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Hypebeast
09-07-2025
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- Hypebeast
Moncler 2025 早秋系列「London, A Love Affair」正式發佈
本文看點 Moncler近日發佈 2025 早秋系列形象特輯「London, A Love Affair」，邀請到Brooklyn Beckham與Nicola Peltz夫妻檔入鏡，以浪漫精緻的視角演繹倫敦的獨特魅力。兩人身著 Moncler 早秋系列新品，展現系列追求的輕鬆精緻美學與現代感。 本季聚焦秋季多層次穿搭，擺脫傳統厚重感，以俐落剪裁與結構化廓形，將機能性與高級感巧妙融合，洗鍊的尼龍元素與嶄新的針織領口設計，襯托溫潤的大地色調，為極簡造型增添一抹靜奢質感，精選羊毛、粗花呢與圈圈呢等面料，搭配卡其、米白與灰褐等大地色系，部分單品更點綴金色細節，在風格、結構與舒適度之間取得完美平衡。 除了服飾，系列也同步推出全新鞋款，採用米白色調並搭載 GORE-TEX 材質，鞋底延伸至鞋頭的尖刺狀紋路，不僅強化抓地力與穩定性，更為鞋身注入大膽的雕塑感。此系列現已於指定 Moncler 專門店及品牌官網獨家發售，有興趣的讀者不妨多加留意。
Hypebeast
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Moncler Introduces Pre-Fall 2025 Collection of Seasonal Wardrobe Staples
Summary Monclerhas just unveiled its Pre-Fall 2025campaign, titled 'London, A Love Affair,' starringBrooklynand Nicola Peltz Beckham in a romantic and refined ode to the city. Dressed in elevated seasonal looks, the couple embodies the collection's effortless sophistication and modern sensibility. The collection focuses on autumn layering with sharp tailoring and structured silhouettes that enhance the form while maintaining an elegant, wearable feel. Soft tailoring is key, with fine wools, tweeds and bouclé rendered in a rich palette of khaki, ecru and taupe with some pieces embellished with gold detailings — offering a timeless, seasonal aesthetic. While the collection primarily highlights clothing, it also introduces a new footwear design dressed in a beige off-white colorway and constructed with GORE-TEX materials. The shoe features a distinctive sole with spike-like tread extending into the toe box, offering enhanced grip and stability while adding a bold, sculptural edge to its silhouette. Designed as both functional outerwear and elevated wardrobe staples, the pieces move away from traditional bulk, instead favoring sleek, polished layers. Refined nylon elements and updated knit collars complement the muted earth tones, giving minimalist looks a touch of quiet luxury. Altogether, the collection strikes a perfect balance between style, structure and comfort. The collection is available now exclusively in selectMonclerstores and onthe Moncler website.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Front Man Speaks: ‘Squid Game' Star Lee Byung-hun Unpacks His Character's Mysterious Inner Thoughts
[This story contains MAJOR spoilers from the season three finale, 'Humans are …'] Lee Byung-hun's masked antagonist, known as The Front Man, has stalked the edges of Squid Game since its debut — the coolly enigmatic figure who oversees the show's merciless contest with a disturbing sense of detachment. But in seasons two and three, and especially in the series finale released last Friday, the character steps ever further into the spotlight, revealing new dimensions of sorrow, cynicism, and maybe even a lingering sliver of moral conflict. More from The Hollywood Reporter Tennis Star Taylor Fritz Is Eyeing His First Grand Slam - and He Really Hates to Lose 'The Residence' Was Mostly Good, But It Didn't Quite Earn a Second Season Moncler Casts Real Life Couple Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham in "London, A Love Affair" Campaign Played with masterful restraint by Lee, one of Korea's most celebrated movie stars of the last two decades, the Front Man is enigma personified, a man hollowed by tragedy whose only apparent joy is his unnerving devotion to procedure — and perhaps the occasional whisky sipped in solitude. But the Game grows increasingly personal for him after Gi-hun, aka Player 456 (Lee Jung-jae), re-enters the contest on a mission to challenge its central tenant — that human beings are fundamentally selfish and unworthy of grace or respect. In face of Gi-hun's sacrifice and unwavering commitment to basic human dignity, does a crack ultimately emerge in The Front Man's fatalism, or will he always remain the Game's loyal servant? In a wide-ranging sit-down with The Hollywood Reporter, Lee opened up about his character's evolution and the layered meaning behind several of the finale's most debated moments — including the Front Man's cryptic encounter with Gi-hun's daughter, and that unexpected encounter with the recruiter played by Cate Blanchett on the streets of Los Angeles. *** From the beginning, has been famed for its exceedingly dark vision of humanity, and the real world outside the show has arguably only grown darker during the five years since the series first went into production. Rather than dwelling on that, though, I wanted to start by asking whether there was anything about making that gave you hope, or made you feel better about human nature in an unexpected course, Squid Game is a show that explores the darkest aspects of our social and political situation, while also diagnosing an absence of humanity. So to see a story like that resonate with people all around the world? I was happy the show we