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Chic or Unique?

Chic: When it comes to fabulous headwear, surely Anna della Russo, Lady Gaga and most of British wedding guests cannot be wrong! Forget tiaras, designer Piers Atkinson created this headband with a giant, glittery rock perched on top. Mad hatters can now shine bright like a diamond! 

Unique: Are you ready to be the belle of the ball or for spelunking in a cave with this new age headlamp? 

Piers Atkinson, $460, net-a-porter.com

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Jazz Up Your Hermès Scarf With ‘Hermèsmatic’

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Remember the time when you accidentally machine-washed your favorite dress or shirt and it came back a completely different shade? Well, the chic people at Hermès are playing with that concept to cleverly promote their new pop-up concept store.

In the video, a woman walks into the Hermèsmatic to wash her scarf, but this isn’t your everyday laundromat. The woman’s scarf goes from beige to a bright red — and she’s thrilled.

Hermès’ pop-up store is designed to breathe some new life (and fun) back into your classic silk scarves. The service allows customers to bring in their new or vintage silk scarves to be dip-dyed with their washing technique and voila! — a new scarf is born.

Hermèsmatic debuted in Paris, and then traveled to Geneva, Brussels, and Basel, Switzerland. The service is now available at Hermès stores in New York City, and will soon arrive in Washington, D.C., Nashville, and Los Angeles.

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The New Denim Brand People of All Sizes Need to Know About

The Warp + Weft Plus JFK Skinny in Azure, $98. (Photo: Warp + Weft)

Did you know that 67% of women in the USA are size 14 and above? Did you know that clothing companies design the majority of their products for the size 2-8 market?

Meet Sarah Ahmed, the CEO and founder of Warp + Weft, the new jeans brand dedicated to serving the entire population — even that oft-ignored 67%. Ahmed grew up around fabrics, her family operated one of the largest textile mills one which was responsible for making much of the denim used to make the world’s most expensive jeans. With denim in her blood and that 67% on her mind, Ahmed realized that something was missing in the denim world: inclusive sizing. Why should women who are size 14 or above not be able to get their hands on good quality jeans, and why should jeans cost so much money?

After finishing her studies at Parsons the New School for Design, Ahmed decided to start a jeans collection with the promise of bringing a large range of sizes and fair pricing. Launched in May, Warp + Weft is a denim brand where every pair of jeans is under $100 and every fit goes up to size 24 for women and size 40 for men.

Warp + Weft CDG Cigarette in Sandrine, $98. (Photo: Warp + Weft)

The women’s collection has four different styles to choose from — skinny, bootcut, straight and shorts. The men’s collection boasts four styles as well — skinny, tailored, straight and slim. Prices start at $64 for the shorts and go up to $98 for the full-length pants.

Warp + Weft JFK Skinny in White, $98. (Photo: Warp + Weft)

With the size and price taken care of, the last most important thing was the fit — and Ahmed made sure the fit was right on target too. Warp + Weft uses a cotton wrapping technique that Ahmed’s family developed for premium quality fabrics. It has incredible retention and lift (no jean sag) and gives wearers a great fit. The cherry on top of all of this is that Ahmed’s family factory, based in Pakistan, is committed to sustainable practices in order to reduce production’s impact on the environment. Great fit, fair pricing, large sizing, and care for the planet? What more does one need?

Warp + Weft Men’s HDN Skinny in Black, $98. (Photo: Warp + Weft)

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How to ‘Bang’ the Perfect Distressed Hem According to an Expert!

To continue all things denim, we at Yahoo Style are always on a quest for the perfect hemming tricks and where the best place to hem our favorite denim is. However, with Vetements’ uneven denim and Marques’ Almeida’s the-more-fray-the-better style, a raw and uneven hem is the only way to wear your jeans these days! So who better to seek hemming advice from than master tailor Dyuna, from Levi’s NYC store in the Meatpacking District? Being 5 feet 1, I have to get every pair of jeans I wear hemmed, so the Levi’s 501 Skinny is no different. The trick, according to Dyuna, is to “go about an inch above the ankle — this will fray up about 1/2 inch and the actual length will end up about 1.5 inches above the ankle.”

