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Time of India
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shanaya Kapoor's high-octane Sabyasachi saree made a serious case for maximalism
(Image Credits: Instagram) The hypnotic allure of sequins has long held a place of pride in maximalist fashion. From disco-era glamour to red-carpet drama, glittering embellishments have always signalled decadence and now, master couturier Sabyasachi has redefined them once again with his latest creation, casting Shanaya Kapoor as his radiant new muse. Exuding vintage charm with a modern edge, Shanaya turned heads in a breathtaking silver cocktail sari from Sabyasachi's 2025 Heritage Collection, a look that whispered old-world opulence while dazzling in contemporary appeal. Crafted in a languid, silver-drenched fabric, the saree featured intricate floral embellishments and delicate thread embroidery, echoing the quiet luxury of royal craftsmanship. (Image Credits: Instagram) But it was the glint of contrasting golden sequins along the border and pallu that truly brought the drape to life. Designed with the elegance of springtime in mind, the shimmering accents evoked a gilded garden, crafted meticulously by artisans whose work elevates this ensemble into wearable art. Shanaya Kapoor stuns fans in her trendy mint green ensemble Shanaya paired the dramatic saree with a pale gold sequinned bralette-blouse, its fine straps and sweetheart neckline adding a hint of sensuality to the refined glamour. The ensemble struck a beautiful balance between heritage and modernity, each element a tribute to the grandeur of Indian craftsmanship with a distinctly youthful, red-carpet-ready twist. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo (Image Credits: Instagram) Adding to the retro glamour, Shanaya styled her hair in a voluminous bouffant-inspired updo, giving a nod to vintage Bollywood elegance. Her accessories further accentuated the old-world-meets-new vibe, a statement Art Deco-inspired necklace featuring emeralds, rubies, and diamonds from the House of Umrao, paired with intricate mosaic drop earrings, gave her look an heirloom sparkle. In perfect contrast to the shimmering saree, her makeup remained soft and understated. With a flush of peach on the cheeks, bronzed contours, and a dewy highlighter, she kept the skin luminous. Her eye makeup was subtle yet defined, forgoing heavy shadows in favour of winged eyeliner and mascara-lifted lashes, keeping the focus firmly on the statement ensemble. Designers like Sabyasachi and Manish Malhotra have transformed the cocktail saree into a year-round showstopper, no longer just reserved for festive evenings. With sequin-studded creations like this one, the saree evolves into a celebration of craftsmanship, personality, and panache. In a world that often leans minimalist, Shanaya Kapoor's look is a love letter to maximalism done right: elegant, extravagant, and unmistakably Indian in its soul. One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
The National
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
New Scottish restaurant takes step back into the Golden Age
This new restaurant and 40-bedroom Art Deco-inspired hotel is located just outside Blantyre, South Lanarkshire. The main attraction is the 'entertainment-led dining experience', inspired by the heyday of Scotland's old dance halls – including its namesake Trocadero in Hamilton, fondly known as 'The Troc', which offered up escapism, music and dancing every night of the week. My friend and I glammed ourselves up in our 1920s-inspired bedroom, with as much vintage style and red lipstick as we could muster, before descending for a night to remember. Guests emerge through a rich velvet curtain to witness underground prohibition decadence. We stepped into a vast but darkly intimate bar, with candlelit dining and a sweeping stage, channelling vibes of speakeasy glamour, like something straight out of an American movie. Here was rich soft furnishings, curves and geometric shapes reminiscent of Art Deco style, and dapper waiting staff ready to take your cocktail order. Mixologist Panos Damou has curated a cocktail list inspired by the Jazz Age. I toasted the night with a Plum Crusta, rich in fruity flavours and dramatically presented in a smoking glass case. The venue's motto 'Where Champagne Flows and Anything Goes' means a healthy bubbles menu too. Feeling like the Marvellous Mrs Maisel, we were led to our stage-side table as an 11-piece band took the night by the horns. Sequinned flapper-style dancers stepped, kicked, swivelled and shimmied in Charleston fashion. In these opulent surroundings the food could take a back seat, but it certainly does not. The menu is overseen by renowned chef Michel Roux Jnr and the kitchen is under the auspices of executive chef Kevin Barron. We could have indulged in dishes synonymous with luxury, such as caviar, oysters and steak, but I opted for lighter ones – a starter of Shetland crab, followed by a shallot tart tatin with blue cheese and pear. I particularly loved the sheer joy of the traditional dessert trolley steered between the dancers to reach our table, where, from myriad treats, I chose a hazelnut milk chocolate tart. After a night of decadence we walked upstairs to our room and curled up in bed with the Trocadero's newsletter, lulled to sleep with stories of couples who met in the original Hamilton Troc and fell in love. The following morning, breakfast was dished up in Foveran's. Its green hues with a palm motif felt like a calming oasis after the hedonism of the night before. Foveran's serves breakfast, lunch and dinner for guests who desire a quieter dining experience. A yoghurt and juice bar kickstarted our detox, with fresh fruit and bakery items brought to the table. After tucking into Loch Fyne kippers, a walk to the nearby Four Angels waterfall blows the cobwebs away. I immersed myself in Trocadero's transatlantic glamour but there's no denying this is a proudly Scottish project. Most of the food is sourced in Scotland, ideally within a 50-mile radius. The owners, Steve Timoney and Alison Reid-Timoney, are Scottish, with Steve growing up in Easterhouse. Much of the veg and honey served in the hotel comes from the owners' Perthshire estate. And the employment opportunities here are vast, tapping into Scottish music agents, an expansive roster of bands, singers, musicians, dance troupes and choreographers, alongside front of house staff and those working behind the scenes. Trocadero's is a £20 million project and the spa (scheduled to open late this year) is devising its own line of beauty products with AS Apothecary on the Isle of Harris, using ingredients/botanicals from the Timoneys' estate and the castle's 14-acre grounds. Trocadero's represents a golden age in hospitality and a destination like no other, so grab your glad rags and hot foot it to the liveliest spot just outside town. It stages entertainment seven nights a week but browse the music calendar if you seek big band vibes. We saw the fantastic Champagne on stage. Also look out for Soul Sundays – a traditional Sunday lunch with added live music performances. To find out more, visit
