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Times
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Times
Belt up! Cummerbunds are back — plus more trends to know now
Find out what's heating up (and cooling down) in our weekly barometer of trends from fashion to pop culture. You'd be forgiven for thinking that cummerbunds were a relic of the past — but fashion's finest have declared the Eighties wedding classic cool again. At the recent Met Gala Madonna stepped out in a white suit with a matching cummerbund designed by Haider Akermann for Tom Ford. Elsewhere, Drew Barrymore, Paul Mescal and Industry's Marisa Abela have all recently tucked their white dress shirts into one, while Laura Dern paired her custom Gucci sash with a sheer lace top. For a modern dapper take on the look, note Ncuti Gatwa ditching the dickie bow in favour of a collarless satin blouse, or follow Glenn Powell and Nicholas Hoult's all-black, top button undone approach. *Digs out old suit for a rethink* Unless you've been living under a Damon Albarn-shaped rock, you will have definitely maybe heard about the reunion of the brothers Gallagher. Mad fer it? Pop culture certainly is, with a supersonic level of Liam and Noel-inspired stuff coming your way. First up is The Battle, a play touring the UK until mid-July, written by John 'Kill Your Friends' Niven about the Britpop chart battle in 1995, when Blur's Country House competed with Oasis's Roll with It for the No 1 spot. See also Laugh Forever — an Edinburgh Fringe show featuring an as yet unnamed group of stand-ups telling their favourite Britpop gags, from August 11. In the book world there's The Secret Diaries of Liam and Noel Gallagher (Century £10.99, out now), a parody novel from Bruno Vincent, the wag behind Five on Brexit Island. 'What makes Oasis worthy of parody is the continuous punching, swearing, threats, booze,' he says. 'But being parodied is really a compliment.' We can also expect a film, Live '25, from the Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, following the gang on their summer jaunt. Just don't look back in anger … You can tell a trend has hit stratospheric levels when fashion brands start getting in on the act. Or should that be getting in on the bat, as padel — aka the world's fastest-growing sport, not to be confused with the similar but different pickleball (IYKYK) — emerges as hot fashion property. Brands ranging from Armani to Varley and Oysho are jumping on the bandwagon with collections inspired by the game this summer. Think preppy sweatshirts, visors and plenty of squeaky-clean white — pleated skirts worn with oversized sweats is very much the vibe here. See you on the court. Mexico continues to flex its cultural muscle. A new book, A Caged Dog Barks the Fiercest by the photographer Ryan O'Toole Collett, features striking portraits and candid conversations with some of the people (above left) that call Mexico City (aka CDMX) home; published by Dover Street Market, it has coffee-table clout. Speaking of home, Mexican interiors are heating up, with Google searches up a staggering 5,000 per cent year on year. Think saturated colour, texture and tradition — for example, Perla Valiterra's vibrant blue glazed bowls (below left, £160 for four, and the glazed Paloma tiles (below right, £1 each, Meanwhile, the cult Latin American restaurant Tigermilk (above right) is landing in London this month. Expect tableside guacamole-making and maracuya tiramisu — a passionfruit version of the classic. ¡Muy bueno! Happy birthday to a modern icon. No, we're not talking Taylor Swift but the Loewe Puzzle bag, which turns ten this year. To celebrate, the Spanish house is reimagining the classic in a pink suede version that features patchwork detailing as a nod to the Seventies. The perfect match for summer denim. Additional words: Phoebe McDowell, Karen Dacre and Hannah Connolly
BBC News
a day ago
- Business
- BBC News
Locals 'should not be put out' by Oasis gigs
Locals should not be "put out" when Oasis play a series of gigs in Manchester, a council leader has said The band are playing five huge concerts at Heaton Park in July, with some people living nearby saying they are "apprehensive" over the disruption. Residents in Prestwich told BBC Radio Manchester during previous events they had experienced gridlock on the roads, litter on the street and fans urinating in City Council leader Bev Craig said nearby restaurants would receive a boost in trade and a community impact fund would "benefit local people". Liam and Noel Gallagher are reuniting for the 2025 tour, which includes five sold out gigs in the grounds of the council-owned Heaton Park on 11, 12, 16, 19 and 20 July. Manchester City Council said