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The Sun
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- The Sun
Justin Bieber hasn't been to church in 3 months as pastor Judah Smith hints at drama in rambling sermon
JUSTIN Bieber hasn't been to his long-time church for at least three months amid drama with his pastor and accusations of a cult-like atmosphere at the institution, insiders have claimed. The pop star, 31, had previously been pictured attending Churchome, a nondenominational church in Beverly Hills, with his wife, Hailey Bieber, but he's been missing in action since March. 7 7 He is said to be close to Smith, 46, who has been his spiritual advisor for years. However, their relationship has reportedly caused a rift between Bieber and his best friend, Ryan Good. Sources previously told TMZ that Bieber hasn't spoken to Good, who was the best man at his wedding, for a year amid the fallout. Good, who co-founded the star's fashion brand Drew House in 2018, left the church due to its supposed "cult-like culture" and has been worried about Bieber, according to the outlet. He has not returned calls for comment on the situation. The tension is also said to have escalated when the star added Smith to the Drew House board, despite Good's reported concerns and the pastor's lack of business experience. Bieber has now distanced himself from the brand, telling fans not to buy clothing from Drew House. The U.S. Sun can reveal the singer has not been seen at Churchome's monthly in-person services for three months, while Smith hinted at the troubles in a rambling sermon this week. He has left fans worried with his bizarre behavior and comments about Hailey, including when she featured on the cover of Vogue, admitting in an Instagram post he told he she'd never be on the front of the fashion bible during an argument. Bieber was also filmed having a public meltdown ranting to paparazzi while at the beach with his family. Solemn Hailey Bieber seen WITHOUT her wedding ring on separate outings in NYC amid Justin divorce rumors His rep has also denied allegations of drug abuse, while followers on social media have been concerned with his weed smoking after becoming a new dad to his son, Jack Blues. EMOTIONAL SERMON On Wednesday evening, around 250 people shuffled into the iconic Saban Theater for the so-called Christhome Experience, and Smith apologized as he was late to the stage. While Bieber was nowhere to be seen, Smith name-dropped his close friend, former E! News host Jason Kennedy, who was sitting in the audience, and admitted pals had been worried about him. "Recently, I've had a lot of people ask me if I'm okay," Smith admitted. "Which, [at] face value, that is a wonderful thing to do, right? A text, 'Hey, you good?' 'Hey, you okay?' "The problem is when they add up, I start to wonder … maybe this has happened to you, wait, am I okay? "So Jason and I went to Miami this past weekend. It was a great time. And I ran into so many old friends I hadn't seen in a while. "And I was kind of taken aback because one person said, 'Hey, are you good? You okay?' And I was like, 'Yeah, yeah, no, I'm good.' I'm kind of like, what have you heard? "Then another person, 'Hey man, are you good? Are you okay?' Should I not be? Yeah, I'm still married to Chelsea. We're having sex pretty regularly. My kids are 20, 18, 16, I don't, uh, yeah. 'And then another person, 'Hey, you good? You've been on my mind.' Um, thank you. You ever had that? Someone's like, 'You've been on my mind.' You're like, 'I haven't thought about them in years.' You don't say that, of course. You're like, yeah, me too. I mean, it's good to see you. He went on: "Now part of that is like, wow, what a thrill, what an honor, what a privilege. Now, some of you right now, already, I've missed you with this message because you're like, 'I wish to God somebody would ask me if I'm okay', but have you ever been asked so many times if you're okay, that you started to wonder if you're okay? "And I'll admit in Miami recently seeing old friends, I started to say, 'no, I'm great'. And then I could hear through my own tone that my response was me also telling them, but also telling me that I'm great." He proceeded to reference Bible scripture and stumbled through the sermon as many of his jokes failed to land with the churchgoers. After an hour, Smith's speech took an emotional turn as he began tearing up and said, "It's [life] always been about people, but we made it about popularity and we made it about appearances." 