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Weekly Drop Watch: Brandon Maxwell Handbags, Simone Rocha Crocs, King Kylie's Return and More
For our Weekly Drop Watch column, Fashionista scours the market to curate the most noteworthy releases from our favorite fashion and beauty brands. Keep scrolling for this week’s highlights. Brandon Maxwell has debuted its first rendition of handbags this week. First seen on the designer’s Spring …
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Met Gala 2025: Why Simone Biles Is “Motivating Factor” For Husband Jonathan Owens
Simone Biles’ husband Jonathan Owens was flipping over his win.
And his wife was by his side to celebrate. The Olympic gymnast shared a glimpse from her husband’s Sunday Night Football game, during which the Chicago Bears defeated the New Orleans Saints. In a clip from her Oct. 20 Instagram carousel, Simone shared a video of her and Jonathan standing on the field inside of Soldier Stadium as he affectionately felt on her butt before adjusting her custom skirt, which boasted his number 36.
In the gymnast’s post which featured her posing with fellow WAGS and showing off her custom purse, Simone wrote, “trust me, I know ball.”
Simone—who married Jonathan in 2023—has not been shy when it comes to putting her support and love for her husband and his team on display. One day before the game, the 28-year-old posed in the suites while rocking custom pants, modeled after her husband’s jersey and complete with his autograph.
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Elle Fanning wore Simone Rocha to the BFI London Film Festival screening of Sentimental Value. I love this, including her makeup. [RCFA]
Tina Fey & Seth Meyers came out for SNL’s real 50th anniversary episode, which was hosted by Amy Poehler. Tina played Kristi Noem. [Pajiba]
Review of Kiss of the Spider Woman. [LaineyGossip]
Zuhair Murad’s latest collection. [Go Fug Yourself]
Rachel Sennott’s I Love LA reminds people of Girls. [OMG Blog]
Sydney Sweeney is still out and about. [Just Jared]
David Beckham looks tiny here. [Seriously OMG]
I do not trust Marjorie Taylor Greene’s rebrand. [Jezebel]
Diane Keaton’s life in photos. [Hollywood Life]
People talk about their encounters with rude celebrities. [Buzzfeed]

The Unforgettable Encounter: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan And Simone Ashley’s Paris Fashion Week Moment | Glamsham.com
Simone Ashley and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan left fans in a whirlwind with a heart-warming backstage encounter at Paris Fashion Week. On September 29, the Bridgerton actress took to social media to post a cute update with the legendary Indian actress, a poignant moment of reunion between two generations of international talent. The backstage interaction was at the Le Défilé: Liberté, Egalité, Sororité – “You’re Worth It” L’Oréal Paris Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 at the Hôtel de Ville in Paris.
Both women strutted their stuff down the catwalk at the celebrity-filled fashion show, representing empowerment and worldwide sisterhood. For Indian-born Simone, it was almost a fan moment. She has in the past spoken about how much she loves Indian film, so this meeting with Aishwarya Rai—a worldwide ambassador of Indian cinema—is that much more special.
At the same time, fans are waiting patiently for a highly anticipated selfie of Aishwarya Rai with Eva Longoria, Gillian Anderson, and Heidi Klum. The four were seen taking the photo together outside the venue where the show was being held but the picture has yet to appear on social media.
Also Read: What Happened Between Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Cara Delevingne at Paris Fashion Week Will Leave You Smiling
Simone Ashley became a global sensation playing Kate Sharma in Bridgerton Season 2, opposite Jonathan Bailey’s Lord Anthony Bridgerton. Their chemistry received huge acclaim and saw them as one of the most popular on-screen couples in recent memory. Although she had a role in F1: The Movie with Brad Pitt, her scene ended up being cut. Her latest screen role was in Picture This opposite Anoushka Chadha and Hero Fiennes Tiffin, and she is also working on her first music album.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who was recently seen in Ponniyin Selvan: I and II (2022–2023), continues to shine worldwide, effortlessly bridging Indian film and global fashion.
