Terri Donnelly
FASHION AWARDS 2021 Guests arrived on the steps of the Royal Albert Hall, and braced the cold (it was a shivery two degrees) in truly spectacular style. The VIPs were then seated for a ceremony full of speeches, performances and some unexpected surprises all hosted by Billy Porter who turned up on the red carpet flanked by a troupe of performative dancers all wearing Richard Quinn. This year the likes of Daniel Lee for Bottega Veneta, Demna Gvasalia for Balenciaga, Jonathan
Anderson for JW Anderson and Loewe, Kim Jones for Dior Men and Fendi, Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons for Prada battled it out for the coveted Designer of the Year award. Meanwhile the BFC Foundation Award saw Bethany Williams, Bianca Saunders, Nensi Dojaka, Priya Ahluwalia and Richard Quinn go head to head. With The Fashion Awards being what it is, the celebs were dressed up to the nines for the evening, with everything from bright face paint to neon outfits spotted
on the red carpet. Dozens of major fashion industry names were in attendance, including design icon Tommy Hilfiger. Elsewhere the Outstanding Achievement Award, which in the past has gone to Miuccia Prada and Giorgio Armani, was given to Tommy Hilfiger for his contribution to the global fashion industry and his continued commitment to creating an inclusive brand that champions people from all backgrounds and experiences. Additionally, the event recognised 50 of the most innovative and inspiring young creative talent from around the world as part of New Wave: Creatives. Below are all the winners from the evening…
Designer of the Year: Kim Jones for Dior Men and Fendi BFC Foundation Nensi Dojaka
Award:
Independent British Brand: Simone Rocha for Simone Rocha Special Recognition Award for Culture Commentary: Dylan Jones Leaders of Change: The 15 designers, brands, creatives, and individuals who created positive change within the fashion industry this past year under three categories: Environment, People and Creativity. Creativity: Recognises designers and brands who made a global impact in the past years through their creativity in design, campaigns, collaborations and firm business foundation as
well as defined the shape of global fashion.
Anderson and Loewe
Bethany Williams for Bethany Williams Gabriela Hearst for Chloé and Gabriela Hearst Phoebe English for Phoebe English Priya Ahluwalia for Ahluwalia Stella McCartney OBE for Stella McCartney
Kim Jones OBE for Dior Men & Fendi
Outstanding Achievement Award: Tommy Hilfiger
Virgil Abloh for Louis Vuitton Men and Off-White
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator: IB Kamara
Environment: Celebrates those who have made a significant contribution towards reducing the environmental impact of our industry to create positive change. They are the leaders and are setting the bar by exploring new business models, design principles, production processes, consumption, and disposal.
Trailblazer Award: Alessandro Michele for Gucci
Alessandro Michele for Gucci Demna Gvasalia Balenciaga
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Jonathan Anderson for JW
Fashion Award for Metaverse Design: cSapphire Chanel was recognised for its pioneering commitment to arts and culture. Faces at the Award. Courtesy Getty Images
Gabrielle Union in Valentino couture and Messika
Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Richard Quinn and Cartier.
Kehlam - in H & M
Munroe Bergdoff in Robert Wun
Kris Jenner in Tommy Hilfiger
Zawe Ashton In Emily Wickstead
Tommy Hilfiger and Dec Ocleppo
Demi Moore in Fendi
Rina Sawayama in Richard Quinn
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MOBO AWARDS 2021 This year’s MOBO awards was held on Sunday, 5 December, at Coventry building society arena, England in a night which celebrated black artists from across the UK, Africa and Caribbean among others. MOBO stands for Music of
Black Origin, the awards have been running for 25 years and celebrate genres such as Hip Hop, Grime, RnB, Soul, Reggae, Jazz, Gospel, and African music talent. The ceremony, was hosted by multi-platinum-selling artist
and actress Leigh-Anne Pinnock and comedian and broadcaster Munya Chawawa, with special guest host Eddie Kadi, who presents BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Official UK Afrobeats Chart Show. The ceremony, which showcases the best black music in the UK, Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond, also hailed London rapper Central Cee as the best drill act. Rapper Dave won album of the year after picking up the most MOBO nominations for
his critically-acclaimed second album, We're All Alone in This Together. What a night! Little Simz and Ghetts were among the many winners at this year’s Mobo awards after claiming their first trophies for best male and female act at the glamourous 24th annual ceremony on Sunday. Nigerian pop star Wizkid also won two awards, for best African act and best international act.
