentary sunset toast at the rooftop lounge, and — of course — a Bloomingdale's shopping spree. The package includes a $100 gift card, a VIP in-store styling appointment and a glam sesh with Dior Beauty to complete the makeover moment. Rates for 'The Clueless Suite' start at $1,995 per night with a two-night minimum, while the 'Cher'mitage Experience' add-on starts at $995/night and must be booked through the hotel concierge at least two days in advance. Ugh, as if you'd wait until the last minute. Because while some people are just 'ensemble challenged,' this suite slays — and proves that 'Clueless' is still the most fashion-forward film of our time. 6 Rates for the Clueless Suite start at $1,995/night (two-night minimum). Colleen O'Brien 6 The package offers a $100 gift card, VIP styling, and a Dior Beauty glam session to finish the look. Colleen O'Brien As The Post previously dished, lead actress Silverstone, 48, is slipping back into her plaid miniskirt to reprise her iconic role as Cher Horowitz in a 'Clueless' sequel series for Peacock — with 'Gossip Girl' and 'The O.C.' masterminds Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage running the show. Silverstone will also serve as executive producer. 6 Available July 12 to Sept. 1, the 'Clueless Suite' turns 750 swanky square feet into a Beverly Hills dream pad fit for the queen of plaid, Cher Horowitz herself. ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection The original flick was a California remix of Jane Austen's 1815 novel 'Emma' — but plot details for the new Peacock series are still totally under wraps, so no word yet on whether other Austen tales will get a makeover. The 1995 classic starred Silverstone, Paul Rudd, the late Brittany Murphy, Stacey Dash, Breckin Meyer and Wallace Shawn, among others. So grab your fuzzy pen and book it, because fans think missing this would be totally wiggin'.
New York Post
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
I tested Google's new AI dressing room — here's my verdict
I wasn't planning to try on Kate Hudson's yellow 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' dress from my office desk this week. But that's what happened when I downloaded Doppl, Google's new AI fashion experiment that lets users virtually try on any outfit. Think Alicia Silverstone's digital closet in 'Clueless' — but AI, and on your phone. All you have to do is snap a full-body photo of yourself, upload the outfit you want to try and, within 30 to 60 seconds, your digital twin shows up wearing it. 8 The app was launched through Google Labs. Tamara Beckwith It's meant to replace your dressing room. So naturally, I gave it a shot. My 'Doppl' — unsettlingly similar to me, but with slightly-off proportions and longer hair — stood in the iconic yellow gown I've been obsessed with since middle school. Then it waved. Each animation is different. The app can create short videos of your AI clone moving in the outfit, usually with a slow turn or stiff pose. In this case, mine lifted an arm and posed like she was headed to the Oscars. 8 The yellow dress was nearly identical to the one Kate Hudson wears in 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 days.' Samantha Olander via Doppl 8 The animation gives people a chance to see themselves in different outfits. Samantha Olander via Doppl It was jarring. But I couldn't stop watching. The fit wasn't exact, but it was more accurate than I expected and enough to make me genuinely want the dress. Maybe need it. Doppl, launched last week through Google Labs, is part try-on tool, part tech experiment. Users can upload photos of outfits — whether it's a Pinterest fit, something from your favorite store's website or a sweater you spotted at a thrift shop — and the app creates a virtual version of you in the outfit. You can also skip using your own photo and choose from 20 preset AI models of different ages, races and body types. 8 Doppl currently supports images of tops, bottoms and dresses — but no shoes, bags or accessories. Google For now, Google says Doppl 'might not always get things right.' The app only supports tops, bottoms and dresses — no shoes, bags or accessories — and doesn't offer sizing advice or help with fit. Still, I wanted to see what it could do. One outfit I tested came from my Pinterest board — titled 'The Life of a Shopping Addict' — basically a running digital wish list of clothes I wish I owned. I picked a Saturday-night look: a black tank top and long, flowy skirt. Doppl gave me a short black mini dress and black boots that looked nothing like it. In some photos, it even added a few inches to my hair. 8 Users can upload screenshots of clothing from their favorite brands to see how the pieces might look on them. Samantha Olander via Doppl 8 When it works, it gives a surprisingly realistic preview of how the outfit might look on your body. Samantha Olander via Doppl Other outfits fared better. I uploaded a pair of jeans from Zara that had been sitting in my cart, and Doppl surprised me by generating an image that included the belt from the product photo, even though Google said accessories aren't yet supported. The rendering wasn't perfect, but as someone who's 5'10' and struggles to find jeans that are long enough online, it looked good enough. I bought them. From what I've seen, simpler outfits work best. The AI struggles with complex silhouettes — layered looks, blurry images, tricky fabrics — and occasionally invents new clothes from scratch if it can't figure things out. When it works, it's persuasive. 8 The app doesn't suggest sizes or guarantee fit, and layered or complex outfits may not render accurately. Samantha Olander via Doppl 8 Doppl uses generative AI to create digital try-ons, but results may include visual glitches or imagined clothing. Samantha Olander via Doppl When it doesn't, you're watching a glitchy clone wear something you didn't ask for. 'This is generative AI in an augmented reality format,' said Sucharita Kodali, a retail analyst at Forrester. 'I can't imagine that it wouldn't be useful. Is it going to be transformational and double anybody's business? No. But it'll be useful.' The app isn't perfect. Doppl skips over personalized questions like your height or measurements, which could make try-ons more accurate. You also have to be over 18, live in the U.S. and be logged into your Google account to use it. While it may not be replacing store dressing rooms anytime soon, for a free app on your phone, it gets surprisingly close. And it might just talk you into buying something you already wanted anyway.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Best Shoes from 'Clueless' [PHOTOS]
