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Behind The Seams: Chloe X Halle's Red Carpet Style Evolution

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Celebrity stylist Zerina Akers describes her evolving strategy for dressing the emerging, GRAMMY-nominated R&B duo
Janell M. Hickman
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Jan 28, 2019 - 3:37 pm

A quick Google search will return exactly how wardrobe curator and celebrity stylist Zerina Akers got her start in the industry. If her name sounds familiar, it should: One of her clients is 22-time GRAMMY-award winner Beyoncé. But what many don’t know that Akers is also the woman behind the looks of Parkwood's own emerging singing duo, Chloe and Halle Bailey.

On the heels of their first-ever GRAMMY nomination for Best New Artist, not to mention a nod for Best Urban Contemporary Album for their debut, The Kids Are Alright, we caught up with Akers to discuss the young nominees' ever-evolving style and what to expect when they hit the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards red carpet.

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"At that time, only a select few donned Iris Van Herpen on the red carpet. These looks marked Chloe X Halle's first time in couture—and continued their growth as fashion icons."

Chloe X Halle may only be 20 and 18 years old, respectively, but they are very involved when it comes to curating their public ensembles, according to Akers. "Style is such a personal form of communicating your mood, motives and intentions. They are flexible and will listen when I push them towards some riskier fashion decisions but will not budge if it’s something that just doesn't empower them as young women."

Naturally, what’s worn on the red carpet versus as a performance differs for several (or perhaps obvious) reasons. "For me, shapes and the balance of space is important for red carpet looks," Akers continues. "Most red carpets are much longer and more grueling than they appear, so comfort is always appreciated. But sometimes the more painful option—like the corseted dress or higher heel—is worth it!"

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On the other hand, when it comes to live performances, comfort and functionality is mandatory.

"Each artist needs to feel free to deliver a great deal of themselves to their audience, often having to focus on a number of things simultaneously: including but not limited to playing instruments, listening to stage cues, interacting with the audience, while singing and dancing," Akers explains. “The last thing I would want my client to be worried about is fussy clothes, uncomfortable shoes, or having to manage any fears on top of the natural anxieties that come with the vulnerability of performing in front of a crowd!"

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"We just had fun filming this piece—mixing fashion high and low and experimenting every step of the way."

"With all of my clients I try to listen and find out what it is that they have in mind for the project at hand, as well and include options with my perspective," Akers explains. "Then, we powwow at fittings, sometimes going in a different direction all together. I try to allow for a certain flow of creativity and change, this usually requires bringing a wide variety of options."

How does Chloe X Halle’s style differ from one another? Akers describes them both as risk-takers in their own right. "They're young women who are constantly evolving,” she adds. "Chloe is free-spirited and loves celebrating the S-curves of her body. She’s always on the hunt for fresh new styles to try. Halle appreciates a more classic approach to the carpet with chic and sexy silhouettes but loves flowing boho styles day-to-day."

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"This was the  Chloe X Halle's second red carpet, but the first time they really broke out as fashion darlings. They took a risk wearing Rodarte and really owned the looks."

Despite their super-close resemblance (after all they are sisters), Akers emphasizes that she rarely, if ever, dressed them in twinning looks. "I try not to dress them in identical looks but looks that compliment one another usually from the same brand or designer," she explains.

"Initially, I appreciated how it almost told a mini-collection story for the brand. These days I lean more so to complimenting colors, print, or silhouettes—it’s about what truly works best for them individually. As they have gotten older, they lean towards more simple silhouettes and less ruffles and volume."

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While Akers works with an array of styling clients, one thing always stays consistent: her nuanced ability to help each woman maintain their own style identity.

"Fashion is more for mass consumption, while style is personal," she says. "For me, it’s important that with each client, it is a collaboration. It's important to find the balance between meeting—and hopefully exceeding—their expectations, and also pushing them to leave their comfort zone to try things that they may not have selected on their own."

What will Chloe X Halle debut on the red carpet this year? You'll have to wait until the 2019 GRAMMY Awards LIVE on Sunday, Feb. 10 on CBS to find out.

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What’s Inside the 61st GRAMMYs Gifting Lounge?

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From luxurious skincare products to a virtual-reality trip to Kyoto, here's a sneak peek at the high-end GRAMMY gifts performers and presenters will receive this year
Tamara Palmer
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Feb 8, 2019 - 1:15 pm

Performing artists and presenters of the 61st GRAMMY Awards have the option of taking a stroll through the GRAMMYS Gifting Lounge to receive some fabulous (and fabulously free) items during rehearsal days.

"We're thrilled to be a very small part of a very big show,” said Lash Fary, founder of Distinctive Assets, which has produced the GRAMMYs Gifting Lounge for the past 20 years. "It’s something that the artists now, over the years, have grown accustomed to as a perk they are very well aware that they get for coming on the show, which is very cute."

