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Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Who dressed Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon's The Champions' Dinner and who convinced Jannik Sinner to dance?
At Wimbledon's post-tournament party, 'The Champions' Dinner', Iga Swiatek, the winner of women's title, bedazzled in a lilac Stella McCartney gown that was reportedly worth over 2000$. Who dresses the Wimbledon champions? Town & Country magazine reports that the styling is done by Elisabeth Piner, the stylist and owner of 'Having a ball dress hire', a company that rents out dresses for formal affairs. She sets up a full-service salon inside centre court in an empty space across the hall from the ladies' locker room. 'We've got everything, we kit them out from top to toe,' Piner told Town & Country. She and her team reached the club at 8 am on the morning of the ball, 'with a car full of hundreds of dresses in multiple sizes; 50 to 60 pairs of shoes; jewelry including diamonds and colored stones; and an assortment of handbags', the magazine reported. The Champions' Dinner is held at the lavish Raffles London. 'Because we don't know who will win the tournament we choose styles that perhaps can be flexible, perhaps they have a lace up back or are more or less an average size,' she says. 'The jewellery is easier because it's one size. We try to choose items that are just glamorous and ready to compliment the dresses … Most of the footwear and accessories are carefully selected for comfort, elegance, and reliability under pressure,' she said. 'The jewellery ranges from contemporary pieces to vintage-inspired.' The magazine noted that she ' also tries to guess which players are most likely to make it to the finals and gather looks that might suit their individual styles'. 'The room is totally transformed into a glamorous, lovely boutique with all these wonderful dresses,' Piner said. 'It's a tennis locker room with rails of silk and sparkle.' Wimbledon doesn't offer this kind of service to the men's winners, letting their individual sponsor attire them. Sinner had worn a custom dark Gucci suit, with signature loafers. Sinner and Iga would dance, though it wasn't initially part of the plan. 'Yes I mean we were there and, in the beginning, they told us that because it was quite late that we don't have to do it and then Iga told me, no, no, let's do it and I was like OK,' said Sinner. 'Its a tradition. So it's good to make that happen. And yea it was nice to share that moment with Iga. And it's yeah, a beautiful moment,' Sinner shared later with BBC Sport. On the 'Nothing Major' podcast, the American tennis player Sam Querrey shared more details from the night. 'It's in the city. At that hour, there is no traffic, so it's like 25 minutes. They have a cocktail party, and then you go down to the dinner, where it's set up beautifully. Laura Robson hosted, and she went up and gave a speech. You have some appetisers, and then Iga showed up at 10:30 pm. 'She came in, and you stand up. They made this cool video up on the Jumbotron. She holds up her trophy, and then you sit down.'Sinner came at 00:05. I did not care, but he was just in the back hammering drinks with his team, having a good time. He came out with the trophy, and at some point, Laura Robson brought them both on stage. She does a Q&A with Iga and Jannik pretty quickly. And there was a rumour they were not going to have to dance, and the crowd peer pressured them into dancing.'It was good, though. Jannik did a good job; he was feeling good and made it really fun. He started twirling Iga, and then 45 seconds in, they were done dancing and went back to the table … You had unbelievable food, wine,' Querrey shared.
Pink Villa
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Meet the world's No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler's beautiful wife Meredith Scudder
From Dallas classrooms to the biggest stages in golf, Meredith Scudder has watched Scottie Scheffler grow up, and grow into a champion. Before he became World No. 1, he was a high school student juggling basketball and golf, quietly earning a reputation for his calm demeanor. That's when he met Meredith, who, more than a decade later, became not just his wife, but the person he credits for keeping him 'grounded' through every high-pressure putt and PGA title. Who she is beyond the tour wife title Born May 12, 1996, Meredith Scudder grew up in Texas with two siblings. Professionally, she splits her time between non-profit work and event planning. She holds a part-time role at a Christian -based community outreach group in Dallas. She is also co-founder and vice president of With Purpose College Station, which supports families affected by childhood cancer. After marrying Scottie, she took up his last name and started her own family with him. High school start, long-distance love, and a 2020 wedding Meredith and Scottie both graduated from Highland Park High School in 2014, where their relationship began in their senior year. They kept things going despite attending rival colleges; Meredith studied communication and business at Texas A&M while Scottie played golf at the University of Texas. After six years of dating, Scottie proposed during a hike at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve. They married on December 4, 2020, in a winter-themed ceremony at Arlington Hall in Dallas. Meredith called Scottie her 'best friend' in a post before their wedding, adding she was 'blown away at the Lord's faithfulness' in bringing them together. Now they're parents In May 2024, Scottie and Meredith had their first child, a son named Bennett. Per Town & Country, Scheffler stated that fatherhood hit differently: 'Being responsible for another life form is a pretty interesting thing for us,' he said at the time. Married for nearly five years, Meredith Scudder remains a core part of Scheffler's life, both on and off the green.