7 7 Smith was unavailable for comment on his relationship with Bieber after the service, and Churchome did not respond to comment calls. Bieber's rep also failed to respond when asked for clarification about whether he is still a member of the church. CULT ACCUSATIONS During a previous sermon, Smith recounted how paparazzi had asked him to confirm or deny if Churchome is a cult after he stepped out of his car. "If we're a cult, we are the worst cult in the history of all cults," he joked. "We meet once a month, guys. I stopped doing this every Wednesday. We've got to get better at this." Bieber and his wife are still following Smith on Instagram despite not showing up to services. Smith officiated their 2019 wedding and baptized the couple together in 2020. He has also provided the pair with counseling sessions and featured in the 2020 YouTube documentary series Justin Bieber: Next Chapter. The U.S. Sun spoke to churchgoers leaving the service on Wednesday, with one admitting it's had its issues but insisted it's not a cult. He said, "I've been coming to this church for five years. I've grown so much lot spiritually. "Things aren't always perfect but I know pastor Judah comes from a good place. He has a good heart, he's the real deal. "Haters are gonna hate but I think he has the right intentions. "At the end of the day, pastors are also human, they do make mistakes, but it's up to us to help pray for them and uplift them. "I haven't had negative experiences with Judah but I used to be in the prayer group and that didn't work out. I'll leave it at that. But that didn't discourage me [from coming]. "Every church has its issues, there's mental illness with the people that go there. No church is perfect." On Bieber being missing from services, he said, "He's a big celebrity, he's got a busy schedule. And not to mention the health issues he's going through, everyone here is supportive. "He's participated here, given words here, so we all love him," he added, saying they would always welcome him. BIEBER'S CHURCH TROUBLES It's not the first time Bieber's association with spiritual advisors has caused issues in his personal life. He previously had to distance himself from Hillsong and disgraced pastor Carl Lentz, who was fired in November 2020 due to "leadership issues and breaches of trust, plus a recent revelation of moral failures." It was later revealed that these "moral failures" included affairs that rocked his marriage. Hillsong also found itself the subject of a damning documentary that detailed historical accusations of sexual abuse dating back to the 1970s by late church leader Frank Houston. The churchgoer who spoke to The U.S. Sun revealed he also previously attended Hillsong services but said the two organizations were "two different worlds," adding, "Carl Lentz is a completely different character." A third churchgoer insisted, "There's no pressuring [people] or anything. I've seen Bieber here, they help him get in and out without being [mobbed], but we haven't seen him recently." JUSTIN'S TURMOIL Meanwhile, the star has left fans worried in recent months with his public rants and emotional Instagram posts amid alleged turmoil in his marriage with Hailey. He also announced in April that he no longer supports Drew House and instead is focused on his clothing brand, Skylrk, although the launch has been delayed. In a now-deleted Instagram post, he wrote, "I, Justin Bieber, am no longer involved in this brand," over a screenshot of the fashion house's Instagram account. "Drew House doesn't represent me or my family or life. If your [sic] rocking with me the human Justin Bieber don't waste ur money on Drew House." Justin also posted cryptic messages and private leaked texts with an unknown friend on Instagram this month. In one worrying post, the Sorry singer shared a blurry black-and-white selfie where he looked solemn. He wrote, "Tired of transactional relationships. If I have to do something to be loved that's not love." 7 7
BBC News
5 hours ago
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- BBC News
'Jayne knew exactly what she was doing': The forgotten story behind the most famous side-eye in Hollywood history
One of show business's most glamorous – and notorious – images, there's more to this 1957 snapshot of Sophia Loren and Jayne Mansfield than might first appear. On the night of Sophia Loren's "Welcome to Hollywood" dinner party in April 1957, Jayne Mansfield walked into the exclusive Romanoff's restaurant in Beverly Hills with a plan. The swanky soirée being thrown by Paramount Studios was packed with some of the biggest Hollywood stars of the era, from Barbara Stanwyck and Montgomery Clift to Gary Cooper and Shelley Winters. But it would be a candid photograph of Mansfield and Loren that would earn the evening an indelible place in Hollywood history. According to Eve Golden, the author of Jayne Mansfield: The Girl Couldn't Help It, Mansfield wanted to make sure all eyes were on her. Signed to a