What a night! Little Simz and Ghetts were among the many winners at this year’s Mobo awards after claiming their first trophies for best male and female act at the glamourous 24th annual ceremony on Sunday. The ceremony returned as a live show, at Coventry Building Society Arena, the first time since 2017. There were no awards in 2018 and 2019 and only a virtual ceremony in 2020. Hosted by Munya Chawawa and LeighAnne Pinnock, it featured live
performances by Ghetts, Pa Salieu, Stefflon Don and Ms Banks, Bree Runway, Potter Payper, Tems, NSG and Enny.
Legendary world heavyweight champion boxer Frank Bruno MBE was honored with the MOBO Inspiration Award, in recognition of his indelible impact on British sport, having battled racism and mental health stigma in and outside the ring during his storied rise to the top.
Kanya King and formal heavy boxing champion Frank Bruno.
Tiwa Savage at MOBO 2021
London rising star Central Cee took home Best Newcomer – in association with ASOS and became the inaugural winner of MOBO’s Best Drill Act – in association with Trench.
Before the show, Kanya King CBE, Founder and CEO of MOBO Group, said: "The past 20 months have been extremely challenging for artists everywhere but as always, we are seeing creatives rise up and adapt, even in a global pandemic.
nominees have not only shown resilience but incredible talent and range.
"This year's crop of MOBO
Best female act: Little Simz
Mobo winners 2021 Album of the year: Dave – We’re All Alone in This Together
KANDE COLLECTION Kandi collection presents the runway looks from the ready-to -wear couture at the African Fashion Award in London.
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DR. ROTIMI KUTI CELEBRATES 60TH BIRTHDAY It was a colourful, vibrant and elegant night as Dr. Rotimi Kuti walked into St John’s Church, Beckenham, London for a surprise party organised by the wife Pastor Helen Kuti and the children. It was a party well attended by immediate families, friends and members of his social “Colleagues Club”. Dr. Tim Kuti is a quintessential business colossus, humble, kind and a believer in acts charity. The part was well organised with assorted cuisine and cocktails. Indeed it was a night to remember.
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LIOUS S VUITTON N DESIGNER,, VIRGIL L ABLOH,, DIES S AT T 41.
The announcement of his death, which was posted to his official Instagram page on Sunday afternoon, stated that for more than two years he had privately “battled a rare, aggressive form of cancer, cardiac angiosarcoma.”
Virgil Abloh, the fashion designer who served as men’s artistic director of Louis Vuitton and founded the Milan-based label OffWhite, died Sunday. He was 41.
“Through it all, his work ethic, infinite curiosity, and optimism never wavered. Virgil was driven by his dedication to his craft and to his mission to open doors for others and create pathways for greater equality in art and design,” the statement read. “He often said, ‘Everything I do is for the 17-year-old version of
myself,’ believing in the power of inspire generations.”
