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Telegraph
5 days ago
- Politics
- Telegraph
Asylum seeker shoplifting gangs target designer stores
Thousands of pounds worth of designer goods are being stolen by asylum seekers across London. Security bosses say they are 'helpless' to stop the thefts, which are carried out using tin foil-lined bags which don't set off shop alarms. The 'brazen' thieves were seen stealing from Liberty London, Gucci, Prada and Louis Vuitton, before returning to taxpayer-funded hotels. Concerns were raised by a whistleblower, who told The Sun that 70 per cent of shoplifters in the 'verging on lawless' West End were asylum seekers. ' The police rarely attend and the maximum we can hold them for is four hours – after that we just have to let them go,' he said. 'We see the same faces again and again.' The private security worker said that when detained, the migrants show ID cards, and little can be done after revealing they are asylum seekers. He added that the thieves work in pairs or groups, with one person distracting or keeping watch while the other swipes items. 'The situation is getting out of control,' he continued. 'We are helpless and cannot tackle the sheer numbers flooding the streets. 'For me and my team, the men are easy to spot because they constantly reoffend. 'Once we do detain them, that just means their mates are even busier. They are often violent as well. 'Sometimes they won't have any ID but they tell us they came over on the boats and their address is the Holiday Inn or the Barbican.' 'Slap in the face to British people' It is thought that the stolen goods are used to pay off debts to the gangs who organise crossings over the Channel. Robert Jenrick, the shadow justice secretary, told The Sun: 'It is a slap in the face to British people for illegal migrants to break into the UK then engage in brazen criminality. They need to be deported immediately. 'The small boats are fuelling crime and making the public less safe. It's a national security emergency and Keir Starmer should treat it as one.' Sir John Hayes, a former Tory security minister, said it showed Britain was importing criminals 'in droves' and called on the Home Office to immediately investigate.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Péro's spring-summer capsule Flowers Flower, explores floral whimsy and legacy textiles
After its last year's collaboration with Japan's iconic brand Hello Kitty, Péro, a 15-year-old Indian fashion label by designer Aneeth Arora, has now teamed up with British luxury department store and brand Liberty London for its spring-summer capsule 2025. Titled Flowers Flower, the collection is deeply personal to Aneeth and reflects her love for legacy. Launched in Chennai on Friday, at fashion boutique Collage, the edit brings together iconic fabrics from Liberty London and Péro's rootedness and love for Indian craft and textiles. 'Dating back to 1875, there is this old-school charm about Liberty London's prints. We have been working with flowers too and Liberty London is all about those ditsy flowers. I felt that makes us a perfect match, and we decided to work with some of their classic prints,' Aneeth says. Liberty London's fine tana lawn cotton, described as a cotton that behaves like silk, is often dotted with flower prints — forget-me-nots, daffodils, peonies and speedwell. 'For this collection, we are working with the classic Tana Lawn textile that has strong legacy, and we did not want to overpower the floral prints by using very bold textiles. The Indian textiles we have used with these prints are basic, handwoven textiles from different parts of India,' she says, of the elements that make up the garments in the whimsy collection. This includes Chanderi from Madhya Pradesh, mashru stripes from Gujarat, stripes and checks from Maheshwar, silks and solids from the South of India, and cotton from West Bengal, Aneeth says. This is a departure for Péro, where the main line often features bright influences like tartans. In Péro's signature flowy, androgynous silhouettes, the capsule has shirts, dresses, tops, jackets, skirts, pants and shorts. Liberty London's signature floral prints are layered with embroidered beadwork, fabric origami, tassels, appliqué, patchwork and custom wooden buttons. Aneeth says, at heart, she feels like Péro is becoming more childlike with time. 'Nothing is a limit for us and we don't have any inhibitions. When we started, we were working with a lot of constraints, and, over the years, we have become open to things; The brand as well is evolving in such a way that nothing seems impossible now,' she says, adding that the brand's collaborations with Hello Kitty, where it channelled a 'cottagecore kawaii', and now with Liberty London, allows it to experiment and craft without rules or constraints. 'Collaboration with an iconic brand like Hello Kitty or even dreaming of working with Liberty prints now seems possible, and something we are enjoying. I think, the brand has become mature in the way we deal with materials, but it has also become more free in terms of dreaming and knowing that if you dream you can achieve,' says Aneeth. Latha Madhu of Collage calls Péro an 'enduring' brand, a word Aneeth says is a beautiful description. 'We do timeless clothing season by season, so yes, I relate to this. Be it Chennai or any other place in the world, we are consistent in the kind of design language of the brand even though we experiment with diverse themes. There are classics that we keep repeating; some of our shapes, textiles and silhouettes are always a constant,' Aneeth says. This, Aneeth says, is probably why people come back to Péro: 'I feel that the word 'enduring' resonates, and season after season, people resonate with what we are offering to them, in spite of having such drastic changes in themes.' Flowers Flower is now available at Collage, 6, Rutland Gate, Nungambakkam.
