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Daily Mail
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nicolas Cage, 61, makes rare sighting with wife Riko, 30... after admitting Sarah Jessica Parker broke his heart
Nicolas Cage was seen with his much younger wife of four years, Riko Shibata, in Los Angeles on Monday. It was a very rare sighting for the low-profile power couple who have a big age difference; he is 61 and she is 30. They share a daughter August, two. Cage had on an ivory jacket over a black shirt with faded acid-washed jeans and sunglasses on as his lady love was head-to-toe in black with a Chanel purse. It's been a wild month for Cage who made headlines that same day. Sarah Jessica Parker claimed that she dated Cage in 1991 when they were making the movie Honeymoon In Vegas which came out the following year. Sarah shared the news while on Watch What Happens Live with her pal Andy Cohen. It was a very rare sighting for the low-profile power couple who have a big age difference; he is 61 and she is 30. They share a daughter August, two Cage reacted when he said didn't pass 'the Mom test' with Parker. The actor has opened up about his short lived romance with her in the late 1990s, and he joked that their relationship fizzled out after her met her mother for the first time. He told E! News in a statement: 'I cared about Sarah, but I don't think I passed the Mom test. 'I recall sitting down with her and her mother for dinner at the Russian Tea Room, and I don't know if it was my blue Vanson Leather motorcycle jacket (which I still have) or my sinusitis, but I didn't hear from her again.' This is well before she wed her husband Matthew Broderick. The 60-year-old And Just Like That star has James, 22, and 16-year-old twins Tabitha and Marion with Matthew. Cohen reacted: 'Oh wow. We've got some talking to do!' Cohen had asked her on Sunday's episode if the gossip was true about them dating, to which she replied: 'Um, yes I did [date him].' Nicolas was married to Patricia Arquette from April 1995 until separating nine months later, with divorce finalized in 2001. Nicolas was married to Lisa Marie Presley from 2002 until 2004, Alice Kim from 2004 until 2016 and Erika Koike in 2019 - however that was annulled four days later. He has two sons - Weston, 34, with ex-girlfriend Christina Fulton - and Kal-El, 19, with Alice. During her appearance on WWHL, the Sex and the City actress also revealed she was the first to say 'I love you' to 63-year-old Lion King star Matthew. Sarah also dated Robert Downey Jr after they met on Firstborn; the former couple split in 1991 after dating for seven years. She also dated Michael J. Fox and John F. Kennedy Jr. Sarah and Matthew married on May 19, 1997; the share three children together: son James Wilkie, 22, and twin daughters Tabitha Hodge and Marion Loretta, 16. Meanwhile, Sarah Jessica recently admitted she thinks not being a 'Hollywood couple' has helped her marriage. The couple tied the knot in 1997, and she believes not speaking much about her personal life and being under the radar in New York has been key to their long-lasting romance. Asked the secret to her happy marriage, she told Britain's HELLO! magazine: 'Probably that I don't talk about it! It really is a secret. 'But maybe it's because we're not a Hollywood couple. We live in New York – maybe that's good.'
