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Hypebeast
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Inside NOCTA Manor: Drake and Nike's Immersive Brand Retreat in London
Summary DrakeandNikerecently hosted 'NOCTA Manor,' an immersive, invite-only concept retreat nestled just outside London in the countryside town of Windsor. Built to coincide with Drake's three-night headline run atWireless Festival 2025, the Manor is designed to expand their world ofNOCTAfar beyond apparel and offers a curated look into the evolving universe of their NOCTA brand, bringing together fashion, athletics, music, and hospitality under one highly stylized roof. Set inside a gothic-style estate, the space immediately blurs the lines between luxury living and performance design. From the exterior, the Manor retains its stately, old-world charm. But step inside, and you're met with a fully realized NOCTA ecosystem — thoughtfully divided into three distinct zones: NOCTA Manor, the NOCTA Sports Club, and the Clubhouse. Each space serves a different function, yet all are connected by a unified aesthetic. From branded lounge areas and personalized locker rooms to custom NOCTA boats and a striking yellow and black basketball court set against manicured grounds, every detail is designed to immerse guests in the world of NOCTA. The layout blends high-performance minimalism with a refined, lifestyle-driven sensibility, staying true to the brand's design language while introducing new levels of tactility and intention. Across the multi-day experience, guests were invited to engage with NOCTA in motion. From Nike trainer-led workouts and American football scrimmages to river tours and curated wellness sessions, the experience was as much about movement as it was about rest. An all-star lineup of attendees — including21 Savage,Sexyy Red,Central Cee,Kevin Durant, andDevin Booker— further reinforced the brand's deep cultural roots, bridging the worlds of music, sport, and style into one interconnected atmosphere. Inside, the Manor's interiors were dressed in NOCTA's core palette, with product installations, exclusive apparel previews, and potential first looks at upcoming footwear — including rumored NOCTA x Maverick sneakers. Every detail, from the furniture to the lighting, was intentional, designed to echo the brand's duality: elite performance meets everyday expression. Despite its ultra-exclusive guest list, NOCTA Manor was built for visibility. The retreat's design and programming were meant to be experienced, photographed, and shared. Social posts from attendees quickly transformed the Manor into a viral case study in modern brand immersion. By inviting tastemakers and creatives to live inside the NOCTA world — if only for a weekend — Drake and Nike have redefined what a brand activation can be. More than just a product launch, NOCTA Manor served as a lifestyle installation, one that positioned NOCTA not just as a label, but as a cultural environment. Take a closer look at scenes from the NOCTA retreat below.
Sydney Morning Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Australia's ‘Abbey Road' produced a generation of musical genius. It'll never happen again
'When we went in there, it was a warehouse for butter … it was just a huge [space with] empty floor after floor,' Savage says. 'With local acousticians, we did our own design and built various studios.' Armstrong Studios cut records including Daddy Cool's Eagle Rock, Cat Stevens' Another Saturday Night, John Farnham's You're The Voice, Little River Band's Help Is on Its Way, Russell Morris' The Real Thing and Turn Up Your Radio by the Masters Apprentices. The studio also produced soundtracks for films, including the first two Mad Max films, The Man From Snowy River and Crocodile Dundee, all of which Savage worked on. Savage, now in his 80s, says Armstrong's early operation was at once homegrown and state-of-the-art. 'We couldn't afford to buy the multitrack equipment from America, [where] most of it was coming from, and so we had it all made locally,' Savage says. In 1974, a couple of years into the operation, Armstrong sold the Bank Street studios to The Age 's then publishers, and it became AAV (Armstrong Audio Video). The sound part of the business operated downstairs, while video operated upstairs. Renowned producer and engineer Ernie Rose, who was instrumental in Armstrong's development, ran the studios under the name Metropolis from the 1980s until financial difficulties shuttered them in 2006. Armstrong's enterprise is behind some of Australia's most defining records and soundtracks, and it also fostered a generation of producers and engineers under Savage's mentorship, John Olson says. The researcher and engineer co-wrote Tony Cohen's memoir Half Deaf, Completely Mad. Cohen was one of Armstrong's most esteemed record producers and sound engineers, and had a celebrated career working with musicians including Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, the Go-Betweens and Paul Kelly. Cohen died in 2017, aged 60. 