DIRS.INFO The most relevant business & tech news

☆ An influencer got a $4,980 Gucci bag. Then, she intentionally tried to destroy it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewInfluencer Victoria Paris unboxed a shining new Gucci bag in a TikTok video on April 1. Nearly a month later, on April 30, she shared a video of herself throwing that same designer bag against wooden stairs. one person commented on a reposted clip of Paris throwing her bag. @andiwashington_ Charms on bags love love love ❤️ accessorize my vintage bag with me ♬ original sound - Andi Washington 🐬💗✨Then there's Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. AdvertisementTikTokers recently noticed that Hermès bags carried by the famous twins are far from pristine.

Persons: —, Olsen, Jane Birkining, Jackie, TikTokers, Paris, I'm, Jane Birkin, Birkin, Jean, Louis Dumas, Jun Sato, Gucci, Andi Washington 🐬💗 Organizations: Service, Paris, Business Locations: Paris

☆ Your clothes might be making you sad. 'Dopamine dressing' could help you feel happier.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-12 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Allyson BiasThe key to happiness: dopamine dressingBarnthouse didn't create the concept of dopamine dressing, but she lives by it. "Every day when I get ready, I'm really excited for my coffee, and I'm really excited to get dopamine dressed," she told BI. AdvertisementPut simply, the mom of two says dopamine dressing ultimately means you "dress better to feel better." In Barnthouse's case, dopamine dressing looks like tulle tops, platform heels, sparkling skirts, and countless jewel-toned gems across her hands, ears, and neck. "Dopamine dressing is really about dressing in a way that makes you feel good.

Persons: —, it's, Hannah Barnthouse, Allyson Bias, Carolyn Mair, Mair, Elton John, Barnthouse, Allyson, Hailey Bieber, I've Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Oklahoma

☆ Outfits 'Bridgerton' star Nicola Coughlan has worn this year, ranked
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-11 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Nicola Coughlan has been attending fashion shows, red carpets, and premieres in standout outfits all year. Here's what she's worn this year, ranked from worst to best. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Since the start of the year, the 37-year-old actor has been attending movie premieres, red-carpet events, and fashion shows in standout looks. She's worn colorful minidresses, an assortment of edgy ensembles, and some ball gowns.

Persons: Nicola Coughlan, —, she's Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Taylor Swift debuted a whole new designer wardrobe at the first European Eras Tour show
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Taylor Swift kicked off the European leg of her Eras Tour with a new set of designer outfits. Those looks included Versace leotards, Louboutin boots, and a custom Vivienne Westwood dress. During the first show of its European leg — hosted in Nanterre, France, on Thursday — Swift stepped onstage in a new Versace leotard and matching Louboutin boots. The designer outfit is one of multiple high-end looks Swift has added to her updated show, which now includes songs from her latest album "The Tortured Poets Department." AdvertisementThey're outfits fit for a billionaire, which Swift became largely thanks to her massive tour.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Versace leotards, Vivienne Westwood, —, Taylor, — Swift, Versace, Swift, leotards Organizations: Service, Poets Department Locations: Nanterre, France

☆ Gen Z is bringing back digital cameras and the post-night-out photo dump
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Digital cameras are regaining popularity among Gen Z, who seek authentic, unfiltered experiences. Profits from digital cameras are projected to grow by $1.4 billion between now and 2028. But things may have come full circle because digital cameras are back for Gen Z. AdvertisementLike Facebook albums but coolerDespite plummeting between 2018 and 2021, profits from digital cameras in the electronics industry since then have been steadily increasing. Business Insider's Amanda Krause named digital cameras one of the "quiet status symbols" you will likely see everywhere in 2024.

Persons: Gen Z, Zoomers, —, Amanda Krause, Gen Zers, Khurram, Hermione Whitehead, Whitehead, Kellie Whitehead, Hermione's, Kellie, Sharmin, Z's, It's, Greg Morrison Organizations: Service, Facebook, Gen, Revenue, Olympus, Bryant University, MXML, Zoomers Locations: Germany

☆ The best and worst looks billionaires wore to the 2024 Met Gala
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Amanda Krause | Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Simple outfits worked for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez attend the 2024 Met Gala. Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesThe Amazon founder, who has an estimated $200 billion fortune , skipped the Met Gala red carpet. But he eventually joined his fiancée Lauren Sánchez at the top of the Metropolitan Museum steps and showed off his black tuxedo and bow tie. The couple looked chic, classy, and ready for a Met Gala dinner.

