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IOL News
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Turning pages, not heads: the rise of books as the ultimate A-lister accessory
The simple act of carrying a book signals a cultural shift - a recognition that literature is not just about escape but an invitation to explore ideas, provoke thought, and reflect personality. Image: Pexels/Thought Catalog Once upon a time, the world of fashion was ruled by glamorous bags and statement shoes, but in a twist that has both surprised and delighted, the spotlight has shifted to a new and unlikely accessory: books. With A-listers like Timothée Chalamet, Dua Lipa, and Bella Hadid embracing the literary world, literature is staging a remarkable comeback, solidifying its place as the finest accessory of our time. These days, it seems that to be truly 'in', you need to be clutching a good read. The rise of celebrity book clubs, with powerhouses like Reese Witherspoon leading the charge alongside Lipa, has added to this burgeoning trend, rekindling a collective appreciation for the written word as something more than mere entertainment. It's become a cultural phenomenon, likened to a new era of romance and sensibility, tapping into society's longing for a sense of depth, mystery, and timelessness. Chalamet, in particular, has emerged as a passionate ambassador for this literary revival. With his charismatic presence and impressive selection of both classic and contemporary literature, the actor has reignited the public's interest in reading. Whether leaving a bustling film set or making an entrance at a glitzy event, he's often seen clutching a book, not just as a prop but as a hallmark of identity and intellect. These books are not merely accessories; they reflect a personal narrative. Similarly, Lipa has embraced this trend with a graceful flair, often pairing her stylish outfits with books like Patti Smith's memoir 'Just Kids'. Her appearances present reading as a fashionable statement, making it clear that engaging with literature is a desirable pursuit. Moreover, the trend transcends gender and genre. Fans of the hit show "Stranger Things" may recall actor Joseph Quinn walking down the street with a copy of Lynne Tillman's 'Weird Fucks' prominent in his back pocket, instantly elevating the casual outfit into a viral fashion moment. This trend of integrating literature into one's everyday attire conveys a touching reminder of the lure of a good story, acting as both a conversation starter and a subtle declaration of style. Even athletic superstars are joining the literary league. LeBron James has made headlines for posting photos of himself engrossed in novels like 'The Hunger Games". The choices celebrities make in the books they carry highlight their personalities and aspirations, as each title curated for public view contributes to a narrative that speaks volumes about their character. As the digital age leaves a palpable mark on leisure activities, the resurgence of reading as a social activity is a welcome twist. No longer relegated to solitude, reading has transformed into a vibrant element that is flaunted at social gatherings and woven into online identities. Social media has become a platform where stars showcase their commitment to literature, breathing new life into a pastime that many had left behind in favour of scrolling feeds. Publishers are also taking note of this literary shift, angling campaigns towards influential figures whose endorsements can lead to soaring sales. The once-dry business of book promotion has been revitalised, with innovative marketing strategies forging connections between celebrities and literature. Collaborative projects, author discussions, and interactive book clubs are emerging, inviting fans to engage in literary conversations led by their favourite stars. As more celebrities embrace books as aesthetic accessories, we can anticipate a significant evolution in public perception toward reading. No longer the solitary pursuit of introverts, books are becoming a fashionable dialogue, intertwining intellect with style. The simple act of carrying a book signals a cultural shift - a recognition that literature is not just about escape but an invitation to explore ideas, provoke thought, and reflect personality.
Scoop
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Award-Winning Musician Mohi Drops New Single ‘Just Kids' & Confirms Release Date For More New Music In 2025
Press Release – The Public Good Hot off the back of releasing his single Flowers in Hendo in April, award-winning musician and Aotearoa's neo-soul lover boy MOHI (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Ngāi Te Rangi and Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa) has this week delivered a second track – Just Kids – and announced a release date for more tracks ahead of his full album later in 2025. Available now, MOHI's second single Just Kids speaks to the experience of four kids growing up in West Auckland. MOHI says: ' Just Kids was written in one morning. I couldn't get the picture out of my head of us kids jamming bullrush in the parking lot at our old school. I started writing about things that were significant to me at that time like Purple Starz, lolly bags we'd smash before touch rugby at Strid Rd, and $2 hot chips with my mates and cuzzies.' MOHI's new music, which is being released under the umbrella title of The Flowers That Grow, comprises 'Side A' of a year-long project which will see him continue to release more fresh tracks throughout the year to complete his personal storytelling journey. Side A – The Flowers That Grow will be available on all major streaming platforms on May 23. Featuring