By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated May 2, 2024
This week in fashion was >Pharrell Williams announces a jewelry collection with Tiffany & Co. Meanwhile, at another premiere for The Idea of You in New York City, actress Gabrielle Union wore a black look from Sportsmax. In light of a red carpet->Zoe Saldana attended the 2024 Annual AFI Life Achievement Awards in an outfit designed by Victoria Beckham.
Additionally, Grammy Award-winning singer Lizzo’s brand YITTY has released its cult favorite Nearly Naked convertible dress in an array of colors and patterns. Lastly, shopping destination Moda Operandi has partnered with the brand The Frankie Shop for a new collaborative collection that has been unveiled.
Keep scrolling to know the fashion happenings of the week.
Lupita Nyong’o Wears Akris
In London, actress Lupita Nyong’o wore a splendid baby pink tailored suit designed by Akris and >Micaela Erlanger. Her elegance radiated through this red carpet look. It was simple in its silhouette, yet bold in its feminine hue. She accessorized with a few pieces of jewelry starting with her large circular diamond studs. On her neck sat a unique necklace with diamonds dispersed throughout it and a matching bracelet while on her hand was a single diamond ring. To complete her look, she wore a pair of white pointed-toe heels.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 01: Lupita Nyong’o attends the photocall for “A Quiet Place: Day One” at IET Building: Savoy Place on May 01, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage) Pharrell Williams Launches Tiffany & Co. Jewelry Collection
Pharrell Williams has teamed up with Tiffany & Co. on a special jewelry collection that includes 19 pieces. The “Titan” collection arrives in 18-karat yellow gold or titanium along with all metal and diamond iterations. Pavé pieces include reverse-set diamonds that expose the diamond’s pavilion, according to WWD. “Each piece embodies Pharrell’s distinct >Tiffany & Co tells WWD.
The “Titan” collection is priced between $3,500-$53,000. It will debut first at The Landmark on New York’s Fifth Avenue and tiffany.com in the U.S., immediately followed by a global debut in June at international boutiques.
YITTY Releases Its Nearly Naked Convertible Dress
Lizzo’s YITTY has released its Nearly Naked convertible dress. The Nearly Naked franchise has been a cult favorite from its consumers, now a dress is here just in time for the summer. The dress is made to fit a wearer’s needs when traveling or constantly being on-the-go. It’s a 5-in-1 piece which is also made to take on as many silhouettes as you want from a midi skirt, maxi skirt, short skirt, midi dress, or short dress. All you have to do is adjust it to your liking. The dress comes in classic YITTY shades ranging from Iconic Black, Bossed Up Brown, Cherry Pop, and On My Ivories Micro Marble.
Shop the 5-in-1 convertible dress on yitty.com. Sizes range from XS to 6X.
YITTY The Frankie Shop And Moda Operandi Unveil Collaboration
Moda Operandi has announced its exclusive capsule collection and pop-up event with The Frankie Shop. The collection is entitled “The Art of Dress” and coincides with Frieze New York’s art fair. It’s inspired by women in the art world and includes 15 pieces in a capsule that captures the essence of a chic summer. The collaborative pop-up will be on May 3 at the High Line Nine on 507 West 27th Street in New York City. For the campaign, both brands collaborated with prominent women in the art world such as Hannah Traore, a renowned New York-based gallerist, artist Simone Bodmer-Turner, and gallerist Emma Scully. Each woman was photographed in their respective workspaces.
Shop The Frankie Shop and Moda Operandi’s “Art of Dressing” capsule on May 3 in-person in New York City and on May 6 on modaoperandi.com. Prices range from $98 to $436.
The Frankie Shop X Moda Operandi Gabrielle Union Wears Sportmax
For the Amazon Prime premiere of The Idea of You, Gabrielle Union stepped onto the red carpet in a simple yet chic look designed by Sportmax, >Thomas Christos Kikis. Her black mock neck dress had a bit of a ruching at the middle with the rest of the dress falling elegantly to the floor in a small train. The all-black was understated with a few added accessories from Tiffany & Co. The gold bracelet and stacked diamond rings by the fine jewelry brand went well with her diamond earrings also from the brand.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 29: Gabrielle Union attends the NYC premiere of “The Idea of You” at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 29, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic) Zoe Saldana Wears Victoria Beckham
At the 2024 Annual AFI Life Achievement Awards, actress Zoe Saldana wore a Trompe l’oeildecoding=”async” src=”https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/GettyImages-2150499624-scaled.jpg” alt=”Essence Fashion Digest: Lupita Nyong’o Wears Akris, Gabrielle Union Wears Sportmax, And More” width=”400″ height=”600″ />LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 27: Zoe Saldana attends the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute To Nicole Kidman at Dolby Theatre on April 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for AFI) TOPICS: #fashionnews Essence Fashion Digest Lupita Nyong’o
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