Mint
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Why Pero's Aneeth Arora believes in the power of wearing flowers
Aneeth Arora, the founder of Delhi-based crafts-centric brand péro, famous for creating playful clothes, often dives into her archives while designing collections. For the brand's latest spring capsule collection, though, she chose to be guided by the textile vocabulary of Liberty London, a London brand founded in 1875 and famous for its floral prints. Called Flowers Flower, the new collection—a collaboration between péro and Liberty London—plays with prints of daffodils, peonies and speedwell, translating them into flowy and androgynous garments including shirts, dresses, tops, jackets, skirts, pants and shorts. Each piece features embellishments like embroidered beadwork, fabric origami, tassels, hand crochet, appliqué, patchwork, and wooden buttons handcrafted by jewellery makers in Rajasthan. "We've used handwoven Chanderi from Madhya Pradesh, mashru from Gujarat, and soft checks and fine cottons developed by weavers in West Bengal," says Arora, who founded péro in 2009. The embroideries were done in péro's ateliers in Delhi, Meerut, Agra and Lucknow. In an interview with Lounge, Arora talks about the importance of working with an international collaborator, and why she prefers to stay away from the limelight. Edited excerpts: Flowers, gingham and heart-shaped motifs have always been a péro signature. What was the take-off point for the 'Flowers Flower' collection? At péro, flowers have always found a way into our vocabulary, sometimes delicately embroidered, sometimes hidden in the weave. But with this collection, the flower took centre stage, almost rebelliously so. The idea came from wildflowers that bloom in unexpected places, through sidewalk cracks, behind mossy walls, without waiting for a season or a reason. That sense of spontaneity, of blooming because they can, became our guiding metaphor. What led to the partnership with Liberty London? I am drawn to collaborators who share a deep love for textiles and storytelling. Liberty has a rich history, much like our own Indian artisans, and a print archive that's emotionally layered and technically unparalleled. Their classic botanical prints aligned seamlessly with our desire to create a collection that felt nostalgic, tender, yet rebellious. It was less about a 'partnership" and more like a shared language waiting to be spoken together. The collection is full of flowers and yet is androgynous… We began with the Liberty print archive, walking through their garden of florals. The prints were like pressed memories, and we wanted to translate those into silhouettes that feel breezy and nonchalant. The mood was androgynous, untamed. Nothing too fitted or expected. The prints informed the silhouettes, and vice versa, so the whole process was intuitive, more like a meandering than a formula. Liberty prints are already so intricate. We layered our own textile interventions, origami petals, hand-crochet florals, appliquéd vines, beaded buds. The surface treatments didn't compete with the prints; they played with them, like flowers in a wild garden leaning into each other. That was the most joyful part. The pieces feature bows, pleats, tie-up details, evoking a sense of ease and playfulness. How do you suggest styling them? Our pieces are designed to feel like second skin, so I always say, wear them how you feel best. Let a tie hang loose, wear a jacket over a nightie dress, or pair a floral shirt with your favourite jeans. The idea is not to overthink it. Just like flowers don't ask for permission to bloom, don't wait for a special occasion to wear what you like or want. What were the learnings during the collaboration process? Collaborations push you gently outside your comfort zone. With Liberty, we got to immerse ourselves in a different kind of archive, one shaped by English floral traditions. It taught us how to listen to another brand's legacy while still staying rooted in our own. There's humility in the process and also discovery of techniques, palettes, sometimes even of your own preferences. Péro works closely with artisans from different parts of the country. How do you interpret 'India Modern' through your textile developments and craft techniques? 'India modern", for us, is not about fusing east and west. It's about honouring age-old techniques and placing them in new emotional contexts. Our clothes may look modern, but every hem, every stitch has India in it. It's in the slowness, the irregularities, that's where our version of 'modern" lies. And people are beginning to see that luxury isn't always shiny or loud, sometimes it's in the quiet hum of a loom or the uneven stitch of a hand embroidery. You've always maintained a low profile… Because the clothes have always had more to say than I do. Péro isn't about me, it's about the people who wear it, the artisans who make it, and the memories it holds. I prefer to be in the background, observing quietly, and letting the work speak in its own gentle voice. What do you do to stay inspired? I haven't experienced a creative block so far—maybe because I don't approach creativity as something to be chased. It's always been intuitive for me. We draw constantly from traditional textiles and crafts, not just from India but from across the world, and from how people dress in their everyday lives. There's truly no dearth of inspiration. India has such a rich and layered cultural history—visually, emotionally, and technically—that there will always be something to learn from, reinterpret, or respond to. I think if you stay curious and open to observing the world around you, inspiration never really leaves. For many luxury brands, it's been a challenge to generate an interest and curiosity in their offerings. How do you ensure there's a sense of freshness and newness with each collection? We never chase 'newness" for its own sake. We go inward into craft, into textile, into memory. Freshness comes from staying curious and listening to artisans, to nature, to what we feel like making, even if it isn't trending.
