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Telegraph
a day ago
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- Telegraph
Why the super-rich are downsizing their handbags
It was a moment so scathingly accurate that it slipped easily into everyday fashion lexicon. Succession 's Tom Wambsgans (played by Matthew Macfadyen) launching an unforgettable takedown of an unwelcome guest's 'ludicrously capacious' Burberry tote in the fourth series of the satirical drama. A big bag, Wambsgans made clear, was an unmistakable sign of a class interloper. This is a message Lauren Sánchez Bezos looks to have taken to heart, if recent photographs of her on a sojourn to the south of France are anything to go by. Out and about in Cap d'Antibes with her husband Jeff Bezos, the newly-wed wore a bias-cut, cowl-neck dress from Roberto Cavalli's spring/summer 2001 collection, which featured bold shades of blue, pink and chartreuse. But more striking than the psychedelic print was the bag she carried – a micro Lady Dior, which looks like it wouldn't hold much more than a lipstick. The now sold-out limited edition piece, featuring a Rêve d'Infini motif from Dior's 2022 collaboration with artist Pietro Ruffo, retailed for more than £11,000. But even for those unaware of the inversely proportional size-to-price ratio, the inference is clear: Mrs Bezos doesn't need to carry anything around with her. It was a point she also seemed to make earlier this year in LA, armed with a £4,350 Balenciaga calfskin clutch shaped like a coffee cup. Intended to speak volumes through its meagre size, the inconveniently small bag seems to be becoming a strange trophy of the super-rich. 'We see micro-bags as the ultimate flex,' says Matt Heiman, the founder of luxury handbag subscription service, Cocoon. 'They're not about utility, but about projecting a certain kind of ease – the idea that you don't need to carry anything because everything is handled.' At the Bezos wedding in Venice, the Kardashians were pictured taking this to a new extreme; while they carried only an iPhone or Chanel Mini Hoop bag, one of their fleet of bodyguards carried an overspill Hermès Birkin. The micro bag has had various moments on the catwalk too, from Jacquemus debuting its two-inch Le Mini Chiquito in 2019 to Coperni's 2024 unveiling of the Air Swipe, a bag made almost entirely of air (and 1 per cent NASA-backed 'Aerogel'). O ther notably small creations include the micro version of Miu Miu's matelassé Nappa leather Wander bag, and a confusing recent swathe of bag-shaped bag charms that ask, why not add a 'Nano Baguette' keyring to your Fendi bag? The new status symbol Entertaining fashion moments aside, the tiny tote might be losing something of its power as a stealth wealth stunt. These days, the marker of a certain kind of 'old money aesthetic' proliferating on social media is more likely to be a beaten up leather tote, an overspilling Margaux bag from The Row or anything modelled on Jane Birkin carrying the original Hermès style named after her. That bag, which its inspiration famously adorned with charity stickers, bohemian beads and bag charms, recently sold for more than £7.4m. For further evidence, see Kate Moss recently making fashion headlines for using her insouciantly scuffed calfskin Hermès Kelly as a beach bag in Ibiza – the direct opposite of the Sánchez approach. Free-spirited personalisation has re-emerged as a trend in recent years, and there's been a notable swing back towards roomier bags beyond multi-million Hermès pieces. 'We've seen a natural shift towards totes and more structured shapes on the runways in recent seasons at Miu Miu, La Maire and The Row,' says Olivia von Christierson, Net-A-Porter's buying manager . 'Micro bags have been a long standing trend, but realistically, they often mean carrying multiple bags to fit essentials, including a laptop. While style remains key, practicality is becoming increasingly important to customers.' It's a similar case among those renting bags, according to Heiman. 'We've seen a noticeable shift in recent months,' he says. 'While micro and mini bags are still popular for events, we're seeing a resurgence in demand for larger, functional styles – think roomy totes from Bottega and Loewe.' This has reached the high street too, with oversized styles dominating the shelves of brands with a finger on the fashion pulse – Cos, M&S and Reformation, to name but three. It's good news for anyone tired of carrying around a second bag filled with the daily drudgery of Tupperware and trainers, without a Birkin butler to assist. For those who still delight in a little bag, the key might lie in rejecting the micro trophy in favour of something small but sensibly formed. For inspiration, see the Princess of Wales carrying DeMellier's Nano Montreal handbag, Keira Knightley toting vintage Chanel and Naomi Watts carrying Prada's Mini Bucket Bag. Unashamedly embracing a little silliness with a quirky statement piece is another option – accessories designer Lulu Guinness is an expert in that field. 'People tend to hold their phones separately, or on a chain like me, so the bag can be tiny and more fun,' she says. 'The smaller, the better.' Tom Wambsgans, for one, would agree.
