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Daily Record
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
One-man show marks 155th birthday of Lanarkshire music hall legend Sir Harry Lauder
Tenor and broadcaster Jamie MacDougall is reviving the much-loved Scottish Opera show Lauder this summer. He was Scotland's first successful international entertainer – a South Lanarkshire lad whose unique stage image and performances brought world fame. Now, to mark the 155th birthday of legendary Scottish entertainer Sir Harry Lauder, tenor and broadcaster Jamie MacDougall is reviving the much-loved Scottish Opera show Lauder this summer, in Edinburgh. It will be at Portobello Town Hall on Monday and Tuesday, August 4 and 5, at 7pm (tickets here), and there will also be shows in London and Buxton. Ticket sales from the Edinburgh and London performances will go to the charity Erskine Veterans Charity, for which Jamie is an ambassador. It provides support to Veterans in Scotland, through care homes and a Veterans Village. Sir Harry, who was an international music star and at one point the highest-paid performer in the world, was greatly affected by his son John's death at the Battle of the Somme in 1916. He raised huge sums of money for injured serviceman, donating his music royalties to veterans supported by Erskine Veterans Charity. An exploration into the public and private personas of Sir Harry, Lauder was originally presented by Scottish Opera in 2017 as part of the 150th anniversary celebrations of Theatre Royal Glasgow. This production of the musical play has been adapted by director Kally Lloyd-Jones and Jamie from the original script by comedian, actor and impresario Jimmy Logan. In London, Tom Carradine is music director and pianist, and in Buxton and Edinburgh it is former Scottish Opera head of music, Derek Clark who also curated the featured Harry Lauder songs. Sir Harry premiered his classic song 'I Love a Lassie' onstage at Theatre Royal in 1905 when he appeared in his first pantomime, Aladdin, and in Red Riding Hood in 1910 he performed 'Roamin' in the gloamin'. Featuring these well-known songs as well as 'Keep Right on to the End of the Road' and other familiar favourites, Lauder includes news footage of Sir Harry's funeral and film reel from the trenches. Jamie MacDougall said: 'I am thrilled to be bringing this tribute to Sir Harry Lauder to audiences in London, Buxton International Festival and Edinburgh for the first time. I was 10 when I was taken twice to see Jimmy Logan in Lauder at the King's Theatre Glasgow. That was the start of my life-long association with these wonderful songs and Sir Harry, an entertainer who was the first truly global star. I am honoured to be an Ambassador for Erskine, and hope audiences can come along to see this special show and raise money for an incredible charity.' Jimmy Logan wrote and starred in Lauder which he performed for the first time in 1976 in Edinburgh, before it toured around the world. It was also broadcast on television and Logan revived the show in 2000 for the Pitlochry Festival Theatre. Scottish Opera extends thanks to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's Archives & Collections, custodians of the Jimmy Logan Archive including the Lauder scripts and scores. Jamie will also take the one-man show to London's Hoxton Hall on June 22, and Buxton International Festival on July 17.