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6 Crazy Denim Styles to Know About This Summer

Yahoo Style’s Denim Week revealed that Levi’s is the fashion industry’s favorite jeans brand and that even the ladies who lunch in Oscar de la Renta will want to be in jeans come next spring thanks to the high-end designer diving into denim for its 2018’s resort collection. So what else is new? How about the craziest denim styles you need to know about this summer?

These far out, fashion-forward styles might look a little strange, but with all high concept designs, it will trickle down in a few seasons and soon you too might be considering a pair of inside-out jeans or perhaps a pair of detachable denim.

After all, who doesn’t love the option of being able to rip off the bottoms of your jeans when the weather changes? From the most distressed to the most outrageous in price, here are the fashion-forward jeans trends worth watching.

Y/Project Detachable Cut-Out Side Jeans, $460, OpeningCeremony.com

Y/Project is one of the cool kids in Paris so expect nothing less than a dose of French avant-garde when it comes to jeans this summer. These 1/3 jeans, 1/3 cut-offs, and 1/3 leg warmers combo might be a little strange looking, but with the right accessories and some attitude, these could be a winner.

Citizens of Humanity Estella Side Ruffle Jeans, $328, Shopbop.com

Citizens of Humanity is a favorite with the fashion crowd, and these side ruffles are definite social media click bait. They’re a must for any influencer who wants to give her fans what they need: some ruffle-mania.

Faustine Steinmetz Cut-Out Cropped Jeans, $751, Brownsfashion.com

Faustine Steinmetz‘s trademark is the ultra distressed denim, which put the French-born designer on the fashion map. Denim in mellow yellow with a slash around the waist is tame for Steinmetz, but these are definitely not the faint-of-heart.

  Ben Taverniti Unravel Project Inside-Out Crop Jeans, $975, Barneys.com

Fancy a new style and not sure which direction to take? Take a cue from the Kardashians‘s go-to pants designer and just turn yours inside-out — and boom, a new style! And probably a lot less than $975, too.

Vetements X Levis Distressed Zip-Detailed High Rise Straight Leg Jeans, $1,715, www.Net-a-Porter.com

Vetements is the brand that started the uneven hem craze from a few seasons ago. They’ve now teamed up with Levi’s to create a pair of black zip jeans that completely open up to let you show some leg.

Vetements X Levis Distressed Denim Shorts, $1,000, www.Net-a-Porter.com

And if the full pair is not to your style or taste, Vetements X Levis has a shorts version with a zipper that unzips the entire pair in half!

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Priyanka Chopra, Yara Shahidi, Wiz Khalifa, and Friends Star in New Gap Video

Gap, the iconic American brand, might be on its way back to being the go-to clothing line for denim, khakis, and white T-shirts. The brand released a new short video — directed by fashion veteran and the new editor in chief of British Vogue, Edward Enninful — celebrating American optimism.

For the video, Enninful, a stylist who has always pushed for more diversity in the fashion industry, selected a group of individuals whom he has worked with, championed, and admired — people he feels embody American culture today.

“I love the optimistic American style that Gap celebrates and the simplicity of the basic white T-shirt that allows you to be yourself,” Enninful said in a statement. “Growing up, I loved the imagery I saw from America, as it celebrated being the land of the free and home of the brave. This project is about authenticity and people living their truths.”

The cast includes actress Prinyanka Chopra, rapper Wiz Khalifa, model Christie Brinkley, actress Yara Shahidi, as well as model-activists Adwoa Aboah, Maria Borges, Alek Wek, and many more. The infectious video has the cast singing along to Boney M’s “Sunny” and busting their own moves while dressed in a classic Gap white T-shirt and denim.

When asked what gap she would like to see filled, Chopra said in a statement: “The most important one for me is empowering women. Women need to be given an opportunity to stand on their feet and do the best they can for themselves.”