singles Flowers In Hendo, Just Kids and his 2024 Waiata Anthems track My Love, The Flowers That Grow will also feature two brand new songs which continue to highlight MOHI's evolution as an artist through heartfelt and meaningful storytelling. While Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa (NZ Music Month) is in full swing, MOHI is currently part of a contingent of Kiwi artists who are representing Aotearoa in Focus Wales Indigenous Artists Festival where he is showcasing his latest mahi to an international audience. When he returns to Aotearoa, he's excited to share his latest and most personal singles with fans and beyond. MOHI shares: 'I'm so stoked with the feedback of my first single Flowers in Hendo. Every song on this EP is everything to me. It's taken three months to write, but a lifetime to get to this stage in my life to release this music. This music is for me, for mine, for the people that resonate with the message, for the people it is meant for.' Just Kids is now available on all major streaming platforms. LISTEN HERE. MOHI's full five tracks The Flowers That Grow (Side A of the full album coming later this year) will be available on all major streaming platforms from May 23. Just Kids and The Flowers That Grow were produced with the support of NZ on Air. ABOUT MOHI: Hailing from the urban streets of Henderson, West Auckland, award-winning Indigenous artist MOHI is a once-in-a-lifetime talent. His music weaves Te Reo Māori and traditional Māori storytelling with English lyrics and urban influences, creating a unique and visionary sound. With whakapapa connecting to Te Tai Tokerau, Tauranga Moana, and Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa, MOHI's journey is deeply rooted in his Māori heritage. Since launching his solo career in 2020, MOHI has grown to become a household name. With a string of chart-topping hit singles under his belt, MOHI's music has struck a chord with listeners from all walks of life across the globe. His latest project 'The Flowers That Grow From Concrete Pavements' has already seen two singles topping the NZ Music Singles Charts 2024. Last year, MOHI won the Best Te Reo Māori Album and Best Male Artist at the Māori Music Awards 2024. MOHI was also nominated for the 'Best Māori Artist' and the 'Mana Reo' awards at this year's Aotearoa Music Awards 2024 and clinched the coveted APRA MAIOHA AWARD for his waiata 'Me Pēhea Rā.' MOHI now sets his eyes on international waters with his first showing of his latest project 'The Flowers That Grow From Concrete Pavements' happening at the FOCUS International Showcase Festival in Wales, UK this May. Prepare to be taken on a journey that transcends time and space, as MOHI delivers an unforgettable live performance that is as visually captivating as it is sonically mesmerising.
Scoop
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Award-Winning Musician Mohi Drops New Single ‘Just Kids' & Confirms Release Date For More New Music In 2025
Hot off the back of releasing his single Flowers in Hendo in April, award-winning musician and Aotearoa's neo-soul lover boy MOHI (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Ngāi Te Rangi and Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa) has this week delivered a second track - Just Kids - and announced a release date for more tracks ahead of his full album later in 2025. Available now, MOHI's second single Just Kids speaks to the experience of four kids growing up in West Auckland. MOHI says: ' Just Kids was written in one morning. I couldn't get the picture out of my head of us kids jamming bullrush in the parking lot at our old school. I started writing about things that were significant to me at that time like Purple Starz, lolly bags we'd smash before touch rugby at Strid Rd, and $2 hot chips with my mates and cuzzies.' MOHI's new music, which is being released under the umbrella title of The Flowers That Grow, comprises 'Side A' of a year-long project which will see him continue to release more fresh tracks throughout the year to complete his personal storytelling journey. Side A - The Flowers That Grow will be available on all major streaming platforms on May 23. Featuring singles Flowers In Hendo, Just Kids and his 2024 Waiata Anthems track My Love, The Flowers That Grow will also feature two brand new songs which continue to highlight MOHI's evolution as an artist through heartfelt and meaningful storytelling. While Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa (NZ Music Month) is in full swing, MOHI is currently part of a contingent of Kiwi artists who are representing Aotearoa in Focus Wales Indigenous Artists Festival where he is showcasing his latest mahi to an international audience. When he returns to Aotearoa, he's excited to share his latest and most personal singles with fans and beyond. MOHI shares: 'I'm so stoked with the feedback of my first single Flowers in Hendo. Every song on this EP is everything to me. It's taken three months to write, but a lifetime to get to this stage in my life to release this music. This music is for me, for mine, for the people that resonate with the message, for the people it is meant for.' Just Kids is now available on all major streaming platforms. LISTEN HERE. MOHI's full five tracks The Flowers That Grow (Side A of the full album coming later this year) will be available on all major streaming platforms from May 23. Just Kids and The Flowers That Grow were produced with the support of NZ on Air. ABOUT MOHI: Hailing from the urban streets of Henderson, West Auckland, award-winning Indigenous artist MOHI is a once-in-a-lifetime talent. His music weaves Te Reo Māori and traditional Māori storytelling with English