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MET GALA 2022: FASHION GALORE AND ‘GILDED GLAMOUR’ ON RED CARPET

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Around 56 celebrities made their debut appearances at the 2022 Met Gala this week, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC including Stormzy, Khloe Kardashian, Phoebe Dynevor, Gunna and James McAvoy. We take a dive into the bold outfits displayed on Monday evening as guests adhered to the “Gilded Glamour” dress code.

Inspired by ‘In America: An Anthology of Fashion‘, guests therefore represented “Gilded Age New York,” a period stretching from 1870 to 1890 on Monday evening. In fact, the Anthology of Fashion exhibition is set to open to the public from May 7 which will uncover the history of US fashion designers working in 19th/20th century America.

Billie Eilish putting her own spin on “The Gilded Age” – wearing a statement Gucci dress inspired by John Singer Sargent’s portrait of Madame Paul Poirson (1885) Her look included a pale green, laced sleeve glove bodice with a satin gold and green corseted drape. She accentuated her glam with an updo hairstyle, and a satin and diamond choker.

The event which was co-chaired by Regina King, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and Lin-Manuel Miranda, Met Gala co-chairs Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds appeared in complementary gilded attire on the red carpet. Lively’s peach, gold and aqua green gown reflected nicely on Reynolds’ chocolate brown velvet tux and Omega timepiece.

Blake Lively
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Here are a few talking points from the star-dazzled evening:

  • Jared Leto and Gucci’s creative director Alessandro Michele amused the red carpet and grabbed attention with a twin trick. Leto, who is not one to shy away from eccentric fashion moments, including his decapitated wax head, paid tribute to his role in House of Gucci, embracing the grandeur 1870 to 1890 era.
Alessandro Michele and Jared Leto
  • Gunna served perhaps his best look ever in this custom Thom Browne look with a diamond-encrusted NFT chain.
  • Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz both arrived in New York City-inspired Ralph Lauren ensembles, a nod to Key’s unforgettable “Empire State of Mind.” Key’s cape which revealed NYC’s iconic skyline on the back, Swizz paid homage to the New York Yankees.
Met Gala 2022: Alicia Keys proves she's still in an 'empire state of mind'  in New York skyline cape | Daily Mail Online
  • Kim Kardashian went all out to celebrate American fashion history, digging into the deep fashion archives of Marilyn Monroe, one of her most iconic gowns.
Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson
Photo Courtesy – Dimitrios Kambouris
Met Gala 2022 Photos: Rosalía, Sky Ferreira, Billie Eilish, Megan Thee  Stallion, Cardi B, Phoebe Bridgers, SZA, Bad Bunny, and More | Pitchfork
Photos Courtsey of Getty Images – Anderson .Paak on the back of his release of his latest single, danced down the Red Carpet. The Grammy-winning artist rocked his signature hairstyle with circular shades and a Gucci ensemble. His overcoat was jewel-encrusted accompanied with wide-legged pants in black leather.

We can only show many of the looks boasted on the evening but who was best dressed in your opinion?

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THE ‘META HOUSE’ TAKEOVER: TO HOST MIXED REALITY EXPERIENCES

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In an effort to advance a more equitable and diverse metaverse, Meta is also participating in the events at Miami Art Week by launching a collaborative project for creators by taking over Miami’s Soho House.

Meta House was unveiled at Miami Art Week, and the activation will feature mixed reality performances by up-and-coming artists and popular artists like Doja Cat.

In our fifth part of Meta’s Metaverse Culture Series, they have brought together COVL and other up-and-coming artists and activists to celebrate both traditional and avant-garde forms of art, much like Miami Art Week does. They address how the Latinx community may improve and preserve its distinct culture in new ways while also making progress toward equity. Additionally, COVL collaborated with Meta’s Spark AR team to give the artwork, which can be viewed on Facebook and Instagram through the camera, a layer of interactivity. The use of AR and VR as artistic media by COVL was a first.

In these changing digital realms, artists are finding new ways to express themselves. Meta is trying to highlight these artists and the opportunities they may present in the future. In order for its metaverse to succeed, creators will have to help develop more captivating, unique, and original experiences. Meta can’t accomplish this on its alone. So for example we see projects on Instagram such as new exhibitions with its augmented reality components too.

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FLICKING THROUGH THE NFT YEARBOOK 2022

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The NFT Yearbook (NFTYB) project aims to record and preserve the rich history of the web3 sphere, recording hours of conversations with some of the most fascinating CEOs, artists, creators, and thought leaders in the field.

The book, which will be available in print and digital versions, features writing from some of the most creative and engaging minds in the field, from the creators of the DeFi protocol to some of the most well-known designers and artists. The project also features and art from hundreds of web3 artists, collectors, thought leaders, makers, platforms, and collections.

Each book is fully interactive on secondary NFT sites like OpenSea and others, allowing visitors to turn pages, change the 3D asset’s size, and more. Each site also has a live interactive demo of how each book works. The 9669 total tokens that make up NFTYB have a range of distinctive features that give owners access to particular benefits.

The book has hundreds of blank pages, including full-page blanks, half-page blanks, yearbook quote blanks, and paragraph blanks. Holders of a blank space token will be able to send NFTYB their messages, artwork, or other content for three weeks following the mint, and this content will be printed in both the digital and physical yearbooks. A chapter honouring digital artists from the 1960s who have since passed away is also included, along with instructive chapters teaching web3.

You can join the whitelist and view at https://nftyearbook.io

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FORMULA 1 X TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR PARTNERED UP TO OPEN THE LARGEST ELECTRIC KARTING TRACK IN THE UK.

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With the signing of a 15-year strategic partnership agreement with Tottenham Hotspur of the Premier League, Formula 1 will now have access to the largest indoor electric karting track in Europe.

The cutting-edge complex, located below the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, will be the only one of its kind in Europe and feature separate competition tracks for adults and young athletes. Both courses have received accreditation from the National Karting Association, making them viable locations for future national karting championship events.

Together with driving, fans will be able to eat at a variety of food and beverage establishments and participate in a variety of interactive motorsport activities on the circuits that are located below Spurs’ South Stand.

Also, Formula 1 and Tottenham are creating a new driver academy programme that will be implemented to expand the pool of motorsport talent and help identify potential F1 drivers for the future. The programme will offer motorsport education services to local youth and schools alike, as well as possibilities and paths in fields like engineering and software development.

The collaboration will also stand in for a number of sustainability programmes that encourage environmental responsibility as part of Formula 1’s goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030.

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