'Tony talked about watching Roger at work, and how spectacular it was, the sight of Roger's hands gliding instinctively across the mixing desk,' Olson says. 'When he said that, I never saw Roger at work but I knew exactly what he meant, because anyone who witnessed Tony at his best, that's exactly what [he] was like.' Savage, Rose and renowned musician and record producer Mick Harvey were pivotal influences on Cohen's career, Olson says. Cohen spoke about wildly different bands coming together and finding common ground at Armstrong's Cafe Bar – a 1960s instant coffee machine – while recording in each of the building's different studios. The dynamics led to funny moments – Savage recalls fellow music industry legend Molly Meldrum jumping the studios' back fence to avoid the glare of visiting label representatives, who were wondering whether Savage was re-recording Morris' The Real Thing. There were also tense encounters, like when a group of punks descended on a clipboard-holding AAV administrator who tried to cull numbers in a studio, Olson says. But there was a sense of community and, most importantly, collaboration. 'Tony felt that a best recording was capturing people in a moment, which involved everyone being there and playing generally at the same time,' Olson says. 'That would create a magic you can't capture otherwise.' Savage says whether something like Armstrong's could ever exist again is a 'mind-boggling' question, but the killer is in the collaboration. Studios no longer have the space, or desire, to bring so many people together, he suggests. 'Being in the same room, knowing the body language – there's nothing really quite like that. You could be on a Zoom call, but it's not the same,' Savage says. 'You could technically collaborate now … globally if you're sharing the sound files, but having everyone in the one place – I think those days are gone because, financially, it doesn't make sense.' Savage will discuss the studios' legacy at a panel event for Open House Melbourne alongside Olson, Rose and Harvey next Saturday. These days, Savage is tinkering with AI at his nation-leading post-production company Soundfirm in Port Melbourne, and hopes to spend more time 'pulling apart old cars'. 'To be honest, I've been a bit of a workaholic. I haven't really had any hobbies, so I've probably been out on life balance, or life-work balance, whatever you call it,' he says.
The Age
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
Australia's ‘Abbey Road' produced a generation of musical genius. It'll never happen again
'When we went in there, it was a warehouse for butter … it was just a huge [space with] empty floor after floor,' Savage says. 'With local acousticians, we did our own design and built various studios.' Armstrong Studios cut records including Daddy Cool's Eagle Rock, Cat Stevens' Another Saturday Night, John Farnham's You're The Voice, Little River Band's Help Is on Its Way, Russell Morris' The Real Thing and Turn Up Your Radio by the Masters Apprentices. The studio also produced soundtracks for films, including the first two Mad Max films, The Man From Snowy River and Crocodile Dundee, all of which Savage worked on. Savage, now in his 80s, says Armstrong's early operation was at once homegrown and state-of-the-art. 'We couldn't afford to buy the multitrack equipment from America, [where] most of it was coming from, and so we had it all made locally,' Savage says. In 1974, a couple of years into the operation, Armstrong sold the Bank Street studios to The Age 's then publishers, and it became AAV (Armstrong Audio Video). The sound part of the business operated downstairs, while video operated upstairs. Renowned producer and engineer Ernie Rose, who was instrumental in Armstrong's development, ran the studios under the name Metropolis from the 1980s until financial difficulties shuttered them in 2006. Armstrong's enterprise is behind some of Australia's most defining records and soundtracks, and it also fostered a generation of producers and engineers under Savage's mentorship, John Olson says. The researcher and engineer co-wrote Tony Cohen's memoir Half Deaf, Completely Mad. Cohen was one of Armstrong's most esteemed record producers and sound engineers, and had a celebrated career working with musicians including Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, the Go-Betweens and Paul Kelly. Cohen died in 2017, aged 60. 