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NZ Herald
4 days ago
- Business
- NZ Herald
Society Insider: Peter and Lucinda Burling's new life in Italy; Kiwi It Girls in Europe; YouTube star Jesse James opens new Ponsonby Rd bar
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli is based in Cagliari, a major port city, until the next America's Cup regatta takes place off the coast of Naples in 2027. Last month, the former Emirates Team New Zealand, three-time America's Cup skipper announced he was joining Prada Group chairman Patrizio Bertelli's team. 'I've always loved racing against Luna Rossa, and now to join this iconic team is a real honour,' said 34-year-old Burling. Burling will play a pivotal role in the team's leadership group and development programme. Peter Burling in his new Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli uniform. The impressive base is nestled on the Molo Ichnusa harbour area, where the team perform daily tests and analyses on and off the water. Society Insider is told Burling and Luna Rossa are keenly awaiting the release of the final protocols for the 2027 cup by Burling's former boss, Team NZ chief executive Grant Dalton. Lucinda, a lawyer and interior design expert, loves Cagliari's rich history and diverse architecture. She is also enjoying the wonderful Prada clothing she has access to thanks to her husband's new role. 'The family are all embracing learning Italian,' a source close to the family tells Society Insider. 'In Italy, pre-school education [scuola dell'infanzia] starts far earlier than in New Zealand, and Paloma will attend a bilingual one.' Lucinda Burling dressed head to toe in Prada at Wimbledon. Peter Burling and his daughter Paloma at the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice. Burling is also pleased to be working with a team who are as passionate about looking after the ocean as he is. Days after the Black Foils won silver in SailGP in New York last month, Burling, his family and his Black Foils co-chief executive and Live Ocean Foundation co-founder Blair Tuke, spent three days at the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France. The pair were star guests at the Ocean House Nightcap, where the duo highlighted issues closer to home in Aotearoa and the Pacific. Blair Tuke and Peter Burling talk at the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice. Also at the conference was Bertelli's son, Lorenzo, who is the chief marketing officer of the Prada Group and its head of corporate social responsibility. Prada Group has pledged more than $4 million for its Sea Beyond project, which focuses on ocean literacy. The Burlings have a multimillion-dollar house in Ponsonby; however, their new base in Sardinia allows speedy access to the European SailGP racing all over the Continent in the next few months. Lucinda has many friends in London, and this month the Burlings have been spotted out and about. Peter headed to the Silverstone Circuit, near the Northamptonshire villages, for the Great Britain Formula One Grand Prix and both Peter and Lucinda got dressed up for Wimbledon. Peter and Lucinda Burling outside Wimbledon. The Burlings were guests in the royal box on the sixth day of the tennis tournament, and among the sports stars in their row was British sailing champion Sir Ben Ainslie, one seat down. Burling is making a return to ocean racing as a crew member on the French trimaran Trim SVR-Lazartigue in the Rolex Fastnet Race, just days after sailing in the British Sail GP this month. Burling will race with the Black Foils in Portsmouth this weekend and then head to Cowes in the Isle of Wight to join the French team, which will race over 600 nautical miles to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France. Peter Burling at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Lucinda and Peter Burling in New York during the SailGP event there. Burling, who sailed in the Volvo Ocean race in 2017, told Yachting World that when SVR-Lazartigue contacted him to race, it was an easy decision to say yes. 'I've always loved offshore racing – that's what led me to the Ocean Race. The Ultim class is the pinnacle of high-performance offshore sailing,' said Burling. 