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Warby Parker's New Collaboration Brings Sunglasses With a Higher Cause

Warby Parker X Robert Rauschenberg Collaboration Sunglasses Collection (Photo: Courtesy of Warby Parker)

“Art can change the world” was a philosophy the late great American artist Robert Rauschenberg believed in. The socially-conscious eyewear brand Warby Parker, meanwhile, believes that creative problem solving drives social change and improves the livelihood of individuals and communities. Now these two principles are joining forces to make a difference, one pair of shades at a time.

‘Primrose Crystal’ from Warby Parker X Robert Rauschenberg Collaboration Sunglasses Collection (Photo: Courtesy of Warby Parker)

This month, the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation has teamed up with Warby Parker to create a limited-edition collection of sunglasses to celebrate the Museum of Modern Art’s upcoming exhibition on the artist: “Robert Rauschenberg: Among Friends.” As a part of the deal, the glasses company has made a donation to the artist’s legacy grant program, which provides fellowships, travel, and research stipends to artists and organizations of all disciplines addressing global challenges through creative work.

Ruby, the MoMA Exclusive from Warby Parker X Robert Rauschenberg Collaboration Sunglasses Collection (Photo: Courtesy of Warby Parker)

The glasses themselves, each inspired by the works of Robert Rauschenberg, are crafted in a limited-edition range of four dual colors. Bright crystal hues make them fun and colorful, while the $95 can be well justified — as it goes not only towards a great cause but, as always with Warby Parker, gets a pair to someone in need for every pair sold.

The collection is available on May 18 through MoMA Design and Warby Parker.

To learn more about the Artists as Activist Grant Program, go to RobertRauschenberg.com

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'Smoking Weed in Couture' Is Vibe of New High-End Collaboration

Model wearing a T-shirt from Creatures of the Wind x System magazine’s collaboration. (Photo: Courtesy of Creatures of the Wind/Stella Schnabel)

Creatures of the Wind is one of those rare fashion labels that is able to be super luxe and high fashion but still has that edgy and indie vibe to it. This is very much the aesthetic of its designers Shane Gabier and Christopher Peters — downtown meets high-end — and, fittingly, their Pre-fall 2017 collection features pieces embroidered with images of weed.

When System Magazine founders Alexia Niedzielski and Elizabeth von Guttman got a whiff of the creations, they requested a special collection be created in tandem with their recent 4/20 “Weed” issue. And the resulting pieces, Niedzielski says, “perfectly captured our approach of smoking weed in couture!”

Model wearing a cap and fur coat with embroideries from Creatures of the Wind x System magazine’s collaboration. (Photo: Courtesy of Creatures of the Wind/Stella Schnabel)

The collaboration includes four styles — a parka ($2500), a fur coat (made to order), sweaters ($150), and T-shirts (starting at $135) — with hand-drawn embroideries.

Made-to-order fur coat by Creatures of the Wind x System magazine.

Red vintage sweater, $150, by Creatures of the Wind x System magazine.

Creatures of the Wind’s Chris Peters says of the collaboration: “Marijuana has historically been a symbol of freedom, creativity, and acceptance; it’s been great working with System Magazine, a true champions of these ideals.”

The collection launches May 12th at justoneye.com and farfetch.com.

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Superstar DJ Mark Ronson on Speedos, Fiona Apple, Lexus, and Men’s Style

Mark Ronson posing with the new Lexus LC 500h. (Photo: Courtesy of Lexus)

Good music and a hot car sounds like the ultimate road trip, no? Add some great luggage, and we’re all set. So what happens when Lexus launches its LC Coupé on the hedonistic island of Ibiza and gets favorite DJ of celebrities and fashionistas, Mark Ronson, to collaborate on some unique sounds for the guests? A good time, of course.

The Lexus “Make Your Mark” collaboration is all about the experience you get when you’re in the new car — which does feel like you’re sitting inside an Hermès bag because it’s so luxe.

