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Hans India
25-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Coffee shops, eateries shrinks in Q1 amid sluggish consumption in S. Korea
Seoul: The number of coffee shops, eateries and convenience stores in South Korea is on the wane amid a prolonged economic slowdown and sluggish domestic demand, data showed on Sunday. According to data compiled by the National Tax Service (NTS), 95,337 cafes were in service in the first quarter, down 743 stores from the same period last year, reports Yonhap news agency. It marks the first time the number of coffee shops has declined since record-keeping began in 2018. That year, there were 45,203 cafes before the figure jumped to 53,102 in 2019, 62,916 in 2020, 72,847 in 2021, 85,609 in 2022 and 93,913 in 2023. The number of coffee shops peaked at 96,080 last year before falling this year. The downward trend also applied to restaurant businesses in general, with the number of fast food chains coming to 47,803 in the first quarter, down 180 shops from a year earlier. Korean food eateries and Chinese restaurants saw their numbers shrink by 484 and 268, respectively. The number of convenience stores also slipped 455 on-year to 53,101 shops as of end-March. Industry officials say a large number of retirees who have jumped into various self-employed businesses are closing down their shops due to market saturation and slowing domestic demand. Some also point to large commission fees for delivery platforms as factors burdening business owners. The average sales of small business owners in the first quarter were approximately 41.79 million won (US$30,558), down 0.72 percent from a year earlier, according to the Korea Credit Data (KCD). Meanwhile, the Bank of Korea (BOK) is likely to revise down its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast from the current 1.5 percent to around 1 percent or lower at its upcoming rate-setting meeting Thursday, according to a recent Yonhap News Agency survey of seven economists.
Fashion Network
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
How the first Monday in May has become New York's third fashion week
As guests rolled up to this year's Met Ball, the official opening of the step and repeat involved a gospel choir of Black men donning tailcoats performing on the museum's steps. With Anna Wintour, along with co-hosts Colman Domingo (wearing Maison Valentino), Lewis Hamilton (wearing Wales Bonner), Pharrell Williams (wearing Louis Vuitton), and A$AP Rocky (wearing diamond-encrusted Ray-Bans), watching in delight, the event may seem like a kickoff, but in reality, it's the culmination of a weekend full of events timed to capitalize on the flurry of excitement and A-list crowd that is in town for the big event. This year was no exception. But first, the fashion. Overall, it appeared that guests got the assignment. Diana Ross, who defined the contemporary diva, rolled up in a white marabou-trimmed gown with a train 18 feet long and a coordinating hat. Paying homage to the movie "Mahogany," Zendaya followed Ms. Ross in a tailored-to-perfection white suit and wide-brimmed hat. Gigi Hadid wore a gold Miu Miu dress inspired by a 1940s Harlem designer, Zelda Wynn Valdes, who made gowns in Washington Heights after working in her uncle's tailoring shop. Tyla wore a gown and makeup inspired by a Josephine Baker look. Rihanna arrived with hubby A$AP in a demure light blue knit top and skirt that looked like she didn't really feel up to partying. But apparently, that was because she planned to do a Cinderella moment and transform for the ball on-site. She later appeared in a custom Marc Jacobs pinstripe Dandy gown with a cropped suit jacket, looking even more pregnant than when she arrived. Madonna stole the scene in a white satin three-piece ensemble while brandishing a cigar as attendants fussed over her and she shushed the press pit. Doechii followed suit, but hers was a three-piece shorts suit by Louis Vuitton, and her cigar seemed bigger and bolder. Lizzo also took to brandishing a smoked accessory, dangling a cigarette in an ultra-long theater cigarette holder. With a feather in her cap and walking stick, Teyana Taylor slayed in a red Marc Jacobs ensemble with a cape and rosettes. André 3000 carried a piano on his back 'cuz you never know when the mood may strike. Cardi B was close to tripping up the stairs in green velvet if not for the handy team of PR professionals from KCD to catch her; another minty green style, also trendy, was on Serena Williams and custom-made in satin by Moncler. Lupita Nyong'o wore a mint green tailored Chanel suit with a chiffon cape and classic boater hat. Straight from hosting "SNL," "Abbott Elementary" creator and star Quinta Brunson was