'Tony talked about watching Roger at work, and how spectacular it was, the sight of Roger's hands gliding instinctively across the mixing desk,' Olson says. 'When he said that, I never saw Roger at work but I knew exactly what he meant, because anyone who witnessed Tony at his best, that's exactly what [he] was like.' Savage, Rose and renowned musician and record producer Mick Harvey were pivotal influences on Cohen's career, Olson says. Cohen spoke about wildly different bands coming together and finding common ground at Armstrong's Cafe Bar – a 1960s instant coffee machine – while recording in each of the building's different studios. The dynamics led to funny moments – Savage recalls fellow music industry legend Molly Meldrum jumping the studios' back fence to avoid the glare of visiting label representatives, who were wondering whether Savage was re-recording Morris' The Real Thing. There were also tense encounters, like when a group of punks descended on a clipboard-holding AAV administrator who tried to cull numbers in a studio, Olson says. But there was a sense of community and, most importantly, collaboration. 'Tony felt that a best recording was capturing people in a moment, which involved everyone being there and playing generally at the same time,' Olson says. 'That would create a magic you can't capture otherwise.' Savage says whether something like Armstrong's could ever exist again is a 'mind-boggling' question, but the killer is in the collaboration. Studios no longer have the space, or desire, to bring so many people together, he suggests. 'Being in the same room, knowing the body language – there's nothing really quite like that. You could be on a Zoom call, but it's not the same,' Savage says. 'You could technically collaborate now … globally if you're sharing the sound files, but having everyone in the one place – I think those days are gone because, financially, it doesn't make sense.' Savage will discuss the studios' legacy at a panel event for Open House Melbourne alongside Olson, Rose and Harvey next Saturday. These days, Savage is tinkering with AI at his nation-leading post-production company Soundfirm in Port Melbourne, and hopes to spend more time 'pulling apart old cars'. 'To be honest, I've been a bit of a workaholic. I haven't really had any hobbies, so I've probably been out on life balance, or life-work balance, whatever you call it,' he says.
Scottish Sun
16-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
A-lister lingerie rich list revealed – from billion dollar empires to Sydney Sweeney's £7.5m payday within 2 years
One A-lister's launch famously sold out on merchandises within just 10 minutes BRA-VO A-lister lingerie rich list revealed – from billion dollar empires to Sydney Sweeney's £7.5m payday within 2 years Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WITH the global lingerie market set to reach a staggering £105.8 billion by 2030, it's little wonder why celebrities are pulling out all the stops and launching their own lingerie lines. Sydney Sweeney is the latest star rumoured to be venturing into this lucrative market, reportedly with the backing of Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos. 21 Sydney Sweeney is rumoured to be launching a lingerie line Credit: Frankies Bikinis 21 Rihanna has her own lingerie line Savage X Fenty Credit: Savage X Fenty 21 Hailey Bieber in Victoria's Secret Icon campaign Credit: The Mega Agency The 27-year-old actress, who was not previously friends with Jeff or his wife Lauren Sanchez, 55, appears to have won them over after attending their wedding in Venice, Italy. They have now "invested" in her new venture, according to Us Weekly. A source told the publication that the Emmy-nominated actress is 'launching a lingerie line very soon' and that it has been a 'huge project for her and something she's been working on for the last year.' According to Puck, the lingerie line is being supported by Ben Schwerin, a partner at private equity firm Coatue. Coatue itself received a $1 billion (£970 million) investment from Bezos and fellow tech titan Michael Dell. Celebrity publicist Emma Bunning, founder of On The Box Talent, believes Sydney could be set to earn 'around £7.5 million over the next two years' from this lingerie deal. 'Ordinarily, celebrity-endorsed brand deals would see the talent earn an upfront signing bonus combined with a stake of the equity and a percentage of net profits,' she explains. 