had worked so hard on was successful. But another part of me, I have to admit, felt quite bitter about the fact that these issues resonated with so many people in such an urgent way. Later, though, I had another thought: The show ultimately says that we need to wake up and look at what we're doing to each other. So, the fact that people all around the world are connecting with this show and stopping to engage with and think about these themes — our collective loss of humanity — that could also mean there is hope for us. That's the hopeful way of looking at the whole phenomenon. The Front Man is profoundly enigmatic throughout the full run of . What did you come to understand about his beliefs and motivations throughout the process of making the show?You get a brief backstory of him in the series. He had a previous life as a police detective. He was a very ordinary guy with an ordinary family. But due to some really extreme and unfortunate circumstances, he lost his wife and child, and he experienced intense betrayal and desperation, which is what drove him to take part in Squid Game. Once inside the Game, he witnesses even more brutality and extreme cruelty right in front of him, and all of this makes him into an extremely pessimistic and cynical person who believes that there is no hope left for the world or humanity. And so, as he watches Gi-hun, he thinks that Gi-hun is too naive — and that he will end up just like himself, and only time will tell. About that last point, there were some key moments where I was really curious what the Front Man was actually thinking and hoping for. One is when he gives Gi-hun the knife, and watches Gi-hun contemplating killing the other players in their sleep. The Front Man is watching him very intently, and the audience is given a flashback to a time when the Front Man was put in the same situation and killed everyone mercilessly. So, in that moment, is the Front Man hoping Gi-hun will kill everyone just as he did — or something else? I'm glad you asked, because that uncertainty is exactly what I wanted viewers to feel when they watched that scene. I played that scene thinking there are both sides to him. I believe the Front Man wanted Gi-hun to live, because Gi-hun is someone he feels differently about compared to the other players, because of the time they spent together inside the Game. So if Gi-hun had killed everyone just as the Front Man did, the Front Man would have felt a sense of victory, because he would have been proven right in his core belief. He could say, 'See? You've ended up just like me.' On the other hand, if Gi-hun doesn't go through with it — which is what happens — the Front Man will feel a sense of defeat. He would also feel a form of self-reproach, or even envy, in seeing Gi-hun protect his values in precisely the way that he failed to do. However, I think deep inside him, part of him was almost rooting for Gi-hun. The deepest part of him wanted to see Gi-hun not give in and continue to hold onto hope for the world and for humanity. So I played that scene thinking that he was feeling all of these things, but in the deepest sense, the latter. It's really amazing how much of that comes across in your performance, despite how little you say and how brief that scene is. Were there aspects of yourself — your memories, personality or beliefs — that you tapped into to help you play the Front Man, this very impressive but broken man?For actors, every life experience you go through, every emotion that you feel in life — it all becomes an asset. And I think that whether or not I was aware of it when I was reading the script, all of my personal experiences affected the way I approached the character. So, yeah, there were definitely moments in my life when I wondered about the loss or absence of humanity — and it deeply upset me. It's hard to pinpoint particular experiences or events, but I've been through some of those internal struggles. But the entire experience of just living life is what most affected the way I played this character. How did you interpret the scene in the finale between the Front Man and Gi-hun's daughter? Is he stirring the pot to try to get Gi-hun's daughter curious about the Games? Or is this encounter a sign of his somewhat restored humanity — that he wanted to give her closure, and personally deliver the money her father won? I asked that exact question to the director when we were filming — and he responded by asking me the same question. So we ended up talking a lot about this scene — what is he feeling at that point, and what should my headspace be while I'm trying to bring the scene to life? At the end of the day, I would have to say it's closer to the latter. He's had a little bit of humanity restored and he's offering what Gi-hun left behind with a little sliver of the goodness that's left in his heart. But at the same time, his strongest feeling is simply to make sure that everything