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Graziadaily
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
The Print You Wore To School Is Now Fashion's Most Popular Thing To Wear
Few prints in the repertoire of dressmakers summon the ghosts of school days quite like gingham. The chequered classic - equal parts charming and cringe - has long been tangled up with sticky memories of summer terms,milkmaid tropes and, yes, picnic blankets (apologies). A piece of good news for the fans of this wholesome pattern, though - gingham has quietly graduated. No longer the preserve of playgrounds and prairie pastiche, it's gotten a new lease of life, rendered in adult cuts and knowing polish, making a convincing case for a grown-up return to the classroom staple. Suddenly, we're smitten with everything from gingham dresses to gingham swimwear - more head-over-heels-in-the-park than head girl. L-R: Louis Vuitton A/W '25, Miu Miu A/W '25 ©Getty While Wizard of Oz devotees might let out a collective gasp in defence for this classic – Judy Garland's blue Dorothy gingham pinafore from the 1939 classic was (almost) auctioned off for a whooping $1.2m before an ownership dispute halted the sale - it's fair to say that gingham hasn't always enjoyed universal appeal. Until now. Those with a predilection for a more serious wardrobe steered clear of the pattern and its twee associations, often tied up (sometimes literally) in shirred bodices and seersucker frills. But recent gingham sightings suggest a revolution is afoot. The latest iterations are crisp, considered, resolutely adult, and give our very quiet wardrobes a run for their money. L-R: Paloma Elsesser, Juliette Binoche Proof - for any naysayers - is delivered by the A-list, of course (supermodel Paloma Elesser is a fan in head-to-toe Miu Miu, as is actress Juliette Binoche in a blue gingham shirt), as well the runways, where super brands like Louis Vuitton, the aforementioned Miu Miu and Andres Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood delivered serious reprises of this classic fabric. Off the runways and on the shop floors, too, gingham has its hardcore advocates, such as fashion's perhaps most elusive character, Comme Des Garçons founder, Rei Kawakubo, who resorts back to it time and time again (not least in her infamous 1997 'Lumps and Bumps' collection) in the CDG offshoot brands Girl and Black. Elsewhere, Dôen - the maker of some of the most popular summer dresses - caters towards those who prefer to keep it more traditional and less directional (take note of the brand's collaboration with Gap), as does the Scandi-girl staple, Ganni, where gingham designs run the gamut from flouncy minidresses to cargo bubble hem skirts, the latter putting an edgy spin on the twee print. Point is, even if you prefer to wander on the sartorially plain-speaking side of things, this school uniform staple might just be the carte blanche allowing you to tip toe over to the other side, where fashion doesn't only whisper, but at least speaks in indoor voices. 1. Ganni, Mini Bubble Gingham Skirt 2. Massimo Dutti, Gingham Lace Midi Dress 3. Hunza G, Gingham-Trimmed Swimsuit 4. Asceno, Gingham Mini Dress Price: £275 5. Theory, Gingham Linen-Blend Trousers 6. Miu Miu, Gingham Poplin Shirt 7. Gap X Dôen, Gingham Denim Mini Dress 8. Posse, Strapless Gingham Cotton Top Price: £180 Henrik Lischkeis the senior fashion features editor at Grazia. Prior to that, he held the role of commerce writer at British Vogue, and was junior fashion editor at The Sunday Times Style. A first-class honours Fashion Journalism graduate from UAL: London College of fashion, Henrik is invariably on the lookout for the newest talent in fashion, that is driving the industry forward, and shining the spotlight on them whenever possible. He's also got a passion for interiors design and the arts. Follow Henrik on Instagram @henriklischke.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
From emerald cities to ruby shoes: The curious colors of Oz
Representative Image (AI) On May 17, 1900, US author Lyman Frank Baum published a tale that has since enchanted readers and viewers over generations with its unforgettable characters, magical settings and universal themes of courage, friendship and the search for home. At the heart of the story is Dorothy Gale , a young girl living on a quiet Kansas farm. When a powerful tornado sweeps her and her dog Toto away, she finds herself in the fantastical Land of Oz, where wonder and danger lurk. Advised by a kind witch, Dorothy sets off for the Emerald City by following a Yellow Brick Road, hoping that the mysterious Wizard of Oz can help her return home. The journey within Along the way, she befriends a Scarecrow wanting a brain, a Tin Man longing for a heart and a Cowardly Lion seeking courage. Together, they face trials, outwit a wicked witch and discover that the qualities they each sought lay within them all along. Dorothy's magical ruby slippers , which she acquires after her tornado-borne house lands on and kills the Wicked Witch of the East, hold the final key to her return home. Britannica, which describes it as "a modern fairy tale with a distinctly American setting," also states that some consider the gutsy Dorothy as one of the first feminist heroes in children's literature. