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4 days ago
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Gwyneth Paltrow Flaunts Her Abs in a Tiny String Bikini Paired with Coastal Boxers
Gwyneth Paltrow welcomed summer by showing off some of her favorite pieces from the Goop Memorial Day weekend sale. The lifestyle maven posed in a navy blue string bikini paired with pinstriped boxers in one photo. Paltrow also went glam in a plunging black swimsuit with cutouts on the Paltrow is getting in the summer spirit. As the wellness guru kicked off the season over the weekend, she took a moment from her Memorial Day weekend festivities to serve up some summer style inspiration. In between the crisp pinstriped dresses, poplin dress shirts, and cozy wrap cardigans, Paltrow gave her 8.7 million followers a look at her go-to summer swimsuit in a tiny navy blue string bikini that put her toned abs front and center. Sharing a few of her favorite pieces from the Goop sale, Paltrow was the epitome of effortless quiet luxury as she posed in an array of chic looks. Starting off her Monday, May 26 Instagram carousel with a seemingly demure midi-length khaki skirt paired with a menswear-inspired button up that flashed a matching bra underneath, the Shakespeare in Love actress quickly shifted the style category to swimwear. In the second photo, Paltrow could be seen seemingly makeup-free and with wet blonde hair while snapping a bikini mirror selfie. Posing next to a rattan chair, the star showed off a tiny navy blue string bikini trimmed with gold hardware accents on the halterneck strap. Flashing several inches of toned midriff, she paired the look with $105 high-waisted white boxers with a subtle white and blue striped pattern from Goop's line. Posting a slew of dreamy coastal designs, structural sweaters, and vintage-inspired sundresses, Paltrow also showed off a dramatic one-piece swimsuit that was a sartorial 180 from her classic bikini. The plunging black swimsuit scooped all the way down to her belly button and featured a high-cut design on the legs as well as large cutouts on the side that bared most of Paltrow's torso. The entrepreneur, who appeared to be at a Goop event in New York City, paired the glam swimwear piece with a two-piece navy blue cover-up set made out of an open-weave crochet material. Wearing her blonde hair in a sleek straight design and accentuating her features with a bronzed complexion and smokey black eyeliner, Paltrow accessorized her cool girl swimwear look with a pair of pointy-toed brown leather slides. Read the original article on InStyle
San Francisco Chronicle
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Punk band releases record that ‘smells like Gwyneth Paltrow's vagina'
An Australian punk band that toured with BottleRock headliners Green Day earlier this year has released a limited-edition vinyl record infused with a scent they claim smells like Gwyneth Paltrow 's private parts. Titled '¯_(ツ)_/¯,' the scratch-and-sniff vinyl for Private Function's latest release is inspired by the Goop candle famously labeled 'This Smells Like My Vagina,' once sold by Paltrow's wellness brand. The candle, which has since become a high-priced collector's item, now goes for more than $700 online after selling out through Goop. 'This was potentially the greatest thing anyone had ever done, and everyone at Private Function was beyond impressed,' guitarist Lauren Hester said in an Instagram video Wednesday, May 21. 'We immediately tried to buy one, but due to the overwhelming demand, it sold out instantly.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by PRIVATE FUNCTION (@privatefunction69) Undeterred, the band commissioned a French perfumer to analyze and replicate the candle's scent. The result was infused into a special 'Goopy' edition of the vinyl, which went for $150 AUD (about $96 USD) before quickly selling out. '$700 USD dollars to smell Gwyneth Paltrow's vagina is quite frankly classist,' Hester said. 'We at Private Function think that every working class person deserves to have access to the smell 24 hours a day.' This isn't the group's first unconventional vinyl release. Their 2022 album, '370HSSV 0773H,' was pressed with the band members' urine sealed inside. A previous release featured vinyl embedded with bags of white powder. In March, Private Function joined Green Day and AFI, two Bay Area punk veterans, on the Australian leg of their stadium tour. Fans still curious about Paltrow's fragrances can visit Goop's Marin County location at 2215 Larkspur Landing Circle. The company's former San Francisco store, located at 2121 Fillmore St., closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Business Mayor
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Mayor
Gwyneth Paltrow's ‘vagina candle' is still burning bright – at five times the original price
