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Harpers Bazaar Arabia
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Harpers Bazaar Arabia
Chanel's Cruise 25/26 Collection Will Whisk You To The Riviera Courtesy of Sofia Coppola
A Chanel muse herself, Sofia Coppola lenses a short film capturing the spirit of the house's Cruise 2025/26 show For Sofia Coppola, 'You can be a fantasy version of yourself, or live a life you don't usually have time for.' And that's why she's chosen to craft a cinematic reverie that doubles up as meditation on artful escapism – on the allure of crafting a new glamorous identity for oneself while on holiday. Through her directorial eye, this imagined persona echoes the image of the Chanel woman – clad in the Maison's Cruise 2025/26 collection – as it exists in the collective imagination: poised, a bit mysterious, and just out of reach. But although this film has fashion at its heart, it isn't just about fashion. Unveiled at the Villa d'Este on Lake Como – once owned by Renaissance elites who considered themselves as worldly aesthetes, it now serves as a stage for Chanel's modern-day muses. The director pays homage to its historic location with her short film – titled Quintessentially Sofia – following model Ida Heiner as she glides through the storied corridors of the villa with a kind of effortless elegance. She wears pieces from the new capsule, designed by the Chanel Creation Studio ahead of Mathieu Blazy's much-anticipated debut this October, with house codes being reinterpreted with a vacation-ready twist: featherweight tweeds, diaphanous knits, and wicker flap bags. The concept of a holiday wardrobe is intrinsically linked to Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel herself. She was one of the first to create a Cruise collection, presenting her first one in 1919 outside the traditional fashion calendar. And here, you see the very essence of what it represents: a seamless blend of elegance and ease. From Hong Kong to Dubai and Monaco, Chanel has long presented its Cruise shows as cultural dialogues. Beyond its cinematic allure, Lake Como holds particular significance for the Maison as a result of its enduring collaborations with the artisans that hail from the region. It also nods to Coco Chanel's own travels – she visited the lake in the '30s with her close friend and legendary filmmaker Luchino Visconti. Sofia herself was clearly inspired by the effortlessly chic style of Luchino's on-screen characters – particularly in his 1962 film Il Lavoro. 'I love the whole attitude,' Sofia shares. 'How he shows something really refined in a casual way.' That dichotomy – of polish and casualness – informs Sofia's vision of who the Chanel woman is. She's someone who moves through her world with tasteful nonchalance. Distinct in Sofia's direction is her signature female gaze – vicarious rather than voyeuristic. 'I put myself in the point of view of the woman discovering the place,' she explains. 'I try to make the Chanel woman someone you can relate to (even if she's a fantasy version) so you can be her, not just look at her.' Ultimately, the film brings home the message that for Chanel, luxury is a state of mind – an invitation into a dreamscape of your own making.
The Sun
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Dani Dyer honeymoons with new husband Jarrod Bowen at a lavish £3k a night exclusive resort on Lake Como in Italy
DANI Dyer and new husband Jarrod Bowen splashed out on a £3k a night exclusive resort in Italy for their honeymoon. The couple, who tied the knot last weekend in an intimate outdoor ceremony, jetted to Lake Como to celebrate. 7 Dani, 28, and her West Ham footballer husband, 28, checked into stunning five-star resort Villa d'Este. The pair shared photos from their stay, with snaps of them looking smitten as they admired the picturesque lake views. Dani captioned the post: "Perfect honeymoon." In another photo, Dani flashed a smile as they sipped cocktails and enjoyed Italian food. She looked incredible in a one-shoulder cream dress, while Jarrod opted for a blue and white striped shirt. Dani also revealed a special note and a bottle of champagne from hotel staff. The message read: "Dear Mr and Mrs Bowen. Welcome to beautiful Lake Como. I wish you a memorable honeymoon." She showed off the jawdropping lakeside views from their £5,000 suite, which boasts a balcony and living area. The former Love Island star also posted snaps of the food - including pizza, pasta and a selection of pastries. Moment Dani Dyer and