Source: Nike / NIke While Nike and adidas continue to rule the sneaker culture with the kind of dominance you’d see in the NBA when super-teams form. Other brands have been forced to do everything they can to keep up such as signing celebrity endorsers to…stealing designs and silhouettes? According to Hypebeast , Nike is accusing Skechers of all companies of stealing their Air Max 270 and VaporMax designs, and truth be told it kinda looks like they might be on to something. In the lawsuit Nike claims that Skechers created “Skecherized versions” of its Air Max 270 and VaporMax’s specifically pointing to Skechers’ Skech-Air Atlas, Skech-Air 92, Skech-Air Stratus and Skech-Air Blast models as “infringers” of its popular silhouettes which features patented Air bag soles that helped take Nike to the next level since the 80’s. View this post on Instagram #skechers بسیار نرم و راحت دارای کفی چرم طبی قیمت: 167,000تومان سایز: ۴۱تا۴۴ . #Pa_Pooosh #پاپوش . ارائه انواع کفش ها با بهترین قیمت #زنانه #مردانه #بچهگانه #اسپرت جهت سفارس کالا دایرکت پیام دهید. @pa_pooosh ارسال به سراسر کشور . #کتوتی #کفش #اسپرت #ایران #برند #پاپوش #پا_پوش #خرید_اینترنتی A post shared by @ pa_pooosh on Oct 1, 2019 at 9:53am PDT As reported by Footwear News , “Nike filed this lawsuit to continue to defend its design innovation and stop Skechers from free-riding on Nike’s significant investment of talent and resources that are deployed to innovate,” per Nike’s lawsuit. This isn’t the first time Nike has sued Skechers after claiming the brand also bit their Free and Flyknit designs. Those lawsuits are still pending in court. Just by the eye test it looks like an open and shut case but who knows what evidence or opinions will be introduced into the case that can help or hurt Skechers’ latest designs.
Source: Home Picture Isis King / Isis King For this year’s Emmys, “When They See Us” actress Isis King found herself in a bit of a predicament. While she knew she would be attending the after-parties , she hadn’t planned on attending the actual event, until she got a call days before the awards show. “Sarah Kate Ellis, President and CEO of GLAAD asked me to attend the Emmys with her. I was excited, but I didn’t have anything to wear for it!” King told HelloBeautiful. So what was she do? First, she was out of town in Iowa for the 2019 LGBTQ Presidential Forum , her stylist was out of commission and her schedule was packed, so spending time shopping for a new dress and getting it fitted just wasn’t going to work. Looking at pictures of her gorgeous gown, she did something to look so good. What was her secret? Well, last week on social media, the transgender actress shared she did what she does best: Made it work. “People have asked about my #Emmys dress. My stylist couldn’t pull threw in time so I altered the gown on the left that I already had. Cut the top off, added straps, added pleats to create a stiff ruffle-esque foundation at knee, and added tulle. Most was hand work btw!” she captioned on Instagram. Adding, “Haven’t had time to be in a designing mood lately, but sometimes you have to pull out your skills. I would never usually alter something already made because I’m pretty cocky about my designing craft, but sometimes you have to work magic! You can take the girl from designing, but you can’t take designing from the girl. Can’t believe I’ve been a Fashion Designer for 20 years WOWWWW.” View this post on Instagram Ppl have asked about my #Emmys dress. My stylist couldn't pull threw in time so I altered the gown on the left that I already had. Cut the top off, added straps, added pleats to create a stiff ruffle-esque foundation at knee, and added tulle. Most was hand work btw! Haven't had time to be in a designing mood lately, but sometimes you have to pull out your skills. I would never usually alter something already made because I'm pretty cocky about my designing craft, but sometimes you have to work magic! You can take the girl from designing, but you can't take designing from the girl. Can't believe I've been a Fashion Designer for 20 years WOWWWW. Do you like it better before or after my alteration? A post shared by Isis King (@msisisking) on Sep 25, 2019 at 7:43pm PDT Just amazing! We sat down with Isis, the first trans model to compete on America’s Next Top Model , to talk about how she pulled this dress together last minute, her acting debut on Ava DuVernay’s limited series When They See Us and shining at the Emmys with her trans sisters. HelloBeautiful: Girl, your dress was stunning. How did you pull this off? Isis King: It was all last