Blackpink Celebrates 8 Years at the Top of K-pop, Expands Their Brand Beyond Music

Rihanna, Emily Ratajkowski, Blake Lively, and Giorgia Andriani have recently made headlines with their fashion choices and art exhibition appearances. Additionally, Naomi Campbell's enduring fashion career will be celebrated with a museum exhibition in London. Nicola Peltz Beckham has also had several standout red carpet moments throughout her career.

Nicola Peltz Beckham, known for her fashion-forward style, has made a name for herself with her stunning red carpet looks. Some notable moments include her white ensemble at the premiere of Lola in 2024, her strapless white sheer gown at the Met Gala in 2023, her strapless black gown at the Academy Museum Gala in 2023, her fuchsia pink Valentino gown at the Met Gala in 2022, her elegant midi-length white dress at the premiere of Welcome to Chippendales in 2022, her bright pink patterned Valentino Couture gown at the Met Gala in 2021, her fitted black off-the-shoulder suit at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2018, her one-shoulder black and white gown at the Oscars Afterparty in 2017, her crisp white long-sleeve gown at the German premiere of Transformers: Age of Extinction in 2014, and her plunging neckline two-toned orange gown at the Japan premiere of Transformers: Age Of Extinction in 2014 [f3ababdc].

Nicola Peltz Beckham, an actress, model, and director, is married to Brooklyn Beckham. She is known for her fashion-forward style and has been seen wearing various designers such as Valentino [f3ababdc].

The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is launching “NAOMI: In Fashion,” a celebration of Naomi Campbell's enduring career. The exhibition, which opens in June, will showcase memorable designer outfits worn by Campbell, one of the most recognizable models and Black women in the world. The exhibition will include some 100 looks and accessories from the biggest names in fashion, from Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana to Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, and many others. Part of the exhibition focuses on Campbell's personal and professional relationship with the late Tunisian-born designer Azzedine Alaïa, who opened his Parisian home and studio to a young Campbell. The exhibition will run from June 22 to April 2025 [ae5e3064].

Rihanna, who recently became a mother of two, attended the Grand Prix in Las Vegas wearing a monochrome outfit and a $400,000 ankle bracelet watch by Jacob & Co. The watch, made of 18-carat white gold and adorned with 149 round, emerald, and square diamonds, was confidently worn on her ankle. This bold fashion statement caught the attention of many, highlighting Rihanna's love for extravagant accessories [7df57c30].

Meanwhile, Emily Ratajkowski was spotted in New York wearing a lace bra, a sheer top, and a leather coat, proving that lingerie can be worn outdoors even in cold weather. Known for her bold fashion choices, Ratajkowski layered the lingerie with other pieces to create a stylish and transparent look. Her outfit serves as inspiration for those looking to adopt the trend of visible lingerie in colder temperatures. Ratajkowski's fashion brand, 'Inamorata', is known for its daring and trendy designs [93d474ba].

In addition to Rihanna and Emily Ratajkowski, Blake Lively has also made a fashion statement of her own. Lively popularized the trend of 'loud luxury' by wearing a bright, vivid hot pink lipstick with her pink ensemble. She showcased the look on Instagram, with her signature beachy honey-blonde hair styled in glamorously undone curls. The lipstick she wore was Yves Saint Laurent's Rouge Volupté Shine Lipstick Balm in shade 163 Showstopping Rose. Lively's makeup artist gave her a 'human filter' makeup look, and Lively expressed her love for the lipstick, wanting to learn how to make her lips look as big and juicy. The article suggests similar lipsticks to achieve a similar look, including Revlon's Super Lustrous Lipstick in Pink Promise, MAC's Amplified Lipstick in Do Not Disturb, and Rare Beauty's Lip Soufflé Matte Cream Lipstick in Ascend [93032c45].

Rihanna has also been making waves in the fashion world with her latest venture. She recently released a preview of her Vday lingerie collection on Instagram, modeling the sensual creations herself. The collection, designed for Valentine's Day, is part of her brand SavageXFenty. The promotional photos feature Rihanna in a hot pink lingerie set with a corset bra, coordinated panties, garter belt, stockings, and heels. She proudly displays her curves and voluptuous figure, causing a stir on social media. This new lingerie collection adds to Rihanna's growing list of successful business ventures, including launching a lip balm with Asap Rocky for her cosmetics brand Fenty Beauty and designing new sneakers for Puma. While fans eagerly await a new album from her, Rihanna continues to make waves in the fashion and beauty industry [fc401a02].

Giorgia Andriani, on the other hand, captivated fans with a series of stunning and unique pictures from an art exhibition. The pictures showcase a blend of creativity and innovation, with Giorgia seen in intriguing settings. Her choice of attire, including a sea blue corset net sleeveless lace top and white baggy jogger pants, perfectly complements the avant-garde ambiance. The pictures are from the art exhibition of Snowball Studios. Giorgia Andriani remains a force to be reckoned with in the world of art and fashion [f4b4df3b].

Supermodel Naomi Campbell collaborated with Hugo Boss for a new collection called Naomi x BOSS, which was celebrated at the Hugo Boss Store in Yorkdale Shopping Centre on February 22. The collection combines modern silhouettes with the brand's signature style. Fashion magazine editor-in-chief Bernadette Morra led an onstage discussion about self-empowerment and inclusivity with special guests Canadian model Lana Ogilvie and sisters Justice and Nia Faith, founders of the youth activist movement Revolutionnaire. The launch event was attended by many fashionable individuals [cbe6d0e6].

Blackpink, a K-pop girl group, celebrated their eighth anniversary on August 8. They debuted in 2016 and have changed how K-pop artists are perceived globally. They released their concert film 'Blackpink World Tour [Born Pink] in Cinemas' on July 31, which showcased their record-breaking world tour. Blackpink's debut single album 'Square One' had two tracks, 'Boombayah' and 'Whistle', which reached No. 1 and No. 2 on Billboard's World Digital Songs chart. They have set various records, including most views in the first 24 hours of releasing a song and being the fastest K-pop group to surpass 100 million views on YouTube. Blackpink have become more than just a K-pop group and have built an extremely successful career, transcending music to become their own brand. The members have also pursued solo careers, with Jennie, Rose, Lisa, and Jisoo releasing solo songs and albums. They have renewed their group activities contract with their agency but have separate labels for their solo acts. Lisa is set to release her new single 'New Woman' this week, and Jisoo will star in a new zombie series called 'Newtopia' [f3c362c1].

Amorepacific's brand Hera has renewed its contract with BLACKPINK's Jennie for the sixth consecutive year. Jennie has been chosen as a model for Hera since 2019 and is seen as the ideal partner to spread Hera's beauty philosophy and values worldwide. Netizens have a positive view of the contract renewal, praising the improvement in quality since Jennie became the model. On the other hand, actress Han So-hee failed to renew her advertising contract with NH Nonghyup Bank after 3 years of collaboration. The bank chose to select Go Yoon-jung as their new model, opting for a brighter and more sophisticated image. Han So-hee's contract expired amidst controversy surrounding her private life and her involvement in the 'It's interesting' showdown with her ex-boyfriend Ryu Jun-yeol and his ex-girlfriend Hyeri. She also recently parted ways with Ryu Jun-yeol. Han So-hee's contract with the soju brand 'Chum-Churum' also expired, leading to actress Kim Ji-won taking over the position. The decision not to extend Han So-hee's contract was made through mutual agreement, according to her agency [901bc4a3].