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Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Shake It Up' Star Bella Thorne's Snazzy SoCal Estate Just Hit the Market for $4 Million
Through the years, Bella Thorne has amassed an extensive acting resume. After her breakout role as dancer CeCe Jones in the Disney Channel series Shake It Up alongside Zendaya, she went on to snag TV and movie parts in Blended, The Duff, Amityville: The Awakening, The Babysitter franchise, Famous in Love, and Girl, just to name a few. Along the way, she released the hit single Watch Me. The popular social media influencer also branched out to writing and producing, not to mention fashion and jewelry design. Now the 27-year-old Florida native is shifting gears on the real estate front, hoisting her hideaway in the rural Los Angeles area of Topanga Canyon in the foothills above Malibu on the market for nearly $4 million. That's around $700,000 more than she paid for the place in April 2019, though she did add plenty of personal touches to the Mediterranean-style digs during her tenure. Jason Oppenheim and Erin Montgomery of The Oppenheim Group hold the listing. More from Robb Report This One-of-a-Kind Bertone Was the Coachbuilder's Final Car. Now It Can Be Yours. Riva and Flexjet Just Unveiled a Luxe New Aircraft Interior Inspired by the Sea This Sleek New 100-Foot Superyacht Is a Hard-Top Convertible for the High Seas RELATED: Renée Zellweger's Former SoCal Home Hits the Market for $8 Million Tucked away down a private, gated lane on a 10-acre hillside parcel offering up picturesque mountain, city lights, and ocean vistas, the stucco and terracotta-roof structure was built in 2014. A total of five en suite bedrooms and six baths are spread across roughly 6,600 square feet on two levels with arched windows and a mix of hardwood and stone floors throughout. There's also a detached 945-square-foot guesthouse with its own bedroom, bath, living area, and two-car garage. Among the highlights is a grand double-height entry foyer, which features a bifurcated staircase adorned with a striking faux floral installation that was created by noted botanical artist Kristen Alpaugh in collaboration with Thorne; it is included in the sale. From there, the family room has a marble fireplace enhanced with glass shards, dangling cloud light fixtures, and a black-and-white wall mural depicting legendary Hollywood figures from Marilyn Monroe to Robin Williams. RELATED: Hallmark Star Heather Hemmens Lists Her SoCal Treehouse for $2.3 Million A lavender-hued formal dining room sporting French doors with a decorative iron tree motif connects to a kitchen outfitted with a Madre Perla quartzite island, Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and dual dishwashers, while a fireside primary suite has cherubs painted on the ceiling, a balcony, a walk-in closet, and a chandelier-topped bath equipped with a huge soaking tub. And, according to People magazine, the place also has an ivy-laced bar nook and a two-story living area that's been transformed into a 'hangout room' with a hot-pink pool table. Once outside, the sprawling grounds are spotlighted by a pergola-shaded patio that's ideal for alfresco lounging with a built-in barbecue station, plus a grassy lawn hosting a PebbleSheen pool with waterfalls and a mosaic-tiled spillover spa, as well as a fire pit surrounded by banquette of Robb Report The 10 Priciest Neighborhoods in America (And How They Got to Be That Way) In Pictures: Most Expensive Properties Click here to read the full article.
