The royal tailor for Meghan, Kate , talks out about their dispute over bridesmaid dress

Washington [US], January 13: The much-discussed adjustments to Meghan Markle's bridesmaids' dresses before her wedding were made by the tailor, whose name was recently made public, and he has now spoken out about the entire incident.

Ajay Mirpuri, who Prince Harry mentioned in his new memoir "Spare," reportedly provided his perspective in an interview with the Daily Mail, a UK-based tabloid daily, according to People magazine, an American weekly publication.

The six outfits for the young bridesmaids, including Princess Charlotte, had to be urgently altered before the wedding, according to Ajay. He was clear, though, that he didn't see any argument between Kate Middleton and Meghan in the months leading up to their May 2018 nuptials. "If anything happened, it wasn't in front of me; it happened in the background. However, even at the best of circumstances, weddings can be stressful, particularly one of this magnitude "According to People magazine, the upscale tailor disclosed this to the Daily Mail. Added he, "Like everyone else at a wedding, they had to deal with last-minute hiccups. It makes sense that anyone would be unhappy if the clothes didn't fit; it's stressful."

Mirpuri said of the short-sleeved, white dresses with voluminous skirts, "I feel for them all because you wouldn't want the kids to go out on a large stage in an ill-fitting garment — and that's what they were." Harry revealed in his autobiography that Kate texted Meghan four days prior to the wedding and remarked, "The dress on Charlotte is too long, too saggy, and too huge. When she tried it on at home, she sobbed." The book claims that Meghan told Kate to visit the tailor who had been "standing by" at Kensington Palace since 8 a.m. that day, but Kate maintained that "all the dresses need to be altered." Harry reports that Kate apologised the following day by dropping by with flowers and a card.

Princess Charlotte was one of Harry and Meghan's five young bridesmaids, along with the goddaughters of Harry, Florence van Cutsem and Zalie Warren; Meghan's goddaughters, Rylan and Remi Lit; and Ivy Mulroney, the daughter of Jessica Mulroney, a close friend of Meghan.

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Milan Men's Fashion Week begins with a new muted Gucci

The first menswear collection from Gucci without former creative director Alessandro Michele was unveiled on Friday. After years of presenting in a co-ed arrangement, it was Gucci's first standalone show and served as the official start of Milan Men's Fashion Week. It was undoubtedly a far cry from its Twinsville presentation in September.

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Look 39 from Gucci Men's FW23, via Launchmetrics Spotlight

As the sound of a bass guitar and vocal filled the air, models began walking out in a moment that both literally and figuratively stripped the house from its recent past, breaking with the ornamentation and poetic styling that have become synonymous with Michele’s aesthetic. The multi-sensory, colourful and genderless expressions were gone, making way for a languid, if more sober, silhouette.

A new simplicity

This resulted in a simplicity that was new for Gucci, even if it is a direction other luxury houses have been adopting since the return of catwalk presentations after the pandemic. As Kering’s most lucrative brand, any transition between appointing creative directors and setting new strategies will need to be micro managed to not lose any customers or sales momentum in the interim.

Billowing trousers, teamed with oversized jackets and floor-length coats brought a sporty vibe to Gucci’s fall men’s offer. In terms of styling, it steered clear of anything too slick, even when compared to the house's former designers Tom Ford and Frida Giannini eras. With the beanie ubiquitous to most looks, it was heavy on the eighties, with layered leg warmers and pixie boots a recurring trend. Accessories were kept to a minimum, at least on the hardware so favoured by Michele, but bags in yellow and pink brought colour, and a lurex top and trousers were a nod to his inclusivity and vintage-inspired creations.

Sportswear was big, with aerobic stripes and ski-themed separates that felt, well, theme-y, making apparent the urgency to appeal to younger consumers. What it lacked was a focus on luxury, or of any craftsmanship reflecting Gucci’s rich past.

Lacking a luxury focus

Gucci Men's FW23 Look 48, via Launchmetrics Spotlight

Fashion houses often wipe the slate clean when they announce new creative appointments, and so expectations at Gucci were not dissimilar. While Mr Michele’s exit came as a surprise to many, and despite any accrued brand ennui in recent seasons, there was a collective acknowledgment toward him for revolutionising genderless dressing and ushering in brand inclusivity. His strength, in the early days at least, was that for every pussy-bow blouse sold to a man, thousands of Double G logo belts and accessories flew off the shelves. This propelled the house to strive for the 10 billion euro mark back in 2018.

No doubt this season was a challenge for the Kering-operated house, having to pivot to a new era, one that bridges the past and lays the foundation for whoever it appoints as its next creative leader.

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Culture Ministry organises a grand curtain raiser program 'Sur Sarita - Symphony of Ganga'

On the eve of the start of the world's longest river cruise in Varanasi, the Ministry of Culture organised a big curtain-raiser cultural performance today called "Sur Sarita - Symphony of Ganga." Tomorrow, January 13, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will signal the start of the cruise. The big concert held today at the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor was conducted by renowned vocalist Shankar Mahadevan, who delighted the crowds with his lovely songs. Ganga Vilas Cruise will cross Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Bangladesh, and Assam in a journey of 51 days.

The world's longest river cruise would be started with the inauguration of MV Ganga Vilas, according to Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways and AYUSH, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal. This will make fresh history for India's waterways industry and usher in a new era of river cruise travel.

On this occasion, Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister, Shri Yogi Adityanath, stated that Kashi will usher in a new age with the aid of river cruises. Kashi is regarded as the global centre of culture and spirituality, and under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guidance, Kashi has made a name for itself while preserving its storied past.

He further stated that in addition to being connected by land and sky, Kashi will now also be connected by rivers.

Along with appreciating the Sur Taranginis, other dignitaries and tourists on the Ganga Vilas Cruise learned about Mother Ganga's significance and their obligations to care for her during the concert. One became aware of Maa Ganga's reverence as a Goddess for all Indians and for all of humanity after reading this Sur Sandhya.

In a 51-day journey, the Ganga Vilas Cruise will travel through Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Bangladesh, and Assam. The river has been a part of folklore and legend in these locations for a long time. In order to provide the event a variety of flavours, songs from several states were selected for it.

In a tribute to the rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and Brahmaputra, famous singer Shankar Mahadevan was joined by folk musicians from Assam, Bihar, and Bengal. The performance of "Kartavya Ganga" by Shankar Mahadevan marked the conclusion of the roughly hour-long event. Every Indian will always take care of the river goddess, according to the pledge made in "Kartavya Ganga." As she has always shielded us from harm, we will all do every effort to protect her waters. During the event, an audio-visual presentation also highlighted the river and its timeless value.

A mobile science exhibition on Maa Gange: Arth Ganga was organised by the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), Kolkata, in conjunction with the Ministry of Culture, beginning on January 12. Before the concert, the exhibition was officially opened from Varanasi. The exhibition honours the Ganga and aims to raise awareness among the general public about the need to protect and restore the sacred river. The show will tour the neighbourhoods and locations close to the Ganges river. There are 18 panels in the displays, some of which include the Ganga's tributaries, the Ganga and Dams, and the Sunderbans.

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