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GMA Network
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Cannes red carpet gets second life as handbags, hats or slippers
Kylie Verzosa poses on the red carpet during arrivals for the screening of the film "Nouvelle Vague" in competition at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 17, 2025. REUTERS/ Sarah Meyssonnier MARSEILLE — After being walked for two weeks by stars from Tom Cruise to Rihanna, the legendary red carpets of the Cannes film festival are set for a second life thanks to an upcycling charity and some environmentally conscious designers. The red carpets were replaced daily at the festival, which ended on May 24, with organizers handing over 1.5 tons of fine red material to a non-profit organization in the port city of Marseille. The carpets now sit on pallets or in black waste bags in a warehouse used by the La Reserve des Arts in the deprived northern suburbs of Marseille where they are being sorted, cleaned and prepared for re-use. Some of them have small holes—possibly a result of hosting all those towering stilettoes—while others have been marked by footsteps or scuffs. "By reconditioning them, we're helping to reduce the environmental impact of the event—something the festival is aware of," Jeanne Re, coordinator at La Reserve des Arts, told AFP during a visit on Wednesday. The charity specializes in re-using or "upcycling" products used by the fashion, theatre or other entertainment industries, finding new lives for items that might otherwise have ended up as waste. The approach helps to reduce landfill and is seen as a response to growing public concern about the volume of single-use items used to put on public events. But some environmental groups believe so-called second-life policies can result in "greenwashing," leading organizers and companies to tout their recycling policies rather than focusing on reducing their overall consumption. Cruise footsteps The Cannes carpet is being resold at just one euro a kilo, Re telling AFP that amounted to 33 cents per square meter—an "unbeatable" price. She added that the goal was to make it "as accessible to as many of our members as possible." Elsa Ramouni-Yordikian, an artist and member who has been using the red carpets for the last four years, told AFP she had used the material for handbags, bucket hats, glasses cases and even bags for wine bottles. Some were "quite unique pieces," she said of her work with the charity Les Nippones. She recently showcased her creations made with the 2024 carpet in an exhibition in Marseille titled "Dress like a Movie Star." "The fact that it comes from a famous festival and is recycled locally—that makes sense to us," she said. Production of synthetic materials like the red carpets will "never stop, there will always be more, just like festivals and trade shows, so we need to find ways to give them new value," she said. The top prize for best film at this year's Cannes Festival went to dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi for his highly political movie "It Was Just an Accident." The red carpets were walked by a host of entertainment world A-listers from Cruise and Rihanna, who accompanied her rapper partner A$AP Rocky, as well as Halle Berry, Scarlett Johansson and Robert De Niro. — AFP
GMA Network
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Kylie Verzosa is a lady in yellow at Cannes Film Festival
Kylie Verzosa is serving stunning visuals at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. On Instagram, the Miss International 2016 shared her red carpet moment at the festival, donning an attractive yellow ensemble by Filipino designer Mark Bumgarner. The beauty queen's gown features a strapless, structured corset-style bodice with defined boning, creating a sculpted, figure-hugging effect that accentuates the waist. But the most attention-grabbing element of the dress? Its dramatic lower half transitions from a mermaid-style silhouette into a voluminous design resembling a blooming rose. According to Bumgarner, "The silhouette is anchored by structure and minimalist lines." "At the base of the dress is our signature style of repetition: waves of cut out organza meticulously arranged to form a flower in bloom," he adds in an Instagram post, saying the gown's color is a nod to "summer mornings — subtle, yet rich enough to stand out in the Riviera sun." Gorgeous isn't it? Kylie isn't the only Filipina who walked the Cannes red carpet. Earlier, Marina Summers made history as the first Filipina drag queen to walk the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival. The Cannes Film Festival will run until May 24. — Hermes Joy Tunac/LA, GMA Integrated News
Associated Press
15-04-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Keev Group launches &you, a telehealth platform expanding access to modern treatments in the Philippines
The newly launched platform offers Filipinos discreet, digital access to treatments for weight loss, ED medication, hair loss solutions, and more through licensed local doctors. Philippines, April 15, 2025 -- Keev Group, a digital venture builder co-founded by entrepreneur Emil Eriksen and actress Kylie Verzosa, has launched a telehealth platform designed to increase access to affordable, modern healthcare in the Philippines. The service offers licensed online consultations and treatment options for weight loss, erectile dysfunction, and hair loss — conditions that often go untreated due to stigma or limited access. The launch of marks Keev Group 's official entry into the healthcare space. Built specifically for the Philippine market, the platform provides patients with doctor-approved prescriptions and delivery of FDA-approved medications, including GLP-1 treatments for weight loss, via a seamless and discreet digital experience. ' was created to bridge the gap between traditional healthcare and the modern needs of Filipinos,' said Emil Eriksen, founder of Keev Group. 'From regulatory compliance to cultural relevance, we built every part of this platform with the local patient in mind.' A vertically integrated platform built for the Philippines Unlike foreign health tech platforms attempting to localize global systems, was built entirely in partnership with Filipino medical professionals and operates under local telemedicine regulations. The platform is designed to handle everything from consultation and prescription to fulfillment, all within a secure and confidential environment. Co-founder Kylie Verzosa added, 'Health and confidence go hand in hand. We saw the need for a private, judgment-free platform where people can get real medical help — not just beauty advice — and we built &you to deliver exactly that.' &you is now available nationwide and forms part of Keev Group's mission to transform underdeveloped sectors in Southeast Asia through digital innovation and responsible partnerships. For more information, visit Contact Info: Name: Emil Eriksen Email: Send Email Organization: Keev Group Website: Release ID: 89156689 If you encounter any issues, discrepancies, or concerns regarding the content provided in this press release, or if there is a need for a press release takedown, we urge you to notify us without delay at [email protected] (it is important to note that this email is the authorized channel for such matters, sending multiple emails to multiple addresses does not necessarily help expedite your request). Our expert team will be available to promptly respond within 8 hours – ensuring swift resolution of identified issues or offering guidance on removal procedures. Delivering accurate and reliable information is fundamental to our mission.
