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NZ Herald
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Aotearoa Music Awards 2025: On The Red Carpet Stars Shone A Spotlight On New Zealand Fashion
Local artists showcased their love and appreciation for fashion at the 60th celebration of the Aotearoa Music Awards at Auckland's Viaduct Events Centre. Is the AMAs the most stylish night of all in Aotearoa? The 2025 red carpet might convince you. Attendees celebrating the 60th year of the awards chose pieces from both well-established designers (think Zambesi, Wynn Hamlyn, Paris Georgia) and upcoming and underground artists (Fringes, Nineteen 99 and Caitlin Snell). Beyond the show of designers, it's also an impeccably dressed crowd – ensembles, whether they're thrifted, custom or pulled from the back of a wardrobe, were a tool of self-expression. This was a talking point on stage, too. Hori Shaw, accepting his award for Breakthrough Artist, pointed to his camouflage and Crocs and said, 'I feel more comfortable like this, instead of wearing suits ...' It's unsurprising that our local artists show an awareness and appreciation for their chosen garments – they're familiar with the way clothing can propel a persona, performance or message. Nowhere was this clearer than garments and T-shirts worn by those waving Toitū Te Tiriti flags during Stan Walker's performance of Māori Ki Te Ao. Below is a snapshot of the best looks of the evening at the Viaduct Events Centre. It was a carpet full of local artists who showcased a deep care for the convergence of creativity and culture in Aotearoa. Amelia Murray began the evening in a custom Oosterom blazer dress and Bronwyn boots. Later, she changed into a glittering Stolen Girlfriends dress and fur-trimmed leather jacket to perform Cherry Pie and accept her second award of the night – for Album Of The Year – to a standing ovation. Stan Walker Stan Walker wore a black and white ensemble with a floor-length coat by Morghan Ariki Bradshaw of Fugawi. The piece features handwritten messages of encouragement. One reads: 'Knowing where we're from gives us direction'. Jujulipps Jujulipps, who has been gravitating to knit and crochet sets as of late, showed up in a grey and silver tassled set. Vera Ellen Among the coolest looks of the night was this ensemble from Vera Ellen. The painted, distressed and screen-printed dress is from slow fashion label Formula 7 and the crochet sleeves and hat are by Vivet. Mokotron Tiopira McDowell, who took home the award for Best Electronic Artist, donned a 'Land Bacc' T-shirt from Sovereign Clothing Aotearoa. Isla Noon, Jason Parker and Maude Pop artist Isla Noon is also dressed by Oosterom, cinching a white button-up with a heavy leather belt. The sheer skirt mixes lace and sequins. Musician Jason Parker dons a fiery Kowtow colourway while producer Maude opts for a mint ensemble. Tusekah Neo-soul artist Tusekah wears a simple and glamorous dress by Paris Georgia. Chaii Chaii twinkled throughout the evening in Claudia Li, walking the red carpet in a blazer that dripped with jewels. On stage, she changed into a similarly glitzy two-piece and added a voluminous tulle stole. Symone Tafuna'i and Janay Harding Reporting for music show Tahi, friend of Viva Symone Tafuna'i also donned a blazer dress – this one is by Nineteen 99. Janay Harding wore a suit by Fugawi. The cropped jacket has 'We Are Planted in The Soil Of Our Ancestors' on the back. Georgia Lines Georgia Lines began the evening in a dress from New York-based designer Lirika Matoshi but changed into a button-adorned Wynn Hamlyn dress for her performance later in the night. She also carried a gleaming silver Georgia Jay bag for both. Aaradhna Singer-songwriter Aaradhna, nominated for Album Of The Year for Sweet Surrender, wears a golden-hued bias-cut dress from Zambesi. Tami Neilson It's a reliably vibrant look from Tami Neilson, who won Best Country Artist. The skirt! The gold boots! The neckchief! Rikii Reid Riiki Reid's almost-monochromatic black ensemble is oh-so slick. The artist is wearing a top from upcoming designer Caitlin Snell's collection 'The Maiden ', which debuted in her first runway show last year. Ashy Ashy Batchelor walked the carpet in these teensy, clacky kitten heels – which were cool and bold among a parade of chunky boots. The fur coat layered over the baby pink dress is equally poised. Dān Dān Singer-songwriter Danielle Hao-Aickin, who is one half of sibling duo Ersha Island 二沙岛 and also produces music solo as dān dān, dons an entirely thrifted ensemble. The underlayer is partially hanfu 汉服 (ancient Chinese clothing) – the swirly vest and boots are both second-hand. Hollie Smith Designer and stylist Natasha Ovely, previously of Starving Artist Fund, styled this textural ensemble worn by singer-songwriter Hollie Smith. The glistening woven top is by Shona Tawhiao, of Tawhiao 7, and the jewellery is by Nick Von K. The safety pins through the tartan skirt are a deliciously punkish touch. Lorde After mentioning to fans at her impromptu YMCA performance that she would attend the awards, Lorde walked the carpet donning a strapless suit set. Expectedly, she wears the slate grey that has quickly become emblematic of her upcoming album Virgin (adding heavy chain-link bracelets and silver ballet flats). Bonus: Best Group Shot So much great fashion taste in the best group shot of the night, featuring the artists