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Tatler Asia
7 days ago
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- Tatler Asia
9 celebrity jewellery looks that made a statement
2. Audrey Hepburn's Tiffany & Co pearls in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961) Above Breakfast at Tiffany's' launched numerous celebrity jewellery moments (Photo: IMDB) Nothing says 'iconic' like Audrey Hepburn gazing into a Tiffany's window in Breakfast at Tiffany's . The multi-strand pearl necklace she wore with a Givenchy black dress wasn't hers, but it cemented Tiffany & Co's place in pop culture and made pearls eternally chic. It also introduced the idea of fine jewellery as aspirational, cinematic luxury. 3. Lady Gaga's Tiffany & Co diamond at the Oscars (2019) When Lady Gaga stepped onto the red carpet wearing the legendary 128.54-carat Tiffany Diamond—previously worn only by Mary Whitehouse (at the 1957 Tiffany Ball) and Audrey Hepburn (for Breakfast at Tiffany's promos)—she gave the historic yellow diamond its most modern moment yet. Styled with black gloves and an Alexander McQueen gown, it was a homage and a power play all at once. 4. Rihanna's Chopard diamonds at Cannes (2017) Rihanna shut down the Cannes red carpet in custom Chopard—including a watch reimagined as a choker. The look wasn't just stunning—it marked the launch of her co-designed Rihanna ♥ Chopard collection and redefined red carpet jewellery as edgy, fashion-forward and layered, not just traditional. 5. Princess Diana's sapphire engagement ring (1981) Chosen by Diana from a Garrard catalogue (not custom-made), the 12-carat sapphire surrounded by diamonds was controversial for its 'off-the-rack' accessibility. It later became one of the most globally iconic celebrity jewellery pieces, and even more so when Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton with the same ring in 2010. It is now arguably the most famous engagement ring in the world. 6. Beyoncé's Lorraine Schwartz diamonds at the Met Gala (2014) Paired with her sheer Givenchy gown, Beyoncé's black diamond chandelier earrings were a high-drama highlight of the 2014 Met Gala. Lorraine Schwartz and Beyoncé have a long-standing relationship, and this jaw-dropping look proved that diamonds can be as daring as they are dazzling. 7. Marilyn Monroe's diamonds in 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' (1953) Above Celebrity jewellery doesn't have to feature gold carats and flawless diamonds to make an impact. While the dazzling diamond necklace Marilyn wore in the 'Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend' number wasn't real, the scene remains one of the most referenced jewellery moments in film history. The fantasy of diamonds as a girl's ultimate bestie is forever imprinted on pop culture. 8. Kim Kardashian's Lorraine Schwartz diamond ring (2016) Valued at over US$4 million, the 20-carat ring Kanye West gave Kim became notorious after it was stolen during a Paris robbery. It was a defining piece of the Kardashian jewellery narrative—jaw-dropping, headline-making and inseparable from celebrity security discourse. See more: Happy birthday, Kim Kardashian: Here's how the influencer built her business empire 9. Zendaya's Bulgari emerald suite at the Venice Film Festival (2021) As a Bulgari ambassador, Zendaya has delivered major celebrity jewellery moments, but her appearance at the Venice Film Festival wearing an emerald and diamond Bulgari suite with a sculptural Balmain gown was peak modern goddess. It showed how a Gen Z star can carry—and redefine—heritage jewels for a new era.
