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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Frankie Bridge shows how to style a sarong as she wows fans with party snaps
Frankie Bridge recently gave fans an insight into a yacht party as she shared stunning snaps of her vibrant and colourful sarong that's perfect for summer - and we know where to shop your own A sarong is a classic summer staple that turns any piece of swimwear into a versatile outfit that can seamlessly transition from poolside to bar-side with ease. Designed to complement any body type and be worn in a variety of ways, it's no wonder sarongs remain a go-to for women when packing for trips to the beach or vacations abroad. And Frankie Bridge is no exception, as she's just shown fans the best way to style them. Taking to Instagram to share snaps from a recent yacht party she attended, Frankie demonstrated how simple it is to style a sarong with a bodysuit or swimming costume to create a beach-ready look. The PUCCI printed cotton-voile pareo sarong Frankie donned comes in one size that promises to comfortably fit and suit all bodies. Boasting a vibrant pink and purple motif that's ideal for exotic adventures on the coast, Frankie's sarong is available to shop at Net-A-Porter. Frankie adds a retro flair to her ensemble as the PUCCI pareo is printed with the signature 'Iride' pattern designed in the '70s. The pattern was inspired by an eye and plays with the idea of optical illusion for a hippie and timelessly bold finish. Made from cotton voile that's light and airy, it can be tied to your perfect fit and styled with your favourite swimwear for a chic summer style. Comfortably fitting those between Xsmall and Xlarge, this sarong is constructed from lightweight, non-stretchy fabric. This makes it perfect for fending off the heat on your next holiday by keeping the look breezy. The non-stretchy material also allows for a form-flattering fit in the style you prefer. You can pick up Frankie's go-to sarong from Net-A-Porter or Selfridges for £285. Or, if you fancy something a tad different, Pucci also has this printed semi-sheer cotton sarong at Harvey Nichols for £250.
Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Times
Selfridges to open members' club as battle for big spenders heats up
Selfridges is set to transform its internal offices into a members' club for VIP shoppers as the battle for big spenders continues to intensify. The department store on Oxford Street received approval earlier this week to turn part of the fourth floor, which currently houses staff, into an 'exclusive new shopping and social destination for its most valued customers and members'. A current staff terrace will be given a glamorous makeover, including a retractable canopy. However, noisy parties will be off the agenda: Westminster city council, the local authority, has banned amplified music in the new space, in case it disturbs the far from famous peace and quiet of the West End. The move by Selfridges, reported by Bloomberg, is the latest example of retailers offering more than just shopping in their efforts to attract customers. Many department stores are looking to re-energise their spaces with cafes, experiences and restaurants. John Lewis, a few hundred yards along Oxford Street, has opened a rooftop bar and kitchen and houses a Jamie Oliver-backed café, as well as a number of spas. Primark, meanwhile, has opened a Greggs on the top floor of its own Oxford Street flagship. Oxford Street itself is set for a transformation after Sir Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, confirmed plans to push through the pedestrianisation of the street, from the western edge of Selfridges to the eastern end of the new Ikea, just off Oxford Circus. • Debenhams building revamp adds to Oxford Street resurgence The mayor will deliver the scheme via a mayoral development corporation, which effectively means taking oversight of Oxford Street away from Westminster city council and into City Hall, a move the council fought tooth and nail. Efforts are also under way to transform the retail mix of the area, with the sudden emergence of dozens of low-quality 'American candy stores' causing consternation amongst higher-end retailers on the street. An initiative led by the retail consultancy Someday Studios and backed by Westminster has seen a host of emerging start-ups and creatives placed into temporary space on and around Oxford Street in an effort to increase footfall and create a more diverse collection of retailers in the area. Selfridges' members' club would, the department store will surely hope, give the retailer a competitive advantage among the world's richest. London's luxury businesses have been hit hard by the removal of tax-free shopping by the last government. Previously, international travellers were able to claim back VAT on big-ticket purchases made in the capital. That perk remains in place across the rest of Europe, and Paris and Milan's high-end retailers in particular are benefiting from the world's wealthiest choosing to make their most indulgent purchases on the continent. Despite heavy lobbying and economic modelling which suggests the end of VAT-free shopping will in fact cost the Treasury £2.3 billion as tourists shop — and stay — elsewhere, the government seems so far unmoved. • UK luxury brands call on Labour to bring back tourist tax break Selfridges, for its part, is entering an ever more competitive space, with a host of new private members' clubs emerging in London post-pandemic. The Twenty Two has opened just a short walk away, the Maison Estelle is soon to open an outpost in Notting Hill called Celeste and in west London, the recently reopened Kensington Roof Gardens has become something of an A-list hangout.
Fashion Network
3 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Selfridges wins approval for private members' club
Selfridges, the department store chain owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Thailand's Central Group, won approval for a new private members' club at its flagship London outlet. Westminster City Council approved an application to convert space currently used for staff offices into a membership venue with a terrace and private dining room. The proposal is part of a wider plan to launch a new 'exclusive new shopping and social destination for its most valued customers and members' on Duke Street in the spring, according to a filing. London has seen a surge in high-end membership-only venues as affluent residents seek exclusive spaces, especially as flexible working has blurred the lines between professional and personal life. These venues have also become a strategy for real estate owners to generate more revenue from underutilized spaces. Tuesday's council approval grants the owners the right to use the space as a members' club or for retail purposes for a period of 50 years, the filings show. The space is part of the SWOD building, which was built in the 1930s as an extension to the main classical building that faces Oxford Street, one of Europe's busiest shopping thoroughfares. Saudi Arabia's PIF became a minority owner in privately held Selfridges last year after acquiring a 40% stake that had been owned by the Signa Group, the now-defunct real estate empire founded by Austrian Rene Benko. The story of the store's founding in 1909 by US retailer Harry Gordon Selfridge was later adapted into the Mr Selfridge TV series starring Jeremy Piven. The roof gardens, which hosted fashion shows and crazy golf in the years after the opening, were destroyed in the Blitz in 1940. They remained closed for about 70 years before reopening in 2009 for an exclusive pop-up restaurant run by French chef Pierre Koffmann, according to one of the filings for the planning approval.