wearing Sergio Hudson and excited to see lesser-known Black designers like Hudson, Harbison Studio, and Christopher John Rogers get props on such a large platform. In a custom look from anOnlyChild, Sarah Snook was giving English upper-class realness in her topcoat-inspired look. Other stunners include Kendall Jenner 's gown by Maximilian Davis, which channeled a 1920s Harlem trend mixing African draping with tailoring. Alton Mason celebrated Dandy futurism, noting to The People Gallery that his favorite meal is lobster pasta. "Lupin" star Omar Sy, wearing Ozwald Boateng, told a French reporter in French that it seemed like a nice party but he wanted to taste the food first. Lana Del Rey was missing the Dandy mark but looked gorgeous. She lived up to her old Hollywood moniker in Maison Valentino and was on the arm of Alessandro Michele. Nicole Kidman had zero side boob in her Balenciaga backless dress; Shakira, with three men carrying her pink Atelier Prabal Gurung gown with an 8-foot train, announced another Met appearance, her world tour, which will kick off at MetLife Stadium in a few days. Anne Hathaway channeled more old-school UES fundraiser fit in a Carolina Herrera look that missed the Dandy mark. Bad Bunny, wearing a straw hat and leather satchel, was giving Huck Finn meets riverboat scoundrel. Luar designer edged himself and his date, the gorgeous Myha'la, a bit close to "Zoolander" territory rather than, say, Frederick Douglass or W.E.B. Du Bois. The other Kardashian donned an alligator ensemble with a hat, giving it a Dandy mood by her designer du jour, Chrome Hearts — a brand she solely deems back to relevance. Similarly, Miley Cyrus wore a cropped crocodile jacket and skirt ensemble, but her look read even less Dandy. Chappell Roan looked a bit out of place and salty in a pink sequin suit custom-made by "Wicked" costume designer Paul Tazewell with materials sourced from eBay. It channeled Elton John's Captain Fantastic more than Black Dandyism. Janelle Monáe said she was feeling "Dandelion-ess" with a clock monocle, dressing as a time traveler with a cinematic approach to redefining what it means to wear a suit with superfine tailoring that is timeless. "It's about understanding and breaking the rules," she told the salivating press pool. There was a bodysuit trend for women, some more favorable than others, made mainly by Vuitton. Blackpink singer and Thai actress Lisa stunned in her crystal-embellished jacket over a bodysuit and LV tights, while Pharrell Williams' wife, in a similar look, seemed downright uncomfortable. Sabrina Carpenter did it well in a burgundy style with military buttons. Doja Cat also donned a bodysuit look customized by Marc Jacobs, combining pinstripes and leopard. After the weekend of festivities, it's a wonder whether anyone had any energy left. Scotch whiskey brand Johnnie Walker tapped Balmain 's Olivier Rousteing to co-create limited edition custom blends alongside the brand's first female master blender, Emma Walker (no relation). The Johnnie Walker Vault x Olivier Rousteing Couture Expression event involved a customized experience space dubbed the Johnnie Walker Vault in the former Sleep No More venue. The room's focal point was an inverted prism that displayed a hologram show. While bespoke whiskey cocktails flowed freely, guests such as Lupita Nyong'o, Hunter Schafer, Stormzy, Regé-Jean Page, Nicky Hilton, and Darren Criss enjoyed a special tasting of the ultra-limited blend introduced by Rousteing and Walker. The French designer met Walker on a trip to Scotland and immediately connected creatively. "I thought fashion was complex, but creating a most incredible and unique blend was even more complicated. It was like a symphony. Let's speak the same language; I do shoulder pads, and you do blends, so let's create together with the same instruments. It is not only a collaboration but also celebrating timelessness, quality, uniqueness, and couture," Rousteing told the crowd while thanking Walker. He encouraged everyone to dance to DJ Oscar Nñ of Papi Juice. Meanwhile, that same night, Ferragamo hosted a traditional Italian dinner to celebrate Met Gala weekend and its creative director, Maximilian Davis. Drawing upon its history of dressing Hollywood stars, the VIP crowd included Chris Rock, Ayo Edebiri, Tracee Ellis Ross, Solange Knowles, Jeff and Emilie Goldblum, LaKeith Stanfield, Paloma Elsesser, and Stefon Diggs. Not to be outdone by another Italian downtown at Casa Cipriani in the Seaport, Remo Ruffini, Moncler, and Edward Enninful hosted a gathering to celebrate fashion and music at which Miley Cyrus gave guests such as Adut Akech, Colin Kaepernick, Stella Maxwell, Willow Smith, Ozwald Boateng, Helena Christensen, Joel Edgerton, Toni Garrn, Neelam Gill, Imaan Hammam, Anne Hathaway, Johannes Huebl, Heidi Klum, Daniel Lee, and Alton Mason a live debut of her new single "More to Lose" from her upcoming album "Something Beautiful."
