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Vogue
30 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Brandy and Monica Have Always Been on the Same Page
Countless fashion moments have marked the illustrious careers of Brandy and Monica—and they discuss many of them in the latest installment of Life in Looks—but let's start with the one that has launched a million memes: the tri-strap, block-heeled white sandals Monica wore for 1995's 'Before You Walk out of My Life' video. 'Baby, the white shoes? If I could recall who put them out, I would give them a call—do you understand me? They got it right until they got to my feet!' Monica says of the questionable footwear. A far less polarizing look graced the cover of Brandy's debut album the year prior. 'I wanted to be different, I wanted to showcase my braids, I loved hats at the time, so I wanted to have that hat swag,' she says of the cream separates and brown newsboy cap. 'And Brandy's braids were the thing,' Monica adds. While both women have flexed their individuality over the years—Monica often in over-the-knee boots ('you could bury me in a pair,' she says) and Brandy donning a durag to an awards show in 2000 ('I thought I needed to be a little hip-hop, she remembers—they've also been known to coordinate. Their seminal 'The Boy is Mine' video saw them in a range of monochromatic looks, and for the Grammy Awards in 1999, they both wore shades of white. Monica's look that evening was especially memorable: fresh from the Chanel runway. The singer had recently spent time in Paris with Karl Lagerfeld and the house team. 'A fitting with the Karl Lagerfeld is just something you don't forget,' she says. Brandy's response? 'I'm lowkey mad that you didn't take me with you to Paris to meet all the Chanel people,' she says. Fast-forward to 2020 when the two reunited for a Verzuz performance. Monica opted for a bustier with a matching jacket and hat—all made from the same monogrammed Fendi trench—while Brandy slipped into jeans, a white turtleneck, and an ikat-print jacket. Their cameos in Ariana Grande's 'The Boy is Mine' remake video called for all black, and when they announced their forthcoming tour, they did so by releasing photos of themselves in white straight jackets made from microphone and headset cords—a nod to how they've been 'wrapped up' in the music industry for 30 years, Monica notes. 'I'm just happy that it finally happened,' Brandy says of the tour. We all are. Above, watch Brandy and Monica reflect on their Life in Looks. Director: Starr Nathan Director of Photography: Dane Brown Editors: Michael Suyeda, Katie Wolford Senior Producer: Bety Dereje Creative Production Coordinator: Anisa Kennar Associate Producer: Lea Donenberg Associate Producer, On Set: Jazz Pitcairn Camera Operator: Moe LaRena Assistant Camera: Josh Catubig Gaffer: Eddie Harold Jr. Audio: Tony Charles Production Assistant: Quinton Johnson Production Coordinator: Tanìa Jones Production Manager: Kristen Helmick Line Producer: Natasha Soto-Albors Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds Post Production Coordinator: Holly Frew Supervising Editor: Kameron Key Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Global Entertainment Director: Sergio Kletnoy Executive Producer: Rahel Gebreyes Senior Director, Video: Romy van den Broeke Senior Director, Programming: Linda Gittleson VP, Video Programming: Thespena Guatieri Images Courtesy Of: Tony Bowen, Thomas Leijgraaff Filmed On Location: The Times Square EDITION
The Herald Scotland
an hour ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Coalition formed to save Modernist landmark from ruin
Designed in 1972 by renowned modernist architect Peter Womersley and influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater, the Category A-listed studio is one of Scotland's most important 20th-century buildings and was once the beating heart of the textile industry in the Borders. Textile designer Bernat Klein, who died in 2014, gained international renown by designing collections here for many famous fashion houses including Chanel and Dior. READ MORE: Modernist masterpiece built for Bernat Klein up for auction Bernat Klein: Fashioning a life in colour Village church for sale as congregation search for new home The studio is currently in a severely dilapidated state and has been on the Buildings at Risk Register since 2002. A condition survey and structural assessment instructed by Scottish Borders Council in 2023 revealed a building with significant and myriad issues due to its prolonged vacancy, water damage, deterioration and acts of vandalism. Now, it has been put up for sale by public auction at the end of the month. Initially, however, the priority is to secure ownership of the property and prevent further deterioration. The National Lottery Heritage Fund's support gives our coalition the confidence to