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SKIMS “SNATCHED” Cardi B
Cardi B is the new face of Skims.
AUTUMN CONZONE – OCT 19, 2023
Photo: Vanessa Beecroft
On Monday, October 16th, 2023, Kim Kardashians’ shapewear brand, Skims, welcomed Cardi B as the face of their new cotton collection. This collection shows case garments from lingerie to loungewear and their signature body con dress. Additionally, this cotton collection has a new range of colors, cuts, and a new Skims waistband that has never been seen before.
Kim Kardashian has known Cardi B since 2018, when their friendship began. Cardi B is one of the most influential rappers of this generation. She is the first female to win a Grammy for the best rap album from a solo artist. Additionally, her curves and charisma made her perfect for this collection.
Photo: Vanessa Beecroft
The public’s first look at this campaign was from an ASMR teaser posted on Cardi B’s Instagram story on October 16th. The real showcased Cardi B in an oatmeal-colored ribbed Skims set from their new cotton collection. Cardi B is shown speaking in ASMR about the brand, saying phrases such as “Everybody wears Skims, do you?”. Skim’s official Instagram also posted photographs of Cardi B molding the new silhouette and colors from the new collection. These photos were posted when Cardi B posted the teaser on October 16th.
Vanessa Beecroft, a long-time creative partner of Skims, shot the new cotton campaign. Cardi B is shot in various colors and garments from the cotton collection. Cardi B is seen wearing long, floor-length red wavy hair, paired with a smoky eye make-up look and a ’90s-inspired lip.
Photo: Vanessa Beecroft
Cardi B is an unconventional model with her curvy figure and tattoos. She is perfect for this ad campaign because Skims is made for everyone. Skims is focused on inclusivity for everyone, no matter the body type. The new cotton collection will be available on October 19th, 2023.
Catwalk Review
A Whole Lot of Coins with Alexander Wang
Workwear, outerwear, and suits are brilliantly revamped and modified!
By Autumn Conzone
November 2, 2023
Courtesy of Alexander Wang
Alexander Wang introduced his Resort 2024 menswear lookbook. He first showcased his looks on Alexander Wang’s official Instagram on October 26th, 2023. His collection brings back classical menswear looks with a new and innovative take.
Alexander Wang is one of the most innovative designers in the fashion world today. He has a brilliant mind for creativity and thinking outside of the box. Alexander wang highlighted these skills when he designed the set using his expert eye for art and set direction. The models are shown standing on the hood of a car with a striking red hood in the background of the models. When the models stand in front of the sticking red color, it creates a beautiful juxtaposition between the look and the car, allowing the garments to be highlighted and shown off.
Courtesy of Alexander Wang
Throughout Alexander Wang’s collection, he designed an innovative twist on classic menswear looks with the addition of unconventional accessories. Alexander wang played with the proportions of the classic silhouette men’s work wear, outerwear, as well as suit. This is seen in his collection, with baggy oversized jackets and oversized pants. The jackets were primarily either overside Bommer jackets or overside long-suit jackets. They were often painted with leather or denim paints that were overside and held up by a belt. The garments were very fresh and eye-catching, but the main takeaway from this collection was the accessories he chose.
Courtesy of Alexander Wang
The accessories truly made the looks stand out. The main accessories that the models wore were jewelry made from coins. The models were decked with coin bracelets, necklaces, and wallet chains. But the use of coins did not stop there. Coins were also seen used in places of bottoms on some jackets throughout the collection, as well as a shirt with a coin print on it. Alexander wang is a demonstration of taking something we have used forever and turning it into jewelry and other accessories.
Within his collection, he used many different fabrics and textures to create eye-catching looks. His most prominent use of an unconventional fabric was with his use of pony hair. Pony hair was used in many ways, like jackets, hats, and belts. The contrast between the furry and fuzzy pony hair and the hard dark leather created overstriking outfits.
Courtesy of Alexander Wang
The once-popular Rocco bag designed by Alexander Wang made a resurgence in this collection. The resurgences are due to the demand from the public. “When people asked me for the Rocco again, I asked, ‘Are we there yet? Are we back here?’” said Alexander Wang. The Rocco bag fits seamlessly into this collection since it is a popular bag from the past that He designed and put a new and fresh twist on it.
Alexander Wang’s fresh revamp and modification of classic Men’s wear styles and shallots truly show the leave of creativity he has as a designer. In the collection, he demonstrates that inspiration can come from anything, even as simple as some change in your pocket. So next time you walk past a loose penny on the floor, think about all the possibilities that coin holds.
Styling and Photoshoot
Introducing Pops of Color to the Dark Side
Incorporating eye-catching colors into the dull, bare winter is all the rage this season.
By Autumn Conzone
November 27, 2023
Maura Atals is wearing the stylist’s balaclava, Zara leather vest, graphic sweatshirt, camo pants, and Nike sneakers, shot by Autumn Conzone.
Victoria Bodo is wearing a PacSun hat, Northface puffer jacket, Supreme sweatshirt, Nike fuzzy gloves, stylist pants, and Takko Fashion earrings, shot by Autumn Conzone.
Autumn Conzone is wearing a Supreme sweatshirt, Adidas t-shirt, Nike leggings, Moon Boot neon boots, Ralph Lauren bag, and stylist’s own rings, shot by Victoria Bodo.
Maura Atlas wearing an Adidas hat, Urban Outfitters earrings, Alpine Design jacket, stylist’s own sweatpants, Addidas sneakers, and Pura Vida rings, shot by Victoria Bodo.
Victoria Bodo wearing Mind Liquid sweatshirt, PacSun t-shirt, Edikted camo pants, and Converse sneakers, shot by Autumn Conzone.
