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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Boohoo is selling dupe of House of CB's iconic dress for £150 less – and it's perfect for flattening tummies
Plus, we reveal the 3 tips to looking chic on a budget DUPE-TASTIC Boohoo is selling dupe of House of CB's iconic dress for £150 less – and it's perfect for flattening tummies WE'VE all fallen hook, line and sinker for House of CB's bandage dresses. But with a hefty price tag of £150 or more for each one, we've found a dupe of their iconic dress that's perfect for flattening tummies. 3 The House of CB HourGlass dress has a hefty price tag Credit: House Of CB 3 Boohoo's baby pink midi bandage dress gives you a saving of just under £150 Credit: Boohoo 3 The Boohoo looks very similar in style to the more expensive version Credit: BooHoo The Boohoo Bandage Double Strap Midi Dress is made in a figure-hugging bandage fabric and looks rather similar to House of CB's viral The HourGlass dress. It's form-fitting silhouette accentuates your curves, while the sweetheart neckline and double strap detail add a dash of sophistication. It is simply perfect for a cocktail party or a night at the club, and designed to turn heads - at only a fraction of the price. The dress is currently only available in Chocolate and Rose. But the best part is that the Boohoo dress is currently on sale for just £20 - a huge difference to The HourGlass dress which costs £169 - giving you a massive saving of just under £150. But if you still feel like splashing out for a very special occasion you better be quick because House of CB say their bandage Collection is a limited edition. Whichever you choose - team yours with big hair, high heels, bold lip – and you'll feel like a million dollars. Meanwhile, a popular supermarket has launched a £20 dupe of the £11k Birkin bags that Victoria Beckham & Olivia Attwood love – and it comes in 2 colours. And if you're not willing to fork out for a Labubu - which can fetch a whopping £70 online - there's a budget-friendly alternative you can get in your local B&M. The cost of hotels and flights is already expensive, so we know you want to save cash when it comes to luggage too. Primark adds brand new Sol De Janeiro dupes to its beauty aisles and they're perfect for keeping you smelling sweet on holiday too And people are rushing to Tesco to pick up their new suitcase & it's a dupe of pricey Rimowa but more than £1,000 cheaper. We also have the perfect Crocs dupe for your summer- as a discount supermarket's Summer Clogs sell for a mere £3.99. This is an eye-watering £46 less than what shoppers would find on the Crocs website. Plus, Aldi's new Japanese-inspired skincare brand is said to be a dupe of Tatcha – it's 90% cheaper but was it as good? How to look chic on a budget Fashion stylist Gemma Rose Breger, and beauty journalist Samantha Silver revealed how you can make your outfits elevated without spending hundreds of pounds. Don't ever spend on designer denim: River Island ''always has such a great selection of fashion-forward jeans that follow the current trends''. The high street retailer offers a great range of sizes to fit UK 6 - UK 18, and three leg lengths - and prices start from an affordable £25. There are no rules for jewels: ''Pick up something at a car boot sale, or charity shop, scroll on Vinted & eBay, snap up something from the clothing section in your local supermarket when doing the food shop or check out high street clothing stores.'' Don't forget the pre-loved sites: With a rising number of second-hand sites, such as Vinted and Depop, there's no excuse for not buying - or selling - pre-loved garments. Gemma, for instance, has managed to get her hands on chic Chanel sunnies for a mere £17. And finally, our Beauty editor tested Aldi's 7 new beauty buys all for under £5. A cult Charlotte Tilbury dupe is back but read here to find her favourite finds.