Persons: Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez, Kevin Mazur, Oscar, la, neckline Organizations: Metropolitan Museum

☆ Zendaya attended the 2024 Met Gala in a dramatic gown covered in grapes — and then changed her outfit
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Zendaya attended the 2024 Met Gala in a Maison Margiela gown covered in grapes. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementZendaya has officially arrived at the 2024 Met Gala. A co-chair of this year's ball, the "Challengers" star stepped on the red carpet wearing a green-and-blue gown by John Galliano for Maison Margiela and styled by Law Roach. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Zendaya, Alexander McQueen, Law Roach, —, John Galliano, Maison Margiela Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Maison

☆ Usher walked the Met Gala red carpet in a dramatic cape, but his $5 million watch stole the show
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewThis year, the Met Gala red carpet was full of innovative fashion, glamorous gowns, and sharp suits. Usher attends the 2024 Met Gala. Usher attends the 2024 Met Gala. A close-up of the $5 million watch Usher wore to the 2024 Met Gala. Arturo Holmes/Getty ImagesOf course, he wasn't the only star to wear standout jewelry at this year's Met Gala.

Persons: —, Alexander McQueen, Usher, Dimitrios Kambouris, Arturo Holmes, Jacob, Brooklyn Beckham, Matt Damon, Pamela Anderson, Sudha Reddy Organizations: Service, Business, Jacob &, Brooklyn, Pandora

☆ All the looks celebrities wore to Met Gala after-parties this year
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Amanda Krause | Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Celebrities attended parties across New York City following the 2024 Met Gala. Many also changed out of their red-carpet ensembles in favor of fun nightlife looks. AdvertisementCelebrities didn't stop partying after the 2024 Met Gala. Following the "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" event on Monday, actors, musicians, and billionaires stepped out across New York City to attend massive after-parties. And in most cases, those partygoers changed out of their red carpet outfits to wear showstopping nightlife looks.

Persons: Elle Fanning, Lauren Sánchez, —, Keke Palmer, Jeff Bezos Organizations: Service Locations: New York City

The 2024 Met Gala was held in New York City on Monday night. Celebrity couples were some of the night's best-dressed and nailed the " Sleeping Beauties" theme. AdvertisementCelebrity couples were some of the best-dressed stars of the 2024 Met Gala. Hosted at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday, the annual fundraising ball welcomed guests to view the latest Costume Institute exhibit, titled "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion." This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Rita Ora, Taika, — Organizations: Service, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Business Locations: New York City

Celebrities attended the "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" Met Gala on Monday. AdvertisementThe 2024 Met Gala was held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday. The annual fundraising event, which is held in celebration of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, is one of the most exclusive events of the year. The Met Gala's theme changes each year, and celebrities from Zendaya to Lana Del Rey embraced the "Garden of Time" dress code at this year's event. AdvertisementHere were the best-dressed celebrities at the 2024 Met Gala.

Persons: Lana Del Rey, Colman Domingo, —, Anna Wintour Organizations: Service, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Metropolitan Museum, Art's Costume, Vogue, Costume Institute, The Locations: New York

☆ Every outfit the Kardashian-Jenner family has ever worn at the Met Gala, ranked from least to most iconic
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Members of the Kardashian-Jenner family have been attending the Met Gala since 2013. Kim Kardashian's outfits, in particular, have become some of the most famous worn at the event. AdvertisementIt's tough to imagine the Met Gala without the Kardashian-Jenner family. And while some of their outfits have made Met Gala history, others have missed the mark. Here's a look at everything the family has worn at the annual event, ranked from least to most iconic.

Persons: Kardashian, Jenner, Kim Kardashian's, —, Kim Kardashian, Kanye, Kris Jenner Organizations: Service, Costume Institute

☆ The celebrity co-chairs for the 2024 Met Gala are already showing off their style
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Anna Wintour hosted her pre-Met Gala dinner in New York City on Sunday night. The event's co-chairs — Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya, Bad Bunny, and Chris Hemsworth — all attended. Zendaya wore a vintage John Galliano dress and Bad Bunny sported a Yankees baseball cap. AdvertisementThe 2024 Met Gala hasn't started yet, but its celebrity co-chairs are already showing off their style. Ahead of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual fundraising ball, Anna Wintour hosted a pre-Met Gala dinner in New York City on Sunday night.

Persons: Anna Wintour, — Jennifer Lopez, Bunny, Chris Hemsworth —, Zendaya, John Galliano, —, hasn't, Wintour, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth Organizations: Service, Metropolitan Museum of, Business Locations: New York City

☆ Met Gala 2024 live updates: red carpet arrivals, fashion highlights, celebrity interviews, and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Amanda Krause | Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The 2024 Met Gala is today in New York City. Its theme is "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," and the dress code is "The Garden of Time." This year's exhibit and ball highlights historical garments and technological advancements in style with a "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" theme. The night's dress code, "The Garden of Time," is inspired by a 1962 short story of the same name. Keep an eye on this page for the night's latest news, from surprising celebrity moments to standout fashion looks.