Amy Heckerling's 1995 movie 'Clueless' is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and the rom-com satirizing wealthy Beverly Hills teenagers, adapted from Jane Austen's 'Emma,' is still recognized for its timeless fashion. The movie is near synonymous with the iconic plaid outfits worn by best friends Cher (Alicia Silverstone) and Dionne (Stacey Dash), but the looks don't stop there: Cher offers masterclasses in preppy style, sheer layering, chic athletic looks and party-ready dressing — who could forget her famous red Alaïa minidress? And she and her stylish peers, including Dionne and makeover target Tai (Brittany Murphy), had the shoes to complement these looks, from Cher's T-strap pumps to her silver Mary Janes. More from WWD Ahlgrens Bilar's TikTok-famous Swedish Candy Inspires Streetwear-ready Bucktron Sneaker Harry Kane Lends His Signature to Skechers' First Athlete-led 'Off Pitch' Lifestyle Sneaker Drop Tom Brady Laces Up Travis Scott Jordans in Venice Ahead of Jeff Bezos' and Lauren Sánchez's Wedding Not to mention, 'Clueless' represented '90s skater culture with Travis (Breckin Meyer) and the loose-pant-wearing skater crowd, who showcased sneakers from brands like Airwalk and Converse. Discover footwear looks and more fashion moments from 'Clueless' below. Best of WWD Ciara's Shoe Style Evolution Through the Years: Dolce & Gabbana, Stuart Weitzman and More Heels Lauren Sanchez's Standout Shoe Statements Through the Years [PHOTOS] It's White Hot Shoes Season: Zoe Saldaña in Patrizia Pepe Pumps, Taraji P. Henson in René Caovilla and More Stars Embracing the Trend Cher (Alicia Silverstone) wearing metallic silver Mary Janes with an argyle skirt, ruffly white button down and black blazer. The skater group in 'Clueless' favored shoes by the likes of Converse. Stacey Dash wears peep-toe platforms while Alicia Silverstone and Brittany Murphy both wear light-hued Mary Jane pumps with relatively thick straps and modest heels. White knee socks and white T-strap pumps accompanied Cher's iconic yellow plaid ensemble. Dionne wore a black, white and red version of the look with black socks and shoes. Travis (Breckin Meyer) in class wearing Airwalk skater shoes, a popular brand of the 1990s. Cher (Alicia Silverstone) wearing red heels with a front strap and a red minidress. Knee socks and over-the-knee socks were a prominent trend in 'Clueless.' Director Amy Heckerling on set with Stacey Dash, Nicole Bilderback and Alicia Silverstone. Dash is wearing hefty peep-toe platforms with a bathing suit look. Displaying one of Cher's layered looks, Silverstone wears an ultra-sheer black top over a white tank top. Paul Rudd, playing her step-brother Josh, wears a flannel over his Amnesty International shirt. Dionne (Stacey Dash) wearing brown boots with lacing up the shaft. Dionne and Cher's complementary plaid looks.
Business of Fashion
01-07-2025
- Business
- Business of Fashion
How Investors Fell Back in Love With Fashion Tech
Alta was exactly what Amy Wu Martin was looking for. Last year, Wu Martin, an investor at Menlo Ventures, was searching for a startup that used AI to address the lack of personalisation in online shopping. After being introduced to Jenny Wang and trying out a beta version of her personal styling app Alta — which suggests looks built from their existing wardrobes, akin to the virtual closet in the 1995 film 'Clueless' — she wanted to help bring the app to the wider market. 'Every major e-commerce company probably has tried personalization to an extent, but doesn't really know you,' said Wu Martin, who previously invested in AI-driven companies like Gen-AI video platform Higgsfield and mental health startup Slingshot AI. 'Alta's thesis is they need to understand what's in your closet because that's the starting point.' It all led to Alta ultimately raising an $11 million seed round in June, led by Menlo Ventures, with participation from Aglaé Ventures, a venture firm backed by the Arnault family's holding company Financière Agache. Alta's fundraise is indicative of a wider trend among venture capitalists. The rapid adoption of AI is spawning a new class of startups that have encouraged Silicon Valley to give fashion tech — which they've sparsely invested in before — another look. In the past year, a number of startups that offer solutions for everything from design assistance to social shopping have collectively raised more than $100 million from serial tech investors like Thrive Capital, Menlo Ventures and Forerunner Ventures, among others. Luxury is also taking note of AI's impact on fashion: This year's LVMH Innovation Award winners, which go on to partner with the conglomerate's brands, included AI-driven content creation studio Omi and Kahoona, an AI-powered customer data platform. While 10 years ago, investors poured millions into e-commerce brands that pitched themselves as tech companies simply because they sold online, today they're attracted to those attempting to solve industry pain points via technology, such as virtual try-on and personalised shopping. But they're also the latest in a long line of businesses that have attempted to do the same and failed — it's been 30 years, and there's still no version of the 'Clueless' closet that's reached mass adoption. Still, venture capitalists are convinced that reality has never been closer. To get there, they're backing founders with rigorous tech chops, and unlike the DTC brands that were pressured to expand quickly, are more patient in helping new founders grow with gradual technological improvements. 