Fashion & Trend: August 2022

Wednesday 31 August 2022

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TikTok beauty influencer. CBD gummy entrepreneur. Low-key party animal and, now, first-time restaurateur. Media mogul Martha Stewart is feeling herself, living it up and still making serious bank—at age 81.

From her coastal grandmother aesthetic (which she rebukes for the record), to her genuinely close friendship with Snoop Dogg, the model-turned-stockbroker-turned-caterer-turned-DIY-icon continues to delight and surprise us.

Here are just a few of the reasons why Stewart is having the last laugh.

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Her social media posts are an exercise in self-love

Ever since the famously reserved Stewart stunned fans by posting her first smouldering thirst-trap from her East Hamptons pool last July, she’s been leaning into the pure joy that is her selfie game. Just a few weeks ago, for her 81st birthday, she shared a shot of her gravity-defying face—revealing a little bit of tipsiness and a whole lot of confidence.

In true DIY fashion, Stewart also generously shares her hot tips: “Just look good and pose with a provocative look on your face,” she tells Insider. Her smize would make Tyra Banks proud.

The Bedford by Martha Stewart-4_Martha with Martha-tini — Photography courtesy of The Bedford by Martha Stewart

**She’s still checking off her life goals**

Stewart is a savvy businesswoman. She modeled—for Chanel among others—from her teens to her early twenties to supplement her Barnard College scholarship. She’s published 97 cookbooks to date. At one time, she was worth a billion dollars. She’s never needed her own restaurant, but she’s always wanted one, so why not now? At the media luncheon for her first ever full-service eatery, The Bedford by Martha Stewart at Paris Las Vegas, the doyenne of domesticity recreated a larger-than-life replica of her upstate New York farmhouse. (Unfortunately, sans roaming peacocks and donkey baths.) It’s an ode to the home Stewart has lived in for more than 20 years, where she spent the early part of the pandemic concocting Martha-ritas, and where, 17 years ago, she served the five-month home confinement part of her sentence for insider trading. (Her prison nickname was M. Diddy.) If she’s taught us anything, it’s that it’s never too late to rebrand.

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She’s having more fun with fashion

The dame of good taste has always had iconic style, but in her golden years, she’s taking on more risks—and glitter. At The Bedford opening party, Stewart wowed on the red carpet in a yellow, feathered Valentino gown. She knows high fashion, but she can also go low. The next morning, her Instagram outfit of the day was a sparkly and inexpensive sweatsuit by Fashion Nova paired with matchy Simon Miller clogs. The OG influencer cleverly used this playful fashion moment on TikTok too, with a montage of her younger years to the track of the 2000s hit single “Teenage Dirtbag.”

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Her youthfulness is also a state of mind

Stewart is a knockout who clearly takes her looks seriously (her very expensive face looks a few decades younger than it really should), but she has no trouble poking fun at herself, which makes her even more appealing. In a series of chic-yet-hammy TikTok beauty videos she starred in for Clé de Peau earlier this year, she plays along with her famous “it’s a good thing” meme and “parodies not only herself but the whole idea of hard-sell beauty ads,” writes the New York Times. From her “thirst trap 101” explainer to her viral “recipe for hydrated skin,” Martha Stewart is pumping out the beauty content, and we can’t get enough. The latter has been viewed more than 48 million times.

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She hasn’t given up on love (and odd friendships)

It might still surprise people that the octogenarian queen of crafting is friends with Snoop (not to mention Drake and Justin Bieber), but the pair have been consistently showing up to support each other for years. They hit it off when he came on her show to make “green” brownies for Christmas and they’ve since collaborated on many fun business projects together, including her eponymously named wine on his 19 Crimes label: Martha’s Chard.

And even though Stewart laughed off rumours she was dating her longtime friend, Pete Davidson, 28, after he and Kim Kardashian split up, she’s been open about wanting a romance in her life, joking that she’s waiting for her friends to “just die” so she can date their husbands.

For Martha Stewart, aging can also be “a good thing” and it’s never too late to try something new.

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I can’t stop thinking about Jodie Turner-Smith. It’s day one of the 79th annual Venice Film Festival and the actress is in Italy this week to celebrate the premiere of her film White Noise, directed by Noah Baumbach. In just a few hours, the star has managed to go viral in a myriad of looks that make use of unlikely colour pairings, surprising silhouettes and daring details.

We should expect nothing less from a Virgo during Virgo season.

Case in point: at the premiere of White Noise on August 31, Turner-Smith stepped on the red carpet in a plunging black bedazzled Gucci frock. The look was finished with green (!) opera gloves, chunky diamond necklaces and slicked-back hair lined with crystal accessories. Herein lies the beauty of Virgo dressing.