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ready to Live in 2, 3 & 4 BHK from ₹3.60 Cr* in Sec 22 Ambience Creacions, Gurugram Learn More Undo Whether through film, stage or song, the diverse adaptations of the Land of Oz have since seen it evolve into a pop culture icon. But the visuals most often associated with it stem mainly from MGM's 1939 film adaptation starring then-16-year-old Judy Garland, whose wistful rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" was voted "the greatest song of the 20th century" in a 2001 joint survey by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Recording Industry Association of America. On the book's 125th anniversary, here are some curious backstories on the colors that breathed life into " The Wizard of Oz ." Slippers that switched color… In Baum's original book, Dorothy's enchanted footwear were silver, not ruby. T he 1939 film famously changed them to a glimmering red to take full advantage of the then-new Technicolor film process. Red simply popped better on screen as opposed to silver, and especially against the yellow bricks of the road. One pair of these slippers worn by Judy Garland, stolen in 2005 from a Minnesota museum and recovered by the FBI in 2018, sold at auction for $28 million in 2024. … and horses too? Way before CGI, there was food dye. To recreate "a horse of a different color," the dazzling, color-changing horse that greets Dorothy and friends in the Emerald City, four separate white horses were used to create the effect of a single horse that changes color from moment to moment. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals had objected to the horses' fur being dyed traditionally; the lore goes that technicians tinted them either with jello powder or food dye to create a spectrum of white, purple, red and yellow. As the equine actors reportedly kept licking the colored powder off between takes, the scenes had to be shot as quickly as possible. Through green-tinted glasses Curiously, what is known as the "Emerald City" is neither green nor built of emeralds. It appears so because everyone is required to wear green-tinted glasses, a clever ruse by the Wizard to create the illusion of grandeur. The 1939 film, however, featured a literal green metropolis, thus forever cementing the Emerald City in popular culture as a glowing, green paradise. What color was Dorothy's dress actually? There's also diverging takes online on whether Dorothy's gingham pinafore dress was blue and white or blue and pink. Some fan sites explain that what appeared to be blue and white, was in reality, blue and light pink. The costume team had apparently used pink, which rendered better on screen under the intense lighting of that era. One cannot help but recall the color challenge on social media in early 2015, known as "The Dress." Remember? That viral phenomenon where a photograph of a dress sparked a debate on whether it was white and gold or blue and black, due to differences in color perception and how the brain interprets lighting. A kaleidoscope of adaptations Since its original publication, "The Wizard of Oz" has spawned colorful interpretations. Singer Elton John's "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" (1973), co-written with long-time collaborative partner Bernie Taupin, uses Oz imagery to symbolize disillusionment with fame and a yearning for a simpler life. The 78-year-old singer's final world tour was renamed "Farewell Yellow Brick Road." It began in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US, on September 8, 2018, and ended in Stockholm, Sweden, on July 8, 2023. Meanwhile, 1978's "The Wiz" was an all-Black musical reimagining starring ex-Supremes singer Diana Ross as Dorothy and the late King of Pop Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow. Based on what was originally a successful Broadway musical, the film was widely panned by critics. But something more significant happened behind the scenes: It led veteran producer Quincy Jones to first cross paths with his future "Thriller" collaborator, Jackson And finally, Broadway's 2003 blockbuster "Wicked" flipped the script entirely, telling the untold story of the misunderstood "Wicked Witch of the West" Elphaba, complete with emerald skin and gravity-defying vocals. Incidentally, the musical's most recognizable number is, indeed, "Defying Gravity." The musical, which is based on a novel of the same name, has since been adapted into a two-part film, with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande leading the cast. The first part was released in 2024 and was nominated for 10 Oscars at the 97th Academy Awards, winning two, best costume design and production design.