seven-year contract by Warner Bros. in February 1955, the then 24-year-old blonde former Playboy Playmate was seen as a rival to Marilyn Monroe, who had been "causing problems" for 20th Century Fox, Golden tells the BBC. Released just eight months apart, the huge success of The Girl Can't Help It (1956) and Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? (1957) quickly established Mansfield as a star. Sophia Loren was just 22 when she arrived in Hollywood. Born and raised in Italy under Mussolini's fascist regime, Loren's mother had her "own theatrical ambitions", says Mary Ann McDonald Carolan, author of The Transatlantic Gaze: Italian Cinema, American Film. Loren entered beauty competitions as a teenager, where she met her future husband, the film producer Carlo Ponti, before she enrolled at the national film school of Italy. Ponti produced many of her early films. Post-World War Two Italy was swamped with Hollywood productions, too, as studios took advantage of the country's lower production costs. "There was an extraordinary amount of artistic, economic, business, and cinematic exchange between Italy and America at that time," Carolan tells the BBC. After the success of 1953's Aida and 1954's The Gold of Naples, which screened at that year's Cannes Film Festival, Paramount signed Loren, betting she could follow in the footsteps of her European counterparts Leslie Caron, Ingrid Bergman, and Marlene Dietrich. By April 1957, it was time for Loren to make her debut amongst the Hollywood elite at Romanoff's, where Mansfield was the last guest to enter. She walked in covered by a "great big fur coat," says Golden. When she took it off she was wearing a backless, extremely low-cut satin dress, which she knew would draw the attention of everyone in the room, particularly the photographers. "She sauntered over and plumped herself right down next to Sophia Loren," says Golden. "It was definitely planned. Jane knew exactly what she was doing." Photographers Delmar Watson and Joe Shere shot Loren and Mansfield next to each other. But while Mansfield stared directly down the lens, Loren was captured giving the most famous side-eye in Hollywood history, glaring at her tablemate's cleavage. Sixty-eight years later, it's still one of the most iconic photographs in Hollywood history. Heidi Klum, Anna Nicole Smith, Sydney Sweeney and Maude Apatow, Sophia Vergara and Julie Bowen have all replicated it. The picture has endured because it presents Loren and Mansfield as polar opposites, the image symbolising elegance against bombast. Europe against America. Brunette against blonde. "It's almost as if they got dressed purposely as a contrast," says Carolan. The photograph's long legacy There are troubling implications linked to the prolonged prevalence of the image, however. It highlights the media's tendency to exaggerate female rivalry, pushing the harmful stereotype that women are always in competition. In reality, this was the only time they ever met, and Loren was perhaps worried that Mansfield was about to have a wardrobe failure in front of the press. In a 2014 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Loren recalled, "Look at the picture. Where are my eyes? I'm staring at her nipples because I am afraid they are about to come onto my plate. In my face you can see the fear. I'm so frightened that everything in her dress is going to blow – boom! – and spill all over the table." In her new documentary My Mom Jayne, Mansfield's daughter Mariska Hargitay, who was three years old when she died, explores the actress's career in a bid to discover the mother she barely knew. Speaking to Vanity Fair, Hargitay admits that she struggled with the photograph as a youth. "That was a rough one. To see another woman look at your mom like that was excruciating for me as a little girl." Growing up, she developed a demure style that was the opposite of Mansfield's glamorous public image. In the documentary, Hargitay admits that she decided to become a different kind of actor with a different image to her mother, whose career struggles she was keen to avoid. Now 61, the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit actor is reclaiming Mansfield's story in the documentary – after all, this was a woman who could play violin and piano, spoke three languages, and who Life magazine called "Broadway's smartest dumb blonde". This moment was to be the only time where the two women's careers criss-crossed, because while Loren's star was on the rise, Mansfield's was about to decline. In 1960, Loren won the best actress Oscar for Two Women, making her the first performer to win an Academy Award for a foreign-language role. Meanwhile, Mansfield's stunt at Loren's party was met harshly by 20th Century