deeply art to future
“We are all shocked by this terrible news,” Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy chief executive Bernard Arnault said in a statement. “Virgil was not only a genius designer and a visionary, he was also a man with a beautiful soul and great wisdom. ” Abloh was regarded as one of the most influential and powerful Black designers
of his generation. An artistic polymath, he also worked as a DJ who played festivals such as Chicago’s Lollapalooza and opened for artists such as Travis Scott. He also served as a longtime creative director for rapper Kanye West, who told the New York Times that Abloh was “one of the smartest, fastest, most innovative people I’ve created with.” In 2011, he earned a Grammy nomination for his art direction of West and JayZ’s collaborative album,
“Watch the Throne.” When he began breaking into the fashion world, he remembered feeling like
an outsider. “We got into about 60 percent of the shows,” he told W Magazine about attending his first fashion shows in
Paris with West. “We were a generation that was interested in fashion and weren’t supposed to be
there. We saw this as our chance to participate and make current culture. In a lot of ways, it felt like we
were bringing more excitement than the industry was.” After launching Off-White in 2013, with clothing featuring bold diagonal stripes and his iconic “everything in quotes”
philosophy (think: a black dress with “little black dress” or a scarf with “scarf” written on it in quotes), he quickly ascended to industry leader. Vox dubbed OffWhite “the hottest fashion
brand in the world.” W called Abloh “the King of Social Media Superinfluencers.” Rapper Kanye West, who has 9.5million followers on his social media page, has removed all of the photos from his account following Virgil Abloh's death. Kanye West has deleted all of the posts on his Instagram page following the death of close friend Virgil Abloh. The 44-year-old rapper, who has 9.5million followers on his social media page, removed all of the photos from his account on Monday. Kanye's Instagram page went completely blank around 24 hours after it was revealed that designer Virgil had died from cancer. The rapper is yet to release a statement about the death, but the pair were said to be incredibly close friends. The one remaining Instagram
Story that has remained on his page just shares a link to Donda Live, which in turn pays tribute to Virgil. It reads simply: "In loving memory of Virgil Abloh, the Creative Director of Donda." Following Virgil's death, a number of celebrities paid tribute to the designer, with singer Pharrell writing on Twitter : "My heart is broken. Virgil you were a kind, generous, thoughtful creative genius. Your work as a human and your work as a spiritual being will live forever. Sending love and light to your wife, children, family and day ones you're with the Master now, shine." While Gigi Hadid commented: "I am heartbroken by the loss of my dear friend, and a friend to the world, Virgil Abloh. He was 1 of 1. His kindness and energetic generosity left a lasting impression on every life he touched— he made everyone feel seen and special.
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CELEBRITIES WHO OWNS PRIVATE JETS AND AIRCRAFT
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Model: Gulfstream G650 Cost: $65 million* Net Worth: $240 million*
Celebrities acquire private and aircraft for various reasons. Private jets are usually status symbols that only rich can afford . It gives individuals the luxury of travelling with style and class at their own time and schedule. Commercial flying can be a nightmare for celebrities who are usually swarmed by fans.
Dwayne Douglas Johnson also known as “The Rock” is an American actor, producer, businessman and former professional wrestler. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has the kind of life that most of us can only dream of, but it wasn’t always that way. After his football career ended, Johnson had just $7 to his name. Now, after a successful wrestling career and roles in numerous blockbusters, The Rock is worth over $240 million. The Johnson family travels in their very own $65-million-dollar Gulfstream G650. The former WWE star frequently uses the plane. Although it’s not quite as big as some other private jets, it has everything he needs to work and play, including plenty of seats and a highly-polished table for business!
Kylie Jenner Model: Bombardier Global 7500 Cost: $72 million* Net Worth: $900 million*
Kylie Kristen Jenner is an socialite, model and businesswoman. At 23, world Jenner, million deal.
American
personality,
most of us are trying to survive in and make enough money to stay on the other hand, was casually on a Bombardier Global 7500 like it
a post-college afloat. Kylie dropping $73 was no big
The jet, dubbed Kylie Air, can seat up to ten people. bed for taking an in-flight TV and everything else you huge price tag. With a net can afford it.
has custom pink lighting and It also has a full-size double nap, along with a flat-screen might expect to get for that worth of $900 million, Kylie
Floyd Mayweather Model: Gulfstream 650 Cost: $60 million* Net Worth: $379 million*
Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr. is an American professional boxing promoter and former professional boxer . Owning your own private jet is one something else entirely. Superstar Mayweather splashed $60 million on a Air Mayweather. With huge padded finest leather, there’s plenty of room team.
thing, but branding it is boxing champ Floyd Gulfstream 650, calling it seats upholstered in the for Mayweather’s entire
The General Dynamics plane isn’t Mayweather’s only ridiculously expensive mode of transportation, either. The undefeated fighter has a Bugatti Veyron worth over $1 million and a Ferrari 458. When it comes to travel, Floyd goes all in. Considering his $379 million fortune, it’s just small change!
