Priyanka Chopra slaying on the 2016 Oscars in Zuhair Murad Haute Couture; Image: Steve Granitz/TwineImage/Getty Images
If you have been observing remaining yr’s Oscars telecast, you have been handled to a wide selection of top-tier clothier models, from Charlize Theron’s crimson scorching Christian Dior to Lady Gaga’s creamy Brandon Maxwell break up character jumpsuit/get dressed. But even in the course of all this high-end eye sweet, Priyanka Chopra’s ivory Zuhair Murad Haute Couture lace robe controlled to face out. Just how a lot of an affect did the relative Hollywood newcomer’s glance have? Well, it changed into one of the vital most-googled Oscar clothes of 2016 (an outstanding feat given the opposite fashion-forward attendees).
You can thank stylist Sophia Banks for masterminding that internet-conquering ensemble. This wasn’t the Aussie local’s first go-round on the large display, both. Sophia additionally curated Kristin Chenoweth’s golden Roberto Cavalli Oscars second again in 2014 and helped Amber Heard flip heads on the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2013 by way of a slinky black Atelier Versace advent. Sophia is a tried-and-true crimson carpet veteran, outfitting stars like Thandie Newton, Shay Mitchell and Ashley Madekwe. So, simply how did Sophia hone her crimson carpet abilities?
Back in 2004, Sophia partnered with Los Angeles fixture Satine Boutique and helped make bigger the emblem exponentially by means of introducing the outfit to Roland Mouret, Acne Studios, Isabel Marant, Pierre Hardy and Rodarte. She mainly changed into an authorized pattern psychic, in a position to expect what used to be about to be in or out and which designers have been at the cusp of greatness. (It’s no surprise she used to be named a Harper’s Bazaar Style Leader and a height vogue export by means of none as opposed to Vogue Australia.)
But Sophia wasn’t content material to simply expect traits, she determined to set a couple of herself. She introduced her personal label Whitley Kros in 2008 and earned spots in Vogue, ELLE, Nylon and Vogue Japan, amongst others. She additionally branched out to lend her fashionable expertise to celebs by means of running with stars now not simply on what they’ll recreation to the following award display, however their total symbol. (Under her knowledgeable tutelage, Priyanka has grow to be some of the fashion-praised actresses on this planet.)
With the Grammys and Oscars nonetheless on faucet for this season, we connected with Sophia to wreck down the most recent crimson carpet traits, her all-time favourite superstar seems to be and the celebrities she thinks are in reality bringing it large time. We additionally simply needed to learn how some of the memorable clothes of 2016 got here to be (trace: it needed to beat out a slew of different contenders).
theFashionSpot: We’re hitting the house stretch of award season. What are the highest traits you’ve spotted to this point?
Sophia Banks: Yellow and crimson were the massive colours and I believe we will be able to proceed to look extra of that for the occasions. Also glitter and sequins, which I believe can be a large a part of the Oscars and Grammys — suppose Emma Stone in her Valentino. Also, gold has performed a large phase with main points of embellishment or embroidery. Long sleeves have additionally been extra of a pattern this yr with stars opting to hide up at the hands and as an alternative have a deep plunging V neckline. Sheer black clothes have been additionally large on the SAG Awards and we will be able to proceed to look this. Even stripes made it onto the crimson carpet this season.
Here’s my cheat sheet of spring traits for 2017:
- Pink/yellow are massive colours for spring
- All issues sheer
- Stripes each and every which means for night or day
- One-shoulder uncovered tops or clothes
- Florals, florals and extra florals, day or night
- Off-the-shoulder clothes
- 70s Halston girl — main comeback of all issues 70s
- Sequins day or evening…particularly gold
tFS: What’s your favourite tournament to outfit celebs for?
SB: My favourite tournament to outfit shoppers for is for sure the Oscars, particularly if they’re nominated, appearing or presenting. It’s probably the most amusing and probably the most power. You have wonderful robe choices to choose between as designers acknowledge the facility of somebody of their robe at those occasions. Last yr, dressing Priyanka in Zuhair Murad, the ones footage went all over.
tFS: How do you make a decision which robes to tug to your shoppers?
SB: It’s an overly detailed procedure sooner than I get started with each and every consumer. I’ve a complete questionnaire of the entirety they prefer and don’t, seems to be they have got beloved, seems to be they have got hated. I additionally spend numerous time speaking with the actor/musician about what occupation they would like, how they need to be appeared to the general public, what form of symbol we’re seeking to construct.
