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60 Bridal Collections On, Vera Wang Designer of Hailey Bieber Wedding Gown, Still Going Strong
Only a handful of designers can rival Vera Wang when it comes to the bridal design niche – yet the industry’s most influential figure is not slowing down anything soon even after 60 Bridal collections on tow.
Recently, the iconic bridal designer celebrated her 30 years in business. To mark the milestone, she debuted her 60th bridal collection at her Madison Park studio.
Interestingly, Wang said, the achievement wasn’t really a consideration for her since she’s always up against it.
“No, that didn’t even occur to me. [the 60th bridal collection] I feel the same pressure every time I put a collection out, “she said.
“It doesn’t matter if it’s the 31st, 78th or the 16th. I pressure myself to be more creative, more of a thinker, and someone who is trying to envision things in a new way.”
Wang also talked about the impact of the never-ending cycle of fashion on designers which she said is not the same in other creative industries.
“You don’t drop an album on schedule, but in fashion you are asked to be on schedule […] I pretty much stick to the schedules – bridal, ready-to-wear and we do a lot in Hollywood. That’s like an added collection. It may look like a dress, but the process to get the dress is every bit as difficult as doing a collection.”
Further speaking on the demands of her profession, Wang said:
“Whenever I feel worried that I can’t come up with I tell myself I’ve done tis 30, 40, 50 times before. But I can’t say the process is not excruciating. We made over 800 pieces of clothing with all the elements for ready-to-wear,” she said.
With 23 independent stores globally and factories, Wang revealed sales have been strong so far, though from their Asian stores – Japan and China precisely.
When asked why much of the bridal industry seems to be stuck in the past, Wang replied:
“I don’t know. I’m not trapped. I may be trapped in a whole other time that’s interplanetary. When you see trends in ready-to-wear, that definitely probably affects the way my brain functions. I’m not thinking this is wedding per se. Any of these dresses done in another color could be red-carpet and they often are.”
Regardless, she said her quest for something new will continue: “I always think it’s got to go to a new place and be better. It’s got to push the ball somewhere else. That’s one of the reasons I became a designer.
I was an editor and I wanted to make some kind of contribution where I pushed myself. I bring the same level of commitment to bridal that I bring to ready-to-wear. It’s not because it’s my 30th. It’s because I think it’s worth doing to the best of your ability,” Wang said.
…Meanwhile, in another development Vera Wang as honored by BCRF
in another development, Vera Wang was recently honored by the Breast Cancer Research Foundation for her advocacy work in breast cancer research.
In her acceptance speech, Wang said, “Women have to support other women, and health is a women’s issue. We’re all in an industry that dresses women, that strives to make women more beautiful, healthier, well – and to be able to fight the most dreaded of all diseases for women. I can’t stress the importance enough,” she said.
Ruth E. Carter is a 62-year-old veteran American costume designer. She’s had a vast career and a playing field that spans far above and below her recent projects. She has previously worked in over 30 films where she put her best foot forward and showcased her talent.
Straight out of Hampton University, Carter showed brilliance in her field of work. She has previously worked on Malcolm X, Spike Lee’s passion project, as well as Amistad, perhaps a lesser-known Steven Spielberg film. While the legendary costume designer has been nominated for an Oscar a total of four times, she made history at the 2023 Oscars as she became the very first black woman to have two Oscars to her name.
Carter and Black Panther
Ruth Carter has also worked on the original Black Panther film that starred the late Chadwick Boseman. At the time, Carter won the academy award in the same category as Black Panther and became the first African-American to win an award for costume design. And now, for the sequel of the same film, the designer made history by holding the golden lady not just once but twice.
“Nice to see you again,” Carter said as she took the stage. “Thank you to the Academy for recognizing the superhero that is a Black woman. She endures, she loves, she overcomes, she is every woman in this film.”
Said Carter, the designer, was also honoring the memory of her late mother, who recently passed away at the age of 101. In her acceptance speech, she also looked up and asked the late Chadwick Boseman to take care of her mother.
She later thanked the academy as well as Kevin Feige and the producers behind Marvel and Black Panther for having great trust in her. She is a true icon and a celebrity to never forget.
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Pharell Williams is known for a lot of things, his expansive career as a producer, his rapping skills, his singing, and songwriting, as well as his keen sense of fashion. The star is really a jack of all trades. He is often seen wearing classy street wear fused with other sorts of styles that really go with his whole personality. Maybe this unique sense of fashion was what landed him a job as the menswear creative director at the luxury French fashion brand Louis Vuitton. Pharell will be bringing his own vision to the brand and will have his own show very soon as well.
Previous Director And Pharell’s Show
The position of menswear creative director was held by none other than the famous Virgil Abloh. Unfortunately, the American designer suffered from a rare form of cancer for over two years until succumbing to it in November of 2021. Abloh was the founder of the Off-White fashion brand which in itself is very famous and successful. His days at Louis Vuitton were still fruitful as his last fashion show was one of the most beautiful.
The show was created after the designer’s fateful demise and had an elaborate Dreamhouse concept with models and dancers dressed up as angels. The clothing also featured gender-less features blurring the concept of gender-specific clothing. A true visionary like Abloh rightfully deserved this perfect sendoff from the brand he gave so much. The new choice to fill the role is Pharell Williams, an artist at heart and fashion supernova in the making.
The death of Abloh was mourned by all the celebrities of Hollywood. It does look like Pharell has big shoes to fill. The brand and the artist had previously worked together back in the years 2004 as well as 2008. This could be one reason Pharell will feel comfortable with his fellow designers at work. Here’s a statement by the chairman and CEO Pietro Beccari:
“I am glad to welcome Pharrell back home, after our collaborations in 2004 and 2008 for Louis Vuitton, as our new Men’s Creative Director,” he said. “His creative vision beyond fashion will undoubtedly lead Louis Vuitton towards a new and very exciting chapter.”
Williams will have his first-ever menswear collection shown at Men’s Fashion Week in Paris. This show will take place in the month of June and will mark Pharell’s entry as the menswear creative director. Pharell has had a brilliant journey in the world of music with his songs breaking records and earning him many accolades over a career that began back in the 1990s. He formed his own R&B duo called The Neptunes, and since then Pharell has been active in the scene for a very long period of time.
In fact, the artist has been so popular and impactful that he has often been called the most influential artist of the 21st century. In 2006, he released his own solo album and later his song Happy was the lead soundtrack in the 2013 animated film Despicable Me 2. Williams has been on the roll ever since. He was awarded Record of the year, as well as Best Pop Dup/Group performance for Daft Punk’s song, Get Lucky which featured him.
The 49-year-old singer-songwriter has won 13 Grammys over his lifelong career and various other accolades. He is also the co-founder of a streetwear fashion brand called Billionaire Boys Club with Japanese talent Nigo. He has also worked with high-profile brands like Adidas, Channel, and Moncler. Clearly, the artist is no stranger to the world of fashion.
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