Anna Kournikova, the tennis sensation, stepped onto the black carpet for the 3rd Annual “An Enduring Vision” charity Gala on October 10th, 2004, in a subtly captivating black cocktail dress. A look that, even then, hinted at a refined evolution.
Ah, Anna Kournikova. The name alone evokes a certain turn-of-the-millennium glamour, doesn’t it? And here she is, at the “An Enduring Vision” 3rd Annual charity Gala on October 10th, 2004, offering us a glimpse of her burgeoning red-carpet prowess. My memory serves me well; this was a period when her style began to pivot, moving from athletic exuberance to something altogether more polished.
Mariah Carey, the elusive chanteuse, gracing Harper’s BAZAAR UK’s September 2025 issue, reclaims her throne with a “Modern Classic” sensibility – a subtle nod, perhaps, to her enduring reign. The images, undeniably Alexi Lubomirski, speak volumes of a refreshed, yet still quintessentially Mariah, elegance.
The September issue of Harper’s BAZAAR UK, arriving in the crisp air of Autumn 2025, presents us with a Mariah Carey, captured by the discerning lens of Alexi Lubomirski. A “Modern Classic” indeed, a title that feels both apt and, dare I say, a touch ironic for a woman who has so masterfully redefined what ‘classic’ truly means in pop culture. But here, a different Mariah emerges—one grounded in tailored elegance, a departure from the usual glittering spectacle.
That red checkered crop top caught my eye—straight out of a 1960s Italian film set, bold as sin. Olivia Rodrigo stepping out of Lady Gaga’s concert in Los Angeles, July 28, 2025, is serving a look that’s pure rebellion with a vintage twist. As someone who’s stalked the Paris runways and rummaged through Milan’s vintage bins, I’m intrigued—charmed, even, though I’m already side-eyeing the practicality.
The outfit unfolds like a chic manifesto. That top—red checkered, short-sleeved, hugging her midriff—screams Dolce & Gabbana’s playful nod to Sicilian summers. Paired with high-waisted black trousers, the silhouette elongates her frame, a move straight from Chanel’s tailoring playbook. The fabric? Crisp cotton for the top, sleek wool-blend below—contrast that’s deliberate, darling. Construction’s flawless, seams tight, a testament to artisanal hands I’d wager trained in Florence.