Fashion Network
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Paris: High-end jewelry remains effervescent despite luxury downturn
Paris was packed this month with scores of haute joaillerie collections, from established giants to jewelry by leading fashion labels to emerging stars – in a season dominated by Art Deco and nature motifs. caught up with five: Chanel, Dior, David Yurman, Serendipity and Sahag Arslanian. Timed to coincide with the French capital's haute couture season, thus guaranteeing the presence of VICs, top editors and jewelry influencers, the jewelry season now boasts as many presentations as there are actual runway shows. The nerve center remains Place Vendôme, the world's leading top- jewelry retailing plaza with flagship stores by the likes of Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Chaumet, Boucheron, Fred and Jar, as well as stores from leading fashion and luxury houses – Chanel, Dior and Louis Vuitton. Chronologically, Chanel opened the season with a display above its lush Vendôme flagship, where it showed the final collection by the late and great designer Patrice Leguéreau. Entitled "Reach For the Stars", the collection played on three key elements central to Mademoiselle Chanel, The Comet, The Wings and The Lion, Coco's fetish animal. Standouts included a beautiful Wings of Chanel necklace centered by a 19.55 carats sapphire, whose dropped center can be dis-attached and worn as bracelet. Priced at €11 million, it echoes Chanel's time in Hollywood, when producer Samuel Goldwyn invited her to dress stars, and Coco responded with a style that emphasized levity. Leguéreau, who passed in November last year after a decade at the house, also added the first-ever Chanel choker; a beautiful tiara late-30s style, thus made to be worn on forehead and not on top of the head. In an innovative move, the Lion series featured a mane made out of moonstone, and an abstract big cat composed of a series of yellow diamonds. Chez Dior, one had the pleasure of discovering the latest ideas from Victoire de Castellane, the house's jewelry designer for the past quarter century. Victoire played on three themes close to the house's DNA: enchanting landscapes, delicate bouquets and fairytale balls. Apt, as Monsieur Dior's first steps in fashion were creating for the costume balls so beloved of the French in the 1930s. Blending volumes and superimpositions between gems with unique skill – sculpted on hard stone backgrounds hemmed with diamonds, such as fine deer or rabbits emerging on fine diamond fields on some watch facades. Above all, everything felt very, very Dior, in a collection entitled "Diorexquis". Thanks to De Castellane's remarkable ability to have invented a very specific visual identity, combining sophistication, joie de vivre and Monsieur's deep love of the garden. Key pieces trumpeted all the virtuosity of the ateliers, embodied, in particular, by the 'doublet d'opale' technique, which consists of mounting a layer of opal on another stone - onyx or mother-of-pearl - to compose striking cameos, recalling the complex nuances of the sky or water. While the 'plique-à-jour' process pushes the boundaries of excellence, peppering the bouquets with a thousand sparkling colors, thanks to the use of lacquer - a signature of Dior Joaillerie. Creating what seems like a miniature stained-glass window through on light gentle falls. America's contribution to the season came from David Yurman, whose display inside a Faubourg St Honoré showroom included lots of mini hot peppers and crosses pendants composed of emeralds. Though the highlight was a graphic modernist Art Deco cuff bracelet made in a zig zag lattice white diamonds and white gold, priced at $295,000. Founded in New York in 1980 by sculptor David Yurman, and his wife Sybil, a painter and ceramist, the house is best known for its haute artisanal and exceptional craftsmanship. Other Art Deco elements included Deco Emerald drop earrings priced at $850,000, or classily elegant Stax three row rings in yellow gold and diamonds that cost $35,000. Today, headed up by their son Evan, David Yurman collections are available online, in 51 boutiques across the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and France, and in over authorized fine jewelry retailers. Nature, always a key theme in jewelry, inspired a beautiful new range from Serendipity by Christine Chen. Playing on the idea of the "Secret Garden", Chen showed an evocative necklace where diamonds were almost woven like lace and paired with tanzanite recalling the lilies of Monet. Along with a series of delicate petal-shaped earrings in multi-colored sapphires, mounted on light-weight titanium, recalling the artist's garden at Giverny on a bright spring day. Chen's great skill is to blend east with west harmoniously, like in her designs inspired by the ginkgo, the long-lived dioecious tree known for producing very healthy supplements. Seen in her superb Gingko Dream series – such as a necklace with a golden leaves, engraved like a ginkgo, and completed with Colombian emeralds. Or an opal and golden pearl necklace, about which Chen liked to mention the ancient Chinese proverb: 'Springtime flowers are transformed into the fruits of autumn.' Presented inside a wing of the Musée Guimet, Paris' main museum of Asian art, the collection was entitled "Jardin du Reve" and was shown on dancers dressed like woodland spirts. 'I'd like Serendipity to be a bridge, beyond culture, connecting emotions and creating beautiful and rare encounters between people,' explained the very elegant Chen. One brand new name that also caught attention was Sahag Arslanian, from a third-generation family of diamond experts, with over 70 years of legacy rooted in Antwerp. And often billed as one of the top 10 diamond trading companies worldwide. The founder's grandson Sahag Arslanian officially launched his own first high jewellery collection in the Automobile Club de France. The jewelry was all about hyper flexibility with necklaces that sat ideally on collar bones. 'We've sourced diamonds from Russia to A to Z and all the way to Angola,' explained Sahag, who insisted that 'conflict diamonds are over, and everything we use today are RJC-certified. We were one of first people to do that.' Based on three key motifs - sphere, kite and zig zag - his radiant Grand Eclipse necklace is priced at $700,000. While a Sun Rays necklace in angular yellow and white gold with a central pear-cut stone costs €250,000. This 35-year-old Mandarin speaking alumni of Le Rosey, the world's most expensive boarding school, does not lack self-confidence. 'I believe our creations will maintain their price at auctions. Our concept is based on the duality between white and yellow gold. Our creations are made to be worn, not kept in a safe. Worn while you are not being sled conscious about the prize,' insisted Sahag.
