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Taylor Swift Wears $34K Outfit During Night Out Without Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift Wears $34K Outfit During Night Out Without Travis Kelce originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Pop star Taylor Swift was spotted enjoying a quiet dinner at the popular West Village restaurant Via Carota and while her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, was nowhere in sight, all eyes were on her eye-catching $34,000 outfit. Swift kept it chic and elegant for the evening, wearing a black floral dress called the Benoit dress in Noir Wild Rose, which sells for $298. She added a modern twist with the Phoenix leather belt priced at $155 and stepped out in stylish Condora sandals by Christian Louboutin, worth $895. Her accessories, however, took the outfit to another level. Swift carried a Balmain mini anthem bag priced at $1,995, a Western-inspired handbag in slouchy black leather. Around her neck, she wore the luxurious Never Not Travel 'Night and Day' necklace, valued at $21,838. She also added sparkle with three designer rings: a FoundRae heart sealed gemstone crest rose gold ring priced at $2,050, a Tiffany & Co. diamond wire ring at $2,925 and a Louis Vuitton Le Damier small ring at $3,950. In total, Swift's dinner outfit came to an eye-popping $34,106. Swift's look was shared by Taylor Swift Updates on X. This rare solo outing marks Swift's first major appearance since her Super Bowl trip in February, where she cheered on Kelce and the Chiefs. Although the couple has been seen on quiet dates this May, including a Mother's Day dinner in Philadelphia and a night out in West Palm Beach, this time Swift dined without Kelce. The 'Karma' singer looked relaxed as she arrived in silence. She was joined by her brother Austin Swift, actress Dakota Johnson and Johnson's brother Jesse. For now, Swift's quiet night out gave fans something to talk about not just because of her look, but also because it reminded everyone: when Taylor Swift shows up, she does it in story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Elle
a day ago
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- Elle
Hot Off the Press: Pedro Pascal Lands a Spot on Our Best-Dressed List
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. June is fast approaching, and I'm in denial about it. It's time to distract myself from the speed of time with one of my favorite activities: judging celebrity outfits. And heads-up: A man snuck his way into the mix this go-around. Shocking, I know! From the Met Gala (ever heard of it?) to the Cannes Film Festival and its new dress code, Hollywood's social calendar is heating up for the summer, which leaves us with a lot to look forward to. Ahead, see the best-dressed celebs of May. When: May 29 Where: The Audience Choice Awards in New York City What: A Michael Kors dress Why: She doesn't step out too often, but when she does, she kills it—just like she did with this look. Where: New York City What: Custom Christian Louboutin x Maison Margiela shoes Why: Here's proof she can pull off any shade of green, not just emerald. Where: New York City What: Ferragamo Why: A vision in black. When: May 28 Where: The Gigi Hadid x Havaianas launch party at Altro Paradiso in New York City What: A Marc Jacobs dress and Havaianas sandals Why: The hottest styling tip for summer, according to Hadid? Pairing anklets and flip-flops. When: May 27 Where: New York City What: Bottega Veneta Why: In case you're in need of workwear inspiration, she's got you covered. When: May 20 Where: Cannes, France What: Mango Why: A head-to-toe Mango ensemble at the Cannes Film Festival really speaks to the brand's elegance. When: May 18 Where: The Cannes Film Festival What: A Maje dress Why: This makes me want to bring back circle skirts.... Where: The Kering Women in Motion Awards in Cannes, France What: Khaite Why: Just when I think I know Nicole Kidman's sense of style, she throws me a fierce curveball. Where: The Kering Women in Motion Awards in Cannes, France What: Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello Why: And here I thought Brat green was her color! When: May 16 Where: Cannes, France What: Bottega Veneta's Andiamo messenger bag Why: Need I list the reasons why Pascal is the internet's biggest crush? His impeccable sense of style is near the top of a very long list. When: May 15 Where: Cannes, France What: Vintage Chanel and Guizio capris Why: I! Am! Obsessed! It's chic and sassy, as the coolest French women tend to be. When: May 14 Where: New York City What: Givenchy Why: Leave it to Theron to turn a rainy day into her own personal runway. Where: The premiere of Overcompensating in Los Angeles What: Jimmy Choo shoes Why: Is it just this look, or does she actually get more beautiful every day? When: May 10 Where: The Gold Gala in Los Angeles What: A backless crystal gown Why: A gown that's good as gold, truly. When: May 7 Where: Galvan and Unemployed's celebration of Frieze New York in New York City What: A draped cowl-neck top Why: You know it's going to be a good night when your highlight matches your outfit. When: May 5 Where: GQ's Met Gala Party in New York City What: Harrier in a custom Gap Studio look Why: Bring on all the André Leon Talley references, please and thank you. Where: Late Night With Seth Meyers in New York City Why: Big shoulders are all the rage. When: May 3 Where: New York City What: An Emi Jay hair clip Why: To know Emi Jay is to love Emi Jay. When: May 2 Where: Burberry's spring luncheon at the New York Botanical Garden What: Burberry Why: You can't go wrong with a classic trench coat. When: May 1 Where: The opening of Prada's men's boutique in New York City What: Prada Why: Few can pull off a full turtleneck this well.
