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Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘Try dating Josie': A Melbourne single's unique approach to finding love
While Buden's approach to looking for love is novel, their growing disdain for dating apps is not. An increasing number of singles are taking their search off their smartphones and into real life, whether through organised singles events or by joining community groups for like-minded people, such as run clubs. Loading '[Dating apps are] just very deeply impersonal,' Buden said. 'I was getting a bit nowhere.' Buden is also a romantic who loves a good meet-cute story. An intimacy director in uni theatre, they are pursuing a career writing for screen and stage, and writing a romcom for the Melbourne Fringe Festival. The late Nora Ephron – the writer behind the films Heartburn, Sleepless In Seattle, You've Got Mail and When Harry Met Sally, as well as books and essays – has a special place in Buden's heart: 'I love her entire oeuvre.' 'You kind of want there to be a story to a relationship. Dating apps just don't have the same personality. 'I'd be lying if there wasn't a part of me that wanted to S leepless [in Seattle] myself,' they said, referring to the film about a widower who inadvertently attracts thousands of women after he speaks on a radio talk show about his grief. Last year, an investigation by The Age reported that dating-app user numbers were flatlining, prompting the tech giants to try to squeeze singles with costly subscriptions. Melbourne-based Brenda Van started her company Dating Apps Suck three years ago to create real-life events for singles to meet after she became deflated with her own swiping experiences. She now organises speed dating, all-in mingling and events based on activities, such as salsa or running, in Melbourne and Sydney about three times a month. 'You can't gauge chemistry until you meet in person,' Van said. 'Between being ghosted or stood up or meeting people who have girlfriends already, there's no accountability on the apps; people have less investment when swiping.' Van said going to a dating event was no longer seen as 'desperate', with a huge jump in companies catering to this as the apps fall out of favour. CitySwoon is one of Australia's biggest dating events businesses, with about a dozen gatherings organised in Melbourne each month. The company's chief operating officer, Chris Marnie, explains that they harness technology by having singles at their events use an app that matches them up in real-time to have mini dates through the night. 'It really comes down to, we just want to put people together face-to-face as soon as possible,' he said. Marnie said the company started a decade ago and there had been exponential growth in Melbourne since 2022, with an expansion from the core demographic of ages 25-49 to 50-65, plus people in their early 20s. 'People are sick of dating apps,' Marnie said. 'Suddenly, speed dating and singles events and actually paying money to meet singles isn't as much of a taboo.' As for Buden's dating flyers, they have yet to result in love. The posters led to some genuine messages of interest, but Buden said some people misinterpreted the flyer's humour. Loading 'It has jokes, the intent is to be funny, but it is not in itself a joke. It's a sincere attempt to try to find something.' If they make another attempt, they would consider changing the poster slightly. They may also try other unique methods – being in The Age, for one, may even count. 'I'd like to meet someone who is independent and focused, but then do fun things together. I also just kind of enjoy dating. I like the silly, cute moments.'
