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Times
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Times
10 cool summer buys under £140
When the sun is shining and the heat is overwhelming, keep things simple with graphic prints and a monochromatic palette. H&M's shirt and shorts co-ord (Nos 2 and 3) is a foolproof way to look pulled together while keeping cool. Layer over a bikini and wear it with some flip-flops for the beach, or team with leather ballet flats and some bold earrings for the city. If even a co-ord feels like too much effort, Mint Velvet (No 1) and Cos (No 5) have nailed the waisted striped dress. Whatever you choose, don't forget to accessorise. Sunglasses, while hiding the after-effects of a sleepless night in the heat, also add acres of polish and style to any outfit. Try something that makes a subtle statement to help lift even the most basic combo. I'm taken with this style from Massimo Dutti (No 6): they will look great on faces with sharp features. 1. £130, 2. Shirt, £44.99, 3. Shorts, £37.99, 4. Sunglasses, £27, • Read more fashion advice and style inspiration from our experts 5. Dress, £85. Bag, £135. Shoes, £65. Sunglasses, £110, Cos x Linda Farrow. All 6. £69.95, 7. £15, 8. Dress, £135, 9. Shorts, £18.99, 10. Top, £25. Skirt, £79. Both
Daily Mail
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Anne Hathaway enjoys a VERY rare family day out in NYC with her husband and two sons
Anne Hathaway showcased her summer style when she was seen on a rare family outing with her husband and sons on Wednesday. The actress, 42, who was spotted on a stylish solo outing recently, displayed her toned arms as she walked through New York City in a strappy cream, pink, blue and yellow floral sundress. The Oscar winner wore a wide brimmed straw hat over her long, dark locks, protecting her flawless complexion from the harsh summer sun. She appeared to be wearing natural looking makeup behind her dark sunglasses. The Idea of You star wore brown strappy sandals, and carried a cream tone purse. Hathaway held the hand of her son Jonathan, nine, who looked adorable in a blue and red basketball jersey with a pair of light blue shorts featuring black lightening bolts, and blue sneakers. Her younger son, Jack, five, showed his own team spirit wearing a long black and yellow San Francisco jersey with black sneakers. The Princess Diaries star shares her kids with her husband of nearly 13 years, Adam Schulman, 44. The James Banks Jewelry founder looked relaxed in a long sleeve white T-shirt, straight leg jeans and gray sneakers. His silver hair was closely cropped. Hathaway recently completed work on Verity, a thriller, as a writer unable to finish her books following an accident. The film is based on the Colleen Hoover best-seller by the same name. Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett also star in the project. Hathaway and her husband will be working together on the upcoming Yesteryear. The film based on the forthcoming novel by Caro Claire Burke, focuses on a trad-wife social media influencer who portrays her perfect life on a ranch with her husband and six kids, but doesn't disclose she does it with the help of modern amenities and staff. She and Schulman will produce the romantic comedy through their Somewhere Pictures company, per Deadline. The worked together more than a decade ago on the indie thriller Song One with Hathaway in front of the camera, and her husband as a producer. 'At first, I was curious how it would go. People always say don't work with your spouse. But I loved working with him,' Hathaway told People at the time. 'He's really good at this, and he's a wonderful producer. And I feel like I actually learned a lot from him in the process.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Naomi Campbell Ditched Her Signature Brunette to Take Summer's Hottest Hair Color Trend for a Spin
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Naomi Campbell just debuted a bold new look for the summer, and it looks like she was inspired by one of the year's biggest hair color trends. The supermodel appeared at Miley Cyrus's "Every Girl You've Ever Loved" vinyl release in London on June 21, where she ditched her signature dark brunette color and stepped out wearing a lighter, honey blonde hue. Campbell attended the event wearing a black lace mini dress with a large cutout in the chest area along with black slingback pumps. She styled her hair in long, soft curls, and while her color was generally lighter all over, the hair framing her face was lightened to a platinum blonde. This might be the first time the 