Fox. "This is when they realised they had signed a loose cannon," says Golden. "I think this is the moment Fox really stopped taking an interest in furthering her career." In 1962, shortly after the death of Monroe, Mansfield was dropped by Fox, following three years of poor box-office performances. Suddenly, Golden says, with a "huge house to pay for and three children", Mansfield started opening supermarkets and petrol stations to "support her family". Golden believes that Mansfield's career ambitions were scuppered because while "she knew where she wanted to go, she didn't have the vaguest idea how to get there. She really needed a strong, smart manager." Meanwhile, Loren was able to turn to the Oscar-winning producer Ponti for advice. "She has this incredible knowledge from inside the film industry," says Carolan. "She had a good sense of how to behave in the media circus. She couldn't be manipulated by the press or by managers." Loren was so astute at navigating her film career that she managed to combine Hollywood and Italian films while still remaining popular for nearly 70 years. Not only did Mansfield's fame fizzle out, but her life ended in tragedy. When she died in a car crash on 29 June, 1967, at the age of 34, she was driving from a night-time appearance at a Mississippi supper club to a midday radio interview in New Orleans. But the journey wasn't unusual for someone who had insisted on appreciating every last drop of her fame since becoming a star. "She loved being in the spotlight. She loved her fans. She became her on-screen persona," says Golden. "You could call her the first reality star because she lived her life in public. No matter what she was doing, she had photographers and reporters along with her." Carolan acknowledges that Mansfield helped to "pave the way for actresses like Sophia Loren, Brigitte Bardot, and Claudia Cardinale", as she broke down barriers in the male-dominated industry by proudly owning her beauty and sexuality. And while their paths might have only crossed fleetingly, Loren told Entertainment Weekly that she is still repeatedly asked to sign the famous picture. She always refuses, though. "I don't want to have anything to do with that. And also out of respect for Jayne Mansfield because she's not with us anymore." My Mom Jayne is available to stream on Max. -- For more Culture stories from the BBC, follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram.
Associated Press
a day ago
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- Associated Press
Beverly Hills Publishing™ Founder Andréa Albright Named a Most Impactful Women CEO by The Enterprise World
Recognized for Disrupting the Industry with a Model Rooted in Empathy, Expertise, and Entrepreneurial Vision BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 / / -- The Enterprise World has named Andréa Albright, Founder and CEO of Beverly Hills Publishing™, as one of the Most Impactful Women CEOs of 2025, featuring her on the cover of its June issue for her innovative leadership and reimagining of what modern publishing can be. The feature, titled 'Disrupting Publishing Through Empathy and Expertise,' explores how Albright is challenging the conventions of traditional publishing by building a model that merges authorship with branding, media strategy, and thought leadership. 'We're not just producing books, we're building legacies,' Albright shares in the feature. 'Every author has the potential to spark change, and our mission is to give them the strategy and stage to do it.' Through Beverly Hills Publishing™, Albright works with high-level entrepreneurs, CEOs, and changemakers to elevate their ideas into assets. Albright's approach blends creative development with strategic planning, guiding authors through the key stages of publishing and visibility. Her clients include leaders across sectors such as technology, wellness, finance, and social impact, many of whom see publishing as a strategic step in expanding their reach and credibility. The article also highlights the internal culture she has cultivated centered around a leadership philosophy she calls 'bold compassion.' It's a values-driven approach rooted in creativity, accountability, and service, designed to support authors through every step of the publishing journey. Albright's recognition as a Most Impactful Women CEO underscores her commitment to reshaping the publishing landscape not just for authors, but for the industries and audiences they influence. Read the full article here: About Beverly Hills Publishing™ Beverly Hills Publishing™ is a boutique publishing company serving Thought Leaders, CEOs, and Entrepreneurs who inspire and are disrupting the industry they serve. Beverly Hills Publishing™ is headed up by Andréa Albright, who is on a mission to create the next movement for authors and evolve the publishing industry. The Enterprise World is a premier business publication that highlights the stories of entrepreneurs and leaders who are reshaping industries. It showcases the innovators, disruptors, and visionaries who are defining the future of business. Heather Bucciano Beverly Hills Publishing +1 310-737-8258 email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
