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Daily Mail
22-06-2025
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- Daily Mail
ALEXANDRA SHULMAN'S NOTEBOOK: Why I give short shrift to men in their shorts
When I edited the men's magazine GQ in the early 1990s, I commissioned a piece on the delightful sight of girls in their summer dresses. I don't know whether it'd be politically correct enough to run with today, but the idea was sparked by a man I knew who told me how much he looked forward to that moment when the dresses would suddenly appear on every street in all their wafting, colourful prettiness. These days, the hot weather instead brings out the shorts in many of us – and not with very flattering results. The Italian fashion brand Max Mara last week opened its show with a model wearing the briefest of shorts, inspired by Italian actress Silvana Mangano in a 1949 film. On Silvana, a slender beauty accessorised by immaculate hair and make-up, they looked glamorous. But that's not the way shorts are making their appearance at the local Sainsbury's. It's almost impossible to look chic in them. There are a few people – hands up, Alexa Chung – who appear gazelle-like, but shorts do few of us any favours. This summer there's a trend for women in culottes, which strike me as the worst of both worlds – like a pair of childish trousers pretending to be shorts. And as for men in shorts? I don't know when it became generally acceptable for men to wear them around the city, but it's a terrible look. Possibly, like so many things, the blame lies with that first Covid summer when we were confined to home with peerless blue skies. But we're not in lockdown now. And while shorts are fine on holiday, in the garden or on the sports field, there's something intrinsically slobby about bare-legged men. I think shorts on anyone of either sex over the age of 12 should be banned on public transport. Particularly on planes. As for vests… imprisonment. Even if you're Harry Styles. Usually I'd say it's OK to wear anything so long as you're comfortable. But there are exceptions to any rule. Incidentally, I happen to be wearing a pair of shorts right now. Food for thought in a futuristic world Communal tables have always struck me as a nightmare. So I've never understood the appeal in clubs, where who you dine with is pot luck. But there's a first time for everything. The other night I found myself at one of those long tables in an old-school London club. The man next to me was extremely companionable and spent much of his meal chatting to me. He was scornful about the lifespan of journalism in this AI world. Journalists, in his opinion, are already toast. When he asked what I'd be writing this week and discovered I hadn't yet decided, he suggested AI should write this Notebook. The following morning, I woke to find him demonstrating his point over WhatsApp, where he'd sent me an AI column under the title What Shall We Do With All This Time. In brief, the column suggested that since we are all going to live to 120, we should become university students studying Sanskrit in our 70s and ceramicists in our 90s. Serial monogamy – going from one committed relationship to another – would become the norm. Naturally, I didn't think the AI contribution captured my voice, but I had to admit it was reasonably interesting. Though not nearly as interesting as what my dinner companion did for a living (which I am not at liberty to divulge). All I'll say is that he was a thoroughly intriguing and teensy bit Machiavellian character, operating levers of power in worlds I would never usually come across. It's certainly changed my views on the possibilities offered by communal dining. And I doubt this piece will change his view on journalists. MI6's new C has stars in those eyes Pictures of Blaise Metreweli, the new and first female head of MI6, show her as a cool, gimlet-eyed beauty who's oven-ready to be played by Cate Blanchett on the big screen. Female spooks are endlessly fascinating, and I can't wait for the biopic. I'm such a busy bee in the morning sun In this wonderful weather, the early mornings are heavenly; the shimmering sunshine makes it so easy to get a good start on the day. I was feeling rather smug about this – watering the pots, dealing with some personal admin and making chicken stock before 7am – when my boyfriend wandered down. Bleary-eyed and critical of what he regarded as an unnecessary amount of early-morning activity, he was having none of my smugness. 'Did you not,' he asked (surely one of the most annoying phrases in the English language), 'read that article in the Daily Mail the other day saying that it was beneficial for your health to spend time doing nothing?' Will Enfield be the Bel-Air of our era? Southwark's not my favourite part of London. But the Romans felt differently about it. Look at the amazing mosaics and frescoes of a large villa unearthed by archaeologists. From their discoveries, experts have concluded that Southwark would have been an upmarket suburb in Roman times. They even compared it to Beverly Hills in Los Angeles. How might London's current suburbs be regarded in another 1,500 years, when the remnants of today's homes are dug up, I wonder. Will Hillingdon, or perhaps Enfield, be looked back on as the Bel-Air of the times? Wine does NOT belong in a can The list of unacceptable things in life grows longer every year – it's just a side effect of ageing. So my new pet hate is canned wine. OK, it has taken me a long time to accept that boxed wine is fine (a trip to stay with friends in France, who poured their wine from a box, changed my mind). But canned wine just tastes disgusting.