New York Post
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Landmarked NYC 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' townhouse for sale for $15M
You can now have breakfast where Holly Golightly did. The Upper East Side townhouse made famous in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' as the home of Audrey Hepburn's beloved socialite character is now on the market for $15 million, The Post has learned. Located at 169 East 71st Street, the landmarked, five-story residence has undergone a top-to-bottom, three-year renovation that melds cinematic lore with contemporary luxury. While the townhouse's exterior was used for filming, the interiors — like most films — were shot on studio sets in Hollywood. Still, the building's recognizable façade and Tiffany Blue door have made it one of the most iconic movie homes in New York. 23 A landmarked Upper East Side townhouse at 169 East 71st Street — famously featured as the home in the 1961 classic Breakfast at Tiffany's — has hit the market for $15 million. Russ Ross Photography for The Corcoran Group 23 A still from the film showing Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard's characters standing in front of the townhouse. '169 East 71st Street is the original 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' home, immortalized by Audrey Hepburn and woven into the fabric of New York's cultural legacy,' said Caroline Bass of The Corcoran Group, the home's listing agent. 'This isn't just a townhouse — it's a piece of cinematic history.' 23 Recognizable by its iconic Tiffany Blue front door, the home boasts five stories. 23 The home offers 4,465 square feet. Russ Ross Photography for The Corcoran Group 23 The residence underwent a meticulous three-year renovation. Russ Ross Photography for The Corcoran Group 23 The home offers a wine cellar and a new upper-level terrace. Russ Ross Photography for The Corcoran Group Set on one of the Upper East Side's most postcard-perfect, tree-lined blocks between Lexington and Third Avenues, the property spans approximately 4,465 square feet and features a landscaped 30-foot garden, two setback terraces, and a south-facing Juliet balcony. Inside, the layout includes four bedrooms, four full bathrooms and three powder rooms. Architectural flourishes abound: soaring ceilings over 10 feet, white oak herringbone floors with ebony inlay, antique mantels, and two gas fireplaces. 'The owners didn't just enhance the home; they transformed it — adding a full-size elevator servicing all levels, excavating the basement to create a wine cellar/tasting room and constructing an entirely new floor crowned by a southern terrace,' Bass said. 23 Though the interiors were filmed separately at a Hollywood studio, listing agent Caroline Bass of Corcoran calls it 'a piece of cinematic history.' Everett Collection / Everett Collection 23 A full-size elevator. Russ Ross Photography for The Corcoran Group 23 Period details include beamed ceilings, antique chandeliers and custom millwork. Russ Ross Photography for The Corcoran Group 'Over the course of three years, this historic townhouse underwent a meticulous, no-expense-spared renovation — honoring its 19th-century architecture while seamlessly integrating modern luxury.' Now a two-family residence, the home includes a garden-level apartment with its own private entrance, den, bedroom and open kitchen with stainless steel appliances and banquette dining. French doors lead to a 466-square-foot garden with custom Walpole lattice fencing. The parlor floor showcases dramatic period millwork, beamed ceilings, burnished silver leaf details, and designer lighting from Porta Romana. 23 The kitchen. Russ Ross Photography for The Corcoran Group 23 A view of the floor plan. Russ Ross Photography for The Corcoran Group 23 A wet bar. Russ Ross Photography for The Corcoran Group 23 A hallway. Russ Ross Photography for The Corcoran Group A concealed television is tucked behind a hand-pieced antique mirror above the fireplace. The chef's kitchen — anchored by a Calacatta Gold marble island — features a Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher and Italian-imported Calacatta Oro marble mosaic backsplash. Upstairs, the third floor hosts two bedrooms with ensuite marble-clad bathrooms and Waterworks and Kallista fixtures. The king-sized primary suite occupies the fourth floor and includes a dressing area, a makeup vanity, a fireplace and access to a 247-square-foot private terrace. The ensuite bath features Calacatta Gold Damask-patterned marble, a walk-in shower, and a soaking tub with a polished nickel finish by Crosswater London. 23 A bedroom with a wood-burning fireplace. Russ Ross Photography for The Corcoran Group 23 One of four bedrooms. Russ Ross Photography for The Corcoran Group 23 A third bedroom. Russ Ross Photography for The Corcoran Group 23 An ensuite bathroom. Russ Ross Photography for The Corcoran Group 23 One of three powder rooms. Russ Ross Photography for The Corcoran Group The fifth floor serves as a flexible den or entertaining space with a wet bar, wine fridge, and access to a 123-square-foot southern terrace. Below ground, the nearly eight-foot-high basement includes mechanicals, cold storage, a second laundry room and a dedicated wine cellar outfitted with twin Liebherr fridges, built-in benches and a tasting sink. Retired beverage executive and entrepreneur Joseph Harkins, the home's current owner and former head of Red Hook Distributing Corp. and Le Tourment Vert absinthe, oversaw the property's transformation. 23 A den. Russ Ross Photography for The Corcoran Group 23 The garden-level apartment. Russ Ross Photography for The Corcoran Group 23 The garden floor apartment. Russ Ross Photography for The Corcoran Group 'The house has great karma,' Harkins said, 'and our only hope is that the next owner enjoys it as much as my family has.' Bass purchased the home back in 2015 for $7.4 million, records show. 'You'll find townhouses all over the Upper East Side — but none like this,' added Bass. 23 The outdoor garden level. Russ Ross Photography for The Corcoran Group 23 The rooftop. Russ Ross Photography for The Corcoran Group 'With three outdoor spaces, an elevator, a landscaped garden, and architectural provenance tied to an American film classic, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own an icon.' Or, as the listing description puts it: 'They say you can't buy history. At 169 East 71st, you sort of can.'
