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Fashion Network
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Paris: High-end jewelry remains effervescent despite luxury downturn
Paris was packed this month with scores of haute joaillerie collections, from established giants to jewelry by leading fashion labels to emerging stars – in a season dominated by Art Deco and nature motifs. caught up with five: Chanel, Dior, David Yurman, Serendipity and Sahag Arslanian. Timed to coincide with the French capital's haute couture season, thus guaranteeing the presence of VICs, top editors and jewelry influencers, the jewelry season now boasts as many presentations as there are actual runway shows. The nerve center remains Place Vendôme, the world's leading top- jewelry retailing plaza with flagship stores by the likes of Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Chaumet, Boucheron, Fred and Jar, as well as stores from leading fashion and luxury houses – Chanel, Dior and Louis Vuitton. Chronologically, Chanel opened the season with a display above its lush Vendôme flagship, where it showed the final collection by the late and great designer Patrice Leguéreau. Entitled "Reach For the Stars", the collection played on three key elements central to Mademoiselle Chanel, The Comet, The Wings and The Lion, Coco's fetish animal. Standouts included a beautiful Wings of Chanel necklace centered by a 19.55 carats sapphire, whose dropped center can be dis-attached and worn as bracelet. Priced at €11 million, it echoes Chanel's time in Hollywood, when producer Samuel Goldwyn invited her to dress stars, and Coco responded with a style that emphasized levity. Leguéreau, who passed in November last year after a decade at the house, also added the first-ever Chanel choker; a beautiful tiara late-30s style, thus made to be worn on forehead and not on top of the head. In an innovative move, the Lion series featured a mane made out of moonstone, and an abstract big cat composed of a series of yellow diamonds. Chez Dior, one had the pleasure of discovering the latest ideas from Victoire de Castellane, the house's jewelry designer for the past quarter century. Victoire played on three themes close to the house's DNA: enchanting landscapes, delicate bouquets and fairytale balls. Apt, as Monsieur Dior's first steps in fashion were creating for the costume balls so beloved of the French in the 1930s. Blending volumes and superimpositions between gems with unique skill – sculpted on hard stone backgrounds hemmed with diamonds, such as fine deer or rabbits emerging on fine diamond fields on some watch facades. Above all, everything felt very, very Dior, in a collection entitled "Diorexquis". Thanks to De Castellane's remarkable ability to have invented a very specific visual identity, combining sophistication, joie de vivre and Monsieur's deep love of the garden. Key pieces trumpeted all the virtuosity of the ateliers, embodied, in particular, by the 'doublet d'opale' technique, which consists of mounting a layer of opal on another stone - onyx or mother-of-pearl - to compose striking cameos, recalling the complex nuances of the sky or water. While the 'plique-à-jour' process pushes the boundaries of excellence, peppering the bouquets with a thousand sparkling colors, thanks to the use of lacquer - a signature of Dior Joaillerie. Creating what seems like a miniature stained-glass window through on light gentle falls. America's contribution to the season came from David Yurman, whose display inside a Faubourg St Honoré showroom included lots of mini hot peppers and crosses pendants composed of emeralds. Though the highlight was a graphic modernist Art Deco cuff bracelet made in a zig zag lattice white diamonds and white gold, priced at $295,000. Founded in New York in 1980 by sculptor David Yurman, and his wife Sybil, a painter and ceramist, the house is best known for its haute artisanal and exceptional craftsmanship. Other Art Deco elements included Deco Emerald drop earrings priced at $850,000, or classily elegant Stax three row rings in yellow gold and diamonds that cost $35,000. Today, headed up by their son Evan, David Yurman collections are available online, in 51 boutiques across the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and France, and in over authorized fine jewelry retailers. Nature, always a key theme in jewelry, inspired a beautiful new range from Serendipity by Christine Chen. Playing on the idea of the "Secret Garden", Chen showed an evocative necklace where diamonds were almost woven like lace and paired with tanzanite recalling