is done fairly and by the rules of the Game. However, it's also perfectly natural for the audience to consider a lot of possibilities, as you just have. Is there another motive behind this? Is he signaling the beginning of a new game? Is he sowing the seed so that the Game can be continued? All of that is ultimately open for interpretation. We knew this scene would spark a lot of speculation, so we put a lot of thought into it — even down to the detail of whether the green tracksuit should be bloody or whether it should have been washed. Similarly, I was wondering why the Front Man gave his brother the baby and the baby's money. Could this be one more test of humanity versus greed — to see what his altruistic brother will do with all of that cash? Or does he simply think that his brother is a reliable person and this is the right thing to do?After everything he's been through, I think the Front Man is a little sick of testing people or putting them through trials at this point. I think that impulse may have left after the Game ended — especially after everything he went through in his confrontation with Gi-hun, and after witnessing Gi-hun's sacrifice. So I think he left the baby with his brother mainly because he doesn't have a lot of options. Most of all, like always, he wants to follow the rules. The baby won the game, so the money should go to the baby. His brother is family and he knows very deeply that his brother is a reliable and trustworthy person, and that he will protect the baby and make sure no one takes the child's money. The rules say the money goes to the child, and his brother can help ensure that. Okay, one last scene interpretation question. The Front Man's reaction to seeing the recruiter played by Cate Blanchett on the streets of Los Angeles — is he surprised, or did he already know that there's another recruiter out there and the Game, or Games, will continue elsewhere? I wasn't sure how to read his director and I talked a lot about this scene as well. What's interesting is that when I first read the script, I had a different impression. I thought the Front Man had already known that there was another game — exactly the same — unfolding in another country. But I asked the director, just in case, and he told me, 'Please play the scene by imagining that you didn't know she was there.' This was really confusing for me, because I got a very different impression from the script and we were quite close to filming at that point. So we discussed it quite a lot, and here's the tone I decided to go for in that moment: As the series started, the Front Man had nearly no hope left in humanity — there was only a tiny little shred of goodness left in him, subconsciously. But through his journey with Gi-hun, he was able to nurture that sliver of hope, and by the end, as his Game came to a close, he's trying to look at things differently, thinking, 'Maybe Gi-hun was right; maybe there's something still there.' And he's trying to reach this sense of closure, and the potential for a new beginning — and then he sees this other recruiter, pulling new players into the Game. And now he realizes that this never ends. It's all going to just keep going. So, that sense of bitterness is the main feeling he's experiencing in that moment. I actually wondered whether what I was trying to communicate would be delivered to viewers, so thank you for the question. Cate Blanchett's appearance has sparked a lot of speculation about a potential U.S.-based spin-off. I know nothing is official, but now that the Front Man knows the Game is underway in America, how do you imagine the Game would work in the United States?Well, depending on the culture and local circumstances, I suppose the ambience and the arena and the specifics of the games could be a little different. There could be some U.S. elements in there. But still, as we've been discussing, I believe the reason the series received so much love across the world is because people everywhere can relate to its overarching theme of loss of humanity. I think that aspect is essential, so the U.S. players would have to go through a lot of hardship and face impossible choices. The essence of the Game would be the same. Another possibility fans have gotten excited about is a Front Man spinoff or prequel. If Netflix and some of your key collaborators are behind it, would you be up for it?Director Hwang and I have been joking about a Front Man spin-off since the beginning. We both thought that the Front Man or the recruiter could be interesting for more story, because we haven't really explored these characters in their entirety yet. Their backstory is still vague, and their character is still a little murky. To look at the Front Man with a full character study would be a very fun thing to do. So, as for your question — of course I'd be willing to star in it. The character has already been built and designed, and I'm very compelled by him. Just as the fans are curious to know more about him, I am too. That's a story I'd be very willing to tell. *** The final season of Squid Game is now streaming on Netflix. Read THR's take on the finale cameo and how it could set up a spinoff and our two-part interview with creator Hwang Dong-hyuk on the final season and final scene. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Moncler Casts Real Life Couple Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham in 'London, A Love Affair' Campaign
