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South China Morning Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Why the bun hairstyle is such a versatile classic: adopt the sleek chignon of Audrey Hepburn, Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid, or the signature messy twist of Meghan Markle to elevate your look
If hairstyles had passports, the bun would surely boast the most stamps. It's been everywhere: gracing royal courts and spinning through dance studios, quickly whipped up atop heads on coffee runs and catching the light on fashion runways. This deceptively simple hairstyle has reigned for centuries, repeatedly declared 'the look of the season' as though it had ever truly faded from style. The bun is fashion's quiet overachiever: endlessly adaptable, reliably chic and just as fitting at a couture show as it is during a 7am Zoom call with one eye still closed. Bella Hadid's intricate coils, worn while attending the Cannes Film Festival in France in 2024, were reminiscent of the Ancient Greek style of bun. The bun has been around for millennia. In Ancient Greece, women wore theirs in intricate coils pinned with gold, signalling elegance and status. In parts of East Asia, buns adorned with a jade comb or silk ribbon told entire stories: of marital status, social rank, and even cultural and social significance. Advertisement Fast-forward to Old Hollywood, and the bun got its big-screen close-up. ' Audrey Hepburn's sleek chignon in Breakfast at Tiffany's [1961] became the ultimate symbol of elegance. And from there, things only got bolder,' says Ohio-based hair stylist Kaitlyn Jones. Cue Princess Leia: her double side buns in Star Wars (1977) became one of the most iconic hairstyles in film history, and launched a space-age obsession that's still orbiting today. Carrie Fisher on the set of Star Wars in 1977. Princess Leia's double side buns became one of the most iconic hairstyles in film history, launching a space-age obsession that's still orbiting today. By the 90s, the bun had gone soft. Think messy twists, face-framing tendrils, and a scrunchie or two. It was casual, flirty and paired with spaghetti straps and brown lip liner. Then came the era of the 'supermodel bun': low, slick and glossed to perfection. Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Hailey Bieber made it their off-duty signature – chic, sculpted and never not ready for a flashbulb. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley looks effortlessly elegant on the red carpet, with a slicked back bun the crowning glory to her look. Fashion designers also remain faithful bun enthusiasts. At Christian Siriano autumn/winter 2025, buns took an elegant, sculptural turn, echoing the drama of the collection. Over at Altuzarra, Oribe's principal artist of global content, Mandee Tauber, gave buns a pretzel-like twist: sleek but with a playful edge. That spirit of reinvention carried through to the Max Mara spring 2025 show in Milan , where models wore sleek double buns secured low and symmetrical at the nape of the neck, adding a touch of whimsy to the brand's signature polish. Chic double buns worn by a model at the Max Mara fashion show during the Milan womenswear spring/summer 2025 show in Milan, Italy. The bun's versatility isn't a coincidence: it's practically physics. It works with virtually every hair type, length and texture. High buns elongate faces, low buns soften sharp angles, and side buns add whimsical asymmetry. 'Buns remain a timeless go-to because they're incredibly versatile – whether worn high or low, messy or sleek, they work for nearly every hair type and occasion,' says Andrew Fitzsimons, celebrity hairstylist and founder of Andrew Fitzsimons Hair. 'They strike the perfect balance between effortlessness and polish, which is why people embrace them year after year.'