Hindustan Times
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Jannik Sinner's parents: Who are father Johann and mother Siglinde?
Jannik Sinner, currently ranked World No.1 in tennis, is the first Italian to achieve this feat. His journey to this point, however, has been anything but easy. Born on August 16, 2001, in Innichen, South Tyrol in Italy, Sinner has always credited his parents for his success. Jannik Sinner, Italy's first tennis World No.1, attributes his success to his supportive parents, Johann and Siglinde. REUTERS/Toby Melville(REUTERS) 'I wish that everyone could have my parents because they always let me choose whatever I wanted to. Even when I was younger, I also [played] some other sports and they never put pressure on [me] ... I wish that this freedom is possible for as many young kids as possible. Thank you so much [to] my parents,' he said after becoming the first Italian player to win a Grand Slam singles title in nearly five decades at the 2024 Australian Open. Also Read: What is Iga Swiatek's net worth? All about Wimbledon champion's assets, parents and boyfriend Meet Jannik's father, Johann Jannik's father, Johann, was born in the South Tyrol section of Italy and often goes by the name of Hanspeter, as per Town & Country magazine. Johann has been a professional chef for over 40 years now and worked at the Talschlusshutte Hut ski lodge in Sexten, Italy, during his son's early years. 'I used to go always to ski because I had ski training from 2 to 4,' Jannik told reporters after his 2024 Australian Open title win. 'When I came back around 4:30 my mom used to be at home, but I went to play tennis sometimes a little bit or football so I was not that much at home.' In a bid to spend more time with his son amid his hectic schedule, Johann has now joined Jannik's staff as a chef. 'My dad is here. We have a house here. We are all together,' Jannik told the Tennis Channel in 2023. 'My dad was a chef [for over] 40 years or more ... He knows how to cook and obviously it's very nice to have him around. He is here cooking for us, but it's not only about cooking. To have one [more] member of the family ... It's nice to have him here.' The family also runs a guest house called 'Haus Sinner' where Johann frequently goes to help out in the restaurant when on leave from touring with his son. The proud father can also frequently be spotted supporting Jannik at his matches. Also Read: What is double bagel? Iga Swiatek makes Wimbledon history vs Amanda Anisimova About Jannik's mother, Siglinde Jannik's mother, Siglinde, on the other hand, worked as a waitress alongside Johann in the same ski lodge to support her family. She, along with her husband, has always been quite supportive of their son's ambitions to pursue tennis professionally from a young age. 'I went away from home when I was 14 years old. So I had to grow up quite fast, trying to cook for myself, trying to make laundry. You know, the first time, it's different, but then in [another] way, that was maybe the fastest way to grow up,' Jannik revealed during a 2024 post-game conference. 'I think for me [it] was tough, but for [my] parents to leave their son [at] 14 years old, it's also not easy and they ... never put pressure on [me], which for me is maybe the key [of] why I'm here today.' Siglinde, however, revealed that she often gets anxious watching her son play in real life. 'I left at the end of the first set. I'll take a stroll around here and wait for the match to end. I never watch Jannik's entire matches live; it rarely happens. I prefer to stay in front of the TV,' she told Gazzetta following the Italian Open in Rome in May. Although always there to support him in spirit, Jannik's parents have stopped frequenting his matches recently to take care of his ailing grandparents. 'They won't travel much, at least [for] now. I know them, so I also have my grandma and grandpa, which they [are] a certain age now [so my parents] want to stay close,' Jannik said after winning the Miami Open in April. 'We have the family at home. They live in a beautiful place, so they have a good life there.' (By Stuti Gupta)