Persons: Jeff Bezos, Rihanna, —, It's, fundraise Organizations: Service, fashion's, Metropolitan Museum of Art Locations: New York City, New York

Stars pull out all the stops to follow the event's dress code, which changes each year. Rihanna, Cher, and Zendaya have worn some of the best outfits in Met Gala history. AdvertisementThe 2024 Met Gala has finally arrived. There are always eye-catching looks at the Met Gala, but some outfits stand out from the pack. AdvertisementTake a look back at some of the best-dressed Met Gala attendees of all time.

Persons: Rihanna, Cher, —, Anna Wintour, Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth Organizations: Service, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Vogue Locations: New York City

☆ Tyla stole the show on the Met Gala red carpet in a skin-tight dress made from sand
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

South African musician Tyla made her Met Gala debut on Monday. She wore a daring dress designed by Balmain, which was covered from top to bottom in sand. But the dress was slightly impractical, as she needed to be carried up the Met steps. AdvertisementTyla's Grammy-winning hit might be called "Water," but it was sand she embraced at the 2024 Met Gala. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Tyla, — Organizations: Balmain, Service, Business

☆ Zendaya attended the 2024 Met Gala in a dramatic gown covered in grapes
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Zendaya attended the 2024 Met Gala in a Maison Margiela gown covered in grapes. AdvertisementZendaya has officially arrived at the 2024 Met Gala. Zendaya attends the 2024 Met Gala. AdvertisementZendaya attends the 2024 Met Gala. We've been on two press tours — 'Dune 2' and 'Challengers' — and doing two Vogue covers," Roach told the publication.

Persons: Zendaya, Law Roach, —, John Galliano, Maison Margiela, organza, John Shearer, Dimitrios Kambouris, Roach Organizations: Service, New York Times, Vogue Locations: Maison

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. The 2024 Met Gala, an elaborate fundraiser for the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, was held on Monday in New York City. The event theme was "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," with this year's exhibition spotlighting "precious masterpieces of fashion" using technology, Vogue announced in November 2023. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. The 2024 Met Gala co-chairs included Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, Zendaya, and Chris Hemsworth, while Loewe's creative director, Jonathan Anderson, and TikTok CEO Shou Chew were the event's honorary chairs.

Persons: —, Jennifer Lopez, Bad, Zendaya, Chris Hemsworth, Jonathan Anderson, Shou Chew, J.G Organizations: Service, Costume, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Vogue, Business Locations: New York City

☆ The Best and Worst Looks Billionaires Have Worn at the Met Gala
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Met Gala always welcomes billionaires like Kim Kardashian, Jeff Bezos, and Rihanna. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementWhat would the Met Gala be without billionaires? Think Kim Kardashian, Jeff Bezos, and Rihanna. Here's a look at some of the best looks those wealthy Met Gala guests have worn over the years and a few that could have been better.

Persons: Kim Kardashian, Jeff Bezos, Rihanna, —, Here's Organizations: Service, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Costume Institute

☆ University Graduations Are Flashpoints for Protests Over Gaza
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Yan Zhuang | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +4 min

Kent State students protested the war in Gaza on Saturday during the annual commemoration honoring the four students who were killed by the National Guard on May 4, 1970. Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered at Kent State University in Ohio on Saturday to protest the war in Gaza, exactly 54 years after a similar campus demonstration ended in four student deaths. Many of them were hoisting signs calling on the university to divest from weapons manufacturers and military contractors. Image Mary Ann Vecchio kneels over the body of Jeffrey Miller, a student who was killed by Ohio National Guard troops during an antiwar demonstration at Kent State University on May 4, 1970. Credit... Today, demonstrators at Kent State are asking the university to divest its portfolio of instruments of war.

