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Tatler Asia
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
6 times a luxury bag stole the show in a TV series
2. Bridget's Burberry Tote in 'Succession' When Tom Wambsgans derides Bridget's enormous Burberry tote as a 'ludicrously capacious bag' in Succession Season 4, it becomes one of the show's most quotable lines—and a cutting example of how fashion choices function as social litmus tests. The checkered Burberry design, once a hallmark of early-2000s aspirational style, is read here as dated and outsized. The bag's size and branding mark Bridget as someone new to wealth, unfamiliar with the codes of quiet luxury. In a show obsessed with class signals and status missteps, the bag becomes an efficient symbol of exclusion, its scale mocked not for utility but for its lack of subtlety. 3. Emily Cooper's Peter & James Atelier Butterfly Bag 'Emily in Paris' In Season 3 of Emily in Paris , Emily Cooper is seen carrying a sculptural Butterfly bag by Peter & James Atelier, a Paris-based brand known for its unconventional shapes and architectural designs. The bag, with its exaggerated curves and matte finish, stands out even among her often eccentric outfits. Unlike legacy fashion houses featured throughout the series, this piece reflects Emily's embrace of bold, visually arresting accessories over heritage classics. The bag serves less as a status symbol than a conversation starter—fitting for a character who thrives on visibility and disruption. 4. Rory Gilmore's Hermès Birkin in 'Gilmore Girls' In Season 6, Logan gives Rory a Hermès Birkin, a gesture that's both lavish and telling. At the time, the Birkin was already established as one of the most recognisable luxury bags in popular culture, known for its scarcity, high price tag and long waitlists. Rory's initial unfamiliarity with the bag highlights the social gap between her and Logan's world. Her acceptance of it marks a shift—from someone navigating privilege from the outside to someone beginning to benefit from it. The moment underscores the tension between her middle-class background and the elite circles she's starting to move in. 5. Blair Waldorf's Lady Dior in 'Gossip Girl' Blair's wardrobe in Gossip Girl was curated with precision, and her Lady Dior bag was no exception. The quilted cannage stitching and top-handle silhouette suited her preference for polished, traditional luxury. Unlike Serena's more bohemian, label-mixed looks, Blair's accessories were anchored in old-guard fashion houses, reinforcing her aspiration to uphold legacy, status and control. The Lady Dior became synonymous with her version of femininity—calculated, elevated and always aligned with the rules of the Upper East Side. Off-screen, its reappearance helped cement the bag's revival for a new generation of viewers. 6. Issa Dee's Telfar Shopping Bag in 'Insecure' In Season 4 of Insecure , Issa Dee carries a white Telfar Shopping Bag—a detail that didn't go unnoticed. At the time, the bag was surging in popularity for its accessibility, genderless design and status as a product of a Black-owned brand challenging traditional luxury norms. For a character navigating career pivots and self-reinvention, the choice felt intentional. Issa's use of the 'Bushwick Birkin' reflected her connection to a broader cultural shift: one that prioritised authenticity and community over gatekeeping. The bag's appearance contributed to its already viral momentum and solidified its relevance beyond fashion circles, including a prime spot on Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour.
Metro
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Louis Tomlinson spotted giving Zara McDermott a cheeky bum squeeze in Costa Rica
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Louis Tomlinson and Zara McDermott were recently seen enjoying a fun and flirty getaway together in Costa Rica. Zara, 28, and Louis, 33, were caught sharing some affectionate moments as they explored the vibrant local scene. From strolling through charming neighborhoods and sharing warm embraces near the bustling Eat Street to revving up their excitement on an ATV ride, the duo's tropical vacation was clearly as hot as the weather. At one point, Louis was even spotted giving Zara a flirty squeeze on the bum. Zara looked effortlessly stylish in a crisp white tube top paired with a casual Miu Miu baseball cap, adding a sporty touch to her laid-back vacation look. Meanwhile, Louis kept things cool and casual, sporting a bright orange Burberry T-shirt complemented by sunglasses. Their chemistry is undeniable, and it seems like what once appeared to be casual dating has escalated into a full-fledged romance. The loved-up duo have been glued to each other since March – just three months after Zara's split from Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson. According to The Sun, Louis made sure Zara travelled in style, arranging for her to fly first class from London to join him in Costa Rica. The romantic gesture meant Zara missed out on attending the TV BAFTAs, but sources say she had no hesitation: 'She is keen to spend as much time with Louis as possible. He's been out in Costa Rica for a few weeks recording his album and is keen to show her the sights.' Zara has been documenting moments from their tropical retreat, recently posting a photo of a fiery orange sky tagged with the simple caption: 'beautiful.' Louis has been making it clear he's his new love's biggest fan, leaving a heartfelt 'Proud of you x' under another of Zara's posts, in which she celebrated her growing confidence as a documentary filmmaker. In March, the pair first sparked romance rumours when being spotted on a romantic getaway in Suffolk. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Zara McDermott and Louis Tomlinson 'into each other on a deep level' as they pack on the PDA MORE: Louis Tomlinson and Zara McDermott look loved up on romantic Costa Rica getaway MORE: Pete Wicks 'stirs the pot' with Louis Tomlinson and Sam Thompson 'rivalry'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Burberry pays new boss almost £2.6m in nine months while axing jobs