Vogue Singapore
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Singapore
Max Mara's resort 2026 collection is an ode to womanhood and Italian heritage Vogue Singapore
Under the vaulted grandeur of La Reggia di Caserta, Max Mara set the stage for a visual feast celebrating women through the cinematic lens of Italian culture: ornate, historic, and deeply Italian. The mood? Cascading marble staircases and gilded ceilings—the perfect backdrop for the its resort 2026 collection—a considered tribute to Naples and to the evolving codes of womanhood the brand has dressed since its founding. And to add to the shimmer of the evening, a lineup of stars showed up, including the likes of Alexa Chung and South Korean actress Lee Sung Kyung. Lee Sung Kyung at the Max Mara resort 2026 show. IMAXtree Alexa Chung at the Max Mara resort 2026 show. German Larkin Joey King at the Max Mara resort 2026 show. German Larkin Griffith's vision encapsulated elements of the brand's past, seen especially through archival references trickled throughout the collection. Starting with a collaboration that reaches into the heart of Neapolitan craft—in partnership with tie maker E. Marinella, Max Mara reinterprets vintage cravatte prints across silk pyjamas and oversized cashmere sweaters. Rendered on soft, fluid silhouettes, the motifs offer a modish expression of familiar codes—connecting storied heritage to the sartorial culture of the moment. Max Mara's 2026 resort collection was unveiled at the grand La Reggia di Caserta. Courtesy of Max Mara There's also an earthy sense of charm that runs through the entire collection—sun-faded pinks, powdery blue, off-white, and muted tobacco. Silhouette play was also apparent in the ensembles: f ull circle skirts came with lozenge-shaped pockets that jutted out slightly, lending a sculptural dimension to the silhouette, while some were paired with portrait-collared tops and matching strapless bras. There's a certain playfulness, too, in the rolled-up shorts—referencing Silvana Mangano's turn in Riso Amaro—reimagined with a polished, intentional edge. The tailoring shifts throughout, but the coats are a steady anchor—Belted, shawl-collared, funnel-necked, or fringed, they speak to the luxury brand's core—practical yet always poised. The range also sees a quiet contrast between ornament and architecture: strapless gowns in dense panno scattered with crystals, their silhouettes underpinned by boned silk gauze bodices that peek just above the neckline. The cherished Whitney Bag returns to the runway, reinterpreted in four new editions for the season. Courtesy of Max Mara Accessories extend that duality of refinement and utility. The Whitney Bag, a cherished silhouette since 2015, returns in four new editions, sculpted with cleaner lines and softened curves. Another standout accessory seen on the runway were silk scarves, printed with Marinella's reinterpreted archival designs, offering a more intimate and meaningful detail to any look. Together, these elements sketch a portrait of a woman who is empowered by history—a visual representation of Italian culture, heritage and cinema. Below, see some of the key looks from Max Mara's 2026 resort collection. Courtesy of Max Mara 1 / 12 Look 1 Courtesy of Max Mara 2 / 12 Look 2 Courtesy of Max Mara 3 / 12 Look 6 Courtesy of Max Mara 4 / 12 Look 8 Courtesy of Max Mara 5 / 12 Look 9 Courtesy of Max Mara 6 / 12 Look 10 Courtesy of Max Mara 7 / 12 Look 19 Courtesy of Max Mara 8 / 12 Look 21 Courtesy of Max Mara 9 / 12 Look 23 Courtesy of Max Mara 10 / 12 Look 28 Courtesy of Max Mara 11 / 12 Look 29 Courtesy of Max Mara 12 / 12 Look 43
Harpers Bazaar Arabia
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Harpers Bazaar Arabia
Gwyneth Paltrow, Karen Wazen, Hadise And Daniella Rahme Channel Italian Elegance At The Max Mara Resort 2026 Show in Naples
