Latest news with #VivienneWestwood
The Guardian
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
TV tonight: Blue documentary about OnlyFans star Bonnie
10pm, Channel 4You might have heard about Bonnie Blue – the OnlyFans 'content creator' who made tabloid headlines when she announced she had slept with 1,057 men in 12 hours earlier this year. As her profile rises, so too do the questions about empowerment v pandering to male sexual fantasy. This documentary is sure to be controversial as it follows her for six months to find out who she is and what she claims to stand for. Hollie Richardson 8pm, Channel 4The grand final! The remaining bakers are set two epic challenges, starting with a task no self-respecting modern patissier will fail: creating something that might go viral. Then, after an elimination, the surviving two teams spend seven hours making a train-themed banquet to feed 120 guests. Jack Seale 8pm, Channel 5It's incredible to think lobster was once considered 'poor man's food' – now it's at the heart of a seafood revival in Johnshaven, as Jules discovers during his tramp across Aberdeenshire. Elsewhere, Helen goes kayaking in Kirkcudbright and JB helps build a reconstruction of an Anglo-Saxon burial ship. Ali Catterall 9pm, BBC OneThis week's hour of needle-based feats is all about paying homage to influential designers. Home furnishings are given the punk treatment in honour of Vivienne Westwood, contestants create their own wrap dress in tribute to Diane von Fürstenberg and Versace is channelled for a series of luxurious garments. Alexi Duggins 9pm, Channel 5 Dan Snow teams up with Dr Kate Lister to deliver a lively history lesson about what living in Roman Pompeii was like. They start by comparing the people's differing livelihoods and wealth, from merchants to slaves. HR Sign up to What's On Get the best TV reviews, news and features in your inbox every Monday after newsletter promotion 9pm, Sky DocumentariesRoberto Suárez Gómez and Pablo Escobar once laughed while watching Scarface together, saying Alejandro Sosa and Tony Montana were based on them. That's according to Suárez's son in this three-parter that looks into the Bolivian's control of global cocaine and his influence in politics – which led to his acquaintance with the Nazi criminal Klaus Barbie, AKA 'the butcher of Lyon'. HR Racing: Glorious Goodwood 1pm, ITV1. Day one of the festival, featuring the Goodwood Cup at 3.05pm.
Sydney Morning Herald
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
The dream purchase soprano Danielle de Niese finds ‘hard to justify'
This story is part of the July 27 edition of Sunday Life. See all 14 stories. Each week, we quiz a prominent person about their style and the inspiration behind it. Ahead, opera singer Danielle de Niese. How would you describe your style? Diva glam. What's the oldest thing in your wardrobe? A white blouse given to me by Donna Karan. I wore it on the cover of my debut album, Handel Arias, in 2007. And the most recent addition? A white leather Gucci belt with the classic gold GG buckle. What would you wear… … on a first date? On my first date with my husband I wore jeans, a white lace shirt that had a train at the back and high heels with a pearl ankle strap. … on a plane? Black trousers, a shirt, jumper, big scarf and my Brooks tennis shoes. … on the red carpet? I've worked with some amazing designers: Marchesa, Temperley, Vivienne Westwood; a favourite is a fuchsia corseted gown that Vivienne made for me. And I wear Christian Louboutin 'Nude' heels for darker skin. What's your favourite fashion era? I love the art deco period. When I did The Merry Widow here in Australia in 2017, I was in seventh heaven in all the 1920s gowns. The art deco era has style, sleek lines and feminine silhouettes without being that corseted, 'poofy' bottom period. Who's your favourite designer? I love Vivienne Westwood so much, her blend of edgy, rock 'n' roll and feminine. It sums up my style: I like things to be strong, fun and make a statement but also be feminine – and feminine doesn't always mean soft. What's your fragrance of choice? I wear Lolita Lempicka.