back a competitive bid for the building and have a plan for much-needed emergency repairs. A crowdfunding appeal launched by SHBT is now underway to give the coalition the best fighting chance of purchasing the building at auction. With support from across the heritage and cultural sector, as well as from local politicians, the three organisations have united as the Bernat Klein Studio Coalition. We aim to buy and restore the building in a project that will see the Studio returned to its original use as a design studio, alongside a programme of public engagement. The Category A-listed studio is one of Scotland's most important 20th-century buildings (Image: Phil Wilkinson) Scottish Historic Buildings Trust, whose previous projects have included the restoration of Riddle's Court on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, will oversee the delivery of a repair and restoration project – working with the [[National Trust for Scotland]] and a range of conservation and architectural specialists. Once complete, it is intended the building will provide a permanent base in the [[Scottish Borders]] for the Bernat Klein Foundation, whose creative-led projects include exhibitions, workshops and talks. Professor Alison Harley, Chair of Trustees of the Bernat Klein Foundation, said: "We all want the building to be sensitively conserved and restored to be part of Scotland's creative and cultural heritage for future generations. The Coalition believes that Klein's studio should be returned to its original use, highlighting the important legacy of textile and design and creating an attraction to Scotland and the Scottish Borders. "This is a building that has been kept to the fore by the Peter Womersley group, who have long campaigned to see such internationally celebrated architecture brought back into public use, as is now intended by the Coalition." Philip Long OBE, Chief Executive of the National Trust for Scotland, said: "The Bernat Klein Studio is an outstanding example in Scotland of 20th-century design heritage, combining the entwined legacies of Klein and Womersley – two of the most innovative designers in Scotland of the latter half of the 20th century. After many years, this appeal is an opportunity to help save this remarkable building, which represents an all-too-often overlooked aspect of our recent past, for the nation." The studio is currently in a severely dilapidated state (Image: Phil Wilkinson) Dr Samuel Gallacher, Director of Scottish Historic Buildings Trust, said: "We are so grateful to the Heritage Fund and National Lottery players for their support. Attempting to buy at auction is a real unknown. This is why our call for donations and support is so important to make sure we have the best possible chance to acquire this unique building. "We know that there are many people who have campaigned to save this building for many years. Their hard work has helped get us to this position, and with the broad passion out there for both Bernat Klein and Peter Womersley. We are grateful for each and every donation, which will have a real impact to make our dream for this building a reality. "This project will allow Scottish Historic Buildings Trust to test and advocate for ways to preserve, adapt and rejuvenate historic concrete buildings. This is no easy task and will require us to assemble a highly specialist team of experts. However, this will be an investment with a broad impact."
News18
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Bye Bye Lafufu! Ananya Panday's Chanel Bag Gets New Travel Buddy, Check It Out
Last Updated: Ananya Panday bids goodbye to her viral doll Lafufu and welcomes a new travel buddy, Cry Baby, seen hanging on her Chanel bag. We are loving the upgrade! Ananya Panday's Lafufu quickly won over the internet when a video of her chatting with Orry circulated online, but it looks like the actress has said her goodbyes to her previous doll and that her Chanel bag has gotten a new friend. Today, Ananya took to her Instagram to introduce her followers to her new travel partner after Lafufu—it's her Cry Baby doll. While sharing a picture of a crying doll attached to her bag, Ananya wrote, 'Bye bye Lafufu, it's my Cry Baby's time to shine." Earlier, Ananya and Orry's hilarious conversation went viral, where the social media sensation could be seen confronting Ananya about whether her Labubu dolls are fake. While reacting to it, she called them 'Lafufus" and not 'Labubus." When Orry asked if Ananya's doll was fake, she said, 'It is, but it's on a Chanel bag, so no one will ever know." The video is going viral across social media platforms, and fans are praising Ananya for owning up to her fake dolls and being nonchalant. On the work front, Ananya has been impressing the audience with her performances. She was most recently seen in the period courtroom drama Kesari Chapter 2, alongside Akshay Kumar and R. Madhavan. