Maria Sarabi

lifestyle & culture journalist 

A look at Oscar de la Renta's connection to the Trumps and history of dressing First Ladies

"Fashion is nonpolitical and nonpartisan," Oscar de la Renta once famously said. With a career spanning over six decades at the helm of the Dominican fashion house, the late fashion designer became synonymous with dressing the First Ladies of America. Oscar de la Renta continues to dress the American government today, and sparked controversy in recent weeks with its affiliation to the Republicans through styling Ivanka Trump and Usha Vance.The designer left his home in Santo Domingo, Dominican R...

Taylor Swift's daring outfit has fans saying the same thing during NYC reunion

Taylor Swift just cemented a bold style for the New Year as she was spotted for the first time in 2025, and fans couldn't help but read between the seams and stitches. The 35-year-old enjoyed a sushi date on Friday night as she was spotted heading to Nobu Downton in New York City with her parents, Scott and Andrea Swift, and younger brother Austin Swift.The Love Story singer oozed chic in an all-black ensemble as she teamed a buttery leather mini skirt with a tailored blazer adorned with gold me...

Keke Palmer amps up the glamour as she serves a lineup of daring outfits while promoting new movie

Keke Palmer didn't just serve one stylish look, but four, all in a single day as she dazzled crowds in New York City on Wednesday. The 31-year-old's stylist, Zoe Costello, draped the star in the likes of archival Dior, Schiaparelli, Stella McCartney, and Tom Ford. The result was a fashionable feast for the eyes punctuated with a lot of fuzz, fur, and fabulous colour.The Nope actress was busy completing media rounds for the promotion of her new movie One Of Them Days, which released on Friday. Th...

Kylie Jenner exudes style in chic catsuit during date night in Paris with Timothée Chalamet

Kylie Jenner has just hailed the return of the catsuit in 2025 as the makeup mogul offered a fresh take on Parisian street style during a date night with beau Timothée Chalamet.The Kylie Cosmetics founder oozed siren-core in a black halterneck catsuit which appeared to be courtesy of her own brand KHY. The figure-hugging ensemble featured a plunging sweetheart neckline with thick halterneck straps and was teamed with a pair of black pointed-toe pumps. Kylie draped a long black coat over her arm,...

Renée Zellweger reveals horror story over her 2005 Oscars gown

If you thought the Oscars was a night of glitz and glamor, where stars exude picture-perfect elegance, Renée Zellweger revealed a behind-the-scenes horror story of what can really happen to those bedazzled gowns after stepping off the red carpet. The 55-year-old actress shared that she suffered a major wardrobe malfunction after she attended the 77th Academy Awards in 2005. For the star-studded occasion, Renée donned a red strapless Carolina Herrera dress which featured a waist-cinching bodice,...

Hailey Bieber is a winter dream in faux fur coat and $3,800 IT bag during snowy getaway with Justin

Hailey Bieber has just proven that the perfect winter wardrobe is all about a blend of cozy fuzz and luxe fur, with a hint of rich, buttery chocolate leather. The Rhode founder continues to embrace the snug season in the most stylish way possible,  pairing a Sharon Stone-inspired, 'mob wife' faux fur coat with Miu Miu's reawakened archival handbag, a must have from the It-Girl label.The mother-of-one oozed snow-queen chic as she was pictured in the furry number, a brown and black long-length fau...

Sydney Sweeney dazzles in elegant mini-dress and sheer tights as she enjoys night out with co-star Brandon Sklenar

Sydney Sweeney looked sensational as she sported the fashion world's latest cult color combination, navy and black. The actress, 27, was spotted alongside her co-star Brandon Sklenar, 34, as the pair headed to watch Cult of Love on Broadway.The Anyone But You star donned a tailored navy minidress underneath a black leather trench coat. The dress featured a plunging neckline with intricate black lace embroidery, while the stylish coat was lined with cozy fur on the neck and sleeves. Sydney paired...

Katie Holmes oozes cozy boyfriend chic in plaid flannel jacket

When it comes to wearing slouchy shirts and oversized jeans, Katie Holmes is somewhat of a connoisseur. While some may appear as though they've just left their partner's house dressed in the dark, the Broadway veteran has mastered the art of 'boyfriend chic'.The actress was spotted in an all-'90s basic ensemble as she headed to her Broadway production, Our Town, in New York City on Sunday. Katie made a case for stoner-style grunge as she donned an oversized brown flannel jacket that featured a b...

