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Los Angeles Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
What to wear this summer and the best L.A. vintage finds, according to stylist Bin X. Nguyen
Bin X. Nguyen came of age in the mid-2000s at the height of celebrity paparazzi culture, watching MTV, poring over Teen Vogue, and following icons like Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie from his bedroom in the suburbs of San Jose. 'Escaping the mundane life of suburbia was really what influenced my childhood,' Nguyen says. 'When I was 8 or 9, watching 'America's Next Top Model' with the icon that is Tyra Banks and watching 'Project Runway,' I was really inspired by fashion. You saw how glamorous and unglamorous fashion is, and somehow this world was so enticing to me.' 'The Devil Wears Prada' came out when Nguyen was a teen, which he describes as the 'catalyst' for his time as a fashion and culture writer at his college newspaper, and later, Santa Barbara Magazine. While he was there, he met stylists on the cover shoots. Between witnessing their creativity in real time and consuming media like 'The Rachel Zoe Project,' Nguyen decided to move to Los Angeles and begin his career as a professional wardrobe stylist. These days, Nguyen is known for styling everyone's favorite musicians, from Katseye to Role Model to Phoebe Bridgers, with plenty of actors in between — think Lana Condor, Jonathan Davis, Laysla De Oliveira and Alexandra Shipp. He stresses the importance of cultivating a sense of identity through style: 'I just want to create beautiful work that inspires people. At the end of the day, I want to make lasting images that people will reference.' He often pulls from his Vietnamese heritage, drawing from the layering of an áo dài while working. 'Referencing old Vietnamese photos of the '70s and '60s is really important to bring my culture to the forefront of fashion,' Nguyen says. 'Having little touches that speak to you, whether it be your jewelry or your hat or your scarves, all these things are important to you as a special, dynamic being.' Nguyen jokes that his personal style doesn't always give L.A. 'It's L.A., we live in athleisure. Don't get me wrong, when I do returns, I'm in athleisure. But when I go out, it's important to serve a look,' Nguyen says. 'You want to serve, as the girls say, c—. That's a part of L.A. that's very niche. L.A. people will go out in like jeans and a T-shirt, whereas I'm in vintage designer clothes and a 4-inch heel, you know?' My most memorable shoot was with an NBA player named Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. We shot in a hotel room super quick. I love a pop girl and an athlete — I think my dream clients are both. I just want to show off body and skin, and I want them to look ultra-cool. One shoot I'm most proud of is with Katseye for the cover of Teen Vogue. It's so special to work with a group of diverse girls, and they're so unique and talented. The aesthetic was the early 2000s, beachy, young, fresh, like Abercrombie. That's something that I grew up seeing all the time, like the models on the Abercrombie bags and going to Hollister and seeing their design. So they wanted to build that into this 2025 version of it, but diverse and cool. I think we definitely accomplished that. It was also a full circle moment for me because when I was 15 and 16, Teen Vogue was the magazine that I subscribed to. I would collect the copies every month and there's still a stack of them in my closet, so it's very exciting to have that moment now. A moment where I felt like I made it was getting to go to Pharrell's first runway show for Louis Vuitton. There was a choir that came out and sang this amazing song and Rihanna and ASAP Rocky were sitting across from me. Tears just started falling from my eyes, and I was like, this is part of the dream that I had of being a part of this life. Just to be welcomed into this space feels so crazy to me. Some of my dream people to work with are photographers like Steven Meisel and Inez & Vinoodh. I would love to make beautiful images with Nick Knight. In terms of celebrities, Zoë Kravitz, Bella Hadid, Nicole Kidman — but at the same time, I want to work with new talent like Tyla and Chappell Roan. They all have a sense of identity. I think it's so important to have your own style and your own personal creative ideas of what you want to look like. Those girls have really honed in and cultivated their identity. And when you look at something, especially if you look at a dress or a piece of art, and you associate that art or that garment with that girl. I want to create that with my own client one day. Three words to describe my own day-to-day style are sensuality, preppy and edgy. I love American sportswear. Ralph Lauren's a huge influence of mine, but there's always an edge to it. There's like a little secret that's elevated, and you are only going to know when they want to tell you. There's a mystery. An ideal day in L.A. is taking an hour to do a yoga class or go walk in the park. I hike once a week for two hours. I love my job, but it's also very important to take care of your mental health and be in nature and find gratitude. There's one called the Vermont Canyon Tennis Courts hike and you go all the way to Dante's Peak. As an Aries, my personal style is ever-changing because my personality is so spontaneous. You just want to do things all the time. You never stop. If you meet an Aries, they're like, 'Let's go here, let's do this, let's go there.' I think that plays into a lot of my work and my clothes. I'm always