Jodie Turner-Smith attends the "White Noise" and opening ceremony red carpet at the 79th #VeniceFilmFestival pic.twitter.com/deWTEGBq5C

— Venice Film Festival. (@21metgala) August 31, 2022

From August 23 to September 22, the sun enters Virgo, providing some level-headed respite from the chaotic air of Leo season. This zodiac period—which coincidentally falls at the end of summer and during the back-to-school days—is the time to buckle down and get to work. But that doesn’t mean Virgos can’t have fun. Enter Jodie Turner-Smith at Venice Film Festival.

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The Anne Boleyn star landed in Italy on August 30 in a sheer two-piece suit from Casablanca’s spring 2022 ready-to-wear collection. The breezy set—with a sunset ombré design and scalloped lapels—was complimented by layered chains, wide frame sunglasses and Gucci luggage, giving “vacationcore” a whole new meaning.

Often opting for contrasting patterns, chunky accessories and voluminous feathers, Turner-Smith is not what you might expect when you think of a Virgo. The Earth sign is known for being grounded, observant and always reliable. As a result, it is often followed by a sartorial stereotype comprising structured silhouettes, straightlaced tailoring and subtle, minimalistic colour palettes. But this label is limiting to the ever-evolving Virgo.

Jodie Turner-Smith attends the Cinecittà And Academy Of Motion Picture, Art & Science Dinner ahead of the 79th #VeniceFilmFestival pic.twitter.com/yZUV9L0Q3K

— Venice Film Festival. (@21metgala) August 30, 2022

Turner-Smith, whose birthday is on September 7, has a penchant for head-turning outfit changes. On the evening of August 30, at the Cinecittà and Academy of Motion Picture, Art & Science Dinner, the actor stepped out in a Raisa Vanessa bright blue mini dress. And there was no subtly in sight. Think: lots of fringe, padded shoulders and contrasting statement jewelry. As she should.

But the pièce de résistance of Jodie Turner-Smith’s Venice Film Festival looks — for now, anyway — was her convincing case for underwear as outerwear. At a photo call for White Noise alongside co-stars Adam Driver and Greta Gerwig on August 31, Turner-Smith wore a sheer baby pink lingerie slip dress from Gucci‘s resort 2023 collection.

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— mediafilm – by filmupdates (@cravemedia_) August 31, 2022

With the translucent frock, she paired lace-up slouchy boots and a pair of opera gloves (this time with a metallic hue). While that may sound like a chaotic assemblage of wares, on Turner-Smith, it’s a cohesive look. Even a pair of clunky over-the-head earphones complimented her bedazzled dangly earrings. These are the talents of a detail-oriented Virgo at work. Also, I suddenly feel compelled to wear opera gloves with every outfit.

Jodie Turner-Smith has perfectly accessorized her Venice headphones pic.twitter.com/qq0d5drMZ4

— Kyle Buchanan (@kylebuchanan) August 31, 2022

By pairing timeless pieces with unsuspecting silhouettes, Turner-Smith sets her own bar for sartorial statement-making. Through each risk-taking ensemble, her Virgo sensibilities come through via expert accessorizing, whimsical tailoring and a demeanour that shows she knows exactly what she’s doing. Always a perfectionist, never boring: this month, let her be your style inspiration.

As a days-long culmination of film, fashion and Hollywood royalty, the Venice Film Festival has an unwritten requirement for various viral fashion moments. And, like the Virgo she is, Jodie Turner-Smith understood the assignment.

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I remember Princess Diana’s death vividly. My husband and I were at a tiny cottage on Lake Muskoka 25 years ago on August 31, 1997, when his phone rang with his sister calling to say the Princess of Wales had been in a car crash.

I was already in bed, but something about the tone of his voice made me climb out and head down the hall to the living room. He stopped the video he was watching on the little portable TV we had brought from the city. And there it was. Breaking news headlines. Regular programming interrupted. Diana had left the Ritz Hotel in Paris and been involved in a high speed car crash in the Alma tunnel, one I had driven through many times during Paris fashion week.

There was something ominous about the reporting from the get-go. A tension and weight to the delivery. We were both riveted. Then around 11 pm, reports that she was in grave condition. And soon after that, the gut-punch. Diana was dead.

We looked at each other in astonishment.

As so often happens when one is told someone they know well has passed, the first reaction is disbelief. The mind struggling to comprehend. Of course we didn’t know her personally. But all of us who followed her marriage, and its dissolution, felt we did.