USA Today
08-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
American golf design firm King Collins Dormer lands dream job at famed Scottish club
American golf design firm King Collins Dormer lands dream job at famed Scottish club The American-based firm of King Collins Dormer Golf Course Design has signed on for it describes as the 'opportunity of a lifetime' to create a masterplan for the expansion of Royal Dornoch in Scotland and build a new course at the famed facility. Royal Dornoch's Championship Course, originally laid out by Old Tom Morris in 1877, ranks No. 4 on Golfweek's Best list of top international courses – this author will swear this pure links course would be even higher if Golfweek's Best ran a pure exhilaration ranking. Royal Dornoch also has the adjacent Struie Course. The club will open a new $18.5 million (£13.9 million) clubhouse next year. The club has acquired 50 acres adjacent to the Struie Course, and King Collins Dormer have signed on to create a masterplan and build a new 18-hole course as well as several new holes for the Struie Course. Plans also include a new practice range, a par-3 course and new short-game and putting areas. This will be the first job in the United Kingdom for King Collins Dormer, which was formed last year when longtime architect and shaper Trev Dormer joined forces with Tad King and Rob Collins. King and Collins are the architects of the much-heralded Sweetens Cove, which ranks as the No. 1 public-access course in Tennessee, and Landmand, which ranks No. 1 among public-access courses in Nebraska, as well as several other projects in recent years. The firm is also building a second course at 7 Mile Beach in Tasmania. Dormer is fresh off projects with the legendary design team of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, including Dormer's work at the stellar Cabot Saint Lucia, which ranks as the new No. 1 course in the Caribbean and Mexico. 'Tad, Trevor and I, along with our COO, Mark Allen, are deeply honored to have received this commission,' Collins said in a media release announcing the work. 'Our team at KCD is thrilled with the prospect of spending many seasons in Dornoch, helping our shared vision with the club come to life.' In a follow-up text, Collins said, 'We are over the moon happy! It's a rare opportunity. And what a wonderful place!' Dornoch is far north on the coast in the Scottish Highlands, about an hour's drive north of Inverness. The small town of Dornoch was the birth place of legendary golf architect Donald Ross in 1872, and Ross went on to design many of the best courses in the United States, including Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina. Mike Keiser, the developer and owner of the wildly popular Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Oregon, has cited Royal Dornoch as an inspiration to start building golf courses. Keiser has worked for years to receive government approval to build a new course, Coul Links, near Dornoch. 'Usually, the opening of a new clubhouse, which has been mooted for 30 years or more, would mark the end of the journey for any golf club, but for Royal Dornoch it is about what the next step is going to be,' the club's general manager, Neil Hampton, said in the media release. 'The investment being made will pave the way for even greater economic and employment benefits for the wider community and, hopefully, there will be more good news to come as and when the Coul Links project gets the green light from the Scottish Government. 'Golf has long been the key economic driver in this part of the country and additional, high-quality, eco-friendly championship courses created by highly regarded designers can only enhance our reputation as a golfing destination and encourage visitors to extend their stay in the Highlands.' Hampton said the club's selection committee was unanimous in choosing King Collins Dormer to create the masterplan and build the new course. 'We were very impressed with all the golf course architects who pitched to us, and we are lucky that so many highly respected players in the industry were eager to be involved with Royal Dornoch,' he said. 'But the KCD team's imaginative concept and passion for Royal Dornoch and using the land at our disposal in a different way, captured our imagination. They will be very much hands-on from start to finish, taking the project from the drawing board to the construction phase and completion. ... 'Now we can look confidently towards leaving an even more impressive legacy that will be embraced by future generations golfing at Royal Dornoch.'