Elle
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
David Jonsson Talks 'The Long Walk' and His Next Big Roles
Justin French Coat, jacket, pants, Gucci. Watch, Cartier. Shoes, Christian Louboutin. Getting kicked out of school is not typically how one becomes an actor. But when David Jonsson was 14, he got expelled for fighting and was sent off to an alternative school, where he was surrounded by kids who had committed much worse infractions. The experience was a wake-up call, and inspired him to seek out a different path. 'Acting was never even a thought until I got kicked out,' the 31-year-old Brit says. 'After that, I found youth theater, and that was a way of channeling a lot of things.' It was one of the first times that he transformed himself from one person into another—and now he does it for a living. 'It's nice to do a bit of onscreen therapy,' he jokes. Justin French Shirt, pants, Zegna. Necklace, watch, Cartier. Jonsson—whose résumé now includes HBO's Industry , the British romantic comedy Rye Lane , and the sci-fi film Alien: Romulus —dials in from the back seat of a car heading to the airport from West Hollywood. He's going home to London for a few days, before flying to Las Vegas for CinemaCon, where he'll promote his upcoming film, an adaptation of Stephen King's The Long Walk , and also receive CinemaCon's Next Generation Award (his second recognition this year, after winning the BAFTA Rising Star Award in February). 'We walked at least 10 miles every single that's why we do it. For the thrill.' And though he's changing time zones quicker than perhaps anyone should, he's adamant that he's having a great time. 'It's nice to be running around and sort of in demand,' he says with a wide smile. Justin French Coat, Gucci. Watch, Cartier. The Long Walk , which will premiere this fall, costars Cooper Hoffman and follows a group of young men who sign up for a grueling competition, with only one winner. 'It's really brilliant—a beautiful movie about endurance,' Jonsson says. In true King fashion, it's equal parts gory, twisted, and heartfelt. Jonsson plays a fast-talking, charismatic, and empathetic young man named Peter McVries, who has a troubled past. 'He's a really interesting character to describe, because he's kind of mercurial in nature, but he's also a man of his hands. He's a very practical, rough-and-tumble kind of guy, but he's also a bit of a drifter. You can't quite place him,' he says. 'You don't know where he's come from or where he's going, and that was part of the fun. More than anything, he loves to love, and he's extraordinarily generous—which, when you're walking a lot, that trait really helps.' Justin French Coat, jacket, pants, Gucci. Watch, Cartier. Shoes, Christian Louboutin. The role was not only technically challenging (Jonsson puts on a very convincing American accent), but also physically demanding. 'We walked at least 10 miles every single day. At least. And then on longer days with bigger scenes, we walked more than that,' he says. 'But that's why we do it. For the thrill.' Jonsson wanted his character to be 'really built,' and sure enough, from the moment he illuminates the screen, all you see is muscle. 'In the script, it felt to me that he was physically strong. I wanted him to have that,' he says. 'And obviously, the camera picks up everything, doesn't it? So I said, 'Right, I've got to train.'' Justin French Shirt, pants, Zegna. Necklace, watch, Cartier. One of his favorite things about being an actor is the ability to transform. He put on 25 pounds for The Long Walk , after losing 40 pounds for another part. 'I don't think every actor wants to do that,' he notes. 'But I love it.' Up next, he'll mold himself once again, into the legendary entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. in the forthcoming film Scandalous! , by first-time director Colman Domingo and alongside Justin French Coat, jacket, Gucci. Jonsson is doing his best to manage his busy schedule while also taking time to be still. He recently took up journaling. 'What you realize is, things are happening so fast. You know, you land that role, you're on that stage, and you're like, 'Yeah, I'm doing it.' And then, like, eight shows pass, and then before you know it, the show is finished and you're like, 'Oh, God, I didn't know it was done.'' It's in the quiet moments that Jonsson can be sentimental, thinking about how far he's come. It was not long ago, he notes, that he 'was 18 in my bedroom, reading lines and memorizing monologues. Some of my best work is in my bedroom in East London. It's sitting there in the walls. That's why I'll never complain. I feel so special. I'm not lucky—blessed.' Hair by Jonathan Clausell ; makeup by Alexandra French at Forward Artists; manicure by Jolene Brodeur at The Wall Group; produced by Anthony Federici at Petty Cash Production; photographed at Malibu Creek Ranch. A version of this story appears in the Summer 2025 issue of ELLE. Related Stories