the shows, alongside the annual Parklife Festival in June and other performances, would bring in £375,000 in profit for the year 2025-26.A community impact fund, which was set up for Parklife in 2024, generated £45,000 for community groups based around Heaton said: "The key thing for us is making sure that no resident is put out by what should be an iconic time for the city to celebrate". Robert Younge, 73, has lived on Bury Old Road, opposite Heaton Park, for 40 said revellers in the past had not been respectful of neighbours. "They're wrecking the area," he said. "I've caught them climbing over the wall and relieving themselves - but what can you say to kids who've got no manners." About 80,000 Oasis fans will be at Heaton Park each night for five concerts in Bury Old Road in Prestwich, there are pubs, restaurants and takeaways which have said they will benefit from an influx of tens of thousands of music fans. Jade Field, 33, manager of Armstrongs Fish and Chip shop, said: "It's pretty fun to watch them going to the concerts and having a nice time in their crazy outfits. "We prepare by doubling-up on all our orders, including chips and sausages. The queues are always out the door". Nissen Lewis, 38, who opened Benny's Bistro more than two years ago, said he was also expecting to benefit from the crowds and would also be stocking up with more supplies."Thousands of people will be walking past. We provide American-style food like burgers, chicken wings and messy fries," he said. "The footfall is crazy, so I'll have to prepare for the Oasis gigs and order extra food". Emily Foort moved into her house on Bury Old Road earlier this year. She said: "We have been warned that the streets get trashed. We are quite nervous and apprehensive - but we have got tickets for one of the Oasis concerts."Trams in Manchester city centre will face disruption during the gigs. No services will run from Piccadilly Gardens to Piccadilly Station as the Metrolink network is having a £150m upgrade, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) said on Thursday. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas to and via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE The bombshell truth behind the Oasis 'reunion': Insiders tell ALISON BOSHOFF everything that is really going on behind the scenes and why Noel and Liam are having to be kept apart as their world tour nears
Walking into a recording studio last week, wearing sensible, comfortable trainers and carrying a hot water bottle – to aid his creaking back – Noel Gallagher looked like a man with the weight of the world on his shoulders. And no wonder. Noel, 58, is extremely busy. With just 34 days to go before the opening act of the long-awaited Oasis reunion tour, he's been rehearsing, fixing musical arrangements, nailing down the set-list and making sure that he, Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs, Gem Archer, Andy Bell and Mikey Rowe are able to recreate some of the magic which made them the biggest British band of the Nineties.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Real reason behind Oasis' reunion and the truth behind Noel and Liam Gallagher's reconciliation 'revealed'
The truth behind Noel and Liam Gallagher 's reconciliation and subsequent Oasis reunion has been revealed. According to reports, fans of the band have Noel's daughter Anais to thank for the long-awaited reunion tour. The model, 25, is said to have helped bring the estranged siblings back together after 'planting the idea' of a reconciliation. Anais is also said to have helped piece together the set list and give an insight into what younger fans might want to hear. According to The Sun, a source said: 'Anais could tell her dad really wanted both his brothers, Liam and Paul, by his side after the split so was determined to get them back in touch.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. They continued: 'She gets on great with Liam's sons Gene and Lennon so she asked them if their dad would be willing to hear her out. 