'These boats are incredibly innovative and versatile. I'm really excited to get back offshore and to learn more about how this class is evolving.' The family will get some time at home in New Zealand this summer, when SailGP returns to Auckland in February. The Kiwi It-girls in the Med London-based Kiwi It girl Kimberly Owen is hitting Europe's hot spots this summer, and a new generation of women is following in her footsteps. Kimberly Owen has been enjoying the European summer. It's been nearly a decade since Society Insider announced that Owen, the daughter of one of New Zealand's most successful property men, Steve, was relocating to London, where her father owns a smart abode in Belgravia and she mixes with the city's elite. Owen was a guest last month at what was billed as the biggest party ever on the Spanish party Island of Ibiza: the opening of the new super club UNVRS, featuring a star-studded lineup of DJs including Carl Cox and Jamie Jones, and celebrities such as Will Smith and English football star Jude Bellingham. UNVRS has been called the world's largest nightclub, with a capacity of 10,000. VIP tables with table service for eight guests are said to cost more than $3000 for DJ booth access and it can cost twice that for a prime dance-floor table. Kimberly Owen at UNVRS Enchanted Forest in Ibiza. Last week, we reported that Gretchen and Duncan Hawkesby's son Dylan enjoyed the club with friends as part of his 19th birthday celebrations. Owen was back in Ibiza last week for the UNVRS Enchanted Forest party, where the club transformed into a forest of sequins. The next generation of Kiwi women turning heads in the Mediterranean are London-based model Ella Sloane, Auckland-based social media co-ordinator Estella Gapes and Sydney-based model Yasmin Christian. Ella Sloane in London. Estella Gapes and Ella Sloane in Ibiza. The trio originate from the same Auckland private school circles. Sloane and Christian share the same New Zealand agency, 62 Management. Christian got her love of fashion from her mother, in-demand, Auckland-based fashion stylist Rachelle Christian. Gapes is the daughter of successful property developer Tony. Her mother, Nikki, was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident seven years ago. Sloane is the daughter of former Real Housewives of Auckland star Julia Lorimer, and Dunbar M. Sloane, from the auction house family. Estella Gapes at Ushuaïa outdoor club's Ants Metal Works party in Ibiza. Estella Gapes in Ibiza. Sloane and Gapes have also spent time in Ibiza recently, enjoying the world-renowned outdoor nightclub Ushuaia's high-energy techno Ants Metal Works party. The pair also spent time in Marbella and celebrated Gapes' 23rd birthday in Madrid, before heading back to London to enjoy Sabrina Carpenter's concert VIP-style at Hyde Park. This week, Gapes enjoyed the sights and sounds of Saint-Tropez and Cannes and tells Society Insider the whole trip so far has been amazing. Christian has taken time out of her successful Australian modelling career to enjoy the European summer. So far, she has enjoyed time in Paris, France and Monaco, island-hopped in Greece and taken in Rome, the Amalfi Coast and Capri, in Italy, and this week, Spain. Yasmin Christian on the Amalfi Coast. Yasmin Christian in Monaco. Christian tells Society Insider Milos in Greece was a standout, with good times had at O! Hamos! 'Rome was a dream. In Capri, the terrace at restaurant Villa Verde was stunning,' says Christian. Also in Spain is Auckland Bay Audiology heiress Ali Andrews, who married multi-billionaire Chanel heir Raph Wertheimer in a private ceremony at their home base of Manhattan in December. The couple started the European season in London, where Andrews caught up with Lucinda Burling. Ali Andrews (centre) with her friends in Marbella. Ali Andrews and Raph Wertheimer with their cake at The Coya Club in Marbella. Last week the couple were in Paris, where Wertheimer's family brand Chanel held its fall 2025 couture show at the Grand Palais, also attended by Kiwi singer Lorde. The couple joined friends in Marbella this week, staying at a palatial casa. In honour of their wedding, Andrews and Wertheimer had a celebration dinner at the Coya Club, Puente Romano. Jesse James holds a Texas fundraiser at his new Ponsonby hotspot Tradie, extreme sports athlete and YouTube star Jesse James hosted a fundraiser at the Ponsonby Rd bar he co-owns, Jolene, on Saturday afternoon to support victims of the Texas floods. The event came just a week after Jolene's opening party. 'When I saw the catastrophic floods, we couldn't sit around and do nothing,' James tells Society Insider. Jolene co-owner Jesse James with singer Mitch James at Jolene. 