The Age
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
‘Try dating Josie': A Melbourne single's unique approach to finding love
While Buden's approach to looking for love is novel, their growing disdain for dating apps is not. An increasing number of singles are taking their search off their smartphones and into real life, whether through organised singles events or by joining community groups for like-minded people, such as run clubs. Loading '[Dating apps are] just very deeply impersonal,' Buden said. 'I was getting a bit nowhere.' Buden is also a romantic who loves a good meet-cute story. An intimacy director in uni theatre, they are pursuing a career writing for screen and stage, and writing a romcom for the Melbourne Fringe Festival. The late Nora Ephron – the writer behind the films Heartburn, Sleepless In Seattle, You've Got Mail and When Harry Met Sally, as well as books and essays – has a special place in Buden's heart: 'I love her entire oeuvre.' 'You kind of want there to be a story to a relationship. Dating apps just don't have the same personality. 'I'd be lying if there wasn't a part of me that wanted to S leepless [in Seattle] myself,' they said, referring to the film about a widower who inadvertently attracts thousands of women after he speaks on a radio talk show about his grief. Last year, an investigation by The Age reported that dating-app user numbers were flatlining, prompting the tech giants to try to squeeze singles with costly subscriptions. Melbourne-based Brenda Van started her company Dating Apps Suck three years ago to create real-life events for singles to meet after she became deflated with her own swiping experiences. She now organises speed dating, all-in mingling and events based on activities, such as salsa or running, in Melbourne and Sydney about three times a month. 'You can't gauge chemistry until you meet in person,' Van said. 'Between being ghosted or stood up or meeting people who have girlfriends already, there's no accountability on the apps; people have less investment when swiping.' Van said going to a dating event was no longer seen as 'desperate', with a huge jump in companies catering to this as the apps fall out of favour. CitySwoon is one of Australia's biggest dating events businesses, with about a dozen gatherings organised in Melbourne each month. The company's chief operating officer, Chris Marnie, explains that they harness technology by having singles at their events use an app that matches them up in real-time to have mini dates through the night. 'It really comes down to, we just want to put people together face-to-face as soon as possible,' he said. Marnie said the company started a decade ago and there had been exponential growth in Melbourne since 2022, with an expansion from the core demographic of ages 25-49 to 50-65, plus people in their early 20s. 'People are sick of dating apps,' Marnie said. 'Suddenly, speed dating and singles events and actually paying money to meet singles isn't as much of a taboo.' As for Buden's dating flyers, they have yet to result in love. The posters led to some genuine messages of interest, but Buden said some people misinterpreted the flyer's humour. Loading 'It has jokes, the intent is to be funny, but it is not in itself a joke. It's a sincere attempt to try to find something.' If they make another attempt, they would consider changing the poster slightly. They may also try other unique methods – being in The Age, for one, may even count. 'I'd like to meet someone who is independent and focused, but then do fun things together. I also just kind of enjoy dating. I like the silly, cute moments.'
Daily Mail
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kaia Gerber shows off her supermodel frame as she slips into a VERY plunging brown dress while modelling her new Capsule collab with Mango
Kaia Gerber put on a jaw-dropping display in a plunging black dress as she modelled her new Capsule collaboration for high-street store Mango. The daughter of Cindy Crawford, 23, showcased her slender physique in the chic number which featured a maxi floral embellishment, teamed with white strappy heels. For another stunning look, Kaia wowed in a sleeveless white gown covered in pearly embellishments, as well as an elegant silky beige dress with a white tasseled skirt. European brand Mango chose Kaia as the new face of Capsule collection, embodying the spirit of 'craft your own story' - the brand's concept that aims to underline how fashion can help us to show our different sides and present ourselves to the world with the multiplicity of aspects that define us. The Los Angeles-born follows into the footsteps of runway legends and actresses as Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Scarlett Johansson, Penelope Cruz, Kendal Jenner in repping the fashion label. The brand's new concept, Craft your own story, speaks of the freedom to be whoever we want to be at any given moment. The collection has been designed to dress the most special moments that will form part of the brand's history, the pieces in this new collection are dotted with embroidered flowers and hand-stitched fringes that adorn a selection of dresses. In turn, iridescent fabrics, sensual silhouettes and asymmetrical necklines weave the rest of the proposal, which again stands out for its uniqueness and meticulous attention to detail. Kaia's latest