Fashion and Style: Trending Stories from Yahoo News

Nicole Kidman is Wearing Alexander McQueen on the Met Gala 2016 Red Carpet
The star was striking in a caped gown on Monday at the Costume Institute.

AI participated in designing this supermodel-worn dress at the Met Gala

AI participated in designing this supermodel-worn dress at the Met GalaTechnology has officially infiltrated fashion, and last night’s star-studded Met Gala served as proof. The glamorous event, always known to set the fashion police’s tongues wagging, took on a very 21st-century theme on Monday, with guests offering their takes on this year’s theme — Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology. Thoroughly embracing this modern marriage are IBM and Marchesa, who debuted a so-called “cognitive dress” on supermodel Karolina Kurkova. On my way! @marchesafashion #MetGala #emotionalintelligence #wearabletech @ibm #MetGala2016 pic.twitter.com/nyI6OR22wC — Karolina Kurkova (@karolinakurkova) May 2, 2016 Calling it a “first-of-its-kind garment with cognitive inspiration woven into every step of the creative process — from concept and R&D, to design, and finished product,” the dress comes from the combined atelier of fashion powerhouse Marchesa and none other than IBM’s Watson. Not only is this AI powering hotel concierges, giving us recipes, and tracking the Masters golf tournament, it’s now designing dresses as well. Who says you can’t do it all? “This all started when we learned about the Met Gala theme,” Ann Rubin, VP of branded content and global creative at IBM, told AdAge. “That is how we talk about Watson — using cognitive technology to help humans do things better.” The cognitive capabilities of the dress are contingent upon “a mix of Watson APIs, cognitive tools from IBM Research, solutions from Watson developer partner Inno360, and the creative vision from the Marchesa design team.” To design the gown, Marchesa chose five human emotions for its final creation to convey — joy, passion, excitement, encouragement, and curiosity. Then came IBM Research, who used their new cognitive color design tool to translate these emotions into various hues and image aesthetics. Related : Watch IBM’s Watson-powered robot bust a move — and sing Then, IBM explains, Watson came into play, suggesting “color palettes that were in line with Marchesa’s brand and the identified emotions, which [came] to life on the dress during the Met Gala.” Kurkova’s dress represents the latest in IBM Watson’s efforts to more seamlessly integrate its technology into everyday life (though in this case perhaps working from the top down). “The IBM and Marchesa collaboration is just one example of how cognitive computing is unlocking creativity and discovery,” reads a related IBM statement. “This underlying technology is enabling discoveries in industries far removed from fashion, such as pharmaceuticals, engineering, environmental and ecological exploration, and more. This collaboration provides a look at a not-so-distant future where cognitive technologies are intrinsic in everything we do and create.”

 

Fashion glitterati descend on Cuba for Chanel runway show

Children play at Paseo del Prado street ahead of unveiling of Chanel's latest Cruise collection in HavanaBy Sarah Marsh HAVANA (Reuters) – First came U.S. President Barack Obama and the Rolling Stones. Now global fashion’s glitterati including supermodel Gisele Bundchen are descending upon Cuba for Chanel’s runway show extravaganza later on Tuesday. Chanel will be the first major fashion house to send models down the catwalk in Cuba, highlighting warming relations with the West.

 

Fashion’s finest bring glamour, audacity and futuristic vibes to the Met Gala red carpet

Zoe Saldana in Dolce & GabbanaHeld the first Monday in May in New York, USA, the Met Gala is a high-glam event that draws a multitude of celebrities to its red carpet. The 2016 edition — held May 2 and chaired by fashion’s queen bee, Anna Wintour — was themed “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology,” which guests channeled with elegance, audacity and extravagance. The cream of the American fashion and movie industries took to the red carpet at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art alongside other prestigious guests, such as Charlotte Casiraghi, Princess of Monaco, who stood out in a Gucci silk chiffon dress with multicolored layers.

 

Celebrities and elite unleash tech-themed outfits at Met Gala

Singer-Songwriter Taylor Swift arrives at the Met Gala in New YorkCelebrities and the elite unleashed tech-themed haute couture at the Met Gala on Monday night in New York, lighting up the Twittersphere much like a dress worn by Claire Danes. Danes caused an early flurry on social media wearing a Zac Posen dress, similar to Cinderella’s ball gown, which was illuminated from underneath as she walked the red carpet. Pop singer and co-chair of the Gala, Taylor Swift, however appeared to win the night.

 

Couture jewelry from Chanel, Dior and Balenciaga to go under the hammer in Paris

Roger Jean-Pierre for Givenchy, circa 1960.As part of its Haute Couture auction, Artcurial’s new Hermès Vintage & Fashion Arts department will be selling two private collections in Paris on July 4. The sale will include a collection of haute couture jewelry — pieces created at the request of designers to accessorize their collections — and items from the catwalk collections of Elisabeth de Senneville, an influential fashion designer of the 1980s. The upcoming auction, which will be held in Paris, France, will see collectors and couture fashion fans bid for around a hundred pieces of jewelry from some of the biggest fashion houses, such as Chanel and Dior, as well as 130 items from the professional archives of Elisabeth de Senneville.