'In my teens, I spent time at a summer camp in Maine, so it rang home, the loss of life for so many people affected in Texas. I knew Jolene had to hold an event to raise money for the families who have lost so much.' James grew up on Auckland's North Shore, and chased an endless summer between the US and New Zealand in his teens after completing his plumbing apprenticeship. In between tradie jobs he would seek extreme sports adventures, including wakeboarding, skydiving, surfing, motorsports, boating and freediving. He took his love of creating extreme sports content for YouTube internationally. He often travelled with his best mate, fellow tradie and YouTube star, Queensland-based Logan Dodds, who was there to support his fundraiser last Saturday. James has opened Jolene alongside hospitality lads Thane Kirby and former Olympic decathlete Brent Newdick, at 164 Ponsonby Rd, the former site of Mexico. Jolene co-owner Brent Newdick. Thane Kirby and Luke Dallow at Gigi's opening night in May. Ponsonby's 'new home of country music and attitude' sits across the road from Kirby's new spot with Luke Dallow, Gigi Bar and Restaurant, which opened in May. At Jolene's opening party James' friend, singer Mitch James, performed. Guests included Precinct Properties' Lily Montana, lawyer Taylor Sutherland and James' good mate, former world champion wakeboarder Brad Smeele and his family. Jolene co-owner Jesse James with Taylor Sutherland at Jolene. Brad Smeele and Jesse James at Jolene. When Auckland nurse Rachel Lockwood saw Jolene fundraising for the Texas Flood Relief Fund, she asked if she could attend the event to share a personal connection. Lockwood had spent time working at Heart O' the Hills, a Texas Summer Camp for girls by the Guadalupe River, which was completely washed away by the floods. 'I am grateful to Jesse and the team at Jolene for putting on a beautiful event and to everyone who showed up to show their support,' says Lockwood. The afternoon event was family-friendly and alcohol-free, to mark Dry July. Sponsors came on board from Asahi 0.0% and Sober AF drinks, with food served by Hamish Pinkham's Tex-Mex pop-up, Sheppards Kitchen. 'All the money we raised from the drinks and food will be going straight to the relief fund,' says James. Rosie Teese and her band play at the Texas Flood Fundraiser at Jolene. Kiwi country star Rosie Teese and her band led the day's entertainment with her new single Breathe, which is released this week. In February, before he opened Gigi, Kirby and Newdick were doing Jolene pop-up nights at 155 Ponsonby Rd. 'I have known Brent for a decade, and when I saw what he and Thane were doing, I loved it,' says James. 'I perched up at the bar and said, You two should do this with a permanent spot with a real cowboy,' he says. When Mexico closed its doors in Ponsonby in May, the posse went about securing a permanent home for Jolene. Jolene co-owner Jesse James. James, whose full name is Jesse James Cassrels, says his dad, Geoff, named him after the legendary American Western outlaw, which gave James a fascination for America's Wild West. His mother, Arnse, is a singer-songwriter and his cousin is singer Benee. James says music is very much in his blood and Nashville, Tennessee, is his second home. James says line dancing and ladies-only nights will be part of Jolene's schedule. 'Customers have a great time enjoying fantastic country music and authentic, Southern-inspired food.' Party people of the week Naveya & Sloane Christchurch opening Fine jewellery house Naveya & Sloane unveiled its first South Island showroom on Friday evening – housed within the historic Midlands Club on Oxford Terrace in Christchurch. Hosted by co-founder Rachel Sloane and her business partner and husband Alex Bunnett, the night included diamonds, bubbles and curated detail. Lou Heller and Rachel Sloane at the opening of Naveya and Sloane in Christchurch. Photo / Chloe Pomfret To celebrate, Naveya & Sloane designed New Zealand's largest ring box. Sitting riverside on the Avon by the Bridge of Remembrance, the two-metre installation brimmed with fresh blooms by local florist Bek Novak. Guests were treated to canapés by Lillies, pours from Cloudy Bay, Peroni and Pals, and thoughtful take-home moments by Abel Fragrance and Audi. The event included artwork by Jacqui Colley and styling by Naveya & Sloane head of design Sophie Bioletti. The giant Naveya & Soane ring box installation brimming with fresh blooms by local florist Bek Novak. Photo / Chloe Pomfret Among the guests were Metropol Magazine editor Nina Tucker; Lomas Kerr director Julia Lomas; Spark PR & Activate event manager Danielle McEnaney; and fashion stylist Lou Heller. Tuscany Hamel and Richard Clarke. Photo / Chloe Pomfret Georgia Royle and Michael Karabassis. Photo / Chloe Pomfret Denise Faraco, Fraser