Business Insider
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Kate Middleton's $9,600 Dior debut included hidden details that nodded to Princess Diana
"It's Dior, darling," Kate Middleton likely thought to herself as she looked at her outfit on Tuesday. Prince William and the Princess of Wales welcomed Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron to the UK on Tuesday for a state visit. Kate, 43, stepped out of her fashion comfort zone for the occasion, forgoing her favorite designers, Catherine Walker and Alexander McQueen, in favor of a pink Christian Dior ensemble. Kate has never worn Dior at a public event before, and making her debut in an outfit from the French fashion house as she greeted the country's president was a savvy diplomatic move. Plus, the princess's outfit was full of hidden details that made it stand out even more. Kate Middleton's Dior debut The star of Kate's outfit was a 30 Montaigne Rose Des Vents Bar Jacket from Dior's 2024 collection. The brand's Bar Jackets have been iconic since Christian Dior first designed them in 1947. Maria Grazia Chiuri created the reimagined version Kate wore on Tuesday. Chiuri became Dior's first female creative director when she took on the role in 2016, and she announced in May 2025 that she would be stepping down. Kate paired the jacket with a midi-length tulle skirt in the same shade that flared out around her calves, offering a royal spin on the balletcore trend. Although blush versions of the products aren't available on Dior's website, the jacket retails for $5,000 in three colors, while the skirt comes in white and black for $4,600. Kate kept her monochromatic look going with a bespoke hat from Jess Collett Milliner, a UK-based hat designer, and a Mulberry clutch, both of which were the same blush color as her jacket and skirt. She also added $795 Gianvito Rossi pumps to the look. Royal roots Kate completed her outfit with pearl jewelry that previously belonged to other royals. Queen Elizabeth frequently wore the three-strand pearl necklace Kate sported on Tuesday, and the Princess of Wales was first spotted wearing it in September 2022 in the wake of the queen's death, as Town & Country reported. Kate paired the necklace with Princess Diana's pearl drop earrings, which she also wore to a remembrance service in 2021. Diana's earrings were a particularly appropriate accessory for her Dior ensemble, as Diana became a muse for the fashion house in the 1990s. For instance, she attended the 1996 Met Gala, which celebrated Christian Dior, in a gown custom-designed by John Galliano, fresh off her finalized divorce from then-Prince Charles. The navy slip dress made quite a statement for the royal, as it was inspired by lingerie and featured lace detailing on the neckline. Likewise, Diana was given a Dior bag in 1995 by Bernadette Chirac, the first lady of France at the time. She went on to tote several versions of the bag to royal engagements before her death. Dior renamed the bag"Lady Dior" in her honor. Kate continued Diana's legacy with her ensemble on Tuesday, stepping into her tenure as Princess of Wales even more firmly.