Love is in the air in London courtesy of Moncler. The luxury fashion brand has tapped real life couple Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham to star in its pre-fall 2025 campaign. Titled 'London, A Love Affair,' the new campaign features the couple 'as they explore the historic streets of the city where they first proclaimed their love for each other,' per Moncler. More from The Hollywood Reporter How F1 Fan Keanu Reeves Became the Face of Cadillac's New Racing Docuseries (Exclusive) 'The Blue Trail' Director on His "Boat Movie" About a Rebellious Granny That Is an "Ode to Freedom" Sukeban, Japanese Female Pro-Wrestling Brand, Strikes NTT Docomo Studio & Live Deal The latest installment follows Moncler's previous city-based campaigns from Madrid featuring actor Joaquín Furriel, Paris featuring French actor Arnaud Binard and daughter Maya Rose, and New York with Penn Badgley. The Beckhams, who have been in the news a lot as of late, said in a joint statement that they were excited about the opportunity to shoot the campaign in London when Moncler officials suggested it. 'My style is very in the moment, I dress in whatever I'm feeling. I love Moncler because it is so easy wear — it feels effortless yet elevated. I became obsessed with the Moncler jeans I wore in the campaign and ended up wearing them in my new movie,' said Peltz Beckham, an actress and filmmaker who has starred in Lola (which she wrote and directed), Welcome to Chippendales, Holidate, Bates Motel and Transformers: Age of Extinction. Added Beckham: 'Nicola and I move in sync. That's what this campaign is all about, being in tune with each other and with the city around us — London, a city we love. Sharing moments in places that are special to us both. This shoot felt like a snapshot into our life — walking through the city, laughing between takes, wearing pieces that we would wear in our everyday lives.' Moncler's new collection is available in select Moncler stores and on See the shots below. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Seeing Double? 25 Pairs of Celebrities Who Look Nearly Identical From 'Lady in the Lake' to 'It Ends With Us': 29 New and Upcoming Book Adaptations in 2024 Meet the Superstars Who Glam Up Hollywood's A-List
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Squid Game' Star Yim Si-Wan on Learning to 'Love the Hate' Fans Feel for His Character
[This story contains MAJOR spoilers from the season three finale, 'Humans are …'] The Front Man, Squid Game's dark mastermind, remains the show's great enigma — what's driving him and what outcome was he truly hoping for all along? The finale of the Netflix global hit that released last Friday doesn't fully resolve those questions (as creator Hwang Dong-hyuk intended), leaving fans to hope that a rumored spinoff might eventually provide more there's a second figure of uncertain principles lurking at the heart of Squid Game's final two seasons: Myung-gi, the hapless, washed-up crypto influencer who stumbles upon his very pregnant ex-girlfriend, Kim Jun-hee (Jo Yu-ri), inside the Game. Things ended badly between them. But if a surprise pregnancy isn't the moment for a young man to find moral purpose, surely a surprise pregnancy inside a murderous game of death should be, right?For a time, it seems like Myung-gi, who is played by Yim Swian, just might rise to the occasion. Across seasons two and three, the character is repeatedly offered chances at redemption — to protect instead of deceive, to sacrifice rather than survive — and yet, he never manages to step fully into the light. Is he a narcisistic weasel, or simply youthfully mixed up? His descent is one of Squid Game's most uncomfortable character arcs — not because it's extreme, but because it feels painfully familiar, a portrait of moral failure shaded by charm, desperation and self-delusion. More from The Hollywood Reporter 'The Residence' Was Mostly Good, But It Didn't Quite Earn a Second Season Moncler Casts Real Life Couple Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham in "London, A Love Affair" Campaign Janelle James Looks Back on Not Getting Role on Netflix's 'GLOW' After She "Nailed" Audition The K-pop idol turned actor plays Myung-gi's ambiguities — and loathsome undercurrents — with unnerving precision. The Squid Game role marks a significant step up for the 36-year-old performer who has spent the past decade building a reputation