Ariana Grande's surprising response to Audrey Hepburn biopic rumors

Ariana Grande oozed Classical Hollywood glamour in a butter yellow, vintage Givenchy gown as she graced the red carpet of the Golden Globes earlier this week. The elegant garment was a love letter to Audrey Hepburn, who was synonymous with the graceful tailoring of the French fashion house.The Givenchy Haute Couture 1966 gown featured a strapless neckline adorned with intricate yellow beads and a petal skirt. The dress was crafted from pale-yellow silk with a hand-beaded bodice and was paired wi...

Heidi Klum and daughter Leni look like twins in chic gowns

When your mom is Heidi Klum, there's no doubt you're destined for the runway. Enter: Leni Olumi Klum. The 20-year-old is already making her mark on the modelling industry having signed to IMG Models Worldwide and shot campaigns with the likes of Dior Beauty. Heidi's mini-me daughter was the spitting image of her mother as the pair graced the red carpet for the Amazon MGM Studios x Vanity Fair party. The duo sported contrasting, yet equally glamorous outfits, with the America's Got Talent judge o...

Pamela Anderson looks radiant in cozy ensemble after receiving major news

Pamela Anderson might have spent the last year adorned in feather bowers, sequin leotards and an abundance of glitter, but the The Last Showgirl actress swapped her glitzy costumes for a monochromatic co-ord while arriving at SiriusXM studios to appear on Andy Cohen's show in New York City. The 57-year-old donned a cream textured Chanel ensemble which consisted of a v-neck, slouchy button-up cardigan and cozy, wide-legged pants. Pamela teamed her understated look with a pair of black pointed-toe...

Anne Hathaway looks like a real life Oscar in breathtaking sculpted gown

Anne Hathaway may have won her last Oscar in 2012 for role as Fantine in Les Misérables, but the actress turned heads as she transformed into a real life Oscar on Tuesday night while attending the opening ceremony of the Bulgari Infinity Serpents Exhibition in Shanghai, China. Styled by Erin Walsh, the 42-year-old donned a gold, sculptural Oscar de la Renta gown which featured a full skirt that danced elegantly around the hem and a strapless neckline with pointed accents. Anne coupled her jaw-dr...

Hailey Bieber's off-duty mom style oozes office siren with stylish $200 spectacles and chic kitten heels

Forget model off duty, Hailey Bieber just served the ultimate mom off duty look as she enjoyed a girls' night out with bestie Kendall Jenner in West Hollywood on Tuesday. The beauty mogul sported the classic geek-chic aesthetic as she donned a pair of stylish Bonnie Clyde 'Baby Glasses', $200 / £200. The brown oval-shaped spectacles feature a tortoiseshell print with an acetate-frame .The ultra-mini glasses ooze office siren –  think Gisele Bünchden's immaculate fashion in The Devil Wears Prada....

Special detail about Kylie Jenner's Golden Globes Versace dress everyone missed

Timothée Chalamet has been busy cosplaying Bob Dylan with his inconspicuous moustache ahead of the release of his new film A Complete Unknown. However, it is not only actors who are able to channel global icons. Indeed, Timothée's girlfriend, Kylie Jenner also paid tribute to a familiar face while attending the 2025 Golden Globes. The beauty mogul recreated Elizabeth Hurley's iconic 1999 Versace dress for the star-studded occasion. Kylie looked sensational in the spring/summer 1999 silver chainm...

Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber ooze chic in sheer stockings and mini-skirts on star-studded night out

Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber live by the rule that best friends don’t copy, they match. The duo hit the town in coordinated, chic outfits as they enjoyed a dinner at Giorgio Balfi in Santa Monica on Sunday night. The 29-year-old supermodel exuded elegance in a taupe blazer top and black mini skirt for the occasion. Kendall teamed her sophisticated look with a pair of sheer black stockings, matching pointed-toe kitten heels, and a simple clutch bag.The 818 Tequila founder styled her luscious...

Jessica Alba vows to 'live life for me' after turning heads at party without Cash Warren

Jessica Alba oozed chic in a figure-hugging black corset as she enjoyed a star-studded night out without her wedding ring. The Honey actress, 43, attended W Magazine's annual soirée at the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, with her pal Derek Blasberg. Jessica looked sensational as she donned a plunging black bodysuit embroidered with floral lace detailing and a pair of high-waisted jeans. The star added a touch of elegance into her look with a tailored black blazer, while accessori...