Tom Cruise Model: Gulfstream IV Cost: $36 million* Net Worth: $428 million*
Thomas Cruise Mapother IV is an American actor and producer. One of the world’s highest paid actor. Tom Cruise is one of the biggest actors in the world – and he likes his gadgets. Considering his $428 million net worth, it’s hardly surprising that Tom picked up a jet for $36 million to get him from one blockbuster to another. The actor likes to public breakups, so Gulfstream IV with an emergency if his anything to go by!
keep his private life private after two very we don’t know who gets to travel on the him. However, he’s probably quite handy in part in CBS’ Mission Impossible franchise is
Celine Dion Model: Bombardier BD 700 Global Express Cost: $42 million* Net Worth: $601 million*
Celine Marie Claudette Dion Is a Canadian singer. She is noted for her powerful and technically skilled vocals. It’s no secret that Celine Dion likes the finer things in life. The talented songstress is a bonafide diva, so you’ll never catch her flying in coach. Celine travels solo in a Bombardier BD 700 Global Express – but don’t worry, there’s plenty of room for her entourage. Not only are there several bathrooms, but a fully-functioning kitchen so attendants can whip up something better than a TV dinner from Walmart for Ms. Dion as she jets from one sold-out concert to another. Celine’s late husband and their children frequently used the $42-million-dollar jet for vacations, too.
Jay-Z and Beyonce Model: Bombardier Challenger 850 Learjet Cost: $40 million* Net Worth: $1.4 billion*
Jay-Z and Beyonce are practically royalty, so traveling in style is essential. With a combined net worth of over $1.4 billion, Bey and Jay decided to go for a Bombardier Challenger 850 Learjet. Not only is the plane fast, but it’s big, too. The jet can accommodate up to 18 passengers, which is perfect considering just how many members of staff they have. According to The Travel, Beyonce bought the $40-million jet as a gift for Jay’s first Father’s Day in 2012 and they’ve used it continuously ever since.
JackieChan Chan Jackie Model:Embraer EmbraerLegacy Legacy650 650 Model: Cost:$20 $20million* million* Cost: NetWorth: Worth:$400 $400million* million* Net
Datuk Fang Shillong born Chan Kongsang and known as Jackie Chan, is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist and stuntman . Jackie Chan has made a career out of moving fast, so it only makes sense that he’s an ambassador for an airplane manufacturer. As a spokesperson for Brazilian company Embraer, Chan gets one or two perks – like his very own private jet. The $20-million-dollar Legacy 650 is just the ticket for the 66year-old star of AT&T’s Rush Hour. “My Legacy 650 is perfect for long trips, and it has everything I need on board,” he explained to Forbes. While he’s probably paid to say that, it doesn’t change the fact that Chan is a very lucky man!
Michael Jordan Model: Gulfstream G550 Cost: $61 million* Net Worth: $1.6 billion*
Michael Jordan might be one of the greatest basketball stars in the world, but when it comes to traveling, he doesn’t play around. The billionaire athlete turned businessman splashed out $61 million on his very own Gulfstream G550, originally decorating it in blue and white to match the University of North Carolina.
O’CLARA FASHION SHOW 2021
The O’Clara Fashion Show 2021 was held in conjunction with ray one photos in London recently. It was a gala night for the benefit of “Mission Herman” action for vulnerable women. Various models paraded the runway with comprehensive African designs. The occasion was a French speaking event with various gospel singers.