of Atomic! There's double denim, romantic sheer, leather, 70s stripes and a tambourine. Could NZ music be any cooler? More on music From red carpets to intimate profiles. The Coolest Red Carpet Looks From The Taite Music Prize 2025. Attendees and award-winners at the Taite Music Prize 2025 dressed to showcase their values and vibrancy on the carpet. What Do New Zealand Musicians Wear To Feel Their Best On Stage? From secure, sturdy footwear to breathable mesh tops and tailored suits, three music acts from Aotearoa explain to Madeleine Crutchley the function of their fashion. NZ Musician Reb Fountain On Touring, Politics, Privilege & Responsibility. Setting out to tour her sixth album, How Love Bends, Reb Fountain tells Tyson Beckett about the freedom, and weight, that comes with being an artist in and of the moment. Teeks On His New Music & Unpacking Toxic Masculinity. 'Being in touch with your emotions is not considered a masculine thing but because I was in the process of making this album I was like, 'Nah man, fuck that.''
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Brokers Suggest Investing in Crocs (CROX): Read This Before Placing a Bet
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important? Let's take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about Crocs (CROX) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage. Crocs currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.54, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by 13 brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.54 approximates between Strong Buy and Buy. Of the 13 recommendations that derive the current ABR, nine are Strong Buy and one is Buy. Strong Buy and Buy respectively account for 69.2% and 7.7% of all recommendations. Check price target & stock forecast for Crocs here>>>The ABR suggests buying Crocs, but making an investment decision solely on the basis of this information might not be a good idea. According to several studies, brokerage recommendations have little to no success guiding investors to choose stocks with the most potential for price appreciation. Do you wonder why? As a result of the vested interest of brokerage firms in a stock they cover, their analysts tend to rate it with a strong positive bias. According to our research, brokerage firms assign five "Strong Buy" recommendations for every "Strong Sell" recommendation. In other words, their interests aren't always aligned with retail investors, rarely indicating where the price of a stock could actually be heading. Therefore, the best use of this information could be validating your own research or an indicator that has proven to be highly successful in predicting a stock's price movement. Zacks Rank, our proprietary stock rating tool with an impressive externally audited track record, categorizes stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), and is an effective indicator of a stock's price performance in the near future. Therefore, using the ABR to validate the Zacks Rank could be an efficient way of making a profitable investment decision. Although both Zacks Rank and ABR are displayed in a range of 1-5, they are different measures altogether. The ABR is calculated solely based on brokerage recommendations and is typically displayed with decimals (example: 1.28). In contrast, the Zacks Rank is a quantitative model allowing investors to harness the power of earnings estimate revisions. It is displayed in whole numbers -- 1 to 5. It has been and continues to be the case that analysts employed by brokerage firms are overly optimistic with their recommendations. Because of their employers' vested interests, these analysts issue more favorable ratings than their research would support, misguiding investors far more often than helping them. On the other hand, earnings estimate revisions are at the core of the Zacks Rank. And empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements. In addition, the different Zacks Rank grades are applied proportionately to all stocks for which brokerage analysts provide current-year earnings estimates. In other words, this tool always maintains a balance among its five ranks. There is also a key difference between the ABR and Zacks Rank when it comes to freshness. When you look at the ABR, it may not be up-to-date. Nonetheless, since brokerage analysts constantly revise their earnings estimates to reflect changing business trends, and their actions get reflected in the Zacks Rank quickly enough, it is always timely in predicting future stock prices. Looking at the earnings estimate revisions for Crocs, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has declined 1% over the past month to $12.90. Analysts' growing pessimism over the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates lower, could be a legitimate reason for the stock to plunge in the near term. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for Crocs. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> Therefore, it could be wise to take the Buy-equivalent ABR for Crocs with a grain of salt. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Crocs, Inc. (CROX) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research 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
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cannes Film Festival is a celebration of movies and their stars. I spent my week trying to catch them all.
