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Thursday, 15 September 2016

Kendall Jenner, Gigi and Bella Hadid, Irina Shayk and Stella Maxwell at Marc Jacobs show

Dreadlocked darlings! Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid show off bizarre wigs as Bella flashes her chest in see-through dress at Marc Jacobs show

PUBLISHED: 20:26, 15 September 2016 | UPDATED: 22:31, 15 September 2016

It was one of the most star-studded catwalks during New York Fashion week.

But the models were hardly recognizable at Marc Jacobs' Thursday show held inside the Hammerstein Ballroom thanks to pink, purple, blue and green hued dreadlock wigs that looked like they weighed 20lbs each.

Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid seemed to love the look as they laughed backstage. Bella Hadid made a more serious expression as she modeled a see-through top. Other models at the show were Karlie Kloss, Irina Shayk, Jourdan Dunn and Adriana Lima.

Demi Lovato, Malin Akerman, Christina Ricci, Carla Gugino and Courtney Love were in the audience.

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Wigged out: Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid looked thrilled with their out-there outfits and bizarre wigs as they posed backstage at the Marc Jacobs show in NYC on Thursday

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Strike a (serious) pose: Bella Hadid looked like she meant business as she modeled a see-through lace dress

The overall look of the show was pastels colors meets Ziggy Stardust.

Kendall, 20, looked pensive as she made her way down the runway in a wigs with blue and purple as well as an army green color.

Her coat was metallic gunmetal grey with a black studded belt.

Underneath the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star had on a sheer dress with multicolored hearts and stars.

Grey thigh high cotton stockings with purple embellishments made quite the statement as did 10-inch platform heels in velvet with large buckles.

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The look that says 'I won't fall!': Kendall, 20, looked pensive as she made her way down the runway in a wigs with blue and purple as well as an army green color

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Shiny: Her coat was metallic gunmetal grey with a black studded belt

Gigi, who dates singer Zayn Malik, wore a patchwork leather coat in purple and pink that screamed late 1970s. But a flowered belt looked plucked from the 1960s.

Underneath was a pink sheer top and a skirt.

Necklaces with crystals on them hung from around her neck.

Her wig had mainly pink and purple in it.

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So disco: Gigi, who dates singer Zayn Malik, wore a patchwork leather coat in purple and pink that screamed late 1970s

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Quite the look: Underneath Gigi wore a pink top with splashes of blue that matched her thigh-high stockings

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Looks a bit dangerous! Lights hung from the ceiling at the Hammerstein Ballroom while water was on the floor

Bella was the most daring in a very sheer white lace dress with several pink, purple and blue designs sewn on.

The girlfriend of The Weeknd showed off the sexy look backstage.

But once onstage she covered up in a coat with hippie-style drawings on it that included flowers.

She too wore crystal necklaces like her sister Gigi.

Bella's wig had lighter colors like a soft lavender and a dusty pink.Thigh high boots in white with swirly designs added sexy appeal.

Covered up! Bella was the most daring in a very sheer white lace dress with several pink, purple and blue designs sewn on

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No can see: The girlfriend of The Weeknd showed off the sexy look backstage. But once onstage she covered up in a coat with hippie-style drawings on it that included flowers

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Steady there: Bella was careful after falling at the Michael Kors show on Wednesday; here she has Kendall behind her

Karlie Kloss had on a camo top and to-the-calf boots with maroon and turquoise colors and a shark and parrot sewn on.

She too had a wig on but her hues were more blonde and brunette.

Her expression was dead serious. Most likely all the models were focused on not falling like Bella did at the Michael Kors show the day before.

Ready for battle? Karlie Kloss had on a camo top and to-the-calf boots with maroon and turquoise colors and a shark and parrot sewn on

A new look for a vet: Taylor Swift's best friend Kloss was nearly unrecognizable with the wig

Megawatt runway: Also at the show were Jourdan Dunn (left) and Adriana Lima

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Sexy and the city: The stunner looked like a modern-day Medusa

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A vision in purple: Irina Shayk slayed in her satin hot pants with matching boots

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A different look: Sara Sampaio modeled blue satin and her boots had red on them

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All the heels: Other models in the same sky-high platforms and unusual wigs that appeared on the blue carpet

Yahoo Beauty revealed the artist behind the rainbow wigs is Jena Counts of Dreadlocks by Jena.

Stylist Guido Palau had to find the right hair to create the high styles 'inspired by transgender director Lana Wachowski,' the trans director behind films such as The Matrix who appeared in Fall 2016 ad campaign, the site reported.

That is when he found Jena.

