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The Sun
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Inside Brooklyn Beckham's $1m makeover of $16m LA mansion as they rip out Kim Kardashian's kitchen
BROOKLYN Beckham and Nicola Peltz are giving their $16m LA mansion a huge makeover. The world famous duo are spending upwards of a million dollars on the interior of the lavish home. 7 7 7 Brooklyn, 26, and actress Nicola, 30, previously spent tens of millions of dollars on a luxury Beverly Hills pad with custom Italian interiors. According to reports, the house was equipped with an ultra-luxe kitchen and bathrooms which were designed by renowned architect Vincent Van Duysen. He has gained a huge reputation within Hollywood for his incredible style in Elle Decor. The designer is known to be a close collaborator with A-list stars which include Oscar winner Julianne Moore. He also designed Kim Kardashian 's $60million mansion in Calabasas that has previously featured in the likes of Vogue and Architectural Digest. The acclaimed artist is also the creative brains behind the Zara Home collection. However, Brooklyn and Nicola reportedly want to put their own spin on the six-bedroom, seven-bathroom abode. According to The Mail, permits that have been filed to The City of Beverly Hills have revealed that the duo have ripped out all the lava rock countertops in the kitchen. Out of six bathroom vanities, the couple has ditched four as well as replacing the metal fire pit in the garden with a stone feature instead. According to the publication, experts estimate that costs of the renovations would be at least $1.025million. This would be split between $440,000 for installation of the counters and fire pit, $75,000 to remove them and another $510,000 for replacements. The duo are currently embroiled in a huge family feud with the rest of the Beckham clan, which The Sun understands started over money. Brooklyn and Nicola were both absent f rom his father David Beckham's 50th birthday celebrations in a huge snub. In recent days they reached out to sister Harper to mark her 14th birthday in an apparent move to end the feud. The Beckham Family Feud April 2022: Brooklyn marries Nicola Peltz. Wedding Dress Controversy: Rumours begin circulating that there's tension between Nicola and Victoria Beckham after Nicola chooses not to wear a Victoria Beckham-designed wedding gown. Nicola later clarifies in August 2022 (and again in March 2023) that Victoria's atelier couldn't make the dress in time, but reports in May 2025 suggest Victoria actually changed her mind about making the dress. Post-Wedding (2022 onwards): Minimal interaction between Nicola and Victoria on social media, and noticeable absence of Nicola at key Beckham family events. Alleged Wedding "Hijack": In May 2025, a source claimed Victoria "ruined" part of the wedding by allegedly hijacking a dance with Marc Anthony, which was meant for Brooklyn and Nicola. Nicola reportedly ran from the room crying. March 2025: A resurfaced TikTok of Romeo and Cruz mimicking a "baby voice" (which fans associate with Nicola) sparks speculation of sibling shade. April 2025: Brooklyn and Nicola are reportedly absent from Victoria Beckham's 51st birthday celebrations in Miami and her Paris Fashion Week show. May 2025: David Beckham's 50th Birthday Snub: Brooklyn and Nicola are notably absent from David Beckham's 50th birthday celebrations in London, despite being invited. Reports suggest their absence was due to Brooklyn not wanting to be in the same room as Kim Turnbull, the girlfriend of Romeo who had previously been reported to have been dating Brooklyn, who David allegedly opted to have at the party over Nicola. Rumours emerge of a falling out between Brooklyn and his younger brother Romeo, reportedly due to Romeo's new girlfriend, DJ Kim Turnbull, who allegedly had a past connection with Brooklyn. Reports surface that the Beckham parents are "hurt and disappointed" that Brooklyn is "playing no part in family life." Sources claim that tensions between Brooklyn and Nicola and his parents are "definitely not beyond repair." June 2025: Brooklyn and Nicola reportedly enlist a "crisis team" similar to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for "reputation management" due to the growing media scrutiny. Cruz Beckham posts cryptic lyrics on Instagram that some interpret as a swipe at Brooklyn. July 2025: Reports indicate David and Victoria are "desperate" to reconcile with Brooklyn. Brooklyn