'For Sweeney, this could look like a £3.75 million signing bonus with profit shares of around £1.5 million a year.' Back in April 2023, Sydney also had her own collection with Frankies Bikinis. Emma continues: 'Attention would certainly have been paid to how successful this was before serious investment would be made by Bezos. Top 5 Controversial Celebrity Family Moments 'If the brand sees huge returns quickly, her earnings could skyrocket even further, potentially reaching the £15 million bracket within a few years. 'She already commands a healthy income from previous endorsements with Laneige Skincare, Armani Beauty, Kerastase Haircare, Miu Miu and her recent limited-edition soap bar with Dr Squatch. 'But given that this will be her own brand, and with high-level backing, it's likely to be her greatest earner yet.' With an already estimated net worth of £30 million, Emma believes this money-spinner could see Sydney topping the £45 million bracket by 2027. By July 2023, Kim's stake, estimated at 35%, was worth roughly $1.3 billion Emma Bunning 'Celebrity-backed brand deals have turned other stars into billionaires, such as Rihanna with Savage X Fenty, which launched in 2018 and sold out within a month." Sydney is just the latest to join this exclusive club. Here's a glance at the other celebrities who've successfully entered the lingerie game... Rihanna - SAVAGE X FENTY 21 Rihanna's individual net worth reached an impressive $1.4 billion Credit: Savage X Fenty 21 Rihanna for Savage x Fenty Signature Script collection Credit: Savage X Fenty Rihanna's individual net worth reached an impressive $1.4 billion (£1.1 billion) in 2023, with her popular lingerie brand, Savage X Fenty, which was named one of Fast Company's '10 most innovative style companies of 2020.' As of 2021, the brand is valued at $1 billion (£746 million) and has over 4.5 million followers across social media platforms. Branding and culture expert Nick Ede previously commended Rihanna's successful creation of the lingerie line, noting its inclusive nature and the highly profitable subscription-based business model. He said: 'Because the brand is online the overheads aren't as large so she can make even more of a profit." Kim Kardashian - SKIMS 21 Kim Kardashian in a Dolce & Gabbana and Skims campaign Credit: SKIMS 21 Kim Kardashian shows major cleavage in fur bra for new SKIMS line Credit: SKIMS Kim Kardashian's highly successful shapewear and clothing brand, SKIMS, was officially valued at an impressive $4 billion (£3 billion) following its latest funding round in July 2023. The brand's financial performance reflects its rapid ascent, with SKIMS reportedly hitting $750 million (£558.75 million) in revenue in 2023. This marks a significant 50% increase from its $500 million (£372.5 million) revenue in 2022. Its initial launch in 2019 generated over $2 million (£1.5 million) in profit and famously sold out merchandise within just 10 minutes. It has successfully expanded its product lines beyond its core shapewear into popular loungewear, swimwear, and, most recently, menswear. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley - M&S 21 Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Marks & Spencer lingerie Credit: Marks & Spencer 21 For over a decade, her creative partnership with Marks & Spencer has seen her launch hugely popular loungewear and lingerie lines Credit: Marks & Spencer With an estimated net worth of $40 million (£30 million), model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has certainly made her mark. For over a decade, her creative partnership with Marks & Spencer has seen her launch hugely popular loungewear and lingerie lines, a collaboration frequently praised for its role in solidifying the high street giant's enduring success. Abbey Clancy - Victoria's Secret 21 Stunning model Abbey Clancy has teamed up with Victoria's Secret to feature in the brand's first UK Christmas campaign Credit: Victoria's Secret 21 Abbey Clancy has an estimated net worth of $3.4 million (£2.7 million) Credit: Victoria's Secret Abbey Clancy, the UK supermodel married to former football professional Peter Crouch, has an estimated net worth of $3.4 million (£2.7 million). She notably teamed up with Victoria's Secret for their festive Christmas campaign, and has remained a key figure, continuously modelling a wide variety of their seductive and athletic collections. Speaking previously Nick believes that Abbey is likely making 'over £1million a year from this collaboration, and will probably make more, the more she sells.' He praised the Brit for being a 'likeable and