Bremford and Natalie Crowe. Photo / Chloe Pomfret Leo Noordanus, Hannah Brown and Nina Tucker. Photo / Chloe Pomfret Sophie Stephens and Brianna Boyd. Photo / Chloe Pomfret Rachel Sloane and Alex Bunnett. Photo / Chloe Pomfret Ana-Maria Didenco and Kasia Stanicich. Photo / Chloe Pomfret Julia Lomas and Emma McLaughlin. Photo / Chloe Pomfret Central city splash Kiwi technical outerwear company Inselberg treated guests to a sneak preview of the brand's latest design at a pop-up shop in Auckland's Britomart last Tuesday. Calvin Lee and Jarlath Anderson at their Inselberg pop-up at Britomart. Photo / Katie Armstrong Labelled 'the world's toughest shell jacket', the Axiom Shell was put through its paces over three years by members of the Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Rescue Team in the Southern Alps. The jacket was also put to the test at the event, with various demonstrations of the fabric's strength, including an in-store rain shower. Drinks were also flowing, and canapes were served by neighbouring restaurant Ortolana. Inselberg founder Jarlath Anderson shared the brand's back story in front of the guests, who included Black Foils SailGP sailor Leo Takahashi, Olympic swimmer Lewis Clareburt, international rugby referee Ben O'Keeffe, 1News presenter Jenny Suo, Shortland Street star Ben Barrington, fashion stylist Sarah Stuart and influencers Simone Anderson and Tarryn Donaldson. Jessica Weale and Ben Barrington. Photo / Katie Armstrong Ben O'Keeffe and Zac Dickinson. Photo / Katie Armstrong Calvin Lee and Tom Walsh. Photo / Katie Armstrong Leo Takahashi, Jarlath Anderson and Lewis Clareburt. Photo / Katie Armstrong Sarah Stuart, Jessica Weale and Carolyn Enting. Photo / Katie Armstrong Simone Anderson and Sarah Wallace. Photo / Katie Armstrong Ricardo Simich has been with the Herald since 2008 where he contributed to The Business Insider. In 2012 he took over Spy at the Herald on Sunday, which has since evolved into Society Insider. The weekly column gives a glimpse into the worlds of the rich and famous.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
After chappal row, Prada team lands in Kolhapur, meets craftspeople
A high-level team from the Italian luxury fashion house Prada visited the famous Chappal Galli of Kolhapur on Wednesday and interacted with shopkeepers on the footwear available there and how they were displayed, packaged and sold. The team also met Collector Amol Yedge to discuss the heritage of Kolhapuri sandals. 'The Prada team has been working in a professional way, observing every detail minutely and is serious about all the processes of making Kolhapuri footwear. This is the first time such a high-level team has visited Kolhapur. The team was impressed with the craftsmanship, but their standards are different from our handcrafted traditions, so we are waiting for their report on the visit,' Lalit Gandhi, president of the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (MACCIA), said. Prada's visit comes in the wake of a global backlash after their Spring-Summer 2026 collection at Milan Fashion Week on June 22 saw models walk down in flat sandals that looked similar to Kolhapuri chappals. Since the fashion house did not give credit or acknowledge the Indian roots of the product that they had reportedly priced upward of Rs 1 lakh, it caused a storm of accusations of plagiarism and cultural misappropriation, as well as a PIL in the Bombay High Court. The Prada team had begun their visit to Kolhapur on Tuesday by spending time at five-six manufacturing facilities where they reviewed the making of Kolhapuri chappals and took some samples. On June 26, MACCIA had written to Patrizio Bertelli, chairman of the Prada Group, with a 'request for acknowledgement and ethical collaboration regarding traditional Kolhapuri footwear designs'. 'Kolhapuri chappals represent centuries-old craftsmanship rooted in the cultural fabric of Maharashtra, India. The products are not only symbolic of regional identity but also support the livelihoods of thousands of artisans and families in the Kolhapur region and surrounding districts,' said the letter signed by Gandhi. It also pointed out that the chappals had received a Geographical Index (GI) tag from the Indian government in 2019. In a reply from Lorenzo Bertelli, Prada Group Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, the company said, 'We acknowledge that the sandals featured in the recent Prada Men's 2026 Fashion Show are inspired by traditional Indian handcrafted footwear, with a centuries-old heritage. We deeply recognise the cultural significance of such Indian craftsmanship.' The company added that the entire collection was in the early stage of design development, and none of the pieces had been confirmed to be produced or commercialised. 