#SimoneAshley shares a selfie with #AishwaryaRaiBachchan in her Insta story pic.twitter.com/KlHPuK5YNm
— Love you Aishwarya (@LoveUaish) September 29, 2025
ICYMI: Fashionista's London Fashion Week Coverage, Simone Bellotti's Jil Sander Debut & New York Designers Talk AI and Tariffs
In case you missed them, we’ve rounded up our most popular stories of the week to help you stay in the loop. No need to thank us — just toast a lavender matcha latte in our honor when you’re discussing who did what over your apple danish. Homepage photo: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images Fashionista’s …
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I wear jeans almost every day in the fall. They’re a staple in everyone’s wardrobe, but sometimes it’s difficult to put a dressy outfit together with jeans—especially casual light-wash ones. The truth is, I will never compromise comfort for an outfit. Jeans can be incredibly comfortable and relatively versatile; however, for a special occasion or a night out, they may not always be the most reliable choice for looking dressed up. My dilemma was solved by the outfit actress Simone Ashley just wore in Milan during fashion week. She made her jeans look far more elegant by using this styling hack: Pair a cardigan and slingback pumps with jeans.
Specifically, Ashley wore a bright red cardigan with her light-wash jeans, and slipped on black Prada slingback pumps, which she paired with a Celine chain-strap shoulder bag. Her look was effortlessly stylish and so easy to recreate. In one fell swoop, she proved that you can, in fact, dress up casual jeans. Cardigans and slingbacks are pieces known for leaning toward the more polished side of things, so when combined with casual jeans, they form a perfectly balanced, night-out-worthy outfit.
If you’ve been looking for a no-fail way to dress up your casual jeans, keep scrolling through to recreate Ashley’s look and shop similar items.
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When a new designer takes over at the helm of a major fashion house (as is the case nearly everywhere this fashion month, with spring 2026 marking over 15 anticipated debuts), the expectation is that they’ll overhaul the work of their predecessor and put forth a collection that’s completely and totally their own. But the first few glimpses of Simone Bellotti’s Jil Sander debut are already revealing a different story. The Italian designer, formerly of Bally, took a much more democratic approach, marrying his own sensibilities with those of the label to create one harmonious blend of the two.
In its first few social media posts unveiling the collection, the brand described it as “a tightly edited expression of contrasts,” and it was, indeed, bursting with a sense of joy and optimism that’s so often lacking in today’s minimalist designs. While the looks were largely restrained, consisting of high-neck tailored jackets, knee-length skirts, and solid-colored knits, the color combinations were vivid and electric, offering a fresh vision that pierced through the loud maximalism we’ve seen elsewhere so far this season.
Here, discover everything to know about the Jil Sander spring 2026 show during Milan Fashion Week and designer Simone Bellotti’s debut collection.
A Jil Sander Homecoming
The runway, which was staged at the historic Piazza Castello in Milan, returned to the brand headquarters for the first time since 2017. It’s a decisive move for Bellotti’s debut and one that undoubtedly signals his plans to return to core house codes and honor both his own Italian heritage and that of the label.
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Color Combinations to Covet
Vivid primary colors and not-too-sweet pastels were layered and combined to have the most harmonious effect. Come spring, we’ll all be wearing more color, and these are the specific color combinations we’ll be looking to emulate: cherry red and ultramarine blue; purplish navy and the faintest butter yellow; avocado green and strawberry milk pink.
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(Image credit: Jil Sander)
The Flats Everyone Will Buy
While at Bally, Simone Bellotti earned a loyal fanbase of fashion insiders who were specifically drawn to his footwear. It was really good, especially the elevated boat shoes that our editors sent many Slack messages about. Luckily for our closets (but not our credit cards), Bellotti’s has brought that same energy to Jil Sander. This collection featured a tight edit of flat shoes like soft leather Wallabees, minimalistic derby shoes, and square-toe oxfords that I already know will be sellouts come spring.
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(Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight/Jil Sander)
(Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight/Jil Sander)
Tailoring That Whispers (But Still Speaks Volumes)
Bellotti perfected his signature restrained yet architectural tailoring at Bally, and the designer has arrived at his new job with his résumé to show for it. This collection was defined by suiting silhouettes that were equally restrained but still highly interesting, like jackets with curved sleeves and dramatic hourglass waistlines or dresses with chest cutouts paired with matching bralettes. While many of his peers are leaning into loud maximalism, Bellotti understands the power in pieces that don’t have to speak up to be heard.
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Milan Fashion Week Spring 2026 officially kicks off a lineup of creative director debuts at top houses. On Wednesday, Simone Bellotti started off strong with his inaugural Jil Sander collection. The Bally alum leaned into the brand’s penchant for minimalism, crafting a lineup filled with …
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Who Is Simone Johnson? All About The Rock’s Daughter and WWE Wrestler – Hollywood Life
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Dwayne Johnson has found incredible success in Hollywood, becoming a one-name wonder known worldwide as The Rock. The actor has starred in some of the biggest blockbusters, including Jumanji, The Mummy Returns, and the Fast & Furious franchise, and even lent his voice to the demigod Maui in Disney’s hit Moana.