Sydney Morning Herald
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Tips and race-by-race guide for Scone on Monday
Track good 4 and rail true. Race 1 3. Champagne Tonight, an ex-Victorian filly with plenty of ability, will have her first outing in NSW for a leading Armidale stable since debuting early last spring. Showed speed that day against some handy opposition and reportedly has been working well. Gets first use of the inside and likely to start a short-priced favourite after being scratched from the opener at Grafton on Sunday to be saved for this. 9. It Stays In Vegas is a two-year-old trained on the track, and the clear threat fourth-up after placing in his last two. 4. Diva Rouge, fitter into her second start, and 10. Vincetio, who was well outclassed on debut against metropolitan opposition, can fight for the minor prize. How to play it: Champagne Tonight to win and quinella 3 and 9. Race 2 8. Liberty London can improve sharply second-up off a lengthy break, and significantly back on a bigger track four weeks between runs. Never got much room when settling back in her first NSW run, but balances up much better here and can produce a telling final 300m burst. 2. Royal Armada reloads for the new home stable with gear changes three weeks after doing next to nothing from well back at Wyong. 1. Power Through is a big market watch resuming for his second prep behind a tidy trial. 3. Keinbah's Gift made some late ground on debut at Newcastle in heavy going and can improve sharply back on top of the ground. 4. Hannah's Bridge can run into the minor money from the inside draw. How to play it: Liberty London to win. Race 3 7. Ichika is an improving mare tracking nicely to peak third-up. Ran home well when having her first run in NSW after transferring from Queensland, then again hit the line late from even further back in a Super Maiden at Tamworth. Drawn to settle a bit closer from this draw, and a stronger jockey goes on. 6. Epic Statement is the likely market threat, despite drawing wide third-up. Has also done her best work late in two closing efforts this prep and another one suited by the big stretch here. 5. Airwalker is over the odds second-up from a softer draw; while 2. Hanoverian, lightly raced and second-up, and home tracker 9. Lily Darling, resuming off a quiet trial here can both add value into trifecta and first four plays.
The Age
13-07-2025
- Sport
- The Age
Tips and race-by-race guide for Scone on Monday
Track good 4 and rail true. Race 1 3. Champagne Tonight, an ex-Victorian filly with plenty of ability, will have her first outing in NSW for a leading Armidale stable since debuting early last spring. Showed speed that day against some handy opposition and reportedly has been working well. Gets first use of the inside and likely to start a short-priced favourite after being scratched from the opener at Grafton on Sunday to be saved for this. 9. It Stays In Vegas is a two-year-old trained on the track, and the clear threat fourth-up after placing in his last two. 4. Diva Rouge, fitter into her second start, and 10. Vincetio, who was well outclassed on debut against metropolitan opposition, can fight for the minor prize. How to play it: Champagne Tonight to win and quinella 3 and 9. Race 2 8. Liberty London can improve sharply second-up off a lengthy break, and significantly back on a bigger track four weeks between runs. Never got much room when settling back in her first NSW run, but balances up much better here and can produce a telling final 300m burst. 2. Royal Armada reloads for the new home stable with gear changes three weeks after doing next to nothing from well back at Wyong. 1. Power Through is a big market watch resuming for his second prep behind a tidy trial. 3. Keinbah's Gift made some late ground on debut at Newcastle in heavy going and can improve sharply back on top of the ground. 4. Hannah's Bridge can run into the minor money from the inside draw. How to play it: Liberty London to win. Race 3 7. Ichika is an improving mare tracking nicely to peak third-up. Ran home well when having her first run in NSW after transferring from Queensland, then again hit the line late from even further back in a Super Maiden at Tamworth. Drawn to settle a bit closer from this draw, and a stronger jockey goes on. 6. Epic Statement is the likely market threat, despite drawing wide third-up. Has also done her best work late in two closing efforts this prep and another one suited by the big stretch here. 5. Airwalker is over the odds second-up from a softer draw; while 2. Hanoverian, lightly raced and second-up, and home tracker 9. Lily Darling, resuming off a quiet trial here can both add value into trifecta and first four plays.
