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Trend Report Tuesday: SAG Awards 2018 Red Carpet

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On Sunday night, January 21, 2018, the 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA. Hosted by Kristen Bell, the award show honored the best achievements in film and television performances for the year of 2017.

The SAG Awards has become a prestigious event and one of the industry’s most prized honors. The show presents 13 awards that focus on awarding individual performances as well as the entire ensemble of a serious (drama and comedy) and the cast of a motion picture. It is the only televised awards show to exclusively honor performers, according to the Screen Actors Guild Awards website.

You can find the full list of 2018 SAG Awards winners here.

But, of course, the red carpet moments prior to the award show were a significant part of the night. The fashion of past red carpets over the past year is hard to beat, but we were obsessed with numerous looks throughout the night and felt like it was an overall successful night for style (but, of course, there were some looks that went completely wrong).

Compared to the black-out from the Golden Globes, the SAG Awards red carpet was more vivid and lively, but still full of fierce, jaw-dropping moments. Each dress seemed so unique to the specific attendee and several celebrities completely stole the show, looking as glamorous as ever.

Here are some of Downtown’s favorite looks from Sunday night’s SAG Award Show red carpet. Our #1 best dressed goes to Mandy Moore, looking absolutely flawless in a shimmery cobalt blue dress. Fabulous.

Mandy Moore in Ralph Lauren Collection

Photo courtesy of Steve Granitz/WireImage via PEOPLE.com.

Margot Robbie in Miu Miu

Photo courtesy of Frazer Harrison/Getty Images via Vanity Fair.

Reese Witherspoon in Zac Posen

Photo courtesy of Kevin Mazur/Getty Images via Vanity Fair.

Kristen Bell in J. Mendel

Photo courtesy of Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic via Vanity Fair.

Brie Larson in Gucci

Photo courtesy of Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images via Vanity Fair.

Dakota Fanning in Prada

Photo courtesy of Steve Granitz/WireImage via Vanity Fair.

Lupita Nyong’o in Ralph & Russo

Photo courtesy of Dan Macmedan/USA Today Network via USA Today.

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Trend Report Tuesday: Emmy Awards 2017 Red Carpet Recap

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The annual Primetime Emmy Awards rounded up some of the best of the best celebrities this past Sunday night, and they brought their A game. The red carpet was full of elegant, unique looks creating a night full of fabulous fashion.

Stephen Colbert hosted the 69th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, CA and honored the best primetime television of the year — and the attendees and nominees showed up looking flawless as ever. The world of fashion filled social media with one dazzling look after another.

This year, the red carpet captivated the glamour associated with Hollywood, keeping us entertained and in awe not only with the talent being recognized, but also the fashion being worn. Stars showed up looking lively, sophisticated, and everything in between.

The best way to describe the fashion of the 2017 Emmy Awards: Fashionably chic. Los Angeles was full of alluring look, astounding reactions, and a positive buzz surrounding the fashion industry.

Downtown Magazine put together a list of our top favorite looks from the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards last night — and we can’t get enough of these gowns. Here are our favorites.

Zoë Kravitz in Christian Dior

Photo courtesy of Steve Granitz/WireImage via Vanity Fair

Reese Witherspoon in Stella McCartney

Photo courtesy of Frazer Harrison/Getty Images via Vanity Fair

Shailene Woodley in Ralph Lauren

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Nicole Kidman in Calvin Klein by Appointment

Photo courtesy of Steve Granitz/WireImage via Vanity Fair

Priyanka Chopra in Balmain

Photo courtesy of John Shearer/WireImage via Vanity Fair

Yara Shahidi in Prada

Photo courtesy of Frazer Harrison/Getty Images via Vanity Fair

Sofia Vergara in Mark Zunino 

Photo courtesy of Steve Granitz/WireImage via Vanity Fair

Jessica Biel in Ralph & Russo

Photo courtesy of Steve Granitz/WireImage via Vanity Fair

Sarah Hyland in Zac Posen

Photo courtesy J. Merritt/Getty Images via Vanity Fair

Kate McKinnon in Narciso Rodriguez

Photo courtesy of Frazer Harrison/Getty Images via Vanity Fair

Angela Sarafyan in Elizabeth Kennedy

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Samira Wiley in Christian Siriano 

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Prada shakes things up with the David O. Russell-directed “Past Forward”

Kuoth Wiel, Frida Pinto & Allison Williams or Prada's "Past Forward"
Kuoth Wiel, Frida Pinto & Allison Williams / “Past Forward”

As discussed in a recent article by Jen King for Luxury Daily, Prada is creating more than just high-end fashion. The Italian brand is asking viewers to decode what is experience, what is memory and what is dream in its new David O. Russell-directed short film. Starring Allison Williams, Kuoth Wiel and Frida Pinto, Past Forward was first premiered via Instagram’s Stories app feature, targeted towards users in New York, London and Tokyo.

In analyzing why a brand like Prada would aim a new campaign at social media users, Vertic founder/CEO Sebastian Jespersen explained: “Social media, and specifically Instagram have a larger share of a user’s life…If you compare how much time you spent on Instagram for example compared to how much time you spent at a gallery, or at a movie theater, you would realize that a big chunk of your information needs is satisfied through social media.”

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Prada challenges identity with its new campaign

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Surrounding its new fragrance launch — La Femme Prada for women and L’Homme Prada for men — Prada has developed a marketing concept that features “multiple women and men, but who are shown to have interchangeable identities.”

As part of the campaign’s video, La Femme Prada and L’Homme Prada are presented as a “pair of equals” with their scents serving as an “olfactory map” for true masculinity and true femininity. Prada’s video for the La Femme et L’Homme Prada line was shot by photographer Steven Meisel, as featuring actress Mia Wasikowska. Ansel Elgort stars in the L’Homme Prada video.