Fary noted that Distinctive Assets' GRAMMYs Gifting Lounges have won over some big names.

"In the past people like Mary J. Blige have shown up and said, 'Where’s the gift lounge?' And even when artists don't have the time or interest to come through the lounge, like Adele, the last time she was in LA and on the show she asked for some of the kids’ stuff. We had Hasbro Games here, so she asked that the kid stuff be brought to her dressing room so her son could play with them.

“We have artists like Ricky Martin and Faith Hill, who don't do gift lounges typically but they’ll do ours because they know that we are here as a true artform of the GRAMMYS and we respect them," he revealed. "They know if we say we aren't doing photos then we won’t do photos, that we have great stuff, that we respect their time and get them in and out quickly. So it’s just great! These are my favorite three days of the year, GRAMMYS rehearsal days, and we've got amazing thank-you gifts for them. There’s something for everyone."

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The Recording Academy took an exclusive spin through the Gifting Lounge when it opened on Thursday afternoon and got a peek at some of those perks that stars can take home. This year, there are a number of vendors focused on beauty and wellness, including ReFa's Japanese microcurrent beauty rollers and collagen-enhanced drink mixers, Source Naturals' vitamins and herbal supplements, Neoteny’s age-fighting kits (including a mask called Resting Bitch Face), It’s a 10's pro hair care tools and entertainment industry’s makeup that breathes and heals skin as it conceals, pitched as a smart choice for the entertainment industry's heavy makeup needs

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Guests are invited to experience ishiki, a Japanese sense of consciousness and well-being, via a virtual reality trip to Kyoto; stars will be gifted a pair of virtual reality glasses to take more transportive trips at home or while on the road.

23 and Me will allow stars to dig deeper into their ancestry, teasing that they never know what they might discover. Truth Initiative packed backpacks full of Xbox games, hats, sunglasses and fanny packs from their forthcoming retail collection to say "don't get played" when it comes to vaping and smoking.

Dr. Tabatha Carr flew from Oklahoma to California to showcase her gluten-free, dairy-free and naturally sweetened Good Girl Chocolate at the GRAMMYs Gifting Lounge. After showing us before and after pictures of her 100-pound weight loss, she offered us a taste of a lush vegan dark chocolate-encased agave and cashew butter filled caramel that could easily become a happy habit.

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Grossé, a costume jewelry designer that designed collections for Dior for over 50 years, hopes to drip stars in convincing baubles, while Millianna is introducing "shoelery," chains meant to be draped around boots or stilettos. PRSVR, a Chicago lifestyle brand that recently opened a by-appointment showroom just blocks away, is hoping to gift Cardi B with a pair of fur sleeves—vegan or fox, her choice.

"We've been fortunate to really use Instagram to connect with celebrities,” said PRSVR's Margaret Williamson. "So our client list includes Tank, Diddy, Ciara, Teyana Taylor, Meek Mill, Fabolous and Nicki Minaj."

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Alpha Priority, a worldwide meet and greet airport concierge service, was looking forward to catching up with the stars planning on coming through the Gifting Lounge, many of whom a rep said are already clients. They’ll be gifted with a free meet and greet that will be arrange at their convenience.

As the longtime GRAMMYS Gifting Lounge producer, Lash Fary certainly isn't one to get star-struck, but there is one particular luminary who he hopes to see in there this year.

"Dolly Parton,” he said, name-checking the MusiCares Person of the Year without hesitation. "Just because she’s so nice! Dolly is one of my favorite people. I’ve met her at a few award shows so I love her and I’m hoping that we get to see her. There’s not a lovelier person on the planet than Dolly; she just makes you feel good about yourself."

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Additional 2019 GRAMMYs presenters include Charlie Wilson, Alessia Cara, Julian Edelman, Eve, John Mayer, Bob Newhart, Smokey Robinson, South Korean pop sensation BTS and more
Rachel Brodsky
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Feb 7, 2019 - 6:35 am

An eclectic all-star lineup of artists, musicians, actors and comedians will take the stage as presenters at the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards.

This year's presenters include current GRAMMY nominees Kelsea Ballerini, Leon Bridges, Luke Combs and Charlie Wilson; GRAMMY winners Alessia Cara, Julian Edelman, Eve, John Mayer, Bob Newhart, Smokey Robinson, Swizz Beatz and Meghan Trainor; recording artist Kane Brown, South Korean pop sensation BTS, past GRAMMY nominee Cedric The Entertainer, actress Nina Dobrev, actress Anna Kendrick, actress Jada Pinkett Smith and actor Wilmer Valderrama.

