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Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, famed for her polka-dot motifs and immersive installations, died at 97 in Tokyo. A towering figure in global art, Kusama helped redefine contemporary art through expansive, experiential works and influenced generations of artists worldwide.
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, famed for her polka-dot motifs and immersive Infinity Rooms, died Aug. 14 in Tokyo at age 97. From near-obscurity and a long stint in a psychiatric hospital, she rose to global prominence with influential paintings, sculptures, and installations, expanded into fashion collaborations, and left a lasting impact on contemporary art despite decades of self-imposed withdrawal and controversial moments.
Emily in Paris's upcoming Season 5 showcases a chic, streamlined fashion sense with a strong polka dot trend, reflecting a broader revival of the retro pattern in fall/winter 2025 fashion, with the character sporting various dotted outfits in Italy and embracing the trend's popularity.
Margot Robbie wore a custom Valentino pink and white polka dot mini dress with a midriff cutout inspired by the "Pink & Fabulous" Barbie to the press junket for Barbie in Los Angeles. She completed the look with a yellow quilted crossbody purse, a pearl bracelet, and white Manolo Blahnik pumps. Her co-star, Ryan Gosling, kept things casual in a cream cardigan, white tee, black denim jeans, and boots. This look follows her arrival at the first event in a hot pink Corvette wearing a monochromatic bra top and high-waisted pleated miniskirt.
Kate Middleton wore a bespoke white Alessandra Rich dress with brown polka dots, two-tone pumps from the same brand, and a black Philip Treacy hat with polka dot detailing to the Garter Day service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor. The ensemble nodded to Princess Diana and Audrey Hepburn’s Eliza Doolittle character in “My Fair Lady.” Middleton also wore a custom emerald green Andrew Gn coat dress with a satin trim to Trooping the Colour, featuring blue jeweled embellishments that matched her sapphire engagement ring and earrings that had once belonged to Princess Diana.
Kate Middleton paid tribute to Princess Diana by wearing a black-and-white polka dot midi dress by Alessandra Rich to the Garter Day service at St George's Chapel. The dress is reminiscent of a dress Diana wore to Royal Ascot in 1988. Kate paired the dress with a Philip Treacy headpiece and Jennifer Chamandi heels, both of which were inspired by accessories Diana wore to Ascot. The Italian-born, London-based designer Alessandra Rich has become a go-to for Kate in recent years. The Garter Day service is a 700-year tradition founded by Edward III in 1348 and recognizes contributions of great public service from those honored.