Jarrod Bowen's wedding guests sing very rude football chant about couple Last week Dani told how she was an "emotional wreck" just hours before the ceremony yet was all smiles in a duo of snaps posted to her Instagram page moments after they exchanged their vows. The newlyweds were the picture of wedded bliss while saying 'I do' in front of their nearest and dearest. And at the reception, the happy couple shared a steamy snog on the dance floor after Dani had changed into her party gown. Jarrod could be seen with his arms around his new wife as they locked lips, while Dani threw her head back and clutched hold of a drink. They were surrounded by family and friends, who partied into the night at the glamorous reception. Dani's proud dad Danny Dyer commented on the post, simply writing: "Perfect." Dani chose a stunning off the shoulder gown with corset detail for her big day. Meanwhile West Ham striker Jarrod looked dapper in a black suit. Dani took to Instagram to share snaps from their big day, simply captioning them: "The Bowens. She was flooded with messages from fans, with one writing: "Stunning massive congratulations to you both !!!! You both deserve the love & happiness." Ahead of the ceremony Dani confessed she was an "emotional wreck" and told her followers: "I can't believe that I'm packing my bridesmaid's bags. "I am such an emotional wreck at the moment, I'm going to be a cry-y bride and I really don't want to be, but I feel like I'm going to be." The sports ace popped the question on a romantic boat trip in Ibiza. Dani previously opened up about her plans for the big day. Speaking previously to Fabulous, she said: "We've found the venue, which is beautiful. It's giving Bridgerton vibes. I want violins. 'I'm just praying it doesn't rain. We're getting married in the UK, so you never know!' 7 7 7
Daily Mail
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Dani Dyer honeymoons at Lake Como in Italy at £3,000 a night exclusive resort after lavish 'Bridgerton-themed' wedding to Jarrod Bowen
Dani Dyer has shared pictures from her honeymoon with fans following her wedding to footballer husband Jarrod Bowen last weekend. The former Love Island star, 28, and the West Ham captain, 28, tied the knot during an intimate ceremony surrounded by their closest friends and family. After saying 'I do', the loved-up couple jetted out of the UK to Italy 's stunning Lake Como. The pair stayed at the exclusive Villa d'Este, a stunning five-star resort that overlooks the picturesque lake. Sharing pictures from her stay, Dani looked radiant as she posed in a gorgeous one-shouldered cream dress while enjoying a cocktail. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. After saying 'I do', the loved-up couple jetted out of the UK to Italy's stunning Lake Como for their first week as a married couple Dani also revealed the sweet message and bottle of champagne hotel staff had left her and Jarrod as they checked into their lakeside view suite. The couple are believed to have stayed in a luxurious £5,000 suite, which boasts its own balcony and dedicated living area. As they checked out the resort's ancient grounds, Dani also shared pictures of the divine food she's been enjoying. She simply captioned the post: 'Perfect honeymoon.' Fans flooded her with comments, as one follower told her: 'Married life suits you.' Dani dazzled in a £10,000 designer gown by Suzanne Neville for her wedding ceremony, before changing into a stunning lace minidress for the raucous reception. The Bridgerton-themed wedding took place at the five star Langley Hotel, which sits on the estate of the third Duke of Marlborough, in former royal hunting grounds. White rose petals lined the aisle, with floral sculptures and candles creating a stunning backdrop which the bride and groom shared a kiss in front of. The fun was kicked off by father of the bride Danny, who led a wedding breakfast chant of the rude West Ham anthem, 'Bowen's on fire and he's sh***ing Dani Dyer,' to the 1997 hit Freed from Desire, changing the lyrics to say 'married'. While Dani's sister Sunnie was one of six bridesmaids, who all wowed in matching one shoulder pink dresses. After Dani and Jarrod exchanged their vows, the couple were quick to indulge in their huge wedding cake, with the happy couple seen lifting a huge slice in a fun video. The reception also boasted a live band who serenaded Dani as she shared a sweet father-daughter dance with Danny. Dani previously revealed she will take on a double-barrel surname after the wedding, becoming Dyer-Bowen.
