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Friday 4 December 2015
Designers channel their ‘Star Wars’ geekdom for charity
JOCELYN NOVECK turtleneck sweater and Daisy Ridley, left, and John Boyega attend the Star Wars “Force gowns are a lot more glam-
AP National Writer gray wool track pants. The orous than menswear.
NEW YORK (AP) — Chew- creature was also embod- 4 Fashion” event at Skylight Modern on Wednesday, Dec. 2, “I was really excited by
bacca never had it so ied in a furry Todd Snyder the idea of a villain,” Ma-
good. ensemble, pairing a brown 2015, in New York. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP) zelis said, standing along-
The ultra-hairy “Star Wars” coat with white top and side her sleek dark gown,
character isn’t known for tan pants. Google to encourage girls in the clothes, particularly with a plunging neckline,
his fashion sensibility, but Some designers went for to embrace computer sci- with Halston. The label’s sheer back and revealing
he was the inspiration for the glamour. Not surprising- ence. Ridley and John designer, Maria Mazelis, side slits, topped off with a
not one but two highly furry ly, Diane von Furstenberg Boyega , who is Finn in the decided to give the male beaded mask that covers
ensembles displayed Tues- incorporated her signature film, also attended. Kylo Ren (played by Adam the eyes. “The complexity
day by designers indulg- “wrap” effect into a gold, There is some definite gen- Driver) a female identity, of this character was in-
ing their inner “Star Wars” filmy ensemble for Rey, the der-bending happening probably because, well, triguing. It’s powerful, but
geekdom with new looks new film’s female protago- emotional too. Strong and
— to be auctioned off for nist, played by Daisy Ridley. yet vulnerable. I wanted to
charity — as fans hotly Parker presented a glittery show that duality.”
await the seventh install- Captain Phasma (Gwen- And Cynthia Rowley gave
ment later this month, “Star doline Christie), inspired by a human character to
Wars: The Force Awakens.” ancient tribal warriors; the the droid BB-8, putting the
The dozen or so garments same character got a dra- character in a white pants,
in the “Force 4 Fashion” matic printed gown from a sweatshirt with a big ‘8’
collection — by the likes Giles Deacon. on it, and a round football-
of Diane von Furstenberg, Marcus Wainwright and style helmet.
Rag & Bone and Opening David Neville of Rag & Disney and Bloomingdale’s
Ceremony — were based Bone, self-professed “Star are partnering for the fund-
mainly on new characters Wars” fans, also clothed raising initiative; proceeds
in the latest film, but also Rey, but in a much sportier from the auction will go
a few veterans. Most rec- style emulating their athlet- to the Child Mind Institute.
ognizable were the storm- ic urban streetwear. (The (There are, as yet, no plans
trooper ensembles created designers also offered a to recreate the pieces for
by Ovadia & Sons, which darker look for villain Kylo sale.) A separate auction
presented a floor-length Ren.) will feature a custom, be-
boxy white coat with black The Rag & Bone designers jeweled BB-8 created by
trim, and by Opening Cer- were among celebrities Kay Jewelers, weighing
emony, which displayed a who attended an evening more than one and a half
more tightly tailored look red carpet event for the pounds and made of gold
— well, for a stormtrooper charity collection. Lupita and diamonds. Proceeds
— in white microsuede. Nyong’o, who plays Maz from that auction will go
As for Chewie, he (or it?) Kanata, wore a dress by to St. Jude’s Children’s Re-
inspired a luscious merino Zac Posen equipped with search Hospital, a repre-
shearling coat by Billy Reid, blinking LED lights, part sentative said, noting that
lined with brown leather of the Made With Code the piece had been ap-
and paired with a white initiative with Posen and praised at $135,000.q
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop comes to life for the holidays
LEANNE ITALIE In this image taken from video, actress and blogger Gwyneth Valentino x goop. They’re “We had a really nice
Associated Press Paltow appears at the opening of her pop-up store on displayed in the shop un- time,” she said.
NEW YORK (AP) — Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 in New York. Paltrow’s luxury and der a bright Wonder Wom- As for Christmas, Pal-
Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle lifestyle online venture goop turned into an actual boutique an mural. trow hadn’t given much
site Goop is alive and well on Wednesday as the actress celebrated the opening of goop “I think of the Wonder thought to what she’d like
in the analog world. mrkt in The Shops gallery at Columbus Circle in New York. Woman aesthetic being as a gift.
Paltrow, with a hand from like Goop in a dream,” “I wouldn’t mind some-
the fashion house of Val- (AP Photo/Bastien Inzaurralde) Paltrow said. “It’s kind of thing from the Valentino
entino, hosted the media like the highest possible collaboration, and I re-
Wednesday at her pop- other goods selected by cessories from Valentino end of what we do, you ally like that new Apple
up shop Goop Mrkt, open Paltrow for the shop is a creative directors Maria know. And it’s fantasy in Watch, the Hermès Apple
through Dec. 24 at The playful collection of spar- Grazia Chiuri and Pier- a way. It’s really high fash- Watch. I got my eye on
Shops at Columbus Circle kly, star-adorned dresses, paolo Piccioli for the cap- ion and it really embodies that,” she smiled.
in midtown Manhattan’s jackets, sneakers and ac- sule collection dubbed the luxury aspect of the Paltrow wore one of the
Time Warner Center. business.” She said busy Valentino pieces, a tulle
“It’s so nice for all of us as moms like herself must mini-dress.
a company to experience be Wonder Women on a It’s not the first Goop pop-
the digital come to life in regular basis. Paltrow said up. The company has set
brick and mortar, and to she enjoyed Thanksgiv- them up in Dallas and Chi-
be able to bring the whole ing with her “consciously cago in the past.
lifestyle piece to an actual uncoupled” ex Chris Mar- “It’s a lot of work getting it
physical store,” Paltrow tin and their kids, along together for such a short
told The Associated Press. with singing on Coldplay’s amount of time, but we
Among the beauty prod- track “Everglow” from the have a great time doing
ucts, housewares and band’s upcoming album. it,” Paltrow said.q