Black America Web
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Simone Biles Gave Back-to-Back Fashion Moments & Big Wifey Vibes At The Kentucky Derby
Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Grace Bradley / Getty Simone Biles had social media shook as she slayed the Kentucky Derby events this weekend. Attending multiple events with her NFL hubby Jonathan Owens by her side, Simone gave the girls big, soft-life wifey energy with a touch of elegance, attitude, and style. The GOAT reminded us – yet again – that she is that girl on and off the mat. There to help officially kick off this year's 2025 Kentucky Derby, Simone slayed in a custom lavender mini dress on Saturday, May 3. Her dress was bedazzled to the 'gawds – or maybe the stables – with crystals and rhinestones across the bodice. The Gold medalist topped off her look with a matching wide-brim lavender fascinator that dripped with Southern charm. From its over-the-top feather to its pristine details, Simone's hat was a look in itself. ( To be clear, the topper was a slay from every angle. ) With her soft glam, lilac eyeshadow, and glossy lips, Simone didn't just understand the assignment. She redefined it. 10 out of 10, Simone. No notes! Jonathan matched her fly – and we love that for her. The NFL safety rocked a paisley lavender blazer, white pants, and a purple fedora. But the power couple didn't stop there. On Derby Eve, Simone and Jonathan hit the red carpet at the Barnstable Brown Gala, looking like a modern-day power couple. Simone switched it up in a chic cream strapless mini dress with frayed edges, black tights, and a dramatic black fascinator. Her sleek hair and Givenchy necklace added the right touch of sophistication for the star-studded night. Think 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and you have Simone's vibes. Jonathan also served at the pre-derby soiree. He wore an olive green tailored suit over a black tee. He accessorized the look with diamond chains and a sleek black belt. We love a good Black love couples matching moment – and Jonathan and Simone exemplified this at the derby. Simone echoed this sentiment when talking to the press. She told the Courier Journal , 'We love being able to do events together because it's not super common when we're in the same room at the same time celebrating something so special.' SEE ALSO Simone Biles Gave Back-to-Back Fashion Moments & Big Wifey Vibes At The Kentucky Derby was originally published on
New York Times
17-04-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Friday Briefing: Trump's Tariff Bargaining
Trump promised an E.U. deal on tariffs President Trump met yesterday with one of the few European leaders he actually likes: Italy's prime minister, Giorgia Meloni. As Trump greeted her at the White House, he said that 'there'll be a trade deal, 100 percent' with the E.U. before the end of the 90-day pause on some tariffs. Meloni has been clear that she cannot negotiate an agreement for the E.U. But U.S. officials said they believed the prime minister, a conservative, could be a conduit to the rest of Europe. The European Central Bank cut interest rates yesterday as policymakers grappled with economic uncertainty, particularly as a result of Trump's chaotic trade policies. Trump also said that 'we are going to make a very good deal with China,' which has been hit by U.S. tariffs of 145 percent. Negotiations between the two governments appear to be limited. Japanese officials left the White House on Wednesday without an agreement. Trump, though, said they were getting closer to one. More on Trump Iran is worried about mixed U.S. signals Iranian and U.S. officials are set to meet tomorrow in Rome for a second round of nuclear talks. But Iranian officials said the White House had been shifting messages about what it wants from an agreement. Divisions have emerged within Trump's inner circle over whether to demand the complete dismantling of Iran's nuclear program or to settle for limits on it. Iran's foreign minister said that the shifting messages were 'not helpful,' but that Tehran planned to participate 'calmly and coolly' in the negotiations. The first meeting was held in Oman last week. Israel's war plan: Trump decided to