Top Gear
a day ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Ferrari is getting into boats... again
Ferrari is getting into boats... again The Ferrari Hypersail is leading the Prancing Horse to water Skip 4 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. 1 / 4 First it was Castoldi's record-setting V12-powered craft. Then it was the Riva Ferrari 32. Now, Ferrari has a new boat; the Hypersail, which is, er, (combustion) engine-less. Due for launch in 2026 and designed by French boat designer Guillaume Verder, the fancy hydrofoil boasts a 100-foot monohull prototype, where three points of contact provide stability, a canting keel to support one underwater fin, another fin on the rudder and two additional foils, deployed alternately. Advertisement - Page continues below Ferrari proudly reckons the thing "is the first of its size to be entirely energy self-sufficient", sailing with a flight control system developed from its fancy cars, and powered by solar, wind and kinetic energy. Giovanni Soldini, team principal of Hypersail and record-breaking yachting bloke, said: "From a nautical perspective, it's innovative in both its structure and how it will fly; on the systems front, Ferrari's contribution is driving the development of on-board control technology that has never been seen before. "To prepare as well as we can for the variability and force of the phenomena and conditions encountered at sea, our top priority is to strike the right balance between the pursuit of extreme performance and maximum reliability." Let's 'sea' what it can do when it gets on the water, eh? Advertisement - Page continues below Top Gear Newsletter Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Success Your Email*
Fashion United
19-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
Saks Global outlines ‘data-driven' strategy for menswear at Pitti Uomo
Saks Global has outlined a new 'data-driven' strategy for its menswear offering. The luxury retail group, formed of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, among other department stores, revealed its intention to tap into identified growth opportunities at the ongoing Pitti Uomo 108 in Florence, Italy. Much of this centres around zoning in on untapped customer segments in the luxury menswear market, particularly through a focus on rising trends like the 'evolution of masculinity' and casualisation, as well as the increased spending power of Gen Z and Millennials. According to the newly established group, which was formed after Saks acquired its rival Neiman Marcus Group last year, it holds a 50 percent market share in the US luxury menswear sector, which it hopes to leverage as it looks to unlock further growth potential. It is exactly this that was noted by chief brand partnerships and buying officer, Paolo Riva, who said such potential is being 'fueled by a new era of style-conscious consumers with a deep appreciation for quality, craftsmanship and personal expression'. Riva added: "Our strategy is focused on cultivating and growing our customer base and merchandising for a new customer segment, while continuing to meet the needs of our established clients." While in-person experiences, like stylists, will be utilised to both inspire and educate menswear customers, the strategy also puts emphasis on data and AI as part of Saks Global's wider 'The Art of You' vision, aimed at heightening the inclusion of technology across its business.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Saks Global Team to Outline Men's Strategy at Pitti Uomo
Saks Global is doing its best to mend fences with its vendors. The retailer that encompasses Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman is hosting an event at Pitti Uomo on Wednesday to outline its menswear strategy to the vendor community and press. More from WWD Tommy to Take New York to Florence Kiton Kicks Off Summer Season at Pitti Uomo With KNT x Sacs Bespoke Boat Homme Plissé Issey Miyake Show Is a Love Letter to Italy's Colorful Beauty The team, led by Emily Essner, Saks Global president and chief commercial officer, and Paolo Riva, chief brand partnerships and buying officer for Saks and Neiman's, will join Joo Woo, the newly named senior vice president of brand partnerships and buying for men's, and Bruce Pask, senior director of men's fashion, at Pitti to lay out the company's go-forward plan. In a preview with WWD, the team said it views menswear as its next great growth opportunity. Some 22 percent of Saks Global customers shop menswear, they said, and they are younger than the average shopper, with higher incomes. Overall, the company holds about a 50 percent share of the men's luxury market among multibrand retailers in the U.S. To appeal to this customer, the company is leaning into what Riva described as 'the new uniform,' which is a wardrobe that is more casual than in the past. 