the lilies of Monet. Along with a series of delicate petal-shaped earrings in multi-colored sapphires, mounted on light-weight titanium, recalling the artist's garden at Giverny on a bright spring day. Chen's great skill is to blend east with west harmoniously, like in her designs inspired by the ginkgo, the long-lived dioecious tree known for producing very healthy supplements. Seen in her superb Gingko Dream series – such as a necklace with a golden leaves, engraved like a ginkgo, and completed with Colombian emeralds. Or an opal and golden pearl necklace, about which Chen liked to mention the ancient Chinese proverb: 'Springtime flowers are transformed into the fruits of autumn.' Presented inside a wing of the Musée Guimet, Paris' main museum of Asian art, the collection was entitled "Jardin du Reve" and was shown on dancers dressed like woodland spirts. 'I'd like Serendipity to be a bridge, beyond culture, connecting emotions and creating beautiful and rare encounters between people,' explained the very elegant Chen. One brand new name that also caught attention was Sahag Arslanian, from a third-generation family of diamond experts, with over 70 years of legacy rooted in Antwerp. And often billed as one of the top 10 diamond trading companies worldwide. The founder's grandson Sahag Arslanian officially launched his own first high jewellery collection in the Automobile Club de France. The jewelry was all about hyper flexibility with necklaces that sat ideally on collar bones. 'We've sourced diamonds from Russia to A to Z and all the way to Angola,' explained Sahag, who insisted that 'conflict diamonds are over, and everything we use today are RJC-certified. We were one of first people to do that.' Based on three key motifs - sphere, kite and zig zag - his radiant Grand Eclipse necklace is priced at $700,000. While a Sun Rays necklace in angular yellow and white gold with a central pear-cut stone costs €250,000. This 35-year-old Mandarin speaking alumni of Le Rosey, the world's most expensive boarding school, does not lack self-confidence. 'I believe our creations will maintain their price at auctions. Our concept is based on the duality between white and yellow gold. Our creations are made to be worn, not kept in a safe. Worn while you are not being sled conscious about the prize,' insisted Sahag.
Fashion Network
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Paris: High-end jewelry remains effervescent despite luxury downturn
Paris was packed this month with scores of haute joaillerie collections, from established giants to jewelry by leading fashion labels to emerging stars – in a season dominated by Art Deco and nature motifs. caught up with five: Chanel, Dior, David Yurman, Serendipity and Sahag Arslanian. Timed to coincide with the French capital's haute couture season, thus guaranteeing the presence of VICs, top editors and jewelry influencers, the jewelry season now boasts as many presentations as there are actual runway shows. The nerve center remains Place Vendôme, the world's leading top- jewelry retailing plaza with flagship stores by the likes of Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Chaumet, Boucheron, Fred and Jar, as well as stores from leading fashion and luxury houses – Chanel, Dior and Louis Vuitton. Chronologically, Chanel opened the season with a display above its lush Vendôme flagship, where it showed the final collection by the late and great designer Patrice Leguéreau. Entitled "Reach For the Stars", the collection played on three key elements central to Mademoiselle Chanel, The Comet, The Wings and The Lion, Coco's fetish animal. Standouts included a beautiful Wings of Chanel necklace centered by a 19.55 carats sapphire, whose dropped center can be dis-attached and worn as bracelet. Priced at €11 million, it echoes Chanel's time in Hollywood, when producer Samuel Goldwyn invited her to dress stars, and Coco responded with a style that emphasized levity. Leguéreau, who passed in November last year after a decade at the house, also added the first-ever Chanel choker; a beautiful tiara late-30s style, thus made to be worn on forehead and not on top of the head. In an innovative move, the Lion series featured a mane made out of moonstone, and an abstract big cat composed of a series of yellow diamonds. Chez Dior, one had the pleasure of discovering the latest ideas from Victoire de Castellane, the house's jewelry designer for the past quarter century. Victoire played on three themes close to the house's DNA: enchanting landscapes, delicate bouquets and fairytale balls. Apt, as Monsieur Dior's first