Fashion Network
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Paris: High-end jewelry remains effervescent despite luxury downturn
Paris was packed this month with scores of haute joaillerie collections, from established giants to jewelry by leading fashion labels to emerging stars – in a season dominated by Art Deco and nature motifs. caught up with five: Chanel, Dior, David Yurman, Serendipity and Sahag Arslanian. Timed to coincide with the French capital's haute couture season, thus guaranteeing the presence of VICs, top editors and jewelry influencers, the jewelry season now boasts as many presentations as there are actual runway shows. The nerve center remains Place Vendôme, the world's leading top- jewelry retailing plaza with flagship stores by the likes of Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Chaumet, Boucheron, Fred and Jar, as well as stores from leading fashion and luxury houses – Chanel, Dior and Louis Vuitton. Chronologically, Chanel opened the season with a display above its lush Vendôme flagship, where it showed the final collection by the late and great designer Patrice Leguéreau. Entitled "Reach For the Stars", the collection played on three key elements central to Mademoiselle Chanel, The Comet, The Wings and The Lion, Coco's fetish animal. Standouts included a beautiful Wings of Chanel necklace centered by a 19.55 carats sapphire, whose dropped center can be dis-attached and worn as bracelet. Priced at €11 million, it echoes Chanel's time in Hollywood, when producer Samuel Goldwyn invited her to dress stars, and Coco responded with a style that emphasized levity. Leguéreau, who passed in November last year after a decade at the house, also added the first-ever Chanel choker; a beautiful tiara late-30s style, thus made to be worn on forehead and not on top of the head. In an innovative move, the Lion series featured a mane made out of moonstone, and an abstract big cat composed of a series of yellow diamonds. Chez Dior, one had the pleasure of discovering the latest ideas from Victoire de Castellane, the house's jewelry designer for the past quarter century. Victoire played on three themes close to the house's DNA: enchanting landscapes, delicate bouquets and fairytale balls. Apt, as Monsieur Dior's first steps in fashion were creating for the costume balls so beloved of the French in the 1930s. Blending volumes and superimpositions between gems with unique skill – sculpted on hard stone backgrounds hemmed with diamonds, such as fine deer or rabbits emerging on fine diamond fields on some watch facades. Above all, everything felt very, very Dior, in a collection entitled "Diorexquis". Thanks to De Castellane's remarkable ability to have invented a very specific visual identity, combining sophistication, joie de vivre and Monsieur's deep love of the garden. Key pieces trumpeted all the virtuosity of the ateliers, embodied, in particular, by the 'doublet d'opale' technique, which consists of mounting a layer of opal on another stone - onyx or mother-of-pearl - to compose striking cameos, recalling the complex nuances of the sky or water. While the 'plique-à-jour' process pushes the boundaries of excellence, peppering the bouquets with a thousand sparkling colors, thanks to the use of lacquer - a signature of Dior Joaillerie. Creating what seems like a miniature stained-glass window through on light gentle falls. America's contribution to the season came from David Yurman, whose display inside a Faubourg St Honoré showroom included lots of mini hot peppers and crosses pendants composed of emeralds. Though the highlight was a graphic modernist Art Deco cuff bracelet made in a zig zag lattice white diamonds and white gold, priced at $295,000. Founded in New York in 1980 by sculptor David Yurman, and his wife Sybil, a painter and ceramist, the house is best known for its haute artisanal and exceptional craftsmanship. Other Art Deco elements included Deco Emerald drop earrings priced at $850,000, or classily elegant Stax three row rings in yellow gold and diamonds that cost $35,000. Today, headed up by their son Evan, David Yurman collections are available online, in 51 boutiques across the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and France, and in over authorized fine jewelry