Recalling Kim Kardashian’s Marilyn Monroe Dress

[Hypebeast] November 16, 2023 Weekly Digest 🙈 Is the 2024 Met Gala Theme a Jab at Kim Kardashian’s Marilyn Monroe Dress? TLDR: Hypebeast dissects the institute’s ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion’ exhibition while recalling the reality star’s controversial attire. Why It Matters: Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion will display 250 rare gowns packed with history from the Costume Institute’s permanent collection. The items date back to the 17th century and can never be worn again, designed by world-class luxury Houses. The theme has pushed forward an interesting debate: is the 2024 Met Gala theme a subtle jab at reality star and multi-faceted entrepreneur Kim Kardashian? The 43-year-old media personality famously wore Marilyn Monroe’s 1962 “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” dress during the 2023 Met Gala red carpet. The speculation comes after Kardashian made her best efforts to squeeze into the petite dress that hasn’t been worn in decades. After the 2023 Met Gala concluded, images surfaced of the sequined dress with rear tears and fallen crystals that left the garment disheveled. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🧐 10 UK Brands to Watch Out For In 2024 TLDR: From bespoke upcycled jewellery to transatlantic textiles, these are the best British brands to look out for next year. Why It Matters: Burgeoning British brands continue to rise up. While The UK continues to endure political turmoil and an ongoing cost of living crisis, rising labels are managing to stay creative and keep their heads above water. The UK’s buzzing streets are overwhelmed with heavy-hitting talent looking to make a statement. Last year, we closed 2022 by highlighting ten British brands, from A1 Denim, through to splitdat, who went on to achieve amazing things throughout 2023. As we slowly enter the new year, Hypebeast outlines ten UK brands to keep an eye on in 2024, with brand names such as Octi, Sage Nation, LostBoys Channel and more. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🎒 Japanese Rapper Awich's Guide to a Weekend in Tokyo TLDR: The “Queen of Japanese Hip-Hop” shares her favorite bars, restaurants, shops and more for Hypemaps. Why It Matters: Hypemaps from Hypebeast is your guide to the latest and greatest when traveling or exploring your favorite cities. Kicking off its curated guide series, Hypemaps recently caught up with “Queen of Japanese Hip-Hop” Awich to find out where she likes to spend her time on a weekend in Tokyo. In her guide, the artist highlights businesses owned by her fellow Okinawans, places where she enjoys music, gets inspired, and even takes part in some retail therapy. The artist notes that the locations featured are particularly nice for an exciting weeknight but can also be visited during weekdays for a calmer atmosphere. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🚲 Undocked and Unhinged: Meet Jerome Peel and the Citi Bike Boyz TLDR: Following Jerome Peel on a high-intensity joyride from Chinatown to the Bronx to learn more about his eponymous label Peels and the movement known as Citi Bike Boyz. Why It Matters: Jerome Peel is the founder of Citi Bike Boyz, an Instagram account-turned- lifestyle-brand dedicated to shredding the streets of New York on the huge, heavy, pay-per-ride commuter bikes that are about as far away from a modern BMX bike as you can imagine. He’s an avid skateboarder and a clothing designer who makes a wide array of Citi Bike Boyz merchandise while also running Peels, his own label known for customized workshirts and jumpsuits, plus collaborations with brands like Vans and X-girl. The genesis of both Citi Bike Boyz and Peels can be traced to the founder’s love of skateboarding and the DIY mentality it imbued him with. “There were so many things I wanted to do on a skateboard, but I just couldn’t,” he says. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🍻 Stella Artois and Martine Rose Tease Jacket Fully Adorned With Stella Bottle Caps TLDR: UK’s pub subcultures provide the backdrop and inspiration for Stella Artois and menswear designer Martine Rose’s special collaboration. Why It Matters: Rose, who continually energizes Britain’s counterculture movements, designs clothing with the spirit of punk and rebellion in mind. In partnership with Belgian-style lager Stella Artois, the British-Jamaican menswear designer highlights the authenticity of the partnership with a clothing and accessories collection rooted in Stella’s heritage. Included in the Stella Artois x Martine Rose collaboration is a bomber jacket – a hero piece in the entire collection that perfectly represents the vintage-meets-modern spirit of the collab. Fans in the US of both Martine Rose and Stella Artois can enter for a chance to win the jacket as well as other pieces from the full collection through a special sweepstakes. 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