I have a foolproof way to make millions. It's a little tricky to execute, but hear me out, OK? Step one: find a time machine. Step two: travel back to 2020. Step three: quickly, before they all get nabbed, buy the entire stock of the This Smells Like My Vagina candle that Gwyneth Paltrow notoriously sold on Goop for $75 a pop. Then come back to 2025 and sell them on eBay for $400 each. Seriously, that's what they are going for now. We're talking a 433% return! How do I know this? Not, to be clear, because I am spending my evenings searching for vagina-scented candles. No, I know this because the chatter around Paltrow's candle is impossible to fully extinguish; it keeps popping back up in the news. In 2021, for example, there was a big hoo-hah because a Texas man claimed that the candle exploded on his bedside table. No one was injured but a lawsuit was filed for the Texas man and others who 'through no fault of their own, bought defective and dangerous vagina-scented candles'. That case was later dropped. The candles are now back in the headlines because Paltrow was speaking at an event called the Mindvalley Manifesting Summit over the weekend and revealed that her famous creation originally started off as a joke. The perfume team were apparently messing around with scents when she said, 'Oh, that smells like … you know.' And, well, you know what happens next. Paltrow also revealed that she thinks her candle was very 'punk rock' and challenged the shame around female sexuality. And if you don't agree, she thinks you should 'go fuck yourself'. Anyway, back to the details of my get-rich-quick plan. A time machine might seem preposterous but, according to the Mindvalley Manifesting Summit's website, manifesting means 'bending time and reality through intention, intuition and aligned action'. So manifest the damn thing and start getting that vagina candle money! Perhaps you're wondering if it wouldn't be easier to just manifest a bunch of cash instead? Yes, come to think of it, probably. Although, honestly, you shouldn't take financial advice from me. I started my working life as a corporate lawyer, then went into advertising, and now I am a freelance writer. Instead of climbing the career ladder chasing pay rises I slithered down it chasing pay cuts. Still, here I am living the dream and writing about vaginas for a living. It's very punk rock! Arwa Mahdawi is a Guardian columnist
CNN
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Kim Kardashian and the checkered history of celebrity courtroom dressing
Kim Kardashian arrived at the courthouse in central Paris earlier this month composed, collected, and dripping in an estimated $8 million worth of jewelry. The ensemble was a bold choice, considering she was appearing at her own robbery trial, over one of the most audacious celebrity heists in modern history. She arrived alongside her mother Kris Jenner to testify against the so-called 'grandpa robbers' (some suspects in their 60s and 70s, one of which died before the case went to trial, while another developed Alzheimer's and was deemed unfit to stand), who are facing charges for armed robbery, kidnapping and conspiracy after allegedly stealing $10 million worth of cash and jewelry from the A-lister, who was held at gunpoint, during a trip to Paris in October 2016. At the trial, Kardashian was bespectacled in Alaïa sunglasses, her form accentuated in a vintage John Galliano black skirt-suit with a plunging neckline and sizeable side-slit. Kardashian's neck alone was encircled with over 52 carats — courtesy of a tear-drop-shaped necklace from Samer Halimeh — which she paired with diamond earrings, a 4.55 carat Repossi diamond over-the-ear cuff and a white gold and diamond pavé version by Briony Raymond. The striking Halimeh piece felt like a revenge necklace signalling Kardashian's unique ability to easily replace millions of dollars' worth of precious jewels. To some on social media, this served as a gauché reminder of seemingly bottomless wealth. But for NYU fashion law professor and 'The Laws of Style' author Douglas Hand, it was a symbol of defiance. 'Her choice of jewelry really underscored the fact that she wants to announce that she's reclaiming her power after this traumatic event,' Hand told CNN over the phone. 'If I were advising her from both a business perspective and a legal perspective, I think you'd want to signal that you are a survivor.' The power of a carefully considered courtroom outfit should never be underestimated. In 2023, when Gwyneth Paltrow was taken to court for a personal injury claim over a skiing accident, she wore a series of understated, luxurious looks — including a loden coat from The Row, pants by Proenza Schouler, boots by Celine and a number of her own branded sweaters — that swayed the online demographic in her favor. Several fans took to social media to rate her looks out of ten, while some even sought to recreate them at home. What could have easily become a brand-damaging episode — Paltrow's expensive taste in ski instructors