Newscasters read statements from Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth, saying they were “deeply shocked and distressed.” British Prime Minister Tony Blair was “utterly devastated.” My thoughts went to William and Harry, who would have been woken near dawn to be delivered the devastating news. And my husband, so quiet, was possibly recalling when he was told, at age six, that his father had died, just weeks after being diagnosed with leukemia.

We sat there for hours watching the commentary, with few details emerging. At certain points, all that was aired was the British flag at half-mast with the caption, “Princess Diana 1961-1997.” Newsroom staff were clearly as shocked as the rest of us.

The next morning we drove back to the city so I could go into work at The Toronto Star to write a piece which I titled: Princess Diana, Supermodel of the Royal Set. The camera lens loved her and so did we, I wrote. And while Buckingham Palace might have liked her to remain as silent as a mannequin, she had become much more than than a fashion plate. She used her beauty as power, turning the spotlight on those who weren’t as fortunate as her.

Until her luck ran out.

The days following her death were surreal. It was like the world had stopped turning, not unlike the period, only four years later, after 9/11. We sombrely connected with friends and family. We watched the floral bouquets outside Buckingham Palace grow, the Queen’s television message after being criticized for not addressing the public, and the heartbreaking site of Diana’s sons walking behind her casket which was topped by a note addressed to “Mummy.”

And now we watch the emotional fallout of her death. One son who is devoted to royal duty. The other who is not. Each dealing with the trauma in their own way, as all sons who face the untimely loss of a parent do.

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Best of Princess Diana Style

February 6, 1986: Princess Diana wears a red ski suit during a skiing holiday in Klosters, Switzerland.

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Best of Princess Diana Style

May 13, 1986: Prince Charles and Princess Diana arrive at the British Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, to attend a dinner reception hosted by the British Ambassador Sir John Whitehead. The late princess wears a gown designed by David Emanuel.

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Best of Princess Diana Style

December 9, 1996: Princess Diana wears a navy blue John Galliano slip dress and her sapphire engagement ring three months after her divorce, to an event honouring Christian Dior at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

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Best of Princess Diana Style

June 14, 1993: Princess Diana wears a pink Catherine Walker coat dress to the Order of the Garter ceremony at Windsor Castle.

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Best of Princess Diana Style

April 24, 1996: Princess Diana is spotted leaving the Chelsea Harbour Fitness Club in her gym attire.

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1994: Princess Diana is captured during an oil painting session at American painter Nelson Shanks’s studio in London, wearing a petticoat and a white chiffon blouse designed by Tomasz Starzewski.

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Best of Princess Diana Style

April 1, 1987: Princess Diana wears a military style suit by Catherine Walker and hat by Graham Smith to the passing out parade at Sandhurst.

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November 1, 1988: Princess Diana wears a purple Bruce Oldfield velvet gown to a charity dinner in aid of Dr. Barnardo at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.

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April 14, 1986: Princess Diana wears a blue sequinned dress paired with a pair of emerald and diamond earrings and a diamond necklace featuring the Prince of Wales’s feathers (a gift from her husband, Prince Charles) to the Vienna Burgh Theatre.

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November 10, 1988: Princess Diana wears a floral Catherine Walker gown to a dinner banquet hosted by the British ambassador at the British Embassy in Paris.

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July 18, 1986:
Diana wears a casual gingham outfit designed by Laura Ashley.

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November 1, 1988: Princess Diana wears a Viv Knowland veiled hat at The Armistice Commemoration Day in the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France.

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Monday 29 August 2022

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Ah, TikTok. If there’s one place you should go to find out about what’s popular in beauty these days, it’s the bite-sized videos on the addictive social media platform. The app has profoundly changed the beauty game thanks to its never-ending streams of beauty tips, tricks, hacks, viral challenges and recommendations from professionals and enthusiasts alike. One niche sector of beauty TikTok we’re completely obsessed with lately is “PerfumeTok”, a community of creators who are busting open the often complex world of fragrance through sharing candid reviews, tried-and-true favourites, popular dupes and loads more. Below, discover five PerfumeTok influencers to keep up with.

@FUNMIMONET

A nose based in Dallas, Tex., Fumi Monet went from talking about perfumes on TikTok two years ago to making her own signature fragrance, Exalté, a warm floral scent. Her fragrance content includes reviews, instructional videos on how to layer, which luxury perfumes she loves and which under-$100 options are the best ones to try.

@TRAVAULYAWALLACE

Fragrance expert Travaulya Wallace posts from her place of work—Nordstrom’s flagship in NYC—breaking down which designer and niche perfumes you should buy. Check out her “duets” with her followers (she rates their fragrance collections) and Black-owned fragrance-brand videos.