'It enabled her to plant the idea of a reconciliation on both sides. Thanks to her close relationship with Liam, she was able to call him. Once Liam called Noel, the rest was left up to them.' Anais has frequently been seen with her cousins Molly, Lennon, and Gene with them often attending events together. Molly's mother is Lisa Moorish, who Liam had a brief relationship with while he was married to Patsy Kensit in 1998. Liam did not meet Molly until 2018 after which he expressed hope he would remain in her life. Liam shares Lennon, 25, with ex Patsy Kensit, and Gene, 23, whose mother is Nicole Appleton who he dated following his divorce from Patsy in 2000. Noel also has Donovan, 17, with ex wife Sara MacDonald, who he split from in 2023. Oasis sensationally split in 2009 after a backstage bust-up - devastating their loyal fan base. Anais is also said to have helped piece together the set list and give an insight into what younger fans might want to hear (pictured above in 2015) In the 14 years that have followed, a feud and bitter fighting has ensued with the brothers trading insults back and forth in interviews and social media. But this year, the pair are reuniting for a huge world tour, and have dates booked across the UK, America, South America and Asia in 2025. Anais hit back at 'ageist and misogynist' fans who complained about young people jumping on the Oasis bandwagon since the brothers announced their long-awaited reunion. Social media sites were awash with the band's older fans complaining that 'Suddenly everyone loves Oasis' and arguing that they deserve priority when it came to getting tickets for the shows next summer. Taking to TikTok to express her anger, she said: 'One thing I won't stand for is the ageism and the misogyny around people getting tickets.' 'Sorry if a 19-year-old girl in a pink cowboy hat wants to be there, I will have my friendship bracelets ready.' She also showed her support for a fellow user, Josie, who wrote, 'What do you mean everyone suddenly loves Oasis? Everyone has always loved them. They're one of the most famous bands in the entire world.' 'Don't try and gatekeep Oasis because you can't gatekeep probably the most famous band to come out of the UK. Literally, the entirety of Britain is Oasis fans.' Anais has become a firm fixture on her father's side, accompanying his solo band High Flying Birds on tour in 2023 and directing a documentary of the trip. She said: 'I know he likes to think differently, but I love my dad's music genuinely more than anything. I bang out Oasis and Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds in my room super-loud all the time.' The Mail revealed last summer that Anais and Liam Gallagher's son, Gene, led the way in fixing their feud and convincing their dads to reunite after 15 years. A friend of the stars revealed: 'Anais and Gene led the way by showing their dads that they could set aside their differences.' 'They have made no bones about it, they told their dads that they love their old music and wanted to see them on the stage together.' Anais previously threw her support behind the news of Oasis' reunion by posting photos of her dad and uncle from the nineties and declaring: 'Summer 2025' She also reposted the band's announcement video and their statement: 'The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised.'
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Real reason Oasis reunited – and it's all down to woman who has already picked the setlist including rarely heard hits
IT is the biggest reunion in rock – but Oasis's comeback may not have happened at all if it hadn't been for some delicate, behind-the-scenes diplomacy by one particular person. Step forward Anais Gallagher, Noel's eldest daughter, who has been revealed as the gutsy go-between who has seemingly pulled off what years of fan pleading and big-money offers failed to do. 7 7 7 7 And the plucky model has even had a hand in helping shape the band's set list, by providing crucial insight into what the Mancunian legends ' Gen-Z fans might want to hear on the 41-date reunion tour. The Sun can reveal that Anais, who is from Noel' s first marriage to Meg Mathews, worked tirelessly to reconcile her dad and uncle following Noel's split from Sara MacDonald. So Anais, 25, figured the breakdown of her dad's marriage could be an opportunity to get her old man back together with his feisty brother and the band that made him a megastar. An insider said: 'Anais was one of the biggest sources of comfort and support for Noel following his divorce. "She was the one that was helping him get back on his feet and return to doing things he loved that had fallen by the wayside. 'Over the years, Noel had offered an olive branch to Liam, but he'd never taken it up. 'Anais could tell her dad really wanted both his brothers, Liam and Paul, by his side after the split so was determined to get them back in touch. Fighting with Noel 'She gets on great with Liam's sons Gene and Lennon so she asked them if their dad would be willing to hear her out. 'They said they thought he would be receptive, so she then asked Liam to reach out to his brother to lend support. 