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South China Morning Post
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
6 hotspots where art deco still dazzles, from London to Shanghai
Opened in Paris 100 years ago this month, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs introduced the world to a bold design movement defined by sleek lines, geometric patterns and a streamlined symmetry. Advertisement Art deco would leave its mark on a wide array of design, influencing everything from skyscrapers to cinemas, even finding its way into London's Tube stations. Dubbed the 'first international style', it blended glamour with modernity, shaping architecture from Miami to Manila. As the centenary of art deco approaches, we spotlight six destinations where this timeless design still dazzles. 1. London, Britain Brasserie Zédel features typical art deco tiled floors. Photo: @brasseriezedel/Instagram London boasts some of the finest examples of interwar art deco architecture. In the heart of Westminster, the former Underground Electric Railways Company headquarters – now the London Transport Building – was completed in 1929. Designed to project modernity and efficiency, it perfectly represented the ambitions of the booming British capital. The Hoover Building, in Perivale, West London, completed in 1933 for the American vacuum cleaner company, also stands out with its symmetrical facade and bold colour scheme, making it a favourite among design enthusiasts. For a taste of continental chic, Brasserie Zédel, near Piccadilly Circus, is a must visit. Hidden behind an unassuming entrance, the spacious dining room channels the spirit of 1930s Parisian brasseries. With its marble pillars and soft lighting, Zédel provides an escape into the style and sophistication of a bygone age and serves as a unique cultural time capsule. 2. Miami Beach, the US Art Deco Weekend on Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, in January 2017. Photo: Shutterstock This Florida resort city lays claim to the world's largest concentration of art deco architecture. Along Ocean Drive and its neighbouring streets, nearly 800 preserved buildings shimmer in pastel hues, creating one of the most recognisable streetscapes in the US. Following a destructive hurricane in 1926, the city was rebuilt and art deco creations flourished. The style, both glamorous and affordable, transformed the cityscape and would go on to serve as a cinematic backdrop to films such as Scarface (1983) and The Birdcage (1996). The candy-coloured buildings also featured prominently in the television series Miami Vice.
The Independent
30-01-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Renée Zellweger sparks engagement rumors with Ant Anstead at Bridget Jones 4 premiere
Renée Zellweger 's latest public appearance has caused many fans to speculate that she might be hiding an engagement ring. At the London premiere of Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy on Wednesday (January 29), the actor turned heads in a strapless hot pink gown. However, there was one particular accessory that sparked rumors of her engagement to her boyfriend, Ant Anstead. As Zellweger walked the red carpet and posed for photos, she was seen wearing two bandaids wrapped around her ring finger, leading people to suggest she was hiding an engagement ring. While Anstead did not appear alongside Zellweger on the red carpet, he did meet up with her as they attended the movie's after-party together, with the actor still wearing the two bandaids as they were pictured holding hands leaving the party at Brasserie Zédel. The Jerry Maguire actor has not yet addressed the rumors. Zellweger and Anstead have been dating since 2021 after they met on Anstead's Discovery+ series Celebrity IOU Joyride. The couple has previously addressed their relationship through subtle comments. During a Q & A session with British Vogue, her Bridget Jones costar Hugh Grant asked Zellweger why she lived near San Diego, California as her answer involved Anstead. 'Because that's where my fellow lives, and his little boy,' she replied. At another point during the interview, she was asked why she went on an acting hiatus from 2010 to 2016. 'I was sick of the sound of my own voice,' Zellweger said. 'When I was working, I was like, 'Oh, my gosh, listen to you. Are you sad again, Renée? Oh, is this your mad voice?' It was a regurgitation of the same emotional experiences.' However, the actor said she was actually quite busy during her break from acting. 'I wrote music and studied international law. I built a house, rescued a pair of older doggies, created a partnership that led to a production company, advocated for and fundraised with a sick friend, and spent a lot of time with family and godchildren and driving across the country with the dogs,' she explained. 'I got healthy.' Anstead was previously married to Louise Storey from 2005 to 2017. They share a daughter, Amelie, and a son, Archie. After their divorce, he married American TV personality and real estate investor Christina Hall in 2018. They share a son, Husdon, who was born in 2019. The couple divorced in 2021. Meanwhile, Zellweger was previously married to country singer Kenny Chesney from 2002 to 2005 and was later in a long-term relationship with Doyle Bramhall II until 2019. When Anstead and Hall announced their split, Hall shared a statement on social media, writing: 'Ant and I have made the difficult decision to separate. We are grateful for each other and as always, our children will remain our priority.'