CTV News
a day ago
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- CTV News
Princess Diana's ‘caring dress' fetches over US$500,000 in largest auction of late royal's fashion
Princess Diana pictured during a tour of the Gulf in 1989. Some of her most recognizable pieces are going to auction in June. David Levenson/Shutterstock via CNN Newsource A floral dress that Princess Diana wore to visit children in hospitals sold for US$520,000 on Thursday, as over 100 of the former Princess of Wales' possessions went up for auction in California. Sported in public on several occasions between 1988 and 1992, including during an official visits to Spain and Nigeria, the gown was referred to by Diana as her 'caring dress,' because its bright colours helped put sick patients at ease. Titled 'Princess Diana's Style & A Royal Collection,' the multimillion-dollar sale at The Peninsula Beverly Hills featured a range of the late princess's wardrobe items, including hats, handbags and shoes, as well as sketches and handwritten letters. Auction house Julien's Auctions described the items as the 'largest collection' of the royal's fashion ever to go under the hammer. The 'caring dress,' which was designed by high-end British salon Bellville Sassoon, was one of 10 lots to fetch six-figure sums. Among the others were a coat dress and cream silk evening gown, both designed by Catherine Walker, that each sold for $455,000. 'Caring dress' Dubbed her "caring dress," Diana wore the floral silk gown so often that the British press "grew frustrated ... because it confused people if the images were new or being reused," said Julien's Auctions' sale CNN Newsource Elsewhere, a lambskin Dior handbag given to Diana by former French first lady, Bernadette Chirac, went for $325,000, while a blue sleeveless shift dress by her close friend Gianni Versace fetched $227,500. A yellow floral Bruce Oldfield two-piece and three-piece Escada power suit both sold for $260,000. Prior to the sale, fashion designer Elizabeth Emanuel, who went on to co-create Diana's wedding gown, said in an press release that she had offered up archival items so they could be 'loved and appreciated once again by those who will never forget those golden days when Diana was our Queen of Hearts.' One of Emanuel's designs — a black taffeta evening gown that Diana wore to an event in London during her first official appearance since the announcement of her engagement to then-Prince Charles in 1981 — sold for $26,000. While many of items were worn on formal occasions, others demonstrated Diana's quintessential take on casual '80s and '90s style, including a scarlet nylon ski suit and an oversized sweatshirt bearing the logo of the British Lung Foundation (which both smashed estimates to sold for $325,000 and $221,000, respectively). Diana's fashion has frequently commanded large sums at auction — even during her lifetime. In 1997, she put almost 80 dresses up for sale via Christie's, raising over $3.2 million for cancer and AIDS research. The current auction record for a one of her outfits was set at Julien's Auctions in 2023, when the black-and-blue Jacques Azagury gown she wore to at least two public engagements in the mid-1980s sold for $1.14 million. As well as private viewings in New York, London and Los Angeles, a selection of Diana's wardrobe items from Thursday's sale were exhibited at the Museum of Style Icons in Newbridge, Ireland, ahead of the auction. The auction also included items belonging to members of the Royal Family, including the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Queen Elizabeth II and the Queen Mother, with some of the pieces dating from the 19th century. A portion of the auction's proceeds will go to the British charity Muscular Dystrophy U.K., the auction house said. 'Princess Diana's legacy lives on not only through her humanitarian work but also in the timeless elegance of her style, which continues to inspire the world,' said Julien's Auctions' co-founder and executive director, Martin Nolan, in a press release ahead of the sale. By Oscar Holland, CNN
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Princess Diana's 'Caring Dress' sold for $520K, her Lady Dior handbag for $325K. See what else people bought from the late royal's largest wardrobe auction.
