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Vogue
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Priyanka Chopra Jonas Breaks Down Her Life in Looks
Whether she is leading films in Bollywood or Hollywood, Priyanka Chopra Jonas has enjoyed a long career in the spotlight, marked by many striking fashion moments. Forever a champion of Indian designers, the actor and producer has consistently used the red carpet as a platform to express her cultural pride—so who better to revisit her stylish life in looks than Chopra Jonas herself? In a new Vogue video, the star does just that. Starting back in 2000, Chopra Jonas looked back on winning the Miss World title at just 18-years-old (wearing a custom white Hemant Trevedi dress, no less). 'My life suddenly changed when I won this pageant,' she says. Since then, the star has made traditional saris her signature, wearing a variety of hand-crafted styles that are both glamorous and modern. There was the silvery gray sari she wore in the 2008 film Dostana, designed by Manish Malhotra, and the black and gold style by Ritu Kumar, worn to the 2012 Marrakesh Film Festival. '[I loved ]the lace sleeves with the embroidery on the neck,' she says. Chopra Jonas's trip down memory lane also included many red carpet firsts. Like the first time she attended the Emmy Awards in a custom red Jason Wu gown in 2016. 'I remember the next day being compared to the twirling emoji,' she says. The first time she attended the Golden Globes in 2017, she opted for a golden Ralph Lauren brocade gown. 'I love the awards shows, because you have a good time, she says. 'Sofia Vergara and I hung out, and we found Meryl Streep backstage. I'll always remember that.' One of her most special firsts, though, was attending her first Met Gala in 2017: It was the year she met her husband Nick Jonas. 'We walked the red carpet together with [Ralph Lauren] and we spent the whole night together,' she says. (The rest was history.) Of course, her life in looks would not be complete without revisiting the (multiple) looks Chopra Jonas wore for her wedding festivities back in 2018. For the Christian ceremony, she wore a classic white lace Ralph Lauren design. 'This is only the fourth [wedding] dress that Ralph has made for anyone,' says Chopra Jonas. 'Ralph wanted a 100-foot train and I said 50. We settled on 75.' For the traditional Hindu ceremony, meanwhile, she chose a dramatic red lace lehenga by Sabyasachi. 'I was very specific about the red I wanted. I wanted it to be the color of Sindoor, the vermilion that Indian women wear when they get married,' she says. A more recent fashion win, meanwhile, was the Valentino look she wore to the 2023 premiere of Citadel. She chose a green Valentino feathered coat and matching gown, which the star says perfectly encapsulates where her personal style is today. 'This dress was all things drama—and I've never said I'm subtle,' she quips. Above, watch the full video. Director: Gabrielle Reich Director of Photography: Paola Esquivel-Oliveros Editor: Lika Kumoi Senior Producer: Bety Dereje Associate Producer: Lea Donenberg Associate Producer, On Set: Jazz Pitcairn Assistant Camera: Annie Mara Gaffer: Christopher Mitchell Grip: Gautam Kadian Audio: Lily Van Leeuwen Production Assistant: Alex Koebke Production Coordinator: Tanìa Jones Production Manager: Kristen Helmick Line Producer: Natasha Soto-Albors Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds Post Production Coordinator: Holly Frew Supervising Editor: Kameron Key Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Talent Manager: Phoebe Dishner Associate Director, Video Talent: Meredith Judkins Executive Producer: Rahel Gebreyes Senior Director, Video: Romy van den Broeke Senior Director, Programming: Linda Gittleson VP, Video Programming: Thespena Guatieri Images Courtesy Of: Annie Leibovitz, Jose Villa, Varun Aditya, Andrew Day
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jason Wu Launches Atomic Lab, an E-commerce Platform With Limited-edition Dolls
