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Pedro Pascal shows support for transgender rights at Thunderbolts London premiere days after UK Supreme Court ruling | Hollywood

Pedro Pascal shows support for transgender rights at Thunderbolts London premiere days after UK Supreme Court ruling | Hollywood

Actor Pedro Pascal reaffirmed his support for transgender rights at the London premiere of Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts‘, making a powerful statement through fashion. Appearing at Cineworld Leicester Square, the ‘Last of Us’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ star donned the now-iconic “Protect the Dolls” t-shirt, as per Deadline. (Also read: The Last of Us kills off major character in ‘shocking, devastating’ scene; reeling fans say: ‘This will haunt forever’) Pedro Pascal attends the European premiere of Marvel Studios’ ”Thunderbolts*” in London, Britain, April 22, 2025. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe(REUTERS) Pedro Pascal wears ‘Protect the Dolls’ tee Designed by Conner Ives, the shirt first gained widespread attention during Pascal’s 50th birthday celebration earlier this month. The phrase “Protect the Dolls” holds deep meaning within the LGBTQIA community, with “Dolls” referring specifically to trans women. Pedro Pascal attends the European premiere of Marvel Studios’ ”Thunderbolts*” in London, Britain, April 22, 2025. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe(REUTERS) The garment was part of Ives’ recent London Fashion Week collection, which aimed to highlight ongoing threats to transgender rights worldwide. According to Deadline, in an …

Paul Costelloe opens 40-year-old London Fashion Week with classic designs | Fashion News

London Fashion Week kicked off on Friday with Irish designer Paul Costelloe championing classic looks and bringing a little bit of nostalgia to the catwalk as the showcase event celebrates its 40th birthday. The 78-year-old designer, who could not attend the show due to illness, presented a mix of whites, dark greys and plenty of tweeds in his “Once upon a Time” autumn/winter 2024 collection, described as “Where Limerick meets Downtown New York”. Models in white jackets and floaty skirts opened the show. A selection of plaid looks followed, with the colour palette then turning darker for tailored tweed skirt suits, belted coats and short feminine dresses. For the evening, there were patterned frocks with puffy sleeves. “This collection expresses my view that classic design still has its place in high fashion,” Costelloe said in show notes. “I have added a personal moment of nostalgia by adding a print based on the street where I once lived. It was a glorious moment to dream and live.” Costelloe’s team also shared a note from the designer …