minute! I wanted to have something with sequins and pulled some fabric to make a new dress, but realized I didn’t have the time to make something from scratch. So I looked in my closet, pulled this dress out and I was like OK I can work with this. HB: Walk us through the process. IK: [Long story short], I knew the chiffon straps had to come off, so I added a strap to give me some support. Then I looked at the bottom of the dress and started folding and pleating it to picture what it would look like. And it looked really cool, couture-like, but I had to add some comfortable fabric underneath because with all the parties afterward, it didn’t want to be itchy all night. [Laughs] So I added some tulle, sewing each layer, which I did by hand. And there we go! HB: Wow! How long did it take? IK: Well, with the strap breaking the needles a few times and me working with fabrics I hadn’t worked with before, it took me maybe four hours altogether. HB: The response to your post was huge. Did you expect that? IK: I was really shocked because I have way before Top Model, I was a designer and over the years I have posted plenty of my designs and it didn’t get the same attention. But when I posted this dress, people were loving it! And I am like, this is great, but also, I can do way more than just altering! HB: Honestly, when I saw a picture of you and Niecy Nash [who played your mother in When They See Us ], I knew she was wearing Christian Siriano. So looking at you side-by-side, I thought you were wearing him as well! IK: It’s funny because when Niecy saw me she said, “Like mother, like daughter!” View this post on Instagram I would like to thank God, my mother, and……oh wait, it isn't mines?…… SO PROUD TO LIVE IN THIS MOMENT WITH MY LITTLE BRO @jharreljerome BROOOOOOOO!!!!…SO WELL DESERVED! So happy @koreykingwise and the #exonerated5 got to be here to see this moment! Best Lead Actor in a Limited Series!!!!!!!!! @whentheyseeus #whentheyseeus A post shared by Isis King (@msisisking) on Sep 22, 2019 at 11:20pm PDT HB: What an amazing night for “When They See Us,” especially Jharrel Jerome who played your brother. My heart almost stopped when Angela Bassett opened the envelope and then I saw the look of relief on her face, I just knew he had won. What was the atmosphere in the auditorium like when his name was called ? IK: It was electric! I stood up for both Jharrel and Billy Porter [who won Lead Actor In A Drama Series for Pose ]. The night before, I saw both of them at a party and told them to get their speeches ready. They both laughed, but here we are! It was so amazing to be there and see their wins in person. Also, to be on set with Jharrel, watching him and acting with him, especially our scenes together of him playing a teen and adult Korey Wise and me as Marci Wise , his trans sister, it was amazing to witness. He’s such a brilliant actor. HB: Well, you’re pretty good too Isis. You held your own in those scenes with Niecy and Jharrel. IK: Why thank you! I’ve been acting for 10 years before this and this was my big first role! I have been craving a role that was more than just being the pretty trans woman. I wanted to be a real character and have an opportunity to show what I’m capable of. I was clear [when I read the script] that I am ready for this. Once I got cast and got on set, I just wanted to make Ava proud. HB: There were scenes when you played Norman, Marci before her transition. Being a trans woman was that at all triggering? IK: You know what? No. When I was in the make-up, I was OK. I even asked Ava if I could have sideburns because I have never had that before. They even added hair to my lip and I bound my chest, (which gave me so much respect for those who do bind.) I was able to walk the streets of Harlem as Norman and no one knew who I was! I was in disguise, really acting. And for the first time, I was doing something different as an actress. I t wasn’t triggering, more like exhilarating. HB: I also saw pics of you with Pose actresses Mj Rodriquez and Indya Moore . What did it mean for you to be able to share that Emmys space with them like that? IK: Amazing. It was a great night to be with them and Dominique Jackson (Elektra from Pose ), we go way back to the ballroom scene. And Janet [Mock] , we’ve been girlfriends since 2011, and Angelica Ross , who’ve I known since 2009. So to be there, hug one another and celebrate us was very special. There was something very powerful to be trans women in our really cool garb and our sunkissed skin and to know that we BELONGED there. And I look forward to more