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...