The Courier
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Courier
6 unmissable events for the whole family at Perth Festival of the Arts 2025
Looking to break out of your weekend routine? Look no further than Perth Festival of the Arts 2025. In one packed weekend (May 23-25) it hosts 16 vastly different events to choose from, as well as open air concerts and art exhibitions from ArTay and Perthshire Photographic Society. Here are six events to look out for that weekend. Those of an older disposition will remember Sir Derek Jacobi in the TV adaptation of I Claudius. But his career spans six decades and his versatility ranges from classic Shakespeare characters, cameos in both Gladiator films, The Crown, Day of the Jackal and lots more. Richard Clifford's longevity in the acting world mirrors that of Sir Derek, and with him in the driving seat for the evening there will be incredible insights and anecdotes – as he has also been Derek's partner since the 1970s. What better way to kick off the weekend? Perth Theatre, 1a Mill St, Perth PH1 5HZ. Friday May 23, 7.30pm. Tickets are £29 each; concessions £27. Council parking in Perth city centre is free after 6pm. Thimblerow car park is a short walk away from the theatre and usually has plenty of space. Lauder tells the tale of the legendary Scottish entertainer Sir Harry Lauder, who by 1911 had become the highest-paid performer in the world and an international star. MacDougall might be more familiar as the voice of classical music on BBC radio, but his versatility will bring Lauder to life, revealing a man of mischief and ingenuity and the creator of classics like Roamin' in the Gloamin' and I Love a Lassie. Winston Churchill called Lauder 'Scotland's greatest ambassador'. Jamie's one-man show, written by Jimmy Logan, will give ample proof that this was no over-exaggeration. Perth Theatre, 1a Mill St, Perth PH1 5HZ. Sunday May 25, 3pm. Adults £22.50, concessions £20.50, under-18s £5. This performance is dementia-friendly, with adapted sound and lighting for comfort and a relaxed approach to sound an movement. The festival is never purely secular – the sacred side of things plays an equally important part. The magnificent St Ninian's Cathedral, one the city's finest buildings, hosts choral evensong on Sunday, sung by the cathedral choir. The setting of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis will be by Noble and the anthem chosen is The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, by Sir Edward Elgar. But the music doesn't end there. At 5pm, the Cathedral's Director of Music, Geoff Bolton, will perform an organ recital, with music by JS Bach, Healey Willan, Messiaen and Eugene Gigout. Perth Cathedral (St Ninian's), N Methven St, Perth PH1 5PP Sunday May 25, 4pm. Free. If you miss this performance, don't fret – the choir will also be singing at a Choral Mass to mark Ascension Day at 7pm on May 29. World class symphony orchestras are common visitors to the festival, some international, some home-bred. This year, Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra are set to bring an eclectic mix of the familiar and the less well-known. Under the baton of Grzegorz Nowak, the concert opens with a brand-new work by Jeffrey Ching, Il Maestro di Capella, commissioned for the orchestra's UK tour. The orchestra will perform two of the most popular works from the operatic and ballet repertoire including Bizet's scintillating Carmen Suite and music from perhaps the greatest of all ballets – Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake. Then follows Vaughan Williams' Lark Ascending and Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations, before the concert ends with Beethoven's mighty fifth symphony. Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5HZ Saturday May 24, 7.30pm. Tickets range from £22.50 to £41.50, concession £19.50 to £38.50 Under-18s are £5. Perth Concert Hall and Perth Theatre are on the same street, but they're different buildings – the concert hall is the round building. Children are always catered for by the festival organisers, and there's a double-dose of fun this year. Opera singers Colleen and Katie combine classical music's best loved arias and duets with singing games, sensory play and puppet friends. Perth Theatre, 1a Mill St, Perth PH1 5HZ. May 24-25, various times between 10am and 2pm. £8 per child, with one adult included. £3 per extra adult. Performances are split into 0-2 years and 2-4 years brackets. See festival website for specific times for each version. Prokofiev's music is specially arranged for wind quintet by Children's Classic Concerts. This team of musical animals, led by Owen Gunnell, will move effortlessly from madcap mayhem to virtuosic performances, with plenty of audience participation along the way. Perth Theatre Studio, 1a Mill St, Perth PH1 5HZ. Saturday May 24, 1pm and 3pm. Tickets £16, concessions £14, under-18s £8. Carers go free when accompanying the person they care for, as is the case for many of the events at Perth Festival of the Arts. Perthshire Brass, who for the past 40 years have been promoting their style of music in Perth and Kinross, will perform an outdoor concert in St Paul's Plaza this year. And Perth Festival's chairman Craig Dennis will be taking his customary seat with fellow tuba players. However, he will have one eye on the music and one on the weather. He knows only too well what performing outdoors in a Scottish summer can be like! St Paul's Church Plaza, S Methven St, Perth PH1 5NU Saturday May 24, 11am. Free Perthshire Brass forms one act on the Community Stage programme. Other acts will take place in various venues across the city, including cafe cabaret performances, pop-up drumming concerts and adventure circus workshops! For more information and ticket prices of each performance, visit the Perth Festival website or phone 01738 621031.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Estée Lauder Cos. Forecasts 9 Percent Drop in Sales in 2025, but Expects Return to Growth Next Year