We caught up with Ronson about his favorite summer tunes when he’s on the road and what his no-no’s are when it comes to men’s style.

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Yahoo Style: What is your go-to look when you are performing onstage or DJ’ing?

Mark Ronson: There is a different vibe when I am DJ’ing to playing music live. Because I came up DJ’ing in hip-hop clubs, there is something that feels a little ridiculous to me about DJ’ing in a suit unless I am at some fancy event when I have to dress up. I always feel like if I am not dressed slightly B-Boyish, it feels weird, especially if I am scratching; it feels weird in a designer suit that is a little tight. It changes the mood, and you want people to get crazy and have a good time. I love the way the people from the ’70s [dress], like Grandmaster Flash in his Adidas jumpsuit, and I usually have a bit of a modern take on that. When I am playing guitar, it’s slightly different. When we are on tour, there are so many musicians onstage you want everybody to have a bit of a uniform vision, whether it’s a pastel T-shirt under a suit. I did a couple of performances with Lady Gaga when she was launching her last record. For her, I felt I needed to dress it up a little because she is in some amazing rhinestone number. I mean, I am never going to be up to her level, but I try a little so I don’t make her look bad. So there’s a couple more sequins in there.

What are the top three songs you cannot do any long journeys without?

I would say Stevie Wonder’s “Superwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You),” something from Tame Impala, maybe from their second album, “Apocalypse Dreams” — that is a good driving song. And “Go With the Flow” from Queens of the Stone Age. You sort of want something that is, like, soothing and warm.

What is the guilty-pleasure song you play in the car when no one else can hear you?

Hmm … I wouldn’t say it was guilty because it’s actually an amazing album, but the second Fiona Apple album that came out about 15 years ago. The songs are obviously written from the point of view of a very angry woman about breakups, and they are such clever songs because the lyrics are so biting. But to see two dudes in a car on a road trip singing these songs at top of our lungs must be quite funny. Me and my friend were singing these hard-core estrogen anthems on our road trip to Vegas out of the window. It’s amusing to sing it out loud, and I know all the words to the second Fiona Apple album!

What do you think will be the summer tune of 2017?

I don’t really know because I haven’t been listening to so much new stuff, and as far as house and dance music, those are the genres I am not so up-to-date on at the moment. I am working on a bunch of new stuff that I am super-super-excited about, and I am not being coy or annoying about who I am working with, but I just don’t want to jinx it. But I am excited to be able to play that for the first time. I need to get my mind together and start prepping for the festivals and music I am going to be playing. I have to sometimes construct the set in my head because I play music that ranges — it’s not just one tempo, I have to figure out my transition and my arc, and I have to be aware of who I play after. I spend weeks preparing for the summer shows.

What in your opinion are fashion no-no’s for men in the summer?

It’s hard because every culture is different. I wouldn’t necessarily wear Speedos, but when you see a bunch of Italian men on the beach, it kind of looks normal. It’s just not for me! Also when you are in the airport in security and you see people already in flip-flops and shorts, I’m always like, “Hang on, mate, you’re not on holiday yet! You have a nine-hour flight!” I live in Cali now, so I am also becoming a little more forgiving about a few things than before.

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The Ultimate Road Tripping Car & What To Pack

This summer, we have offered new ideas on our new looks from bikinis to sandals to best sunglasses. To round this week off, lets look at how to get out of town and enjoy it all. A road trip is always a good idea especially when you get to trip it in a sleek new sporty number from Lexus. The launch of their new Lexus LC (starting price $92,000) means your suitcase and accessories should match your car! Visually a sexy looking car, the interior of this new baby from feels like the inside of an Hermes bag – pure luxury and on a side note, the sound system (Mark Levinson audio) is pretty epic too because one cannot be on a road trip in a cool ride without good music! Inspired by this new level of luxe and customization, here are the 5 new bags, packed and ready for you to hit the road. The question now is, where does one cruise to and to what kind of music?