steps in fashion were creating for the costume balls so beloved of the French in the 1930s. Blending volumes and superimpositions between gems with unique skill – sculpted on hard stone backgrounds hemmed with diamonds, such as fine deer or rabbits emerging on fine diamond fields on some watch facades. Above all, everything felt very, very Dior, in a collection entitled "Diorexquis". Thanks to De Castellane's remarkable ability to have invented a very specific visual identity, combining sophistication, joie de vivre and Monsieur's deep love of the garden. Key pieces trumpeted all the virtuosity of the ateliers, embodied, in particular, by the 'doublet d'opale' technique, which consists of mounting a layer of opal on another stone - onyx or mother-of-pearl - to compose striking cameos, recalling the complex nuances of the sky or water. While the 'plique-à-jour' process pushes the boundaries of excellence, peppering the bouquets with a thousand sparkling colors, thanks to the use of lacquer - a signature of Dior Joaillerie. Creating what seems like a miniature stained-glass window through on light gentle falls. America's contribution to the season came from David Yurman, whose display inside a Faubourg St Honoré showroom included lots of mini hot peppers and crosses pendants composed of emeralds. Though the highlight was a graphic modernist Art Deco cuff bracelet made in a zig zag lattice white diamonds and white gold, priced at $295,000. Founded in New York in 1980 by sculptor David Yurman, and his wife Sybil, a painter and ceramist, the house is best known for its haute artisanal and exceptional craftsmanship. Other Art Deco elements included Deco Emerald drop earrings priced at $850,000, or classily elegant Stax three row rings in yellow gold and diamonds that cost $35,000. Today, headed up by their son Evan, David Yurman collections are available online, in 51 boutiques across the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and France, and in over authorized fine jewelry retailers. Nature, always a key theme in jewelry, inspired a beautiful new range from Serendipity by Christine Chen. Playing on the idea of the "Secret Garden", Chen showed an evocative necklace where diamonds were almost woven like lace and paired with tanzanite recalling the lilies of Monet. Along with a series of delicate petal-shaped earrings in multi-colored sapphires, mounted on light-weight titanium, recalling the artist's garden at Giverny on a bright spring day. Chen's great skill is to blend east with west harmoniously, like in her designs inspired by the ginkgo, the long-lived dioecious tree known for producing very healthy supplements. Seen in her superb Gingko Dream series – such as a necklace with a golden leaves, engraved like a ginkgo, and completed with Colombian emeralds. Or an opal and golden pearl necklace, about which Chen liked to mention the ancient Chinese proverb: 'Springtime flowers are transformed into the fruits of autumn.' Presented inside a wing of the Musée Guimet, Paris' main museum of Asian art, the collection was entitled "Jardin du Reve" and was shown on dancers dressed like woodland spirts. 'I'd like Serendipity to be a bridge, beyond culture, connecting emotions and creating beautiful and rare encounters between people,' explained the very elegant Chen. One brand new name that also caught attention was Sahag Arslanian, from a third-generation family of diamond experts, with over 70 years of legacy rooted in Antwerp. And often billed as one of the top 10 diamond trading companies worldwide. The founder's grandson Sahag Arslanian officially launched his own first high jewellery collection in the Automobile Club de France. The jewelry was all about hyper flexibility with necklaces that sat ideally on collar bones. 'We've sourced diamonds from Russia to A to Z and all the way to Angola,' explained Sahag, who insisted that 'conflict diamonds are over, and everything we use today are RJC-certified. We were one of first people to do that.' Based on three key motifs - sphere, kite and zig zag - his radiant Grand Eclipse necklace is priced at $700,000. While a Sun Rays necklace in angular yellow and white gold with a central pear-cut stone costs €250,000. This 35-year-old Mandarin speaking alumni of Le Rosey, the world's most expensive boarding school, does not lack self-confidence. 'I believe our creations will maintain their price at auctions. Our concept is based on the duality between white and yellow gold. Our creations are made to be worn, not kept in a safe. Worn while you are not being sled conscious about the prize,' insisted Sahag.