of these moments when we can hold those statues, and have more stories [with trans leads] outside of Pose. That time is coming. View this post on Instagram Magical Sunkissed Snatched Talented Fierce Strong Courageous Bad Ass “Good Morning Charlie” vibes . Did I miss anything? @mjrodriguez7 x @indyamoore A post shared by Isis King (@msisisking) on Sep 24, 2019 at 9:50am PDT HB: Finally, what’s next for you? IK: So much. Last month, I walked the Savage x Fenty at New York Fashion Week, which was a dream come true. Rihanna told me my walk was fine and I literally froze up. [Laughs]. I am also going to be doing some more ads for Gabrielle Union’s “I’m Perfect” New York & Company Collection too. That, and auditioning for roles, taking those meetings and working on some influencer projects. Sometimes it feels like I’m playing catch up. it’s been 11 years since Top Model and I see that now they do want to hear my voice. So the takeover continues. It’s slow, but I am planting my seeds and being positive about my journey. It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon. This interview had been edited for length and clarity. 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Source: Prince Williams / Getty B.o.B a name we haven’t heard around these parts at least musically was the latest victim on an internet hoax, and he was not too pleased about it. The “Beautiful Girls” crafter went on an expletive-laced rant on Instagram after he “died” in an internet death hoax. The rapper, born Bobby Ray Simmons called out anyone who showed some concern and was upset by his “passing.” The rumor of his death began over the weekend when a “R.I.P B.o.B.” Facebook page came out of nowhere. The hoax page garnered plenty of attention quickly receiving nearly one million likes. The page falsely stated: “At about 11 a.m. ET on Sunday (September 29, 2019), our beloved rapper B.o.B passed away,” the post read. “B.o.B was born on November 15, 1988, in Winston-Salem. He will be missed but not forgotten. Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page.” Reps for the flat-earther reportedly quickly put out a statement denying the rumors of his death. “He joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax,” the statement read. “He’s still alive and well, stop believing what you see on the internet.” B.o.B took thinks a bit further. “You fuckin’ niggas, I fuckin’ hate you fuckin’ niggas!” he begins. “You niggas ain’t support me worth a shit while I was fuckin’ livin. And now that I’m fuckin’ dead, you wanna talk about, ‘Oh, I love B.o.B. I love his music. I love all his shit?’ Fuck you! Fuck you, you fuckin’ bitch! You ain’t support shit! And you don’t give a fuck about me, and you don’t fuckin’ know me. “Muthafucka. Suck my fuckin’ dick you fuckin’ bitch. You don’t care about none of this shit I fuckin’ said, none of the shit I fuckin’ did and put my fuckin’ neck on the line for you ungrateful ass fuckin’ coons. Ungrateful coons! You don’t give a fuck about nothing. Fuck you! Don’t act like I was your friend.” We definitely understand being upset about killed even though you’re still alive, but why lash out at those who genuinely cared that you “died.” You can watch B.o.B lose his sh*t below. View this post on Instagram Who pissed off b.o.b.? A post shared by the Jasmine BRAND (@thejasminebrand_) on Sep 29, 2019 at 2:06pm PDT — Photo: Prince Williams / Getty
Source: Pierre Suu / Getty Rihanna stepped out at Paris Fashion Week sporting a new hairstyle. The music, beauty, and fashion mogul is such a style chameleon! This time she’s serving a chic bangs with long black hair. While everyone is busy whispering about the possibilities of her being pregnant (we say, stay out of her womb! ) she is consistently giving us hairstyles that we want to implement for Fall. View this post on Instagram Look of the week! PARIS!! Got a new @FENTY pop up at @galerieslafayettechampselysees open now thru Oct 12th! Shop the latest 9-19 drop before it’s available online at fenty.com on Sept. 26th! A post shared by badgalriri (@badgalriri) on Sep 26, 2019 at 5:05am PDT Last week, she announced her Paris Fenty Pop-up at Galeries Lafayette Champs-Elysées and did so while wearing an all Fenty look and sporting long hair with a middle part. Sexy! Source: Pierre Suu / Getty The pop-up goes until October 12th, but we got a Rihanna sighting in Paris immediately! She sported what looks like a deep denim outfit, a Balenciaga fanny pack, a chain choker, and a beautiful red lip! The buttons on that jacket are bomb and the open zipper at the ankles. We’re