55-year-old has been blonde since the early 2000s, and given the fact that honey blonde is one of a handful of hair colors that experts predicted would be everywhere in 2025, she didn't pick a bad time to switch things up. Back in May, Bella Hadid swapped her brunette hair for the color during her annual appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, and Millie Bobby Brown showed off the same shade a few months before in February—so it's clear that the experts are onto something. Per hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos, honey blonde can flatter a variety of skin tones, and since it works well with techniques like balayage and highlights, it's a great color to opt for if you want to lighten your tresses for the spring or summer months. 'Warm honey blonde adds a sun-kissed glow that feels effortless and fresh,' Giannetos previously told Marie Claire. 'It's universally flattering and works beautifully with soft, voluminous styling.' Of course, hair color has potential to be harsh or damaging to your strands, so if you choose to take inspiration from Campbell and jump on the honey blonde train, just remember to consult a professional colorist first. And if you're already a part of the club, read ahead for some must-have products for keeping your blonde as bright as can be. This drugstore favorite frees bleached and highlighted hair from brassiness and yellow tones—and it's only $10. View Deal This rich hair mask comes in handy for when you want to get rid of brassiness while also making sure your hair stays as moisturized as possible. View Deal Infused with hyaluronic acid, this light serum hydrates the hair while protecting against heat damage and breakage. View Deal
Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Times
The ‘wonderbra' for men, and nine other new menswear trends
The international fashion circuit kicks off with menswear in Italy, and as the shows take place in the heat of Milan, they are perfectly timed for presenting on the catwalk what we will see in a year's time on the streets all over the world. This season it was all about relaxed style — from silk eveningwear to driving blousons and comfortable and flexible suede moccasins. The look is elegant but not formal, a grown-up take on warm-weather chic. You may not think of leather for summer, but then there is leather and there is leather. Summer leather needs to be soft and supple, as seen at Montblanc, the makers of Swiss pens, watches and leather goods, which launched its first fashion collection with 16 looks for spring/summer 2026 designed by the artistic director Marco Tomasetta. These jackets, shorts, shirts and trousers have a subtle summer colour palette — mustard, brown, blue and green — and feature the quirky detailing that speaks of the firm's enduring association with the film-maker Wes Anderson. There are multiple pockets for your pens and a '4810' embossed pattern referencing the height of the mountain of Mont Blanc in metres. But the key is the softness. Which is also Brunello Cucinelli's starting point with leather. Alessio Piastrelli, the menswear director at the brand, says, 'It's difficult to wear a leather jacket during the summer, so we were looking for a special leather that is all about weight.' He settled on a lightweight, supple quality. 'It's a really beautiful, soft nubuck,' he says, citing an ecru leather trench coat as well as pieces in colours like orange and red. There's also an ecru shirt and a black zip-up blouson. 'This is not the big-sized approach to leather of the Eighties and Nineties.' Instead this is tailored leather, to be worn elegantly. Not rugged or oversized styles, but a sleek look. Summer colours usually lean towards neutrals and naturals, with a heavy dose of navy and white. This season we're seeing some pastels — 'dirty' pinks, sky blues and mustards at Prada, for example — but the real story is the use of colour as a highlight. Prada also has a strong red for this purpose, with a few pops of bold green, yellow and blue for sporty track pants with contrast side stripe. Meanwhile Massimo Alba introduced a rich 'grape' purple in a double-breasted jacket-cum-peacoat and a terry towelling short-sleeve shirt. Giorgio Armani also breaks from his greige palette to bring us shades of mauve. But it is to the king of colour, our very own Sir Paul Smith, that we have to look for a masterclass in using hues to spice up a summer wardrobe. Returning to show in Milan for the first time in several years, he presented a collection full of colour and prints. The source, he told us, was a book he bought 25 years ago in a street market in Cairo with his wife, Pauline, which had photographs of Egypt that had been hand-tinted. 