Music and fashion have always been BFFs. From Michael Jackson’s iconic sequined glove to the Supremes’ signature hairstyles, singers have influenced what we wear for decades. Today’s stars are no different. Beyoncé’s sleek silver looks in “Renaissance” and Billie Eilish’s baggy streetwear revolution are just a few examples.
But it’s not just about rocking a cool style on stage. Many musicians are now full-fledged fashion players. Superstars like Pharrell, Rihanna, and Kanye West have partnered with major brands, blurring the lines between music and fashion even further.
The past year has been a whirlwind of music and fashion collaborations. Take Pharrell Williams, for example. In February 2023, Louis Vuitton named him their new men’s creative director, following the legacy of Virgil Abloh. Just a few months later, Pharrell debuted his first collection at Paris Men’s Fashion Week, complete with a show-stopping performance alongside Jay-Z.
Just months after Pharrell Williams launched his debut menswear collection for Louis Vuitton in October 2023, Puma tapped A$AP Rocky as creative director for their motorsport category. This news came hot on the heels of Rihanna, Rocky’s long-term partner and music icon, rejoining Puma in September 2023. Rihanna returned as the face of the brand’s new “Avanti” sneaker after a hiatus from her previous role as creative director for Puma’s Fenty label.
Fashion Week isn’t just for models! It’s a star-studded event that attracts celebrities from all walks of life, including the music industry. From legendary artists like Madonna to dancing queens like Jennifer Lopez, many musicians have taken the plunge and walked the Fashion Week runway themselves. Here’s a list of some of them:
New York Fashion Week buzzed with purpose on September 16th, 2005. Beyoncé Knowles strutted down the runway at the “Fashion for Relief” charity event. This star-studded show wasn’t just about showcasing the latest trends; it was a powerful act of compassion. Every step Beyoncé took raised money to help victims of Hurricane Katrina, the devastating storm that had struck weeks earlier. The energy in Bryant Park crackled with a mix of fashion excitement and heartfelt support for those affected by the disaster.
On September 27th, 2007, the world of fashion witnessed a showstopper at Milan Fashion Week. Music royalty Rihanna took the Dsquared2 runway by storm, effortlessly strutting her stuff in a head-to-toe black ensemble. This appearance was part of the brand’s Spring/Summer 2008 collection, adding some glamour and star power to the event.
Pop star Miley Cyrus wasn’t just sitting in the front row at New York Fashion Week in February 2020. The “Flowers” singer turned heads as she strutted down the runway at Marc Jacobs’ Fall 2020 show. This surprise appearance capped off New York Fashion Week in high style. Cyrus rocked a daring black bra top and wide-legged trousers, showcasing her toned abs. Long black gloves and a zebra print jacket added an edgy touch to the monochrome look. The crowd roared as she confidently owned the runway.
Pop star Dua Lipa wasn’t just singing hits in 2021; she was rocking the runway too! The chart-topping singer behind hits like “Levitating” and “New Rules” stunned the runway at Milan Fashion Week. Dressed in head-to-toe pink, she strutted for the prestigious fashion house “Versace” on September 24th, 2021. This marked Lipa’s modeling debut for the Spring/Summer 2022 collection, adding another impressive achievement to her already booming career. The “Don’t Start Now” singer stole the spotlight, proving she’s a force to be reckoned with in music and fashion.
The 1994 Paris Fashion Week was a pop culture spectacle. Madonna, the queen of pop herself, strutted down the fashion week runway at the Jean Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 1995 show, dazzling the crowd in a shimmering gold ensemble. Adding to the unexpected twist, a poodle puppy trotted playfully by her side, stealing hearts and adding a playful and peculiar vibe to the already unforgettable moment.
Milan Men’s Fashion Week turned heads in January 2022 when Grammy-nominated musician Machine Gun Kelly strutted down the runway for Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall/Winter 2022-2023 collection. Ditching his usual edgy look, Kelly embraced a dazzling ensemble that stole the show. This time, Machine Gun Kelly opted for an all-out sparkle outfit that perfectly captured his signature genre-bending style.