A love letter to Italian style unfolded at the grand La Reggia di Caserta It's not often that everyone gets a front row seat at a fashion show. But then, no other brand has ever unveiled their latest collection at the Baroque Reggia di Caserta palace. The majestic space – with a grand hallway so long that every A-lister, from Gwyneth Paltrow to Paris and Nicky Hilton, Alexa Chung and Lee Sung-Kyung plus regional names like actress Daniella Rahme, Turkish singer Hadise and Karen Wazen, got a prime perch alongside the world's press – saw models glide down marble staircases and stride confidently in a collection that was inspired by bella figura, channeling the elegance of vintage Italian film. The opulent setting, a former home of Queen Mara Carolina – Maria Antoinette's sister – is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and proved to be the perfect backdrop for an iconic catwalk show. 'The first thought I had was that this was the collection that would mark the opening of our 75 th year. I wanted to look at the history of the brand, and the history of Italian fashion which I think is quite unique and distinct from the fashion of any other country in the world. It is really telling that you talk about Italian fashion today as a thing. Italian fashion, Italian style – we don't do that with any other country,' Max Mara Creative Director Ian Griffiths explained exclusively to Bazaar Arabia. Cinematic, relaxed elegance was the order of the day. Crystal-studded gowns, high-waisted short-suits with relaxed blazers, sensual slips, bustiers and bralettes, teamed with chic but eminently wearable loafers and editorial over-the-knee boots elicited non-stop applause from the appreciative audience. 'I know that sometimes you think my inspiration is from the past but I live in the present day and I want everything we do to be completely contemporary,' Ian continued. 'The reason why I use images form the past so much is because I think that when something has happened, we can really understand it. Contemporary culture is harder to get your head around because it is still happening. When I look at the films from the '50s, I get a very strong and clear message that I can interpret and I can translate into something contemporary for today.' The designer cited celluloid classics like Riso Amaro – a movie about female workers in a rice field – and Napoli Milionaria as a driving force behind this collection that encapsulated the spirit of effortless Italian style. The label's quintessential Whitney tote – named when the New York Witney Museum of Art opened its doors – is celebrating its tenth anniversary and was seen in a variety of sizes and fabrics, with four new iterations taking to the catwalk. If 2025 was heralded the year of raffia, that sets to continue into the next Resort season too, as a key piece turned out to be a made of the weave, paired with a leather trim. Coats are the hallmark of every Max Mara collection and there were gasps as a high-neck, white belted number came into view. A short, pale pink textured option – one of very few colours seen in the usual neutral, muted Max Mara palette – was another modern silhouette that epitomised easy-to-wear, modern luxury. 'We are always quite muted but there were shots of pink and blue from the Marinella inspiration from the menswear ties – just a tiny little bit of colour,' mused Ian. 'I don't think Max Mara is ever going to break out into riotous colour, but watch this space. Never say never!' He was referring to the fact that the proudly Italian brand partnered with famous Neapolitan tie-maker E. Marinella to provide printed fabrics that were fashioned into silk pyjama sets, shirts and skirts, ensuring that the collection had a strong sense of place. This collection was joyful, playful, fun. 'I think that the way you feel about designing a collection shows in the final product itself; I always feel like it should never be a labour,' Ian told us. 'Clothes should be easy to wear. And if they are easy to wear, they should be easy to design. I am not saying that anyone can do it but there has to be a naturalness, a spontaneity about it. This image of the designer sitting over his desk and racking his or her brain for the newest idea simply never worried me. I always felt the important thing was to provide what is going to make women feel good.' And in that respect, the Max Mara Resort 2026 show undeniably delivered.