'The entire colour palette is from that, and the prints are from photographs I took of the reflections in the water when we went down the Nile on a felucca,' the designer says. So look out for a sleeveless orange V-neck and socks and trainers, a yellow suede jacket, dusty pink trousers and red shorts. 'I just like the optimism of colour. Pauline always calls colour in an outfit a punctuation mark, because while a rock star can wear all red, or an actor can on a red carpet, most of us would just wear a colourful shirt or a belt or a sock.' • Read more luxury reviews, advice and insights from our experts If there's a competition going on to see who can make the bendiest shoes then Zegna and Santoni are tied in first place. Zegna had leather slippers that literally fold in half, with a flexible flat sole, while Santoni, the shoemaker from the Le Marche region in Italy, has a folding driving shoe with a natty orange rubber sole so you make a statement every time you cross your legs. This flex is more to do with on-foot comfort than any space-saving you achieve by compressing your footwear in your luggage — although this seems to be a selling point too. Elsewhere there are woven leather lace-ups at Emporio Armani and leather mules at Canali and Zegna, all of which are flexible. As is the Shanghai monk strap range at Church's, so called because these models are based on a pair from 1929 sent to the factory in Northampton by the grandson of their owner as a curiosity. It arrived from Shanghai, hence the name of today's interpretation. These have a leather fringed apron, brogueing and are made with a mix of materials, often calfskin and linen. They are a distinctive summer choice, like a sort of golf shoe mixed with a co-respondent. The originals were on show in Milan, displaying the worn Church's logo on the bendy rubber sole. The new variants have been distressed to look like the source pair, so no breaking in is necessary. Luca Larenza took over one of Milan's regular flower stalls to present his handmade crocheted knits (alongside his equally handmade ceramics). The knitwear, a sporty polo in aquamarine cotton and a crewneck in beige, illustrated what he can do with an open-stitch effect, which is very comfortable in the summer. At Canali there was a zip-up ecru collared cardigan also in crochet. 'It's inspired by knitted, fingerless driving gloves, and we took that idea and applied it to knitwear,' Stefano Canali, the president and CEO of the company, explained. At Giorgio Armani, too, there were summer knits with big stitches that had a crocheted appearance in ecru and pale mint. It's all about the artisanal look and a ventilated feel. A number of brands showed cars alongside their collections. There was a classic caramel Porsche 911T at Canali to mark the collection's Gran Turismo theme that saw relaxed pleated trousers (good for sitting behind the steering wheel) and cropped blousons in brown suede and natural and ecru linen for the gentleman driver. There was a beautiful vintage Lamborghini at Tod's, where the granddaddy of driving shoes, the rubber pebble-soled Gommino, had a whole show dedicated to it. The famous loafer-style moccasins, on display here in suede in a range of colours, also provide the inspiration for many of Tod's other styles that are co-opting the pebbles, like deck shoes and even sneakers. Ferrari, as you would expect, has great driving shoes, and also high-top driving 'sneakers' in a technical knit, similar looking to the boots that Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc actually wear when racing. But, more than that, Rocco Iannone, the creative director of Ferrari Style, continues to develop pieces that subtly reference the factory in Maranello, like a two-piece garment-dyed denim boiler suit in the Rosso Maison red with custom rivets featuring the prancing horse logo. The most literal racer offer came from Fay, which proudly showed two vintage Alfa Romeo race cars to support its collaboration with the driver Ronnie Kessel, the son of the F1 driver Loris. The collection featured all manner of cropped race jackets, including a limited edition cotton style (only 70 pieces will be made) with quilted lining that looks like you're about to step from the pits into your Le Mans car. • Read more fashion advice and style inspiration from our experts The Italian quest for how to parlay its sartorial tradition into contemporary form continues apace. This week saw many variations on jackets and trousers that had little to do with the established