The process: Yahoo Beauty revealed the artist behind the rainbow wigs is Jena Counts of Dreadlocks by Jena; here Gigi is getting her wig on

I spy you: The Vogue cover model flashed a look in the mirror that said she was tired

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Her bestie: Jenner came over to visit Hadid after her hair was done

Mommy was there to support her: Gigi's mother Yolanda Foster of RHOBH took a selfie

Yes, there is a THIRD Hadid kid: Foster with her son Anwar, who is also a model: Her caption read: 'We are so excited to see our girls @gigihadid @bellahadid walk for @marcjacobs today #ProudFamily #ExcitingDay'

She has been 'dying wool hair extensions in the small town of Palataka, Fla., for about one year.'

It was added the 'self-taught pro' learned her technique online and has made 200 to 300 different shades since starting. 'It comes in a roping and you cut it and roll it/ You can wash them with sulfate-free shampoo to keep the colors.'

She sells her custom rainbow-colored creations on Etsy for up to $155 a set.

She sure is confident! Demi Lovato wore all black at the show; even her nails were noir

Blonde and beautiful: Christina Ricci, left, and Malin Akerman, right, had similar hair styles

Pretty ladies all in a row: (from left to right) Carla Gugino, Akerman, Tracee Ellis Ross and Leona Lewis

She made it too: Courtney Love posed with friend Mohammed Al Turki backstage

After the much-talked-about show, some of the models were seen exiting the ballroom.

Kendall looked very LA in her leopard print silk camisole dress and jacket, black choker and boots. She has said recently that she is trying out a rock star look.

Bella wore a black and white sweater which covered up the assets she had just flashed at the show.

And Irina went with a sexy dress as she strolled with Stella Maxwell.

After the show: (from left) Kendall, Bella and Irina wore their own clothes after the zany spectacle that was the MJ show

Two good: Irina is dating Bradley Cooper and Stella Maxwell used to date Miley Cyrus

Meet the Woman Who Dyed 12,500 Yards of Faux Dreadlocks For the Marc Jacobs Show

Tuesday, 9 June 2015

Jaimie Alexander takes the plunge in racy red dress at The Brink premiere with Melanie Kannokada

She's got some front! Jaimie Alexander takes the plunge in racy red dress at The Brink premiere

By DAILYMAIL.COM REPORTER

PUBLISHED: 06:11, 9 June 2015 | UPDATED: 07:05, 9 June 2015

She's always a bright star on the red carpet.

But on Monday night Jaimie Alexander stole the show at The Brink premiere in Hollywood as she took to the arrivals carpet in a glamorous dress.

The 31-year-old was positively stunning in a low cut, slit-to-the-thigh, red dress for the new HBO series which she has a starring role in.

Siren: Jaimie Alexander stole the show at The Brink premiere in Hollywood as she took to the arrivals carpet in a glamorous dress on Monday night

The gorgeous actress showed off her flawless complexion and lean figure as she stood tall in black heels.

In The Brink, a dark comedy centred on a geopolitical crisis in Pakistan, Jaimie plays Lt. Gail Sweet.

The HBO series, which co-star Tim Robbins (who also directs a few episodes) and Jack Black, premieres on June 21.

Anothing big role: The 31-year-old was positively stunning in a low cut, slit-to-the-thigh, red dress for the new HBO series which she has a starring role in

Looking good: The gorgeous actress showed off her flawless complexion and lean figure as she stood tall in black heels

The stunning actress recently became engaged to Twilight actor Peter Facinelli,.

The bride-to-be told People: 'Him and his children [Luca, 17, Lola, 12, and Fiona, 8, with ex-wife Jennie Garth] have made me a better person. Without trying to sound cliché, he's an amazing person.'

'We're both very busy people and we want to make sure that when we get married, we actually have the right amount of time to spend with family and friends because it's gonna be such a fun celebration.'

Ladies of the brink: Jaimie posed with Carla Gugino, Maribeth Monroe, Mary Faber and Melanie Kannokada

The happy couple - who began their romance in 2011 - have acted together in Showtime's Nurse Jackie and the romantic dramedy Loosies.

Alexander is to play Jane Doe in the new FBI mystery thriller Blindspot, which premieres this fall on NBC.

In it, she endures seven-hour make-up sessions in order to play the amnesiac tattooed with clues to a crime.

Looking fine: Carla struck some sultry poses

Towering: The star cosied up to Eric Ladin

Meanwhile, Facinelli is finishing up his part as Dr. Fitch Cooper in the seventh (and final) season of Nurse Jackie, which airs Sundays through June 28 on Showtime.

The two-time SAG Award nominee also plays former U.S. Attorney Peter Decker in American Odyssey, which airs Sundays on NBC.

On August 4, Little Brown Books for Young Readers will publish Peter's YA novel After the Red Rain, which he co-authored with Barry Lyga and Rob DeFranco.