I spent an unforgettable week in the south of France this May, immersed among the celebrities and movies that I'd be writing about for at least the next year as they generated buzz for their projects at the Cannes Film Festival. Between screenings and celeb-spotting excursions, I kept a diary about my first time in the glamorous alternate universe at Cannes. Let's flip through it. The hunt for influencers The author dined at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc. (Kelsey Weekman/Yahoo News) My sleepless eight-hour overnight flight left me edgy yet determined, so the first thing I did when I landed in Nice was check my luggage at the hotel and speed over to Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc. The eavesdropping was ideal among uber-wealthy lunchgoers, but there weren't any social media stars, despite it being the go-to spot for celebrities to take photos channeling '80s Harrison Ford. Advertisement I accidentally blew my per diem on a buffet with €15 water. I spent the rest of the week hanging out in hotel lobbies and finally infiltrated a TikTok creator lounge, where I learned that even if you have hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, you can still be starstruck by movie stars. Find out more about what I saw and what I heard here. A middle school reunion The author ran into her middle school best friend, who is now a TikToker, at the Cannes Film Festival. (Kelsey Weekman/Yahoo News) I wasn't expecting to run into anyone I knew in Cannes this week, so imagine my surprise when I saw my best friend from middle school for the first time in 17 years. Jocelyn Yates wasn't just at the festival — she was one of the creators TikTok brought to the red carpet, and she got to meet Denzel Washington and Tom Cruise! I ran into her at the platform's creator lounge after sprinting nearly a mile to get from the press room to an interview, and I had to dart away immediately afterward to get to a premiere. Luckily, it was enough time to snag a selfie and her new phone number, so we'll be able to truly reconnect under less sweaty circumstances for me. The go-to small talk topic Vie Privée cast members on the red carpet. (Antonin Thuillier/AFP via Getty Images) Anyone who spoke to me before I left for Cannes got an earful about how I had to use two different clothing rental companies to find the six evening gowns I packed for the festival, which has a strict and fancy dress code for premieres. I ended up needing only two, but I didn't mind looking fabulous every day I was there. I'm ready to declare the heeled Crocs I wore here and to interview people outside the Met Gala as the best shoes for reporting. Not sponsored, just praising a comfy shoe! During the festival, attendees couldn't stop gossiping about newly added dress code rules that banned nudity and lengthy dress trains. People around me couldn't stop asking, 'Had you seen anyone get turned away?' 'Who had to scramble to get a new outfit?' 'Were the new 'decency' standards antiquated?' Read more about the dress code fallout. A fan experience without the whimsy Benicio del Toro, Austin Butler, Angela Bassett and Angelina Jolie interact with fans at Cannes Film Festival. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos clockwise from top left: Sameer al-Doumy/AFP via Getty Images (2), Valerie Hache/AFP via Getty Images, Sameer al-Doumy/AFP via Getty Images.) Advertisement One of my favorite things to do at events is stand outside and talk to fans about the passion that brought them there, so I was shocked when the people who lined up for celebrity spotting at Cannes were largely grumpy and unwilling to chat. My 38-day French Duolingo streak didn't prepare me for that kind of conversational maneuvering. Their fascination with movie stars was captivating, though, so I spent a very memorable evening in line with celebrity spotters, including a dog who has encountered more stars than this entertainment reporter and two cruise ship passengers who wanted to know what all the fuss was about. The four-legged red carpet star The most memorable person I met while mingling with fans near the red carpet was Cannes resident Cécile Forest, and her 4-year-old Chihuahua, Savanna. The tiny dog is always dressed in pink, and sometimes those outfits are customized for the movie premiere of the night. I've seen her in several memes and viral photos. Forest told me on Instagram after I left the festival that Savanna is an ambassador for Culture de Wouf, which advocates for dogs to be allowed into more spaces. Advertisement 'We believe that we must make life easier for owners, to reduce the number of abandonments. We must let dogs into stores so that there are fewer dog thefts on the sidewalks and fewer dogs dying locked in cars,' Forest told me. My festival foe I thought I'd be spending my downtime at the beach or sipping a cappuccino and people watching at a cafe, but because the Cannes Film Festival ticketing process is so intense, I spent every idle moment refreshing the ticketing page. I don't regret my intensity at all — I got to see everything I wanted! — though sometimes it was mere minutes before a screening. Iana Murray, a longtime X mutual whom I met for the first time in person over matcha