Fashion Network
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
How the first Monday in May has become New York's third fashion week
As guests rolled up to this year's Met Ball, the official opening of the step and repeat involved a gospel choir of Black men donning tailcoats performing on the museum's steps. With Anna Wintour, along with co-hosts Colman Domingo (wearing Maison Valentino), Lewis Hamilton (wearing Wales Bonner), Pharrell Williams (wearing Louis Vuitton), and A$AP Rocky (wearing diamond-encrusted Ray-Bans), watching in delight, the event may seem like a kickoff, but in reality, it's the culmination of a weekend full of events timed to capitalize on the flurry of excitement and A-list crowd that is in town for the big event. This year was no exception. But first, the fashion. Overall, it appeared that guests got the assignment. Diana Ross, who defined the contemporary diva, rolled up in a white marabou-trimmed gown with a train 18 feet long and a coordinating hat. Paying homage to the movie "Mahogany," Zendaya followed Ms. Ross in a tailored-to-perfection white suit and wide-brimmed hat. Gigi Hadid wore a gold Miu Miu dress inspired by a 1940s Harlem designer, Zelda Wynn Valdes, who made gowns in Washington Heights after working in her uncle's tailoring shop. Tyla wore a gown and makeup inspired by a Josephine Baker look. Rihanna arrived with hubby A$AP in a demure light blue knit top and skirt that looked like she didn't really feel up to partying. But apparently, that was because she planned to do a Cinderella moment and transform for the ball on-site. She later appeared in a custom Marc Jacobs pinstripe Dandy gown with a cropped suit jacket, looking even more pregnant than when she arrived. Madonna stole the scene in a white satin three-piece ensemble while brandishing a cigar as attendants fussed over her and she shushed the press pit. Doechii followed suit, but hers was a three-piece shorts suit by Louis Vuitton, and her cigar seemed bigger and bolder. Lizzo also took to brandishing a smoked accessory, dangling a cigarette in an ultra-long theatre cigarette holder. With a feather in her cap and walking stick, Teyana Taylor slayed in a red Marc Jacobs ensemble with a cape and rosettes. André 3000 carried a piano on his back 'cuz you never know when the mood may strike. Cardi B was close to tripping up the stairs in green velvet if not for the handy team of PR professionals from KCD to catch her; another minty green style, also trendy, was on Serena Williams and custom-made in satin by Moncler. Lupita Nyong'o wore a mint green tailored Chanel suit with a chiffon cape and classic boater hat. Straight from hosting "SNL," "Abbott Elementary" creator and star Quinta Brunson was wearing Sergio Hudson and excited to see lesser-known Black designers like Hudson, Harbison Studio, and Christopher John Rogers get props on such a large platform. In a custom look from anOnlyChild, Sarah Snook was giving English upper-class realness in her topcoat-inspired look. Other stunners include Kendall Jenner 's gown by Maximilian Davis, which channelled a 1920s Harlem trend mixing African draping with tailoring. Alton Mason celebrated Dandy futurism, noting to The People Gallery that his favourite meal is lobster pasta. "Lupin" star Omar Sy, wearing Ozwald Boateng, told a French reporter in French that it seemed like a nice party, but he wanted to taste the food first. Lana Del Rey was missing the Dandy mark but looked gorgeous. She lived up to her old Hollywood moniker in Maison Valentino and was on the arm of Alessandro Michele. Nicole Kidman had zero side boob in her Balenciaga backless dress; Shakira, with three men carrying her pink Atelier Prabal Gurung gown with an 8-foot train, announced another Met appearance, her world tour, which will kick off at MetLife Stadium in a few days. Anne