Newsweek
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Chihuahua and Dutch Shepherd Have Puppies, Viewers Not Prepared for Outcome
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. In a viral TikTok video, a pup named Coco from the United Kingdom has left users on social media stunned, all thanks to her one-of-a-kind look. The clip, which was shared in June under the username @pandcocotheweedogs, shows Coco, a mix between a Chihuahua and a Dutch shepherd, hanging out at the park with her owner, performing all sorts of tricks and responding to commands. The small-sized puppy resembles a tiny version of the Dutch shepherd in the body of a Chihuahua, with the discipline of a shepherd dog, and the loud, high-pitched bark of a Chihuahua. "Cocos transition from middle to heel is starting to look soooo good," the poster writes in the caption. Mixed-breed dogs not only have unique looks and personalities that make them one of a kind, but also they are often much healthier than purebreds. The experts at Pet MD say that dogs who are a mix of two or more breeds are less likely to develop specific hereditary diseases because they are bred by parents with different genes, so they may have a longer life span, too. The most-popular crossbreeds in America include the Cockapoo, a mix between cocker spaniel and poodle; the Siberian retriever, a mix between Siberian husky and Labrador retriever; and the Chug, a mix between Chihuahua and pug. Also loved by the American public are the beagleman, a beagle mixed with a doberman pinscher; the shepherd chow, a chowchow that has been bred with a German shepherd; and the puggle, which is a beagle/pug mix. Stock image: A small-sized dog wears a blue vest while playing at the park. Stock image: A small-sized dog wears a blue vest while playing at the park. getty images The video quickly went viral on social media and it has so far received over 1.3 million views and more than 160,400 likes on the platform. One user, Abigaile McNamar, commented: "Lol [laugh out loud] that to me would be more terrifying to be chased after than a normal Dutch shepherd." Charmaine added: "I find it funny to see this mix, I have a mix Chihuahua x Belgian malinois, the nest was an accident but I love the little dog they are just tiny shepherds." Newsweek reached out to the poster @pandcocotheweedogs for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Mint
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
I revived my dog's puppy days using Google Gemini AI – Here's how it went
My pet dog, Coco, is starting to get quite old now; he's almost 10. We got him in 2015, and at that time, while phones had decent cameras, I did not take many videos, primarily because they were not very good. This is why I have barely any videos of my dog when he was a tiny pug puppy, which is a big regret of mine. Now, when Google Gemini started to roll out the feature that allows you to convert photos into videos using, of course, Veo 3 AI, I immediately jumped at the opportunity and tried it out. To my surprise, it did a fairly accurate job. Here is how it went. Firstly, I opened the Gemini app on my iPhone (it also works on Android phones), and because I have access to the Google AI Pro plan, I have access to Google Veo 3 preview, which is the AI tool Google uses to make videos. Then, I submitted a photo of my pet dog, Coco, when he was a puppy, being held by my brother. And next, a prompt along with it that said, 'Make a video of my pug puppy from this photo and try to keep the details intact.' The AI-generated video Google Veo 3 made. (Converted to GIF) Gemini took around a minute or so before generating an eight-second-long video of my little Coco moving around in my brother's arms. It looks quite realistic, and I am beyond happy that I got something. While it is definitely not real, it is indeed satisfying to see a moving picture of my dog from his puppy days. Honestly, I'm not sure how I feel at large because this video isn't real. It's something that never actually happened. But maybe that's the point. It offers a glimpse of what could have been and perhaps, that in itself is comforting. This is possible with the Veo 3 preview only. It gives you 8-second videos. Veo 3 only launched in May, and Google is now shipping the preview for users. This capability is only for Gemini AI Pro and Gemini Ultra subscribers, which means you will have to pay roughly ₹ 2,000 to access Google Gemini (there's a free trial available). Google says people have been creating a wide range of content using Veo 3, including everything from ASMR videos to cutting through lava. Having said that, I also tried it with photos of myself when I was a kid, but it did not allow me. Google is also bundling in safety measures, including adding a visible watermark to show they are AI-generated and an invisible SynthID digital watermark. And, you can definitely use the Google Veo 3 preview to generate a wide range of content from making talking monkey vlogs set on the streets of Delhi to flying, talking giraffes climbing Mount Everest. The world is your oyster, though, of course, within the limits of Google's guardrails.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dwyane Wade, Angel Reese, and a Slew of Stars Celebrate Coco Jones and Donovan Mitchell's Engagement