retailers. Nature, always a key theme in jewelry, inspired a beautiful new range from Serendipity by Christine Chen. Playing on the idea of the "Secret Garden", Chen showed an evocative necklace where diamonds were almost woven like lace and paired with tanzanite recalling the lilies of Monet. Along with a series of delicate petal-shaped earrings in multi-colored sapphires, mounted on light-weight titanium, recalling the artist's garden at Giverny on a bright spring day. Chen's great skill is to blend east with west harmoniously, like in her designs inspired by the ginkgo, the long-lived dioecious tree known for producing very healthy supplements. Seen in her superb Gingko Dream series – such as a necklace with a golden leaves, engraved like a ginkgo, and completed with Colombian emeralds. Or an opal and golden pearl necklace, about which Chen liked to mention the ancient Chinese proverb: 'Springtime flowers are transformed into the fruits of autumn.' Presented inside a wing of the Musée Guimet, Paris' main museum of Asian art, the collection was entitled "Jardin du Reve" and was shown on dancers dressed like woodland spirts. 'I'd like Serendipity to be a bridge, beyond culture, connecting emotions and creating beautiful and rare encounters between people,' explained the very elegant Chen. One brand new name that also caught attention was Sahag Arslanian, from a third-generation family of diamond experts, with over 70 years of legacy rooted in Antwerp. And often billed as one of the top 10 diamond trading companies worldwide. The founder's grandson Sahag Arslanian officially launched his own first high jewellery collection in the Automobile Club de France. The jewelry was all about hyper flexibility with necklaces that sat ideally on collar bones. 'We've sourced diamonds from Russia to A to Z and all the way to Angola,' explained Sahag, who insisted that 'conflict diamonds are over, and everything we use today are RJC-certified. We were one of first people to do that.' Based on three key motifs - sphere, kite and zig zag - his radiant Grand Eclipse necklace is priced at $700,000. While a Sun Rays necklace in angular yellow and white gold with a central pear-cut stone costs €250,000. This 35-year-old Mandarin speaking alumni of Le Rosey, the world's most expensive boarding school, does not lack self-confidence. 'I believe our creations will maintain their price at auctions. Our concept is based on the duality between white and yellow gold. Our creations are made to be worn, not kept in a safe. Worn while you are not being sled conscious about the prize,' insisted Sahag.
Vogue Singapore
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue Singapore
The It girl's guide to bermuda shorts
Getty If hot pants ruled the hemlines of last summer, this season's silhouette of choice has taken a more measured approach. Enter, bermuda shorts. Straddling the style line between modest and modern, the once-retired knee-grazer has returned, spotted everywhere from runways to the streets in iterations that feel more polished and contemporary. Whether its cut from rugged denim or airy linen, bermudas have proven to take the cake on versatility—offering just enough coverage without compromising on edge. If you need any further proof that bermudas are back in full force, look no further than the spring/summer 2025 runways. From Dior to Chanel, the silhouette made frequent appearances in shows. The Dior spring/summer 2025 ready‑to‑wear show featured an immersive fusion of athleticism and elevated glamour under Maria Grazia Chiuri's vision. Among the highlights was a standout pair of black jacquard technical taffeta bermuda shorts, etched with the archival Dior Graphique motif and finished with an elastic drawstring waist and zip pockets—a couture take on athletic allure. These bermudas were styled alongside coordinating bomber jackets, reinforcing the show's blend of performance wear and runway polish. Chanel hopped on the knee-length train at their spring/summer 2025 show as well where they offered a sophisticated reimagining of classic elegance infused with contemporary ease, under Virginie Viard's direction. The collection showcased bermuda shorts crafted from luxe tweed, a signature Chanel fabric elevated for warmer months. Coordinated with structured