near the Palais, attended Cannes for the seventh time this year. She told me the ticketing process is much better than it used to be. People had to stand in lines for hours to get into screenings. Next year, I'll try to spend more time refreshing those pages in more scenic locations. A bucket list achievement Tom Cruise sends love to his fans at the Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. (Yahoo News; photo: Stephane Cardinale/Corbis via Getty Images) As a first-timer, I didn't get invited to many parties or exclusive events. I spent most of my time scrapping for tickets and conversation. The highly anticipated premiere of Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning was by far the most glamorous and exclusive event I've ever been to in my entire life, probably. Read about the surreal experience here. The chaos of constant clapping I technically took part in two standing ovations, a tradition at Cannes. Movies are judged based on how long people stand and clap for them afterward. Five minutes is considered mediocre, and the longest recorded ovation was 22 minutes for Pan's Labyrinth in 2006. Advertisement But I learned from witnessing one in person that there's no true consensus on when an ovation begins and ends. Is it when the first person stands until the last person stops clapping? Or is it when the clapping begins until the final person stops standing? Is it both? Is it more of a vibes-based calculation? Critics and reporters haven't reached a consensus. A mysterious red carpet attendee Raphaël Quenard and a condor attend the Die, My Love red carpet. (Daniele Venturelli/WireImage via Getty Images) I watched the red carpet for Die, My Love from a window in the press office where photography was explicitly banned. In addition to beholding Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson with my own mortal eyes, I saw a person in what appeared to be a giant turkey costume. I assumed that the bird would be featured in the movie, but it was not. I still don't know what happened there. A great time at the movies I saw 11 movies at Cannes Film Festival. (Photo Illustration: Victoria Ellis for Yahoo News, photos: Letterboxd, Focus Features /Courtesy Everett Collection, A24 / Courtesy Everett Collection) I knew I'd be missing out on about half of the buzzy Cannes titles because I only attended the first of two weeks of the festival, but I wasn't ready to see people lauding Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value as the best of the bunch long after I'd left the Croisette. I may die of FOMO if I can't see it soon. Still, I saw nearly a dozen films that I loved — several of which I know we'll be talking about well into awards season. Read more about my favorites here. Advertisement Takes on a plane The most pressing question I wanted to ask celebrities this week is what movies they watched on the plane on the way to Cannes, though I only got to ask two. The Phoenician Scheme star Jeffrey Wright told me he doesn't watch movies on planes but he does play chess on his phone. His costar Rupert Friend said that tiny airplane screens are depressing to him, so he went to sleep. On the flight to Cannes, everyone around me was watching something from the Mission: Impossible series, including me. On the way back to New York, though, everyone was watching Friends. I watched Oceans Eleven, Janet Planet and One of Them Days. Blackout FOMO A restaurant without lights during a power outage during the Cannes Film Festival. () I unexpectedly experienced a lot of FOMO when I read that a blackout hit the south of France ahead of the Cannes awards ceremony — and again when I read that it was suspected sabotage! Not only was I missing out on the festivities that may set the stage for the upcoming awards season, but there was drama afoot as well. Survival by the numbers According to my iPhone's Health app, I walked an average of 9,900 steps per day — about 3,000 steps more than my typical count for film festivals over the last year. All the theaters were pretty close together, so I'm chalking this one up to the fact that it was just really beautiful outside and a joy to walk around. Advertisement On the other hand, I slept an average of 4 hours and 30 minutes every night in Cannes, which is about 2 hours less than the usual festival. One night, I slept only 29 minutes. My average bedtime was 2:40 a.m. I'm also blaming this on the fact that there was just so much to see. The little things Spectators prepare to watch a movie at the Cinéma de la Plage at Cannes Film Festival. (Sameer Al-Doumy/AFP via Getty Images) When I talk about Cannes, I mention seeing Tom Cruise in person, spending hours in line and rubbing shoulders with the glamorous. But when I think about the moments I enjoyed the most, it's the movie I got to watch on the beach after a long day, the chats with excited students who had long dreamed of walking the Croisette, the blurry pictures of fearless pigeons hunting for food and the last-minute trips to Steak and Shake when I was starving but unwilling to pay €35 for a salad. Some of the magic of Cannes may be inherent in its exclusivity and European pretentiousness, which makes those quirky moments of charm all the more unforgettable.
