Leonardo DiCaprio surprises Global Citizen Fest crowd

animates the great savannas of Africa,’” Leitch wrote.

“As a white English male, I’ve got so much privilege I have to check in excess at the gate when approaching such issues as a Lebanese designer dedicating a collection to a very broad-brush interpretation of the African continent. Is ‘expeditionchic’ or ‘safari-chic’ featuring ‘African bead necklaces and bracelets’ okay today? The answer depends on where you come from,” he added.

Small circles were also a key theme, The Associated Press noted. The circles, at times, appeared controlled, such as the tiny perforated eyelets on a sporty white mini dress with long tassels. Later, the theme had a boho vibe: A petite sunflower print adorned a floor-length black gown worn by a model styled with her hair in an Afro. A silk gown in rich electric blue had a looser-than-normal silhouette and a waist that was tight without being cinched. Thick banding led the eye down to a sumptuous full skirt that gently grazed the floor. The legendary band Queen and frontman Adam Lambert led a packed Central Park on Saturday in mobilizing world governments to pledge international aid to eradicate extreme poverty and tackle climate change.

An estimated 60,000 people crowded in the iconic Manhattan green space for the Global Citizen Festival, an unofficial exclamation point to the United Nations General Assembly. Prior to the Queen performance, Hollywood A-lister Leonardo DiCaprio made a surprise appearance to praise youth activists who are fighting to raise awareness about the environment.

“Millions of individuals did more than simply walk out of their schools and places of employment. They took a stand,” DiCaprio said.