Jason Wu is in a playful mood. The 42-year-old fashion designer has launched Atomic Lab, an e-commerce platform dedicated to limited-edition dolls inspired by icons in fashion, entertainment and contemporary art. More from WWD Leslie Bibb, Brooke Shields and Jason Wu Ring in New York Design Week Viola Davis Shimmers in Strapless Jason Wu Red Gown at 'G20' Premiere Naomi Scott Goes Strapless in Black Jason Wu Midi Dress for 'Smile 2' Los Angeles Premiere The inaugural release features international drag performer Nymphia Wind, the first East Asian winner of 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' Season 16. The doll will retail for $150 and is available exclusively on Only 1,500 dolls will be produced and the doll is available now for pre-order with estimated delivery on Oct. 30. Atomic Lab will spotlight influential personalities through collectible drops, blending high fashion and pop culture. It's no secret Wu has been fascinated by dolls his entire life. 'I started playing with dolls when I was, like 6. There's something so glamorous about doll playing. And it was so forbidden in Taiwan. My parents bought me dolls anyway,' said Wu, in an interview Monday at his New York headquarters. When Wu moved to Canada at the age of 9, he discovered the world of designer dolls, and his mother bought him a Bob Mackie Barbie. 'I learned fashion through that, and I begged my mom for a sewing machine. I started copying things from Vogue, and made them mini-scale,' and that's how he learned how to sew and design. The designer has been designing fashion for 18 years. At 16 years old, Wu joined Integrity Toys, where he launched the now iconic, 'Jason Wu Dolls.' His early work included the introduction of the RuPaul doll in 2005, celebrating the drag icon long before mainstream recognition. In 2006, he released the first transgender art doll, a limited-edition collaboration with transgender model Amanda Lepore, featuring photography by David LaChapelle and sold exclusively at the New York City retailer Jeffrey. In 2008, Wu partnered with Capitol Records to create a doll inspired by then rising star Katy Perry, just ahead of her chart-topping debut, 'I Kissed a Girl.' Since then, Wu has continued his partnership with Integrity Toys releasing exclusive dolls in partnership with Net-a-porter, Bergdorf Goodman and others. Wu described Atomic Lab as 'a pop culture project. 'It's a project that is more than fashion. It's more than dolls,' said Wu. He said dolls become miniature mementos of the time they're made. 'So it's always been very important, and it reflected what people looked like at the time,' he said. Because of his career as a fashion designer, he's been able to meet so many people from different walks of life. He plans to release one new doll a month, and it will be available exclusively on his website, The dolls are made in China. Wu said he always likes to have his finger on the pulse and figure out who's next. Wu believes that fashion and pop culture are completely intertwined. 'It always was, but now more than ever.' He said the doll could be a living or deceased person 'in a movie, it could be a TV show I like, it could be somebody in music, it could be a cartoon. I have six very different people [so far],' he said. He gets in touch with the people or their foundations to license the doll. 'You know how there's Comic-Con and Marvel and Superman, and people really go crazy. This is the gay version,' he said. 'People love dolls. I don't know any fashion designers who didn't grow up playing with dolls,' he said. Atomic Lab's first doll, Nymphia Wind, is also from Taipei and is famous for her signature color banana yellow and her couture-campy aesthetic. She began her drag career on the stages of Taipei and New York City, before spreading banana fever all across the globe. 'It's kinda surreal and a great honor,' said Wind, when asked what it means to collaborate with Wu. 'Because growing up I knew about Jason Wu from the news as an up-and-coming designer that had a background in doll designing. So to be able to collaborate on a doll years later is so full circle,' she said. Commenting on how the Nymphia doll reflects her personality, Wind said, 'She is obviously in full signature banana yellow. She's bright, she's playful, she's dramatic just like me. 'It's pushing fashion and fantasy forward. Dolls are art, and I always imagined my drag persona as a doll that I'm dressing up. So to have a dollifed version of me is very exciting,' she said. Best of WWD Fashion Meets Cinema: Jaws 50th Anniversary and Calvin Klein Spring 2019 RTW Show Retro Glamour: Giorgio Di Sant'Angelo's Summer 1973 Chic Straw Hat Statement The Story Behind Jackie Kennedy's Cartier Watch: A Royal Gift With 'Traces and Clues of Her Life' Revealed
Business Wire
12-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
InPlay Unveils 2nd-Gen NanoBeacon IN120 SoC: Unlocking Game-Changing Efficiency for Smart Label Makers with Integrated Temperature Sensor!