fashion venture comes after her boyfriend and fellow ' nepo baby ' Lewis Pullman awkwardly dodged questions about her during his latest red carpet appearance. Lewis, 32, is the son of Sleepless In Seattle star Bill Pullman and his dancer wife Tamara Hurwitz, and has himself acted in such films as Top Gun: Maverick. Meanwhile Kaia, is the daughter of 1990s Supermodel Cindy and her husband Rande Gerber, one of the co-founders of Casamigos along with George Clooney and their friend Mike Meldman. News broke of Kaia and Lewis' relationship in January, and they have apparently grown close enough that his parents went to see her in a play last month. However when he attended the premiere of his new Marvel movie Thunderbolts* this week, Lewis sidestepped queries about his showbiz romance. When he was asked if he brought a date to the event, he replied: 'No, I don't have a date tonight. My family's my date,' to Entertainment Tonight. His interviewer persisted with another question about 'a certain brunette we would've liked to see you bring along as a date,' and Lewis demurred again. With a slightly abashed smile, he said: 'Well, listen, we're all just lucky to be here on the carpet, hanging, looking forward to the Thunderbolts*.' In January, it emerged Kaia was dating Lewis - after news had broken that her relationship with Elvis actor Austin Butler was over after three years. It was then reported that Kaia had in fact been dating Lewis since December 2024 but initially concealed the romance from the public. 'Kaia and Lewis have actually been together for a while now. They started dating in early December,' an insider alleged. 'They kept it under wraps until the news of her and Austin's split came out. Kaia and Austin have been broken up since October.' 'They run in the same circle and have similar friend groups, and that's how they were introduced,' the source added to Us Weekly. It comes after Kaia's boyfriend and fellow 'nepo baby' Lewis Pullman awkwardly dodged questions about her during his latest red carpet appearance 'Kaia likes that this relationship feels low-pressure and that Lewis is a very low-key guy,' the insider explained near the end of January. Before her relationship with Austin, 33, Kaia carried on a year-long romance with Euphoria heartthrob Jacob Elordi and then spent three months with Pete Davidson. Meanwhile Lewis previously dated Rainey Qualley, the sister of Margaret Qualley and daughter of Andie MacDowell, from 2020 to 2023. Last month, Lewis' parents were glimpsed arriving at the Matrix Theatre in Los Angeles to see Kaia in the play Evanston Salt Costs Climbing by Will Arbery.
Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kaia Gerber's 'nepo baby' boyfriend Lewis Pullman awkwardly dodges question about her
Kaia Gerber 's boyfriend and fellow ' nepo baby ' Lewis Pullman awkwardly dodged questions about her during his latest red carpet appearance. Lewis, 32, is the son of Sleepless In Seattle star Bill Pullman and his dancer wife Tamara Hurwitz, and has himself acted in such films as Top Gun: Maverick. Meanwhile Kaia, 23, is the daughter of 1990s Supermodel Cindy Crawford and her husband Rande Gerber, one of the co-founders of Casamigos along with George Clooney and their friend Mike Meldman. News broke of Kaia and Lewis' relationship in January, and they have apparently grown close enough that his parents went to see her in a play last month. However when he attended the premiere of his new Marvel movie Thunderbolts* this week, Lewis sidestepped queries about his showbiz romance. When he was asked if he brought a date to the event, he replied: 'No, I don't have a date tonight. My family's my date,' to Entertainment Tonight. Kaia Gerber's boyfriend and fellow 'nepo baby' Lewis Pullman awkwardly dodged questions about her during his latest red carpet appearance His interviewer persisted with another question about 'a certain brunette we would've liked to see you bring along as a date,' and Lewis demurred again. With a slightly abashed smile, he said: 'Well, listen, we're all just lucky to be here on the carpet, hanging, looking forward to the Thunderbolts*.' In January, it emerged Kaia was dating Lewis - after news had broken that her relationship with Elvis actor Austin Butler was over after three years. It was then reported that Kaia had in fact been dating Lewis since December 2024 but initially concealed the romance from the public. 'Kaia and Lewis have actually been together for a while now. They started dating in early December,' an insider alleged. 'They kept it under wraps until the news of her and Austin's split came out. Kaia and Austin have been broken up since October.' 'They run in the same circle and have similar friend groups, and that's how they were introduced,' the source added to Us Weekly. 'Kaia likes that this relationship feels low-pressure and that Lewis is a very low-key guy,' the insider explained near the end of January. Before her relationship with Austin, 33, Kaia carried on a year-long romance with Euphoria heartthrob Jacob Elordi and then spent three months with Pete Davidson. Meanwhile Lewis previously dated Rainey Qualley, the sister of Margaret Qualley and daughter of Andie MacDowell, from 2020 to 2023. Last month, Lewis' parents were glimpsed arriving at the Matrix Theatre in Los Angeles to see Kaia in the play Evanston Salt Costs Climbing by Will Arbery.