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, the film was produced under the banner of Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. Kesari Chapter 2 depicted the story of C. Sankaran Nair, a lawyer who went up against the British Empire in a judicial battle following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The film follows his efforts to uncover the truth about the slaughter and fight the British Raj through a legal suit. Ananya Panday will next be seen in the romantic comedy Chaand Mera Dil, along with actor Lakshya, known for his performance in Kill. The official release date of the film is yet to be announced. She will also soon begin filming season 2 of Amazon Prime Video's Call Me Bae. Meanwhile, on the personal front, Ananya is on cloud nine as she celebrates her brother Ahaan Panday's debut Saiyaara's grand success. The romantic drama starring Ahaan alongside Aneet Panday has taken the box office by storm, and within a week of its release, it has already crossed the lifetime collection of Aashiqui 2. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Nothing collaborates with Jordan Hemingway for Headphone 1 and smartphones
Nothing, the UK-based smartphone brand, has recently launched its first-ever over-ear audio wearable, the Headphone 1 and true flagship phone, the Nothing Phone 3. While both devices are gaining popularity for their unique design and premium offerings, the company has announced a collaboration with famous photographer and filmmaker Jordan Hemingway. With the collaboration, Nothing hosted a portrait-led visual campaign for its first over-ear headphones, the Headphone 1. Additionally, Hemingway has also developed custom camera presets for Nothing's smartphones, which will be rolled out to users in the coming days. Nothing Headphone 1 captured by Jordan Hemingway for the portrait-led campaign Also read: Nothing Headphone 1 review Nothing's portrait-led campaign for Headphone 1 Nothing has announced a major collaboration with Jordan Hemingway, who is a London-based photographer and filmmaker. His skills and talent in work have captured several major campaigns in collaboration with top brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Mugler, Prada, and Gucci. Now, he will be collaborating with the smartphone brand Nothing for the new Headphone 1 and bringing his professional camera style to Nothing smartphone users. For collaboration, Jordan said, 'I first found myself at Nothing's office a few years ago for an unrelated meeting to the Headphone (1) project. Even then, their spirit of innovation and fearless exploration left a mark on me. To return now, years later, to build something together is not just exciting, it's an honour.' Also read: Nothing Phone 3 review Furthermore, Jordan has also created a custom camera preset for Nothing smartphones, which is titled 'Stretch.' This camera configuration will allow users to adjust colour, contrast, and exposure for a specific photographic scene, mostly used by professionals. This custom adjustment is said to be Jordan's signature style. Nothing says that the professional camera preset will be available to Nothing smartphone users in July. We expect the camera feature to roll out as part of Nothing's update to the camera app. Nothing's Senior Director of Brand & Creative (Global) Ryan Latham said, 'We loved the idea of portraiture to capture unique personalities. Jordan's work equally spans music and culture, and we knew he would bring experimentation and something very fresh to the campaign.' Mobile Finder: Nothing Phone 3 LATEST specs, features, and price
Elle
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Lola Tung on Whether Jeremiah Cheated on Belly: ‘It's Wrong'
Tyler Joe All clothing and accessories, Chanel. It's sweltering hot in the sun-drenched, top-floor café on the Lower East Side that Lola Tung is using as her makeshift dressing room. The electric fans do little to battle the July humidity, and the bottled water for the crew has gone lukewarm. The actress feels the heat, too, as she changes from one Chanel look into another for her ELLE photo shoot, but she powers through. After all, she thrives in the summer. At 22 years old, Tung is the star of Prime Video's The Summer I Turned Pretty , the wildly popular TV show based on Jenny Han's bestselling book series of the same name. The television adaptation debuted in 2022 and introduced her as protagonist Isabel 'Belly' Conklin, a teenager caught in a love triangle between two of her longtime family friends: Conrad Fisher (Christopher Briney) and his younger brother, Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno). With a literary fan base, a cast of good-looking newcomers, a soundtrack filled with Taylor Swift songs, and a love triangle that could rival Team Edward vs. Team Jacob, TSITP had all the makings of a pop culture sensation. And sure enough, it shot to the No. 1 slot on the streamer when it first premiered, even bringing a resurgence in popularity for Han's books and, as if she could get any bigger, Swift's own music catalogue. Tung, who was born and raised in New York and attended the famous LaGuardia School of Performing Arts, was a freshman at Carnegie Mellon when she was cast as Belly—her first on-screen role ever. Since then, she has skyrocketed to It-girl status with the wardrobe and followers (4 million on Instagram, but who's counting?) to match. 