Cardi B, a crow and the Americans taking over Paris Fashion Week
The week dedicated to clothes for the rich, where gowns can cost anywhere between $77,000 and $1,230,000, began with a collection brimming with historical references from US designer Daniel Roseberry at Schiaparelli.
Who is buying the matador suits and gowns with jutting hips and shoulders? Lauren Sanchez wore a gold corset dress from Schiaparelli as part of her pre-wedding festivities with Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos. The dress, with floral hand embroidery, was estimated to have cost $US100,000 ($154,000).
Roseberry has risen to the top of the Parisienne ranks by embracing the drama of the label, founded by Italian designer Elsa Schiaparelli in 1927, which gained fame for its surrealist touches. In 2023, Roseberry gave us Kylie Jenner wearing a realistic lion's head in the front row, yesterday it was Cardi B arriving cocooned in a black velvet gown with pearl fringing, an exaggerated U-neckline and a crow on a leash.
Cardi B asked the paparazzi to be quiet, to not scare the bird. Pop singer Dua Lipa, in a white gown with paillettes and a keyhole cut-out endured the photographers screams, arriving without a bird, or even a key.
The highlight of the Schiaparelli show was a dress with a faux décolletage on the back and a beating red diamanté heart. It's unlikely to inspire any Zara dresses but could turn up at Lauren Sanchez-Bezos's Valentine's Day celebrations.
Groundwork for the US invasion began the day before the Schiaparelli show, with Washington DC-born designer Michael Rider debuting as creative director at Celine.
Having worked at the French fashion house in the past, with stints at Balenciaga and Ralph Lauren, Rider's ready-to-wear show was a confident presentation of early 80s silhouettes with roomy red leather jackets, skinny jeans and suits with broad shoulders and nipped waists.
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11 minutes ago
- 7NEWS
Larry Emdur's last-minute move on the red carpet: The Morning Show host makes an unexpected ‘trade'
Last night the brightest stars of Australian TV graced the red carpet for the 65th annual TV Week Logie Awards. 7News had a front and centre seat to witness all the glitz and glamour that takes place, including some last-minute 'tricks' to get the Channel 7 entourage red carpet ready. Thanks to Amazon Australia's 'box of tricks', a few famous faces were able to pick out some essentials for the night, including Morning Show host Larry Emdur, who surprised everyone by making a last minute move on the carpet. Delving into the goodies, he traded in an item of his own in favour of something a little more minty fresh from the Amazon box. 'Want in on my box of tricks?' red carpet host Sally Bowrey says. 'Because I always want to be considerate for my Seven friends.' 'Okay I'm going to swap you,' says Larry, before revealing his 'trade': a mini bottle of whisky from his back pocket. Placing it inside the box, he then picked up a packet of Eclipse sugar-free mints — a must-have for any red carpet event. 'Actually no,' he remarks before taking back the bottle, and picking up another pack of mints, this time a multipack of Oral Care Strips from Listerine. Doubling up on minty-fresh saviours — a smart move from Larry. But he wasn't the only one to take advantage of Amazon's box of tricks on the Logies red carpet. Weekend Sunrise hosts Monique Wood and David Woiwod were also keen to get in on the action. 'This is my bag of tricks to help you out on the red carpet,' says Sally. 'You need those,' David says to his co-host, holding out a packet of Listerine Oral Care Strips. 'Obviously, you need these,' Monique replies, holding out a tin of sugar-free Eclipse mints. Woiwod agrees, popping a few mints from the Eclipse tin into his mouth before continuing down the red carpet. Shop Eclipse Peppermint Sugar Free Mints 40g Tin, $36.95 at Amazon Australia. Shop Listerine Pocketpaks Oral Care Strips Cool Mint Value Pack 72, $5.69 at Amazon Australia. More Logie must-haves DuCare Oil Blotting Sheets for the Face, $11.19, Amazon Australia The ladies aren't the only ones needing a quick blot before hitting up the red carpet. Many of our favourite stars, male and female, were quick to try out the DuCare Oil Blotting Sheets for the Face ($11.19; Amazon Australia). Made with 100 per cent natural linen fibre paper and