'The occasions have not necessarily changed, but the attire within the different occasions has changed and is much broader and flexible,' he said. Men today are more willing to take risks in their wardrobe choices, he continued, but are also seeking 'craftsmanship' and 'timeless items.' In order to service both the existing, more-sartorial shopper, as well as a fashion-forward shopper, Riva said Saks Global will offer 'a better representation of the menswear world through multiple brands and multiple categories,' supported by marketing that will 'educate men on wardrobing and build their confidence.' He added that the men's team is 'looking at various price points and a brand mix that will feel surprising and exciting for this customer,' one that is 'complementary to our hero brands today.' Although he declined to mention names, he said Saks Global sees an 'opportunity for us to develop that entry to the designer world to add to our sartorial assortment.' Essner said six months after the completion of the merger, Saks Global became the largest multibrand luxury retailer in the world with 70 stores and access to 30 million high-worth customers, mainly in the U.S. Although about one-third of the business, or $3 billion, is done online, the vast majority of sales still come from brick-and-mortar, she said, where the company's 3,400 stylists — nearly half of which have $1 million books — work with clients. And enhancing this personal service remains 'a huge priority for us,' she said. The menswear customer, they said, has a greater preference for in-store shopping and tends to seek out advice from sales associates. 'They really value the expertise and guidance of our associates,' Riva said. The team said that while the customer overlap between Saks and Neiman's is 'relatively low,' there's still a lot of brand overlap, but they believe there is 'room to maintain different positionings' at the two chains, according to Essner. She also addressed the 'brand mix rationalization strategy,' which involves a significant reduction in the number of brands that will be carried within the stores. Richard Baker, Saks Global's executive chairman, said some 500 to 600 brands, or 25 percent of the total, would be cut from the mix because they did not meet volume expectations. She said the reduction will have 'a very minimal impact on our top-line sales. At the end of the day, we're making sure that we are more intentional in driving business and growth and brand awareness for the brands that will be with us moving forward — creating more real estate opportunities, creating more financial opportunities through investment, creating more digital real estate opportunities.' But even those vendors that are likely to still be in the mix remain wary. Even before the $2.7 billion merger was completed last year, Saks' vendor payments had been delayed for some time. The retailer subsequently agreed to start cutting checks on merchandise that had already been delivered in past seasons this July, but also instituted 90-day payment terms on new orders. Not surprisingly, that didn't go over well with vendors. Although the retailer did pay its largest designer brands first, it was the smaller and medium-sized vendors — who could least afford the delay — who were hurt the most. Just in the past few weeks, as reported, some of the smaller brands also started to get checks, softening their stance about the retailer. Essner said Saks Global is 'in this for the long haul. There's been a fair bit of noise on us the last few months, but we've got great momentum. The work that we've done around payments has been noisy and challenging. But we have been making good on the payment plans that we have agreed to, and at this point, the vast majority of our brand partners have agreed to that 90-day timing. There's work to be done on both sides to create a luxury retail industry in the United States that works better, and we are ahead of our synergy targets for the year, which helps us be a more-sustainable business, which in turn, serves our partners as well as our customers.' Best of WWD China's Streetwear Whisperer: Peter Zhong Some 600 Exhibitors Expected at Pitti Uomo's 101st Edition Peter Manning Purchased by Longtime CEO Who Plans Expansion Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Los Angeles Times
13-06-2025
- Los Angeles Times
Venice's Gritti Palace: Small-Scale Wedding Celebrations on the Grand Canal
Facing the Grand Canal in the San Marco district, The Gritti Palace offers a front-row view of Venetian history. First built as a noble residence in 1475, the building has lived many lives—home to ambassadors, aristocrats, and writers—before becoming a luxury hotel. Today, it's part of The Luxury Collection and maintains its residential scale and style, with 82 rooms and suites restored using original woodwork, Murano glass, and hand-painted fabrics. Each room is distinct, blending Renaissance detail with modern comfort. Some have balconies overlooking the Grand Canal or Santa Maria della Salute; others open onto quieter side streets. Throughout the hotel, historic features remain intact: terrazzo floors, oil paintings, antique mirrors. The Club del Doge restaurant serves regional dishes on a terrace that faces the canal, while the Gritti Epicurean School offers hands-on cooking classes inside a restored kitchen. There's also a spa, intimate and candlelit, run in partnership with Sisley Paris. For weddings, The Gritti Palace hosts both ceremonies and receptions, primarily for smaller gatherings. Events can take place on the restaurant terrace, in the Red Room, or within the suites themselves for private dinners. The staff offers planning support and access to a network of local vendors. While the hotel doesn't market itself as a large-scale wedding venue, it attracts couples looking for a refined, centrally located space with deep historical character. Beyond great views, The Gritti Palace offers access to 'The Floating City' of Venice. The hotel's private Riva boat allows guests to explore the canals in classic Venetian style, whether for a quiet ride or a wedding-day arrival. Landmarks like the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, La Fenice Theatre, and Piazza San Marco are just a short walk away. From this location on the Grand Canal, the city feels close but never overcrowding. It's an ideal setting for a celebration centered around history, simplicity, and love.