and her decision to have a post-crash massage were key elements of the prosecution — surprisingly became a masterclass in the soft power of fashion. Ultimately, the jury unanimously sided with Paltrow and found her not liable. Similarly, when author E. Jean Carroll appeared in court to testify against US President Trump in 2023, accusing him of sexually abusing her in a Bergdorf Goodman store in 1996, the writer curated a series of decorous earth-toned tailored dresses, smart jackets and off-white overcoats, which presented her as the antithesis of the 'whack job' Trump had tried to label her. Despite denying the allegations and publicly insulting Carroll for making the claim, Trump was found liable for sexual assault battery and Carroll received $5 million in damages. (A year later, she was awarded another $83.3 million for defamation.) Elsewhere, celebrities including Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B have enlisted their regular red carpet stylists to help create courtroom looks that still feel authentic to them: sharp tailored suits (worn shirtless, however) with hair cut into razor-sharp bobs. According to Hand, the consideration that goes into courtroom clothes isn't merely an exercise in vanity. '(These outfits) are pretty choreographed by any well-advised litigant,' he said. 'For high profile litigants, courtroom dress is usually an attempt to dispel any appearance of wrongdoing, whether you're charged with a crime or you're embroiled in some dispute or a nasty divorce.' The right ensemble can also help promise 'some degree of credibility,' added Hand. This seems to be the strategy of music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who during his ongoing trial on federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering has avoided all iterations of masculine power-suiting and instead opted for soft sweaters, glasses and undyed grey hair. The result, some argue, is a curated image that seems like a far cry from the alleged crimes. 'Your apparel choices speak before you do,' Hand added. 'That's incredibly important, particularly in a high stakes situation like a court of law.' For almost as long as celebrities have been breaking the law, they have at least been dressing for the occasion. In 2002, Winona Ryder arrived at her shoplifting trial (she was accused of stealing more than $5,500 of designer goods from Saks Fifth Avenue) dressed in a Marc Jacobs trompe l'oeil knit dress that has since gone down in fashion history. Her sartorial strategy was clear: midi-skirts and dresses that were elegant, prim and demure, worn with headbands for a youthful earnestness. 'How nice to see a defendant rise above the tried-and-true dark suit and opt for a more fashionable facade,' wrote Robin Givhan at the time, in a tongue-in-cheek report for the Washington Post. Unfortunately, no matter how much her hemline communicated sweetness and light, Ryder was still found guilty and sentenced to 480 hours of community service, a $3,700 fine and 36 months of probation. When rapper Lil' Kim was on trial for perjury in 2004, she coordinated her tailored pinstripe suit vest and slacks with those worn by her attorney Mel Sachs. In fact, several of her courtroom looks were reportedly personally gifted by Marc Jacobs — a close friend of the musician — who provided her with modest sandy-colored suits and bouclé twin-sets. But too heavy an emphasis on fashion can also backfire. When Martha Stewart was brought to trial for insider trading in 2004, her choice to wear a mink stole and chestnut-colored Hermés Birkin bag sparked controversy. 'The Birkin did little to promote the image of an approachable woman who has struggled up from humble roots,' wrote the New York Times that same year. 'Instead, it cemented an image of her as a pampered fat cat seemingly willing to snatch money from an Average Joe Stockholder.' Meanwhile, when Michael Jackson arrived at court in 2005 after being accused of child molestation (he was later acquitted), the pop star showed up dressed in flamboyant brocaded vests and dazzling waistcoat jewelry — much like what he wore on stage. Ideally, said Hand, celebrities want to aim for a 'sober' outfit that feels 'conservative to emphasize trustworthiness.' Anything else risks sending a message of flagrance, which can sour jurors fast. Earlier this year, the realms of fashion and law enforcement intertwined even further when rapper A$AP Rocky appeared in a Los Angeles court facing charges of two counts of felony assault, one with a firearm. Rocky, who recently co-chaired the 2025 Met Gala, arrived at his trial looking strikingly dapper. His gabardine trench coat, wool chiné pants and striped satin shirt worn with sunglasses was a sophisticated, stylish take on courtroom dressing. Upon first glance, it looked like the type of paparazzi-style campaign Rocky has starred in for Italian luxury label Bottega Veneta. A few days later, a press blast distributed to journalists confirmed that Rocky had been kitted out head-to-toe in Saint Laurent. When the media alert was sent, Rocky — who has now been acquitted on all charges — was still the lead suspect in an ongoing criminal trial. But Saint Laurent was not deterred by the questionable backdrop, continuing to send multiple releases after each new courtroom appearance. It surprised even a senior fashion public relations executive in London, who said they would advise PRs to avoid sharing outfit details and shopping links when pieces have been worn to sensitive events. 