lyrics and urban influences, creating a unique and visionary sound. With whakapapa connecting to Te Tai Tokerau, Tauranga Moana, and Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa, MOHI's journey is deeply rooted in his Māori heritage. Since launching his solo career in 2020, MOHI has grown to become a household name. With a string of chart-topping hit singles under his belt, MOHI's music has struck a chord with listeners from all walks of life across the globe. His latest project 'The Flowers That Grow From Concrete Pavements' has already seen two singles topping the NZ Music Singles Charts 2024. Last year, MOHI won the Best Te Reo Māori Album and Best Male Artist at the Māori Music Awards 2024. MOHI was also nominated for the 'Best Māori Artist' and the 'Mana Reo' awards at this year's Aotearoa Music Awards 2024 and clinched the coveted APRA MAIOHA AWARD for his waiata "Me Pēhea Rā." MOHI now sets his eyes on international waters with his first showing of his latest project 'The Flowers That Grow From Concrete Pavements' happening at the FOCUS International Showcase Festival in Wales, UK this May. Prepare to be taken on a journey that transcends time and space, as MOHI delivers an unforgettable live performance that is as visually captivating as it is sonically mesmerising.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
May is giving jasmine scents and conversation pits. Here are 11 L.A. happenings in art, fashion and fragrance
In 'Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me,' the Broad presents more than 30 works highlighting the artist's signature use of geometry and heavily saturated rainbow hues. Gibson ponders Indigeneity, belonging, modern music and a more equitable future across the exhibit's paintings, sculptures, flags and video installation. May 10–Sept. 28. 221 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. The fourth biennial Scent Fair L.A. will celebrate everything olfactory in the heart of the museum district at Craft Contemporary. Learn from scent experts like P.F. Candle Co. founder Kristen Pumphrey, who will lead workshops on making your own candles and hand-rolled incense cones, as well as artist Maki Ueda, who will teach participants about the connection between scents and personalities while discussing 'The Tale of Genji.' Attendees can also explore vendors from across the globe who are on the cutting edge of fragrance-making. May 30–June 1. 5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. The influential fashion designer's Daisy Marc Jacobs collection is blossoming this season with the addition of Daisy Wild Eau So Intense, packaged in a sweet bottle topped with a bouquet of wildflowers in bloom. Givaudan perfumers Sonia Constant and Adriana Medina crafted the perfect scent for summer adventures, blending banana blossom, amber and jasmine. Golden warmth and thoughtful minimalism mark Jacquemus' newest boutique is West Hollywood, reminiscent of the south of France and the brand's Paris headquarters. Decor designed by artists such as Frank Lloyd Wright and Pierre-Auguste Renoir complements bright yellow linens for an intimate, gallery-like shopping experience. 8804 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. Over 50 years later, David Zwirner's Los Angeles gallery will revisit the 1972 Diane Arbus retrospective that debuted at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. 'Cataclysm' will feature 113 of Arbus' genre-defying photographs, ranging from 'Tattooed man at a carnival' to 'A very young baby,' as well as meditate on the popularity and critical uproar of the original exhibition. April 24–June 21. 606 N Western Ave., Los Angeles. Metal, leather and rhinestones adorn Aslan World's first showroom in the Arts District, reflecting the brand's slogan: Utilitarian maximalism designed for a new world. Look out for the 'Ascending…' capsule collection, available exclusively at the showroom, or lounge in the platformed conversation pit to contemplate reality. Philosophers and trendsetters alike can book appointments online to visit. Inspired by Patti Smith and the iconic singer-songwriter's 2010 memoir, 'Just Kids,' Ann Demeulemeester's latest creative project is an ode to Los Angeles as a city filled with imagination and heart. Creative director Stefano Gallici curated a visual diary of energetic, fleeting moments featuring up-and-coming artists such as Sophie Thatcher of A24's 'Heretic' (2024), film archivist Bella Scaffidi, and musician and model Nico Geyer. Christian Dior Parfums' newest boutique is open at South Coast Plaza, inspired by Dior's birthplace at the legendary 30 Ave. Montaigne in Paris. The space blends high-end design with a full range of Dior products, including fragrances and accessories from La Collection Privée. Peruse Dior's exclusive, numbered collector's items, such as Miss Dior by Eva Jospin, packaged in an enchanted garden-themed trunk, as well as L'Or de Vie by Aristide Najean, a winged, bubbly, sculpted glass bottle designed by Najean himself. 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. To celebrate its newest fruity and floral fragrance, Chance Eau Splendide, Chanel is setting up shop at the Grove. Customers can try the perfume, which was composed by Olivier Polge, strike a pose in the photo booth and travel through a maze activity. At another station, listen to 'A Little More' by Belgian singer-songwriter Angèle, who is the face of the campaign. April 30–May 18. 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. The Crenshaw Skate Club, created by South Central skater Tobias McIntosh, pays tribute to his community with CSC's latest T-shirt collection. Choose from the Legends Tee, which honors Black pioneers of skateboarding with six black-and-white, high-contrast action shots, or the Wheels Tee, an homage to skateboarders' determination and grit. Wear the graphic tees as a badge of honor, or like the shirt says — 'till the wheels fall off.' The inside of fashion label Tory Burch's latest flagship store delightfully mixes vintage furniture pieces with eclectic design, whether you're admiring the olive-hued textiles or 1930s Paolo Buffa daybed. In the alcove of the first floor, guests can shop for the Pierced Handbag or Balloon Bag, or head up to the third floor's sunlit atrium to find jewelry and ready-to-wear clothing. 366 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