'We are committed to responsible design practices, fostering cultural engagement, and opening a dialogue for meaningful exchange with local Indian artisan communities as we have done in the past in other collections to ensure the rightful recognition of their craft,' it added. On July 11, MACCIA and Prada held a video meeting, where the latter reiterated the design's heritage. 'Our aim was that the GI tag and the rights of the Kolhapuri sandal craft be protected, in which we were successful. It was at the meeting that Prada said that they would send two teams,' Gandhi said. 'The present visit is by the technical team that flew from Italy to Kolhapur. Based on their report, another team, with the corporate business head and others, will visit Mumbai in the first week of August and meet us,' he added. 'I would like Bertelli, the chairman, to also visit as this could open doors for the crafts of Maharashtra,' he further said. The other proposals for discussion were the formation of a joint working group of Prada, MACCIA and artisan bodies to ideate and drive long-term engagement models between the design house and artisan communities; co-branded artisan collections; and the setting up of Prada Artisan Excellence Lab-India to foster high-end design innovation and skill enhancement and a fair trade supply chain development. It was at the July 11 meeting that MACCIA introduced four more products to Prada: the silver payals (anklets) from Kolhapur, which also have a GI tag; a form of wax-filled gold jewellery that is awaiting a GI tag; Paithani saris; and garments with Warli art made by Adivasi women. 'Prada, in principle, positively responded to our suggestions and said that they would work on these crafts. Their jewellery and fashion teams will visit different sections of Maharashtra. If Prada collaborates with artisans on Paithani or other crafts, it would mean several opportunities,' Gandhi said. Dipanita Nath is interested in the climate crisis and sustainability. She has written extensively on social trends, heritage, theatre and startups. She has worked with major news organizations such as Hindustan Times, The Times of India and Mint. ... Read More
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Kolhapuri chappal row: Bombay high court dismisses PIL accusing Prada of infringement; questions petitioners' right to sue
Representative Image MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Wednesday has dismissed a PIL seeking action against Italian luxury fashion label Prada for showcasing open-toe leather sandals at the recent Milan Fashion Week that are allegedly 'deceptively similar' to the traditional Kolhapuri chappal. In its Spring/Summer collection, Prada unveiled 'toe-ring sandals' that, according to a public interest litigation (PIL), closely resemble the traditional Kolhapuri chappal. The luxury footwear is priced at Rs 1 lakh per pair. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai The PIL, filed by six lawyers from Pune, describes the Kolhapuri chappal as a cultural symbol of Maharashtra. The petition names the Prada Group as well as several Maharashtra government bodies as respondents. It seeks a directive to restrain Prada from using or selling the sandals without proper authorisation and also demands a public apology and acknowledgment from the brand for drawing inspiration from the traditional design.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Prada team to meet Kolhapuri chappal artisans for future collaborations
Kolhapur: Prada Group is set to send a supply chain team to meet Kolhapuri chappal artisans to discuss potential opportunities for future collaboration, the global brand of the Italian fashion house told TOI in a written response after a meeting with the office-bearers of Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture (MACCIA) and other stakeholders on Friday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The meeting was held online with Prada officials joining from Milan, Italy, MACCIA office-bearers led by president Lalit Gandhi from Mumbai and representatives of artisans and traders from Kolhapur. The brand had faced criticism after its footwear meant for men, showcased during Spring/Summer 2026 Menswear Show in Milan, resembled the traditional footwear from Kolhapur, popularly called Kolhapuri chappals, in Maharashtra. Prada Group subsequently