enter talks with Iran after months of internal debate over whether to pursue diplomacy or support Israel's plan to strike Iranian nuclear sites as soon as next month in order to hobble Tehran's ability to build a bomb, according to U.S. officials and others briefed on the discussions. The U.S. pulled troops from Syria The U.S. has started withdrawing hundreds of troops from northeastern Syria, after the fall of the Assad regime in December. Three of the eight small U.S. operating bases there have been closed, and the number of troops has been cut to 1,400, from about 2,000, U.S. officials said. Some analysts said that further U.S. troop cuts could threaten the stability of the new Syrian government. The Islamic State remains a danger in the northeast. In the ritzy suburbs of Buenos Aires, the cuddly capybara has become a menace. The capybaras, which have tripled in number over the past two years, idly lounge in lagoons, chomp through gardens and cause traffic accidents. Neighbors are facing off over whether the capybara is friend or foe. Lives lived: Robert McGinnis, an illustrator whose work included the movie posters for 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and James Bond films, died at 99. Zuckerberg's home away from home This month, news broke of Washington's third-most expensive property sale in the city's history. The home sold for $23 million. The buyer? Mark Zuckerberg. The billionaire has shifted from a critic of Trump's to a MAGA ally, so the purchase, which is roughly 10 minutes away from the White House by car, was not surprising. Take a look at Zuckerberg's homes over the years, from a Harvard dorm to a Hawaii doomsday bunker. Cook: This lemon butter salmon is a stress-free Easter dish that everyone will love. Watch: 'The Wedding Banquet' revisits Ang Lee's classic of queer cinema. Read: 'The Illegals' studies the Russian agents who worked deep undercover as Americans for decades. Dazzle: There was something for everyone at New York Bridal Fashion Week. Travel: Our frugal traveler visited London on the cheap. Play: Spelling Bee, the Mini Crossword, Wordle and Sudoku. Find all our games here. That's it for today. Have a good weekend. — Emmett P.S. Declan Walsh and Times staff were awarded the James Foley Medill Medal for Courage in Journalism for their coverage of the war in Sudan. We welcome your feedback. Send us your suggestions at briefing@
New York Times
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Robert E. McGinnis, Whose Lusty Illustrations Defined an Era, Dies at 99
Robert E. McGinnis, an illustrator whose lusty, photorealistic artwork of curvaceous women adorned more than 1,200 pulp paperbacks, as well as classic movie posters for 'Breakfast at Tiffany's,' featuring Audrey Hepburn with a cigarette holder, and James Bond adventures including 'Thunderball,' died on March 10 at his home in Old Greenwich, Conn. He was 99. His family confirmed the death. Mr. McGinnis's female figures from the 1960s and '70s flaunted a bold sexuality, often in a state of semi undress, whether on the covers of detective novels by John D. MacDonald or on posters for movies like 'Barbarella' (1968), with a bikini-clad Jane Fonda, or Bond films starring Sean Connery and Roger Moore. 'Barbarella' Beginning in 1958, he painted book covers for espionage, crime, Western, fantasy and other genre series — generally cheap paperbacks meant to grab a male reader's eye in a drugstore, only to be quickly read and discarded. He was best known for illustrating detective series featuring the gumshoes Mike Shayne, Perry Mason and various shamuses in works by the prolific author Carter Brown. The femme fatales who adorned those covers became known collectively as 'the McGinnis Woman.' The McGinnis Woman was long legged, impossibly beautiful and sophisticated looking. Her curves were the pneumatic ideal of Playboy and Barbie, but her allure was never that of Hugh Hefner's prized girl next door. She was a man-eater, sometimes topless, and was usually placed in the foreground while bumping the male character, the book's protagonist, into a secondary role. To pose for his paintings, Mr. McGinnis hired svelte models, including the young Shere Hite, who went on to write the wide-selling 'The Hite Report: A Nationwide Study of Female Sexuality,' in 1976. Playboy once approached Mr. McGinnis to fill the shoes of its illustrator Alberto Vargas, who drew the magazine's signature 'Vargas Girl' nudes, but Mr. McGinnis wasn't interested. 