Stars: Tim Robbins and Jack Black top the bill for the new series

Thursday, 9 April 2015

Vanessa Hudgens can't fight the opening night tears as her Broadway debut in Gigi

Take a bow! Vanessa Hudgens can't fight the opening night tears as her Broadway debut in Gigi receives mixed reviews

By JOANNA CRAWLEY FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 08:59, 9 April 2015 | UPDATED: 08:59, 9 April 2015

She made her name in High School Musical, but on Wednesday night Vanessa Hudgens was all grown up as she made her Broadway debut.

The 26-year-old takes the lead role in a new $12 million production of Gigi, and while her reviews were decidedly mixed, the actress had an unforgettable opening as she lapped up the applause.

Fighting back tears, Vanessa was presented with a huge bouquet of flowers as she took a bow at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City.

Opening night: Vanessa Hudgens wowed as she made her Broadway debut in a new production of Gigi in New York on Wednesday

Dressed in a dazzling array of costumes for her role of a courtesan-in-training, Vanessa stunned audiences as she finished her first night in a strapless black gown, elbow length gloves and elaborate costume jewellery.

As she lined up with her co-stars to take a bow, the actress was presented with a huge bunch of flowers.

Emotions were running high with Vanessa looking close to tears as she soaked in the applause alongside co-stars Victoria Clark who plays her grandmother Mamita and Corey Cott who stars as love interest Gaston Lachaille.

You did it! The 26-year-old actress was overcome with emotion as she took a bow

Love interest: The actress plays the lead opposite Newsies star Corey Cott, who stars as Gaston Lachaille

Take a bow: Vanessa received rapturous applause after her debut performance at the Neil Simon Theatre

While reviews for the new production have been mixed, Vanessa has earned praise for her take on the part once played by Audrey Hepburn.

British writer Heidi Thomas, who worked on the BBC’s Call the Midwife and the updated Upstairs, Downstairs has given the story a makeover, upping Vanessa's character's age from to 16 to 18 while Gaston is now 25, not middle aged.

The decisions haven't gone down well with all the critics, but Vanessa didn't seem worried on opening night, gushing about her excitement on Twitter as she prepared to hit Broadway for the first time.

All-star cast: Writer Heidi Thomas' production also features Victoria Clark as grandmother Mamita

Leading lady: The High School Musical star looked every inch the star in her couture costumes

Teary-eyed: Vanessa burst into tears as she finished up her debut performance

Talking to the New York Times last month, the actress gushed of her return to theatre:

'Doing this has really changed my perspective and my work ethic. It just feels like there's a massive shift happening.'

'Once again finding myself on the stage, as I did when I was a little girl, makes me go: "Oh my God, this is what I want. This is what I want to keep doing." '

Ahead of her opening performance, the 26-year-old showed off her incredible figure in a glamorous floral print dress as she posed for snaps right before the show.

It's opening night: Vanessa has said being back on the stage feels like a 'massive shift' in her career

Thank heaven! The star has received positive reviews for her performance in the title role

For me? Vanessa looked right at home as she lapped up the applause from a packed theatre

The California native's dark hair was cut shoulder length as she shot cast snaps with co-stars Cameron Adams, Howard McGillin, Corey Cott, Dee Hoty and Victoria Clark.

Meanwhile, on the red carpet for the theatre event was some big stars from television and film, who were clearly eager to attend the show.

Carrie Diaries AnnaSophia Robb sported a stunning mini-dress and a long lacy cape as she stood tall in silver heels.

Thankyou: The star blew kisses as she thanked her friends and family in the audience

Gorgeous debut: Vanessa made sure to stun backstage at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City as the clock ticked down to the premiere for Gigi on Wednesday night

Quick change: Vanessa slipped into a strapless number for the afterparty

So excited! The California native's dark hair was cut shoulder length as she shot cast snaps with co-star Cameron Adams

Big night: The two ladies also posed with Howard McGillin, Corey Cott, Dee Hoty and Victoria Clark

Vanessa Hudgens discusses her nerves for lead role in Gigi

While film vixen Carla Gugino took the plunge in a brightly coloured monochrome summer dress.

The 43-year-old, perhaps best known for Sin City and Watch Men, let her brunette curls fall in sexy tangles as she showed off cute bangs.

Orange Is The New Black star Lea DeLaria showed up in dark framed sunglasses and a sharp suit.

And not to be outdone, Barbara Walters even made an appearance in a tasteful purple dress suit teamed with a brooch and beaded necklace.

