Bob Mackie, who designed dazzling costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner, Dolly Parton and Elton John has died, aged 87. The US fashion designer, known as the “Sultan of Sequins” for his sparkling creations, won a Tony Award, nine Emmys and received three Oscar nominations during his career. “It is with a heavy heart
American retail giant Target has withdrawn a Halloween costume from sale after critics on social media said it resembled a racist caricature. Describing the costume as “offensive”, the store said in a statement that it was “hurtful for our Black guests, team members and partners”, without providing further details. Images circulating online show a costume
Target is issuing an apology. The retailer spoke out to address backlash over a children’s Halloween costume that it was allegedly selling under the name “Kids’ Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown.” “An apology from us: We pulled an offensive Halloween costume that should never have been part of our assortment,” Target wrote in a statement
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for “New York,” the fifth episode of “The Vampire Lestat,” now streaming on AMC+. When costume designer Lex Wood began planning the costumes for “The Vampire Lestat” (or the third season of “Interview with the Vampire”) she had one word in mind: color. And a lot, to reflect the