@PERFUMEBYLUNA

Luna is a U.K.-based TikToker with a polished aesthetic and a great vocabulary for fragrance. (She even creates floral arrangements inspired by her favourite fragrances.) On her page, she encourages her followers to expand their pool by trying niche options and praises the less-talked-about benefits of scent: its ability to activate memories, promote mindfulness and act as a mood lifter.

@PERFUMERISM

Ever walk into a Shoppers Drug Mart and get a scent recommendation from a super-knowledgeable staffer? Maybe you’ve met Emma, the Canadian perfume lover and university student who often posts videos from the perfume aisle of Shoppers (where she works). On her TikTok, she shares recommendations about different fragrance families, as well as unboxing videos.

@PROFESSORPERFUME

In 2021, Emelia O’Toole put her nose to work, trying over 700 perfumes for her Instagram and TikTok. She even has a PDF in her Linktree, dubbed the “Scent Anthology,” that contains every perfume in her collection and her reviews of them. She offers up full brand reviews and lists of top picks. (She calls them her “Dean’s List.”)

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Ahiri started with a simple mission: to create elevated everyday basics that integrate seamlessly into their customers’ wardrobes. To achieve this, founders Ahnaf Ali, Sheetu Latif and designer Michael Jafine took a deep dive into the Toronto fashion landscape. “I wanted to help Canadians discover what their everyday wardrobe can look like beyond Aritzia, Zara and Shein,” Jafine told FASHION in a phone interview. So when it came time to design the debut collection—which launched this August—the designer took into account “the rough and hard winters, how expensive the city is, and the sociopolitical, cultural ideas about identity and consumerism that affect the way people dress and consume fashion.”

Enter Ahiri’s Fall 2022 assortment: a mix of colourful silks, ’90’s-inspired plaids, space cowboys and statement-making coats. You aren’t alone if you spy some similarities to Proenza Schouler and The Row. Jafine worked at both before leaving New York City to return to his hometown. “Coming back to Toronto, I wanted to create a sense of excitement in the fashion industry as it’s slightly underdeveloped compared to the United States,” he shares. But when he arrived, he struggled to find a brand he could “personally vibe with.” As luck would have it, Ahiri was in its early stages, and Ali and Latif were looking for a creative force to take the reins. “It somehow landed in my lap, and it’s been an incredible opportunity.”

Below, we spoke with Jafine about combining the space cowboy aesthetic with British whimsy, his favourite piece from the new collection, and what five products are currently bringing him joy.

How would you describe the style of your brand in three words?

Ahiri green and brown outfits for fall — Photography by Renata Kaveh.

Elevated, timeless, mysterious.

What is something about your brand that would surprise people?

All of our pieces are made in Ahiri-owned factories in Bangladesh. There are a lot of preconceived notions about what manufacturing in Bangladesh looks like. At Ahiri, we take pride in our factories’ comprehensive approach to social and environmental wellbeing. They’re also Leed Gold Certified, the world’s most widely used sustainability-focused rating system, and they’re part of the Bangladesh Accord, ensuring a safe and healthy workplace.

What does Ahiri mean?

Ahiri space inspired turtlenecks — Photography by Renata Kaveh

Our founders are from Bangladesh so it refers to a type of classical music from there. Ahiri music depicts the sweet sounds of the morning and the hope and promises that a new day brings. I think it’s very fitting for our brand because we are seeking to create a future in the fashion industry in Toronto, and it also sounds really delicious in your mouth.

Where do you find your inspiration?

It starts from a very personal place. I listen to a lot of classical music, and I like exploring the history of humanity and how the past can influence the present. But for Ahiri’s debut collection, I narrowed it down into three categories: British whimsy, all-American style, and seasonal inspiration, which for Fall 2022 is space cowboy. So it merges these international and North American aesthetics with my personal sensibilities and futurism-meets-Western feel.

What’s one piece that is especially meaningful to you from your new collection and why?

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The black-and-white square neck dress is truly a feat of complex engineering. In the design process, I took inspiration from butterflies and wanted to knit the symmetrical shapes into the actual garment. So to achieve it, we had to think innovatively about the production process, and I’m proud of our team for creating the final product.

What’s your top tip for wearing the Western look?

Layer! Ahiri’s pieces are designed to be mixed, matched, and layered. Also, add little Western touches like a cowboy boot, hat or a bedazzled buckle belt.

Favourite and least favourite trend this season?

Ahiri red and black outfits — Photography by Renata Kaveh

Favourite: Obviously Western. Least favourite: The exposed whale-tail thong. We got to let it go and pull our pants up [laughs].

How would you describe Toronto’s style?