I at all times make it in regards to the actor or actress and how one can lead them to shine. I have a look at what colours glance excellent on them, their frame form after which have a look at what clothes will acquire world consideration and run the world over in all of the magazines and papers. It’s an overly detailed procedure and person who I spend numerous time directly to be sure that we get effects just like the Priyanka Oscar get dressed that used to be observed by means of billions of other folks.
tFS: How a long way upfront do you get started prepping a celeb sooner than an award display?
SB: Priyanka used to be going to be presenting on the Oscars. It used to be a large second in entrance of such a lot of other folks. We all sought after one thing wonderful, Priyanka, Dana her publicist, her mum and her supervisor. I began having a look sooner than Christmas for the easiest get dressed. I used to be in love with Zuhair’s designs and used to be ready to look his couture display… When I noticed that white one, I beloved it.
We, after all, asked many robes and flew to Montreal the place Priyanka used to be filming to do a becoming with about 40 robes in tow. We then did the proper and the white used to be a height choice together with many others, nevertheless it wanted alterations. In case the alterations weren’t right kind, we did them and flew again for a 2d becoming and in addition some extra get dressed choices. Priyanka arrived in L.A. on Saturday morning sooner than the Oscars [and]we needed to do some other becoming as smartly to ensure it labored. Then got here opting for all of the diamonds, we have been so glad to paintings with Lorraine Schwartz, she selected $eight million price — they have been wonderful. We have been doing ultimate touch-u.s.proper sooner than Priyanka walked out the door after which we sat and waited whilst we noticed her display up at the crimson carpet…we have been so excited.
tFS: What’s your favourite crimson carpet glance of all time?
SB: I’ve created some amusing ones alongside the way in which, clearly getting most-googled get dressed with Priyanka is fantastic and I used to be tremendous excited to create that glance. There is some other Versace glance we did for Priyanka, which I in reality love. There is a gold Carolina Herrera get dressed that Kristin Chenoweth wore for her Oscar efficiency, which I like. I additionally love the Versace Couture get dressed I did for Amber Heard for the Vanity Fair celebration a couple of years in the past. Also, I dress designed a film known as Syrup and I’m obsessive about all of the vogue seems to be we created for Amber Heard in that movie.
Amber Heard on the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Thandie Newton on the 2013 Golden Globes, Kristin Chenoweth on the 2014 Oscars; Images: David Livingston/Getty Images, George Pimentel/TwineImage/Getty Images, Gregg DeGuire/TwineImage/Getty Images
tFS: How a lot inspiration do you get from the runways?
SB: I at all times have a look at each and every runway and there are numerous wonderful collections available in the market at the moment. Gucci is doing a great process and I like the brand new Chanel Couture display. I’m additionally a large fan of Preen, Cushnie et Ochs.
tFS: Who is your go-to clothier?
SB: I like numerous designers, however for me it’s about dressing the person, so I’ve other go-to clothes for various shoppers. It’s in reality vital.
tFS: Which celebrity is killing it this award season?
SB: I like numerous seems to be that Emma Stone has worn and in addition Thandie Newton, who I had the excitement of running with.
tFS: If you need to get dressed someone in historical past, who wouldn’t it be?
SB: Hmm, can I communicate to them whilst I’m dressing them? Then it could should be Leonardo da Vinci. For vogue, it could be Princess Diana or Katharine Hepburn and, after all, who wouldn’t need to get dressed Coco Chanel even though it ended up going the opposite direction together with her giving me recommendation or garments.
tFS: Favorite merchandise for your cloth cabinet?
SB: I’ve quite a lot of favorites — I like baggage at the moment. I’ve a brand new crimson Gucci bag, a few Valentino baggage. I’ve additionally been accumulating Chanel for some time, so a great 80s Chanel antique belt, Chanel coat and jacket and a couple of baggage. I additionally love Balmain and feature splurged on two jackets. And then I like jumpsuits and feature a large choice of them — McQueen and Stella [McCartney] are my favorites.
tFS: Any thrilling initiatives arising?
SB: I’ve additionally been directing vogue motion pictures, track movies and ads in recent times. I can be directing my first brief movie undertaking and quite a lot of vogue motion pictures and ads in addition to running with some wonderful new ability.
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