CNN
26-06-2025
- General
- CNN
The best blackout curtains in 2025, tried and tested
The best blackout curtains we tested Best blackout curtains: Nicetown Living Room Shaded Draperies, 2-Pack To help people get better sleep at night, some sleep tips include outfitting your bed with a great mattress and comfy pillows and hanging blackout curtains on the windows in your bedroom to block out random light as you sleep. You can also wear a sleep mask for good measure, but the best blackout curtains can eliminate that extra light from outside, completely darkening your room so you can drift off. Blackout curtains are also a great solution for those who work night shifts and need to sleep during the day or for those with children who want to keep the nursery or living room pitch-black to help little ones nap. Blackout curtains don't just block out unwanted light; they can also help to insulate a room, preventing heat from escaping in winter and keeping cool air in during summer. This may help reduce home energy costs by keeping indoor temperatures steady. Therefore, the initial investment in quality blackout curtains could pay for itself in as little time as a few months. To find the best, I tested sets of blackout curtains from brands such as Nicetown, Eclipse and Town & Country, and I found one attractive model that's easy to hang and completely blocks out unwanted light. Nicetown Living Room Shaded Draperies, 2-Pack The Nicetown Living Room Shaded Draperies, available in this pack of two panels, were the best at completely blocking out the sunlight from our tester's window. At 52 inches wide by 84 inches long, they're easy to install, fit perfectly with no gaps and look beautiful. I tested the Nicetown Living Room Shaded Draperies over a few days and nights and remained impressed with their performance throughout the testing period. The Nicetown curtains, measuring 52 inches wide by 84 inches long, fit perfectly over my large sliding glass door and were easy to hang on the wall-mounted rod above the door. They also did a great job of keeping out any sunlight during the day and the nearby streetlights at night. The curtains come in a variety of widths and lengths, so be sure to measure your windows to find the exact fit you need. They also came neatly folded in a sealed bag and were easy to remove and hang. I hung both panels of the curtains using the included grommets and slid them on my wall-mounted rod with no problem. They were sturdy and held snugly in place, draping nicely without leaving any gaps for light to peek through. The curtains completely covered the window frame, and their thickness was noticeable and made for an elegant look as they hung. During my flashlight test, for which I held a large flashlight behind the curtain with one hand and held the curtain's material close to the beam, I could see no trace of light shining through. The Nicetown curtains were the only ones I tested that passed this test successfully; other curtains didn't block the flashlight beam at all, which turned out to be indicative of their inability to completely shut out any light during the day as well. During my movie and nap tests, I was able to watch TV and take a nap, respectively, with no problem; the curtains made the movie-watching experience enjoyable and the nap restful, as no outside light peeked through the curtains at all. Overall, I love the look of these curtains, which are classy and elegant while also being functional and doing the job of keeping out all outside sunlight during the day. When I turned off the interior lights of my kitchen and living room, I enjoyed complete darkness thanks to these curtains' ability to cover the window and block the light. I searched the web for the most popular and highly rated blackout curtains, ultimately choosing five to include in my testing pool. I hung each set of blackout curtains on my large sliding glass door in my kitchen, which is adjacent to my living room where I watch television or nap on the couch. All the curtains I tested were 52 inches wide by 84 inches long in order to completely cover the glass door, and every curtain tested had grommets with which to hang it on the wall-mounted rod above said glass door. The full testing process took a few weeks, and I spent several days and nights with each curtain installed in my home. While testing the curtains, I evaluated each according to the following criteria. Ease of setup Unboxing: I noted the packaging each curtain came in and how easy each was to remove. I also considered how neatly any additional accessories, such as grommets or curtain rings, were packed. Hanging: I hung both panels of curtains using the grommets to slide them on my wall-mounted rod, noting how snugly they held in place and how smoothly they slid on and off. I also noted how well the curtains covered the window frame. Feel of material Softness: I ran my fingers over each curtain to get a sense of the material's softness or roughness. Heaviness: When I hung each curtain on the rod, I noted how heavy or thick each panel was and whether the weight or thickness made it difficult to handle. Style Grommet: I chose only grommet-style blackout curtains, which makes the curtains easy to install and slide onto my window's wall-mounted rod. I noted whether each curtain's grommets were sturdy or flimsy and how secure they felt overall. Size variety: I chose curtains in the 52-inch-wide-by-84-inch-long size, which fit my sliding glass door, to test, but I ensured they also came in various widths and lengths to fit other window sizes. Overall aesthetic Beauty: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and so it can be subjective; however, I judged each curtain on its overall attractiveness in my home. Other considerations: Did the curtain match the style in my house? Did I think the curtain looked classy and elegant, or did it look cheap and