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Fashion United
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fashion United
Reiss collaborates with Tom Daley for Pride 2025
British premium brand Reiss has unveiled an exclusive collaboration with Olympic medal-winning diver and knitting enthusiast Tom Daley in celebration of Pride 2025 to benefit charity Rainbow Railroad. The unisex 15-piece collection combines Daley's love of knitting and crochet, as well as his career as a diver, and Reiss' modern design aesthetic, inspired by the themes of love, pride and water. Offering relaxed silhouettes with a focus on knitwear, crochet and sequins, the Reiss | Tom Daley collection features chunky knits, graphic T-shirts, shorts, a denim jacket, shirts, vests, and a sleeveless polo top. Reiss | Tom Daley collection campaign imagery Credits: Reiss There is a recurring theme of love throughout the collection with the 'Lover' logo found embroidered, knitted or printed across pieces, as well as embossed leather patches and heart-shaped motifs that adorn several styles. While the theme of water is shown through tonal blue shades, from waterfall sequins featured on shirts and knits to the wave-patterned knit shirts. Water and swimming are also referenced on the abstract image used for the collection label and a coordinating print T-shirt created by LGBTQ+ artist Richard Kilroy, which depicts two swimmers in a pool. Reiss | Tom Daley collection campaign imagery Credits: Reiss Tom Daley designs Pride collection with Reiss Daley's passion for knitting and crochet is also highlighted with chunky knit pieces that appear hand-knitted, crocheted panels on an ecru denim jacket and co-ord shorts, and blanket stitch details on a cardigan, shirt, sleeveless polo top and ribbed jersey vest. Highlights include the Hun sleeveless chunky knit polo shirt with sequin stripes and 'Lover' across the front, a blue sequinned Atlantis shirt with 'Lover' across the back, and the Poseidon blanket stitch cardigan with heart and 'Lover' logos. Reiss | Tom Daley collection campaign imagery Credits: Reiss Commenting on the collection, Daley said in a statement: 'My inspiration for designing the Reiss | Tom Daley collection were some of my favourite things – water and the craft of knitting. Sequins really spoke to me when it came to knitting as they bounce light off the piece, as you would see if you were looking on the surface of the water. 'I love texture and elements that look hand-finished, such as blanket stitching, and it was really important to me to include these little details in the collection.' The Reiss | Tom Daley collection is available at selected Reiss stores across the UK and All proceeds from the Reiss | Tom Daley collection will be donated to Rainbow Railroad, a charity that helps provide support and safety for LGBTQ+ people around the world. Prices range from 48 to 248 pounds. Reiss | Tom Daley collection campaign imagery Credits: Reiss Reiss | Tom Daley collection campaign imagery Credits: Reiss Reiss | Tom Daley collection campaign imagery Credits: Reiss Reiss | Tom Daley collection campaign imagery Credits: Reiss Reiss | Tom Daley collection campaign imagery Credits: Reiss
San Francisco Chronicle
27-05-2025
- Politics
- San Francisco Chronicle
A new Hungarian law could ban Pride events. A majority of EU countries are urging a rethink
BRUSSELS (AP) — A group of 17 European Union countries on Tuesday called on Hungary to revise a new law that allows the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities, as pressure mounts on the country's populist government over democratic backsliding. In a declaration, countries including EU heavyweights France, Germany and Spain expressed concern that the law passed in April allows for fines on people organizing or taking part in Pride events, and the use of facial recognition software to identify them. 'We are highly alarmed by these developments, which run contrary to the fundamental values of human dignity, freedom, equality and respect for human rights' enshrined in the EU treaties, they said. They called on the European Commission — the powerful executive branch that monitors the respect of EU laws — 'to expeditiously make full use of the rule of law toolbox at its disposal in case these measures are not revised accordingly.' The declaration was published on social media as ministers for EU affairs gathered in Brussels for yet more talks on the way that Hungary's staunchly nationalist government has introduced legislation that its partners see as undermining rule of law standards. 