Updated as of 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Estée Lauder Cos. has finally delivered a new full-year outlook to the market. More from WWD Beauty Brands Accelerate Their Formula 1 Drive Estée Lauder Brings Skin Longevity Concept to Costa Rica The 10 Best Body Sprays for Women to Mist on This Summer After scrapping its previous forecast in October, Estée Lauder said it expects sales to drop by as much as 9 percent in 2025 on the back of continued weakness in Asia and travel retail, but sees a return to growth next year if 'there is meaningful resolution of the recently enacted tariffs.' The bigger-than-expected annual drop comes on the back of a forecasted stronger double-digit net sales decline in the company's global travel retail business in the fourth quarter compared to the third quarter when travel retail declined 28 percent organically. It continues to shrink as a percentage of the business toward the low teens. Lauder also expects a high-single-digit organic net sales decline in Asia-Pacific for fiscal 2025, primarily driven by ongoing subdued consumer sentiment from Chinese consumers and the impact of the company's strategic exit of from the travel retail channel in Korea. Stéphane de La Faverie, president and chief executive officer, said: 'With the strategic reset of our travel retail business well underway to better reflect recent industry trends and market conditions, and provided there is meaningful resolution of the recently enacted tariffs to mitigate potential related negative impacts, we are confident in our ability to return to sales growth in fiscal 2026.' On the subject of tariffs, Akhil Shrivastava, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Lauder, added that it does not expect a material impact of fiscal 2025 profitability. But he stressed that 'unless meaningful resolution of trade negotiations is achieved, we do anticipate the high rate of tariffs to have a material impact in fiscal 2026.' As a result, Lauder is exploring additional cost savings and strategic pricing to help further mitigate some of these impacts and plans to provide more details in its August earnings call. At the beginning of April, President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping punitive tariffs on around 60 countries, sending the markets into a tailspin. He later stepped back, authorizing a 90-day pause — 'and a substantially lowered reciprocal tariff during this period' of 10 percent. Still, he upped import duties on China-made goods to 145 percent. Currently, 75 percent of what Lauder sells in the U.S. is either sourced from its manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Canada or covered under existing trade agreements. Roughly 25 percent of what it sells in China is sourced from its manufacturing plants in the U.S. 'We have strategies to potentially reduce that to below 10 percent, including leveraging products made in our manufacturing plants in Japan,' said Shrivastava. This comes as the third-quarter numbers came in better than expected, although all categories and geographies saw declines. Net sales for the third quarter decreased 10 percent to $3.6 billion, while organic net sales fell 9 percent. Analysts had forecast net sales of $3.52 billion. Adjusted diluted net earnings per common share decreased to 65 cents, compared with 97 cents, but above Wall Street forecasts for 29 cents. Skin care net sales slid 11 percent, primarily due to the decrease in the company's Asia travel retail business, which drove declines from Estée Lauder and La Mer. Makeup net sales decreased 7 percent, driven by declines from MAC, reflecting an unfavorable impact from the timing and lower level of shipments for new product launches compared to the prior-year period. Fragrance net sales fell 1 percent, dragged down by the Clinique Happy product franchise, and Estée Lauder retail softness at retail in Asia-Pacific. Hair care net sales decreased 10 percent. On a geographical basis, net sales in the Americas dropped 5 percent, by 16 percent in Europe, Middle East and Africa and 1 percent in Asia-Pacific. In February, Lauder announced plans to ramp up its restructuring program, part of the so-called profit recovery plan, and will eliminate between 5,800 and 7,000 positions. This includes the 3,000 already announced and is expected to be executed in fiscal 2025 and 2026 and completed in fiscal 2027. De La Faverie said that as of late April, it had approved initiatives to reduce more than 2,600 net positions. Best of WWD The Best Makeup Looks in Golden Globes History A Look Back at Golden Globes Best Makeup on the Red Carpet, From Megan Fox to Sophia Loren [PHOTOS] The Best Hairstyles in Golden Globes History Sign in to access your portfolio
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Can Fashion Trends Predict Economic Recessions?