Photograhy: Casey Hollister Packed by: Julie Tong

Paravel Stowaway Collapsible Suitcase

(Credits: Clockwise from bag) Paravel Stowaway Collapsible Suitcase, $275, paravel.com Hermès Constance III 24 Bag, $14,800, available at Hermès stores nationwide. For store information, please call 1-800-441-4488 or visit www.hermes.com  Ray-Ban Ja-Jo, $165, ray-ban.com Lano Lips Hands All Over Intense Hand Cream, $30, net-a-porter.com Hermès Women’s Sandals, $290.00, available at Hermès stores nationwide. For store information, please call 1-800-441-4488 or visit www.hermes.com Bracelets, stylist’s own Levi’s 501 Skinny Jeans in Old Hangouts, $98, levi.com  TommyxGigi Color block Shirt, $149.50, tommy.com

Rimowa Limbo Cabin MW in Carmona Red

(Credits: Clockwise from bag) Rimowa BLimbo Cabin MW in Carmona Red, $850, available at the Rimowa store at 535 Madison Ave. New York, NY 10022, please call 212.758.1060 for more information or visit rimowa.com www.rimowa.com  MIKOH Jamaica Bikini Freedom Red, $112 for top, $90 for bottom, mikoh.com  Sara Battaglia for Salvatore Ferragamo Rainbow leather messenger with gold gancio, $1590, ferragamo.com  TommyxGigi Colorblock Skirt, $149.50, tommy.com  Sanayi 313 Raffia Pom Pom Slippers, $743, farfetch.com Chanel Sunglasses, $535, chanel.com Charlotte Tilbury Instant Look in a Palette, charlottetilbury.com Meant Simply The Wonder Polish, $43, meantsimply.com  Liquid Lipstick, $20, anastasiabeverlyhills.com 

Raden A22 Carry

(Credits: Clockwise from kaftan) Pippa Holt Embroidered Striped Cotton Kaftan, $930, net-a-porter.com  Ray-Ban Clubround Wood, $340, ray-ban.com TommyxGigi Leather Saddle bag, $220, tommy.com  Hilfiger Collection Cactus Wedge Espadrille, $190, tommy.com L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Hydra Nutrition Facial Oil SPF 30, $20, lorealparisusa.com  Tory Burch Batik Floral One-Piece, Retail $250, toryburch.com  Raden A22 Carry, $295, raden.com  Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow, $68, charlottetilbury.com Facial-Oil Essential Rinse by Younghee Purifying Scalp and Hair Toner, $29, essentialrinse.com 

Ookonn Changeable Handle Edition

(Credits: Clockwise from bag) Ookonn Changeable Handle Edition, $2,780, ookonn.com  Mystique Pom Pom Crystal Slides, $168, shopbop.com  Chanel Gabrielle Bag, $3, 200, available at select Chanel boutiques nationwide. For more information, please call (800) 550 0005 Ray-Ban Ja-Jo, $165, ray-ban.com  MIKOH Loihi Top in Polynesia, $112, matching bottom, $112, mikoh.com www.mikoh.com Tory Burch 4T Printed Tory Tunic, $278, toryburch.com  Joie Bernetta Sarong, $128, joie.com  TAN-LUXE The Water Hydrating Self-Tan Water, $50, tan-luxe.com  Lancôme Le Metallique Metallic Lip Lacquer in 12 Iron Nude, $22, lancome-usa.com 

Rimowa Bossa Nova Cabin MW in Jet Green and Beige

(Credits: Clockwise from hat) Lily Pulitzer x Eugenia Kim Cabana Hat, $148, available at select Lily Pulitzer stores, lilypulitzer.com  Chanel Gabrielle Backpack, $2, 900, available at select CHANEL Boutiques nationwide. For more information, please call (800) 550 0005. MIKOH New Zealand One Piece – Botanical Forest, $218, mikoh.com Sanayi 313 Garofano Slippers, $1,098, matchesfashion.com  Rimowa Bossa Nova Cabin MW in Jet Green and Beige, $1,095, available at the Rimowa store at 535 Madison Ave. New York, NY 10022, please call 212.758.1060 for more information or visit www.rimowa.com Tory Burch T-Tile Beach Towel, $125, toryburch.com Nars Cosmetics Satin Lipstick, $28, narscosmetics.com Giorgio Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 14 Deep, $64, giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com

