For red carpet events, a gown is yawningly predictable. The truly chic have the chops to wear a classic le smoking, the suit popularized by Yves Saint Laurent, and to wear it sans adornment. The silk crepe for these beautifully cut suits are from the famous Italian fabric house Gandini Tessuti. Gorgeous models are (from left): Kiara Kabakuru, Debra Shaw and Margareth Lahoussaye. Photo from Vogue Italia, March 1997.
Captivating photo of a 94yo tattoo artist who lives deep within the depths of the Philippines. Her name is Fang (Whang)-Od. Those tattoos are traditional Filipino tribal designs, an art form dating back to the pre-Spanish occupation.
For more info about her and these type of tattoos, read more here.
This is actually my most favourite post on tumblr. Usually south East Asian countries are ignored by the tumblrsphere, as most people people think of China, Japan and South Korea when appreciating Asia. It’s nice to see a bit of filipino history and culture on my dash !!
this is just captivating to see a post like this especially when a filipino is featured in this site! Makes me more proud to be one!
Lee Chae-rin, also known as CL, has a global following of millions. Here, she talks about identity, cultural appropriation and her fight to break America.
Grammys 2017: 10 Categories To Watch
This pop category is especially intriguing because it could give two of the biggest Top 40 artists their first taste of Grammy gold. With Confident, Demi Lovato has notched her first career Grammy nod, so a win would have her batting a thousand; meanwhile, Ariana Grande (who’s also up for best pop solo performance) could snag this for her hits-laden Dangerous Woman LP. Both are facing stiff competition in Justin Bieber, Adele and Sia, but perhaps the voters will spread the love and give one of Lovato or Grande their due. (Best Pop Vocal Album)
Aretha Franklin Made President Obama Cry With “Natural Woman”
The Queen of Soul performed the song in tribute to its songwriter, Carole King, one of the evening’s honorees. As you can see from the video below, King basically lost her shit.
GIFS VIA.
Portrait of singer Aretha Franklin with her father C.L. Franklin and sister, fellow singer Carolyn. New York, 1971
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