Following US President 's announcement of broad and steep tariffs in April, many fear that the world economy might slip into a recession. Amid the apprehensions, terms like ' lipstick index ' and 'longer hemline' have caught a lot of attention. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Several beauty & fashion trends are often linked to predicting recessions, though experts caution they're more soft signals than reliable measures. Lipstick index The term was first coined in 2001 during the global recession by Leonard Lauder, former chairman of Estée Lauder. Lauder noticed that despite the financial crunch and people cutting back on spending, cosmetic sales, especially lipsticks, were rising. The term refers to how, during financial crises, people ditch big splurges and find satisfaction in purchasing smaller, more affordable luxuries like lipstick. Mascara index Similar to the lipstick index, the mascara index suggests that during economic downturns, sales of mascara (and eye makeup in general) go up. This became especially noticeable during the Covid-19 pandemic, when masks covered lips, and people focused more on eye makeup. Nail polish index Another offshoot of the lipstick index, the nail polish index proposes that during tough economic times, consumers turn to buying nail polish instead of bigger luxury items — it's an affordable treat that offers a little sense of indulgence without breaking the bank. Recession hair Coined in 2009 as a result of a stock market crash in 2008, this term refers to foregoing expensive haircut and styling appointments. Now, in 2025, TikTok users have renamed the trend as recession blonde or recession brunette. It refers to low-maintenance, natural-looking hair colour that's affordable to maintain, perfect for times when people are cutting back on spending. The Brunette Index is a playful, less formal economic theory suggesting that during tough times, people are likely to dye their hair darker. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Longer hemline A theory created by economist George Taylor in 1926 suggests that the length of a hemline closely relates to how well the economy is doing. Shorter hemlines indicate a thriving economy, while longer hemlines hint towards a poorly performing economy. The rise of corp core Corporate wear, now rebranded as 'Corp Core,' is taking over runways and wardrobes. Some claim the return of power dressing – sharp tailoring, structured blazers, and business chic – reflect a deeper cultural response to financial uncertainty. The rise of the corp core may be the latest indicator of recession fears. With hiring freezes, layoffs, and rising inflation, professionals are increasingly dressing to project authority and job security. Men's underwear index The Men's Underwear Index is another quirky economic indicator proposed by Leonard Lauder. It suggests that when the economy is doing well, men tend to buy more expensive, higher-quality underwear. On the other hand, during economic downturns, sales of men's underwear – particularly luxury or higher-end brands – decrease as people opt for more budget-friendly options. The idea behind it is that underwear, being a relatively private and personal purchase, is one of the first areas where men make adjustments when their discretionary spending is limited. — Compiled by Aakanksha Ahire
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
WILLIAMS SONOMA, WILLIAMS SONOMA HOME, POTTERY BARN KIDS AND POTTERY BARN TEEN EXPAND COLLABORATION WITH AERIN
New Collections Celebrate Signature Style of Aerin Lauder's Lifestyle Brand Including a Debut Launch with Pottery Barn Teen SAN FRANCISCO, April 08, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen, portfolio brands of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) the world's largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced today the expansion of the popular collaboration with AERIN, the luxury lifestyle brand inspired by the style of its founder, Aerin Lauder. The expansion builds on the successful collections with Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home and Pottery Barn Kids, and marks the first time Pottery Barn Teen has collaborated with AERIN. Rooted in Aerin Lauder's classic yet modern design aesthetic, the new collections for kitchen, outdoor, home, baby, kid and teen spaces are based on the belief that living beautifully can be functional and comfortable. "I am excited to expand our collaborations with Williams Sonoma and Pottery Barn Kids and introduce our first assortment with Pottery Barn Teen," says Aerin Lauder, Founder and Creative Director of AERIN. "Each of these collections reflects the effortless sensibility of beauty and function, creating spaces that are both stylish and comfortable. From the timeless elegance of the Williams Sonoma pieces to the playful, thoughtful designs for Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen, this partnership brings my vision of living beautifully to every stage of life." Inspired by Lauder's signature style and love for entertaining, the AERIN for Williams Sonoma expansion infuses new colors options onto popular tabletop and entertaining collections and adds new collectible pieces like bakeware and décor items. The new collection showcases Lauder's affinity for natural rattan pieces, hand-painted ceramics, embroidered linens and dinnerware that features blue, pink and green blooms. These elegant products complement the popular AERIN for Williams Sonoma and AERIN for Williams Sonoma Home collections, with expansion to the Williams Sonoma Home collaboration launching later this year. "Aerin Lauder has an extraordinary ability to design products that feel both