Business Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- Business Times
Stocks to watch: Sats, The Hour Glass, Japan Foods, Manulife US Reit
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (May 26). Sats : The in-flight caterer on Friday reported net profit of S$38.7 million for the three months ended Mar 31, 2025, gaining 18.3 per cent from S$32.7 million in the corresponding year-ago period. This indicates earnings per share of S$0.026 for the quarter, compared with S$0.022 in Q4 FY2024. Revenue for the fourth quarter was S$1.5 billion, up 10.4 per cent year on year from S$1.3 billion, driven by growth in business volume and rate improvements. The group has proposed a final dividend of S$0.035 per share, which will be paid on Aug 15. This is higher than the final dividend of S$0.015 per share in the corresponding year-ago period. Shares of Sats ended flat at S$2.98 on Friday. The Hour Glass : The retailer of luxury watches reported a 6 per cent drop in net profit to S$74.4 million in the six months ended March 2025, from S$79.5 million in the year-ago period. Revenue was at S$622.6 million, up 9 per cent year on year from S$571.3 million. Earnings per share stood at S$0.1148 for the half-year period, down from S$0.1217 previously. The luxury watch retailer said on Friday that for the full year, profits had been affected by increased operating expenses driven by inflationary pressures on rents and wages combined with a fair value adjustment on investment properties. Shares of The Hour Glass closed flat at S$1.61 on Friday, before the results were released. Japan Foods : The restaurant operator on Sunday reported a loss of S$6.2 million for the second half year ended Mar 31, 2025, sinking further into the red from a loss of S$576,000 in the corresponding year-ago period. This comes as the group's revenue for the half year slid 7.5 per cent year on year to S$40.2 million, from S$43.4 million. The group attributed this to 'tough market conditions', as existing brands, including Yakiniku Shokudo, Ajisen Ramen and Menya Musashi, generated lower revenue. Loss per share for the period stood at S$0.036, compared to a loss per share of S$0.0033 in H2 FY2024. The group did not declare a final dividend, despite declaring a S$0.002 dividend per share in H2 FY2024. Shares of Japan Foods climbed 2.4 per cent or S$0.005 to S$0.215 on Friday. Manulife US Real Estate Investment Trust (MUST) : The manager of the Reit's US office on Friday announced it has received approval from lenders to extend the deadline for the disposal of assets by six months to Dec 31. The Reit will use US$25 million in cash, in addition to proceeds from the sale of a Class A office building Peachtree in Atlanta, US, to partially pare down debts due in 2026, 2027 and 2028. The extension will give MUST more time to meet obligations under the Master Restructuring Agreement. Units of MUST closed 1.6 per cent or US$0.001 higher at US$0.062 on Friday, before the announcement.
Business Times
23-05-2025
- Business
- Business Times
The Hour Glass H2 profit falls 6% to S$74.4 million on increased operating expenses
[SINGAPORE] The Hour Glass has reported a 6 per cent drop in net profit to S$74.4 million in the six months ended March 2025, from S$79.5 million in the year-ago period. Revenue was at S$622.6 million, up 9 per cent year on year from S$571.3 million. Earnings per share stood at 11.48 Singapore cents for the half-year period, down from 12.17 cents previously. In a bourse filing on Friday (May 23), the luxury watch retailer said that for the full year, profits had been affected by increased operating expenses driven by inflationary pressures on rents and wages combined with a fair value adjustment on investment properties. Michael Tay, group managing director of The Hour Glass Group, said: 'The past year has tested the resilience of both the luxury and specialty watch retail sector. The consolidation of the global luxury market has intensified competition for the consumer's share of wallet while inflationary pressures have elevated the cost of operations across our network of boutiques.' For the full year ended March 2025, net profit was down 13 per cent at S$135.8 million, from S$156.5 million in the year ago period, while revenue increased 3 per cent to S$1.2 billion across the same time frame. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up Tay said that the group had delivered modest revenue growth on 'the strength of its curated brand portfolio and depth of its client relationships.' Higher operating expenses for FY2025 compared to FY2024 were mainly due to increased selling and promotion costs and depreciation of property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets. For FY2025, selling and promotion expenses were up 5 per cent at S$40.8 million, depreciation of property, plant and equipment increased 18 per cent to S$15.7 million, and depreciation of right-of-use assets dropped six per cent to S$32.3 million. Fair value loss on investment properties was at S$6.5 million, reversing from a gain of S$1.2 million, while foreign exchange losses also increased 139 per cent to S$2.2 million. A final dividend of four cents per share has been recommended, compared to six cents per share in the year ago period, and subject to shareholder approval. The date payable will be announced later. The group said that the luxury watch industry will continue to face cautious consumer sentiment driven by macroeconomic uncertainty, while 'market and industry consolidation are expected to persist, challenging watch brands and retailers alike' but the group is positioned to maintain profitability in the next financial year. Shares of The Hour Glass closed flat at S$1.61 on Friday, before the results were released.