Toronto Sun
a day ago
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
EDITORIAL: Put a sock in it and show respect
A view of former prime minister Justin Trudeau's Adidas shoes as he arrives ahead of the Speech from the Throne by King Charles on May 27, 2025 in Ottawa. Photo by Chris Jackson / Getty Images Justin Trudeau's choice of footwear at the Speech from the Throne is the perfect metaphor for this country's lost decade when he was prime minister. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Others showed respect for Parliament by wearing appropriate attire: first nations ceremonial dress; military uniforms; polished Oxfords. Trudeau showed up in a pair of neon turquoise and orange sneakers. His Crocs must have been at the cleaners. Perhaps he has a foot injury of which we're unaware. In that case, he could have chosen more subdued shoes. As it was, it underscored how he led this country in an unserious way. Is it any wonder that U.S. President Donald Trump shows so little respect for us when, in 2015, Trudeau was quoted in the New York Times saying Canada's not a real country. 'There is no core identity, no mainstream in Canada.' he said. He added that we're, 'the first post-national state.' His energy policies have done more to alienate Alberta than any government since his father, Pierre. Yes, his government stepped in to complete the Trans Mountain pipeline. That was only after Kinder Morgan walked away, faced with opposition from B.C.. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Everything Trudeau touched crashed and burned: Immigration; Housing; ArriveCan. You name it. When anomalies thought to be children's graves were found at the sites of former residential schools, Trudeau's first reaction, before the investigations were even complete, was to plunge this country in a frenzy of self-flagellation. Canada Day was cancelled. Churches burned. Statues were vandalized with false claims about the part the subject played in residential schools. Trudeau seemed more concerned about his socks than foreign policy. His childish pranks relegated us to the kids' table of global politics. He alienated us from trusted organizations such as the Commonwealth, at a time when we needed international friends and global trading partners. He diminished our connection to the Crown, an integral part of our history, our courts, our legislatures and our identity in North America. The King's Speech has to be more than just lip service to restoring worldwide respect for this country. It must be a pledge to restore Canada to being the serious grown-up in the room. As for Trudeau, we hope he laces up those running shoes and jogs off Parliament Hill – for good. Toronto & GTA Canada Canada Tennis Music
Hypebeast
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
At Last, the Salehe Bembury x Crocs Pollex Clog "F&F Tree Camo" Is Here
Name:Salehe Bembury x Crocs Pollex Clog 'F&F Tree Camo'Colorway:F&F Tree CamoSKU:TBCMSRP:$85 USDRelease Date:June 5Where to Buy:BeASpunge It's been a big month forSalehe Bembury. The always-in-motion designer kicked off May by revealingSalehe Bembury: I Make Shoes, a mid-career retrospective book made in collaboration with Rizzoli. He then went on to drop his Crocs Pollex Juniper in'Apricot'and even teased aNew Balance 1000collaboration this week. Bembury returned to Instagram today to announce anotherCrocsdrop: theCrocs Pollex Clog'F&F Tree Camo.' The Pollex Clog has been quiet for the past six months, only being featured for thethird entryin the Art Friends Thumbs Up Good Job series. Now, it's back in none other than its 'F&F Tree Camo' colorway that, when teased in 2022, Bembury asserted would never end up on retail shelves. The camouflaged look sees various brown, green, and yellow notes present across the all-too-familiar slip-on. For those looking to pick up a pair, Salehe Bembury is set to host a launch of his Crocs Pollex Clog 'F&F Tree Camo' on June 5 at 12pm EST via BeASpunge. While we don't have a confirmed price point just yet, it's likely that it will maintain the $85 USD cost of its predecessors.