luxurious and livable," said Williams Sonoma and Williams Sonoma Home President, Felix Carbullido. "Our latest collaboration expansion adds additional pieces to our popular assortment that continues to inspire our customers to elevate everyday living." The new collection for Pottery Barn Kids and inaugural collaboration with Pottery Barn Teen brings AERIN's love of florals, delicate prints and thoughtful design details to nursery, kids, teen and dorm spaces. The Pottery Barn Kids textiles feature charming gingham and floral woodland patterns, including a sweet fawn motif, along with scalloped accents that add a playful feel. Textiles and giftables can be embroidered with a monogram or name for a personalized touch. The debut Pottery Barn Teen collection showcases romantic florals in soft pinks and blues, complemented by lush green vines, creating a serene and inviting bedroom or lounge space. The furniture for both Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen collections incorporate elegant lattice and raffia detailing true to AERIN's signature style, crafted with the quality and safety standards Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen are known for. "We chose AERIN as a partner because of the brand's elegant aesthetic and our shared focus of quality designs that are crafted to last," said Jennifer Kellor, President, Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen. "The collaboration started in nursery and kid spaces, rooted in Aerin Lauder's experience as a mother, and has since expanded into Pottery Barn Teen to serve even more life stages." For more information, please visit and Follow along on social @williamssonoma, @williamssonomahome, @potterybarnkids, @potterybarnteen and @aerin. ABOUT WILLIAMS-SONOMA. INC. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the world's largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer. The company's brands — Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, West Elm, Williams Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, Mark and Graham, and GreenRow — represent distinct merchandise strategies that are marketed through e-commerce, direct-mail catalogs and retail stores. These brands collectively support The Key Rewards, our loyalty and credit card program that offers members exclusive benefits. We operate in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom and have unaffiliated franchisees that operate stores in the Middle East, the Philippines, Mexico, South Korea and India. ABOUT WILLIAMS SONOMA Since its founding by Chuck Williams in 1956, the Williams Sonoma brand has been bringing people together around food. A member of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) portfolio of brands, Williams Sonoma is a leading specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home, providing world-class service and an engaging customer experience. Products include cookware, cooks' tools, cutlery, electrics, bakeware, food, tabletop and bar, outdoor, cookbooks, as well as furniture, lighting and decorative accessories. Each store offers cooking classes and tastings conducted by expert culinary staff. A comprehensive gift registry program for weddings and other special events is available in stores and online. On customers can find recipes, tips, and techniques that help them create delicious meals. Williams Sonoma can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube. Williams Sonoma is also part of The Key Rewards, a free-to-join loyalty program that offers members exclusive benefits across the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. family of brands. ABOUT POTTERY BARN KIDS Introduced in 1999, Pottery Barn Kids offers exclusive home furnishings available online and in stores globally to create kid-friendly, eco-conscious, stylish, and innovative spaces. Pottery Barn Kids' mission is to bring the utmost in quality design, sustainability, and safety into every family's home. Products are rigorously tested to meet the highest child safety standards and are expertly crafted from the best materials to last beyond the childhood years. Pottery Barn Kids is a member of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) and participates in The Key Rewards, a free-to-join loyalty program that offers members exclusive benefits across the family of brands. ABOUT POTTERY BARN TEEN Introduced in 2003, Pottery Barn Teen offers home furnishings and solutions to create spaces that reflect who teens are and how they live. Available online and in stores globally, Pottery Barn Teen brings the best in quality design with a focus on eco-friendly and sustainable materials that have a low impact on the environment. Pottery Barn Dorm, launched in 2010, is Pottery Barn Teen's offering of dorm furniture and essentials with the same quality and commitment to style. Pottery Barn Teen is a member of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) and participates in The Key Rewards, a free-to-join loyalty program that offers members exclusive benefits across the family of brands. ABOUT AERIN AERIN is a global luxury lifestyle and beauty brand inspired by the signature style of its founder, Aerin Lauder. Based on the premise that living beautifully should be effortless, the brand develops curated collections in the worlds of beauty, fashion accessories, and home décor. With a passion for entertaining, art, travel, fashion and design, Aerin's own lifestyle serves as a focal point of inspiration for the brand. Classic, but always with a modern point of view, every piece is created to make life more beautiful with a sense of ease and refinement. WSM-PR View source version on Contacts PR@ PR@ PR@ Sign in to access your portfolio