loving this lewk! However, we want to know: are you loving her bangs? Take our poll below and let us know if this hairstyle is HAUTE or NAUGHT! Would you rock this hairstyle? Talk to us in the comment section – we want to hear from you! Take Our Poll DON’T MISS: HAUGHT OR NAUGHT: Regina King Shows Out In A Money Green Suit For 2019 Emmy After Party [POLL] HAUGHT OR NAUGHT: H&M Under Fire For Neglecting A Young Black Models’ Hair, The Popular Retailer Defends Hairstyle HAUGHT OR NAUGHT: Tika Sumpter Switches It Up And Serves 1950’s Glam With This New Wig [POLL] [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3060078″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Pierre Suu / Getty Rihanna stepped out at Paris Fashion Week sporting a new hairstyle. The music, beauty, and fashion mogul is such a style chameleon! This time she’s serving a chic bangs with long black hair. While everyone is busy whispering about the possibilities of her being pregnant (we say, stay out of her womb! ) she is consistently giving us hairstyles that we want to implement for Fall. View this post on Instagram Look of the week! PARIS!! Got a new @FENTY pop up at @galerieslafayettechampselysees open now thru Oct 12th! Shop the latest 9-19 drop before it’s available online at fenty.com on Sept. 26th! A post shared by badgalriri (@badgalriri) on Sep 26, 2019 at 5:05am PDT Last week, she announced her Paris Fenty Pop-up at Galeries Lafayette Champs-Elysées and did so while wearing an all Fenty look and sporting long hair with a middle part. Sexy! Source: Pierre Suu / Getty The pop-up goes until October 12th, but we got a Rihanna sighting in Paris immediately! She sported what looks like a deep denim outfit, a Balenciaga fanny pack, a chain choker, and a beautiful red lip! The buttons on that jacket are bomb and the open zipper at the ankles. We’re loving this lewk! However, we want to know: are you loving her bangs? Take our poll below and let us know if this hairstyle is HAUTE or NAUGHT! Would you rock this hairstyle? Talk to us in the comment section – we want to hear from you! Take Our Poll DON’T MISS: HAUGHT OR NAUGHT: Regina King Shows Out In A Money Green Suit For 2019 Emmy After Party [POLL] HAUGHT OR NAUGHT: H&M Under Fire For Neglecting A Young Black Models’ Hair, The Popular Retailer Defends Hairstyle HAUGHT OR NAUGHT: Tika Sumpter Switches It Up And Serves 1950’s Glam With This New Wig [POLL] [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3060078″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Westend61 / Getty Tennis Umpire Suspended For Sexual Harassment Of Teen Ballgirl Seriously, what the hell is wrong with some of these grown a$$ men ??? A 46-year-old Italian tennis umpire has been “suspended” for making highly inappropriate sexual comments toward a 16-year-old girl during a match according to a CNN report. Gianluca Moscarella can be seen harassing the teen girl last week at a match between Pedro Sousa and Enrico Dalla Valle in Florence. “You are fantastic,” he could be overheard saying, according to a video circulating online. “Very sexy.” After the next set, he continues: “Are you OK? It’s hot. Are you feeling hot? Physically or emotionally? Both? You can’t handle it anymore.” Don’t take our word for it, if you speak Italian you can watch the video below and see it for yourself. R. Kelly’s come in all cultures and creeds. The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) said Moscarella was “immediately dismissed from the tournament when the matter was brought to light, and a full investigation has been initiated.” Under. The. Jail.
Robbers Caught Stealing 400 Pairs Of Underwear From Victoria Secret We’re use to seeing folks rob gas stations, or sneaker stores — but it’s been a while since folks were caught swiping undies from Victoria Secret. Evesham police are on the hunt for two men and one woman who stole about 400 pairs of underwear from a Victoria’s Secret store last week. According to authorities, one acted as a lookout, the other two loaded a large blue Xios shopping bag with $4,200 in undergarments. NBC News reports: The New Jersey theft happened around 7:32 p.m. on Sept. 25, the police department said. The woman repeatedly reaches into a drawer underneath one of the displays and dumps handfuls of underwear into the bag. Then, before leaving, she and the first man take the underwear from the display, too. Police believe the trio also shoplifted from Victoria’s Secret stores in Yonkers and Queens, New York. SMH, wow. Evesham police is asking anyone with information to contact them.
