Tag: president
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Marilyn Monroe’s ‘Happy Birthday Mr. President’ Gown Sold for $4.8 Million
The figure-hugging gown Marilyn Monroe wore to serenade President John F.Kennedy for his 45th birthday smashed its guide price to sell for $4.8 million at auction on Thursday. The flesh-colored dress, adorned with 2,500 hand-stitched crystals, had been expected to fetch between $2-3 million, Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills said. The dress was so tight…
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Suited for summit, dapper Duterte tries the presidential look
By Mai Nguyen VIENTIANE (Reuters) – Controversial Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte donned a lounge suit for his first international summit on Wednesday, a rare show of sartorial conformity as pressure mounts on him to act presidential. The maverick former city mayor, who was shunned on Tuesday by the White House for insulting U.S. President Barack…
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Net-A-Porter to unveil exclusive J. Crew capsule collection this month
E-commerce fashion giant Net-A-Porter has joined forces with American brand J. Crew for an exclusive retail partnership, with the 25-piece capsule collection slated for release on September 13. The collection, inspired by “Breton stripes,” sees the stripe pattern reimagined in a variety of ways, with items ranging from wardrobe staples to more playful, statement pieces –…
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Yellow is the new black: the surprising new red carpet trend taking over Cannes
Kirsten Dunst managed to look chic, contemporary and demure as can be in this lemon yellow shirtdress by Dior for the Festival's jury photocall. The crisp collar and longer-length sleeves give the piece a retro Riviera air, while the golden metal Dior Couture belt keeps things utterly modern. Anna Kendrick stood out from the crowds…