Looking gorgeous: Film vixen Carla Gugino took the plunge in a brightly coloured monochrome summer dress

SJP would approve! Carrie Diaries AnnaSophia Robb sported a stunning mini-dress and a long lacy cape as she stood tall in silver heels

Suited and booted: Orange Is The New Black star Lea DeLaria showed up in dark framed sunglasses and a sharp suit

Elegant: Barbara Walters even made an appearance in a tasteful purple dress suit teamed with a brooch and beaded necklace

Showdown: Betsy Wolf (L) and Carly Hughes (R) both took the plunge in low cut tops

Taking a break from Raising Hope: Martha Plimpton also attended the show

Looking classy: Actress Carly Rose Sonenclar (L) and Ana Gasteyer (R) both wore tasteful summer dresses

Sharp: Kate Mulgrew sported an all-black pantsuit

REVIEW: VANESSA HUDGENS DOES WELL BUT CAN'T SAVE GIGI

BY MARK KENNEDY, AP DRAMA WRITER

Whoever decides to revive Gigi these days gets a great score by the songwriters behind My Fair Lady and an immediate problem. It's a little girl problem.

The Alan Jay Lerner-Frederick Loewe 1973 stage adaptation of their beloved, Oscar-winning movie musical of 1958 features an aging bon vivant and noted seducer named Honore singing Thank Heaven for Little Girls.

Not in 2015 he's not.

So in order to save the score, the creators of a new Gigi that opened Wednesday at the Neil Simon Theatre have done a gut renovation on the book by Colette. They've taken out the creepy factor, but they've taken out the zing, too.

High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens does pretty well in her Broadway debut, handling her singing duties admirably while maturing from girlish brat to Audrey Hepburn-ish stunner during intermission. She's game for a cartwheel or sprinting across the stage, but she might want to lose the strange accent since no one else is doing it.

She's surrounded by good actors, too, including a head-turning performance by Corey Cott, who proves a terrific actor and singer in a frothy show, as well as the always-wonderful Victoria Clark and a gloriously catty Dee Hoty.

Direction by Eric Schaeffer is crisp - a scene with five exasperated lawyers is a treat - and choreography by Joshua Bergasse is excellent, especially in a nifty dance transition from sunny seaside to rainy city. Derek McLane's set of sweeping, iron-lattice stairs and lots of parasols is beautiful, and Catherine Zuber's gowns and foppish suits are very becoming.

All the parts are good. They just, maddeningly, don't add for a stunning show. Both acts end rather unremarkably, like a fallen soufflé, (especially the messy The Night They Invented Champagne, which disappoints like an eggless soufflé) and the passion between the two lovers at the story's center never seems to really boil. Gigi doesn't have time to fall in love.

Set in Paris in 1900, Gigi centers on a teenage girl being groomed to serve as a mistress to wealthy men. Her mother (Clark) dislikes the idea, but her aunt (Hoty) wants young Gigi encased in jewels. Gigi seems to want to go along for the ride.

Cott plays a family friend - the bored, wealthy playboy, Gaston - who realizes halfway through that he's fallen in love with Gigi. Gaston has usually been played by an older man, but Cott and Hudgens are closer in age and make it work. The song Gigi, in which Gaston realizes he's smitten, is a triumph.

Meanwhile, Gigi's mother has rekindled a long romance with Honore (Howard McGillin) who irritatingly and unnecessarily frames the show ('And there you have it,' he says, helpfully. 'No one ever really knows what happens in the heart.' Actually, no one really knows what you're doing here.)

But that creepy playboy - played by Maurice Chevalier in the film - has been stripped of Thank Heaven for Little Girls by playwright Heidi Thomas, who wrote the PBS/BBC show Call the Midwife and has birthed many new ideas here.

He and Gigi's mother do share the delightful duets I Remember It Well but they also sing I'm Glad I'm Not Young Anymore, which used to be his alone, another sign he's been demoted.

Thomas seems to want to focus on the glorious, ooh-la-la Paris, not the unseemly, bed-hopping, adultery-awash Paris with real consequences. Strange, since this is, after all, a tale of high-end grooming and prostitution.

Thomas has tasked Gigi's mom and aunt to sing Thank Heaven for Little Girls, and, to be honest, they seem a little stunned by the assignment, though they're up to the task. Clark also is given Say a Prayer for Me Tonight, which was sung by Gigi herself in the film with Leslie Caron. The reason Gigi's mom sings it now is not entirely clear.

Thomas has tweaked the story to add nods that Gigi and Gaston - the next generation of affluent Parisians - hope for progress, but it's not enough, not like the recent Clark-led musical Cinderella, which was overhauled effectively for a modern audience.

Here, it's all about the bubbly Champagne. Everyone keeps singing about it but when it arrives, it's lukewarm and flat. Thank heaven for other choices.

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