Source: Pierre Suu / Getty Ryan Destiny came to step on necks for Paris Fashion Week. The Star actress stepped out at the Ralph and Russo show giving us a LEWK honey! We are so here for it! Source: Pierre Suu / Getty She was spotted front row in a Ralph and Russo white outfit. I love this take on a tuxedo gown and the white hat was just spot on. The high thigh high split and biased cut buttons give this dress a modern yet classic look. Destiny had ten white toes, a la Saweetie style, and served her signature brown lip. She was styled by Scot Louie. Ryan Destiny’s style seems to just be getting better and better. We can’t wait to see the 24-year-old continue to evolve in her look. Keep clicking to check out some of our favorite fashion and beauty moments from this gorgeous girl. Which ones are your favorite?! We’re having a hard time choosing!
Source: Chicago Tribune / Getty Jussie Smollet , who will probably always be known as “Juicy Smolliét” thanks to Dave Chappelle , is back in the news once again. The former Empire actor maintains that the alleged hate crime in Chicago actually happened. As captured by The Shade Room , Smollet saw fit to defend himself after YouTube and media personality Derrick Jaxn saw fit to make a joke at the expense of the actor. Jaxn threw shade at Smollett in connection to a TSR story of the young Washington area girl who claimed racist schoolmates cut off her dreadlocks only to retract the story. Jaxn wrote in his reply “Jussie really is a trendsetter” which prompted a response from Smollet. Smollet fired back with, “With all due respect brother, y’all can clown me all you want but my story has actually never changed and I haven’t lied about a thing,” Smollett said. “Y’all can continue to be misinformed, internalized sheep, who believe what actual proven liars feed you or you can read the actual docs. Either way, I’mma be alright. I know me and what happened. You don’t. So carry on. All love.” Okay, then. It isn’t known if Jaxn has responded to Smollet’s classy clap back. View this post on Instagram #ClapbackSeason: #JussieSmollett stepped into #TheShadeRoom to let his truth be known! A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) on Sep 30, 2019 at 1:57pm PDT — Photo: Getty
Source: Yuchen Liao / Getty Fashion’s go to trade magazine is under fire and for all the right reasons. One of the game’s hottest designers has them under pressure. Hypebeast is reporting that Business of Fashion , the world’s leading trade publication on fashion, has admitted they have some work to do. Earlier this week the editorial staff announced their annual #BoF500, a list that names the top 500 most influential people. The lineup included Kerby Jean-Raymond , founder of menswear label Pyer Moss. He has since declined the recognition due to their insensitivity at their accompanying BoF ‘s 500 in Paris and then some. View this post on Instagram Link in bio— Same respect you showed me @bof @imranamed A post shared by Kerby Jean-Raymond (@kerbito) on Oct 1, 2019 at 1:07pm PDT Raymond wrote a lengthy letter on Medium accusing the staff and industry as a whole of cultural appropriation. “Homage without empathy and representation is appropriation” he declared. “Instead, explore your own culture, religion and origins. By replicating ours and excluding us — you prove to us that you see us as a trend. Like, we gonna die black, are you.” Naturally the intensive piece circulated quickly forcing Business Of Fashion editor-in-chief Imran Amed to respond. View this post on Instagram Yeah… It’s uncomfortable for me too. A post shared by Kerby Jean-Raymond (@kerbito) on Feb 5, 2019 at 6:19am PST Amed made it clear that Raymond is not alone. “Kerby has every right to voice his concerns and we respect his perspective. He is also right about several things. As Kerby points out, the fashion industry has often treated inclusivity as a trend, putting diverse faces in our ad campaigns, on our runways, on our magazine covers and, yes, at our parties because it’s cool and of the moment. But I can assure you that this topic is not a trend for BoF ” he wrote. Over the last year, several high-profile brands have been guilty of incorporating culturally insensitive imagery. This specifically caused Gucci to create more opportunities for people of color after their infamous sweater that resembled blackface imagery. You can read Amed’s formal response in full here. Photo:
