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Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
My most complimented gold earrings don't tarnish and look like an Astrid & Miyu pair
Fed up with hoop earrings tugging on ears, leaving skin green or tarnishing? We have the perfect £59 pair that 'look like new' even after sweaty gym classes If there's one piece of jewellery I put on almost every single day, it's a pair of gold hoops. They're a staple that instantly pulls an outfit together, even on days when I'm wearing little more than a plain t-shirt and some jeans. And while I've tried my fair share, the pair I keep getting asked about are Abbott Lyon's Moon and Back Hoop Earrings. I've only had them for a few weeks, and they've already become the most complimented item I own. Friends and even a girl in Pret last week have asked if they're a designer pair, and I get why. They look so much more expensive than they are, with a weight and shine that could easily pass for something designer. In fact, they look a lot like Astrid & Miyu's Cosmic Dome Hoops, which come in at £70. The Abbott Lyon pair are £59, meaning you've saved yourself over a tenner. Plus, if you use the code TAKE10, you can get an extra 10% off them this week. I wasn't expecting much when I first ordered them. I've bought enough mid-range jewellery in my life to know how it usually goes: shiny for a week, then dull and slightly green after a few wears. But these are holding up perfectly. They've already been through it all – showers, gym sessions, long days at my desk when I've absent-mindedly fiddled with them – and they still look brand new. No tarnishing, no fading and definitely no sore, green ears. The plating guarantees to be waterproof, sweat and heat-resistant, making them ideal for girls like me who keep them in for everything from sweaty tube rides to hot yoga classes. Plus, they come with a 2-year warranty. All that aside, what I like most is the design. Thanks to a dainty celestial print, they're minimal but not boring. However, they're still light and comfortable for all-day wear. If you prefer a bit of subtle gold over anything too fussy, these tick every box. Plus, if gold isn't for you, you can also pick up the Moon and Back earrings in silver. Looking to expand your jewellery collection? I also love Estella Bartlett. The brand's new collection has been specifically designed for everyday use, and all the pieces have been created with a PVD (physical vapour deposition) coating. This clever coating is 10x stronger than traditional plating, ensuring the pieces resist tarnishing and discolouration. This means you can keep your jewellery on for that sweaty gym class, when you're poolside on holiday or if you get caught in an unpredictable British downpour. The Teardrop Earrings are my favourite. They remind me of a slightly smaller version of Bottega's hugely popular and celebrity-loved earrings, but for a fraction of the price.
Cosmopolitan
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Where to buy the viral earrings worn by Maya Jama and Sienna Miller for under £150
We know, we know, a Missoma review rounding up our fave pieces from the cult jewellery brand is long overdue. And while the mega Missoma summer sale is officially over, there are still plenty of affordable jewellery picks to be lusted over, available on the shop now. There's no denying that we love ourselves a good Van Cleef lookalike or a Cartier watch alternative, and while Missoma actually stock a pretty stellar twin of the viral Bottega pearl drop earrings, sometimes all we're after is something a little more understated. Why trust us? We understand that parting with your hard-earned dolla is no easy feat, so we take researching and testing the jewellery brands we recommend very seriously. We call in samples to try the jewellery ourselves, test tarnish-free claims, speak to experts, and, of course, scour the reviews to get the lowdown. Our verdict on Missoma? It's officially Cosmo-approved. Designed exclusively in-house at the London studio, each piece is handmade by skilled artisans using responsibly sourced and 100% recycled 14ct and 18ct gold vermeil and sterling silver, so you can rest assured that you're getting excellent quality. Shop Missoma jewellery now If you're up to date with the A-list fashion set's sartorial choices, you'll know that Missoma is a celeb favourite when it comes to jewellery. From Doechii and Florence Pugh, to Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Maya Jama and Simone Ashley, we've spotted Missoma gems adorning our favourite fashion gals. Ready to add some new ice to your jewellery box? We've curated this edit of our fave pieces from Missoma to shop right now, from the most iconic celeb-approved pieces to timeless wrist candy and earrings that'll become family heirlooms. We can't resist a VIP endorsed gem, and these little beauties are at the top of our wishlist. As seen on Sienna Miller. As seen on Maya Jama. As seen on Emily Ratajkowski. As seen on Bella Hadid. As seen on Maya Jama. As seen on Simone Ashley. While we haven't been working on our swing this summer (tennis is hard work, peeps), we've been gathering ample outfit inspo from Wimbledon – both court side and on the green. This year, tennis players and spectators from Coco Gauff to Jourdan Dunn have been serving in more ways than one by sporting gorge picks from Missoma's new tennis collection. We're totally here for it. If there's one thing that finishes off a look, it's a nice pair of earrings, and whether you're a hoops-only gal or strictly into studs, Missoma has something for you. Personally, we love statement jewels, and the Zenyu Fan Chandelier Hoop Earrings are the party-worthy pick our Senior Fashion & Lifestyle Ecommerce Writer, Shadé Owomoyela, is adding to her basket. Did you know that if your order is over £100, you'll receive free standard shipping and your purchase will arrive in 2-3 working days? That means the necklace you panic-bought for your bestie a week before her b-day is guaranteed to arrive on time. phew! New customer with Missoma? Lucky you! Bag an extra 10% off at the checkout. Whether you like to stack your rings and things or really show out with an eye-catching cocktail ring, these are our favourite picks. A chunky bangle is a jewellery staple that never ages—it's an elevated cherry on top of any wedding guest outfit, pretty summer dress, or cocktail look. If you're more of a tennis bracelet girlie, there's plenty of options for you too... Follow Shadé on Instagram. Shadé (pronounced sh-ah-day) is the Senior Fashion & Lifestyle Ecommerce Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. From what to shop in the latest Revolve flash sale to how to style the hottest new trends, she shares shopping advice, reports on new collabs and reviews your fave fashion brands.
Hypebeast
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Bottega Veneta Unveils the Orbit Flash: A Refined Take on Retro Sneakers
Name:Bottega Veneta Orbit Flash SneakerColorway:Black, Abyss/Ice/Egg Yolk, Sea Salt/BlackSKU:838373V3MS21000, 838373V3MS24290, 838373V3MS29166MSRP:$990 USDRelease Date:2025Where to Buy:Bottega Veneta Tapping into the ongoing resurgence of 70s-style runners,Bottega Venetaquietly unveiled theOrbit Flash— a sleek, minimalist update to its popular Orbit sneaker line. Released mid-summer 2025 via the brand's website, the Orbit Flash channels archival silhouettes through a modern lens, pairing retro sport aesthetics with premium craftsmanship. Where the original Orbit was chunky and futuristic, the Orbit Flash is noticeably flatter, sleeker, and more fluid, offering a stripped-back silhouette that speaks to the understated elegance Bottega has become known for. Visually, the pairs have an almost sculptural quality to it. The low-top profile feels deliberately softened, with a gently rounded toe that adds to its vintage athletic appeal. Rather than relying on oversized logos or loud color-blocking, the design finds its rhythm in sharp paneling and clean geometric trims. Each overlay appears precisely placed, wrapping around the foot in a way that feels both dynamic and sleek. It's a shoe that moves — visually and physically. Material-wise, the sneaker leans into contrast and texture without overcomplicating the silhouette. A lightweight nylon base forms the upper, wrapped in soft, caged suede overlays that add quiet dimension while maintaining a sleek profile. Inside, a plush lambskin lining enhances the experience with a smooth, second-skin feel, complemented by a leather insole engraved with their logo that speaks to the shoe's refined interior. Underfoot, the durable rubber outsole is subtly detailed with a pronounced tread at the heel — a functional design element that also features a tonal engraving of the Bottega Veneta logo. The color palette moves from grounded to expressive, with pairings that feel deliberate and fresh. A Sea Salt upper matched with Black or Caramel offers a clean, tonal option ideal for everyday styling, while bolder variations — like a striking sky blue rendition with a pop of egg yolk yellow at the tongue — inject a dose of playfulness into the otherwise restrained aesthetic. Regardless of colorway, the branding remains minimal, allowing the focus to stay on construction, materials, and silhouette. A quiet kind of luxury — one rooted in detail, not logos. Retailing for $990 USD and crafted in Italy, the Orbit Flash is a statement — a retro-inflected sneaker made for those who value form over flash, luxury without logos, and movement without noise. It's a quietly elevated addition to any outfit, effortlessly bridging casual ease with refined sophistication.
The Star
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
She made fashion's weirdest footwear, now she's design director of shoes at Dior
Back in late 2018, a lifetime ago in fashion, a radical shift happened in footwear. Square-toed clunkers – sandals defined by exaggerated, spatula-like soles that jutted out from under the foot and pumps with bulbous stubbed toes – were shown in Daniel Lee's first collection for Bottega Veneta. At first sight, the shoes were hideous. Within months, they were on the feet of nearly every celebrity, editor, influencer and luxury VIC in the land. Retailers like Vince Camuto and Shein promptly issued dupes of the popular Lido sandal, a simple slide in a blown-up interpretation of Bottega's signature intrecciato woven leather. Lyst declared them the 'hottest shoes in the world' in 2019. 'It's funny what you can make people wear in fashion if it's done the right way,' said Nina Christen, the Swiss shoe designer responsible for the Lido. Christen's distinctive touch has quite literally been all over some of the most influential shoe design trickling down from luxury houses for the better part of the past decade. She has worked for Phoebe Philo at Celine, Jonathan Anderson at Loewe, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen at the Row and Lee at Bottega Veneta. Last month, Anderson hired Christen as the design director of shoes at Christian Dior. It's one of the biggest jobs in fashion right now, and she is balancing it with a moonlighting gig, too. Read more: Era of the Frankenshoes: Why are hybrid footwear becoming so fashionable? Last year, Christen introduced her eponymous independent shoe brand. The first pure expression of her design identity came partly out of frustration. The shoes she designed for other brands were her taste, her take, she said, but they were never 100% herself. Opportunity arose when she met Paul Dupuy, an entrepreneur and a founder of Zoi, a health-tech company in the longevity space. Christen designed uniforms for Zoi's staff and clients, and Dupuy was so impressed that he offered to help her start her own brand. His mother was a fashion designer, and he has friends in the industry. He got it. 'When she told me she designed shoes for Loewe and Bottega, I was like: 'OK. This is solid,'' Dupuy said. Christen already had a complete vision for a brand beyond shoes: the perfect pair of Japanese denim jeans, the perfect leather jacket, even fine jewellery, the first piece of which is a diamond toe ring. All are prototyped and planned. She had the packaging, branding, logo and positioning in mind. Dupuy raised US$5mil (approximately RM63.6mil) in capital and helps with business logistics, including with the planning of a store in Paris slated for 2026. Christen shoes are produced in Italy by the same factories and specialists that work with big luxury brands. The prices – US$1,100 to US$3,650 (RM4,668 to RM15,485) – reflect Christen's uncompromising production standards and ambition to compete at the highest level. On a morning in late June, the raw cement floor of the studio below Christen's apartment in Paris was set with more than 30 examples of her designs arranged in a neatly art-directed grid. Three styles from Loewe's Spring/Summer 2023 runway collection stood out for their cartoonish, fantastical qualities. There were pumps embroidered with an explosion of deflated white balloons and sandals abloom with a giant, hyper-realistic anthurium. Red rubber pumps that looked fit for Minnie Mouse were particularly complicated. 'You can't wear this for more than two hours,' Christen said of the pumps. 'But Jonathan Anderson was very open to ideas that really crossed the line between art and fashion.' By comparison, the styles on display by Christen's brand appeared compact, sexy and razor-sharp. 'I love the space of geometric shapes,' Christen said, surveying the body of work at her feet. 'When I think of toe shapes, for example, it's all about that. Is it a square? Is it rectangle? Is it a circle? Is it oval? What is the degree?' Dozens of Nina Christen's shoe designs – Bottega Veneta, Loewe and Celine, among them – arranged in a grid in her home studio in Paris. Photo: The New York Times She wore a pair of white sandals by her brand that left the foot nearly naked, bisecting it with a single strip of leather like a strand of floss through the big and second toes. The sole was thin and slightly elongated under the toes, like an insole that was a size too big. The proportions of the shoes varied wildly, but a common thread was a certain offness. Christen thinks a lot about redefining standards. 'It's about creating things we are not used to yet,' she said. 'When I make something and I don't know if I like it, that's always a good sign.' Christen, 40, grew up in Bern, Switzerland, in her own words, 'obsessed with fashion without an explanation'. 'It was just in me,' she added. There she studied technical tailoring and pattern-making and practiced on the 'normal' garments she prefers to wear in her personal life. She never dreamed of being a shoe designer. Finding Switzerland to be a fashion void, she moved to Paris. While completing a master's degree at Institut Francais De La Mode, a shoe design workshop liberated her. 'I realised I could do all kinds of crazy things,' she said. Christen met Lee in 2017 when they were working for Phoebe Philo at Celine. Before that, Christen did the rounds consulting for less elite players, including Marimekko and H&M. Consulting for the traditional French rubber boot brand Aigle proved to be one of her most formative gigs. Read more: Jane Birkin's original Hermes bag sold for over RM42mil in an intense auction The platform rubber boots she designed for Philo's last collections at Celine, and subsequently the viral Bottega Veneta Puddle Boot introduced in 2020, were directly descended from what Christen learned at Aigle. 'I thought, 'Why not make it fashion?'' she said. 'Working with Nina was a special collaboration,' said Lee, who has been the creative director of Burberry since 2022. 'She's a designer that understands precision and refinement.' Rather than reference the work of a specific artist or architect, Christen draws from the worlds of science and spirituality. She cited CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, as a source of inspiration, the tangible effect of which is difficult to explain. 'It's more that I like to think about things that are impossible,' she said. 'From drawing shoes to the reality, there is this huge gap of things that you can do, things that you cannot do. I enjoy finding a way to do new things.' The power of the mundane, even the ugly, courses through Christen's work. 'Every day I see normal people wearing extremely interesting things that have nothing really to do with fashion,' she said. Orthopedic shoes for the elderly have been good source material. After Christen's first year in business, its most popular shoe is a grandpa-style slip-on bootee lined in goat shearling. As Christen said, 'Once you wear them, you cannot wear anything else.' – ©2025 The New York Times Company This article originally appeared in The New York Times.