Princess Kate's matching Y2K ski moment with Princess Diana everyone forgot

With ski season in full swing, who better to turn to for style inspiration than the Princess of Wales? Over the years, she has hit the slopes in a slew of stylish and sporty ensembles. From recycling her classic 2008 white E+O ski jacket while gliding through the French Alps in 2016 and looking every bit like a snow angel, to donning a pair of vibrant ski trousers in Courchevel, Kate knows how to pair bold knits, oversized goggles and athletic wear to exude chic.However, the Princess showcased h...

Lily-Rose Depp's exact lip liner revealed and it oozes nineties chic

Wishes around the globe have been granted as Lily-Rose Depp has finally unveiled the secret to her iconic '90s pout – and, as expected, it's all courtesy of Chanel.When it comes to choosing our next beauty buy or perfecting our sartorial taste, if Johnny Depp's daughter says it's hot, we're all ears. The French-American blonde beauty is the ultimate style muse on all our vision boards for 2025, with her smoky, high-contrast makeup glam being as hauntingly seductive as it is elegant. It's the ult...

Queen Mary is a vision in glittering emerald tiara and sheer lace gown

Queen Mary of Denmark oozed glamour in a jaw-dropping gown and gleaming jewels as she rang in the New Year alongside her husband King Frederik at Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen.The royal couple hosted the Danish royal family's first annual New Year's dinner as king and queen and were joined by a slew of elegant royals who were all ready to usher in 2025.The mother-of-four was a vision in a deep teal-toned, floor-length gown that was adorned with a chic lace neckline and sleeves. The velvet num...

Princess Charlotte's hair colour has everyone saying the same thing

At just 9 years old, Princess Charlotte is already emerging as the ultimate style muse, and even her hair colour is making its way onto everyone's 2025 beauty mood boards. During recent festive events last month, including the Princess of Wales's 'Together at Christmas' carol concert and the traditional Christmas Day walkabout at Sandringham, we couldn't help but notice how long Charlotte's luscious locks have gotten. Aside from its growing length, what really stole the show was Charlotte's high...

Meghan Markle’s outfits in With Love, Meghan: From her pretty dresses to her lavish jewels

From elegant floral gowns and chic belted shorts to a stack of eye-watering accessories, the Duchess of Sussex serves a slew of stylish outfits in the trailer for her new Netflix documentary.If you can't wait to recreate Meghan Markle's stunning looks ahead of the release of With Love, Meghan on 15 January, HELLO! has you covered. Here are all the fashionable details we have spotted so far.When it comes to perfecting a trendy wardrobe, the 43-year-old is somewhat of a connoisseur. Meghan has opt...

Zara Tindall oozes chic in lace dress alongside husband Mike Tindall as they touch down in Australia

Zara Tindall exuded elegance in a black gown as she attended the first Magic Millions Carnival 2025 event on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, alongside her husband Mike Tindall, on Thursday.The royal couple support the event every year, with Zara being an ambassador for Magic Millions.
© Media-Mode / SplashNews.comZara's chic lace dressPrincess Anne's daughter, 43, donned a chic black dress crafted from sheer lace for the event. The gown featured a slew of daring cutouts which showed of...

Pregnant Michelle Keegan wraps up baby bump in first photo since baby news

When it comes to perfecting winter maternity fashion, Michelle Keegan is offering a slew of style inspiration for the season. The Fool Me Once actress and her husband Mark Wright are expecting their first baby together. Michelle took to her Instagram story to share a picture of her cosy yet chic look. The mum-to-be wrapped up her baby bump in a dark grey wool roll-neck jumper, which she layered stylishly beneath a longline grey coat.The bump-skimming, tailored coat is the 'Premium Wool Blend Bel...

Meghan Markle stuns in plunging, bridal-inspired dress for Instagram return

All hail the Duchess of Sussex, who has returned to social media in style with a new Instagram account. With her grand return to the app, it's only fitting that her display picture exudes effortless chic.For the snap, Meghan donned the Khaite 'Francine' jersey maxi dress in cream, retailing for £780 / $980. The bridal-inspired, sleeveless garment features a deep V-neckline and an elegant low-cut back. The former Suits actress layered an intricate white lace bra beneath the dress. The simple, off...
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