DW
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- DW
From emerald cities to ruby shoes: The curious colors of Oz – DW – 05/16/2025
As "The Wizard of Oz" turns 125, here are some colorful facts about its pop culture adaptations that include edible dye, Elton John and Technicolor tricks. On May 17, 1900, US author Lyman Frank Baum published a tale that has since enchanted readers and viewers over generations with its unforgettable characters, magical settings and universal themes of courage, friendship and the search for home. At the heart of the story is Dorothy Gale, a young girl living on a quiet Kansas farm. When a powerful tornado sweeps her and her dog Toto away, she finds herself in the fantastical Land of Oz, where wonder and danger lurk. Advised by a kind witch, Dorothy sets off for the Emerald City by following a Yellow Brick Road, hoping that the mysterious Wizard of Oz can help her return home. The journey within Along the way, she befriends a Scarecrow wanting a brain, a Tin Man longing for a heart and a Cowardly Lion seeking courage. Together, they face trials, outwit a wicked witch and discover that the qualities they each sought lay within them all along. Dorothy's magical ruby slippers — which she acquired after her tornado-borne house lands on and kills the Wicked Witch of the East — hold the final key to her return home. What we seek is ultimately within us — a lesson from 'The Wizard of Oz' Image: Mary Evans/IMAGO Britannica, which describes it as "a modern fairytale with a distinctly American setting," also states that some consider the gutsy Dorothy as one of the first feminist heroes in children's literature. Whether through film, stage or song, the diverse adaptations of the Land of Oz have since seen it evolve into a pop culture icon. But the visuals most often associated with it stem mainly from MGM's 1939 film adaptation starring then-16-year-old Judy Garland, whose wistful rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" was in 2001 voted "the greatest song of the 20th century" in a joint survey by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Recording Industry Association of America. On the book's 125th anniversary, here are some curious backstories on the colors that breathed life into "The Wizard of Oz." The ruby slippers were stolen in 2005 and recovered by the FBI 13 years later Image: Richard Tsong-Taatarii/Star Tribune/AP Photo/picture alliance Slippers that switched color… In Baum's original book, Dorothy's enchanted footwear were silver — not ruby. The 1939 film famously changed them to a glimmering red to take full advantage of the then-new Technicolor film process. Red simply popped better on screen as opposed to silver, and especially against the yellow bricks of the road. One pair of these slippers worn by Judy Garland, which was stolen in 2005 from a Minnesota museum and recovered by the FBI in 2018, sold at auction for $28 million in 2024. The equine actors appear in 'non-horse-y' colors in the film Image: United Archives/picture alliance … and horses too? Way before CGI, there was food dye. To recreate "a horse of a different color" — the dazzling, color-changing horse that greets Dorothy and friends in the Emerald City — four separate white horses were used to create the effect of a single horse that changes color from moment to moment. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals had objected to the horses' fur being dyed traditionally; the lore goes that technicians tinted them either with jello powder or food dye to create a spectrum of white, purple, red, and yellow. As the equine actors reportedly kept licking the colored powder off between takes, the scenes had to be shot as quickly as possible. Looking at life through 'green tinted glasses' Image: Mary Evans/IMAGO Through green-tinted glasses Curiously, what is known as the "Emerald City" is neither green nor built of emeralds. It appears so because everyone is required to wear green-tinted glasses — a clever ruse by the Wizard to create the illusion of grandeur. The 1939 film, however, featured a literal green metropolis, thus forever cementing the Emerald City in popular culture as a glowing, green paradise. What colors can you see? The gingham dress worn by Judy Garland Image: Katie Vasquez/AP Photo/picture alliance What color was Dorothy's dress actually? There's also diverging takes online on whether Dorothy's gingham pinafore dress was blue and white or blue and pink. Some fan sites explain that what appeared to be blue and white, was in reality, blue and light pink. The costume team had apparently used pink — which rendered better on screen under the intense lighting of that era. One cannot help but recall the color challenge on social media in early 2015, known as "The