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LeMonde
14 hours ago
- General
- LeMonde
Nika Lozovska, chef: 'I work in a London restaurant called Brat. In Ukrainian, that means brother'
On the eve of the Russian offensive in 2022, my restaurant in Odesa had been open for six years. Despite the conflict that loomed over the country at the time, I had a good life, with my bistro, my kitchen, my family, who have lived there for four generations. Then the war broke out. We went through a winter without electricity, people began to flee and the Russians were preparing to invade us. Every night, we had to take shelter in the basement. I would go and get my mother so she could hide as well. I lost sleep, lost my lust for life, lost sight of the light at the end of the tunnel. After two years, I decided to leave the country to try to rebuild my life and career elsewhere. I left my mother and my restaurant behind. I know my mother will never want to leave her country – it's her language, her culture, her friends, her market. She wouldn't be happy anywhere else. But I needed to go. I first went back to France, where I had learned to cook at the Ferrandi hospitality school, when I was 18. I spent a little time in Paris, then in Nice. But I didn't have the strength to start over or settle down for good. I couldn't do anything lasting or permanent; first, I needed to heal, to take care of myself. It was the third year of the war in Ukraine. I did a little catering, charity events and took part in the Refugee Food Festival, which was very symbolic and powerful for me. Then I moved to London. Russia has been shelling my country for four years. I work as a sous-chef in a London restaurant called Brat. In Welsh, it means "flounder." In Ukrainian, it means "brother." Sometimes, I take part in charity dinners to raise funds for Ukraine. I hope I can do more. Talking about the fields and the sea One thing the war has taught us is that predicting things, making plans is a bit ridiculous. I have projects, but it's more of a direction I'm trending toward. I do know one thing: Nothing makes me happier than cooking. I love doing it at the restaurant and at home, for others and for myself, making seasonal dishes that remind me of my region. Like this summer salad with juicy heirloom tomatoes and samphire – which grows abundantly around Odesa, on the Black Sea coast – on a bed of corn purée, a sweet and comforting symbol of Ukraine.
See - Sada Elbalad
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Charli XCX, Husband George Daniel Share Wedding Photos
Yara Sameh Charli XCX has unveiled a slew of photos from her wedding with George Daniel of The 1975. The "Brat" star took to Instagram to share pictures from the July 19 ceremony, an intimate event attended by the couple's close friends and family at Hackney Town Hall in London. 'Did something,' Charli captioned the glimpse into the day she married George, adding the millennial-preferred version of a heart emoji to her post on Instagram: <3. Emoticon preference aside, the photos capture the newlyweds' in-love vibes amid their celebration of saying 'I do' last weekend. The first photo on the slideshow captures Charli's bridal look — made up of a Vivienne Westwood dress, a white bouquet and a pair of her signature sunglasses. The second photo has her husband winking at the camera with a cigarette at his lips. As one might expect, other photos document moments of romance, including the newlyweds kissing. The pair announced their engagement in July 2023, when Charli showed off her ring on social media and marked the milestone with the caption 'charli xcx and george daniel f—ing for life!!!'. Both artists recently played Glastonbury, with Daniel — drummer, producer and songwriter with The 1975, and a DJ — headlining the U.K. music festival with the band he's been with since his teen years. The 1975 had first billing on the fest's main Pyramid Stage on June 27, while Charli closing down the Other Stage the following night. Though he wasn't seen in pictures from the couple's London wedding ceremony, 1975 frontman Matty Healy hyped Charli's set during the Manchester group's career-spanning gig at Glasto, a performance that left him overcome with emotion. Mid-set, he gave his bandmate's then-fiancée a sweet shoutout in between songs: 'Give it up for Charli xcx. That's my best friend.' read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language
Vogue
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Charli xcx's Airport Fit Is a Lesson in London Cool Girl Style
Following her chic London town hall wedding in a classic Vivienne Westwood dress, Charli xcx quickly returned to her usual sleek yet subversive aesthetic. She was recently spotted heading to the airport in a strappy top, some microshorts, her trusty knee-high boots, and a go-to quilted YSL bag. (As a noted longtime fan of Anthony Vaccarello). A look more reminiscent of her Glastonbury headline performance. Photographed once again arriving at London's Heathrow Airport, the Brat superstar ticked off all the elements of a London cool girl outfit formula. She wore a clingy, black, off-the-shoulder top, with black capri pants, and a chunky silver buckle belt. On her feet, a pair of Maison Margiela tabi ballet flats—a shoe you'll see stomping all over east London's markets, in and out of the small plates and wine bars—and a black Balenciaga shoulder bag slung over her shoulder with a lilac scarf attached to the handle. Photo: Backgrid As always, she donned her Saint Laurent sunglasses. In tow, a duo of suitcases from celebrity favorite luggage brand, Rimowa.