The Age
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
The dream purchase soprano Danielle de Niese finds ‘hard to justify'
This story is part of the July 27 edition of Sunday Life. See all 14 stories. Each week, we quiz a prominent person about their style and the inspiration behind it. Ahead, opera singer Danielle de Niese. How would you describe your style? Diva glam. What's the oldest thing in your wardrobe? A white blouse given to me by Donna Karan. I wore it on the cover of my debut album, Handel Arias, in 2007. And the most recent addition? A white leather Gucci belt with the classic gold GG buckle. What would you wear… … on a first date? On my first date with my husband I wore jeans, a white lace shirt that had a train at the back and high heels with a pearl ankle strap. … on a plane? Black trousers, a shirt, jumper, big scarf and my Brooks tennis shoes. … on the red carpet? I've worked with some amazing designers: Marchesa, Temperley, Vivienne Westwood; a favourite is a fuchsia corseted gown that Vivienne made for me. And I wear Christian Louboutin 'Nude' heels for darker skin. What's your favourite fashion era? I love the art deco period. When I did The Merry Widow here in Australia in 2017, I was in seventh heaven in all the 1920s gowns. The art deco era has style, sleek lines and feminine silhouettes without being that corseted, 'poofy' bottom period. Who's your favourite designer? I love Vivienne Westwood so much, her blend of edgy, rock 'n' roll and feminine. It sums up my style: I like things to be strong, fun and make a statement but also be feminine – and feminine doesn't always mean soft. What's your fragrance of choice? I wear Lolita Lempicka.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I found a Vivienne Westwood top for 40p during little known charity shop event, here's where to head for insane bargains
A BARGAIN hunter has revealed how she picked up a Vivenne Westwood designer top for 40p at a money-saving charity shop event. Becky Chorlton, who posts under @beckysbazaar, visited Care UK for their 'fill a bag for £10' day. 5 5 5 She was able to stuff armfuls of clothes into a carrier bag, for a tenner, and the items were so good that she ended up filling three bags. In a clip which has racked up over 8,000 likes, she said: 'This is my official petition for every charity shop in the UK to start doing fill-a-bag events, because the bargains are insane. 'They were celebrating two years since they opened, and they just desperately needed to clear stock to make room for donations. 'Every bag was £10, and you basically could just go around the charity shop, rummage in bins and look on rails, and put as much clothing or shoes that could fit in each bag.' Her top find was the Vivienne Westwood shirt for 40p, but she managed to completely update her wardrobe in the charity shop spree. She added: 'Honestly, if you're a reseller or you just need new clothes for your wardrobe, make sure you keep your eyes peeled for events like this, because I can't even tell you how much fun.' The event took place at the Warrington store to celebrate them being open for two years, and included items across women, men, children, and babies. Becky admitted the event was 'crazy and chaotic' and also 'super busy', and said you have to be patient and willing to dig to find bargains. However, she did have a top tip for fitting more clothes in your bag. She advised that you should roll the items to make them 'super small', to get the most for your tenner. Every item in her bag ended up costing her 40p, and people were hugely impressed with her bargains. One person commented on the clip: 'I was here for this was sooo good.' Another added: 'I want to attend one of these I love clothes.' A third wrote: 'Brilliant idea id love it.' 5 CHARITY HAUL Becky previously revealed she has made £100,000 rummaging through old clothes and flogging the gems she finds. Becky, from Lymm, Cheshire, started by selling pieces from her own wardrobe on second-hand clothing platforms Depop and Vinted while studying for a masters at Exeter University in 2019. Five years on, she rakes in up to £3,000 a month selling pre-loved goods. One of the entrepreneur's biggest sales was an old leather Red Bull jacket that she found at a car boot sale. 'I paid £30 and it sold for £250,' says Becky proudly. 'That's pretty rare, but it's a good example of what you can find if you look hard enough.' With 269,000 followers on TikTok, 127,000 on Instagram and a booming business, Becky has no plans to throw in the thrifting towel. She has kitted out her flat in second-hand furniture and might branch out into selling homeware in the future.
