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Lewis Hamilton To Co-Host Met Gala 2025: A Celebration Of Black Style And Menswear

Lewis Hamilton To Co-Host Met Gala 2025: A Celebration Of Black Style And Menswear

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The Met Gala 2025, often dubbed the Oscars of Fashion,  is set to take place today on May 5 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. For the Indian audience, the event will be live-streamed on May 6 at 3:30 AM IST.  This year’s theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, pays homage to Black dandyism and the profound impact of Black men on fashion throughout history. Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula 1 World Champion, will serve as one of the co-chairs for the event, alongside Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and Anna Wintour, with LeBron James as the honorary chair. Hamilton, known for his impeccable style and commitment to diversity, has previously used his platform to spotlight emerging Black designers at the Met Gala. In 2021, he invited designers Theophilio, Kenneth Nicholson, and Jason Rembert to his table, emphasizing the importance of representation in fashion.  The dress code, aptly titled Tailored for You, encourages attendees to embrace tailored silhouettes, structured designs, and avant-garde menswear, reinterpreting the elegance of traditional suiting with contemporary flair.This …

Pharrell Williams Reveals Why He Got Fired From McDonald’s Three Times: ‘I Was Eating The…’

Pharrell Williams Reveals Why He Got Fired From McDonald’s Three Times: ‘I Was Eating The…’

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Pharrell Williams began his life of stardom with struggle as he worked at McDonald’s but he ended up getting fired rather easily three times. Now a music mogul with great influence in both the music and fashion industries, Williams claimed that being an employee was tough and that his sincere interest in the chicken nuggets got him fired. The former 51-year-old McDonald’s employee recalls that on several occasions when he was supposed to be on duty, he was instead munching on McNuggets. Speaking with BBC Radio 2, he said, “McDonald’s was my first and only job. I got fired three times. I was eating the chicken nuggets.” He said with a sense of humor that “being lazy” was the primary reason for the first two times he got kicked out, while the third time, he was sacked for being obsessed with chicken nuggets which led him to ignore all of his instructions. Williams even gave his own analysis that his love for nuggets and being ‘lazy’ made it impossible for him to keep his job. He added, “I have to say, …

Holi 2024: Looking back at 5 times Hollywood played with gulaal the desi way | Hollywood

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It’s Holi today, the Indian festival of colours that entranced everyone from desi to Hollywood celebs. What can be more fun than taking part in a festival that allows you to let your inner child out? And it looks like these celebs agree too. Looking back at five times Hollywood celebs played with gulaal the desi way. (Also Read: Jackky Bhagnani’s first interview and Holi together: Rakul has brought colour into my life) Check out the times when celebs like Pharrell Williams, Nick Jonas and others had a ball at Holi Josh Brolin’s Holi experience Josh Brolin, famous for his roles in Dune and Avengers, wished fans a Happy Holi in 2019 by sharing a throwback picture from his visit to India in 2013. In the picture, he and writer Gregory David Roberts can be seen all smiles while drenched head-to-toe in colours. Josh seemed to have gotten the Holi outfit down pat as he was seen dressed in shorts and a vest. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. A …

Pharrell Williams’ sophomore collection at Louis Vuitton showcases Americana, Native American spirit

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PARIS (AP) — It was Wild West meets melting pot America at the Louis Vuitton Fall-Winter 2024 men’s show Tuesday, where musician-turned-designer Pharrell Williams unveiled his highly-anticipated sophomore collection. HT Image The show, set against the dramatic silhouette of the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris, masterfully channeled Americana, with Native American designs mixing with modern luxury and showcasing Williams’ unique vision for the powerhouse. Amazon Sale season is here! Splurge and save now! Click here Celebrity guests including Bradley Cooper, Omar Sy and Carey Mulligan gathered to witness a boulder-laden landscape that evoked the rugged terrains of an idealized America. The collection itself was a vibrant celebration of the American spirit, dripping in the famed confidence of Williams — a lauded music star who is a newcomer to fashion design at this level. The designs emphasized loose proportions, reflecting a modern take on classic American silhouettes. Models — male and female — strutted down the runway in leather cowboy hats, cowhide valises, and checkered denim jackets adorned with bull badges, their cowboy boots boasting shiny …

Singer Pharrell Williams Is Now Louis Vuitton Menswear Boss

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Pharrell Williams pictured at the Grammys. (Image courtesy: AFP) Paris: Luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton announced Tuesday the appointment of hip-hop artist Pharrell Williams as its new head of menswear. “Louis Vuitton is delighted to welcome Pharrell as its new Men’s Creative Director with immediate effect,” the storied brand said in a statement. Pharrell Williams fills the spot left vacant since the death of Virgil Abloh from cancer in November 2021. The 49-year-old is an established superstar in the music world, with 13 Grammys and two Oscar nominations, and has been a fixture in the front row of fashion shows for years. “Pharrell Williams is a visionary whose creative universe spans from music to art to fashion – establishing himself as a universal cultural icon over the past 20 years,” said the fashion house, part of the LVMH luxury conglomerate. His first collection for Louis Vuitton will be presented in June during Men’s Fashion Week in Paris, it added. “I’m delighted to see Pharrell come back to the house as the new creative director for …