The Guardian
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
‘Perfect match': Charli xcx in Vivienne Westwood becomes gen Z's bridal muse
Charli xcx is a British pop star known for pioneering trends. Last summer she turned the word 'Brat' into a cultural phenomenon complete with a uniform featuring 'a pack of cigs, a Bic lighter, and a strappy white top with no bra.' So it came as somewhat of a surprise to fans when, last weekend, she opted for a more classic bridal look to marry George Daniel, the drummer in the band the 1975. Arriving at Hackney town hall in east London, the bride wore a white sculpted corseted minidress from Vivienne Westwood. Even her accessories veered towards the traditional: a bouquet of locally grown white cosmos and dahlias, a short white veil, and slingback heels. Despite the look being more conventional than defiant, Alexandra Macon, the weddings editor of and founder of the e-commerce site Over The Moon, describes the pop star's choice of designer as a 'perfect match'. 'Vivienne Westwood has forged a legacy as a true 'anti-bride' icon in the world of bridal fashion,' Macon said. In 2008, Sex and the City's Carrie Bradshaw was jilted at the altar by Mr Big while wearing a floor-sweeping corseted gown from the British designer. Yet even without the couple's eventual happy ending, a Westwood wedding dress has been desired by millennial brides ever since. Seventeen years later, gen Z have welcomed their own bridal muse. This time the hemline may be shorter but the brand remains the same. Charli xcx's dress was inspired by the Cocotte, a style of dress Westwood first unveiled in her autumn/winter 1995 collection. Featuring a swooping neckline, a waist-cinching corset and draping detail on the hip, the original paid homage to the dresses worn by the 17th-century French author and courtesan Ninon de l'Enclos. Westwood was one of the first to subvert the historical flat corset. Instead of lacing there are zip fastenings, and while the corset still moulds the body there are stretch panels for comfort. Since then, the brand has launched numerous iterations of the silhouette. Off-the-peg versions start from £3,200. The style is as popular among celebrities as it is with non-famous brides. In 2005, Dita Von Teese wore a billowing purple version. Hailey Bieber wore a mini take on it for her nuptials, while Demi Lovato chose a longer length and added a cathedral-style veil. In June, the Hot Milk star Vicky Krieps wore a rose-patterned version for her Greek island wedding, while the model Daisy Lowe customised hers with a bustle and side slit. Sign up to Fashion Statement Style, with substance: what's really trending this week, a roundup of the best fashion journalism and your wardrobe dilemmas solved after newsletter promotion Such is its ubiquity that last year Vogue declared it 'the wedding dress of the decade'. Macon describes the silhouette as 'instantly recognisable and beloved, which is why we see it again and again on brides'. A finale bridal look has been the brand's show signature since the 1990s when the model Sara Stockbridge was an unconventional bride, carrying her baby down the catwalk in a dress depicting Jean-Honoré Fragonard's 1797 painting The Swarm of Cupids. Bridal is now a core part of the business with a dedicated atelier. In April, Vivienne Westwood staged its first standalone bridal show. After trying on 120 dresses in her search for her perfect dress, the writer and influencer Katherine Ormerod was surprised to find herself choosing a Cocotte. 'No one wants to be a basic bitch and feel like what they're wearing is ubiquitous, but also after all my years working in fashion, I've seen the distinction between something that is trend-led and 'everywhere' and design which is iconic, timeless and popular for a reason,' she says. The Cocotte dress is also a hot ticket item on resale and rental platforms. Ormerod says that 'in contrast to a sea of algorithmically fine-tuned brands and designs', it 'feels like a bit of a FU to the lace and full train'. Six months after her wedding, Ormerod sold hers. 'I can't think of anything sadder than that beautiful dress hanging, Miss Havisham-like, in a dust bag for ever. It wasn't a hard sell: within a fortnight it had found its new bride.'