The Guardian
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
‘Perfect match': Charli xcx in Vivienne Westwood becomes gen Z's bridal muse
Charli xcx is a British pop star known for pioneering trends. Last summer she turned the word 'Brat' into a cultural phenomenon complete with a uniform featuring 'a pack of cigs, a Bic lighter, and a strappy white top with no bra.' So it came as somewhat of a surprise to fans when, last weekend, she opted for a more classic bridal look to marry George Daniel, the drummer in the band the 1975. Arriving at Hackney town hall in east London, the bride wore a white sculpted corseted minidress from Vivienne Westwood. Even her accessories veered towards the traditional: a bouquet of locally grown white cosmos and dahlias, a short white veil, and slingback heels. Despite the look being more conventional than defiant, Alexandra Macon, the weddings editor of and founder of the e-commerce site Over The Moon, describes the pop star's choice of designer as a 'perfect match'. 'Vivienne Westwood has forged a legacy as a true 'anti-bride' icon in the world of bridal fashion,' Macon said. In 2008, Sex and the City's Carrie Bradshaw was jilted at the altar by Mr Big while wearing a floor-sweeping corseted gown from the British designer. Yet even without the couple's eventual happy ending, a Westwood wedding dress has been desired by millennial brides ever since. Seventeen years later, gen Z have welcomed their own bridal muse. This time the hemline may be shorter but the brand remains the same. Charli xcx's dress was inspired by the Cocotte, a style of dress Westwood first unveiled in her autumn/winter 1995 collection. Featuring a swooping neckline, a waist-cinching corset and draping detail on the hip, the original paid homage to the dresses worn by the 17th-century French author and courtesan Ninon de l'Enclos. Westwood was one of the first to subvert the historical flat corset. Instead of lacing there are zip fastenings, and while the corset still moulds the body there are stretch panels for comfort. Since then, the brand has launched numerous iterations of the silhouette. Off-the-peg versions start from £3,200. The style is as popular among celebrities as it is with non-famous brides. In 2005, Dita Von Teese wore a billowing purple version. Hailey Bieber wore a mini take on it for her nuptials, while Demi Lovato chose a longer length and added a cathedral-style veil. In June, the Hot Milk star Vicky Krieps wore a rose-patterned version for her Greek island wedding, while the model Daisy Lowe customised hers with a bustle and side slit. Sign up to Fashion Statement Style, with substance: what's really trending this week, a roundup of the best fashion journalism and your wardrobe dilemmas solved after newsletter promotion Such is its ubiquity that last year Vogue declared it 'the wedding dress of the decade'. Macon describes the silhouette as 'instantly recognisable and beloved, which is why we see it again and again on brides'. A finale bridal look has been the brand's show signature since the 1990s when the model Sara Stockbridge was an unconventional bride, carrying her baby down the catwalk in a dress depicting Jean-Honoré Fragonard's 1797 painting The Swarm of Cupids. Bridal is now a core part of the business with a dedicated atelier. In April, Vivienne Westwood staged its first standalone bridal show. After trying on 120 dresses in her search for her perfect dress, the writer and influencer Katherine Ormerod was surprised to find herself choosing a Cocotte. 'No one wants to be a basic bitch and feel like what they're wearing is ubiquitous, but also after all my years working in fashion, I've seen the distinction between something that is trend-led and 'everywhere' and design which is iconic, timeless and popular for a reason,' she says. The Cocotte dress is also a hot ticket item on resale and rental platforms. Ormerod says that 'in contrast to a sea of algorithmically fine-tuned brands and designs', it 'feels like a bit of a FU to the lace and full train'. Six months after her wedding, Ormerod sold hers. 'I can't think of anything sadder than that beautiful dress hanging, Miss Havisham-like, in a dust bag for ever. It wasn't a hard sell: within a fortnight it had found its new bride.'
