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Daily Mail
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Inside Daisy Lowe's idyllic Somerset wedding: Model wows in a custom Vivienne Westwood gown as she marries Jordan Saul in 'wild and romantic' pink-themed ceremony
Daisy Lowe has married her long-term partner Jordan Saul in a 'wild and romantic' wedding in Somerset. The model, 36, and her estate agent love said 'I do' in an idyllic, pink-themed ceremony in front of their family and showbiz pals, on what was the couple's fifth anniversary. And the pair, who officially become man and wife last week, pulled out all the stops for their wedding celebration, with Daisy stunning in a custom Vivienne Westwood Couture gown. Speaking to British Vogue about her wedding dress, Daisy - who has walked many times for the designer amid her modelling career - shared: 'When I put it on, I just lit up from the inside out... It's very fitting that I will be wearing her gown for my special day.' Daisy completed her bridal look with a Lulu Guinness shell bag, crystal-dotted Jimmy Choos and a tennis bracelet by The Vault London, while she added a special touch with vintage diamond studded earrings - which her grandfather gifted her grandmother 60 years ago. Meanwhile, groom Jordan looked dapper in a black tuxedo by Richard James, with her further nod to her grandfather seeing as it was his favourite brand. Daisy noted that it was a 'a lovely way to include him' on their special day. Her beloved grandparent Eddie Davis, 82, died from a heart attack in 2016. For Daisy's evening look, Daisy slipped into a lace bodice and a draped miniskirt by Annie's Ibiza, while opting for comfort as she swapped her designer heels for a pair of white Dior combat boots. Elsewhere, the groomsmen wore pink suits by Percival menswear while Daisy's seven bridesmaids, including the couple's two-year-old daughter Ivy, wore gorgeous pink and red ruffled dresses co-designed by Daisy and her mother, fashion designer Pearl Lowe, 55. Pearl herself took to Instagram to share several snaps from the big day, noting: 'It has been the biggest joy being all together as one big blended happy family!' Indeed as well as Pearl and her husband Danny, Daisy's stepfather Danny Goffey, Daisy's biological father Gavin Rossdale was also in attendance. Daisy discovered the Bush frontman, 59,was her real father as a teenager after a paternity test. Also at the wedding were Daisy's half-siblings Betty, Alfie and Frankie Goffrey, and her half-brother Zuma Rossdale, whose mother is singer Gwen Stefani. Pearl's snaps revealed special details about the wedding, including a five-tier pink, bow-clad cake by Lily Vanilli. Pearl also showed images of the gorgeous flowers by Sheffield-based florists Swallows and Damsons, while giving a glimpse at the floral-themed table name signs and dusky pink ribbon place names. Babington House did the catering, while music was courtesy of Alan Power & The Take Twos, with three DJs - Harriet Rose, Jimmy Napes and Alfie Goff - providing the tunes later on. The star-studded guest list including Daisy's pals including Nick Grimshaw, Pixie Geldof and Alexa Chung. Daisy had officially tied the knot with Jordan last week at a low-key ceremony in London surrounded by their closest family and friends. After the ceremony, they headed to East London's cult Italian restaurant Brutto to celebrate over bowls of pasta and tiramisu. Photos shared by Daisy's half-sister, Betty Goffey, 18, gave an insight into the intimate dinner party, which took place on a candlelit table outside the trattoria. One shot showed model Daisy in a simple white off-the-shoulder gown, with her hair in half-up style, which Betty captioned simply: 'Da bride'. Another snap, shared by her mother Pearl Lowe earlier that morning, showed the family posing for a picture on a quiet residential street just before the nuptials. Joining the happy couple were Daisy's musician mother Pearl, her stepfather Danny Goffey, her half-siblings Betty, Alfie and Frankie, and her godmother, musician Zoe Grace. Jordan's parents and close family were also in attendance. Their bigger celebration a week later too place in Somerset where Pearl and Danny have lived since relocating from Camden in 2005, and where Daisy and Jordan are now putting down roots. Daisy said: 'I'm moving to, and marrying in Somerset. That's how much I love it.' Ahead of the big day, Daisy told how Jordan, whom Daisy lovingly describes as her 'soulmate,' is in charge of logistics, while she handles the creative touches. 'I'm really lucky I have my mum to talk to about styling. She's got such brilliant taste,' Daisy said. 'I don't feel actual pressure, but it is an exciting idea that it could be better than my 18th, which was one of the best parties ever.' That's no small feat: in 2007, her parents threw her a birthday bash complete with a gig by Dirty Pretty Things, bussing guests out to the countryside. Her 21st, held at Babington House, saw Daisy in full Ice Queen regalia with Alexa Chung and Pixie Geldof on the guest list. Daisy and Jordan will soon rent a small eco-home in Somerset while they search for the right patch of land to build their dream house - complete with wormeries, reusable water systems and a heat pump. 'We don't want to just build it without any footing,' Daisy said. Ex-Strictly star Daisy and Jordan met during lockdown in 2020 while they were both walking their respective dogs.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'One Friday afternoon, Liam and Noel Gallagher bowled into my shop'