Hathaway channelled more old-school UES fundraiser fit in a Carolina Herrera look that missed the Dandy mark. Bad Bunny, wearing a straw hat and leather satchel, was giving Huck Finn meets riverboat scoundrel. Luar designer edged himself and his date, the gorgeous Myha'la, a bit close to "Zoolander" territory rather than, say, Frederick Douglass or W.E.B. Du Bois. The other Kardashian donned an alligator ensemble with a hat, giving it a Dandy mood by her designer du jour, Chrome Hearts — a brand she solely deems back to relevance. Similarly, Miley Cyrus wore a cropped crocodile jacket and skirt ensemble, but her look read even less Dandy. Chappell Roan looked a bit out of place and salty in a pink sequin suit custom-made by "Wicked" costume designer Paul Tazewell with materials sourced from eBay. It channelled Elton John's Captain Fantastic more than Black Dandyism. Janelle Monáe said she was feeling "Dandelion-ess" with a clock monocle, dressing as a time traveller with a cinematic approach to redefining what it means to wear a suit with superfine tailoring that is timeless. "It's about understanding and breaking the rules," she told the salivating press pool. There was a bodysuit trend for women, some more favourable than others, made mainly by Vuitton. Blackpink singer and Thai actress Lisa stunned in her crystal-embellished jacket over a bodysuit and LV tights, while Pharrell Williams' wife, in a similar look, seemed downright uncomfortable. Sabrina Carpenter did it well in a burgundy style with military buttons. Doja Cat also donned a bodysuit look customised by Marc Jacobs, combining pinstripes and leopard. After the weekend of festivities, it's a wonder whether anyone had any energy left. Scotch whiskey brand Johnnie Walker tapped Balmain 's Olivier Rousteing to co-create limited edition custom blends alongside the brand's first female master blender, Emma Walker (no relation). The Johnnie Walker Vault x Olivier Rousteing Couture Expression event involved a customised experience space dubbed the Johnnie Walker Vault in the former Sleep No More venue. The room's focal point was an inverted prism that displayed a hologram show. While bespoke whiskey cocktails flowed freely, guests such as Lupita Nyong'o, Hunter Schafer, Stormzy, Regé-Jean Page, Nicky Hilton, and Darren Criss enjoyed a special tasting of the ultra-limited blend introduced by Rousteing and Walker. The French designer met Walker on a trip to Scotland and immediately connected creatively. "I thought fashion was complex, but creating a most incredible and unique blend was even more complicated. It was like a symphony. Let's speak the same language; I do shoulder pads, and you do blends, so let's create together with the same instruments. It is not only a collaboration but also celebrating timelessness, quality, uniqueness, and couture," Rousteing told the crowd while thanking Walker. He encouraged everyone to dance to DJ Oscar Nñ of Papi Juice. Meanwhile, that same night, Ferragamo hosted a traditional Italian dinner to celebrate Met Gala weekend and its creative director, Maximilian Davis. Drawing upon its history of dressing Hollywood stars, the VIP crowd included Chris Rock, Ayo Edebiri, Tracee Ellis Ross, Solange Knowles, Jeff and Emilie Goldblum, LaKeith Stanfield, Paloma Elsesser, and Stefon Diggs. Not to be outdone by another Italian downtown at Casa Cipriani in the Seaport, Remo Ruffini, Moncler, and Edward Enninful hosted a gathering to celebrate fashion and music at which Miley Cyrus gave guests such as Adut Akech, Colin Kaepernick, Stella Maxwell, Willow Smith, Ozwald Boateng, Helena Christensen, Joel Edgerton, Toni Garrn, Neelam Gill, Imaan Hammam, Anne Hathaway, Johannes Huebl, Heidi Klum, Daniel Lee, and Alton Mason a live debut of her new single "More to Lose" from her upcoming album "Something Beautiful."