Persons: James Rhodes, — Allison Krause, William Schroeder, Sandra Scheuer, Jeffrey Miller —, Ohio ”, Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young, Sophia Swengel, “, ”, ” Ms, Swengel, Mary Ann Vecchio, Jeffrey Miller, John Filo, Camille Tinnin, Yaseen Shaikh, Tinnin, Shaikh, Mark Polatajko, Rebecca Murphy, Polatajko, Murphy Organizations: Kent, National Guard, Kent State University, Force, Ohio National Guard, Kent State, Justice Locations: Gaza, Ohio, Kent State’s, Vietnam, Cambodia, Kent, ’, “, Palestine, ”

☆ Next week could cement Lauren Sanchez's rise as a fashion star
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-04 | by ( Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Lauren Sánchez may make her Met Gala debut on Monday, according to reports. AdvertisementLauren Sánchez is poised to walk the Met Gala red carpet for the first time on Monday, if media reports are to be believed. Page Six also previously reported that Met Gala host and Condé Nast chief content officer Anna Wintour was wooing Sánchez to attend. AdvertisementThe theme of this year's Met Gala is "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," according to Vogue, and the dress code has been dubbed "The Garden of Time." Sánchez is a rising fashion star, Business Insider's Amanda Krause previously reported, with her style evolving in recent years.

Persons: Lauren Sánchez, Jeff Bezos, —, Amy Odell, Page, Condé, Anna Wintour, Sánchez, she'd, Bezos, Amanda Krause, Keith McNally, Chrissy Teigen, Jessica Seinfeld, Stephanie Ruhle Organizations: Service, Condé Nast, Vogue, House, NYC Locations: Sánchez, Instagram

☆ Cartier tried to stop a man from buying $13,600 earrings for $13 after a website typo, but he got them anyway
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewRogelio Villarreal Jasso got extremely lucky when he found heavily discounted Cartier earrings online. On December 1, 2023, the Mexico native noticed an Instagram advertisement for gold-and-diamond Cartier earrings priced at 232 pesos, or about $13, he told Business Insider. AdvertisementThe Cartier earrings purchased by Rogelio Villarreal Jasso. After being contacted by the agency, Cartier seemingly took matters into its own hands and settled the issue by sending Jasso his order. "It is more important to be honorable than to have Cartier earrings," she wrote.

Persons: —, Rogelio Villarreal Jasso, Cartier, Jasso, Champagne, Lilly Téllez Organizations: Service, Business, Federal, The New York Times, The Times, Times Locations: Mexico, Cartier's Mexico

☆ A 'Shark Tank' beauty brand was criticized for lacking deep foundation shades. It tried to fix it and made it worse.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

So, when Youthforia launched 10 new makeup shades in March, George gave the new darkest option — shade 600 — a chance. Widespread beauty backlashFollowing George's video, beauty fans and creators across the internet have criticized Youthforia and its attempt to make its foundation range more inclusive. George posted another TikTok video on Wednesday, which she captioned: "It's biologically impossible to be PURE black. Shade 600 seems to have no undertone, but it looks like they had more of a red undertone. Specifically, Rihanna's Fenty Beauty changed the game with its massive foundation range — it now boasts 51 shades — and the foundation from Halsey's brand About Face has become a new favorite.

Persons: —, Golloria George, influencer, Fiona, Chan, George, Youthforia, Mark Cuban, Jackie Aina, Javon Ford, George's, didn't Organizations: Service, Business Locations: The California

The Met Gala takes place on the first Monday in May each year. Anna Wintour has tapped celebrities to co-chair since taking over the Costume Institute in 1995. AdvertisementBeing invited to the Met Gala is one thing. In 1995, Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour began co-hosting the event alongside fellow editors, socialites, and even European royalty. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Anna Wintour, — Organizations: Costume Institute, Service, Vogue, Business

☆ Artist Yves Klein’s unusual nude performance restaged decades after artist’s death
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Jacqui Palumbo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Twice a week this spring, a nude performance artist sits inside a small wooden box in a New York gallery waiting to be touched. Courtesy Lévy Gorvy DayanVisitors to Lévy Gorvy Dayan on New York's Upper East Side can interact with the sculpture and performance artist inside during twice-weekly performances this spring. “Yves Klein: The Tangible World” brings together many of the artist’s lesser-seen works. “I wanted to show Yves Klein’s love for the body, and the aliveness that the body represents,” said Dominique Lévy, a co-founder of the gallery, which represents Klein’s estate. “He’s the first artist to really incorporate performance as an artistic act and as a practice,” Lévy said.

Persons: ‘, Yves Klein, ”, “, —, “ Yves Klein, Gorvy Dayan, Klein, Dominique Lévy, Lévy Gorvy Dayan, Julian Rigg, Yves Klein’s, ” Klein, ” Lévy, ” Hugo Alexander, Rose, he’s, ” Krause, Lévy, Alexander Organizations: CNN, Lévy Gorvy Dayan Visitors, Artists Rights Society, Marina, Museum of Modern Art, School of Visual Arts Locations: New York, French, New, ADAGP, Paris

Search resuls for: "Krause"

25 mentions found