'Liam's always wanted Oasis back together so he got in touch.' Ironically, the Wonderwall crooners fell out back in May 2000 because Liam allegedly questioned the paternity of Anais while fighting with Noel in Spain — leading Noel to leave the band for a second time. Anais has maintained a close relationship with outspoken Liam, who is saved in her phone as 'uncle'. Anais, who has modelled for Dolce and Gabbana, is close friends with her cousins Gene, 23, and Lennon, 25, and the group often go on nights out together. Fans had hoped Noel's divorce would lead to a reconciliation for the band, but they were left hanging for more than a year. The source said: 'It was all very slow-going behind the scenes to get the brothers talking again. 'Anais spending so much time with her dad allowed her to realise how much he missed his brother, despite the jibes they both made. 'It enabled her to plant the idea of a reconciliation on both sides. Thanks to her close relationship with Liam, she was able to call him. 'She worked hard to make sure they didn't look back in anger, if you like. 'Once Liam called Noel, the rest was left up to them.' The brothers announced their reunion in August last year, sparking a frenzy as fans went into overdrive to get their hands on tickets. It's expected that the band will make millions from their world tour, which kicks off in July. 7 7 And in further good news for Liam, he is about to become a grandfather for the first time. His daughter Molly Moorish, 27, announced two weeks ago she was expecting her first child with Liverpool footballer boyfriend Nathaniel Phillips. Molly, whose mother Lisa had a short-lived relationship with Liam in 1998, was estranged from her dad for 19 years but they are reconciled. In interviews, Anais said: 'With my family, what you see is what you get. They are really hard-working people. 'With my dad, I would always go to him for help or advice — it's very funny that a rock star from the 90s is like the most level-headed person I know. 'He's definitely the guiding force in my life.' And it's safe to say that Anais has Noel's ear. Last month, The Sun revealed that she had encouraged her dad to distance himself from disgraced comedian Russell Brand. Limit hangovers Brand has been charged with rape and sexual assaults relating to four women. He has denied all the allegations. A source said: 'Anais realised that her dad's close links to Brand wasn't a good look. "She's very PR savvy. There was a discussion and Noel agreed cutting ties was best. 'Anais, Noel, and the rest of the family are horrified at Brand's alleged behaviour and had no idea what was going on.' And her influence on Noel doesn't end there. She is helping to run her dad's social media and is on his company's payroll. The source said: 'Anais does a lot on social media to make money, so it's a natural fit for her to help her dad out. 'She knows what does and doesn't work for Generation Z, whereas Noel doesn't. 'It's given them more of a chance to bond. "Noel hired her because she is genuinely good at her job, not because she is his child.' The dedicated daughter is also helping with the song selection for the tour. The source added: ' Anais has helped with the tour set list by looking at what has done well on TikTok with the younger generation. 'As a result, [the song] Bonehead's Bank Holiday will be played live by Oasis for the first time. "They'll also play Digsy's Dinner, and Talk Tonight. 'She wants to help Oasis gain younger fans as well as their long-standing fans.' The Oasis reunion announcement has been marred by older fans hitting out at younger people getting tickets, something Anais has been very vocal about on social media. On TikTok, she wrote: 'One thing I won't stand for is the ageism and the misogyny around people getting tickets. 'Sorry, if a 19-year-old girl in a pink cowboy hat wants to be there, I will have my friendship bracelets ready.' Grumpy fans have claimed that the band would hate stuff put up by young people on TikTok. Sometimes people put this hyper-aggressive masculine ideology into what they think that my dad and my uncle are going to be like Anais Gallagher In an interview with Hello! Anais hit back, saying they were wrong. She told the magazine: 'I see this all the time, actually, where someone will post a funny video or a cover song and people would say '[Oasis] would hate this'. 'No, no, you hate this. "Sometimes people put this hyper-aggressive masculine ideology into what they think that my dad and my uncle are going to be like. 'They're actually a lot more accepting than the fans are.' Anais plans to be stage-side to support her father throughout the reunion run. She joked in an interview that her aims for the year were to: 'Limit the amount of hangovers I have after all the Oasis concerts, remember to take my supplements and drink a lot of water.' Whether she can manage to keep her dad and uncle in a similar state remains to be seen. 7