Elle
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Tini Talks Mental Health, Her Disney Roots, and Overcoming Criticism
Adrienne Raquel Jacket, top, skirt, McQueen. Earrings, Cartier. Mules, Christian Louboutin. There was a time when the Argentinian Latin-pop sensation Martina 'Tini' Stoessel believed a Disney princess ought to keep her tears to herself. Starting in 2012, a then 14-year-old Tini led the Disney Channel Latin America drama Violetta as the titular Violetta Castillo, a girl whose pop-star aspirations mirrored her own. With its echoes of Hannah Montana, the show blossomed into a global sensation, its influence stretching far outside her home of Buenos Aires. (As South African singer Violetta aired its last episode in 2015, Tini had filmed three 80-episode seasons, and decided launching a solo music career was the natural next step. 'I believe that it was as simple as following my heart,' she says. 'What I felt when I finished Violetta was [the desire] to keep doing what I loved, but this time my way.' Making music her way meant evolving, growing up, and making mistakes in public view. In the decade that followed, Tini built a solo career to become one of Latin America's most popular musicians. As she pumped out tracks and performances, she learned to ignore her worsening mental health, putting on such a strong act that she nearly convinced herself she was thriving. That facade fully shattered in 2024, with the release of her sixth studio album, Un Mechón de Pelo ('A Lock of Hair'). This new music—her 'most personal album' yet—was not a saccharine meditation on self-love; it was an introspective, experimental saga of isolation and depression. In tracks such as 'tinta 90' and 'posta,' Tini reveals herself as a 'secret depressive' and a victim of her own self-delusion, singing, 'A princess doesn't cry on television / But my acting was so believable / Even Tini believed it, for real / But Martina woke up, and she cares, for real.' 'Critics are always going to exist. What is more important for me is to be real and sincere with myself.' Tini understands her fans aren't entitled to intimate insight into her health, but she does believe she owes them honesty. (She cites artists such as Billie Eilish as having inspired her openness.) Now, no matter the naysayers—and there are plenty, she admits—Tini is looking toward the future with the goal of 'absolute freedom.' 'I'm in a moment of realizing who I am and where I stand, and trying to find a middle ground between the life I had and the life I want to build,' she says. She's six months into recording another album, one that, she says, reflects her search for freedom in its beats, lyrics, and visuals, and she's also plotting a career-spanning tour that sounds like her own version of Taylor Swift's Eras. Later this year, she'll also star in the Disney+ drama Quebranto , her first television series in 10 years. And regardless of what comes next, she's already at peace from having shared her truth with the world. 'Being able to transform feelings into music was part of my healing,' she says, 'and I believe that sharing it was also part of my healing.' Adrienne Raquel Jacket, top, skirt, McQueen. Earrings, Cartier. Mules, Christian Louboutin. How do you think becoming an actress at such a young age prepared you for a life in the spotlight? Being part of something as giant as Disney, I always say that it was like my university....I now have the ability to solve things that, perhaps, if I hadn't lived all that from the age of 14, maybe I would still be in the process of understanding what it means to be exposed, what it means to get onstage. What was behind your decision not to feature any collaborators on Un Mechón de Pelo , as you have on previous albums? The decision to not have collaborators was because, for the first time in an album, I opened up my heart regarding very deep personal