May is giving jasmine scents and conversation pits. Here are 11 L.A. happenings in art, fashion and fragrance
In 'Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me,' the Broad presents more than 30 works highlighting the artist's signature use of geometry and heavily saturated rainbow hues. Gibson ponders Indigeneity, belonging, modern music and a more equitable future across the exhibit's paintings, sculptures, flags and video installation. May 10–Sept. 28. 221 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. The fourth biennial Scent Fair L.A. will celebrate everything olfactory in the heart of the museum district at Craft Contemporary. Learn from scent experts like P.F. Candle Co. founder Kristen Pumphrey, who will lead workshops on making your own candles and hand-rolled incense cones, as well as artist Maki Ueda, who will teach participants about the connection between scents and personalities while discussing 'The Tale of Genji.' Attendees can also explore vendors from across the globe who are on the cutting edge of fragrance-making. May 30–June 1. 5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. The influential fashion designer's Daisy Marc Jacobs collection is blossoming this season with the addition of Daisy Wild Eau So Intense, packaged in a sweet bottle topped with a bouquet of wildflowers in bloom. Givaudan perfumers Sonia Constant and Adriana Medina crafted the perfect scent for summer adventures, blending banana blossom, amber and jasmine. Golden warmth and thoughtful minimalism mark Jacquemus' newest boutique is West Hollywood, reminiscent of the south of France and the brand's Paris headquarters. Decor designed by artists such as Frank Lloyd Wright and Pierre-Auguste Renoir complements bright yellow linens for an intimate, gallery-like shopping experience. 8804 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. Over 50 years later, David Zwirner's Los Angeles gallery will revisit the 1972 Diane Arbus retrospective that debuted at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. 'Cataclysm' will feature 113 of Arbus' genre-defying photographs, ranging from 'Tattooed man at a carnival' to 'A very young baby,' as well as meditate on the popularity and critical uproar of the original exhibition. April 24–June 21. 606 N Western Ave., Los Angeles. Metal, leather and rhinestones adorn Aslan World's first showroom in the Arts District, reflecting the brand's slogan: Utilitarian maximalism designed for a new world. Look out for the 'Ascending…' capsule collection, available exclusively at the showroom, or lounge in the platformed conversation pit to contemplate reality. Philosophers and trendsetters alike can book appointments online to visit. Inspired by Patti Smith and the iconic singer-songwriter's 2010 memoir, 'Just Kids,' Ann Demeulemeester's latest creative project is an ode to Los Angeles as a city filled with imagination and heart. Creative director Stefano Gallici curated a visual diary of energetic, fleeting moments featuring up-and-coming artists such as Sophie Thatcher of A24's 'Heretic' (2024), film archivist Bella Scaffidi, and musician and model Nico Geyer. Christian Dior Parfums' newest boutique is open at South Coast Plaza, inspired by Dior's birthplace at the legendary 30 Ave. Montaigne in Paris. The space blends high-end design with a full range of Dior products, including fragrances and accessories from La Collection Privée. Peruse Dior's exclusive, numbered collector's items, such as Miss Dior by Eva Jospin, packaged in an enchanted garden-themed trunk, as well as L'Or de Vie by Aristide Najean, a winged, bubbly, sculpted glass bottle designed by Najean himself. 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. To celebrate its newest fruity and floral fragrance, Chance Eau Splendide, Chanel is setting up shop at the Grove. Customers can try the perfume, which was composed by Olivier Polge, strike a pose in the photo booth and travel through a maze activity. At another station, listen to 'A Little More' by Belgian singer-songwriter Angèle, who is the face of the campaign. April 30–May 18. 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. The Crenshaw Skate Club, created by South Central skater Tobias McIntosh, pays tribute to his community with CSC's latest T-shirt collection. Choose from the Legends Tee, which honors Black pioneers of skateboarding with six black-and-white, high-contrast action shots, or the Wheels Tee, an homage to skateboarders' determination and grit. Wear the graphic tees as a badge of honor, or like the shirt says — 'till the wheels fall off.' The inside of fashion label Tory Burch's latest flagship store delightfully mixes vintage furniture pieces with eclectic design, whether you're admiring the olive-hued textiles or 1930s Paolo Buffa daybed. In the alcove of the first floor, guests can shop for the Pierced Handbag or Balloon Bag, or head up to the third floor's sunlit atrium to find jewelry and ready-to-wear clothing. 366 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills.