Grazia USA
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Grazia USA
All The Latest Fashion News & Launches Dropping This June
Fashion news for June 2025 / Image: Max Mara We're barely halfway through the year, and 2025 has been a rollercoaster. From creative leadership changes working us around like musical chairs (Maria Grazia Chiuri! Jonathan Anderson! Demna!), Internet-breaking seasonal campaigns and plenty of new product launches, it seems the fashion world never pauses for a breath. And with so much going on, it can be hard to keep up. For a thorough rundown of the can't-miss moments in fashion, read GRAZIA's highlights below. Fashion news for June 2025 Max Mara debuts Resort 2026 in Naples Image: Max Mara For Resort '26, Max Mara returns to the decisive moment in 1951 when Achille Maramotti founded the brand, saluting southern splendour with a collection steeped in transformation and passion. Shown at the majestic Reggia di Caserta, the collection channelled Naples' exuberant spirit through printed silk pyjamas, candy-striped shirting, diamond-pocket skirts, and sensual slip dresses. There's a sultry, shoulder-baring glamour tempered by the brand's luxe tailoring—think timeless coats that glide with the body, cashmere, crisp collars, and boned gowns dripping in panno and crystal. It speaks to an Italy that's as seductive as it is self-assured. Add new editions of the Whitney Bag and silk scarves, and you have Max Mara's ode to bella figura —classic, modern, and magnificently Neapolitan. Discover more here . Yu Mei updates a cult bag Yu Mei MEDIUM UTILITY BraIdy Bag, $395 SHOP NOW If you count yourself a fan of Yu Mei's classic design, then we have some excellent news… the brand's cult-classic Braidy has now received a modern, utilitarian twist. Dubbed the UTILITY Braidy, the latest silhouette is a sleek, structured tote crafted from ECONYL® regenerated nylon, proving that function and finesse needn't be mutually exclusive. Designed to shoulder the load (laptop, lunchbox, life admin and more), it's the effortless everyday companion that removes the mental clutter of carrying it all. With seven considered colourways—Coffee Bean, Pomegranate, Fir and beyond—it's as versatile and aesthetically pleasing as it is robust and pragmatic. True to Yu Mei's DNA, the UTILITY Braidy brings quiet luxury to the practical realm, offering a polished, sustainable solution for those who do it all—and need a bag that can, too! Shop the range here . Louis Vuitton announces Jeremy Allen White as a House ambassador Fashion news 2025 / Image: Louis Vuitton Jeremy Allen White, Hollywood's reigning head chef, is the newest face of Louis Vuitton. The announcement cements an already-flourishing relationship—White wore LV to this year's MET Gala and the SAG Awards as a teaser to the news. Pharrell Williams praised White's 'authentic, quiet confidence', the kind that doesn't need to shout to be heard—a sentiment the designer brings to his coveted collections. As his career soars, from The Bear to The Iron Claw , White embodies a modern masculinity: introspective, assured, and undeniably stylish. In Vuitton, he becomes not just a muse, but a mirror for the Maison's evolving vision of elegance. Chef's kiss! Discover more here . GANNI drops a fresh new sneaker Image: GANNI GANNI steps into a new era with the launch of the 08 Sneakers, a design-forward departure from its cult collaborations. Rooted in Creative Director Ditte Reffstrup's '90s football days (and her number 08 jersey), the sneakers fuse personal nostalgia with the label's signature irreverence. Think butterfly-shaped layers, frilled collars, and dual laces—Copenhagen cool with a conscious twist. Crafted in Portugal from cutting-edge materials like Tex2Tex™, HyphaLite™, and Pélinova®, the 08s balance bold design with responsibility so that you can feel good with every step. Available in beige canvas, blue denim, and yellow mixed-material, they're the perfect all-year-round accessory you'll practically live in. Shop the range here . Dior reimagines Tojours in luxe raffia Image: Dior Dior's Toujours bag is reimagined once again—this time, in transportive raffia. Hand-woven to create the House's iconic cannage motif, its soft, sun-washed tones are offset by precisely cut brown leather details, offering a masterclass in texture and craftsmanship. Gold 'D, I, O, R' charms and a 'CD' clasp lend polish, while its versatile forms—medium, large, and vertical—make it a refined summer companion for any luxe sojourn. A radiant ode to Dior's savoir-faire, reinvented for long, sun-drenched days. Discover more here . KOURH launches seventh collection, C7D1 Fashion news for June 2025 / Image: KOURH With razor-sharp tailoring that meets sculptural knits, and