Daily Mirror
10-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
'I loved staying in Henry VIII's lovenest - apart from the outdoor facilities'
Waking on the waterfront, watching the ducks and geese glide by as you languish in a super-comfy Art Deco-inspired bed complete with Egyptian cotton bedding and furs... am I selling it? There are four literary-themed lodges right on the water at Leeds Castle in Kent – Ian Fleming, Noel Coward, Daphne du Maurier and our one, Gertrude Lawrence. All four were guests of the castle's former owner, Lady Olive Baillie, at some point and the lodges can be accessed through a private walkway through her Mediterranean garden on the estate. Inside are cute little touches, like old-fashioned binoculars, handy for watching the aforementioned wildlife, books, ornaments and Art-Deco decor. Things are bang up-to-date though in the bathrooms, which have walk-in rain showers and gorgeous-smelling spa toiletries. A floor-to-ceiling glass wall makes you feel you are truly immersed in nature but before you panic, there is good wi-fi and a TV too. Outside there is a bath on the deck. All very sexy in theory but perhaps not in March... I'm a game old bird so I ran the bath, poured in a bottle of the spa shower gel and stepped in. It could be fabulous but only if they up the temperature of the water somewhat. It does need to be steaming hot in Britain and it was a little on the tepid side to be honest. I sat there for a shivery 10 minutes in the name of research and a glass of bubbly helped take the chill off. In summer, though, definitely a lovely idea, and there is the added frisson that a boat might sail by... Night-time in the lodges is heaven for insomniacs like me. Complete darkness and silence (apart from the ducks and geese). In fact it was so cosy and dark even the boyfriend's snoring and night-time bathroom expeditions passed me blissfully by. Built from UK-grown timber with sustainability as the watchword (which might explain the not-so-hot bath) they are nevertheless an excellent combination of nature and nurture, peaceful and private. If you do leave the sanctuary of your lodge then Leeds Castle certainly has plenty to do, especially for families. Having no youngsters in tow didn't stop us visiting the maze, the spooky underground grotto, the falconry centre or the ice-cream cafe. The maze is deceptively difficult. Honestly, it looks tiny but it took forever, to the point where you're thinking about tunnelling through a hedge because you're tantalising close to the centre. A great place to leave any teenagers who didn't want to come out with you in the first place. With any luck you may never get them back! The way out is via a strange little underground grotto that's been lit to turn it into a spooky tunnel younger ones will love. The castle itself stands in a lake formed by the River Len to the east of the village of Leeds and is a historic Grade I-listed estate. A castle has existed on the site since 857. In the 13th century, it came into the hands of King Edward I and in the 16th century, Henry VIII used it as a dwelling for his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. Catherine's house is adjacent to the castle, a sort of 'my wife next door' arrangement, which sounds ideal to me but we all know what happened to that marriage. The present castle dates mostly from the early 19th century. Its last private owner, Lady Baillie, left it in trust to open it to the public. Today, visitors follow a walk through a historical mash-up of styles and get a glimpse of its 1920s' heyday. As you enter the Servants Hall there is a film explaining the 'Queens of Means' story of the castle. Gifted, educated, cultured and intelligent conversationalists, these queens with means were women born and raised to marry English monarchs. The latest video-mapping technology and unique lighting, sound and visual effects are used to create a compelling journey back through time. The queens, for history buffs who wish to know, are Catherine of Aragon, Eleanor of Castile, Queen Margaret of France, Queen Isabella of France, Queen Anne of Bohemia, Queen Joan of Navarre and Queen Catherine of Valois. Imagine my embarrassment when I asked the guide why my personal favourite queen, Anne Boleyn, wasn't included, only to be told that was Hever Castle – also in Kent, to be fair. Dinner and breakfast at Leeds Castle are served in the Castle View Restaurant with lovely views of the castle. The clue's in the name. If it's too chilly for the terrace, there are plenty of window tables inside to enjoy the castle lit up in all its glory at night. Food is good with a varied menu and plenty of local produce including local wine. You can get a selection of the most interesting, important and fun travel stories sent to your inbox every week by subscribing to the Mirror Travel newsletter. It's completely free and takes minutes to do. Breakfast is a combination of help yourself and table service but there isn't much chance of a Sunday lie-in as it's served from 8am to 9.45am in a tiny window of opportunity many British establishments insist on. Checkout is a prompt 10am but that does give you ample time to walk the stunning grounds and enjoy waterfalls, woodlands, wildlife and even a round of golf. In fact you are encouraged to stay all day and enjoy the grounds. Which is an invitation that's hard to refuse.