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Both fragrances were developed by Daniela Roche Andrier.

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7 Dresses For 7 days

The dress: the most practical piece you can have inside your wardrobe. It fits women of all ages for all occasions. The dress is so functional that you can use the same one for different occasions just by changing the accessories.

DOWNTOWN chose the perfect dress for every occasion you may have this week. Check it out!

Monday. For dinner night add some color to your life! Pink and blue is the perfect combination for an easy-going night. Add the Prada bucket bag and the Gianvito Rossi ankle boots to be trendy.

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ALICE & TRIXIE Dress – Francesca Silk Print $356.00; PRADA City Calf Bucket Bag, Tan $2100,00; BURBERRY BRIT ‘Bramington’ trench coat $1,047.94; GIANVITO ROSSI stiletto ankle boots $682.19; TED MUEHLING Small White Pearl Earrings $225.00.

 

Tuesday. For a night out at the theater, your look has to be classic, and the Yasmin Sewell dress doesn’t leave any doubt that it is the one. Matching your dress with the perfect Oscar de la Renta necklace is all you need to have for a memorable night.

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BARNEYS NEW YORK X YASMIN SEWELL Stretch-Taffeta Dress $1190,00; OSCAR DE LA RENTA Bold Jeweled Necklace, Crimson $1,490.00; AQUAZZURA Lace Half d’Orsay Pump, Black $700.00; BARNEYS NEW YORK Collarless Tweed Coat $1,150; LANVIN Python Large Evening Clutch $2,190.

 

Wednesday. Do you have a business meeting? The Hugo Boss ruched side dress will make you feel more confident. Add the 3.1 Phillip Lim to be even more chic.

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BOSS Hugo Boss Ruched Side Dress $425.00; 3.1 PHILLIP LIM Stretch-woven blazer $850; STUART WEITZMAN Power Pointy-Toe Pump, Black $355,00; LANVIN Trilogy Leather Tote Bag, Black $2350,00; SAINT LAURENT Sterling Silver Le 2 Clous Cuff Bracelet $1245,00

 

Thursday. Happy hour with your colleagues should be something easy. Match with the PS1 Proenza Schouler Satchel bag and the Alexander McQueen bracelet.

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WHISTLES Dress – Vito Adrianne Stripe $190.00; GIVENCHY Elia Leather Ankle Boot $995.00; RICK OWENS Naska brushed-leather jacket $2,780; PROENZA SCHOULER PS1 Medium Leather Satchel Bag, Black $1,695.00; ALEXANDER MCQUEEN wrap around skull bracelet $271.04

 

Friday. We all know date night is the hardest outing to choose your clothing for so with that in mind, go with the look that makes you feel comfortable.We also advise you to not be all about trends and fashion on your first date, sometimes it can intimidate your date!

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REISS Dress – Louie Print Jersey $245.00; GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI  Suede Ankle-Strap Bootie, Nero $895.00; ALICE + OLIVIA Mary Arched-Hem Princess Coat $797,00; IPPOLITA Sterling Silver Stella Mother-of-Pearl Stud Earrings with Diamonds $1195,00; VALENTINO Rockstud Flap Wristlet Clutch Bag, Black $1595,00

 

Staurday. Saturday night is all about partying. You have no chance of making a mistake with the Valentino butterfly dress, and to keep you warm add the Mango cape. Everybody will notice you in this outfit.

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VALENTINO Butterfly-Print Bambolina Dress $4,290; Manolo Blahnik Stresty Patent Half-d’Orsay Pump, Bronze $735,00; MANGO Cape $149.99; CHARLOTE OLYMPIA Pandora Marry Me Box Clutch, Clear $990.00; GRACE LEE Crown Bezel Pearl Studs $230,00.

 

Sunday. What about Sunday funday? Sunday is the day to relax and meet your friends for a good brunch.

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ISABEL MARANT ÉTOILE Plaid Ilaria Shirtdress $375; VIA SPIGA Flat Slip On Sneakers – Galant $155.00; IPPOLITA Glamazon Knife-Edge Bangle $1595,00; GIVENCHY small ‘Lucrezia’ tote $2,217.89; SAINT LAURENT Metallic thread scarf $ 695.00.

Let your dresses help speak for you and be ready for your easiest and trendiest week yet!

-Maria Zanetti

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The Price of Going to Fashion Week in Milan

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Models backstage at Prada’s Fall/Winter 2014 show in Milan

Unless you are Anna Wintour or a famous celebrity, front row seats to Fashion Week certainly do not come cheap. Prepare to dig deep into your bank account, because the chance to be seated among the glamorous in-crowd to watch the likes of Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Prada and Miu Miu can be yours….all for the meager pricetag of $25,000.

That’s right. As part of Watermill Center’s Summer Auction, two Fashion Week packages are available for purchase online. Proceeds will help fund the Watermill Center’s Hamptons gallery, where artists exhibit their works for free. Investing in these coveted packages will provide you with two front-row tickets to the Fendi, Prada and Giorgio Armani shows, as well as two-front row tickets to the Miu Miu show in Paris. If you are feeling thrifty, the starting bid for the latter is $10,000.

Perhaps you might feel less inclined to compete for these tickets. If so, fret not, because the “buy it now” option allows you to buy these packages for $95,000 and $25,000 respectively. That is not to say that big spenders won’t hesitate to shell out a pretty penny in exchange for an exclusive view of the runway.

Has the realm of fashion reached its pinnacle of extravagance? You decide.

– Aimee Aurol