Sam Smith, who is a British singer and songwriter known for his soulful voice and emotional lyrics, made an appearance at the Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show during the Paris Fashion Week on March 2, 2024. The show featured a mix of avant-garde and gothic designs, and Sam Smith’s outfit was no exception. He donned a black leather jacket with silver studs, combined with a silk black shirt, and black leather pants. He also wore chunky boots and a black hat, which added to the gothic vibe. The outfit was completed with silver necklaces and rings.
Jennifer Lopez took fans on a trip down memory lane at Milan Fashion Week! On September 20th, 2019, the singer and actress who brought us the empowering anthem “This Is Me… Now” wowed the crowd at the Versace Spring/Summer 2020 show. Channeling her iconic green Versace dress from the 2000 Grammy Awards, Lopez strutted down the runway with confidence and grace, proving that age is just a number. This epic moment wasn’t just a walk down the catwalk; it was a celebration of a timeless fashion statement.
Are you aware of the Nigerians who attended the big Met Gala event this year (2024)? The Met Gala is a fancy party once a year where celebrities dress up in amazing costumes. They do it to raise money for a famous art museum in New York City called the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This year, the party had a special theme: “Sleeping Beauties: The Garden of Time.” That theme is based on a story written in 1962 by J.G. Ballard. The story is about how rich and powerful people can’t avoid death, no matter how much money they have or how beautiful they are.
In the past, people wore shoes only to protect their feet. Today, however, shoes can be very expensive and fashionable. Some famous designers make shoes from expensive fancy materials, like silk or even jewels! These shoes can cost millions of dollars.
Other expensive shoes might not be made from the most luxurious materials, but they are still very costly because they’re a popular brand or have a unique design.
An Italian designer named Antonio Vietri created a very special pair of shoes called the Moonstar Shoes. These shoes are incredibly expensive, costing a whopping $20 million! Imagine that!
They are high heels made entirely of solid gold, not just any regular heels, though. They also sparkle with 30 beautiful diamonds and have a small piece of a real meteorite from way back in 1576.
The shoes were first shown off at a fancy fashion event in Dubai called MIDE Fashion Week. Believe it or not, they were even delivered by helicopters.
Jada Dubai, a designer known for luxurious shoes, teamed up with Passion Jewellers to create something truly amazing: the Passion Diamond Shoes. These weren’t your everyday shoes.
Made with a combination of shiny gold, soft leather, and elegant silk, they took a whole nine months to craft by hand. But the wait was worth it! Each shoe sparkled with 236 diamonds. One of them even had a giant, super-clear 15-carat diamond near the toes.
Just like something out of a movie, these precious shoes were delivered in style—by helicopters!
Imagine getting a super expensive pair of shoes as a birthday gift. That’s what happened to one lucky person who received a creation by British designer Debbie Wingham. These shoes are actually the world’s third-most expensive pair of footwear.
They were custom-made for this special occasion, using precious stones that the client already owned. It took over 100 hours to carefully craft the shoes by hand.
The design is truly stunning; the base is made of platinum and features a gold plaque. The most eye-catching part is the front, which sparkles with beautiful diamonds. There are three large pink diamonds, each weighing 3 carats, and one blue diamond for contrast. Even the stitching is luxurious—made with threads of 18-carat gold! The finishing touch? The leather parts are painted with 24-carat gold paint, making these shoes shine from every angle.
On December 14, 2008, Iraqi journalist Muntadhar al-Zaidi threw his shoes at US former President George W. Bush. The shoes were later bought for $10 million, and a massive order of nearly 300,000 pairs of similar shoes was placed in a week.
The shoes were thrown at him, probably because many people blamed him for the war and destruction in Iraq.
To celebrate a special occasion, the famous jewellery company Harry Winston decided to create a special pair of shoes. Dorothy’s ruby slippers from the beloved movie “The Wizard of Oz” inspired the creation.
Instead of using sequins like the movie shoes, Harry Winston’s version sparkled with gemstones! They used a whopping 4,600 rubies, which together weighed 1,350 carats. That’s a lot of rubies! They even added 50 carats of diamonds for extra shine.
It took two whole months to carefully craft these amazing shoes. Because of all the gemstones and the time it took to make them, the shoes cost a staggering $3 million. This makes them the fifth-most expensive pair of shoes in the world.
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