'When we were filming the show, people were like, 'Your lives are going to change,' and we were all like, 'I don't know what you're talking about,'' she says later over Zoom, reflecting on earlier seasons with the cast. 'It's really wonderful to know that there are people who love the show so much and that your work means something to [them].' As evidenced by social media posts from fans, the viewers aren't just the YA demographic, but also women in their 20s and older, even moms who watch the series with their kids. (Belly's mother, Laurel, played by Jackie Chung, also has her own arc in the series.) There's just something universally irresistible about a summer coming-of-age romance set on the beach. The world couldn't help but dive in. Three years later, TSITP is back for its third and final season. As viewers lock in for one last vacation at Cousins Beach, Tung is saying a bittersweet goodbye to her breakout role and looking ahead to what's next. 'I've loved getting to play [Belly] for so long. It's kind of like graduating,' she says. 'I'm excited to show a different part of myself—and even have people see me in a different world.' Until then, fans are savoring every last episode of TSITP we have left. Tyler Joe If you had heard the screams coming out of Bryant Park last Wednesday night, you would have thought there was a live concert taking place. In reality , it was a premiere screening of The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3. Crowds gathered on the grass with blankets, snacks, and friends in tow, cheering when the cast made an appearance and gasping along at each plot twist. 'I've never experienced that ever in my life,' Tung recalls. 'There were just so many people.' Viewers had a lot to chew on in these new episodes: Belly is now a junior in college and four years deep into a relationship with Jeremiah. However, things don't really seem to be settled between her and Conrad, even after they broke up years ago at prom. She and Jeremiah face an obstacle in season 3, episode 1, when Belly learns that he slept with another girl during a spring break trip to Cabo—twice! The circumstances of the hookup are murky; in classic Ross and Rachel fashion, Jeremiah thought he and Belly had broken up during an argument before the trip, whereas Belly believed they were still together. A dramatic series of events follows: Belly and Jeremiah fight at a frat party. She slaps him. He tries to win her back. Belly's brother, Steven, gets into a car accident and suffers a possible brain injury. After Steven wakes up safely from his coma, Jeremiah apologizes to Belly profusely at the hospital, and then proposes to her. She says yes. 'Young love is intense,' Tung says during another call days after the premiere. While fans and haters alike might classify this intensity as chaos, she walks me through how Belly is handling all of the ups and downs. First, the fight with Jeremiah: 'I think it's just pure shock for Belly,' Tung says of her character's headspace. 'This is someone who's been her rock for so many years and who she's known her entire life. It can be heartbreaking when you feel like you don't know everything [about someone].' It kind of leads Belly to wonder, What else don't I know about you? Tyler Joe She and Casalegno rehearsed the emotional scene prior to filming. 'It was important to have a level of trust in each other, especially with the slap,' Tung recalls. 'Poor Gavin, he was like, 'Yeah, you can slap me.' I was like, 'Are you sure? Please, I don't want to hurt you!'' Ultimately, they filmed the slap in just a couple of takes. 'I was not about to slap him 50 times otherwise. For some of the angles, I would just kind of wave my hand…I'm used to the stage slap,' she says. Now, onto Jeremiah's alleged infidelity: 'No matter whether you think that he cheated or not, it's wrong,' Tung says diplomatically, pointing to how Jeremiah rebounded with another girl shortly after the presumed split, and then hid it from Belly. 'I personally don't think they were on a break or broken up, because that argument was so quick and everything happened so fast.' However, 'Belly is not completely blameless,' she continues. 'She didn't reach out either. There is a little bit more of a mess in her own head.' 