'I think it's time that we consider the next steps, because this is getting pointless in continuing these hearings,' said Jessica Rosencrantz, the EU affairs minister of Sweden, which signed up to the declaration. Rosencrantz said that the 27-nation EU is 'not just a geographical union but a union based on values, and in that sense we have to act strongly against countries not living up to our common principles.' 'There is no such thing in Hungary as a Pride ban,' Bóka told reporters. 'I hope that after these discussions my colleagues around the table will walk out with a more nuanced view on the Hungarian legislation.' The constitutional amendment passed in April declares that children's rights to moral, physical and spiritual development supersede any right other than the right to life, including that to peacefully assemble. Hungary's contentious 'child protection' legislation prohibits the 'depiction or promotion' of homosexuality to minors aged under 18. The EU commissioner responsible for democracy, justice and rule of law, Michael McGrath, said that the 'willingness is there' to take action against Hungary. He said that 'a comprehensive analysis of the relevant legislation is underway now.' McGrath also expressed 'very serious concerns' about another piece of draft legislation in Hungary. This bill would allow the government to monitor, restrict, penalize and potentially ban organizations it deems a threat to national sovereignty. The draft law marks a significant escalation of the government's long-running crackdown on critical media and non-governmental organizations. It would allow Hungary 's controversial Sovereignty Protection Office to identify organizations that influence public debate or voter sentiment in ways it considers detrimental to Hungary's interests. 'We believe it is a breach of EU law, including a breach of internal market freedoms and also a breach of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union,' McGrath said. 'We stand ready to use the tools at our disposal' to oppose it, he added. As part of its many legal disputes with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's government, the commission has deprived Hungary of access to billions of euros in EU funds, in part due to fears that the money may be misused. 'At this point in time, about 18 billion euros ($20 billion) is not available to Hungary. That's because of their own rule of law breaches. I wish it were otherwise,' McGrath told reporters. Despite rosy government projections, Hungary's economy has for at least two years been in a state of stagnation, partly due to the frozen EU funds. Struggling under high inflation, Hungary's GDP dipped back into negative territory in the first quarter of 2025, the only contraction in the EU. ___ Justin Spike in Budapest contributed to this report.
The Hindu
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Tejaswani shoots sports pistol gold
Tejaswani defeated Alina Nestsiarovich 31-29 for the 25m sports pistol gold in the Junior World Cup shooting in Suhl, Germany, on Monday. Tejaswani had qualified with a modest 575, the fourth best score. In fact, qualification topper Zhao Taotao (589) was placed fifth as Miriam Jako of Hungary and Yen-Ching Cheng of Chinese Taipei rose to third and fourth respectively. Tejaswani's gold put India on top of the table with three gold, four silver and four bronze. China was second with three gold and a bronze. In mixed trap, Bhavya Tripathi and Vinay Pratap Chandrawat shot 133 and placed sixth. The other Indian team of Sabeera Haris and Zuhair Khan shot 126 for the 15th spot. The results: 25m sports pistol: Junior women: 1. Tejaswani 31 (575); 2. Alina Nestsiarovich (AIN) 29 (574); 3. Miriam Jako (Hun) 23 (573); 15. Riya Thatte 569; 18. Naamya Kapoor 568; 24. Divanshi 564. Trap: Junior men: 1. Fabrizio Fisichella (Ita) 42 (123); 2. Thomas Betts (GBR) 40 (119); 3. Toni Gudejlj (Cro) 32 (119); 29. Vinay Pratap Chandrawat 113; 34. Arjun 113; 38. Yugan Muthukumaar 112; 48. Zuhair Khan 109.