Fashion Network
3 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Selfridges wins approval for private members' club
Selfridges, the department store chain owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Thailand's Central Group, won approval for a new private members' club at its flagship London outlet. Westminster City Council approved an application to convert space currently used for staff offices into a membership venue with a terrace and private dining room. The proposal is part of a wider plan to launch a new 'exclusive new shopping and social destination for its most valued customers and members' on Duke Street in the spring, according to a filing. London has seen a surge in high-end membership-only venues as affluent residents seek exclusive spaces, especially as flexible working has blurred the lines between professional and personal life. These venues have also become a strategy for real estate owners to generate more revenue from underutilized spaces. Tuesday's council approval grants the owners the right to use the space as a members' club or for retail purposes for a period of 50 years, the filings show. The space is part of the SWOD building, which was built in the 1930s as an extension to the main classical building that faces Oxford Street, one of Europe's busiest shopping thoroughfares. Saudi Arabia's PIF became a minority owner in privately held Selfridges last year after acquiring a 40% stake that had been owned by the Signa Group, the now-defunct real estate empire founded by Austrian Rene Benko. The story of the store's founding in 1909 by US retailer Harry Gordon Selfridge was later adapted into the Mr Selfridge TV series starring Jeremy Piven. The roof gardens, which hosted fashion shows and crazy golf in the years after the opening, were destroyed in the Blitz in 1940. They remained closed for about 70 years before reopening in 2009 for an exclusive pop-up restaurant run by French chef Pierre Koffmann, according to one of the filings for the planning approval.
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Is the Summer Beauty Mystery Deal actually worth buying?
The £9.99 Summer Beauty Mystery Deal that's actually worth buying – here's why | Wowcher This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. A look at what might be inside the Wowcher Summer Beauty Mystery Deal. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... As a beauty writer I'm always on the look out for the next best beauty deal. This week I've found an amazing deal that you wont want to miss. The Wowcher £9.99 Summer Beauty Mystery Deal you could be in with a chance of winning prizes worth hundreds of pounds for less than it costs to buy your lunch. This isn't a dressed-up sample sale or a subscription commitment. It's a one-off deal. And the best part? If you reveal your mystery item and decide it's not for you, you can swap it for another prize from the same tier. At less than a tenner, it's a great deal and if you're really lucky, potentially high-reward. It's simple: pay £9.99, and receive one mystery beauty item. The catch is you don't know what you're getting until you redeem the deal but there's a chance you could receive something like a Dyson Airwrap i.d. Multi Styler (worth over £350), a £250 Selfridges gift card, or a Shark Cryoglow under-eye LED mask (worth over £260). If you're someone who enjoys the occasional surprise and doesn't mind a bit of beauty luck-of-the-draw, this is a low-risk way to try something new. It could also work as a small, fun gift for a friend, or a spontaneous treat for yourself if you've been saving or budgeting and just want a little beauty indulgence. It's also ideal if you're curious about the high-end beauty world but not ready to splurge hundreds without trying anything first. Some are undeniably more exciting than others. But even the lower-tier prizes often retail above £9.99, which helps the deal hold its value. Here's the honest take: this isn't a guaranteed Dyson for £9.99. But it is a well-structured mystery box with clear prize tiers, a swap option, and a decent selection of products. In a landscape where mystery boxes often feel rigged or underwhelming, this one offers real potential, fair odds, and actual consumer consideration. You won't lose your savings, and you might walk away with something surprisingly good or at the very least, fun to try. If you've got a tenner to spare and like the thrill of a mystery pick, this deal is worth a look. Just go in knowing it's a bit of a gamble but one where the odds are more in your favour than usual . What could you win? Dyson Airwrap i.d. £250 Selfridges Gift Voucher Shark Cryoglow LED Anti-Ageing Mask £100 Treatwell Voucher Colour Wow Money Kit Lancaster Golden Tan Maximizer StylPro Face Snatch Bundle Collagen Face Masks (x10) Phoera Lipsticks (set of 3) Ear Candles Luma Smile Plus Whitening Device ⛱️ How to get airport lounge access from just £11 – without flying business class ✈️ You don't need a premium ticket to enjoy a quieter, more comfortable airport experience. Lounge access is available to all travellers – and you can now pre-book passes from just £11. Holiday Extras offers discounted lounge access at 22 UK airports with complimentary snacks, drinks, Wi-Fi and up to 60% off. 🌍 Flying further afield? Lounge Pass gives you entry to over 800 VIP lounges worldwide – perfect for international or return trips. And for one-off getaways or group travel, this Wowcher lounge voucher is just £2 and gives up to 25% off for you and up to six others. Most lounges include drinks, snacks and flight info screens – a simple travel upgrade that makes early check-ins a lot more enjoyable. Natalie Dixon is NationalWorld's Lifestyle reporter . If you liked this article and want to read more about fashion, beauty and lifestyle you can follow Natalie Dixon on X here . You can also Get the best style and fashion news with Natalie Dixon in Tuesday's NationalWorld newsletter - sign up now