'Young love is intense.' So, how does Belly go from feeling betrayed to getting engaged? She was likely swayed by Steven's near-death experience. 'She's almost lost someone else in her life that's really important to her, and they both experienced a huge loss [Susannah, Jeremiah, and Conrad's mom] years before that—it's still obviously affecting them and their relationship. The thought of losing more people in her life, whether it is Steven or Jeremiah, is just not an option.' She adds, 'Jeremiah is showing up and trying to be there whenever she will let him. I think, in that moment, she's completely overcome with all of these emotions and is in a very vulnerable space. They both are, and they really want to lean on each other, because they do love each other. Even though Jeremiah did mess up, I think when it's put into perspective, it feels so silly compared to literally a life-or-death situation.' Tyler Joe Belly also might also feel a 'little bit of guilt about not mentioning to Jeremiah what happened at Christmas. Even though nothing did happen.' Tung is referring to Belly's own secret: that she spent one Christmas alone at Cousins beach house while she and Jeremiah were dating; except she wasn't really alone. Conrad coincidentally showed up too and stayed over. Nothing romantic or physical happened between the exes, but you can feel there's still something between them. While filming those scenes, Tung and Briney wanted to convey a sense of 'ease' and that Belly and Conrad 'have a certain understanding with each other' as friends. 'It's nice that even after so long, they can sit together and watch a movie, and just exist in the same place without speaking, without having to do anything but just be ,' she says. 'I think those are the most beautiful sort of friendships and relationships.' While a big part of the fandom is still rooting for a Belly and Conrad endgame—I won't spoil how the books end—Tung believes that, at least during that engagement scene, Belly's mind is solely on Jeremiah. 'I don't think she's thinking of Conrad in that moment,' she says. But Belly is aware that she and Conrad will always have an 'unspoken connection.' 'We're human beings. A lot of times, we see what you say, especially if it's mean, and those things stick with us.' And to address the elephant in the room, Belly is also aware of her age. She's 21 when she says yes to Jeremiah, and based on snippets in the season 3 trailer, her mother and older brother are bound to question whether she's ready for such a commitment. 'She knows she's young, but she's also quite stubborn and is making decisions for herself,' Tung says. 'She's like, 'I need to do what I need to do for myself to protect myself, and to feel safe, and to feel like I am in control of my story and my life.'' While the cast and crew keep further season 3 details close to the vest, Tung cautiously teases that we can look forward to more group dynamics when the Fishers and Conklins reunite in future episodes. 'That will always be complicated, when all of them are together,' she says. Much like Han's To All the Boys I Loved Before trilogy, The Summer I Turned Pretty is fiercely beloved—sometimes to an extreme degree. As viewers debate between Team Conrad and Team Jeremiah with such enthusiasm and fervor, some comments cross the line and directly target the cast or fellow fans themselves. Days before the season 3 premiere, the official TSITP social accounts announced a zero-tolerance policy for bullying, hate speech, harassment, and doxxing. Users who break these rules will be banned. Tung supports the guidelines, saying the criticism 'can be really, really hard, especially with new cast members. It happened last year with Elsie [Fisher, the nonbinary actor who played Jeremiah and Conrad's cousin Skye]. We were all really, really upset about it, and they're so wonderful and was such an incredible addition to our cast and our dynamic. … We're human beings. A lot of times, we see what you say, especially if it's mean, and those things stick with us.' 'A lot of it is so unnecessary, especially when it's not about the characters and it's about the actors,' she continues. 'Ultimately, you don't really know these people.' Tung hopes viewers are 'respectful' to the new season 3 cast members, 'kind' with their discourse, and that they 'appreciate the characters,' even with all their flaws. 'Everyone is working really hard to make sure that the story is the best that it can be for the fans. And we love the fans, because they have given us the opportunity to make three seasons.' Tyler Joe Tyler Joe Tung, for her personal well-being, tries to stay off social media. 'You just can't really engage [with the comments], because then it feeds the fire a little bit. It sucks. Because people can be mean when they're behind their screens, which, I'm not saying anything new,' she says, ever so politely. On rare occasions, interactions can get uncomfortable in real life, too. Tung remembers a moment when a fan approached her in public and asked to take a picture when she wasn't feeling up for it. 