plasticky? Light-blocking ability Sunlight test: I noted each curtain's ability to block out the sunlight during the day, turning off the interior lights of my house to ascertain how dark the room became. Flashlight test: I held a large flashlight behind each curtain, holding the material close to the beam to gauge whether any light was shown through the material. Movie test: I turned off the interior lights during the day to see how dark each curtain made my kitchen and living room areas. This simulated the feel of a home theater type of environment. I observed how dark the room got using each curtain. Nap test: With a different curtain hanging in place, I took a 15-minute nap on my living room couch, which is 20 feet away from the sliding glass door on which I hung each curtain. I noted how dark the room became and how well rested I felt after the nap (which, of course, is subjective but still worth considering). Overall value Price: Some of the curtains are sold by the set (two panels in each set), while other curtains are sold by the panel. This can affect the overall price, which is something I kept in mind as I chose which curtains to test. Eclipse Kendall Solid Textured Blackout Curtains These curtains from Eclipse did not block out all the light; they were too narrow, so they didn't completely cover my window; and they felt rough and looked too much like plastic for my taste. The Eclipse Kendall Solid Textured Blackout Curtains were disappointing since they did not block out all the sunlight from outside. They also have grommets, so they're easy to slide onto a curtain rod, but I found that once installed I had trouble keeping the two panels hanging together, as they hang rather stiffly. As a result, gaps of sunlight would shine through between the panels. Even during the moments when the panels did manage to hang together, it was apparent that my room was not dark at all. I also did not like the rough and plasticky feel of the material of these curtains. Room-Darkening Curtains These curtains from efficiently blocked most light from my window, felt soft to the touch and were easy to install, but the Nicetown Living Room Shaded Draperies, my winning pick, blocked light more fully than these did. The Room-Darkening Curtains are easy to install and have grommets that easily slid onto the curtain rod I used for testing. Though these block out most sunlight well, they didn't pass my flashlight test at all, fully letting the beam of light shine through the fabric. Sun Zero Easton Energy-Saving Blackout Curtains These curtains from Sun Zero are easy on the budget but don't block sunlight completely. They are soft, though, and suitable for providing privacy from prying eyes outside. That said, these Sun Zero Easton Energy-Saving Blackout Curtains were the least expensive of any curtains I tested. They would be fine for someone who wants privacy, but they did not pass my flashlight test. They did block out more sunlight than I thought curtains at this price point would, though — plus, they feel soft. However, if you want more quality curtains, I suggest investing in my winning pick, the Nicetown curtains. Town & Country Luxe Talia Blackout Curtains, 2-Pack These curtains from Town & Country do a good job of blocking out most sunlight, and in my opinion they're the prettiest of all the curtains I tested. But my overall winner, the Nicetown curtains, edged them out because of their ability to block out more light overall. The Town & Country Luxe Talia Blackout Curtains come in a pack of two panels, which are the only curtains, aside from my winner, that come in a pair. I think these curtains are the prettiest looking in my entire product pool, and they have two layers — one color with one sheer white on top — that can both be tied back with the included colored tiebacks. They did a good job of blocking out most sunlight but didn't pass my flashlight test, during which I could see the beam easily pass through the material. Do blackout curtains keep out heat? Do blackout curtains keep out heat? Yes, blackout curtains can keep out heat because they block the sunlight and its heat from entering through your window. Do blackout curtains hide light from inside? Do blackout curtains hide light from inside? Yes, blackout curtains can hide inside light from showing on the outside of your home. You can enjoy a certain degree of privacy as a result. How do I wash blackout curtains? How do I wash blackout curtains? Always check the manufacturer's care label before washing blackout curtains. Some blackout curtains can be machine-washed on the gentle cycle, while others are dry clean only. How do I install blackout curtains? How do I install blackout curtains? Install blackout curtains by first measuring your window to ensure you're buying the correct width and length needed. Check that you have the correct rod type installed on your window to hang the curtains, as some curtains have grommets and others require rings or hooks. CNN Underscored editors thoroughly test all the products we cover and provide full transparency about how we test them. We have an experienced team of writers and editors with many years of testing experience who ensure each article is carefully edited and products are properly vetted. We talk to top experts when it makes sense to ensure we are testing each product accurately and speaking about the pros and cons of each. This guide was written by testing editor Suzanne Kattau, who has tested many other home, sleep and kitchen products, including the best dehumidifiers, the best robot mops, the best leaf blowers, the best mattresses for side sleepers, the best nonstick pans and some of the best cordless stick vacuums. For this guide, she tested five popular blackout curtains by cooking, eating, watching movies in the adjacent living room and taking naps on the couch to determine which sets blocked out the most light.