But before Hollywood, Johnson rose to fame as a WWE superstar — and now his eldest daughter, Simone Johnson, is carrying on the family legacy in the wrestling world. After signing with WWE in 2020, Simone made her televised debut on NXT on October 25, 2022, under the ring name Ava Raine.
Since then, she has continued to build her presence in the company, including a notable moment in 2025 when she announced that the men’s and women’s WWE Speed Championships would officially become part of the NXT brand. Though she’s faced both praise and controversy, Simone has firmly established herself as a new voice in WWE.
Find out all about Simone, below!
Simone Is The Rock’s Eldest Daughter

Simone, born August 14, 2001, is the daughter Dwayne shares with his first wife, Dany Garcia, who is a producer and founder of The Gracia Companies. The former couple were married from 1997 to 2008, and Simone is their only child together. Dwayne also shares daughters Jasmine and Tiana with his second wife, Lauren Hashian.
She Worked as a Model & Golden Globe Ambassador
Before stepping into the ring, Simone followed in her father’s Hollywood footsteps as a model. She signed with powerhouse agency IMG Models and quickly made her mark. In 2018, she was named the first-ever Golden Globe Ambassador for the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
“I’ve been lucky enough to grow up in a household with strong role models and feel so honored to represent the HFPA for its 75th Anniversary,” Simone said at the time. “As the newly minted Golden Globe Ambassador, I hope to serve as a role model to young people everywhere and empower them to speak out on issues they are passionate about.”

She Made History in WWE
In 2020, Simone signed a developmental contract with WWE at just 18 years old, making history as the first fourth-generation wrestler in the company’s history, following in the footsteps of her great-grandfather “High Chief” Peter Maivia, her grandfather “Soulman” Rocky Johnson, and of course, her dad, The Rock.
Announcing the milestone on Instagram, Simone shared a photo of herself in a WWE T-shirt with the caption: “To the little girl who fell in love with wrestling & said ‘this will be my life one day,’ this is for you. I’m humbled, grateful & ready to work. Let’s do this. @wwe @wwenxt.”
She later revealed her official ring name, Ava Raine, in May 2022. She was immediately slammed over the name, with one critic writing, “Giving Simone Johnson, the daughter of THE ROCK, a new name is completely nonsensical. Will hold judgement until she debuts, but if WWE doesn’t acknowledge her dad is The Rock that’s ridiculous.”
Simone pushed back, posting, “I probably sound like a broken record & hopefully this is the last I’ll mention this, but I don’t understand why people being portrayed as separate individuals from their family name is such a heated topic. A name doesn’t discredit any prior accomplishments from any family.” She later added, “I could build my entire career around my father & people would still bash me anyway.”
She Overcame a Knee Injury Before Her WWE Debut
Shortly after joining WWE, Simone suffered a knee injury in September 2020 that required surgery. She had previously undergone three other knee operations, making it her fourth overall. After her recovery, she finally made her televised debut in October 2022 on NXT as Ava Raine.
“[S]o tomorrow i’m having knee surgery for the third time,” Simone tweeted at the time. “[A]s not fun as surgery is, i’m looking forward to my knees not popping out anymore[.]”
so tomorrow i’m having knee surgery for the third time. as not fun as surgery is, i’m looking forward to my knees not popping out anymore✌🏽🙃
that said, please send me video games suggestions, movie suggestions (preferably scary) or anything else to help pass the time
— A V A (@avawwe_) September 13, 2020
She Balances WWE With Public Scrutiny
Since her debut, Simone has continued to grow her presence in WWE, even announcing in 2025 that the men’s and women’s WWE Speed Championships would officially be part of NXT. She’s also faced challenges in the public eye, including backlash over a social media repost following Charlie Kirk’s death.
and i’ll stand behind this.
be kind, now more than ever. https://t.co/uMS6JyECHB
— A V A (@avawwe_) September 11, 2025
She reposted a message on X that read, “If you want people to have kind words when you pass, you should say kind things when you’re alive,” and added the comment, “And I’ll stand behind this. Be kind, now more than ever.” Many fans interpreted her post as a direct reference to Charlie’s death, sparking criticism and even calls for WWE to take action.