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CNN  —  Fashion may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about papal legacies, but Pope Francis, who died Monday, had an individual sense of style — one that didn’t include a cinched Balenciaga-like white puffer jacket (that was AI), but instead, for his unfussy cream-colored cassocks and sensible black leather shoes. Francis’ choice in footwear was first noted, just 24 hours after he was elected in 2013, by The New York Times, which observed that he had “dramatically shifted the tone of the papacy” with his black shoes — reportedly made by a friend in…

London CNN  —  Pedro Pascal has used a movie premiere in London to advocate for trans rights. The Hollywood actor was photographed at the red carpet launch of “Thunderbolts*,” the latest offering from Marvel Studios, in a T-shirt proclaiming “Protect the dolls.” The garment, designed by London-based American designer Conner Ives, has gone viral since Ives wore it at the finale of his Fall-Winter 2025 show in February. The slogan is seen as a show of solidarity with trans women, who are affectionately dubbed “dolls” by the LGBTQ community. Pascal’s appearance comes a week after Britain’s Supreme Court ruled that…

CNN  —  With a history dating back to at least the 13th century, the Fisherman’s Ring is among the most recognizable items of papal regalia. Named after St. Peter, who was a fisherman and, according to the Catholic tradition, the first pope, it was worn by Pope Francis to ceremonial events throughout his 12-year reign. Countless devoted followers kissed it. It even sparked a controversy over hygiene. Now, as tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the Vatican following his death, aged 88, on Easter Monday. It…

Editor’s Note: Featuring the good, the bad and the ugly, ‘Look of the Week’ is a regular series dedicated to unpacking the most talked about outfit of the last seven days. London CNN  —  On a trip to the English countryside, Catherine, Princess of Wales, signaled that the Y2K style revival — which has resurrected both Ugg boots and wearing dresses over pants — is still in full swing. In a short film released by the palace on Monday, the princess is seen sporting a puffy dark green baker boy hat as she joined a group of Scouts for an…

New York CNN  —  In the borderlands between New York City’s Tribeca and Financial District, Ralph Lauren — the man whose name is synonymous with a certain well-heeled, sporty, and nostalgic vein of American style — staged his latest runway show on Thursday. Among the crowd were Anne Hathaway, Condé Nast’s Anna Wintour, “Stranger Things” star Sadie Sink, and Sarah Catherine Hook, riding high off her turn in the recently concluded “The White Lotus,” season 3. (Hook was overheard saying that the first thing her character, Piper Ratliff, wears in the show is, as it happens, a Ralph Lauren dress.)…

Paris, France Reuters  —  Jonathan Anderson will create the June collection for Dior Men’s Fashion, LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault said on Thursday at the group’s annual meeting with shareholders. Anderson, 40, whose departure from LVMH’s smaller label Loewe was announced on March 17, is one of a new generation of high-profile designers taking over some of the world’s biggest fashion labels amid a sweeping industry overhaul. The sector is grappling with some of its slowest growth in years, weighed down by China’s property crisis while rising prices have deterred shoppers from splashing out on new fashion. Anderson is credited with…

CNN  —  As the second weekend of Coachella nears, there is a sense that fashion at the annual music and arts festival is different from that of recent editions. The shift is perhaps epitomized by Vanessa Hudgens — once dubbed the “Queen of Coachella” — whose boho-chic aesthetic, long synonymous with the festival held in hot Indio, California, made way for the kind of pared-back, anodyne approach now adopted by many of today’s attendees. This may be partly due to a desire to blend in: Swaths of celebrities, including Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner, as well as Justin and Hailey…

CNN  —  Model Lucy Markovic, who rose to fame on “Australia’s Next Top Model” and later walked runways for the likes of Armani and Versace, has died age 27. Her agency, Elite Model Management, announced her death via social media on Thursday, saying she had been battling a rare brain condition. A message confirming her death was also posted to Markovic’s official Instagram stories, just hours after a post announced she was “battling for her life.” Elite Model Management’s statement went on to call Markovic “a bright shining light,” adding: “Modeling was one of Lucy’s dreams, and we are deeply…

CNN  —  Take a look around your kitchen pantry, and what do you see? Boxes of pasta stacked high, maybe, alongside tins of sardines or a jar of olives. Maybe you have some fresh fruit lurking, olive oil or a bag of rice. But food motifs might also be popping up in your closet or living room. Perhaps some tinned fish on a T-shirt or a farfalle-shaped candle? The notion might seem strange, but across home decor and fashion, even luxury sectors, there’s been an influx of food-centric design. And it’s costing a pretty penny. A stool resembling corn on…

CNN  —  Wrapped in a giant black puffer despite the blistering Californian sun, Blackpink member Lisa stepped out onto Coachella’s main stage on Friday for her first solo performance at the festival. Within minutes, the huge coat was whisked away — revealing a reptilian bodysuit covered in head-to-toe scales. “She’s the reptilian villain,” said the look’s designer, Asher Levine, in a video call from his studio in Los Angeles. “It’s very creature couture.” Levine, who has created otherworldly stage-wear for Lady Gaga, Grace Jones, Doja Cat, Christina Aguilera and Grimes, got the call to create both of Lisa’s technologically advanced…