Dress." Remember? That viral phenomenon where a photograph of a dress sparked a debate on whether it was white and gold or blue and black, due to differences in color perception and how the brain interprets lighting. Stage decor of Elton John's final tour 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' Image: Greg Chow/ZUMAPRESS/picture alliance A kaleidoscope of adaptations Since its original publication, "The Wizard of Oz" has spawned colorful interpretations. Singer Elton John's "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" (1973), co-written with long-time collaborative partner Bernie Taupin, uses Oz imagery to symbolize disillusionment with fame and a yearning for a simpler life. The 78-year-old singer's final world tour was renamed "Farewell Yellow Brick Road." It began in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US, on September 8, 2018, and ended in Stockholm, Sweden, on July 8, 2023. 1978's "The Wiz" meanwhile was an all-Black musical reimagining starring ex-Supremes singer Diana Ross as Dorothy and the late King of Pop Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow. Based on what was originally a successful Broadway musical, the film was widely panned by critics. But something more significant happened behind the scenes: It led veteran producer Quincy Jones to first cross paths with his future "Thriller" collaborator, Jackson. Cynthia Erivo (left) as the green-skinned witch Elphaba, seen here with co-star Ariana Grande in the film 'Wicked' Image: Universal Pictures/AP Photo/picture alliance And finally, Broadway's 2003 blockbuster "Wicked" flipped the script entirely, telling the untold story of the misunderstood "Wicked Witch of the West" Elphaba — complete with emerald skin and gravity-defying vocals. Incidentally, the musical's most recognizable number is indeed, "Defying Gravity." It's since been adapted into a two-part film, with Cynthia Erivo andAriana Grande leading the cast. The first part that was released in 2024 was nominated for 10 Oscars at the 97th Academy Awards, winning two — best costume design and production design. Edited by: Elizabeth Grenier
News.com.au
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Inside Chrissie Swan's $2.86m dual-residence Hawthorn East home with retro design flair
Media personality Chrissie Swan is hoping to make a stylish exit, listing her uniquely configured Hawthorn East property with $2.6m-$2.86m price hopes. Property documents confirm the former Big Brother runner-up and popular radio host is selling her character-filled dual-residence home known as Garland House, named after legendary entertainer Judy Garland and her daughter Liza Minnelli. The mid-century home sits on 604sq m in the prized Boroondara pocket, and has been cleverly split into two self-contained residences, 'Judy' at the front and 'Liza' at the rear, each with private entries, outdoor areas and undercover parking. Swan, who was catapulted into the spotlight on the 2003 season of Big Brother, finished second to fan favourite and two-time winner Reggie Sorensen. She's since become one of the country's most beloved broadcasters, currently hosting The Chrissie Swan Show on Nova and an accompanying podcast. The property has been listed through Whitefox Classic's Ellie Morish, who said the home had already drawn huge attention thanks to its bold design, flexible layout and celebrity ties. 'Buyers love the timber panelling, the wallpaper Chrissie designed herself, the Technika kitchen suite and the calming garden spaces,' Ms Morish said. 'There's a real sense of joy and personality here.' The front residence features three bedrooms, a large kitchen and living area, bespoke wallpaper and garden views, while the rear two-bedroom wing offers light-filled living spaces, terrazzo detail, and its own secluded courtyard. Across both wings, features include new timber floors, ducted heating, airconditioning, high-end appliances and retro touches, from mosaic tiles to wall art declaring 'Dramatic Exit'. The home is within walking distance of Camberwell Junction, the Rivoli Cinema, trams and several top schools. Ms Morish said the property would suit everyone from multi-generational families and creatives to savvy investors wanting a live-in and lease-out opportunity. 'It's incredibly rare to find this kind of set up in Hawthorn East,' she said. 'And you can feel how much love and soul Chrissie has poured into every inch.' Big Brother, which first brought Swan into the spotlight, is set to return to Channel 10 in late 2025 for its 16th season, with Nova 100's Mel Tracina, known for her entertainment segments on The Cheap Seats, will be stepping into the hosting role. The reboot is rumoured to film in Melbourne. The home will go under the hammer at 11.30am on May 24.