thinking, what can be different in terms of this image? My emotional support clothing item is a 4-inch boot. I'm not the tallest person — and when I wear my boots I'm still not the tallest person — but it brings in a feeling of confidence where I can stomp somewhere. Sometimes that's all you need, and it changes your posture, and you just feel like you can take anything down. If I was a cocktail, I would be a St. Germain Spritz. It's called a Hugo Spritz, but the core of it is St. Germain, Prosecco and club soda, and on a summer day with mint and lemon … It's so yummy. I wish I had some in my fridge. It is the most refreshing drink. And I'm anti-Aperol. It's all about Hugo, like you have to experience the Hugo Spritz. Your life will change. This summer, everyone will be wearing longer-length shorts. More people are wearing board shorts now, it's not above the knee anymore. And baby tees and Havaianas flip-flops. If last summer was brat summer, this summer is where I'm going to be really stupid for the last time. It's from personal experience. This is the last summer of my 20s. I just feel like I can get away with certain things in my 20s before I turn 30, so this summer is going to be crazy and stupid for me. When I turn 30 in April, it's going to be smart spring, like business savvy, strategically everything. But this summer is going to give, let's puke. Let's drink a s— ton of alcohol and puke, because I have one summer left to do that. The best vintage finds are at the Long Beach Antique Market. On the third Sunday of the month, there's this lady named Veronica. You will find the most incredible vintage. The look that I wore to the Vuitton show was from her vintage stall. And I love the Goodwill on San Fernando in Atwater Village where you buy by the pound. You literally have to come in with gloves and your headphones because it's such an intense experience, but it's so cheap and I have found gems from that Goodwill. It's so unserious for people to be like, 'Fashion is everything, fashion is my life.' Fashion is a major cause of global warming, and it can create a lot of damage in the world. It's not brain surgery, but you'll meet people that make it feel like brain surgery and that's when it's not fun anymore. I just want to have fun and create beautiful images. Something I wish people knew about the fashion and styling industry is that 75% is hard work and schlepping, you're carrying things all day, every day. It's a lot of logistics. But 25% is glamorous. There are moments where you're like, 'Wow, these spaces that I'm in are actually insane, and I'm so grateful to be here.' But the 75% is not fun or pretty. A lot of people don't know that when they get in, and they run from it really quickly. I do it because I love it and I'm inspired by it. It's something I've wanted to do my entire life, and I can attest to it with the amount of Teen Vogues in my closet in my childhood bedroom.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Good News 'AGT' Fans: Sofía Vergara and Heidi Klum Are Reuniting on TV
Heidi Klum left America's Got Talent to host season 21 of Project Runway. The show announced the cast and guest judges appearing on Project Runway season 21. Current AGT judge Sofía Vergara is one of the guest judges on Project Runway season 21. Heidi Klum is heading back to TV in the best way — and she's managed to bring her former America's Got Talent co-star along for the ride! The model and media personality left AGT in early 2025 in order to host Project Runway season 21. Ahead of the show's July 31, 2025 premiere on Freeform, Hulu and Disney+, fans got quite a surprise on Instagram on June 11. Posting a promo revealing which celebrities and fashion icons will guest judge the competition, folks learned current AGT judge Sofía Vergara is among those slated to appear on Project Runway to help decide which of the contestants will come out on top. "They're not just walking the runway, they're judging," the caption read featuring her among names like Michael Kors, Zac Posen and more. "Watch Project Runway July 31 on @Freeform, @Hulu, and @disneyplus #ProjectRunway." As soon as fans learned Heidi and Sofía would have an epic TV reunion, they couldn't hold back their excitement in the comments. "OMGGG HEIDI AND SOFIAAAAAA 😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️," one person exclaimed in the comments. "WHAT A LINEUP," another wrote. "I'm so excited! Love this show. Fashion, Drama, and a whole lotta Love. ❤️❤️❤️," a different follower added. Now, this is something we're thrilled to see! And while we still have to wait and find out the exact episode Sofía will appear on, we're certainly intrigued to see how these two will interact when not on the judges' panel together. But here's the thing — the news of Sofía's guest judging moment isn't the only thing Project Runway announced. The show also alerted fans to the upcoming season 21 cast lineup — and they're all ready to showcase their creations in front of a massive TV audience. "They're ready to stitch their way to the top," read the caption alongside a video on Instagram on June 11. We can't wait to see all of this go down — and who's going to make Sofía go wild with their couture creations! You Might Also Like 67 Best Gifts for Women That'll Make Her Smile The Best Pillows for Every Type of Sleeper
Metro
4 days ago
- Politics
- Metro
Trump's 'ICE Barbie' hospitalized with allergic reaction after LA protests event
