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Peter Copping Named as New Creative Director at Oscar de la Renta

MANILA, Philippines - In this season’s round of designer shake-ups, British-born designer Peter Copping was recently confirmed as the new Creative Director for Oscar de la Renta. Until recently, Copping was the Creative Director for French couture house Nina Ricci. The New York-based eponymous label is known for exquisite craftsmanship and setting the gold standard for feminine silhouettes—of recent renown, Amal Alamuddin chose the brand when she wed Hollywood A-lister George Clooney. 

The 82 year-old designer de la Renta is not slated to retire and will remain involved in the design process. As Creative Director, Copping will be responsible for all product categories: including ready-to-wear, accessories, bridal, and home décor.

Kid Goes Full Diva

Calling all the basic bitches, calling all the basic bitches—there is an announcement: you’re basic.

In the school of YouTube star Lohanthony, 15 year-old Brendan Jordan made viral headlines for werqing it on local American television. The 50 second clip features “Diva Kid” vogue-ing to the beat of his own drum whilst casually throwing shade to the vicinity of his lessers.  Chanté you stay, Brendan Jordan. We are living for it.

Gisele Bündchen for Chanel No. 5

In collaboration between the highest paid model of the times and one of Hollywood’s top directors, Gisele Bündchen stars in a Baz Luhrmann short film for the iconic perfume Chanel No. 5. Titled “The One That I Want”, glamour meets sportif as we see Gisele riding the waves in a Chanel wetsuit with requisite Chanel surfboard in tow. Bündchen is the newest face of the iconic perfume, coming from past campaign stars such as Marilyn Monroe, Brad Pitt, and most notably, Nicole Kidman—who starred in a disarmingly enchanted film directed by Luhrmann in 2004.  The short film is available to view on Chanel.com