Green Tea, these fragrance-free blotting papers are perfect for sensitive skin as they work to remove excess oil and sebum — without causing irritation. The best thing about these blotters is you don't need to do any wiping. Instead, just hold the paper against your cheek, forehead or chin and just two seconds later, your skin is far less oily to the look and touch. What's not to love? Head here to Amazon Australia to get yours now. Compeed Mixed Size Blister Plasters, $11.25, Amazon Australia We've all been there. The shoes look SO good, but you just know they are going to cause a blister or two if you have to walk more than 10 feet. Enter Compeed's Mixed Size Blister Plasters ($11.25; Amazon Australia), a saviour both on the Logies red carpet and red carpets around the world. We saw more than a few women hiding these underneath their stilettos before heading out to face the music. With deep cushioning to relieve pressure and prevent painful rubbing and hydrocolloid gel technology to create an optimal healing environment for foot blisters, this Compeed product really stops blisters in their tracks. The handy box is small enough to fit in a clutch bag or pocket, and there are several different sizes depending on the size of your sore spot. Clutch Glue Secret Fashion Tape, $29, Amazon Australia Last but not least, where would almost anyone be without fashion tape to hold those gravity-defying dresses and thigh high slits in place? This Clutch Fashion Glue is the go-to of stylists in the know, thanks to its ability to hold clothes in place — and then come out in the wash. Available in 15mL and 30mL tubes, the stylists were going through tub after tub of this in the final checks before the stars headed into The Star itself. You can snap up a tube of your own for just $29 on Amazon Australia. NYX Professional Makeup The Face Glue Setting Spray, $14.99 A must for keeping your makeup fresh under those unforgiving red carpet lights, this setting spray is waterproof, transfer-resistant and flake-free. It locks everything in place without adding extra shine. few spritzes and your glam is sorted for the night — or at least until the afterparty. Lancôme Teint Idôle Ultra Wear Foundation, $83 There's a reason this foundation is a backstage staple. The full coverage is buildable and breathable, so you can wear it from morning media calls through to the last glass of bubbles. It's also transfer-proof, which means no awkward foundation marks on suit lapels or evening gowns. Celeb-approved and worth every cent. ghd Duet Style 2-in-1 Hair Dryer and Hair Straightener, $469 Half hair tool, half magic wand, this ghd multitasker lets stylists blow-dry and straighten in one go — a total time-saver before hitting the red carpet. Rumour has it it's even been used to smooth lapel creases in a pinch. Handy. COSRX Snail Mucin Serum for Face, $19.50 Yes, it sounds weird. No, it's not a gimmick. This cult-fave K-beauty serum is packed with 96 per cent snail secretion filtrate and has become a go-to for stars chasing that glass-skin glow. It hydrates, plumps, and helps reduce fine lines — think of it as an overnight miracle in a bottle. The Jojoba Company Cold Pressed Natural Oil, $59.95 This one's a triple threat. Hair? Tick. Face? Tick. Body? Tick. With vitamins A, D, E and omegas galore, it's the last-minute glow-up essential for stars showing a little skin (we see you, thigh-high slits). Bonus: it absorbs quickly and won't leave you looking greasy.

AU Financial Review
8 hours ago
- AU Financial Review
With more staff than guests, this ship isn't like other cruises
A deep voice, unmistakably French and thick with charisma, is sounding through the loudspeaker. 'Good evening, dear passengers, this is your captain from the bridge. As we depart Ajaccio, I invite you to join me on the sundeck and watch the dance of the seamen. I wish you a very pleasant manoeuvre.' We ascend four storeys to the ship's top deck, where flutes of Henriot are fizzing and a piano sonata is playing. The west coast of Corsica slowly recedes as we pull away from shore. The captain watches the sea intently, then sounds a piercing whistle. On cue, sailors in natty navy-and-white uniforms begin cranking the winch and hauling the ropes until five magnificent sails are soaring at full mast. It's exquisitely choreographed, like watching poetry in motion – or a ballet with a glittering oceanic backdrop.