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5 Books To Know About this Summer

Day 3 of Power Styles for the Summer and we already have you covered for sunglasses, swimwear, sandals and what summer staples to invest in. We now bring you the summer reads to know about so you can start planning your book club schedule. From murder mysteries to backstabbing family members, the summer beach reads this season is more than just a pretty cover. They also transform us to the locations they are set in. After you are done with these wonder works of fiction, lets talk about taking that trip to Patmos, the English countryside, Singapore and maybe even finding that remote island off the Palawan Coast in Philippines! Or we can just make do with the detailed descriptions of each place from the following books?! Keep calm and carry on reading.

The Destroyer by Christopher Bollen (photo: courtesy of Harper Collins)

The Destroyers by Christopher Bollen

A murder mystery set on the glamorous island of Patmos in Greece between 2 best friends who grew up in New York. Christoper Bollen (Orient and Lighting People) takes us on an very sophisticated and stylish journey with these characters and describes the island with a dreamy ease and insider anecdotes that you sort of feel you know this island by the time you are finished with the book. This novel is the perfect beach read, Bollen’s writing is sharp, the story is exciting and keeps you wanting to know what game is being played and who is masterminding it all? The Destroyer out June 27th from Harper Collins

Party Girls Die in Pearls: An Oxford Girl Mystery by Plum Sykes (photo courtesy of Harper Collins)

Party Girls Die in Pearls: An Oxford Girl Mystery by Plum Sykes

This summer, Plum Sykes’ (Bergdorf Blondes and Debutant Divorcée) latest book takes us back to 1985, the height of big hair sprayed hair and girls still in pearls attending balls! Set in Oxford University where the new girl discovers a dead body and with the help of an American student sets out to solve this case. Sykes gives us a first hand insider look into this college or uni as we like to call it and all its strange and old traditions it still upholds. Another murder mystery but funnier than the usual Agatha Christie. Plum Sykes in the fashion world need no introduction. She was THE IT girl from London living in NY and working at Vogue. Her writing always had this underlying sense of ‘is she piss taking or is she being series?’ She has a way of making fun of her world but yet reporting on it with such accuracy. Party Girls Die in Pearls is out May 9 from Harper Collins

Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan

Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan

The last of the Crazy Rich Asian trilogy, Rich People Problems finally tells us what happens to Tyresell Park, who Astrid marries and how much are the Sheungs and the Youngs really worth?! As always, set predominately in Singapore with some side trips to Rajasthan, Laos and some remote island off the Palawan coast in Philippines, this last book is still ridiculous and still funny. Kevin Kwan obviously knows this world well and how silly the wealth really are in the Far East, not to mention the jealously, backstabbing and family feuds. A total guilty pleasure and a beach read special! Hardcover out May 23 on Amazon.com

Girl in Snow by Danya Kukafka ((photo courtesy of Simon & Schuster))

Girl in Snow by Danya Kukafka

Set in a sleepy suburb of Colorado, a high school girl’s dead body is discovered and 3 main characters emerge. Slowly accusations spread and the unsettling eeriness of who done it in this small suburban town slowly reveals each person’s inner lives. A debut novel by Tanya Kukafka, this book is promising to be the IT ‘girl’ book of the year! Girl in Snow is out August 1 from Simon and Schuster

Into the Water by Paula Hawkins (photoL courtesy of Penguin Random House)

Into the Water by Paula Hawkins

How does one follow up a novel that sold 18M copies worldwide and got made into a Hollywood movie? Write another knicker gripper and set it in a quaint English countryside of Beckford. Into the Water is an addictive psychological suspense thriller that will make you want to go to Beckford and take a good look at that river to see what the fuss is about! Out May 2 On Amazon.com

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Ashley Graham's H&M Dress Made Her Feel 'Confident and Sexy' at the Met Gala

  Ashley Graham in a custom H&M gown at the Met Gala 2017 (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

This year’s Rei Kawakubo themed Met Gala has proven to be one of the most fashion-forward in its nearly 70-year history: Katy Perry stunned the crowd in her custom red Maison Martin Margiela gown by John Galliano and Rihanna pulled off Comme des Garçons’ Fall 2016 runway opening look to the delight of social media and her die-hard fans.