masculine lines that are softened by sensual textures, KOURH's seventh collection, C7D1 , is a study in controlled tension. Proportion and polarity remain at the brand's core, with raw finishes layered over precision-cut foundations. A grounded palette of black, chocolate and sky blue lets the construction speak, while styled textured pieces and custom accessories inject a playful edge. Designed by founder Tarek Kourhani and shot by longtime collaborators Joshua Bentley and Sean Brady, the debut editorial reframes suburbia with a subversive elegance. Within the collection, pieces for everyone can be infinitely reimagined. Discover the collection here . topics: Fashion news, Beauty News, fashion, Beauty, shopping, launches, Trending, Max Mara, ganni, Louis Vuitton, Yu Mei, kourh
Fashion Network
19-06-2025
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- Fashion Network
Atelier Collection Max Mara FW 2025/2026: Couture coats with a difference
Couture, by legal definition a French term, very occasionally finds its highest expression outside of France, like this week in Naples, when Max Mara presented its Atelier Collection for FW 2025. A brilliant meeting of lush hybrid fabrics, French couture shapes, Italian finesse and fresh detailing — these were some of the best coats a lady will find anywhere on the planet this fall. The collection was presented in Naples just one day before the Italian brand unveiled its latest cruise collection on Tuesday in Reggia di Caserta, the Bourbon palace often described as the Versailles of Italy. Atelier Max Mara, instead, was shown inside Circolo Rari Nantes, a gentlemanly aquatic club magically located at the entrance to historic Santa Lucia port – the charming port smack in the centre of the Bay of Naples. This led to some great styling, with mannequins attired in bathing suits, frilly caps and flip-flops beneath this array of some 30 coats, as if they had just finished a swim off the dock of the club — rather like the icons on the mood board: '50s and '60s heroines like Maria Callas, Juliette Gréco, Nina Simone, Edith Bouvier Beale or Jackie Kennedy, the latter seen emerging from a New England beach in swimsuit and skull cap in her photo. The brainchild of Laura Lusuardi, the septuagenarian designer who this year celebrates six decades working for Max Mara, this selection of new Atelier coats was arguably her best ever for the north Italian label. 'We wanted to mingle 90s minimalism, couture and a little grunge. All designed for women of character,' said Laura, whose mood board included, somewhat improbably, Kurt Cobain. Like her muses, the coats referenced 50s French couture shapes, echoing designs by Balenciaga, Dior and Givenchy, but taking them somewhere new with rigorous editing, astute detailing and beautifully fresh fabrics. One standout was an alpaca tweed redingote that swept around the torso, finished with a patent leather lapel or collar. Another was an alpaca/cashmere-blend double-breasted coat that hung perfectly, artfully complemented by wooden buttons. Another tour de force was a jet black polyester coat, cut with a tuxedo jacket that morphed into a plissé skirt, with a leitmotif of red fabric strips or pocket flaps in the interior. Skillfully aged collarless cabans and slimline cocoon coats with Mary Quant–high collars all looked great, worn by mannequins from whose hands dangled little 60s transistor radios. It's hard to imagine any woman not wanting one — or perhaps even all — of these coats that blended a refined functional élan with a soupçon of stylish sizzle. 'My mother always says they are not coats to wear to mass on Sunday,' jokes Federica Lusuardi, her daughter and aide de camp. Lusuardi is also the brainchild behind Max Mara's archive – one of the world's largest, much of it focused on French couture designers. 'We Italians are very, very good at making things, especially fashion. But when it comes to creation, Paris will always be the capital,' conceded Laura. Lusuardi began working with Max Mara in the '60s, as a late teenager. Her brilliant career included projects in tandem for Max Mara with such Paris-based star designers as Karl Lagerfeld, Anne-Marie Beretta, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac and Giambattista Valli. She has had multiple roles in the house, latterly in charge of Atelier, but also serving as a sort of interior minister of culture – regularly staging courses on great designers, with lectures by experts presented before installations of archive clothes and sketches. Focusing on legends like Saint Laurent, Kenzo, Courrèges or Chanel. Max Mara's archive boasts some 50 garments by Chanel, including one truly unique classic suit that belonged to Mademoiselle Gabrielle Chanel herself.