notch lapel classic with matching trousers most commonly associated with traditional tailoring, though that combo is by no means finished. But we have certainly come to the point where a chore jacket, or a tailored bomber, is an option for a smartly dressed man who is not so much looking to make a fashion statement as express stylish elegance. These jackets are characterised by being unstructured and often feature practical on-show pockets. Corneliani is exploring this with a cotton button-up chore jacket with four large flap pockets on the front, an ecru suede blouson with two button-up chest flap pockets, and a tailored outerwear piece with drawstring fastening at a stand-up collar, as well as a cotton zip-up shirt jacket again with flap pockets at the chest. If you can match this type of jacket with trousers in the same fabric, you have a modern take on the suit. Summer eveningwear can often feel like it's designed for formal occasions like Ascot. But in Milan there was an alternative, modern take where the idea is to look superlight. Leading the charge is Brioni, which has a history of innovation dating back to the 1950s, when it started to introduce 'ice cream' colours to tailoring. Now, under its executive design director, Norbert Stumpfl, it's pushing the boundaries again with extremely luxurious fabrics and eveningwear that is anything but formal. 'It's very modern, you just put on a shirt and trousers, but they're made in the most beautiful fluid silk or embroidered in gold,' he says. 'We try to take everything out, all the construction. We don't weigh our wearer down, we make him feel completely at ease. Nothing stuffy, nothing heavy.' • Agnès b on 50 years in fashion: from Breton stripes to dressing Bowie There's one summer fabric that's getting a billowing airing this season and that's silk. At Giorgio Armani the silk came thick (well, thin actually — which is the point) and fast. From a Nehru-collared fuchsia suit to geometric patterns printed on silk shirt-jackets with matching trousers, to silk shirts with a dégradé effect, to more conventional tailored jackets and trousers. A standout was a gossamer-fine black silk evening suit that makes you look like you are floating. It's comfortable and speaks of luxurious, indolent days in the sun. Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana threw a veritable pyjama party on their catwalk. A style first shown by the duo in the 1990s, the collection placed pyjamas centre stage. These are an Italian classic — striped and in lightweight cotton jacquard, these PJs are for day and night — with the evening pieces also embroidered with crystals and stones. The pyjama theme also surfaced at Emporio Armani, but while Dolce & Gabbana's take evoked lounging in a Venetian palazzo, the Emporio Armani version was straight out of Marrakesh, with big, bold and flowing striped cotton trousers. Meanwhile, at Zegna washed silk pyjama-style striped jackets, shirts and trousers felt more like something you might see on a global traveller — maybe in Dubai, for example, which is where the brand actually showed its spring/summer collection before bringing it to Milan. It was a season of extremes where trousers are concerned. I'm not sure what to call Prada's new shorts for men, so cropped that there are no leg parts as such. If Paul Mescal's Gucci style from last year was the micro short, maybe these are nano shorts? Or just pants, but not in the American sense. At the other end of the spectrum are Emporio Armani's voluminous harem pants. And somewhere in between are Dunhill's Gurkha trousers. Dunhill's creative director is a fan of the style, which sees the waistband extend round to the side where it fastens. 'The great thing about the Gurkha is that it comes from the military wardrobe, where so much of classic menswear originates,' Holloway says. 'It gives a flattering silhouette, sitting high on the waist. And because of how it is cut it really is the equivalent of a Wonderbra for men,' he says with a laugh. Expect them to sell out.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Aligne is the cool-girl fashion brand everyone's talking about - and you can shop it now for up to 40% off