Fashion Network
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
How the first Monday in May has become New York's third fashion week
As guests rolled up to this year's Met Ball, the official opening of the step and repeat involved a gospel choir of Black men donning tailcoats performing on the museum's steps. With Anna Wintour, along with co-hosts Colman Domingo (wearing Maison Valentino), Lewis Hamilton (wearing Wales Bonner), Pharrell Williams (wearing Louis Vuitton), and A$AP Rocky (wearing diamond-encrusted Ray-Bans), watching in delight, the event may seem like a kickoff, but in reality, it's the culmination of a weekend full of events timed to capitalize on the flurry of excitement and A-list crowd that is in town for the big event. This year was no exception. But first, the fashion. Overall, it appeared that guests got the assignment. Diana Ross, who defined the contemporary diva, rolled up in a white marabou-trimmed gown with a train 18 feet long and a coordinating hat. Paying homage to the movie "Mahogany," Zendaya followed Ms. Ross in a tailored-to-perfection white suit and wide-brimmed hat. Gigi Hadid wore a gold Miu Miu dress inspired by a 1940s Harlem designer, Zelda Wynn Valdes, who made gowns in Washington Heights after working in her uncle's tailoring shop. Tyla wore a gown and makeup inspired by a Josephine Baker look. Rihanna arrived with hubby A$AP in a demure light blue knit top and skirt that looked like she didn't really feel up to partying. But apparently, that was because she planned to do a Cinderella moment and transform for the ball on-site. She later appeared in a custom Marc Jacobs pinstripe Dandy gown with a cropped suit jacket, looking even more pregnant than when she arrived. Madonna stole the scene in a white satin three-piece ensemble while brandishing a cigar as attendants fussed over her and she shushed the press pit. Doechii followed suit, but hers was a three-piece shorts suit by Louis Vuitton, and her cigar seemed bigger and bolder. Lizzo also took to brandishing a smoked accessory, dangling a cigarette in an ultra-long theater cigarette holder. With a feather in her cap and walking stick, Teyana Taylor slayed in a red Marc Jacobs ensemble with a cape and rosettes. André 3000 carried a piano on his back 'cuz you never know when the mood may strike. Cardi B was close to tripping up the stairs in green velvet if not for the handy team of PR professionals from KCD to catch her; another minty green style, also trendy, was on Serena Williams and custom-made in satin by Moncler. Lupita Nyong'o wore a mint green tailored Chanel suit with a chiffon cape and classic boater hat. Straight from hosting "SNL," "Abbott Elementary" creator and star Quinta Brunson was wearing Sergio Hudson and excited to see lesser-known Black designers like Hudson, Harbison Studio, and Christopher John Rogers get props on such a large platform. In a custom look from anOnlyChild, Sarah Snook was giving English upper-class realness in her topcoat-inspired look. Other stunners include Kendall Jenner 's gown by Maximilian Davis, which channeled a 1920s Harlem trend mixing African draping with tailoring. Alton Mason celebrated Dandy futurism, noting to The People Gallery that his favorite meal is lobster pasta. "Lupin" star Omar Sy, wearing Ozwald Boateng, told a French reporter in French that it seemed like a nice party but he wanted to taste the food first. Lana Del Rey was missing the Dandy mark but looked gorgeous. She lived up to her old Hollywood moniker in Maison Valentino and was on the arm of Alessandro Michele. Nicole Kidman had zero side boob in her Balenciaga backless dress; Shakira, with three men carrying her pink Atelier Prabal Gurung gown with an 8-foot train, announced another Met appearance, her world tour, which will kick off at MetLife Stadium in a few days. Anne