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6 days ago
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- 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.
Forbes
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Beyoncé's Shirt Sparks Backlash—Here's The Lesson For Marketers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: Beyoncé accepts the Best Country Album award for "COWBOY ... More CARTER" onstage during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo byfor The Recording Academy) On Juneteenth, Beyoncé performed during night one of her stint in Paris for her Cowboy Carter tour. Sometime during the show, she wore a shirt that said 'Buffalo Soldiers' with an image that depicted the all Black regiment in the U.S. military in the time period after the Civil War. One her website, Beyoncé shows images of the shirt, along with an excerpt (that looks to be the back of the shirt) from the book The Buffalo Soldiers: A Narrative of the Black Cavalry in the West that gives a brief overview of who the Buffalo Soldiers were, and what this often forgotten group achieved. This is where much of the controversy comes in. UNSPECIFIED - :: Segregated company of United States soldiers (Buffalo Soldiers) in 1898 during the ... More Spanish-American war. (Photo by Universal) Toward the end of the excerpts is a paragraph explaining who the Buffalo Soldiers fought against: 'The antagonists were the enemies of peace, order and settlement: warring Indians, bandits, cattle thieves, murderous gunmen, bootleggers, tresspassers, and Mexican revolutionaries.' The controversy about Beyoncé's Buffalo Soldier Shirt Many critics of the shirt feel like Beyoncé is celebrating genocide of American Indians. They took particular issue that groups like American Indians and Mexican revolutionaries were described as antagonists and enemies of peace. I found several Reditt threads on this topic, each with hundreds of comments. One person wrote, 'As an Indigenous person, it's disheartening to see Beyoncé wearing a Buffalo Soldier shirt. These soldiers played a direct role in the forced removal, violence, and suppression of Native peoples. I respect her impact, but this choice hurts a lot." Another person wrote, 'Agents of enforced genocide, but make it inclusive.' Another commentor on TikTok shared, 'It's understandable why this image is triggering for some, given the Buffalo Soldiers' complex history with Native American communities. A reminder that progress for one group sometimes came at a cost to another.' Even though a number of people are outraged about what they feel Beyoncé is endorsing, others are defending it. Their point of view is that the history of the Buffalo Soldiers is nuanced and complex, and that Beyoncé is shedding light on the country's troubled and multi-layered past. One person commented on TikTok, "It's almost like she said, "whole lotta red in that white and blue,' referring to the lyrics of her hit song YaYa, which is featured on her Cowboy Carter album and current tour. Another person shared their thoughts on a different Reddit thread, 'My take is probably a basic take, but is that the history of this country is ugly no matter how we show it. We get mad when we don't show the ugliness of this country, but we get mad when we do show the ugliness of this country in a way that not spoon fed, or presented to us in a conventional way. If nuance can exist in all matter of formats then it should exist when it comes to this.' Others took the opportunity to invite others to get more educated about the history of the Buffalo Soldiers, including directing people to visit the Buffalo Soldier National Museum in Houston. Key takeaway for marketers One of the things Beyoncé is known for are the details, intentionality, and cultural intelligence associated with many of the decisions she makes with regard to her music, shows, and art. Even though many people who are troubled by her wearing the shirt, they likely won't get the context they desire from her explaining why she did it. Even though there are many lessons marketers can learn from Beyoncé that has made her the superstar, artist, and billionaire she is today, my recommendation is to not follow Beyoncé's lead with this shirt. That's especially important, because most brands can't get away with the things Beyoncé does. First of all, the explanation on the back of the shirt caused harm to people. The lack of context with the point she was making left too many people to determine meaning on their own. And their meaning the meaning they derived came from harmful narratives. Anytime you are communicating about something that has the potential to cause harm, it is important to provide sufficient context so people on the receiving end of your message clearly understand your meaning and intent. The second takeaway from marketers is that cultural intelligence is a must. While I don't personally believe Beyoncé wore the Buffalo Soldiers shirt without an understanding of the complex history – with the corresponding text, many people feel her wearing the shirt was a culturally inappropriate thing to do. Cultural intelligence is a requirement for marketers. Consumers are growing less tolerant of brands apologizing for making culturally inappropriate mistakes and chalking it up to ignorance about the negative impact it has on people. Incorporating culturally relevant messages and imagery into your marketing is a smart idea. However, doing so without cultural intelligence and context can cause more harm than good. An additional observation for marketers is to acknowledge is that consumer acceptance of language and narratives changes and evolves over time. The book that the controversial excerpt on Beyoncé's shirt came from, was first published in the 1960's. How we think about and talk about historical events, and people from marginalized communities today is not the same as it was during that time period. Marketers have a duty to stay up to date on those changes as part of building cultural competence. One last practice I recommend you consider in relation to all of this is taking the time to anticipate what types of objections and negative responses might come from something you are producing. One of the commenters on the sea of social media posts on this topic asked where Beyoncé's PR team was to advise her that wearing the shirt was a bad idea. Even when you are operating with context, communicating with the people you serve, and engaging in cultural intelligence, it is still important to ask important questions about (or even do testing where possible) to gauge in advance how different people from various identities will respond to work you produce. Doing this will give you the insights you need to make any changes you need beforehand, and minimize the likelihood of you being surprised by how people respond to your marketing.