aspects. These were not generic songs; I was really talking about what was emotionally happening to me. It was such a personal matter that, well, the reality is there was nobody else who could tell that story. What was the most challenging part of creating Un Mechón de Pelo , in terms of opening up about your mental health? The most difficult part was accepting [my mental health struggles] myself. I was not sincere with myself and with all the people who, in the end, consume any of my songs or hear me in an interview. I was not honest with all those people and simply smiled and said that everything was fine when I was totally devastated on the inside. I didn't want to end up in a worse situation. I felt that [what would be] most honest from me [would be] not going onstage anymore, not keeping on and keeping on and keeping on until, at some moment, it would break for the sole fact of pretending that everything was fine. I think that it wasn't fair to me, nor to the people. Not all audiences have responded positively to the vulnerability in Un Mechón de Pelo , with some accusing you of using your mental health struggles for clout. How have you dealt with such criticism, given that you're sharing something so raw and personal? In the end, critics are always going to exist. What is more important for me is to be real and sincere with myself. All the bad things I read didn't surprise me. I also understand that there are a lot of people who maybe don't understand what one means by 'mental health.' Maybe there are people who don't understand what I mean by 'exposure.' Maybe there are people who don't understand what I mean when I talk about anxiety. I understood that, [while still] being sure of what was happening to me. Adrienne Raquel Hooded mini dress, David Koma. Cuff, ring, Cartier. Tights, Falke. Mules, Giuseppe Zanotti. Do you have any regrets about having been so candid on Un Mechón de Pelo ? Once I put that album out, I realized how necessary it was for me to have done it. And I felt proud to have done it. I'm not going to lie to you, there are comments that hurt. There are comments that, sometimes, you would like to sit down and talk with [the person making] that comment and find a middle ground. You can't; that's impossible. You can't control everything that people think. The biggest challenge was to encourage myself to put it out anyway. And what happened, when I put it out, is that I didn't regret it at all. Last year, Latin music was the It makes me very, very proud, because I feel like we have a lot to give. And I think the most beautiful thing, beyond that, is to see how your language doesn't matter, and it doesn't matter where you come from. Music confirms, again, that it is capable of uniting the least expected people. Hair by Lacy Redway for Tresemm é; makeup by Alexandra French at Forward Artists; manicure by Ginger Lopez at Opus Beauty; produced by Petty Cash Production. A version of this story appears in the May 2025 issue of ELLE. More Women in Music Stories
CairoScene
20-05-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
UAE-Based Financial Media Platform Moniify Taps Lana Sawiris as CEO
UAE-based fintech media platform Moniify has named Lana Sawiris as its new CEO as it pivots from traditional operations to a video-first strategy focused on financial education for younger users. May 20, 2025 Moniify, the financial media startup founded by Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris, has appointed Lana Sawiris as its new Chief Executive Officer. The announcement follows an internal restructuring and signals a new strategic direction for the company. Founded in November 2024 and headquartered in the UAE, Moniify launched with a mission to provide financial news and content tailored to younger users in emerging markets. The platform raised around $50 million in initial investment, with significant operational costs projected annually. Now under Lana Sawiris's leadership, Moniify is pivoting to short-form video content, with a focus on financial literacy and digital storytelling. The new approach is designed to engage Gen Z and millennial audiences through mobile-first, accessible media formats. Sawiris brings experience from consumer-facing brands including Christian Louboutin and Kith, and is expected to lead the platform's transition away from traditional publishing toward a model driven by social-first video and educational tools.