Hathaway channeled more old-school UES fundraiser fit in a Carolina Herrera look that missed the Dandy mark. Bad Bunny, wearing a straw hat and leather satchel, was giving Huck Finn meets riverboat scoundrel. Luar designer edged himself and his date, the gorgeous Myha'la, a bit close to "Zoolander" territory rather than, say, Frederick Douglass or W.E.B. Du Bois. The other Kardashian donned an alligator ensemble with a hat, giving it a Dandy mood by her designer du jour, Chrome Hearts — a brand she solely deems back to relevance. Similarly, Miley Cyrus wore a cropped crocodile jacket and skirt ensemble, but her look read even less Dandy. Chappell Roan looked a bit out of place and salty in a pink sequin suit custom-made by "Wicked" costume designer Paul Tazewell with materials sourced from eBay. It channeled Elton John's Captain Fantastic more than Black Dandyism. Janelle Monáe said she was feeling "Dandelion-ess" with a clock monocle, dressing as a time traveler with a cinematic approach to redefining what it means to wear a suit with superfine tailoring that is timeless. "It's about understanding and breaking the rules," she told the salivating press pool. There was a bodysuit trend for women, some more favorable than others, made mainly by Vuitton. Blackpink singer and Thai actress Lisa stunned in her crystal-embellished jacket over a bodysuit and LV tights, while Pharrell Williams' wife, in a similar look, seemed downright uncomfortable. Sabrina Carpenter did it well in a burgundy style with military buttons. Doja Cat also donned a bodysuit look customized by Marc Jacobs, combining pinstripes and leopard. After the weekend of festivities, it's a wonder whether anyone had any energy left. Scotch whiskey brand Johnnie Walker tapped Balmain 's Olivier Rousteing to co-create limited edition custom blends alongside the brand's first female master blender, Emma Walker (no relation). The Johnnie Walker Vault x Olivier Rousteing Couture Expression event involved a customized experience space dubbed the Johnnie Walker Vault in the former Sleep No More venue. The room's focal point was an inverted prism that displayed a hologram show. While bespoke whiskey cocktails flowed freely, guests such as Lupita Nyong'o, Hunter Schafer, Stormzy, Regé-Jean Page, Nicky Hilton, and Darren Criss enjoyed a special tasting of the ultra-limited blend introduced by Rousteing and Walker. The French designer met Walker on a trip to Scotland and immediately connected creatively. "I thought fashion was complex, but creating a most incredible and unique blend was even more complicated. It was like a symphony. Let's speak the same language; I do shoulder pads, and you do blends, so let's create together with the same instruments. It is not only a collaboration but also celebrating timelessness, quality, uniqueness, and couture," Rousteing told the crowd while thanking Walker. He encouraged everyone to dance to DJ Oscar Nñ of Papi Juice. Meanwhile, that same night, Ferragamo hosted a traditional Italian dinner to celebrate Met Gala weekend and its creative director, Maximilian Davis. Drawing upon its history of dressing Hollywood stars, the VIP crowd included Chris Rock, Ayo Edebiri, Tracee Ellis Ross, Solange Knowles, Jeff and Emilie Goldblum, LaKeith Stanfield, Paloma Elsesser, and Stefon Diggs. Not to be outdone by another Italian downtown at Casa Cipriani in the Seaport, Remo Ruffini, Moncler, and Edward Enninful hosted a gathering to celebrate fashion and music at which Miley Cyrus gave guests such as Adut Akech, Colin Kaepernick, Stella Maxwell, Willow Smith, Ozwald Boateng, Helena Christensen, Joel Edgerton, Toni Garrn, Neelam Gill, Imaan Hammam, Anne Hathaway, Johannes Huebl, Heidi Klum, Daniel Lee, and Alton Mason a live debut of her new single "More to Lose" from her upcoming album "Something Beautiful."