acknowledged that its collection was inspired by the GI-tagged traditional footwear from Maharashtra and Karnataka. The group had said it wished to engage with the artisans for further collaboration. A meeting to discuss this was organised online on Friday. Responding to a TOI query after the meeting, Prada Group stated that "the meeting was held successfully" and it represented "an important moment in building mutual understanding and generating meaningful exchange to discuss potential opportunities for future collaboration". The group said: "The next step will be for Prada's supply chain team to meet a range of footwear manufacturers, and the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce has kindly agreed to support in identifying GI-approved manufacturers that Prada Group could potentially collaborate with." Elaborating on the meeting, MACCIA president Lalit Gandhi said the Italian fashion house had expressed intent to launch a limited-edition "Made in India" Kolhapuri-inspired collection in partnership with local artisans. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "The capsule collection will comply with GI-tag requirements and highlight Maharashtra's cultural heritage across global markets. This step marks a significant win for community recognition and inclusion in global design platforms," he said. "To support this, the Prada team showcased successful global examples of their prior 'Made in' campaigns—featuring Made in Peru, Made in Japan, and Made in Scotland product lines. They also presented their early vision for a Made in India–Kolhapuri collection, reinforcing their commitment to honouring craft origins while building meaningful global stories around them," Gandhi said. MACCIA further proposed collaboration on heritage crafts, such as Paithani weaving, Himroo textiles, Bichwas/Payal (anklets), and regional embroidery work. "Prada responded positively and agreed to explore these crafts for potential integration into future collections," the MACCIA president said. In its statement, MACCIA said the meeting was attended by five senior Prada officials from its Milan headquarters and senior members of the chamber. Members of the Kolhapur Chamber of Commerce, Kolhapur district footwear manufacturers' association and dealers were also present.
India.com
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Kareena Kapoor Calls Out Prada For Copying Kolhapuri Chappals, Drops Cheeky Remark
Mumbai: Actress Kareena Kapoor, on Sunday, took to social media to call out luxury fashion brand Prada for allegedly copying traditional Kolhapuri chappal designs. The actress shared a photo of her wearing her OG Kolhapuri chappal as she subtly took a dig at the brand. Taking to her Instagram stories, Bebo posted an image of her flaunting her Kolhapuri chappals and captioned it, 'Sorry not Prada…but my OG Kolhapuri.' Kareena kept her face out of the frame, letting her stylish Kolhapuri chappals do all the talking. Kareena Kapoor's post comes just days after Prada stirred up controversy for showcasing footwear that closely resembled traditional Kolhapuri chappals without crediting their Indian origins. For the unversed, Prada recently introduced a pair of footwear called 'Toe Ring Sandals,' which closely resemble India's traditional Kolhapuri chappals. These sandals were showcased at the Prada Men's Spring/Summer 2026 fashion show in Milan on June 22. However, the design was presented under the European brand's label without any clear credit to its Indian roots. In response, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay High Court, demanding compensation for Kolhapuri chappal artisans, whose work the plea claims has been copied without acknowledgment. The plea also stated that Prada used the traditional design in their latest collection. While the brand had earlier said the sandals were 'inspired by traditional Indian handcrafted footwear with a centuries-old heritage,' the controversy has sparked debate over credit and cultural appropriation. Amid criticism for the striking similarity between their sandals and traditional Kolhapuri chappals—and the steep price tag of nearly Rs. 1 lakh—Prada responded with a statement recognizing the footwear's Indian roots. In a statement, Lorenzo Bertelli, Prada Group Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, said, 'We acknowledge that the sandals featured in the recent Prada Men's 2026 Fashion Show are inspired by traditional Indian handcrafted footwear, with a centuries-old heritage. We deeply recognize the cultural significance of such Indian craftsmanship.'