 

Yves Saint Laurent launches a road trip-inspired summer makeup collection

Cara Delevingne wearing makeup from Yves Saint Laurent Beauté’s Savage Escape line.Yves Saint Laurent Beauté is launching a new summer makeup collection inspired by a road trip in the desert. Having given its spring collection a boho-chic vibe with its Boho Stones, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté is moving on to the theme of adventure with its Savage Escape makeup line. With this in mind, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté has created Sahariennes Bronzing Stones, a creamy powder which aims to naturally enhance your complexion.

 

Kate appears on cover of Vogue’s 100th anniversary edition

Britain's Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, visits the Taj Mahal in AgraThe Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, will appear on the cover of the 100th anniversary edition of the British version of fashion magazine Vogue, following in the path of her husband’s late mother, Princess Diana. Late on Saturday Vogue revealed the cover of its June edition on its website, which goes on sale on Thursday, showing a smiling Kate in a rural outdoors setting wearing a green hat, brown jacket and white blouse. “I am hugely grateful that we have been able to continue with our tradition of outstanding royal portraiture,” Vogue editor-in-chief Alexandra Shulman said.

 

From Diana to Rihanna: exhibition pays homage to the women who wore Dior

"Women in Dior - Sublime Elegance of a Portrait" runs May 5 to September 25, 2016, at the Christian Dior Museum in Granville, France.France’s Christian Dior Museum, housed in the fashion designer’s childhood home in Granville, Normandy, is holding a summer exhibition entitled “Women in Dior – Sublime Elegance of a Portrait,” May 5 to September 25, 2016. The exhibition pays homage to the stylish women — princesses, First Ladies, fashion icons, movie stars, musicians and more — who have worn garments designed by the French fashion house, exploring the relationship between the different Dior pieces and their famous wearers. “Women in Dior – Sublime Elegance of a Portrait,” organized by fashion historian and curator Florence Müller, honors these famous figures and the key moments in their lives that saw them create an unbreakable bond with the Dior pieces they wore.

 

UK royal Kate appears on cover of Vogue’s 100th anniversary edition

Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrives for a jeep safari at KazirangaThe Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, will appear on the cover of the 100th anniversary edition of the British version of fashion magazine Vogue, following in the path of her husband’s late mother, Princess Diana. Late on Saturday Vogue revealed the cover of its June edition on its website, which goes on sale on Thursday, showing a smiling Kate in a rural outdoors setting wearing a green hat, brown jacket and white blouse. “I am hugely grateful that we have been able to continue with our tradition of outstanding royal portraiture,” Vogue editor-in-chief Alexandra Shulman said.

 

Anna Ewers and Andreea Diaconu take a trip to the beach for H&M

Anna Ewers strikes a pose for the H&M summer 2016 campaign.Swedish retail giant H&M unveiled the advertising campaign for its summer 2016 collection on Thursday, featuring high-profile models Anna Ewers and Andreea Diaconu. The photos for the campaign are accompanied by a film directed by Amir Chamdin, which can be viewed on the H&M YouTube channel. Barely a month after its advertising campaign for the #HMLovesCoachella collection, H&M propels us into the heart of the summer season with the first photos and a film made for its summer 2016 collection.

 

UK fashion label Warehouse to debut fresh collection as part of re-launch

Warehouse websiteBritish high street brand Warehouse is set to debut a revamped collection to carve its niche against fellow retailers Zara, COS and & Other Stories.

 

Supermodel Gisele Bündchen to release mass-market edition of her $700 coffee table book

Gisele Bündchen's Taschen bookSupermodel Gisele Bündchen is set to release a more affordable, mass-market edition of her Taschen photography book on May 10, reports Women’s Wear Daily. The new edition of the fashion-focused coffee table book, which includes more than 300 photographs from Bündchen’s modeling days will retail for $69.99, compared to the original’s $700 price tag. It was limited to a total of 1,000 numbered copies signed by Gisele Bündchen, in addition to an Art Edition of 100 copies, with the latter including a print signed by Juergen Teller.

 

Chloé draws on dance and plays with contrasts for fall 2016 collection

With long, flowing lines, the Chloé fall 2016 collection draws inspiration from the world of dance.After unveiling its “Sun 2016” collection for the summer season, luxury brand Chloé has lifted the lid on the inspirations and key pieces in store for its autumn wardrobe, with a series of looks inspired by dance and contrasts. Rather than drawing directly on dance, it’s the sporty, athletic side of the art and its physical practice that have inspired Cholé’s fall collection, which features a series of loose, flowing looks. Although evidently autumnal, the collection’s silhouettes evolve to follow the different stages of a dancer’s regime, from studio warm-ups to onstage performances.

 

Polo Ralph Lauren unveils US Olympic and Paralympic ceremony uniforms

Polo Ralph Lauren designs for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2016.The Olympic Committee and Polo Ralph Lauren have revealed the US team uniforms for the closing ceremony for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. For the closing ceremony, each participating country will have its own identifiable uniform, created by a home-grown brand.

 

Team U.S.A. Gets the Polo Ralph Lauren Treatment
Meanwhile, the Brits get Stella McCartney, the Swedes H&M and the French Lacoste.

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