New York Post
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Jim Carrey shaves another $1M off his longtime LA home after a deal fell through
Jim Carrey is once again trimming the price of his Los Angeles estate, shaving off another $1 million and relisting the property for $18.75 million — after a prior deal collapsed. The actor first put the Brentwood compound on the market in early 2023 for nearly $29 million, as The Post reported at the time. Since then, it has undergone several price reductions before entering contract late last year. That transaction ultimately fell through, and the property returned to market in February, according to Mansion Global. 4 Jim Carrey has reduced the price of his longtime Los Angeles estate to $18.75 million, cutting another $1 million after a deal fell through. Daniel Dahler for Sotheby's International Realty 4 Carrey bought the home in 1994. Sygma via Getty Images Located along North Tigertail Canyon Road, the roughly 2-acre spread includes a modernized midcentury ranch house built in 1951. Spanning more than 10,000 square feet, the mansion features five bedrooms, a curved sunroom and an Art Deco-inspired theater. 4 The home features a yoga studio, a guesthouse and a tennis court. Daniel Dahler for Sotheby's International Realty 4 Carrey, now 63, previously said he was selling the home because he no longer spends much time there. Samir Hussein/WireImage Outdoor amenities include a pool with a waterfall, a guest house, a tennis court, and a standalone structure dedicated to yoga and meditation. Carrey, 63, acquired the home in 1994, during the peak of his rise to Hollywood stardom. He emerged as a comedy icon in the mid-1990s with blockbuster hits like 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,' 'Dumb and Dumber' and 'The Mask,' and later earned critical acclaim — and two Golden Globes — for his dramatic turns in 'The Truman Show' and 'Man on the Moon.' Previous 1 of 11 Next Advertisement The 2-acre Brentwood property includes a renovated 1950s ranch-style home. Daniel Dahler for Sotheby's International Realty The home occupies over 10,000 square feet. Daniel Dahler for Sotheby's International Realty Advertisement The kitchen. Daniel Dahler for Sotheby's International Realty A living area. Daniel Dahler for Sotheby's International Realty A breakfast space. Daniel Dahler for Sotheby's International Realty Advertisement One of five bedrooms. Daniel Dahler for Sotheby's International Realty The home was nearly impacted by the Palisades fire. Daniel Dahler for Sotheby's International Realty The Art Deco theater. Daniel Dahler for Sotheby's International Realty Advertisement The property narrowly avoided direct impact from the January wildfires in nearby Mandeville Canyon but was close enough to prompt evacuation. Real estate professionals in the area say the fires contributed to a wave of insurance and financing uncertainties, with some pending sales, including Carrey's, falling apart amid the heightened risk. Carrey previously said he was letting go of the residence simply because he no longer spends much time there. His listing agent, Graham J. Larson of Sotheby's International Realty, declined to comment.
New York Times
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
A Van Cleef & Arpels Watch That Took Nearly 1,300 Hours to Make
First of Its Kind, Last of Its Kind tells the story of an exceptional accessory and the archival piece that inspired it. In the 1660s, decorative brooches and ribbons began appearing on the bodices of women's clothing in Europe. A century later, Marie Antoinette wore frilled trimmings on her coronation robes and Madame de Pompadour, the chief mistress of King Louis XV, tied lacelike collars around her neck. When Van Cleef & Arpels opened in Paris's Place Vendôme in 1906, one of its first orders was for a gem-encrusted bow-shaped brooch. In 1918, the house produced a black onyx and diamond broche noeud, or knotted pin; this was followed in 1926 by a round, Art Deco-inspired clip with a fluttering band of diamonds that mimicked a swatch of silk. During World War II, the company, unable to obtain as many precious stones, improvised with pendant bows featuring intricate gold lacework that resembled flowers and tulle fringes.