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Carrie Fisher Had to Encourage Mark Hamill to 'Embrace' ‘Star Wars': 'Get Over Yourself, You're Luke Skywalker'
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… Mark Hamill wasn't so forthcoming about his legacy in the Star Wars franchise. During an appearance on NPR's Fresh Air, The Life of Chuck actor recalled a time the late Carrie Fisher attended a Broadway show he was in and noticed that he didn't have Star Wars listed in his Playbill biography. The actress, who played Princess Leia, encouraged Hamill to 'embrace' his credit in the franchise as Luke Skywalker instead of shying away from it. More from The Hollywood Reporter Mark Hamill Rules Out Doing More 'Star Wars' 'Andor' Team Breaks Down Their Favorite Series Moments, Including That Mon Mothma Speech Ryan Reynolds Wants Disney to "Gamble" on an R-Rated 'Star Wars' Project 'In the Playbill, in my bio, I listed all my theater credits and at the end it said, 'He's also known for a series of popular space movies,'' he said. 'And she goes, 'What's the deal? How come you didn't mention Star Wars?'' Hamill responded, 'And I said, 'Well, I want to show that I have a resume that includes extensive theater credits,' and she said, 'Hey, get over yourself. You're Luke Skywalker, I'm Princess Leia. Embrace it.'' The longtime Star Wars actor admitted that he 'kind of saw what she meant' and that Fisher 'was someone that sort of put it in perspective for me.' Despite his extensive history with the franchise — and the recent cameos he's made as Skywalker in projects such as The Mandalorian — Hamill ruled out a potential Star Wars return and said the filmmakers 'should focus on the future and all the new characters.' 'I am so grateful to [creator George Lucas] for letting me be a part of that back in the day, the humble days when George called Star Wars 'the most expensive low-budget movie ever made,'' said Hamill during an interview with 'We never expected it to become a permanent franchise and a part of pop culture like that. But my deal is, I had my time. I'm appreciative of that. But I really think they should focus on the future and all the new characters.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Hollywood Stars Who Are One Award Away From an EGOT 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now
CNET
21-05-2025
- CNET
Google Beam Futuristic AI-Powered 3D Video Chats Are Coming This Year
Beam me up, Google. Video chats could have a much more sci-fi feel with Google Beam, an AI-powered video communications platform that aims to make it feel like you're meeting up in person. Google announced Beam, an evolution of its Google Starline technology, at its annual I/O developer conference on Tuesday. Google has teamed up with HP to commercialize the system. Read more: Google I/O 2025 Live Blog Google Beam uses a six-camera array that captures the subject from different angles. An AI video model puts the views together in real time to create a 3D person. Google says the system features near-perfect head tracking, down to the millimeter, with video at 60 frames per second. The idea is reminiscent of any number of holographic communications systems seen in everything from Star Wars to Star Trek. Unlike the tiny, low-quality Princess Leia hologram from A New Hope, Beam is designed to be life-sized and lifelike. Google once described the technology as a "magic window." Enlarge Image Google's Starline technology platform is growing up and getting a new name, Google Beam. Google The platform uses a light field display that doesn't require wearing any special equipment. CNET's Abrar Al-Heeti tried out Starline last year and called it "the closest thing to a hologram I've ever seen." Speech translation, a feature Google is bringing to Google Meet, could come to Beam as well, Google said. Google introduced Starline as a research project in 2021 and has been testing and refining prototypes ever since. Today's announcement means the technology is closing in on being ready for prime time. Video calls have long been plagued with challenges. It can be hard to read expressions and gestures. Traditional video chats are missing a sense of eye contact. Zoom fatigue was a hot topic during the height of COVID-19. Beam wants to address those issues with a more immersive and lifelike experience. Google said HP will share more about the platform at the InfoComm audio visual technology exhibition in June. Google is also working with Zoom and other audio visual companies. Beam will likely find its footing first with larger organizations that want to shake up the way they handle videoconferencing. The first Beam devices will be available for early adopters later in 2025, so start practicing your "Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope." Beam isn't Google's only big announcement of the day. Check out everything that's been revealed at Google I/O.
News.com.au
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
NEWS OF THE WEEK: Billie Lourd pays tribute to Carrie Fisher on Star Wars Day
On Sunday, the Scream Queens actress took to Instagram to post a photo of her son Kingston, four, and daughter Jackson, two, watching Fisher portray the iconic character of Princess Leia in one of the original Star Wars films. In the accompanying caption, Lourd spelled out "May the 4th" using emojis. Originating from the catchphrase "May the Force be with you," Star Wars Day has been observed on 4 May by fans around the world since the epic space franchise began in 1977.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NEWS OF THE WEEK: Billie Lourd pays tribute to Carrie Fisher on Star Wars Day
On Sunday, the Scream Queens actress took to Instagram to post a photo of her son Kingston, four, and daughter Jackson, two, watching Fisher portray the iconic character of Princess Leia in one of the original Star Wars films. In the accompanying caption, Lourd spelled out "May the 4th" using emojis. Originating from the catchphrase "May the Force be with you," Star Wars Day has been observed on 4 May by fans around the world since the epic space franchise began in 1977.