Forbes
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Dua Lipa's Albums Return Thanks To Her Tour — But Her Latest Is Missing
Dua Lipa's earlier albums Dua Lipa and Future Nostalgia rise on the U.K. charts thanks to her ... More Radical Optimism Tour — but that namesake release is missing. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 04: Dua Lipa performs onstage during the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo byfor The Recording Academy) Getty Images for The Recording Academy Dua Lipa is currently on tour promoting her most recent album Radical Optimism . The full-length was released in late May 2024, but the promotional period turned out to be surprisingly brief, as the project was easily her least successful in almost every respect. Despite a somewhat lackluster reception, the singer's Radical Optimism Tour appears to be selling well, in large part thanks to Lipa's incredibly strong back catalog. Large crowds are packing in to see her perform the hits they love, while die-hard followers are also interested in the new stuff as well. As the venture touches down in the United Kingdom, where Lipa is one of the biggest stars in music, fans have gravitated back to two of her three studio albums. Curiously, neither of them is the one the trek is named after. Lipa's self-titled debut album was a major breakthrough for her, but it was her sophomore set Future Nostalgia that catapulted her to another level. The pop singer became one of the most successful names in the genre worldwide with the Grammy-winning effort, which produced smashes like "Levitating," "Don't Start Now," and "Physical." In anticipation of her Radical Optimism Tour, listeners in the U.K. have returned to Future Nostalgia , pushing it to No. 80 on the Official Albums Streaming chart. That uptick in plays was significant enough to impact the main ranking, with Future Nostalgia reentering the Official Albums list at No. 90. Dua Lipa's Self-Titled Album Soars Meanwhile, Dua Lipa , her first full-length, hasn't had a need to reappear on either tally — but it has climbed. The set rockets 10 spots to No. 42 on the Official Albums Streaming chart and jumps 17 spaces to No. 59 on the Official Albums roster. Future Nostalgia passed 200 weeks on both charts months ago, while Dua Lipa has now spent well over 400 on the same pair of rankings. Amazingly, Radical Optimism is nowhere to be found on any list in the U.K., even though it's the one she's pushing with her concerts. That could change soon, as her U.K. shows began on June 20, so the full impact of those early dates in the country will impact next week's charts.
Forbes
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Bruno Mars Makes His Decade-Old Single A Global Smash Again
Bruno Mars places four songs on the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts this week, as ... More 'Locked Out of Heaven' returns and 'Just the Way You Are' surges. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: Bruno Mars performs onstage during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo byfor The Recording Academy) Bruno Mars is never absent from Billboard's global charts these days, whether he's pushing something brand new or fans are focusing their listening on the tracks that made him a superstar years ago. The singer-songwriter regularly fills multiple spaces on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S., and this week is no exception, as the Grammy champion appears with several favorites – including one which rebounds onto both tallies. "Locked Out of Heaven" breaks back onto both Billboard's lists of the most consumed songs around the world and the most popular tunes globally, with U.S. streams and sales excluded. The decade-plus-old smash reenters the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. at No. 162, and it comes in at No. 174 on the Billboard Global 200. "Locked Out of Heaven" has already spent at least two years on both of these rankings. It even reaches the 104 week-milestone on the Billboard Global 200 as it returns. Despite its longevity, the track has never climbed into the top 40 on either list. Mars sits just below the top spot on both rankings with a pair of smashes — ones which have already become some of the biggest hits in the history of these rosters. "Die With a Smile," his collaboration with Lady Gaga, remains steady in the runner-up space on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. At the same time, "Apt," which saw Mars team up with Blackpink star Rosé, is a non-mover in third place on the two rankings. In between "Die With a Smile," "Apt.," and "Locked Out of Heaven" comes "Just the Way You Are," Mars's first solo smash, and it is growing in popularity around the world, which happens from time to time. This week, it leaps more than 30 spaces on both the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. and Billboard Global 200, settling at Nos. 145 and 156, respectively. Just like "Locked Out of Heaven," the track has lived on these lists for a long time but never managed to become a top 40 smash.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michigan lawmakers unite in ‘bad blood' against ticket bots in Taylor Swift inspired bills
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) Just as Taylor Swift brought together over 100,000 people to her two Detroit concert nights in 2023 during her Eras Tour, the often partisan-split Michigan legislature seems to have laid its armor down to ban online ticket bots from skipping lines and getting past ticket number limits, preventing fans from getting tickets to see shows. This was the case when Eras Tour tickets went on sale in November of 2022, which fans refer to as The Great War, where glitches and online bots prevented many fans from being able to purchase a ticket for the tour off of Ticketmaster. But even as elected officials in Michigan's Legislature clash on appropriations in the state budget in the Democratic-led Senate and Republican-led House, they're coming together and have both passed bills out of committee to create an Event Online Ticket Sales Act. The bipartisan bills, House Bills 4262 and 4263 and Senate Bills 158 and 159, would prohibit individuals from creating or utilizing a bot that can circumvent ticket purchasing limits, hop the line in online queues or otherwise defrauding the online ticket buying experience through software or bot programs. On the House side, which cleared its bills out of committee with bipartisan support earlier this month, one of the sponsors, Rep. Mike Harris (R-Waterford Township) told lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee that bad actors are exploiting the system and preventing people and their families from experiencing sporting events and concerts important to them. 'As a father of six, yes, I have attended a Taylor Swift concert. That was my duty as a father of four girls,' Harris said during committee. 'I believe these are meaningful safeguards that will increase transparency and ensure a much fairer purchasing process for people here in Michigan.' The House bills cleared the committee unanimously. On the Senate side, Wednesday, the bills cleared the Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee nearly unanimously, except for one pass by Sen. Lana Theis (R-Brighton) on Senate Bill 159, which like House Bill 4262, would place a $5,000 civil fine on each violation to the Event Online Ticket Sales Act and allow the Michigan Attorney General's Office to bring civil action against violators. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