East London-based fashion brand Aligne has quickly become a fashion girl's must-have, and the good news is you can now shop the brand — and a selection of its staple pieces — for up to 40 per cent off (yes, really). In just a few short years from its conception in 2020, the brand has earned itself a loyal following, including celebrity fans such as Katie Holmes and Rochelle Humes, who was spotted in the Madeline Cross Back Midi Dress - now reduced by over half price. With British summertime well and truly underway (has anyone else been melting this past week?), there's never been a better time to upgrade your summer wardrobe, and now is the perfect opportunity to do so for less. From seasonal linens that are perfect for tackling the heatwave to Aligne's signature denim and even occasion wear, there's a wide range of styles available - and we're crushing on every single thing. Ready to say hello to your best wardrobe yet? Shop the Aligne pieces in our basket below - but be quick, as these savings won 't be around for long. Aligne Madeline Cross Back Midi Dress Create simple, stylish summer outfits in a flash with the Madeline Cross Back Midi. Crafted from high-quality linen and made from at least 50 per cent conscious materials, the lightweight dress is perfect for braving the heat - and looks great paired with your favourite pair of sandals. With a Scandinavian-inspired look, the blue stripe design boasts an eye catching cross-back design and modest square neckline, making it perfect for office attire, as well as casual affairs. £49.49 (save £99.51) Shop Aligne Lupin Linen Tie Waistcoat A waistcoat is a versatile addition to your summer wardrobe, and we love this linen version. Lightweight enough to wear throughout the heatwave, this piece is made from 52 per cent linen and 24 per cent organic cotton for a comfortable finish. With a cheeky tie-front detailing and scoop neck design, this looks just as good dressed up with a fitted skirt and simple heels as it does dressed down with your favourite pair of slouchy jeans. £59.49 (save £59.51) Shop Aligne Rigid Barrel Leg Jeans Speaking of jeans, why not upgrade your denim collection with this barrel leg pair? Exceedingly comfortable and oh-so on-trend, this relaxed fit boasts seams at the knee for added curve, as well as side and back patch pockets and a mid-rise fit. Part of our summer wardrobe, we're pairing ours with a fitted white tee for a put-together, off-duty look that can never go wrong. £49.49 (save £45.51) Shop Aligne Puff Sleeve Satin Mini Dress Summer wedding? Sorted. Dare to go bold in this puff sleeve mini dress in a lime green hue that will look perfect with your summer tan. With a flattering fit and flare silhouette, the structured jacquard material has been made to hold its shape, and boasts a flirty scoop neckline for an all-eyes-on-you look. £74.49 (save £70.51) Shop Aligne Gabriella Broderie Cotton Dress Another dress, this one perfect for everyday wear, the Gabriella Broderie Cotton Dress is an Aligne bestseller - and for good reason. Casual yet bound to earn you a myriad of compliments, the casual design boasts an empire waistline with gathered detailing, a sweet broderie floral design, and a shirt collar. Perfect for both summer office wear and events, we love wearing ours with a pair of cowboy boots for an on-trend look. £74.49 (save £70.51) Shop Aligne Emmet Striped Knitted Polo Boasting similar vibes to a certain designer brand for much less, we're currently crushing on the Emmet Knitted Polo. Let's face it, the British weather is far from predictable, and for those summer days where there's still a slight chill in the air, we're pairing this with barrel leg jeans and slip-on shoes for a low-key yet put together look. £39.49 (save £39.51) Shop Aligne Gabriella Denim Dress A fan favourite from the Aligne collection, this Gabriella Denim Dress will quickly become a staple in your collection - for both summer and autumn. Made from buttery soft denim and featuring an empire waistband, double patch pockets and a shirt collar, wear it with platform sandals during the day, and your favourite pair of knee-high boots come evening. £59.49 (save £59.51) Shop Aligne ED Hope Peplum Denim Top Another addition to your denim collection, this peplum top boasts a centre back zip fastening, crew neckline and patch pockets - and it's a perfect addition to your summer wardrobe. Be brave and go for a full double denim look, or, for something a little more neutral, wear it with a pair of simple white linen trousers for a paired-back take on Scandi style. £45.49 (save £43.51) Shop Aligne Aurelia Waisted Check Dress Gingham is everywhere this season, and the Aurelia Waisted Check Dress is the perfect way to dip your toe into the trend (without the fear of looking like a picnic blanket). With a flattering slim fit design and denim-style detailing, alongside a crew neck and adjustable buckle to create your preferred fit, we're wearing ours with our beloved cowboy boots, or a pair of sandals on casual days. £69.49 (save £69.51) Shop