'I was like, 'I'm so sorry.' I hate saying that, because then you feel guilty. And then he was like, 'Well, I already have the camera out.' I remember feeling a little like, 'Oh, man,' like a boundary was broken.' Tung fully understands the passion is coming from a place of 'enthusiasm and a love for the show.' She says, 'I always appreciate when people are super respectful, and just understand human-being boundaries. It can be such a lovely thing, and [I've had] such lovely conversations, and some people really stick with you, and it makes you so happy.' Tyler Joe Thankfully, she's able to find support in her co-stars when it comes to handling the 'really weird, niche things' that come with adjusting to fame and public scrutiny. 'I think we all lean on each other,' Tung says. Han, who is a showrunner and executive producer on the series, has also been a lifeline. 'I've learned so much from Jenny. When I was working on the first season, and figuring out how to navigate the really busy schedule we had, she had a conversation with me—not in an overstepping way, because we're very close—but she was just like, 'Hey, maybe start going to therapy.' That was one of the most helpful pieces of advice she's ever given me.' Tung adds, 'I was a really emotional kid and teenager, and I still am a really emotional person. I was sometimes afraid of letting people see that emotion and being vulnerable in front of people. That's what this profession is all about, and that's what this show is all about. I'm forever grateful that we get to see that, especially through Belly, and then even through Jeremiah and Conrad…[showing] Conrad in therapy is huge. I think it's such an important thing for young men and boys to see.' 'I was a really emotional kid and teenager, and I still am a really emotional person.' When it comes to showing emotion in the spotlight, Tung actually felt seen by Ariana Grande during the Wicked press tour last fall. 'A lot of people were being very critical of Ariana crying in a bunch of interviews, and I was like, 'What are you talking about? This was her dream! It makes me so happy to see her so overcome with emotion.'' She adds, 'To see her get so emotional was nice just to see, as an actor and as someone who's in the public eye, because it made me think, Yeah, why not? Why not show that you care about something? ' Tyler Joe The Summer I Turned Pretty was an education for Tung. 'I've learned so much from Belly, and from her boldness, and from watching her take risks,' she says. But she also gleaned a lot from working on a set for the first time, and by observing other actors, directors, and crew members. She also learned how to take care of herself—and recognize when it's time to rest. Those are lessons she'll take with her as she transitions into life post- Summer . Tung has already been dropping hints of what that'll look like. Last year, she made her Broadway debut as Eurydice in Hadestown , a dream role that nourished her inner theater kid. (Legend has it she fell in love with acting after playing the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz back in middle school.) And this past April, she wrapped filming Forbidden Fruits , a women-centric horror film due in 2026 co-starring star Lili Reinhart, Victoria Pedretti, Alexandra Shipp, and Emma Chamberlain. That genre might be a major departure from the sunny beaches of Cousins, but Tung was eager to give it a try. She's recently been watching scary movies like Longlegs , Sinners , The Substance , and Jennifer's Body . 'It was transformative,' Tung says of the latter. (Diablo Cody is also a producer on Forbidden Fruits .) 'I've learned so much from Belly, and from her boldness, and from watching her take risks.' 'I loved getting to sit down with the director [Meredith Alloway] and talk for three hours about the dynamics of female friendships, and what that looks like in a horror setting. ... I love having conversations with all of these incredible women, and seeing them soar,' Tung says. She hopes to do more of that in the future—just like her fellow cool-girl creatives who are collaborating with one another. 'There are so many really cool women right now who are making cool art with their friends, like Ayo Edebiri, Rachel Sennott, and Molly Gordon,' she muses. Tung is excited for what's to come but admits that every new project can be daunting, whether it's adapting a beloved book series for TV or stepping into an entirely new genre. 'That's the wonderful thing about art—it's always a risk, and it's always a little bit scary, but it's so, so worth it.' Hair by Dana Boyer at The Wall Group; makeup by Misha Shahzada at A-Frame Agency; special thanks to Ludlow House.