for taking on unexpected, often morally complex characters, working somewhat against the type suggested by his flawlessly boyish looks. As Squid Game marched through its final six episodes to a stunningly dark denouement (including that A-list cameo from Cate Blanchett for the final coda), Myung-gi was there all along, his fate uncertain to the bitter end. The Hollywood Reporter spoke with Yim about his character's fateful decision in the series finale that makes him 'a pathetic coward' — and about how it feels to have become the character Squid Game fans now most love to hate. *** Your character has so many opportunities for redemption throughout seasons two and three, but in the end, he reveals himself to be purely self-interested. Did you speak to Director Hwang about what your character represents within the show's broader critique of late-capitalist society? Well, I don't think the character of Myung-gi can only be interpreted within the context of capitalist society. He's more of a character who poses fundamental questions related to human nature. In my view, he shows what happens to a person when they're put in an extreme position between morality and selfishness — and the ending that will find them if they make the wrong choice. When did you find out how far into the game your character would survive, and what was your reaction to that? When I finally had a chance to read all of the scripts, I learned that I'd be staying in the game for a very long while. Honestly, I wasn't exactly thrilled, because I got to see the ugly process that allows him to survive for so long. So that was a recurring question mark for me throughout shooting — is it really good that Myung-gi is still in the game? How should I be thinking about this? As for myself, Yim Si-Wan, I would have preferred that he died by sacrificing himself for Kim Jun-hee. I wish she could have been the one to play the final game with their baby. But it wasn't my choice to make. What was it like filming that final scene with Lee Jung-jae's Gi-hun, where you're fighting on the Sky Squid Game platform? How did you film that, and what was the experience like? It was the worst situation. Looking back on filming that scene, I still didn't really have full conviction or understanding of what kind of character Myung-gi is, even until that very last point. All the way up until then, I was always questioning his motives and what kind of character he is deep down. So in that last scene, I really had to listen closely to the direction I received from Director Hwang, putting all my effort into understanding and focusing on his intent. It's a dynamic action scene, but your character is also experiencing really intense emotions — toward his rival, Gi-hun, but also about himself, as he's realizing the choice he's making. That must have been a lot to balance. Yeah, it really was. But rather than thinking about the good and evil of humanity that's encapsulated in that scene, I just focused on the intense fear that the character would feel in that situation. So, rather than thinking about harming or not harming the baby, I was more focused on portraying how fearful Myung-gi would be in that situation. Fear is what I believed Myung-gi would feel most of all, because ultimately, he's a pathetic coward. So, I made the choice that fear was the basis of my whole performance in that sequence. How have fans reacted to your character, and has it changed how people approach you or talk to you about your work? Well, I've seen the comments online. [Shakes his head, sheepishly] I also got loads of texts and messages from friends right after season three was released. A lot of them said they really enjoyed the show and found the ending shocking. But even some of my friends sent me hate messages — like, 'You're so bad! Horrible! How could you do that?' (Laughs.) On the one hand, that means your performance was really effective, since people have had such a visceral reaction. On the other, you're a rising star but now you're identified with a globally loathed character. How do you feel about it? I think I need to love the hate. So I'm going to take it all as a compliment. It's okay — you can hate Myung-gi as much as you like. Getting involved in Squid Game was a huge stroke of luck in my life. But at the same time, I think it's best if I don't read too much into it and just leave it as a really memorable experience. Instead of letting this huge show reshape my whole life, it'll be best if I can just maintain the attitude of being a diligent, hardworking actor. I hope I'm essentially the same guy — before and after Squid Game. *** The final season of Squid Game is now streaming on Netflix. Read THR's take on the finale cameo and how it could set up a spinoff, interview with Jo Yu-ri (Jun-hee) and our two-part interview with creator Hwang Dong-hyuk on the final season and final scene. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
