Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Ariana Grande Got Married in Custom Vera Wang With an Audrey Hepburn-Inspired Veil
Ariana Grande married real estate agent Dalton Gomez at her home in Montecito, California during an intimate ceremony, for which she tapped her team of stylists to bring her magical custom Vera Wang Haute bridal look to life. The lily-white silk charmeuse strapless empire waist column gown was finished with a hand pleated bubble veil, and photographer Stefan Kohli was there to document the occasion by candlelight.
The singer confirmed to Vogue that she had decided on Vera Wang as her eventual wedding dress designer back in 2018, when they attended the Met Gala together. She carried over a few cues from that look, too, including the bow that sat atop her head. For her wedding day, however, Ariana opted for a more minimal take inspired by Audrey Hepburn's iconic character Jo Stockton from Funny Face, who wore a similarly delicate, feminine veil.
Stylist Mimi Cuttrell helped Ariana put the finishing touches on this moment with Lorraine Schwartz earrings - one worn reversed to pay homage to her Sweetener era, when she learned to appreciate the "upside down" moments in her life - and towering Giuseppe Zanotti platforms. Click through the images from the couple's special day and then see how Hepburn's Funny Face role set the tone for this "very Audrey" fashion moment that, when complete with all the trimmings, looked "very Ariana."
The Tank Dress Is the Easy Summer Staple You've Been Waiting For
When it comes to summer dressing, we like to take full advantage of simplicity in our wardrobe. Especially after a year of wearing things with an elastic waist, it seems slightly daunting to jump back into everyday fashion. A tank dress is the easiest throw-on-and-go piece that still looks put-together, especially when mixed with current accessories. Dresses are always a simpler choice than pairing separates and yet can still make a statement. This breezy silhouette is perfect for a weekend away, for brunch, or even over your favorite swimsuit. We're gravitating toward light, airy fabrics like cotton, linen, and delicate knits that are comfortable to wear all day. Sticking with solids, textures, and delicate prints also allows you to repeat your dress more often, and we all know price per wear justifies most of our purchases. Keep reading for our standouts of the season, and get ready to live in these all summer long.
See King Princess, Omar Ayuso, and Other Stars in Calvin Klein's Stunning Pride Campaign
Calvin Klein really did that with its new Pride Month campaign. The latest iteration of the brand's ongoing #ProudInMyCalvins movement celebrates "defining moments in the queer and trans journey," and you better believe the photos are stunning, per usual. The featured cast this year includes eight talented members of the LGBTQIA+ community from diverse backgrounds: c
Six different photographers captured the stars in stripped-down, intimate settings as they show off standout pieces from Calvin Klein's Pride capsule collection, paired with their own underwear and denim essentials to let their personal style shine. There aren't just gorgeous pictures to swoon over this time around, though - each individual also stars in a short film that documents their relatable life-defining experiences, and they're a true joy to watch. Join us in kicking off Pride Month by admiring every single beautiful campaign photo and video ahead.
Kate Spade New York's Pride Month Collection Is Not Only Cute, but Has a Great Cause
In honor of this year's Pride Month, Kate Spade New York is releasing a limited-edition capsule collection that's both adorable and has a great cause. Each piece from the collection features a rainbow color scheme, which is the universal symbol of pride. The Rainbow Collection includes the brand's famous totes and handbags, makeup pouches, a sweater covered with hearts in a rainbow color scheme, and even a rainbow-striped AirPod Pro case!
With Mental health and well-being being one of Kate Spade's social impact missions, the brand is continuing its partnership with The Trevor Project for the second year in a row. Twenty percent of the Rainbow Collection's profits will be going directly to the organization, which is the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning LGBTQ young people. The collection retails from $25 to $198 and is available in the US, Japan, and Europe. Keep reading to take a look at the pieces ahead.
Christian Siriano Re-Creates Some of His Most Iconic Dresses For a Bridal Collection Up to Size 28
Christian Siriano has allowed us into his backyard before - remember when he presented his spring 2021 collection outside during the pandemic? - but now it's for a bridal shoot. The designer decided it was time to bring his optimistic approach back to the wedding world, just when event planning is picking up again. Christian hasn't launched a full bridal range since April 2017, but this 26-piece lineup of pantsuits, glamorous gowns, frilly minidresses, and full tulle skirts more than makes up for the lost time.
"I wanted our brides to get excited about clothes again and feel excited about celebrating their marriage and their lives."
"We shot it at my house and it just was a feel good day, you know?" Christian told POPSUGAR over the phone. If you follow his work (surely you also follow his dedication to bettering our world through philanthropy, particularly throughout these last several months), then you'll recognize some of Christian's signature silhouettes reimagined for 2021 and 2022 brides. That pink ombré creation was on the runway back in 2016 for his Kleinfeld offering, for example, and the silk, body-hugging halter you see here is a fresh take on his lime-green version from the fall 2021 runway. Even though Christian hasn't consistently rolled out bridal through the years, custom wedding dresses have become a huge part of his business, and Niecy Nash's 2016 Emmys dress became one of his most requested styles. So, what did he do? He re-created it here.
"I'm so happy for all of the weddings that were canceled and now they're back and fuller than ever. I wanted our brides to get excited about clothes again and feel excited about celebrating their marriage and their lives. That's why I did it - that's really all it is," Christian said. Ahead, take in the inclusive, "something for everyone" line, which runs up to a size 28 and retails around $5,000 to $6,000 on average. Brides are able to place orders on the website and they'll take about six weeks to ship. Take it from Christian - when it comes to celebrating love in the most uplifting dress, there's no time like the present.