popular' character for the brand. Jennifer Lopez - Intimissimi 21 Jennifer Lopez modeling Intimissimi lingerie Credit: The Mega Agency 21 Jennifer personal fortune stands at a cool $400 million (£320 million) Credit: The Mega Agency Jennifer Lopez's appointment as Intimissimi's global brand ambassador, according to experts, highlights the brand's dedication to connecting with a wider, more varied customer base. They're leveraging her worldwide fame to encourage strong, modern women to embrace their products. Jennifer, whose personal fortune stands at a cool $400 million (£320 million), now stands alongside notable figures like Sarah Jessica Parker and Heidi Klum in representing the brand. Amanda Holden & Davina McCall - JD Williams 21 Davina McCall in lingerie for a JD Williams campaign Credit: The Mega Agency 21 Amanda Holden modelling red lingerie for a JD Williams campaign. Credit: The Mega Agency Both these household names look sensational, and it's highly likely they'll each be making around £1 million from their collaborations with the popular brand, according Nick. Rather than just one familiar face, JD Williams has shrewdly teamed up with two - truly championing their brand's appeal. Both Davina McCall, who has an estimated net worth of £4 million, and Amanda Holden, valued at approximately £3.6 million, have contributed their own lingerie collections to the retailer. Heidi Klum - Intimissimi 21 Heidi Klum's Intimates Line Is Straight Out of a Lingerie Fantasy 21 Heidi Klum in black lingerie for her Intimates collection Credit: Splash News This supermodel certainly knows how to put one leg forward when it comes to making a buck or two. Heidi Klum has super wealth after transitioning from the runway to business mogul giving her a net worth of around $160 million (£118,330,560). The 52-year-old, who is one of the most famous Victoria's Secrets Angels, has used her modelling career to venture out into the more lucrative world. In January 2015, she launched her lingerie line Heidi Klum Intimates in Melbourne, Austrailia. Hailey Bieber - Victoria's Secret 21 Hailey Bieber reveals model figure in blue sparkle bikini for Victoria's Secret Credit: Victoria's Secrets 21 Hailey Bieber modelling Victoria's Secret lingerie Credit: Victoria's Secrets As for Hailey Bieber, modelling is just one of many strings on her impressive bow. Her highly successful beauty skincare brand, Rhode, launched in June 2022, was recently acquired by e.l.f. Beauty for a staggering $1 billion. Reveling in the news on Instagram, she shared: "When I launched @rhode in 2022, I always had big dreams for the company, and the most important thing to me is to keep bringing rhode to more spaces, places, and faces globally. "So today I am so incredibly excited and proud to announce that we are partnering with e.l.f. Beauty as we step into this next chapter in the world of rhode." To work for a brand that truly is as inclusive as Ann Summers are is such a honour Maura Higgins While this monumental deal doesn't make her a billionaire just yet, it certainly significantly boosts her net worth and other impressive earnings. Her reported net worth stands at approximately $300 million (£221 million), which also includes income from her high-profile promotional campaigns for Victoria's Secret. Maura Higgins - Ann Summers 21 Maura Higgins shot for Ann Summers Credit: Ann Summers 21 Maura Higgins brand new Christmas edit with Ann Summers With an impressive net wroth of £3.2 million, Maura Higgins has proven that she's not just any old Love Islander. After leaving the villa in 2019, Maura quickly became a millioniare having secured work with brands - including a £500,000 Ann Summers deal. Speaking previously, the 34-year-old said: "To work for a brand that truly is as inclusive as Ann Summers are is such a honour.' She might not have work the ITV show, she's certainly winning with her earnings.
Business Insider
16-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Bell Potter downgrades Technology One Limited (RW8) to a Sell
Bell Potter analyst Chris Savage downgraded Technology One Limited to a Sell today and set a price target of A$35.50. The company's shares closed last Friday at €21.80. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. Savage covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as Adveritas Limited, Life360 Shs Chess Depository Interests Repr 3 Sh, and Technology One Limited. According to TipRanks, Savage has an average return of 5.9% and a 46.63% success rate on recommended stocks. Technology One Limited has an analyst consensus of Moderate Buy, with a price target consensus of €21.32.