The Advertiser
9 hours ago
- The Advertiser
Tom Holland says Bond would be 'pinnacle' of career
Tom Holland has admitted playing James Bond would be the "pinnacle" of his career. The Spider-Man star is said to be in the frame to portray the suave spy in Denis Villeneuve's upcoming movie in the franchise and while the 29-year-old actor refused to be drawn on the speculation, he suggested landing the role would be a dream come true. Speaking to Gordon Ramsay on YouTube, he said of the rumours: "Listen, there's speculation at the moment. We'll keep it to a minimum for now. We'll get there one day." The Hell's Kitchen star then further pressed Holland on the issue. He said: "Can you imagine what's going to happen to your life if you do? First of all, you'd love that opportunity, right?" Holland replied: "I mean every young British actor, it's the pinnacle of working in our industry. I already consider myself to be the luckiest kid alive. I could not have dreamed to have the career that I have." The Devil All the Time actor's comments come shortly after Rocketman star Taron Egerton dismissed the idea he could replace Daniel Craig as 007 because he is "too messy". Asked about the possibility of playing Bond, he told Collider: "I don't think I'm a good choice for it. I think I'm too messy for that. "I think I'm not— I really love James Bond and particularly Daniel Craig's tenure. But I think I wouldn't be good at it, and I think there's so many cool, younger actors who would be great for it. I think it would be wasted on me, probably." Egerton observed that leading the Bond franchise is "quite an undertaking". And he suggested that the scale of the project might not suit him, either. The 35-year-old actor explained: "That's not to say that I don't have aspirations and plans and also that I wouldn't be interested in doing something that's more commercial, because of course I would. "I think I'm a period in my life where, as you say, I've been probably following the things that speak to me on a creative level a little bit more, but, you know, I'm sure I won't feel that way forever. "But James Bond is quite an undertaking and I think, one, as far as I'm aware, nobody's asking me to do it." Egerton suggested that he might find more satisfaction in pursuing other film projects. He said: "It's possibly not quite the thing that would make me happiest. I do think it's a big old undertaking, it kind of consumes your life, a role like that." Meanwhile, Sydney Sweeney is reportedly being lined up to play the next Bond girl. The 27-year-old actress is wanted by new 007 director Denis Villeneuve for a role in the upcoming film and the move is said to have the backing of Amazon boss Jeff Bezos, with the company acquiring creative control of the spy franchise from long-serving producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson. A source told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: "Sydney is the top name on the casting sheet for Bond. "Denis believes she is hugely talented, as well as having an alluring appeal to younger generations, vital in modernising the franchise. "They've hung out together a lot and he has admired her stratospheric rise. "Plus Sydney has the quality of being athletic and able to perform physical scenes, as well as being feminine and following in the legacy of the Bond girls." Tom Holland has admitted playing James Bond would be the "pinnacle" of his career. The Spider-Man star is said to be in the frame to portray the suave spy in Denis Villeneuve's upcoming movie in the franchise and while the 29-year-old actor refused to be drawn on the speculation, he suggested landing the role would be a dream come true. Speaking to Gordon Ramsay on YouTube, he said of the rumours: "Listen, there's speculation at the moment. We'll keep it to a minimum for now. We'll get there one day." The Hell's Kitchen star then further pressed Holland on the issue. He said: "Can you imagine what's going to happen to your life if you do? First of all, you'd love that opportunity, right?" Holland replied: "I mean every young British actor, it's the pinnacle of working in our industry. I already consider myself to be the luckiest kid alive. I could not have dreamed to have the career that I have." The Devil All the Time actor's comments come shortly after Rocketman star Taron Egerton dismissed the idea he could replace Daniel Craig as 007 because he is "too messy". Asked about the possibility of playing Bond, he told Collider: "I don't think I'm a good choice for it. I think I'm too messy for that. "I think I'm not— I really love James Bond and particularly Daniel Craig's tenure. But I think I wouldn't be good at it, and I think there's so many cool, younger actors who would be great for it. I think it would be wasted on me, probably." Egerton observed that leading the Bond franchise is "quite an undertaking". And he suggested that the scale of the project might not suit him, either. The 35-year-old actor explained: "That's not to say that I don't have aspirations and plans and also that I wouldn't be interested in doing something that's more commercial, because of course I would. "I think I'm a period in my life where, as you say, I've been probably following the things that speak to me on a creative level a little bit more, but, you know, I'm sure I won't feel that way forever. "But James Bond is quite an undertaking and I think, one, as far as I'm aware, nobody's asking me to do it." Egerton suggested that he might find more satisfaction in pursuing other film projects. He said: "It's possibly not quite the thing that would make me happiest. I do think it's a big old undertaking, it kind of consumes your life, a role like that." Meanwhile, Sydney Sweeney is reportedly being lined up to play the next Bond girl. The 27-year-old actress is wanted by new 007 director Denis Villeneuve for a role in the upcoming film and the move is said to have the backing of Amazon boss Jeff Bezos, with the company acquiring creative control of the spy franchise from long-serving producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson. A source told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: "Sydney is the top name on the casting sheet for Bond. "Denis believes she is hugely talented, as well as having an alluring appeal to younger generations, vital in modernising the franchise. "They've hung out together a lot and he has admired her stratospheric rise. "Plus Sydney has the quality of being athletic and able to perform physical scenes, as well as being feminine