But some looks, while equally stunning, were also slightly more, shall we say, wearable. H&M, one of the co-sponsors of the 2017 Met Gala, worked with models Ashley Graham, Stella Maxwell, singer Joe Jonas and Future and proved fast fashion has a place on the red carpet.

The red-and-white, body-hugging gown looked sensational on Graham, with just the right amount of drama. Perhaps inspired by Commes des Garçons’ ‘War and Peace’ collection from Spring 2015?

“The design experience was very collaborative and personal, Graham, 29, tells Yahoo Style. “They created something that really represented my aesthetic and made me feel confident and sexy.”

H&M Illustration of Ashley Graham’s Met Gala 2917 gown

Model Stella Maxwell in a custom pearl dress by H&M (Photo by Venturelli/WireImage)

Stella Maxwell, a model, loved the green aspect to her dress. “I love to feel comfortable and sexy and the dress H&M designed really plays to both of those qualities,” she tells Yahoo Style. “I also love that it is made of organic silk as I believe sustainability should be considered when designing and creating anything today.”

The illustration detailing Stella Maxwell’s custom pearl dress by H&M

Joe Jonas in custom H&M burgundy pinstripe suit (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

Joe Jonas, not surprisingly, was inspired by music when he worked with the H&M designers to create his look. “I find it very inspiring to see the beauty around me,” the 27-year-old tells Yahoo Style. “It can be in people’s style, or even just being in a beautiful city. It’s all related. Your style is an expression of who you are, just like the music you like or create.”

Illustration from H&M of Joe Jonas’ custom suit

  Future in a custom black tails suit by H&M (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Future’s black tails looked dapper from the front but from behind, the jacket comes alive with a custom print.

Detailed illustration of Future’s black tails by H&M

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo With Some of Our Favorite Pieces Inspired by Mexico

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, a celebration of our Mexican neighbors’ rich culture, history, and zest for life, we look at the country that gave us Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Luis Barragán to name a few. President Trump might want to erect a wall to divide America and Mexico, but we’d like to to honor the incredible artisans from Mexico and their unique crafts and skills. So here are seven of the best designs to showcase the some of the best Mexico has to offer.

Christian Louboutin Mexicaba Shoe guru Christian Louboutin has collaborated with Taller Maya on the Mexicaba bag to help the Yucatan Peninsula preserve its unique craft skills. The bag launched on May 4, and 10 percent of the profits from the sales will be donated directly to the foundation, as well as to the artisans who worked on this bag.

Christian Louboutin Mexicaba, $1,490, christianlouboutin.com

Amandina Designers Joana Valdez and Georgina Duarte started the brand in 2009 and have since won Vogue Mexico’s “Who’s on Next” with their artisanal jewelry. Their mission is to revive mestizo traditions through their modern and contemporary designs, which use metals like gold and silver with precious stones.

Amandina Sapphire Bar Earrings, $300, Cooperativeshop.com

Anndra Neen Founded by Phoebe and Annette Stephens, whose aesthetic is a mixture of antique European jewelry and the metalwork techniques of Mexico. Each piece is unique and hand made by artisans in their Mexico City workshop.

Alpaca-silver and Brass Large Cage Clutch, $850, Anndreaneen.com

Daniela Bustos Maya

Working with ancient coins with Aztec symbols and using special weaving techniques, Daniela Bustos Maya’s designs are a nod to the Yucatan traditions.