Burberry has paid its new chief executive, Joshua Schulman, almost £2.6m in his first nine months in the job, including £380,000 in house moving costs, as the ailing British brand announced hundreds of job cuts. The company also gave its former boss Jonathan Akeroyd a payoff worth about £1.5m – a year's notice including salary, pension and cash benefits – after he exited the company in July last year, according to the group's annual report. The former Versace boss left less than three years after he was appointed in 2021. This year Schulman could earn up to £5.6m if he meets bonus targets, excluding a £3.6m potential bonus if he doubles Burberry's share price in three years with the aim of re-entering the FTSE 100. He is also in line for a further £25,000 a month in 'housing allowance' for just over a year on top of £135,171 to help him find a new home, £120,655 towards transporting his effects from New York, where he previously lived, and five months of housing allowance already paid. In his first nine months, Schulman was given a £1.2m bonus on top of his £1.356m in fixed salary, which included the moving allowances. The chunky payments to senior directors come despite Burberry revealing plans to cut 1,700 jobs worldwide by 2027 – including removing the entire night shift of 170 people at its Yorkshire raincoat factory – in an effort to tackle sliding profits. The company disclosed the plan earlier this month when it revealed it had dived to an annual loss of £66m, from a profit of £383m a year before, as it struggled in a troubled global luxury goods industry after a series of strategic missteps. Schulman, the former boss of the US fashion brand Coach, was hired last year in an attempt to turn around Burberry's fortunes. The group's share price has risen almost 50% since he was appointed despite fears about the effect of Donald Trump's plans for import tariffs and the effect on US and Chinese consumer spending. This month Schulman announced a plan to cut about a fifth of Burberry's global workforce to bring £60m in additional cost savings on top of a £40m savings programme that he had announced in November. The annual report shows Burberry has already been reducing its workforce, with the number of employees down by more than 870 to 8,459 year on year. Burberry's directors said in the report that they had consulted shareholders about the level of Schulman's pay. 'The majority of shareholders appreciated the circumstances of Josh's recruitment and were supportive of the design of Josh's ongoing remuneration arrangements, the approach to his annual bonus for [the last year] and his recruitment award.' They said directors were 'mindful of the feedback received from some of our shareholders during the consultation and took this into account when determining the final level of bonus payout'. Andrew Speke, of the High Pay Centre thinktank, said: 'Given Burberry's financial struggles, it's not surprising they're taking cost-cutting measures. 'But to be cutting thousands of jobs while continuing to pay exorbitant amounts to executives is ethically highly questionable and seems like a big strategic error. 'It will cause major damage to the morale of the workforce and reflects yet another major company that appears to think that business success comes from paying the person at the top a lot of money rather than investing more equitably in the broader workforce.' Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Reuters
2 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Wild market swings are good reason to take stock: podcast
Follow on Apple, opens new tab or Spotify, opens new tab. Listen on the Reuters app., opens new tab Read the episode transcript. Amid the tariff volatility, shares of companies from Burberry to Hasbro have gyrated when reporting financial results. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate why investors are rattled, how CEOs are responding, and whether the listed life looks less appealing. (The hosts are Reuters Breakingviews columnists. The opinions expressed are their own.) Further Reading Big earnings reactions dent public market's appeal Market turmoil rewrites the lessons of investing: podcast Market jitters hand IPO wannabes a thorny dilemma Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement, opens new tab for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit opens new tab to opt-out of targeted advertising.
The Guardian
3 days ago
- Business
- The Guardian
Burberry pays new boss almost £2.6m in his first nine months while cutting workforce
Burberry has paid its new boss Joshua Schulman almost £2.6m in his first nine months in the job, including £380,000 in house moving costs, as the ailing British brand announced hundreds of job cuts. The company also handed former boss Jonathan Akeroyd a pay-off worth about £1.5m – a year's notice including salary, pension and cash benefits – after he exited the company in July last year, according to the group's annual report. The former Versace boss exited less than three years after he was appointed in 2021. This year Schulman could earn up to £5.6m if he meets bonus targets, excluding a £3.6m potential bonus if he doubles Burberry's share price with the aim of re-entering the FTSE 100. He is also in line for a further £25,000 a month in 'housing allowance' for just over a year on top of £135,171 to help him find a new home, £120,655 towards transporting his effects from New York, where he previously lived, and five months of housing allowance already paid. In his first nine months, Schulman was handed a £1.2m bonus on top of his £1.356m in fixed salary which included the moving allowances. The chunky payments to senior directors come despite Burberry announcing plans to slash 1,700 jobs worldwide by 2027 – including removing the entire night shift of 170 people at its Yorkshire raincoat factory – in a bid to tackle sliding profits. The company announced the plan earlier this month as it revealed it had dived to an annual loss of £66m, from a profit of £383m a year before, as it struggled in a troubled global luxury goods industry after a series of strategic missteps. Schulman, the former boss of the US fashion brand Coach, was hired as chief executive last year in an attempt to turn around Burberry's fortunes. The group's share price has risen almost 50% since he was appointed despite fears about the effect of Donald Trump's plans for import tariffs and the effect on both US and Chinese consumer spending. Earlier this month Schulman announced a plan to cut about a fifth of Burberry's global workforce to bring £60m in additional cost savings on top of a £40m savings programme that he had unveiled in November. The annual report shows Burberry has already been reducing its workforce with the number of employees down by more than 870 to 8,459 year-on-year. Burberry's directors said in the report that they had consulted with shareholders about the level of Schulman's pay. 'The majority of shareholders appreciated the circumstances of Josh's recruitment and were supportive of the design of Josh's ongoing remuneration arrangements, the approach to his annual bonus for [the last year] and his recruitment award.' They said directors were 'mindful of the feedback received from some of our shareholders during the consultation and took this into account when determining the final level of bonus payout'.