and following in the legacy of the Bond girls." Tom Holland has admitted playing James Bond would be the "pinnacle" of his career. The Spider-Man star is said to be in the frame to portray the suave spy in Denis Villeneuve's upcoming movie in the franchise and while the 29-year-old actor refused to be drawn on the speculation, he suggested landing the role would be a dream come true. Speaking to Gordon Ramsay on YouTube, he said of the rumours: "Listen, there's speculation at the moment. We'll keep it to a minimum for now. We'll get there one day." The Hell's Kitchen star then further pressed Holland on the issue. He said: "Can you imagine what's going to happen to your life if you do? First of all, you'd love that opportunity, right?" Holland replied: "I mean every young British actor, it's the pinnacle of working in our industry. I already consider myself to be the luckiest kid alive. I could not have dreamed to have the career that I have." The Devil All the Time actor's comments come shortly after Rocketman star Taron Egerton dismissed the idea he could replace Daniel Craig as 007 because he is "too messy". Asked about the possibility of playing Bond, he told Collider: "I don't think I'm a good choice for it. I think I'm too messy for that. "I think I'm not— I really love James Bond and particularly Daniel Craig's tenure. But I think I wouldn't be good at it, and I think there's so many cool, younger actors who would be great for it. I think it would be wasted on me, probably." Egerton observed that leading the Bond franchise is "quite an undertaking". And he suggested that the scale of the project might not suit him, either. The 35-year-old actor explained: "That's not to say that I don't have aspirations and plans and also that I wouldn't be interested in doing something that's more commercial, because of course I would. "I think I'm a period in my life where, as you say, I've been probably following the things that speak to me on a creative level a little bit more, but, you know, I'm sure I won't feel that way forever. "But James Bond is quite an undertaking and I think, one, as far as I'm aware, nobody's asking me to do it." Egerton suggested that he might find more satisfaction in pursuing other film projects. He said: "It's possibly not quite the thing that would make me happiest. I do think it's a big old undertaking, it kind of consumes your life, a role like that." Meanwhile, Sydney Sweeney is reportedly being lined up to play the next Bond girl. The 27-year-old actress is wanted by new 007 director Denis Villeneuve for a role in the upcoming film and the move is said to have the backing of Amazon boss Jeff Bezos, with the company acquiring creative control of the spy franchise from long-serving producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson. A source told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: "Sydney is the top name on the casting sheet for Bond. "Denis believes she is hugely talented, as well as having an alluring appeal to younger generations, vital in modernising the franchise. "They've hung out together a lot and he has admired her stratospheric rise. "Plus Sydney has the quality of being athletic and able to perform physical scenes, as well as being feminine and following in the legacy of the Bond girls." Tom Holland has admitted playing James Bond would be the "pinnacle" of his career. The Spider-Man star is said to be in the frame to portray the suave spy in Denis Villeneuve's upcoming movie in the franchise and while the 29-year-old actor refused to be drawn on the speculation, he suggested landing the role would be a dream come true. Speaking to Gordon Ramsay on YouTube, he said of the rumours: "Listen, there's speculation at the moment. We'll keep it to a minimum for now. We'll get there one day." The Hell's Kitchen star then further pressed Holland on the issue. He said: "Can you imagine what's going to happen to your life if you do? First of all, you'd love that opportunity, right?" Holland replied: "I mean every young British actor, it's the pinnacle of working in our industry. I already consider myself to be the luckiest kid alive. I could not have dreamed to have the career that I have." The Devil All the Time actor's comments come shortly after Rocketman star Taron Egerton dismissed the idea he could replace Daniel Craig as 007 because he is "too messy". Asked about the possibility of playing Bond, he told Collider: "I don't think I'm a good choice for it. I think I'm too messy for that. "I think I'm not— I really love James Bond and particularly Daniel Craig's tenure. But I think I wouldn't be good at it, and I think there's so many cool, younger actors who would be great for it. I think it would be wasted on me, probably." Egerton observed that leading the Bond franchise is "quite an undertaking". And he suggested that the scale of the project might not suit him, either. The 35-year-old actor explained: "That's not to say that I don't have aspirations and plans and also that I wouldn't be interested in doing something that's more commercial, because of course I would. "I think I'm a period in my life where, as you say, I've been probably following the things that speak to me on a creative level a little bit more, but, you know, I'm sure I won't feel that way forever. "But James Bond is quite an undertaking and I think, one, as far as I'm aware, nobody's asking me to do it." Egerton suggested that he might find more satisfaction in pursuing other film projects. He said: "It's possibly not quite the thing that would make me happiest. I do think it's a big old undertaking, it kind of consumes your life, a role like that." Meanwhile, Sydney Sweeney is reportedly being lined up to play the next Bond girl. The 27-year-old actress is wanted by new 007 director Denis Villeneuve for a role in the upcoming film and the move is said to have the backing of Amazon boss Jeff Bezos, with the company acquiring creative control of the spy franchise from long-serving producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson. A source told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: "Sydney is the top name on the casting sheet for Bond. "Denis believes she is hugely talented, as well as having an alluring appeal to younger generations, vital in modernising the franchise. "They've hung out together a lot and he has admired her stratospheric rise. "Plus Sydney has the quality of being athletic and able to perform physical scenes, as well as being feminine and following in the legacy of the Bond girls."