Cream Hand Woven Pulsera Entrelazada Bracelet, $95, shoplatitude.com

Truss

Founded in 2013 by Gillian Tozer and Elise Durbecq, Truss collaborates with small business owners and local artisans to create handmade custom accessories in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Large Bucket Bag, $295, Barneys.com

Yakampot Launched in 2012 by two longtime friends, Francisco Cancino and Concha Orvañanos, Yakampot aims to promote Mexican cultural heritage through their design and by using a traditional method of making their clothing. They collaborate with indigenous artisans and focuses on their two treasured principles — aesthetic and culture.

Yakampot Rina Blouse, $184, Cooperativeshop.com

Duo De Mar Working with the Mexican artisans to create sophisticated beachwear using natural fibers and textures and looking to the Riviera Maya for inspiration, the designers of Duo De Mar mix the laid-back culture of Mexican life with a contemporary style.

Duo De Mar Coral Bag, $255, Cooperativeshop.com

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Rihanna Schools Us In How To Wear Turquoise Jewelry

All eyes were on Rhianna and her deluxe fur coat at the Dior Sauvage Cruise 2018 show in LA last night.

And yes, the singer owned the night — in particular, with her turquoise jewelry. Her oversized rings and bracelets accented her controversial fur coat, and fit right in with the dessert setting. It takes style skill to stand out among 800 guests, including celebs Charlize Theron, Brie Larson and Kiernan Shipka. We bow down.

If you’re inspired by Rihanna, go forth and shop her look — or rather, emulate it — with some key turquoise pieces. The trick here is to pile them on, the more the better.

Rihanna at the Dior show (Photo: Getty Images)

Jessie Western, London

London-based Jessie Western’s collection of one-off jewelry, bags, shoes and clothes has been carefully selected and curated. Kates Hudson and Moss are fans.

Turquoise and spiny oyster cluster ring, approximately $515, jessiewestern.com

Hummingbird animal power fetish necklace, approximately $192, jessiewestern.com

Nathalie, Santa Fe

Former French Vogue editor Nathalie Kent opened her store Nathalie Santa Fe back in the ’90s and has since been the go-to source for fashion stylists and insiders looking for vintage and genuine western accessories, clothing and turquoise jewelry.

Antique Navajo bracelet, $995, nathaliesantafe.com

Turquoise ladder earrings, $360, nathaliesantafe.com

Sweet Leaf Silver 

If you are still not convinced, check out the Instagram of @sweetleafsilver and you will understand the beauty and timelessness of turquoise. Jen Marlow, 25, has been wearing old Navajo rings since she was 16. And yes, they’re a fashion staple.

Cage turquoise cuff, $150, Sweetleafsilver.com 

Turquoise ring, $100, Sweetleafsilver.com

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Must-See Rap Review of the Met Ball: 'Half the Red Carpet was Naked'

This year’s Met Gala was equal parts glam and slam. There’s divine Met Ball newbie Celine Dion using her shoe as a telephone. There’s Bella Hadid and her see-through Alexander Wang jumpsuit. Not to mention, Kendall Jenner’s La Perla non-dress. Who better to break down the Met Ball hits and misses than rapper Hats and Raps, giving folks a slice of Rei Kawakubo.

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Kate Middleton’s Favorite Designer Just Launched a New Bag And We Can’t Wait To Get Our Hands On It!

Alexander McQueen’s Box Bag in an embossed croc green

Meet the ‘Box Bag’ from Alexander McQueen, inspired by antique luggage and treasure chests with a unique fold and twist lock closure. The bag comes with a detachable wide leather strap so you can switch it up with a chain option for night time, which makes this our new favorite day-to-night bag of the week!

Alexander McQueen is a favorite go-to label for Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cornwall and with her penchant for recycling shoes and bags, we’re betting this is will be seen on her soon. It comes in medium and small, in classic colorways as well as seasonal colors and skins.

Alexander McQueen’s Box Bag in white leather

The Box Bag starts at $1790 for the small to $1990 for the medium style and is available at www.AlexanderMcQueen.com and at Alexander McQueen boutiques worldwide.

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