President Donald Trump's homeland security secretary dubbed 'ICE Barbie' was hospitalized due to an allergic reaction. Kristi Noemi was taken to a hospital in Washington, DC, 'out of an abundance of caution' on Tuesday, according to her Department of Homeland Security. 'Secretary Noem had an allergic reaction today,' stated Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. 'She is alert and recovering.' Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: Urgent recall of dark chocolate almonds over 'life-threatening' health risk MORE: Trump says US won't assassinate Iran's leader 'for now' as he abruptly leaves G7 MORE: Project Runway star Arthur Folasa Ah Loo fatally shot at anti-Trump protest
Los Angeles Times
4 days ago
- Los Angeles Times
Man who fired at gunman and killed Utah ‘No Kings' protester was a safety volunteer, organizers say
SALT LAKE CITY — A military veteran who was trying to stop an alleged gunman and inadvertently shot and killed a demonstrator at a Salt Lake City 'No Kings' rally was a 'safety volunteer' for the demonstration, according to police and organizers. The safety volunteer fired three rounds at Arturo Gamboa, 24, who had allegedly brandish a rifle at the crowd, hitting both Gamboa and a protester on Saturday, police said. Gamboa never shot the rifle, but was arrested on a murder charge and accused of creating the dangerous situation Saturday that led to the death of protester Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, police said. It's still unclear what Gamboa intended to do with the rifle. The investigation includes whether the man who shot Gamboa and Ah Loo was justified in firing his gun, the Salt Lake City Police Department said Monday. Police haven't identified the veteran publicly, but protest organizers said late Monday that he was part of a 'safety team' meant to help maintain order. Police said that the permit for the protest did not specify that there would be armed security, and that the role and responsibilities of event staff were being investigated. The protest of some 10,000 was otherwise peaceful. Here's what is known so far about the shooting: Hundreds of protesters were marching through downtown Salt Lake City on Saturday when, around 8 p.m., the veteran and another man said they spotted Gamboa, who was wearing all black clothing, move behind a wall and withdraw a rifle from a backpack, according to a news release from police. The two men drew their handguns and ordered Gamboa to drop the rifle, but witnesses said he instead moved toward the crowd and held his rifle in a 'firing position,' according to police. The safety volunteer shot three rounds, hitting Gamboa and Ah Loo. Gamboa's wound was relatively minor and he was arrested nearby by police, who found a rifle, gas mask and backpack in the area. Ah Loo died after being taken to a hospital. Police said they don't yet know why Gamboa carried a rifle or disobeyed the orders from the two men. The Associated Press could not immediately find an attorney listed for Gamboa or contact information for his family in public records. The Utah chapter of 50501 Movement, which helped organize the 'No Kings' protest, said in a statement late Monday that the man who confronted Gamboa was a 'safety volunteer' and a military veteran. The group did not give further details on the person's training or explain why he was armed. 'Our team of safety volunteers, who have been selected because of their military, first responder, and other relevant de-escalation experience, believed there was an imminent threat to the protestors and took action,' the group said in a statement. For the 'No Kings' protests, all attendees, including those in safety roles, are asked not to bring weapons, said Sarah Parker, a national coordinator for 50501 Movement. Ah Loo was a successful fashion designer and former 'Project Runway' contestant who devoted his life to celebrating artists from the Pacific Islands. Benjamin Powell, a friend of Ah Loo's, said the designer was born in Samoa but lived in Utah for about a decade. Ah Loo, who was a self-taught designer known to many as Afa, devoted his life to doing 'good things for his neighbors and community,' state Rep. Verona Mauga, a close friend, told the Associated Press. Their families were from the small village of Lotopa in Samoa, she said. The 39-year-old leaves behind a wife and two young children, according to a GoFundMe page for his family. Powell said he and Ah Loo were working on an upcoming August fashion show, which Powell said will now honor Ah Loo's unwavering commitment to his community. Bedayn and Schoenbaum write for the Associated Press.
Metro
4 days ago
- Politics
- Metro
Trump says US won't assassinate Iran's leader ‘for now' as he abruptly leaves G7
President Donald Trump said the US will not assassinate Iran's supreme leader – 'at least for now' – as he abruptly departed a global meeting. Trump left the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Canada earlier than expected on Tuesday as the conflict between Iran and Israel escalated. 'We know exactly where the so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding,' wrote Trump on his Truth Social platform, referring to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. 'He is an easy target, but is safe there – We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now. 'But we don't want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin.' Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: Is it safe to travel to Egypt? Latest Foreign Office tourist advice as Israel and Iran trade attacks MORE: Why Iran closing this 103-mile stretch of ocean could be catastrophic for the world MORE: Project Runway star Arthur Folasa Ah Loo fatally shot at anti-Trump protest