Buzz Feed
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
People Are Sharing The Absurd Things That Scared Them As Children, And It's Hilarious
Redditor u/ kismeticulous recently asked the people of Reddit, "What's something absolutely ridiculous you were terrified of as a kid that still kinda haunts you today?" Read on — that is, if you're not too much of a scaredy-cat: 1. "I was staying at my cousins' house and saw something on the floor. It looked like some kind of mold or mushroom I'd never seen before. Over the next week, my imagination got the best of me. It became a flesh-eating virus that was going to kill me in my sleep. One day, while waiting for it to rise up and attack me, a breeze rose up and the bane of my young existence fluttered. It was paper-thin. I touched it. It was slick. It was smooth. It was….a picture of the butt of a polar bear!" —u/ Suitably-Unsuitable 2. "There was an episode of Hey Arnold! where his grandpa tells some story about a train engineer that went mad and drove the train into hell. I had nightmares for weeks, and it still slightly freaks me out if I think about it now." —u/ Algothia 4. "The whale at the bottom of the pool, or the shark that will come out of the filters and pool drains." —u/ vintage_chick_ Universal / Everett Collection 5. "I was afraid of bugs crawling into my ears as I slept." —u/ Alive_River_4304 6. "I was terrified of the inside of the human body. For some reason, I went to college and studied the inside of the human body for eight years." —u/ thesevenleafclover 7. "The song 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow,' sung by Judy Garland in the original Wizard of Oz film. It gives me chills and a feeling of dread — and I don't know why." —u/ Lragce 8. "Dolls — especially those freakishly realistic ones. My siblings used to tease me with Annabelle and Chucky. It's not as bad now, but I'd rather still avoid them." —u/ kublyy 9. "There was a map of Quebec that hung on the wall of my third grade classroom. Dominating the right side of the map, of course, was the Atlantic Ocean. The increasing depth of the ocean was illustrated by deepening shades of blue. I remember the top right corner of the map, where there was the largest stretch of ocean, the water started light sky blue at the shore…then azure…then cobalt…then ultramarine…then navy…then indigo…and the very top right corner of that map was dead black. Every day, I stared at that corner. I imagined the abyssal depths it hinted at, the monsters lurking in that lightless world. Horrors that had never seen the sun. That map fucking terrified me." 11. "I was terrified of ketchup. I couldn't be near it, and the thought of it touching me repulsed me. Got some on my shoe in high school, cried, threw away my shoes, and walked barefoot for my last two periods of school." —u/ Ishinehappiness 12. "Coconuts. As my mom tells it, when I started crawling, my mom would find the biggest, hairiest coconut she could find at the grocery store and put it on the floor anywhere she didn't want me to go. I'd crawl up to it and immediately engage my reverse gear. Can't stand the things to this day." —u/ Individual-Spot2700 13. "I lived across from a forest, so at night I was always scared that there would be wolves that would come out and get me before I made it to the front door. I was always so scared when I was young, and I'd rush out the car to the front door." —u/ Roneobo 14. "Getting diabetes or cancer." —u/ serenagallen 15. "I had a reoccurring dream that Yosemite Sam lived under the backseat of my mom's minivan and would burn my legs with cigarettes. I hate riding in backseats of vans. My legs feel so exposed." —u/ beeksy 16. "The idea of dying. It got to the point where, if I thought about it, the thought would leave a hole in my stomach until I came to terms that I was being selfish for favoring life over death. I was terrified of it, solely because I didn't know what it would feel like or when it'd happen." —u/ cqane 17. "Escalators. I was convinced that some part of my clothing would get caught in the landings, and I would be stuck or mangled. I still have the habit of hopping onto the first step and hopping off the last to avoid the landings." —u/ Mamamollusk 18. "Grasshoppers. When I was really little, there was this massive grasshopper on the wall, and we were all looking at it. Some kid threw a rock at it, and it jumped off the wall onto me and crawled up the outside of my dress, up my face, and the top of my hair. I cried until my mum came and picked me up." —u/ I_love_ice_hockey 19. "Pinocchio. It's so weird, but he freaks me out." —u/ ceheyun And finally... 20. "The music video for 'Black Hole Sun' by Soundgarden. Holy shit, did that creep me out when I was a kid. I saw it for the first time while I was hanging out in the game room and I sprinted to the storage closet with my dog and refused to come out. I still think it's…unsettling." —u/ BeetlePies