'It's not appropriate to be shouting about them wearing your brand in those contexts,' they said. 'It's tacky.' (Saint Laurent did not respond to requests from CNN for comment.) But the French luxury house isn't the only brand hoping to captialize on the free press that comes with highly publicized lawsuits. In 2024, Anna Delvey — the 'fake heiress' who was found guilty of grand larceny, among other financial crimes, in 2019 — used one of her immigration court appearances to promote emerging fashion label Shao New York by wearing a custom outfit by the brand (the designer is a client of the OutLaw Agency, a venture Delvey began with publicisit Kelly Cutrone in 2023). In Kardashian's case, she was not appearing as a person convicted of a crime but rather a veritable victim. 'The appearance of wrongdoing was not anything that she needed to address,' said Hand. Instead of sending a message to the judge and jury, as is usually the goal of a celebrity courtroom outfit, Kardashian's diamonds spoke directly to the public. What they were really intended to say, however, isn't crystal clear.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Harvey Weinstein Knocks Gwyneth Paltrow, Calls Accusations A 'Complete Fabrication'
Harvey Weinstein dismissed his accusers and insisted on his innocence in a new jailhouse interview, calling his past behavior 'immoral' but not illegal. Speaking with right-wing commentator Candace Owens in a conversation she partially released on YouTube Tuesday, the disgraced producer, who is currently being retried for rape in New York, repeated his claim that he was 'wrongfully convicted,' while admitting to making 'mistakes' in his transactional relationships with women in the film industry. Addressing Gwyneth Paltrow's accusations that he came on to her after casting her in 1996's 'Emma,' Weinstein said, 'It's a complete fabrication, you know, about my relationship with Gwyneth. I didn't put my hands on her. I didn't touch her.' Paltrow told The New York Times in 2017 that, two decades earlier, Weinstein invited her to his room at the Peninsula Beverly Hills, touched her, and suggested she let him give her a massage. Weinstein acknowledged he 'made a pass' at her during what began as a business meeting. 'As I was walking out the door, I said, 'I'd love you to give me a massage.' And that was it. I didn't put my hand on her. I didn't touch her. I definitely made a pass… but that was the sum total of that situation.' Weinstein confirmed that Brad Pitt, who was dating Paltrow at the time, confronted him afterward. 'She did have Brad call me, and Brad, very manly, very cool, just said, 'Don't do that again.' And that was that.' Representatives for Paltrow did not immediately respond to HuffPost's request for comment. Weinstein also took issue with Paltrow portraying herself as a vulnerable young star, describing the daughter of producer Bruce Paltrow and actor Blythe Danner as someone who didn't need his help to succeed in Hollywood. 'She's the daughter of a wealthy TV producer, a great man, and Blythe Danner, a great actress, with Steven Spielberg as her godfather,' he said. 'She didn't need me to succeed. She could have just said, 'Harvey asked me for a massage. I'm never working with him again.'' Calling their 11-movie run together a 'great partnership,' he denied Paltrow's claims that the dynamic was 'abusive.' 'Anybody who was there, who witnessed that relationship, it just turned into total friends,' Weinstein said. 'There's pictures of her hugging me when I was sick and in the hospital and didn't think I was gonna make it in 1999.' 'Gwyneth, at the Golden Globes, said, 'Bomber, we miss you.' She got up and made a speech about me,' he said. 'Nobody asked her to do that. In her Academy speech, she thanks me.' Weinstein also addressed rape allegations from actor Rose McGowan, claiming their 1997 encounter at the Sundance Film Festival was consensual and that he only paid her $100,000 to hide his infidelity from his wife. 'I settled with Rose McGowan,' he told Owens. 'I gave her $100,000, you know, to say…just don't tell my wife, don't get me in trouble.' Woman Testifies That Harvey Weinstein Raped Her And Explains Why She Kept In Contact Judge Tells Weinstein Accuser, Attorney To 'Behave' After Contentious Exchange, Outburst First Accuser Takes The Witness Stand At Harvey Weinstein's #MeToo Retrial