Eater
15-07-2025
- Business
- Eater
Michael Chiarello's Estate Just Filed a Lawsuit Against Its (Now) Former Restaurant Bottega
The estate of chef Michael Chiarello, seen here in 2015, filed a lawsuit against the chef's restaurant Bottega, in Yountville. Chiarello passed away in 2023. Getty Images The estate of influential wine country chef Michael Chiarello has filed a lawsuit against the restaurant started by the late chef and his wife, Eileen Gordon. The Chiarello estate and their company, Gruppo Chiarello, have filed a complaint against Bottega in Yountville, according to an Instagram post on Tuesday, July 15, announcing the litigation. A statement from Gordonalleges 'wrong-doing surrounding this very unfortunate 18-months in which important assets were stripped from [Chiarello's] Estate and separated from his legacy.' Michael died in October 2023 from an undisclosed severe allergic reaction. A press release on behalf of the Chiarello family details the lawsuit filed on Monday, July 14, in the Superior Court of Napa County is seeking 'declaratory and injunctive relief and damages.' The defendants are former Disney studio chief Richard Frank, John Hansen, Peter Crowley, JH Capital Partners II, LP, and Monte Savello Limited Partnership, all financial investors in the restaurant. The plaintiff's claim in the filing that the defendants participated in 'a campaign of coercion, fraud, and interference to try to trick, intimidate, and pressure Chef Chiarello's Estate to surrender to Defendants' efforts to wrest control of the valuable assets rightfully belonging to Chef Chiarello's Estate.' Bottega in Napa Valley's dining room. Bottega The lengthy court filing and press release detail a scenario in which these minority stake owners allegedly set upon the Chiarello family with the goal of wresting further control and gaining money from the restaurant group and Chiarello's fame. The press release also details that the ownership group filed its own lawsuit in May 2024 against Gordon, Solo Io, and Gruppo Chiarello Inc., requesting a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction. But when the court refused to grant relief, according to the press release, the investors pushed forward with arbitration, which led to Bottega and its associated menus, concepts, custom furnishings, and recipes (among other assets) to be sold to Frank and Hansen. In the Instagram post, Gordon writes that she and the Chiarello family are no longer associated with Bottega. The Chiarellos restaurants include Coqueta at Pier 5 and Bottega, Ottimo, and Coqueta in Yountville. Eater attempted to reach out to representatives for JH Partners, Monte Savello, and directly to Bottega Napa but did not hear back at press time. Chiarello, who grew up in the Central Valley, was a controversial figure by the time of his death in late 2023. Eater reported in 2016 that two former employees of Coqueta sued over an alleged 'sexually charged, hostile, and abusive environment.' That same year Gruppo Chiarello was sued over late pay and 'manipulated clocks and timesheets.' Then Chiarello was arrested in November 2016 for driving under the influence and possession of a controlled substance in Napa. Still his dominance in Northern California restaurants cannot be overstated. At 24 years old, he became executive chef at St. Helena's Tra Vigne restaurant in 1987. His winery Chiarello Family Vineyards came next, then national stardom with his Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello Food Network show. Coqueta on the water remains a San Francisco staple, as does Napa's Ottimo. 'Given the joy, laughter, and delicious moments he gave people for decades, how could we sit by in silence?' Gordon wrote in part. Eater SF All your essential food and restaurant intel delivered to you Email (required) Sign Up By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
