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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Kim Kardashian is both a fashion and business icon, among many other things. Kardashian manages to stay relevant and in the headlines one way or another. In recent times, she was the point of attraction for her rocky separation from Kanye West and her newfound but temporary relationship with actor/comedian Pete Davidson. While all the issues with family and love life are now over for Kim, her fight with the stairs has reappeared.

In a video by hairstylist Chris Appleton, Kardashian can be spotted giving her all while climbing a flight of stairs in her tight, form-fitting red skirt and crop top.

Round 2 For Kim

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In the video, Kim can be seen preparing herself for the tiny climb up the stairs in her high heels and sparkling skirt by Dolce & Gabbana. The video was filmed during the Milan Fashion Week that Kim was attending. However, the fight with the stairs seemed way more interesting for the celebrity who said “round 2” before attempting to go up.

Appleton, who was present with Kim, said: “Go on girl, you got this,” as Kardashian fearfully walked up. This is likely because of the September video that Kim put up where she was yet again wearing a Dolce & Gabbana dress. In the video, Kim can be seen struggling with a flight of stairs until she ultimately manages to get over them and get in her car. 

Kardashian mentioned how her Milan dress was originally a piece from the ‘90s, which she repurposed and redesigned into a crop top and skirt to fit her. It was an ‘archival piece’ if Vogue is to be believed. Either way, it seems the Kardashians and Dolce & Gabbana have something to do with stairs. In May 2022, Kendall Jenner was sported wearing a gown from the designer in a video from Kylie. Just like Kim, Kendall, too, had a hard time going up the stairs in the dress as she tried to make it in time for Kourtney’s wedding.

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.