A designer who dressed Oasis in the 90s - and commissioned Liam Gallagher's wedding suit - has spoken about the "amazing period" of his life. As the design and brand director of Richard James on Savile Row, Toby Lamb has spent 30 years at the heart of bespoke tailoring and fashion design. The 52-year-old, who started his career at the brand in 1996, has gone on to dress some of the biggest celebrities in Britain - incluing Tom Hardy, Stormzy, Andrew Garfield, Sir David Beckham, Mark Ronson and Hugh Grant. The Oasis brothers, along with their bandmates, became big fans of the label. Toby, now a married father-of-two, fondly recalled receiving a personal performance from Oasis in an empty Wembley Arena during rehearsals before he was invited backstage, as well as the 'fantastic' commission they produced for Liam for his 1997 wedding to Patsy Kensit. The Gallagher brothers are set to reunite on stage for the Oasis Live '25 Tour next month and Richard James is soon set to unveil its forthcoming autumn-winter collection, which includes strong nods to the 1990s – with Toby saying the band's style is 'absolutely timeless' and a 'staple of menswear today'. 'Back then in the late '90s, we weren't marketing and there was no social media, everything we were doing was word of mouth,' Toby told the Press Association. 'There was a point when we realised both Liam and Noel were wearing Richard James as their day wear, in addition to our tailoring specifically for their music videos and concerts, and then ultimately they're getting married in the label – and that was all their own choice. 'A lot of big brands now might have the budget to gift lots of products to celebrities but back then that just didn't happen. 'It was very reassuring to know we were doing something right and it was an amazing period of my life.' Toby studied fashion design with marketing at Central Saint Martins in London, before he became an intern at Richard James. He was offered a permanent position at the company in 1996 after completing his degree. Back in the day, Toby would assist with clothing designs and work on the shop floor alongside Richard himself and his business partner, Sean Dixon. 'It was a tiny store at the start but it felt as though we were at the epicentre of what was going on at the time,' Toby said. 'We had a lot of very cool, creative people coming in and we were working with everybody whether they were buying ready-to-wear or wanting bespoke commissions. It was just an insane time.' The same year, the Savile Row tailors started their professional relationship with Oasis, working on bespoke commissions to style the band. 'They were everywhere at the time, they were huge,' Toby said. 'I was working in the store, I think it was a Friday afternoon, and Liam and Noel just kind of bowled in. 'I remember Noel coming in and saying he was after a shirt he had seen someone wearing in Saint-Tropez.' Toby recalled pointing Noel in the direction of the blue striped shirt which was part of their collection at the time, before the Oasis star happily purchased the garment. 'From there, we had many, many bespoke commissions from both Liam and Noel for at least two-and-a-half years,' Toby said. Fondly recalling a moment from time spent with the band, Toby said the stars were looking for 'classic and elegant' white suits for the Be Here Now tour in 1997 – which the team at Richard James ended up fitting backstage at Wembley Arena. 'We got a call from their management company, saying 'you've gotta get over here quick, you've got 10 minutes while they're rehearsing',' Toby said. 'We shot over in a cab and when we walked in, the arena was completely empty. Liam saw us and told us to come down to the front, and then they played a full set which went on for about an hour-and-a-half. 'I couldn't believe my luck, it was an amazing moment.' He added they subsequently went backstage to tailor the band's suits, before they had drinks and 'hung out for a little bit'. Toby also remembered helping Liam and his then-girlfriend Kensit hide from the paparazzi. 'The doors burst open one day and Liam and Patsy came running in and asked if they could hide out back as they were being hounded by the paparazzi,' he said. 'At the time, I had been reading a copy of The Face magazine which landed on my desk that morning and Patsy Kensit was on the front cover. 'She said 'wow, I've not seen this issue yet', and they both sat down while reading this magazine. 'It was really funny because the headline said 'My Life with Liam' … that was a crazy moment.' The brand also worked with the brothers on a personal level, creating a bespoke suit for Liam for his wedding to Patsy in 1997. 'It was a really lovely project, we created a Nehru collared, five-button jacket … chocolate brown flannel with a low-rise trouser with a boot cut,' Toby said. 'They both looked incredible but at the time, there was so much press around them getting married, when it would be, what they would wear. 'We were sworn to absolute secrecy but ultimately for us, it was a fantastic commission.' For Richard James' autumn-winter collection, Toby said there has been 'a revival for the '90s' and he revisited their archive to pull various influences to form their forthcoming range. 'The style (Oasis) curated, mod revival mixed with '80s terrace casual, was just absolutely timeless,' he said. 'They blended the two and just ran with it, and it still feels very relevant today. 'A lot of those pieces, like the Parka, the Harrington jacket, the corduroy trouser, the polo shirts – they're very much a staple of menswear today. 'It's a very accessible look that anybody can aspire to and wear with confidence, it was and is open for anybody to take on as their own.'
BBC News
01-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Regeneration of derelict Victorian mill in Manchester delayed again
The regeneration of a Victorian city centre mill has been Press, also known as Medlock Mill, in Manchester has been derelict since shutting down as a printing press in plans to convert it into a 171-home, 28-storey apartment block fell through in 2020, with a new developer, Manner, taking the historic structure firm's plan to build a 36-storey student tower was given planning permission in May 2024, but it has changed the design twice since then and has had to resubmit its proposals to planners. The new student tower was initially clad in redbrick panels, but this was changed earlier this year to be anodised metal, appearing to be grey-silver. Manner has now revised its plans for the building to include a bronze finish on the exterior. The firm has repeatedly denied the change was made to make more Local Democracy Reporting Service understands the new metal finish will cost more than the brick cladding, but it is not known if this is due to inflation from last year to boss Richard James said: "Through the consultation process we wanted to listen and take on board feedback to ensure we bring forward a proposal for The Hotspur Press that local people and the city can enjoy for years to come."The redesigned proposals will now be submitted to Manchester City Council. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