'I didn't like what was going on there, with the bunny tails and the ridiculous way they treated women,' he told Vanity Fair in 2017. In 1961, he began getting offers from the publicity departments of movie studios, in an era when a film's poster was a narrative artwork used to entice viewers into a theater, not a Photoshopped afterthought. 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' Mr. McGinnis is probably best known for the poster for 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961), for which he painted Hepburn in a snug black dress, a cat draped around her shoulders. For numerous Bond movies, he painted scenes that burst with action and cemented in the public imagination the idea that the 007 movies featured not just a swank secret agent but also a series of 'Bond girls' with dangerous curves who were his foils. 'If you wanted beautiful women in Bond posters, there was only one man: Bob McGinnis,' Don Smolen, who commissioned the posters for United Artists, told the director Paul Jilbert for a 2008 documentary about Mr. McGinnis. 'Thunderball' and 'The Man With the Golden Gun' Besides 'Thunderball' (1965), Mr. McGinnis also did the posters (sometimes in collaboration with another artist) for the Bond films 'You Only Live Twice' (1967), 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' (1969), 'Diamonds Are Forever' (1971), 'Live and Let Die' (1973) and 'The Man With the Golden Gun' (1974). His other movie poster work included 'The Odd Couple' (1968) and 'Cotton Comes to Harlem' (1970), a psychedelic swirl that incorporated scantily clad women, a gold Rolls-Royce and men pointing guns, a familiar trope from the Blaxploitation genre. 'Cotton Comes to Harlem' Robert Edwards McGinnis was born on Feb. 3, 1926, in Cincinnati, and raised in Wyoming, Ohio. He was the second of six children. His father, Nolan, was a construction worker who encouraged his son's talent for drawing. His mother, Mildred (Finch) McGinnis, enrolled him in drawing classes at the Cincinnati Art Museum. A high school art teacher landed him an apprenticeship at the Walt Disney Studios in California, where he worked as a teenager until World War II paused the studios' cartoon output. Mr. McGinnis enrolled at Ohio State University, where he played left tackle for the football team, which went undefeated in 1944. Although he left before graduating, he met Ferne Mitchell there, and they married in 1948. The couple moved East, and Mr. McGinnis found work in advertising illustration. In 1958, when an agent showed Mr. McGinnis's work to an art director at Dell, the book publisher, he was hired to paint covers for four paperbacks, at $200 each. 'Built For Trouble' and 'So Young, So Cold, So Fair' He was soon in constant demand from publishers, earning much better rates. 'My illustration work went through the roof,' Mr. McGinnis told Vanity Fair. 'I raised three kids on it. A lot of illustrators wouldn't do them — they were considered cheap and low-grade. But I enjoyed doing them. I didn't see anything demeaning about it.' 'Modesty Blaise' and 'The Hellcat' His wife of 75 years died in 2023. Mr. McGinnis is survived by their three children, Melinda Reynolds, Laurie McGinnis and Kyle McGinnis; three grandchildren; and a brother, David McGinnis. Mr. McGinnis lived long enough to see his work acquire a retro-cool aura, thanks to such cultural hits as AMC's 'Mad Men,' the series about the 1960s advertising industry that ran for seven seasons beginning in 2007. 'The Art of Robert E. McGinnis,' a collection of his work, was published by Titan Books in 2014. Two years later, the English fantasy author Neil Gaiman hired Mr. McGinnis to illustrate the covers of a series of his books that were being reissued in paperback, beginning with 'American Gods.' Mr. McGinnis, who didn't stop painting until shortly before his death, was then 90. Describing their collaboration on his blog, Mr. Gaiman wrote: 'Each painting from McGinnis was better than the one before.'
