Meghan Markle All in for the British Posh Look In Engagement Photos
Meghan Markle's clothing choices for the engagement photos with Prince Harry scream one thing ... "Peace out, America. I'm a princess now, bitches!"
According to the palace, that gown she's draped in for those engagement pics with Prince Harry was made by British couture house, Ralph & Russo. It's from their fall 2016 line -- black tulle gown, embroidered gold feather thread work .. the works -- and costs about £56,000.
That's about $75k in this country, where Meghan used to live.
Her white sweater is also British -- cashmere by Victoria Beckham for £690 ... $920 to us, the forgotten people.
Harry's wearing Burberry, but ... nobody cares.
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Migos' Takeoff New Chain's So Extra, Terrestrial
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Takeoff from Migos is really into space-themed bling, and he just took it to another world ... with an E.T.-looking dude in a diamond space suit.
The piece is plastered in 30 karats of VVS diamonds and includes the official NASA logo for a nice, legit touch. We're told the intergalactic pendant costs $60,000 -- or just under 4 Bitcoin, at last check.
Elliot Avianne, of Avianne & Co Jewelers in NYC, handed off the piece to the rapper this week in Miami.
Takeoff's alien space traveler is the newest addition to his collection of cosmic jewelry ... joining his detachable spaceship ring and his galaxy chain.
We're thinking someone needs a sit-down with Elon Musk, stat!
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Mario Batali Yeezy Breezy in NYC
Mario Batali looks quite comfortable despite multiple sexual misconduct allegations against him ... and the shoes could be the reason for that.
The celeb chef was spotted out in NYC Wednesday looking chill in his signature clothing style -- fleece vest and shorts ... but was sporting a pair of Yeezys instead of his usual orange Crocs.
Batali reportedly made the footwear switch a few months back -- before he was canned from his TV gig and later issued a tone-deaf apology for his "wrong" behavior -- and hasn't looked back.
Wonder if Kanye approves?
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NBA's Devin Booker Crushed The Rock in Fashion Fight ... Says Teammate
Who's got more turtleneck-and-chain swag -- vintage The Rock or NBA star Devin Booker?
For the answer, we asked Devin's Suns teammate, Jared Dudley ... and he told us Booker takes out The People's Champ, "EASY."
Devin Booker with that turtleneck and chain... reminds us of someone equally electrifying.... what do you think @TheRock? pic.twitter.com/H6FO2lNAC6
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"Look at that chain, man -- young money," Jared told TMZ Sports outside Poppy in Hollywood.
Pretty hilarious ... 'cause Rock feels the same way!
Only difference is I’m wearing cheap silver jewelry and a fake Tag watch. My rookie days were leaaaan;). Devin’s doing much better. 🤙🏾 https://t.co/hFMAsE2aOj
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D-Book -- also at Poppy -- wouldn't say who wore it better ... but you can tell he was diggin' the "electrifying" comparison.
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Kobe Jersey Retirement WTF Fashion?! (Looking at You, Floyd)
Tons of huge stars flocked to Staples Center to watch the Lakers retire Kobe Bryant's #24 and #8 jerseys ... but Floyd Mayweather's terrible outfit almost stole the show.
Take a look ... it's like if a couch pattern was an NBA uniform.
There was more crazy fashion ... LaVar Ball was covered head-to-toe in BBB gear. Allen Iverson paid tribute to Kobe with his G.O.A.T. shirt. Adam Levine rolled out the sweatpants and Gucci boots.
Shaq, Derek Fisher, Lamar Odom, Caron Butler ... just some of the huge names paying tribute to the Mamba on Monday.
Congrats!
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Meghan Markle First Sketches of Potential Wedding Dress
Meghan Markle could be going in a way different direction than Kate Middleton for her wedding dress ... IF she goes with Israeli designer Inbal Dror.
Dror confirmed Monday she was contacted by the Royal Family about possibly dressing Meghan for the big day with Prince Harry -- and TMZ has obtained the 3 sketches she submitted.
While Kate's Alexander McQueen was more of an a-line gown, Dror's designs are all body-hugging. All 3 include long sleeves -- a tradition for royal brides. See Princess Di, Kate and even Camilla.
Most of Dror's designs go for $8k to $10k, but this is next level. Keep in mind, Kate's dress was reportedly almost $500k. It's not a done deal either -- Dror will certainly be competing with other top designers.
Meghan's got great taste, though -- Dror dressed Beyoncé for the Grammys last year, and she's also fitted Naomi Watts.
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Fetty Wap Surprises GF with $100k Investment
Don't tell Fetty Wap ya can't mix business with pleasure ... because doing just that put a huge grin on his girlfriend's face.
The rapper surprised his girl, Yaya, Sunday at her Omaj by NoiR clothing line launch party in Ridgefield Park, NJ. The outerwear collection is slated for a spring release but friends and family got a preview along with a $100k surprise from Fetty.
He proudly announced he's sinking that chunk o' change into her biz ... after he performed and walked the runway for her.
"Love & Hip Hop: New York" star Mariahlynn hosted the event, but Fetty definitely stole the show.
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OG Fashion Santa I'll Be Back in Biz for 2018
There's officially only one Fashion Santa now ... and you're looking at him.
Paul Mason aka Toronto's FIRST famed Fashion Santa tells TMZ his legal battle with the Yorkdale Mall is over, and he got what he wanted. The OG gained international attention a few years ago when he did his thing, but when Yorkdale tried to trademark "Fashion Santa" ... Paul challenged in court.
Paul argued the trademark should be his because he's the only model people associate with the title, "Fashion Santa." He says they eventually settled out of court, and now he has the trademark.
Santa can't lose, bro -- and he told us he has big comeback plans.