Hopeful bidders and fans of Princess Diana were given the opportunity of a lifetime on Thursday morning: To own garments worn and beloved by the late royal herself. The auction, 'Princess Diana's Style & A Royal Collection,' took place in Beverly Hills, Calif., on June 26, and featured more than 200 items that showcased the princess's 'enduring influence as a fashion icon and humanitarian,' Julien's Auctions, the famed auctioneer company, said. Those who attended the live auction at the Verandah Ballroom in the Peninsula Beverly Hills were able to place first bids on items from the rare collection, though bidding online and over the phone with an auction house representative was also available. A portion of the proceeds from the auction will benefit the British charity Muscular Dystrophy UK, according to the auction house. Among Diana's auctioned items is her Belville Sassoon 'Caring Dress,' which sold for $520,000, her Lady Dior lambskin handbag, which sold for $325,000 and her beloved British Lung Foundation sweatshirt, which sold for $221,000. 'This collection is not only the most comprehensive offering of her wardrobe ever presented, but also a tribute to her elegance, grace, glamour, and enduring spirit. Each item is a window into a moment in history,' Martin Nolan, Julien's co-founder and executive director, said in a statement ahead of the auction. Here's a look at some of Diana's most coveted wardrobe staples, along with how much they were auctioned for. Scottish milliner John Boyd designed this custom hat, made of silk, ostrich feather plumes, feather stems and straw, for Diana's 1981 honeymoon send-off outfit. The headpiece, which she wore again in 1983, was dyed light pink to match her Belville Sassoon skirt suit. Diana wore this limited-edition ostrich feather fan to the Fanmakers' Banquet at Mason House in 1985. Inscribed on the three-plume fan's sterling silver handle is the Prince of Wales crest. Diana was famously photographed wearing this magenta nylon suit while skiing in Malbun, Liechtenstein, in 1985; Klosters, Switzerland, in 1986; and Lech, Austria, in 1992. The suit, with its dropped shoulders and funnel neckline, also features brass tone buttons and adjustable D-ring belts. Diana wore this coordinating yellow floral set to the Royal Ascot in 1987. Designed by Bruce Oldfield, the colorful coordinates feature a short-sleeve silk top with ruched sleeves and a pencil skirt in the same print. Diana was photographed wearing this wardrobe staple — a silk, floral-printed dress designed by Belville Sassoon — nine times between 1988 and 1992. The bright blue garment, with its puffed sleeves and inviting print, was dubbed the 'Caring Dress' because Diana often wore it during her visits with patients in hospitals. "It was colorful, approachable, likeable and huggable," Nolan told People. "When she would go to visit kids and people in the hospital, they gravitated toward the colors and felt they could hug her.' The winning bid belonged to Renae Plant, who runs a virtual Princess Diana museum. Immediately after learning she'd won the garment, Plant fell to the floor out of excitement. Another staple in Diana's closet was her three-piece Escada suit. The grey cashmere ensemble features a double-breasted blazer with bright blue pinstripes as well as a matching skirt and blue silk blouse. Diana was photographed wearing the ensemble on six separate occasions from 1988 to 1992. Diana stepped out in a pair of red-and-black leather heels designed by Rayne on Christmas Day at Sandringham in 1990. For the festive occasion, Diana paired the two-tone pumps with a black, white and red houndstooth skirt suit by Moschino Cheap and Chic, along with a Victor Edelstein blouse and Phillip Somersville brimmed hat. Diana was first photographed carrying the black Lady Dior handbag on her official visit to Argentina in 1995, and then later that same year during a visit to the Foundation for Conductive Education in Birmingham, England. Because of Diana's love of the silhouette, the box-shaped tote was later named Lady Dior in 1996, in her honor. The sleeveless black cocktail dress, with its delicate black beading on the bodice and subtly ruched skirt, was worn by Diana on a few occasions. The late princess wore the Catherine Walker garment at London Fashion Week in 1994 and again during her official visit to Hong Kong in 1995. Diana was photographed in a navy wool Catherine Walker coatdress while leaving the Carlyle Hotel in New York in 1995. The double-breasted garment features a black velvet collar and cuffs, and is adorned with gold anchor buttons. Featuring a long gold link handle and embossed Prada logo, the champagne-hued leather tote was worn by Diana on three separate occasions, in Moscow in 1995, and Pakistan and Chicago in 1996. No one did a slouchy sweatshirt like Princess Diana. The beloved royal had a knack for blending glamour and athleisure when it came to curating her everyday style. Included in her collection of sweatshirts was this British Lung Foundation crewneck, which she wore on several occasions. Here she's photographed wearing the sweater — with a blazer, light denim jeans, brown riding boots and a navy cap — at Guards Polo Club in 1988.