Motor 1
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Sheesh: Someone Paid $1 Million for an NSX-R
If there was any lingering doubt that the original Honda NSX was a classic (sold in the States as an Acura), this should dispel that notion. At Broad Arrow's Concorso d'Eleganza Villa D'Este auction, someone paid €934,375 for this 2003 NSX-R. At today's exchange rate, that's $1,061,866. Sheesh . A little history should help put this crazy number into context. The NSX-R was the lightest, most focused, most special version of the original NSX—and one of the rarest. Honda made the NSX-R in two batches, first from 1992 to 1995, then again from 2002 to 2005 following a facelift. The second was by far the rarer version, with Honda building fewer than 140 examples, all for the Japanese market, according to the Broad Arrow listing. Photo by: This example is finished in the classic Championship White livery with color-matched BBS wheels and red interior trim. It has just 16,000 kilometers (9,942 miles) on the odometer, and naturally, it looks immaculate. Data from classic-car value tracker indicates that this was the first 2002-2005 NSX-R to come up for public sale in some time, and it went for far more than any recent 1992-1995 NSX-R auction. The next closest was a 1995 NSX-R Broad Arrow sold at its 2023 Monterey auction for $632,000, and even that was an outlier. Astoundingly, this isn't the most expensive NSX ever. The first example of the second-generation NSX and the first example of a 2022 NSX Type-S both sold for $1.1 million in charity auctions. 12 Source: More on the NSX Ayrton Senna Was a Samurai in Tube Socks When Best Motoring Pitched the Best of Japan Against Supercars Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Top Gear
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
The stunning new BMW Speedtop is a £500k V8 shooting brake spun off an M8
The stunning new BMW Speedtop is a £500k V8 shooting brake spun off an M8 BMW reveals delightful, practical big boy limited to just 70 models and yeah, you want one Skip 19 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. 1 / 19 When is a BMW Touring not a Touring? When it's a Speedtop, an M8-based, £500k limited run special that's just been unveiled at the annual festival of loveliness that is the Villa d'Este Concours d'Elegance. 'The BMW Concept Speedtop is characterised first of all by its profile,' head of BMW Group Design Adrian van Hooydonk explains. 'It is unique in the automotive industry. In this way, we have created an exclamation mark for our entire line-up of vehicles, especially for the Touring models.' Advertisement - Page continues below BMW, of course, has a long history of rolling out emotionally resonant one-offs at the historic event on the shore of Lake Como. More recently, though, the company has showcased its bandwidth by putting them into production. In 2015, the 3.0 CSL homage blew a fair few minds and 50 were eventually made. Last year it was the turn of the Skytop, an elegant coupe/convertible with a subtly eye-popping graduated paint-job, 50 of which are coming to life in a special facility within BMW's Dingolfing plant in Bavaria. The paint-shop there has phenomenal capability and there's even a saddlery for the finest in leathery interior makeovers. The Speedtop leans into all the possibilities while doffing its cap at the mysteriously alluring Shooting Brake idea, while perhaps permitting echoes of the eternally cool late Nineties M Coupe. (Quick note: a brake was a form of carriage back in the 19th century, and the shooting bit references adaptations to the body to suit hunting parties. Now you know…) A clear evolution of the Skytop's look and feel, it has the same sharky prow, the lights are slimmed down to the point of barely being visible, and the signature kidney grille is illuminated and prominent – though rather less so than on other current high-end BMWs. The eye is quickly drawn to the central 'spline' on the bonnet which is picked up again and continues along the roof. And, as on the Skytop, the Speedtop looks resplendent in its expensive paint job, which magically morphs from 'floating Sunstone Maroon' to 'floating Sundown Silver'. This is not a car you want to park under any trees for fear of despoilment by berry-consuming avians. Advertisement - Page continues below Other exterior highlights include the bespoke alloy wheels, with their turbine blade look, and the way the full-length glasshouse blends into the propulsive rear shoulders. In the past, BMW has worked with Italian carozzeria such as Pininfarina and Zagato to create cars like this, but the Speedtop suggests that the company is rather enjoying being its own coachbuilder. Skip 20 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. 1 / 20 It's actually more difficult to reconfigure the interior, so the kinship with the 8 Series is easier to detect inside. But the Speedtop still pushes the limits of BMW's personalisation/bespoke programme. There's brown 'Sundown Maroon' leather inside that swathes the dashboard, door tops and centre console. That's strongly contrasted with the 'Moonstone white' leather that covers the seats, dividing the dynamic and functional areas of the interior. Although we're not sure how functional white leather really is. Never mind the birds wrecking the exterior, you'd think twice about parking denim-clad posterior in here. 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* As on the outside, there's a 'spline' inside the car, illuminated within the two-tone leather in the headlining. There are shades of Art Deco here, another nod to the late Twenties masterpieces that enliven concours lawns. The rear seats feature bespoke luggage from Italian specialist, Schedoni, held in place with leather straps. Then there's the, erm, boot. Can we call it that? Again, we're talking Prada shopping bag rather than Lidl here. It's split level, the upper lid covered in the same leather that's used elsewhere, the lower one surprisingly spacious. The storage compartment is lit throughout. Nice touch. It's also a BMW M8 underneath the bespoke bodywork, so motive force comes from the 523bhp, 4.4-litre, twin-turbocharged S63 V8 engine as used by the previous gen M5. So it has the guts to go with the visual glory, should the owner ever feel the need to bury no doubt bespoke brogue into the carpet. We suspect collectors will be adding the Speedtop to their Skytops, though there will be 70 of the former rather than the latter's 50. A curious imbalance that might push up Skytop values. Imagine both parked up with a Riva Aquarama bobbing gently on the lake beneath. Aaaand… you're back in the room.