I’ve thought a lot about Toronto’s style when creating the Fall 2022 collection. There’s a sense of simplicity and conservatism mixed with a strong desire for personal expression and standing out. In general, the city has a balance of fashion enthusiasts and those who are disinterested in fashion.

What are you watching or reading right now?

Irma Vep. It’s a TV mini-series starring Alicia Vikander, based on a 1996 movie of the same title. It’s about a director recreating a famous French silent film, and it explores the protagonist’s struggles as the distinctions between herself, and the character begins to blur. And because I’m so inspired by time, I love exploring how we can integrate where we’ve been, where we are and where we want to go into one space and create something exciting for the future.

What are five items that are bringing you joy right now?

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Alexander McQueen Vest

Sleeveless Embroidered Jacket

($13,080, Alexander McQueen)

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Cartier Bracelet

Love Bracelet

($8,650, Cartier)

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Kate Moss Book

Kate Moss by Mario Testino

($41.95, Indigo)

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Prada Loafers

Monolith loafers

($1490, Prada)

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Acne Studios Sunglasses

Acetate Sunglasses

($510, Acne Studios)

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Armani Beauty will host its first-ever TIFF pop-up

Armani Beauty TIFF — Photography courtesy of Armani Beauty

The Toronto International Film Festival is nearly here, and for such an exciting, monumental time in the city, Armani Beauty is celebrating with a pop-up shop running from September 7 to October 11. And it makes sense, considering Giorgio Armani’s close ties to the film industry.

At Armani Cinema, expect to see live entertainment, complementary facials and stylized portraits. Plus, prepare to learn the secrets to some of the most glamourous red carpet makeup looks. This is the brand’s first ever pop-up shop in Canada, and will be situated in Yorkdale Shopping Centre’s Holt Renfrew. FYI, the first 100 people to wait in line at 10 am on September 10 will receive a complimentary lipstick!

Emma Watson is the face of Prada’s new Paradoxe fragrance

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What do you call a brand’s muse who is also the campaign short-film director? Emma Watson, of course. The award-winning actor and UN Women Goodwill ambassador is stepping into both of those roles with Prada for the first time ever, but in the most fitting way.

“Emma Watson possesses an empowered elegance and a mindful, engaged spirit, determined for positive evolution – the perfect embodiment of Prada’s new feminine fragrance,” remarks Yann Andrea, Prada Beauty international general manager, in a press release. “Her sprawling body of work, from acting to activism, is beyond inspirational, each a signifier of her authenticity and ability to inspire emotion and speak to a young, engaged generation who demand authenticity.” The fragrance speaks to that, as well. The dynamic scent of Prada Paradoxe celebrates the multi-dimensionality of a woman, an ever-evolving person who is never the same, yet always genuine to herself.

Moon Juice unearths its newest summer launch, G Pack

Seeking a new antioxidant fix? Well, look no further, because Moon Juice is using Vitamin C to help boost elasticity and ultimately, protect your skin. In a never-before seen formula, G Pack is the first skincare essential to combine 10 per cent glutathione, 50 per cent Vitamin C and three per cent ferulic acid, which cocktails into a product that promotes natural collagen, minimizes the appearance of fine lines and melasma, safeguards skin from free radical damage and environmental toxins and of course protects antioxidants. Mix it with Moon Juice’s coveted Plump Jelly for an extra dose of glow and hydration.

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Sunday 28 August 2022

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Reason #753 to love Lizzo: She refuses to fade into the background. Case in point: Her voluminous Jean Paul Gaultier gown on the 2022 VMAs red carpet.

For years, fashion, Hollywood and the music industry have told women (and men) who wear extended sizes to go to the back; to be neither seen nor heard, as we celebrated the scarily skinny talent and ignored the rest. And even worse, most magazines have fed this narrative, telling women who are bigger than a size 2 to avoid wearing stripes, bright colours, or anything with a little volume.

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But the world has finally woken up to this nonsense, and, to quote the songstress, it’s about damn time. Lizzo’s look is a testament to her power and influence. With this navy gown, she unapologetically takes up space, demanding all the attention. You can’t ignore her, nor should you. She has become a pioneer in plus-size fashion (anyone else remember that iconic Met Gala look a few months ago?!).

Another rule breaker we love to see? Lil Nas X. Daring to bare it all in a dramatic look by Harris Reed, the singer has become synonymous with gender-bending and has ushered in a new wave of menswear on the red carpet. Following suit is Conan Gray, also wearing the British designer, and the members of Måneskin, all in Gucci.

See for yourself in the gallery below, where we’ve rounded up all the best looks from the 2022 VMAs red carpet.