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--InPlay Inc., a leader in ultra-low-power wireless SoC technologies, announces the upcoming release of its revolutionary second-generation NanoBeacon System-on-Chip (SoC), the IN120. Specifically engineered for high-volume smart label applications, the IN120 delivers unprecedented simplicity, cost savings, and manufacturing efficiency. "By reducing external components to just one, we've enabled manufacturers to produce smart labels more efficiently and economically—opening the door to broader deployment in logistics, pharmaceuticals, and disposable asset tracking." Share The IN120 features an ultra-minimalist design, requiring only one external component—a 26MHz crystal. This design innovation dramatically reduces complexity, enabling significant savings in assembly time, manufacturing costs, and supply chain logistics. Delivered in a bumped wafer Known Good Die (KGD) format, the IN120 integrates effortlessly into existing roll-to-roll RFID inlay manufacturing processes, minimizing the need for new capital investments. A key highlight of the IN120 is its integrated precision temperature sensor (±1°C accuracy), eliminating the need for an external temperature sensing component typically required in cold chain monitoring and logistics applications. This integrated approach not only lowers component costs but also enhances reliability and simplifies production processes. "Our new IN120 SoC sets a benchmark for smart label technology," said Jason Wu, Cofounder and CEO of InPlay Inc. "By reducing external components to just one, we have enabled manufacturers to produce smart labels more efficiently and economically, opening the door to broader deployment in logistics, pharmaceuticals, and disposable asset tracking." Further elevating its practicality, the IN120 supports a broad voltage range from 1.1V to 3.6V, compatible with virtually all battery types, including cost-effective printable batteries (1.5V per cell). This flexibility significantly reduces the cost and footprint of smart labels, making disposable, thin-form-factor solutions economically feasible at high volumes. InPlay also offers preprogramming services for the IN120, streamlining the manufacturing workflow and dramatically cutting production setup times, further amplifying operational efficiency for manufacturers. The IN120 is poised to transform smart label applications by significantly lowering barriers related to cost, complexity, and production speed, making active smart labels as economically viable as passive RFID labels, but with vastly superior functionality. The IN120 SoC will be available for sampling starting Q1'2026, with mass production planned shortly thereafter. InPlay Inc. is a pioneering technology company specializing in the development of advanced wireless communication solutions for the IIoT market. Our products are designed to deliver high performance, ultra-low power consumption, and robust security, addressing the most demanding requirements of industrial and consumer applications.
Wall Street Journal
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
Brown Clothing Once Meant Poverty. In 2025, It Means Power.
We're currently in a brown 'study,' an outmoded term for self-absorption, a condition the fashion world regularly succumbs to. But in this case, the term is literal: The industry has taken a deep dive into the color of coffee, chocolate and protein-rich meals. From the resurgence of the suntan to the revival of mahogany furniture, brown is ascendant. Supporting this observation: Pantone crowned Mocha Mousse its 2025 color of the year. In fashion, a deep shade of fudge is trending. For evidence, see Miu Miu's rich suede jackets, Gucci's draped satin dresses and Jason Wu's slouchy suits.
Japan Today
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Today
Foreign tourists get a taste of Japanese high school experience
With his black uniform jacket slung rakishly over his shoulders and his feet propped up on a Japanese school desk as he held court with his crew, Jason Wu was taking great satisfaction in being a juvenile delinquent. The 29-year-old New Yorker was participating in a one-day mock school experience at "Kimino High School" for foreign tourists in Japan. It's designed to appeal to anime fans like Wu and his wife as well as those simply curious about cultural differences in education. A tourist from China, wearing a school uniform, practices calligraphy. Image: REUTERS/Manami Yamada At a repurposed school in Chiba Prefecture about 60 km southeast of Tokyo, participants pay about 35,000 yen to dress in classic Japanese school uniforms and attend calligraphy and other lessons. In gym class, they play traditional Japanese sports day group competitions like tug-of-war or throwing bean bags high into a net basket. Like Japanese school children, they also practice earthquake drills, serve lunch and clean the classroom at the end of the day. "This is like the only experience that you can do to have some semblance of the Japanese high school life," said Wu, a software engineer. Amid a tourism boom fueled by an extremely weak yen, repeat visitors to Japan like Wu, who is on his 10th trip here, are looking for more immersive activities. The classroom experience, organized by event planning company Undokai, also dovetails with a government plan to coax more visitors outside of destinations like Tokyo and Kyoto suffering from "overtourism" and into rural areas. Many manga or anime such as supernatural drama "Jujutsu Kaisen" and romantic comedy "Ouran High School Host Club", both of which have aired on Netflix, are set in high schools and for anime fans in particular, getting to experience high school is a peak Japanese experience. "Lots of animes will feature school life being this ideal part of your childhood," said Wu's wife, Parina Kaewkrajang, 27. "It's a type of nostalgia that we wanted to experience for ourselves." Formerly known as Kameyama Middle School, the event's name Kimino is a play on words for "your" high school and the name of the town Kimitsu, known for strawberries and hot springs. The school closed in 2020 due to a lack of students - an increasingly common occurrence as Japan rapidly ages and the number of children declines. Nearly 6,500 schools across the country have closed in the past two decades, according to government data. "If this becomes an example of how to utilize closed schools, or attracts attention as a new way to revitalise the local area, I would definitely like to expand it to other places," said Undokai founder Takaaki Yoneji. © Thomson Reuters 2025.