'The nature of VC is that most of these companies will fail, and if anything has happened now … is that it's much easier to build a product,' Wu Martin said. 'The onus is really on the investor to really spend time with that founder; understand what the longer term defensible vision really is.' A New Investment Philosophy Investors today are less seduced by charismatic founders selling a dream — or fashion brands overselling their minimal tech capabilities. Instead, the companies securing funding have leaders with real expertise. Wang, for instance, is a software engineer who worked for companies like DoorDash. Search and discovery platform Daydream, which raised $50 million last June, was co-founded by Julie Bornstein, a former chief operating officer at online styling service Stitch Fix, while Cheryl Liu, a former technical product manager at Amazon founded Gen-AI design platform Raspberry AI, which raised $24 million in January. AI-powered virtual try-on app Doji, which raised $14 million in May, was created by former Google machine learning engineer Jim Winkens and Dorian Dargan, who helped build VR games at Meta. That experience allows founders to see both the big picture and the finer details of their businesses. Wang's technical skills made it easier for her to fine-tune Alta's software to improve the quality of its recommendations, according to Wu Martin; having a founder with those capabilities made her more confident investing in the platform. 'It was really important for us to find a team that was very AI native because we thought that actually solving the challenge of serving style is one of the hardest parts,' Wu Martin said. Investors are also keen on backing founders who have experience building similar platforms — particularly those that have already delivered for them. Bornstein, co-founder of AI-powered platform Daydream, which she describes as 'ChatGPT for fashion,' previously founded the personalised shopping startup, The Yes, which went on to be acquired by Pinterest in 2022. When the idea for Daydream first came to her, she reached out to Forerunner Ventures founder Kirsten Green, who had invested in The Yes. Green soon signed on as a partner, co-leading Daydream's seed round last June with Index Ventures, and participation from Google Ventures and True Ventures. 'When it comes to AI, you really want to bet on a founder,' said Frédérique Dame, a general partner at Google Ventures. 'When you find a founder that is as exceptional as Julie at understanding fashion intrinsically and how people shop, it's really incredible to be able to invest early.' Even fashion tech startups that don't use AI explicitly are getting a lift from the excitement around its potential to change the industry. Alexa von Tobel, founder of venture firm Inspired Capital, for example, said she invested in affiliate marketing software platform ShopMy in December 2023, in part because she predicts that a boom in AI-generated content will push consumers to seek referrals from humans — be it friends or their favourite influencers. Similarly, Try Your Best, a platform founded by Outdoor Voices founder Ty Haney that offers shoppers rewards from their favourite brands for sending referrals, posting about products and more, raised an $11 million Series A co-led by Strobe Ventures, which typically invests in Web3 companies, in June. 'The future of commerce will be more social, and there will be more real recommendations from real people, in a sea of a lot of noise,' Von Tobel said. A Slow Burn Founders that are trying to fundamentally change how people shop understand it will take longer to grow — and increasingly, so do investors. 'Now, companies are actually building a product with AI in mind in a way where you can push the agenda on personalisation and product discovery in a way you couldn't do before,' Dame said. 'It takes a while to build infrastructure that is flexible enough.' In the past year, Daydream reconfigured its system twice: it shifted from building its personalised search functions using OpenAI and receiving somewhat accurate results, to using multiple models, including Google's Gemini, to improve its search engine, Bornstein said. The company went into beta testing last October and officially launched its platform last month. 'It's a pretty complex system,' Bornstein said. 'To build it so it sort of works is actually quite easy; to build it so it really works is actually quite hard.' After launching, startups are introducing new features based on user demand in order to avoid building tools that won't resonate. Alta, for example, started generating packing lists for users' upcoming travel plans based on the city and climate after users asked for it. Later this year, it will begin recommending items a user needs to purchase ahead of a trip — another feature users requested, Wang said. It's not just making a product that works, but one that people will actually want to use. Last year, Alta was able to grow its user base to more than 10,000 after nabbing high-profile endorsements from investors like model Jasmine Tookes and television and podcast host Keltie Knight, but that is a miniscule number compared to the platforms people already go to for shopping and fashion inspiration: Instagram, TikTok and Substack. Getting more users to hop on board will likely be these apps' biggest challenges moving forward. 'Is it super fun and intuitive and exciting and easy to use? Are you thinking about it after you close out the app?' said Mary Korlin-Downs, who tracks the latest developments in the sector via her Instagram account, All Things Fashion Tech. 'Those are little factors that could totally set companies apart.'