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Michael Costello Actresses Prepping for Black Dress Award Show Protests
Fashion designer Michael Costello says stylists have cleaned him out of black dresses ... which is hard evidence a silent protest of sexual harassment in Hollywood is going down at the Golden Globes.
We spoke to Costello from his L.A. store, where he told us black designs flew off his racks in the past few days ... in the immediate wake of Monday's Golden Globes nominations.
There's a report more than 2 dozen women will be wearing black in solidarity, and Costello wasn't shy about name dropping some of his recent A-list clientele, including Meryl.
Costello doesn't think black will stop at the Globes carpet either. Oscars so white? Not this year.
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Conor McGregor Takes Dee Devlin On Louis Vuitton Spree ... Great Timing!
What do you do when everyone in the world thinks you're trying to bang Rita Ora??
If you're Conor McGregor ... you take your REAL girlfriend on a luxury shopping spree!!
Check out the UFC superstar and Dee Devlin leaving the LV store in NYC with more than 11 BAGS (and that's only the bags we could see!).
Of course, Conor reportedly made around $100 mil for the Mayweather fight (so money ain't a thing) -- but it seems he's trying extra hard to make Dee happy.
Unless those bags are for him ...
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Fear of God Clothing Sparks Fear of Haymakers!!! Fight Breaks Out in Line
A couple hypebeasts staking out a long line at a Fear of God pop-up went toe-to-toe and one of 'em landed an epic punch to the other's face.
The line of sneaker heads formed Tuesday night outside Maxfield LA ... anticipating the release of some new Fear of God shoes and clothing, but something went sideways quick. Maybe somebody cut the line ... who knows? But after some pushing and shoving 2 guys squared off.
Watch and see if you can guess who uncorked the KO before it happens.
Seems like everyone lost here, though -- the street fighters had to bounce when cops showed up. So ... no new kicks for you!
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Gigi Hadid That Wasn't Armpit Hair, Guys Blame It On Wardrobe!
Gigi Hadid wasn't trying to show off her unshaven pits during her LOVE Magazine photo shoot -- 'cause the fuzz folks saw was nothin' but loose fibers ... TMZ has learned.
Sources close to Gigi tell us her "armpit hair" -- which was prominently featured in day 11 of LOVE Magazine's Advent calendar video series -- was, in fact, residue left behind from the jacket she was wearing on set.
We're told the culprit was simply that navy cropped coat Gigi is seen wearing in the vid -- ya know, the one in which she's striking poses and kinda working up a sweat. Makes sense some of that could've gotten stuck to her.
What doesn't make sense is that no one on set saw the hairy stuff during the shoot, or even while editing the video.
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J.R. Smith Debuts 'Ugly Sweater Hoodies' ... Shot at Stephen A.
J.R. Smith is taking his hoodie beef with Stephen A. Smith to the next level -- dropping brand new "ugly sweater hoodies" for the holiday season ... and TMZ Sports has the first pics.
In the spirit of the "ugly sweater" holiday traditions -- J.R. decided to evolve the look to the hoodie ... complete with the phrase, "Merry Swishmas."
Remember, J.R. and Stephen A. beefed a few months ago when the ESPN star ripped J.R. for wearing a hoodie on the bench during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Stephen A. said, "You've got a lot of those white folks in the audience that are going to think this is Trayvon Martin being revisited and I'm not joking about it. The bench is no place for someone to be wearing a hoodie."
Smith fired back on Twitter saying Stephen A. was "reaching."
J.R.'s reps at New Generation Management tell us the NBA star plans on rocking the new hoodie on Thursday (when the Cavs play the Lakers) and will offer them up for sale on Fresh Brewed Tees.
Wonder what Stephen A. will think?
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Michael Sam Arm Wrestles Fashion Designer 'This Guy's a P***y!'
Michael Sam went straight "Over the Top" in a Dallas bar -- arm wrestling a dude who called him a "p*ssy" ... and TMZ Sports has the video.
Here's the deal ... Sam (the 1st openly gay player to be drafted by an NFL team) was hanging out at Bottled Blonde when he started chatting it up with Miami designer Jared Lang.
Lang playfully challenged Sam to a test of arm strength -- and Sam obliged. They clasped hands, Lang teased Sam by jokingly calling him a "p*ssy" ... and then it was on!
Sam was clearly in control the entire time -- and casually provided resistance while Lang used his body weight to slam Michael's hand down.
At one point, Sam was watching TV while Lang struggled to get the upper hand.
Sam eventually loses (seems like he let the guy win) ... but the 2 were cool and dapped it up afterward.
But here's a warning -- CAREFUL WHEN ARM WRESTLING ... remember what happened when Larry the Cable Guy did it ...
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Nick Nolte I Have Mad Hair, Yo!!!
Nick Nolte looks like he had a rough Friday out in Malibu ... but actually it's just how he rolls.
The famed actor was out getting a bite with daughter Sophie and multi-tasking by jawboning on the phone.
The pic reminds us of Nick's famous 2002 DUI arrest, where he almost single-handedly brought back the "Magmum, P.I." Hawaiian shirt.
He has a right to cut loose, after starring in a string of awesome movies including "Urban Cowboy," "48 Hrs.," "The Prince of Tides" and "Affliction."
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GQ Men of the Year Party Celebs Galore!!!
You can expect 2 things from GQ's Men of the Year party -- TONS of celebs, and all of them dressed to the nines.
We got a bunch heading into Thursday night's shindig at L.A.'s Chateau Marmont -- from "This is Us" star Justin Hartley and John Legend to Kate Beckinsale and Machine Gun Kelly.
Pics from inside the bash are crazy too ... Snoop, Kid Ink, Terry Crews, Matthew Broderick, Wiz Khalifa, and Jesse Williams are just some of the others who cleaned up for the party.