Coco Jones and Donovan Mitchell (Image via Instagram Coco Jones). Grammy-winning singer and actress Coco Jones recently announced her engagement to NBA star Donovan Mitchell , the dynamic guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers , igniting excitement across the entertainment and sports worlds. The couple revealed their joyful news on July 11, 2025, sharing heartfelt posts on Instagram that included a romantic photo of Coco kissing Donovan while proudly displaying her dazzling engagement ring, alongside a cinematic drone video capturing the magical moment of the proposal at a stunning oceanfront resort. The Romantic Proposal and Relationship Journey In the captivating video shared by Donovan Mitchell , he leads Coco to a beautifully lit poolside area surrounded by flickering candles and swaying palm trees. There, he drops to one knee and asks Coco to marry him. After her enthusiastic "yes," the couple embraced warmly against the backdrop of a breathtaking sunset, perfectly encapsulating their love story. The couple's relationship has been quietly blossoming for over two years, with public sightings beginning in early 2024. Coco was seen supporting Donovan during the Paris Olympics in January 2024, and the pair were spotted together at high-profile events such as Michael Rubin's Fourth of July party and an Usher concert in Las Vegas later that year. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Noi lavoriamo duramente - e tu puoi investire meglio! eToro Scopri di più Undo Coco confirmed their relationship in a March 2025 interview on the podcast Club Shay Shay, expressing her happiness and desire to keep certain parts of her life private to protect herself and her loved ones. Celebrity and Sports World Cheers The engagement announcement was met with an outpouring of congratulations from notable figures across both industries. NFL star Russell Wilson enthusiastically congratulated the couple, calling Donovan "King" and expressing joy alongside his wife, singer Ciara, a close friend of Coco's. WNBA star Angel Reese, known for her fierce competitiveness and vibrant personality on the basketball court, also sent heartfelt congratulations, writing, 'stopppp🥺😍CONGRATS SIS!' on social media. The support from Angel Reese and other athletes highlights the cross-industry admiration for the couple's union. Angel Reese, who has been making waves in the WNBA with the Chicago Sky, is recognized for her outspoken and confident nature, which resonates with many fans. Her public cheer for Coco's engagement adds an entertaining and uplifting layer to the story, symbolizing camaraderie and celebration within the sports community. Balancing Fame and Privacy Despite their high-profile careers, Coco Jones and Donovan Mitchell have managed to maintain a relatively private relationship. Coco has spoken openly about her preference for privacy, emphasizing the importance of protecting her family and personal life while still sharing parts of her story through her music. Donovan, meanwhile, continues to focus on his basketball career, recently contributing significantly to the Cavaliers' success during a 64-win season and earning his second All-NBA selection. What's Next for Coco and Donovan? As Coco Jones prepares to walk down the aisle with Donovan Mitchell, fans eagerly anticipate what the future holds for this power couple. Coco's music career is on an upward trajectory, with her debut studio album Why Not More? breaking into the top 20 on R&B and hip-hop charts, while Donovan remains a cornerstone of the Cavaliers' roster as they aim for championship glory. Their engagement not only marks a personal milestone but also symbolizes the blending of two vibrant worlds—music and professional basketball—bringing together fans from both arenas to celebrate love, success, and shared dreams. Also read: Coco Jones and Donovan Mitchell Are Engaged: Grammy Star and NBA All-Star Celebrate Love in Dreamy Proposal This engagement story is a testament to how love can flourish amid the spotlight, with Coco Jones and Donovan Mitchell exemplifying grace, passion, and mutual support. With cheers from stars like Angel Reese and Dwyane Wade, their journey is sure to inspire and entertain fans everywhere. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