jackets and accessorised with mid-calf boots, the ensemble created a look that balanced tradition and modernity. Dior spring/summer 2025 ready-to-wear: technical jacquard bermuda shorts paired with sporty tailoring. Courtesy of Dior Chanel spring/summer 2025: tweed bermuda shorts paired with structured jackets and mid-calf boots. Courtesy of Chanel Off the runway, bermudas are coming out of retirement to become the comfortable yet fashionable go-to for it-girls across the globe. Spotted in New York, Suki Waterhouse was seen strutting the streets of the Big Apple in a full white ensemble, sporting a pair of distressed denim bermuda shorts paired with a structured white blazer, then finished with bold pink knee-high boots that sparkled with each step. Meanwhile, Gwyneth Paltrow took a more polished approach, recently sharing a snapshot featuring tailored bermuda shorts matched with an oversized blue-button down shirt, an outfit she deemed as one of her 'spring essentials'. Gwyneth Paltrow gives Bermudas the crisp treatment, pairing tailored shorts with a classic blue button-down. @gwynethpaltrow Suki Waterhouse brings edge to summer whites, styling distressed Bermudas with a sharp blazer and bubblegum-pink boots. Getty So now you're sold on bermudas—but where to start? These five styles are leading the charge, making it easy to find a pair that speaks to your both your mood and your wardrobe. Cargo styles channel utility cool when worn with a fitted tank and sneakers, while denim bermudas feel effortless with a baby tee and strappy sandals. Gwyneth Paltrow taught us that tailored versions shine with crisp shirting or boxy blazers, perfect for the office or dressed-up errands. Athleisure takes lean into comfort, easily styled with sporty tanks, baseball caps and retro sneakers. And for vacation-ready ease, linen bermudas pair best with breezy tops and minimalist slides. No matter your style code, one thing's certain: bermudas are no longer a fashion outlier—they're the summer staple with staying power. Below, shop a Vogue -approved edit of bermuda shorts across all five key styles—denim, tailored, athleisure, cargo and linen—to suit every mood, moment, and summer agenda. Courtesy of Chanel 1 / 25 The denim bermuda, Chanel Courtesy of Loewe 2 / 25 Anagram shorts in denim Available at Loewe. Courtesy of Saint Laurent 3 / 25 Bermuda shorts in black vendôme denim, $1,310 Available at Saint Laurent. Courtesy of Miu Miu 4 / 25 Light denim bermudas, $1,730 Available at Miu Miu. Courtesy of Gucci 5 / 25 Low waist GG denim jacquard shorts, $1,797 Available at Gucci. Alessandro Lucioni 6 / 25 The tailored bermuda, Dries Van Noten Courtesy of Louis Vuitton 7 / 25 Tailored bermuda shorts, $ 2,300 Available at Louis Vuitton. Courtesy of Prada 8 / 25 Eyelet lace bermudas, $1,590 Available at Prada. Courtesy of Thom Browne 9 / 25 Thom Browne tailored high-waist shorts, $1,751 Available on Farfetch. Courtesy of Miu Miu 10 / 25 Grisaille bermudas, $2,270 Available at Miu Miu. Courtesy of Dior 11 / 25 The sporty bermuda, Dior Courtesy of Miu Miu 12 / 25 Technical silk bermudas, $1,730 Available at Miu Miu. Courtesy of FWRD 13 / 25 Sporty & Rich runner nylon short, $153 Available at FRWD. Courtesy of Prada 14 / 25 Re-Nylon shorts, $1,640 Available at Prada. Courtesy of Dior 15 / 25 Black jacquard technical taffeta with white Dior graphique motif, $2,845 Available on Dior. Courtesy of Burberry 16 / 25 The cargo bermuda, Burberry Courtesy of Ganni 17 / 25 Blue denim shorts, $337 Available at Ganni. Courtesy of Balenciaga 18 / 25 Minimal cargo shorts in black, $1,650 Available at Balenciaga. Courtesy of Simone Rocha 19 / 25 Simone Rocha cargo pocket drawstring shorts, $816 Available at Club21. Courtesy of Bottega Veneta 20 / 25 Bottega Veneta twill cargo shorts, $695 Available at Cettire. Courtesy of Zimmermann 21 / 25 The linen bermuda, Zimmermann Courtesy of Net-a-Porter 22 / 25 Toteme cotton and linen-blend shorts, $671 Available at Net-a-Porter. Courtesy of Brunello CucinellI 23 / 25 Linen baggy shorts, $1,430 Available at Brunello Cucinelli. Courtesy of Valentino Garavani 24 / 25 Linen bermuda shorts with toute la v print, $1,110 Available at Valentino Garavani. Courtesy of Loro Piana 25 / 25 Perth bermuda linen shorts, $1,123 Available at Loro Piana.