The Guardian
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
‘Perfect match': Charli xcx opts for classic Vivienne Westwood wedding dress
Charli xcx is the British pop star known for pioneering trends. Last summer she turned the word 'Brat' into a cultural phenomenon complete with a uniform featuring 'a pack of cigs, a Bic lighter, and a strappy white top with no bra.' So it came as somewhat of a surprise to fans when, last weekend, she opted for a more classic bridal look to marry George Daniel, the drummer in the band the 1975. Arriving at Hackney town hall in east London, the bride wore a white sculpted corseted minidress from Vivienne Westwood. Even her accessories veered towards the traditional: a bouquet of locally-grown white cosmos and dahlias, a short white veil, and slingback heels. Despite the look being more conventional than defiant, Alexandra Macon, the weddings editor of and founder of the e-commerce site Over The Moon, describes the pop star's choice of designer as a 'perfect match'. 'Vivienne Westwood has forged a legacy as a true 'anti-bride' icon in the world of bridal fashion,' Macon said. In 2008, Sex and the City's Carrie Bradshaw was jilted at the altar by Mr Big while wearing a floor-sweeping corseted gown from the British designer. Yet even without that happy ending, a Westwood wedding dress has been desired by millennial brides ever since. Now 17 years later, gen Z have welcomed their own bridal muse. This time around the hemline may be shorter, but the brand remains the same. Charli xcx's dress was inspired by the Cocotte, a style of dress Westwood first unveiled in her autumn/winter 1995 collection. Featuring a swooping neckline, a waist-cinching corset and draping detail on the hip, the original paid homage to the dresses worn by the 17th century French author and courtesan Ninon de l'Enclos. Westwood was one of the first to subvert the historical flat corset. Instead of lacing there are zip fastenings, and while the corset still moulds the body there are stretch panels for comfort. Since then, the brand has launched numerous iterations of the silhouette. Off-the-peg versions start from £3,200. The style is as popular among celebrities as it is with non-famous brides. In 2005, Dita Von Teese wore a billowing purple version. Hailey Bieber wore a mini take on it for her nuptials, while Demi Lovato chose a longer length and added a cathedral-style veil. In June, the Hot Milk star Vicky Krieps wore a rose patterned version for her Greek island wedding, while the model Daisy Lowe customised hers with a bustle and side slit. Sign up to Fashion Statement Style, with substance: what's really trending this week, a roundup of the best fashion journalism and your wardrobe dilemmas solved after newsletter promotion Such is its ubiquity last year Vogue declared it 'the wedding dress of the decade'. Macon describes the silhouette as 'instantly recognisable and beloved, which is why we see it again and again on brides'. A finale bridal look has been the brand's show signature since the 1990s when the model Sara Stockbridge was an unconventional bride, carrying her baby down the catwalk in a dress depicting Jean-Honoré Fragonard's 1797 painting The Swarm of Cupids. Bridal is now a core part of the business with a dedicated atelier. In April, Vivienne Westwood staged its first standalone bridal show. After trying on 120 dresses in her search for her perfect dress, the writer and influencer Katherine Ormerod was surprised to find herself choosing a Cocotte. 'No one wants to be a basic bitch and feel like what they're wearing is ubiquitous, but also after all my years working in fashion, I've seen the distinction between something that is trend-led and 'everywhere' and design which is iconic, timeless and popular for a reason,' she says. The Cocotte dress is also a hot ticket item on resale and rental platforms. Ormerod says that 'in contrast to a sea of algorithmically fine-tuned brands and designs', it 'feels like a bit of a FU to the lace and full train'. Six months after her wedding, Ormerod sold hers. 'I can't think of anything sadder than that beautiful dress hanging, Miss Havisham-like, in a dust bag for ever. It wasn't a hard sell: within a fortnight it had found its new bride.'