NZ Herald
24-05-2025
- General
- NZ Herald
The Good Life: Bonfire of my vanity
An expert with some firewood. Photo / Michele Hewitson I am not, as a rule, a boastful man. But I do believe, and I say this in all modesty, that I am the most prominent writer on the subject of firewood in the entirety of the great province of Wairarapa. At least as far as I know. I have certainly spent much time considering the subject, and have regaled – if that is the right word – the readers of this fine magazine on many occasions on the sourcing, chopping, seasoning, storing and burning of firewood at Lush Places. I have, through this column, shared my many firewood mishaps along with my modest firewood triumphs. I have expended, I imagine, almost as many words talking and writing about firewood as I have burnt sticks of firewood. If I were a boastful man, and as I say, I am not, I might even say that I am, without an atom of doubt, the Wairarapa's leading bore on the subject. So when I heard on the grapevine that this year's annual Booktown Festival in nearby Featherston was to host Lars Mytting, the prominent Norwegian writer, on the subject of firewood, I found myself imagining it would be only a matter of time before a polite, likely handwritten letter on quality paper would arrive at Lush Places inviting me to chat live on stage with Mr Mytting about the subject of firewood for the edification of a paying audience. I acquired a copy of Mr Mytting's evocative and useful book, Norwegian Wood: Chopping, stacking and drying wood the Scandinavian way, not long after we washed up here in the country some 100 or so years ago. No, I was not Scandinavian. No, I was not cutting down my own trees in my own birch wood and hand-chopping it before stacking it into some sort of firewood sculpture. I was actually buying split firewood from John up the road. But as a firewood tyro, I felt I needed the sort of advice only a genuine Scandinavian firewood expert might provide. Let me tell you what the 700,000 people around the world who have the book know: Norwegian Wood is an absolute trove of wisdom for the firewood novice. On the subject of seasoning, for example, Mr Mytting writes, 'Drying is a small science of its own. Like the fermentation of beer, the seasoning of wood should be a slow and undisturbed natural process, untouched by the bustle of life elsewhere. The time it takes is the time it takes.' What is that if not firewood poetry? No letter arrived. Mr Mytting was instead to be 'in conversation' with a Mr John Campbell, a prominent Auckland broadcaster, but not, if I am correct, a prominent local writer on the subject of firewood. I may have seethed. But only briefly. This snub, imagined perhaps but real enough to me, did not stop me from being part of the paying audience three Saturdays ago at the Anzac Hall in Featherston, a handsome affair featuring a native wood interior lined with patriotic flags and many, many photos of long-dead war horses, snooty generals and that dreadful Hun, King George V. Mr Mytting proved to be a most impressive specimen. Like a birch, he was very tall, good-looking and hardly seemed foreign at all. He told us how it took him four days to carefully select and down trees for a winter's worth of firewood, and about 12 evenings to split and stack it. On occasion, he said, he uses an axe rather than a chainsaw. It made the felling process more 'ceremonial'. A lovely thought. He offered tips, but also told us of a bizarre but successful stage play based on his book – it sounded like Waiting For Godot To Stack His Firewood – and that he has a new edition of Norwegian Wood on the way that is twice the length of the original. When the hour was over, I was left with the well-formed impression that Mr Mytting was not just Norway's leading firewood expert, but a fine fellow to boot. As for Mr Campbell, I will say this, though I am not one to throw bouquets: he did all right. For an amateur.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who are N.Flying? Meet the 5-member K-band dropping their album 'Everlasting' this May