Daily Mail
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez jet back to Europe just weeks after tying the knot in extravagant wedding
Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sanchez were spotted back in Europe after jetting around the world following their wedding. Just weeks after tying the knot in Venice, the billionaire Amazon founder, 61, and his now-wife were pictured touching down in the South of France again. The pair traveled to France at least twice this year as there were public sightings of the couple in Cannes following her bachelorette party in Paris back in May. Bezos also attended the amfAR Gala in Cap d'Antibes during that trip. This month, after celebrating their nuptials with a number of A-list Hollywood stars, they headed to Paris Fashion Week, where the former journalist, 55, attended the Balenciaga Haute Couture show. The pair were pictured arriving, making the dock their personal runway as they strutted towards the extravagant Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d'Antibes. Sanchez put on a glamorous display as she modeled a colorful, silk dress with mixed patterns, neon colors and a sexy, low back design. She paired the eye-catching dress with baby blue sandal heels and a white and blue mini purse from Dior as she joined her husband for their European excursion. The pair were spotted holding hands as they exited their luxurious yacht. This comes after the famous couple said 'I do' in the romantic city of Venice back in June. Their $50 million wedding had a star-studded guest list with many A-listers such as Oprah Winfrey, Orlando Bloom, Tom Brady, Kim Kardashian and Leonardo DiCaprio in attendance. Now Sanchez wears a $5 million diamond wedding ring that has fans as well as jewelers in an uproar.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Grigor Dimitrov's Movie Star Girlfriend Gushed About Him on Instagram
Tennis pro Grigor Dimitrov went public with his new girlfriend and that turned a lot of heads. That's because she's Eiza González. According to her IMDb profile, she is a singer and actress. She has starred in major Hollywood movies like Baby Driver and Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. She is also appearing in Fountain of Youth, a new Apple TV+ film. Dimitrov's girlfriend gushed his praises on Instagram. On May 16, she shared a photo of the couple together and wrote, "Happiest bday to the man of my dreams. @grigordimitrov you're one of one. You truly are my absolutely favorite human, and I can't believe I've been lucky enough to find you. You've restored so much in me I didn't think was possible. To the kindest most thoughtful and caring man. I admire every inch of the human you are and are becoming. I cannot wait to celebrate many many more. I love you G. ❤️" Other tennis greats weighed in on the comment thread. "Aiiiiiiiiiiiii love this," tennis legend Serena Williams wrote. According to the pair confirmed they were dating in May when they appeared together at the Red Sea Film Foundation's Women in Cinema Gala hosted by the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d'Antibes. The rumors started when González "was in Dimitrov's player box at the Mutua Madrid Open," reported. González was seen telling him, "Amazing baby" in Madrid. She attended his Madrid match with actress Eva Longoria. She has had traumas in her life. According to In Style, González opened up about a prior boyfriend's alleged infidelity. She also lost her father in a motorcycle accident when she was just 12 years old. She told InStyle in 2024, "I am telling you: When I'm in love, I fall in love so deep and it takes me so much to get over,' she says. 'And the older I get, it's harder for me because I don't play around. I go in and I give it all. I am not going to half-ass anything.'Grigor Dimitrov's Movie Star Girlfriend Gushed About Him on Instagram first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 7, 2025
Vogue Arabia
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Arabia
Sofia Richie Grainge's Holiday Wardrobe Centers Some Key Summer Accessories
As the long-hailed queen of quiet luxury, Sofia Richie Grainge knows her way around a key accessory to elevate any minimal look. Last week, we saw Richie Grainge bring her considered style sensibilities to Monaco for a friend's wedding, modeling the perfect black tie wedding attire. She opted for an azure silk georgette Schiaparelli dress in a brilliant blue, fastened with a gold clasp at the neck and accessorised to boot: Gold embellished black sandals, opulent chunky earrings, a gold Tiffany & Co. bone cuff by Elsa Peretti, and to finish, a petite Hermès Kelly Cut bag. And as it turns out, Richie Grainge and her husband Elliot Grainge have extended their stay in the South of France, spending quality time with their family at Eden Roc Hotel, a luxury hotel in Cap d'Antibes. As you can expect, Sofia Richie Grainge kept it casual but refined: She wore a red swimsuit with a scoop neck and white piping, with comfy pull-on navy trousers. For accessories, she wore The Row's red and black sandals—the summer shoe of the moment for every it-girl in the know—as well as black oval sunglasses, Tiffany gold bracelets, and a chunky watch. The key piece, though, was her black and white geometric bandana—an easy adornment that acts as a chic sun protectant. It's also so very holiday à la français , recalling the likes of Audrey Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot, or Jane Birkin's summering attire. With summer not yet in full swing, we can surely expect a few months of more delightful, easy replicable details from Richie Grainge—whether summering in the South of France ourselves or otherwise. Shop similar accessories inspired by Richie Grainge's style, below. Photo: The Row via Net-a-Porter The Row Dune two-tone cotton-blend grosgrain flip flops, AED2,795 TOTEME Monogram scarf, AED950 Photo: Yves Saint Laurent via FWRD Saint Laurent Oval Sunglasses, AED1818 Photo: David Yurman via Nordstrom Article originally published on Vogue US
Vogue
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Sofia Richie Grainge's Holiday Wardrobe Centers Some Key Summer Accessories
As the long-hailed queen of quiet luxury, Sofia Richie Grainge knows her way around a key accessory to elevate any minimal look. Last week, we saw Richie Grainge bring her considered style sensibilities to Monaco for a friend's wedding, modeling the perfect black tie wedding attire. She opted for an azure silk georgette Schiaparelli dress in a brilliant blue, fastened with a gold clasp at the neck and accessorized to boot: Gold embellished black sandals, opulent chunky earrings, a gold Tiffany & Co. bone cuff by Elsa Peretti, and to finish, a petite Hermès Kelly Cut bag. And as it turns out, Richie Grainge and her husband Elliot Grainge have extended their stay in the South of France, spending quality time with their family at Eden Roc Hotel, a luxury hotel in Cap d'Antibes. Photo: Backgrid As you can expect, Sofia Richie Grainge kept it casual but refined: She wore a red swimsuit with a scoop neck and white piping, with comfy pull-on navy trousers. For accessories, she wore The Row's red and black sandals—the summer shoe of the moment for every it-girl in the know—as well as black oval sunglasses, Tiffany gold bracelets, and a chunky watch. The key piece, though, was her black and white geometric bandana—an easy adornment that acts as a chic sun protectant. It's also so very holiday a la Francais, recalling the likes of Audrey Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot, or Jane Birkin's summering attire.