Business Journals
8 hours ago
- Business
- Business Journals
AI-driven disruption in luxury: How Brandville is redefining the designer resale market
Brandville Shop | Buy & Sell Preowned Luxury Bags is transforming how luxury handbags are sourced, priced, and sold. At the heart of its model is artificial intelligence, which powers a streamlined global sourcing strategy and positions the brand as a challenger to traditional resale giants in the U.S. market. In an industry historically limited by local inventory, consignment delays, and unclear pricing, Brandville offers a modern alternative. The company uses AI-powered tools to scan the international resale market in real time—analyzing pricing trends, demand patterns, and regional opportunities. This enables them to source the world's most sought-after luxury bags at competitive prices and bring them directly to their global customer base. But Brandville 's innovation goes beyond sourcing efficiency—it's about democratizing access. By using data to buy smarter and faster, the brand is able to offer authentic, pre-owned designer pieces at prices often up to 30% lower than those on traditional resale platforms. This shift is attracting attention from consumers and industry insiders alike, positioning Brandville as a rising force in luxury resale. expand Unlike platforms that rely heavily on peer-to-peer listings or individual consignors, Brandville works directly with a global network of vetted suppliers, boutiques, professional resellers, and collectors. This gives them access to a dynamic and curated inventory that includes everything from vintage Chanel flap bags and rare Hermès Kellys to limited-edition Dior pieces and current-season Prada and Gucci styles. 'Our AI tools allow us to compare prices across continents in real time,' says a Brandville spokesperson. 'If a Hermès Birkin is undervalued in Italy or a Chanel Boy Bag is more accessible in Japan, we'll find it—and bring it to our customers before anyone else does.' This smart sourcing model allows Brandville to take advantage of price differences across markets. For instance, a Louis Vuitton bag could be 20–25% less expensive in Tokyo than on a resale site in New York. By identifying these gaps, Brandville delivers more value—without compromising on authenticity or quality. Equally important is the company's commitment to sustainability. By extending the lifecycle of luxury goods and focusing exclusively on pre-owned items, Brandville supports circular fashion while offering consumers the timeless appeal of designer style. Every item is professionally authenticated and inspected for quality before it's listed or shipped. Founded over six years ago and headquartered in Europe, Brandville operates physical stores in Sofia, Bulgaria, and Tirana, Albania, and serves clients worldwide through its online platform. With over 5,000 items in rotation and long-standing supplier relationships across Europe and Asia, the company is scaling rapidly. Brandville 's background in wholesale sets it apart from most competitors. Initially established as a supplier to boutiques and resellers, the company now offers the same inventory directly to individual shoppers—creating a more transparent and cost-effective buying experience. The company also manages its logistics in-house, ensuring direct and timely delivery to customers. This end-to-end control means faster shipping, better quality assurance, and a smoother purchasing journey overall. expand Each item is authentic, pre-owned, and carefully inspected before shipping. With direct access to trusted suppliers and private collectors around the world, Brandville brings exclusive deals straight to your doorstep. 'Our goal is simple,' says a company spokesperson. 'We want to give U.S. shoppers the same access and pricing we've offered to professional buyers for years.' As the resale market continues to expand, Brandville 's AI-first infrastructure and global sourcing model position it as a future-facing player in the luxury space. While still growing, the brand is already earning comparisons to larger U.S. platforms—thanks to its smart pricing, curated inventory, and tech-powered efficiency. In today's post-pandemic retail landscape, where shoppers demand both value and convenience, Brandville is delivering on both fronts. The result: access to rare, iconic designer pieces—sourced intelligently, priced competitively, and shipped globally.
