Skip to main content

Tessa Thompson Favors Sequins in Balenciaga, Regina King Embraces Bold Color in Jean-Louis Sabaji and More From the 2025 Franca Fund Gala

The 2025 Franca Fund Gala, an annual event that honors the late Italian journalist Franca Sozzani, featured a bevy of celebrities in high-fashion threads for the event at the Museum of Islamic Art on Sunday night in Doha, Qatar. Designs by Chanel, Balenciaga and more featured on the arrival carpet, worn by high-profile figures like Gisele Bündchen and Tessa Thompson, among others. WWD breaks down those designer moments and more ahead. Tessa Thompson Tessa Thompson Getty Images Tessa Thompson went strapless in a seafoam green midi dress from Balenciaga by creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli. The “Hedda” star’s look was designed with shimmering sequins atop a textural fabric. The silhouette of the dress was crafted with a semi-loose shape. Thompson paired the dress with cream heels and gloves, giving her look a ’60s-inspired edge. The actress’ look was curated by stylist Karla Welch. Gisele Bündchen Gisele Bündchen Getty Images Gisele Bündchen favored Chanel. The black dress, covered in glittering elements, featured long sleeves and an asymmetric hemline. The sleeves had a semi-see-through quality, while the body of the dress clung to the longtime model’s frame. She completed the black color motif with her heels, wearing pointed-toe strappy pumps. Regina King Regina King Getty Images Regina King exuded elegance in a vibrant

Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.



from WWDRecent Stories https://ift.tt/1KIQedo

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

The 12 Best Floral Delivery Services to Easily Order Christmas Flowers Online

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Few gift ideas have stood the test of time quite like a stunning bouquet of flowers filled with a variety of lush, blooming florals along with sprigs of complimentary greenery. Sending an arrangement of flowers is everyone’s favorite go-to gift idea to spread love on Mother’s Day, a birthday, anniversary, to say thanks, or simply show appreciation for someone special in your life. And at this time of year, sending flowers makes for an always-cherished holiday gift as well. Although fresh bouquets won’t last forever, they’re a heartwarming gift. “Flowers are something that makes everyone smile,” says Emily Reifel, director of social events at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. “With flowers, you don’t have to do anything. It’s easy — it comes, it’s beautiful, and the recipient just gets to enjoy the beauty of it. There’s no work on their end at all.” We’ve ...

Kobe Bryant and wife ‘had deal to never fly in helicopter together’

The basketball star and his daughter tragically died in a helicopter crash this week Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna both tragically died in a helicopter crash this week. And, while the NBA basketball player would regularly use helicopters to travel around Los Angeles, his wife Vanessa Bryant had previously agreed to never fly with him. A source told PEOPLE: “He and Vanessa had a deal that they would never fly on a helicopter together.” They added that Kobe “only” flew in helicopters with pilot Ara Zobayan , who was among the seven others killed in the crash, alongside Kobe and Gianna. READ MORE CELEBRITY NEWS Kobe and Gianna are survived by Vanessa, and their other daughters Natalia , Bianka , and Capri , who was only born in June last year. Kobe previously revealed he began using helicopters while he still played for the Los Angeles Lakers because bad traffic meant he was missing quality time with his family. He told Alex Rodriguez in 2018: “I was sittin...

EXCLUSIVE: MacKenzie-Childs and Renowned Photographer Gray Malin Team Up on Winter-Coded Home Collab

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. “It turns out we were both fans of one another’s work,” esteemed fine-art photographer Gray Malin says of approaching home brand MacKenzie-Childs and instantly clicking with it as far as style sensibilities go. The rest, as they say, is history. Considering Malin is most known for his aerial shots featuring sunny beaches in iconic destinations (from Positano to the Hamptons), it’s quite surprising that the fruitful output of their partnership — a limited-edition, just-launched collection punctuated by 15 pieces spanning dinnerware and home accessories — is all about snow-covered mountains. Enter: The MacKenzie-Childs x Gray Malin capsule, whose design motifs are rooted in Malin’s no-less-captivating works capturing skiers amidst alpine environments. For the occasion, the featured pieces also debut a never-before-seen, icy-blue take on MacKenzie-C...