This is all in addition to the 61st GRAMMY Awards performers, featuring current nominees Chloe x Halle, GRAMMY winner Lady Gaga, GRAMMY winner Mark Ronson and GRAMMY nominee Travis Scott. Current nominee Dua Lipa will also perform with GRAMMY winner St. Vincent. And in what is sure to be a GRAMMY Moment to remember, GRAMMY winners Yolanda Adams, Fantasia, and past GRAMMY nominee Andra Day will honor the legendary Aretha Franklin.

They all join previously announced performers J Balvin, Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Brandi Carlile, Dan + Shay, H.E.R., Little Big Town, Post Malone, Ricky Martin, Shawn Mendes, Janelle Monáe, Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves, Dolly Parton, Katy Perry, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Diana Ross, Arturo Sandoval, and Young Thug.

Live from STAPLES Center, and hosted by Alicia Keys, the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.

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Chloe X Halle, Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, St. Vincent and Travis Scott will take the GRAMMY stage on Music's Biggest Night, while Yolanda Adams, Andra Day and Fantasia will honor Aretha Franklin
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Feb 6, 2019 - 9:08 am

Music's Biggest Night just got a whole lot bigger, as a fresh batch of artists have been added to the already stellar lineup for the 61st GRAMMY Awards. Current nominees Chloe x Halle, GRAMMY winner Lady Gaga, GRAMMY winner Mark Ronson, and GRAMMY nominee Travis Scott are set to perform on Music's Biggest Night. Additionally, current nominee Dua Lipa will perform with GRAMMY winner St. Vincent. In what is sure to be a GRAMMY Moment to remember, GRAMMY winners Yolanda Adams, Fantasia, and past GRAMMY nominee Andra Day will honor the legendary Aretha Franklin.

They join previously announced performers J Balvin, Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Brandi Carlile, Dan + Shay, H.E.R., Little Big Town, Post Malone, Ricky Martin, Shawn Mendes, Janelle Monáe, Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves, Dolly Parton, Katy Perry, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Diana Ross, Arturo Sandoval, and Young Thug.

Gaga, winner of six GRAMMYs, is currently nominated for Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, and Best Song Written For Visual Media for "Shallow" and Best Pop Solo Performance for "Joanne [Where Do You Think You're Goin'?]." Best New Artist nominees Chloe x Halle are also nominated for Best Urban Contemporary Album forThe Kids Are Alright, while Dua Lipa is nominated for Best New Artist and Best Dance Recording for "Electricity" [Silk City & Dua Lipa  feat. Diplo & Mark Ronson].

Five-time GRAMMY winner Ronson is nominated for three times this year: Song Of The Year and Best Song Written For Visual Media for "Shallow" and Best Dance Recording for "Electricity" [Silk City & Dua Lipa  feat. Diplo & Mark Ronson]. Also nominated three times this year, Scott is up for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song for "Sicko Mode" as well as Best Rap Album for Astroworld. GRAMMY winner St. Vincent is nominated for Best Rock Song for "Masseduction" and Best Alternative Music Album Masseduction.

Live from STAPLES Center, and hosted by Alicia Keys, the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.

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Diana Ross Is Set To Perform At The 2019 GRAMMY Awards

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In what is sure to be an unforgettable GRAMMY moment, the Recording Academy will honor the disco-pop icon and celebrate the rich history of her greatest musical accomplishments
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Jan 31, 2019 - 6:37 am

The Recording Academy has announced a very special performance by Diana Ross during this year's 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards. In what is sure to be an unforgettable GRAMMY moment, the Recording Academy will honor the icon and celebrate the rich history of her greatest musical accomplishments. 

We're thrilled to announce a very special #GRAMMYs performance by @DianaRoss! We will be honoring her landmark career and contributions to music with a special 75th Diamond Diana birthday performance.https://t.co/5jqDlWAMtc

— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 31, 2019

One of the most influential artists and greatest entertainers of all time, Ms. Ross has without a doubt made a profound impact in the world of music. Considered a trailblazer in entertainment, she was the leader of the most successful female group of all time and launched a timeless global solo career resulting in milestone chart successes and accolades, film soundtracks, and live concert box office records around the world.

Her journey to date includes charting an astounding 42 No.1 songs, 91 singles, and 59 albums, and she has amassed more than 100 million sales and streams with her historic recordings.

In 2012, Ms. Ross was recognized by the Recording Academy as the recipient of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.

Previously announced 61st GRAMMY Awards performers include GRAMMY winners Red Hot Chili Peppers and Post Malone, plus multi-GRAMMY nominee Brandi Carlile, past GRAMMY nominee Miley Cyrus, and current multi-GRAMMY nominee H.E.R.

You can also expect performances from current nominees Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Dan + Shay, Post Malone, Shawn Mendes, Janelle Monáe, and Kacey Musgraves.

Hosted by Alicia Keys, the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.

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