K-pop boy band is set to release their second full-length album, Everlasting, on May 28, FNC Entertainment announced. The five-member group — Seunghyub, Hun, Jaehyun, Hweseung, and Dongsung — debuted in 2013 and recently unveiled a sophisticated new set of concept photos ahead of the album's release. Dressed in muted beige, grey, and brown suits, the members exude calm charisma and polished visuals. (엔플라잉) 2nd Album [Everlasting]Jacket Poster : Ever ❄ 만년설 (Everlasting)ALBUM RELEASE 🧊 2025.05.28 6PM (KST)#NFlying #엔플라잉 #2nd_Album #Everlasting #에버래스팅 #만년설 Marking their 10th debut anniversary, Everlasting reflects the group's wish to remain enduring — both as artists and with their fans. The album release will precede their 2025 world tour, &CON4: Full Circle, which is set to begin in the latter half of the year. Let's get to know the members a bit more: Seunghyub Birth Name: Lee Seung-hyub Position(s): Leader, Main Rapper, Lead Vocalist, Rhythm Guitar, Piano Birthday: October 31, 1992 (엔플라잉) 2nd Album [Everlasting]Jacket Poster : Ever Seung HyubTITLE ❄ 만년설 (Everlasting)ALBUM RELEASE 🧊 2025.05.28 6PM (KST)#NFlying #엔플라잉 #2nd_Album #Everlasting #에버래스팅 #만년설 Born in Seo-gu, Daegu, South Korea, Seunghyub began training at Media Line Entertainment before moving to FNC Entertainment. A knee injury in 2014 not only delayed Korean debut but also led to his exemption from mandatory military service. In addition to his group activities, he is active as a soloist and actor. He debuted solo under the stage name on February 22, 2021, with the single Clicker. Hun Birth Name: Cha Hoon Position(s): Lead Guitarist, Vocalist Birthday: July 12, 1994 (엔플라잉) 2nd Album [Everlasting]Jacket Poster : Ever HunTITLE ❄ 만년설 (Everlasting)ALBUM RELEASE 🧊 2025.05.28 6PM (KST)#NFlying #엔플라잉 #2nd_Album #Everlasting #에버래스팅 #만년설 Born in Seokgwan-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, Hun joined FNC after passing a public audition he came across while busking in Hongdae with a friend. Although he auditioned just for fun, he made it through and went on to train for five years. Before Korean debut, Hun served as the temporary leader during the band's activities in Japan. He also appeared in AOA's Oh Boy and FT ISLAND's Love Sick music videos. Jaehyun Birth Name: Kim Jae-hyun Position: Drummer Birthday: July 15, 1994 (엔플라잉) 2nd Album [Everlasting]Jacket Poster : Ever Jae HyunTITLE ❄ 만년설 (Everlasting)ALBUM RELEASE 🧊 2025.05.28 6PM (KST)#NFlying #엔플라잉 #2nd_Album #Everlasting #에버래스팅 #만년설 Born in Incheon, Gyeonggi-do, Jaehyun was originally set to debut with CNBLUE but was later replaced by Minhyuk. He was discovered through street casting and trained for nine years. He served as the group's youngest member (maknae) for four years, until Hweseung joined in 2017. Hweseung Birth Name: Yoo Hoe-seung Position: Main Vocalist Birthday: February 28, 1995 (엔플라잉) 2nd Album [Everlasting]Jacket Poster : Ever Hwe SeungTITLE ❄ 만년설 (Everlasting)ALBUM RELEASE 🧊 2025.05.28 6PM (KST)#NFlying #엔플라잉 #2nd_Album #Everlasting #에버래스팅 #만년설 Originally from Imun-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Hweseung joined on June 19, 2017, and officially debuted on August 2 the same year. He gained recognition as a contestant on Produce 101 Season 2, ranking 39th before being eliminated in the top 35 round. He later earned the title "2019's Super Rookie" for his performances on Immortal Songs. Dongsung Birth Name: Seo Dong-sung Position(s): Vocalist, Bassist, Maknae Birthday: April 9, 1996 (엔플라잉) 2nd Album [Everlasting]Jacket Poster : Ever Dong SungTITLE ❄ 만년설 (Everlasting)ALBUM RELEASE 🧊 2025.05.28 6PM (KST)#NFlying #엔플라잉 #2nd_Album #Everlasting #에버래스팅 #만년설 Born in Seoul, Dongsung was introduced as a trainee under FNC's NEOZ SCHOOL in 2017. He had also competed in Mnet's d.o.b (Dance or Band) as the leader and bassist of the band team. It went on debut as HONEYST. After promoting as a guest member, he officially joined on January 1, 2020, and debuted with their sixth mini album So, Communication on June 10. He trained for seven years before joining the group.