publicly wishes his sister Harper a happy 14th birthday on Instagram, tagging Nicola, which is seen as a potential "olive branch" and a rare public message to his family amid the rumored rift. Brooklyn UNFOLLOWS his brothers Romeo and Cruz just 24 hours after his birthday message to Harper. Nicola quickly follows suit and also ditches the Beckham bros from her Instagram following. Romeo and Cruz are now also no longer following Brooklyn. But it was later revealed that Brooklyn is no longer following his own brothers, Romeo, 22 and Cruz, 20, just after the perceived olive branch. The siblings unfollowed him and Nicola in return before it was reported that they had blocked him. Model Brooklyn and wife Nicola are said to be 'blindsided' after learning of the latest snub when they saw reports online. A source explained: "Blocking or unfollowing someone on Instagram is like the Gen Z version of World War Three. It's a sad new low. "But the truth is, Brooklyn has cut out his parents David and Victoria from his life and it's the same with Romeo and Cruz. "Even when the family have reached out to Brooklyn they have been ignored. "He's not had contact for months and it feels clear to them that he doesn't want to make amends." 7 7 7 7
Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz gut their $16M mansion: Full details and insane sum their outrageously spoiled move is costing
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz dropped $16million on a Beverly Hills mansion complete with custom Italian interiors - only to immediately rip out some of the luxury features, the Daily Mail can reveal. The jaw-dropping six-bedroom, seven-bathroom luxury pad, which sits in the celeb-packed Beverly Hills, was equipped with an ultra-luxe kitchen and bathrooms designed by renowned architect Vincent Van Duysen.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
France Moves to Curb ‘Ultra-fast' Fashion With Bill Targeting Shein and Temu
PARIS — As major brands scale back their sustainability initiatives, France is pressing ahead with legislation aimed at reining in 'ultra-fast fashion' platforms such as Shein and Temu, known for their extremely low-cost clothing. The bill, introduced by Anne-Cécile Violland, a member of parliament from the Horizons party, passed the Senate one year after clearing the lower house of the French Assembly. More from WWD Inditex Sales Slow as Economic Headwinds Hit the High Street Rebag Expands Access to Pre-loved Luxury Goods With New Amazon Collaboration Designer Vincent Van Duysen Opens Antwerp Home for Zara Home+ 4th Collection The unusually long gap between votes led to some watering down of the original provisions, exempting traditional fast-fashion players such as H&M, Primark, and Inditex-owned Zara. 'It's a relief that it moved forward, but there has been a shift in the goal of the legislation that it is now specifically targeting what is called 'ultra-fast fashion,'' said Pierre Condamine, spokesperson for the Anti Fast Fashion Coalition, an umbrella group of 11 environmental organizations in France. Earlier drafts had adopted a broader definition of fast fashion that included Europe-based brands. 'There is sort of a shift in what was supposed to be an environmental legislation, with the objective to shift the whole sector towards sustainable practices, while now it's sort of becoming a protectionist text,' he told WWD. The revised bill targets ultra-fast fashion directly, proposing a tax on small parcels shipped from outside the EU ranging from 2 to 4 euros per package. The fee is intended to slow the influx of packages from Chinese platforms to France, in a move reminiscent of the U.S. ending its de minimis exemption. Shein and Temu together shipped 800 million packages to France in 2024 — more than half of all parcels sent to the country. The French government will first notify the European Commission, as several measures, including a total advertising ban on ultra-fast-fashion platforms, require approval at the EU level. This process could take up to three months before the bill goes to the Assembly and Senate joint committee for resolution, likely in the fall in late September or October. Several key provisions may face scrutiny in Brussels, including the parcel fee, which could conflict with the European Commission's plan for a bloc-wide fee by 2028, and the proposed national advertising ban. Although Shein is registered in Singapore, its European headquarters in Ireland could present a legal loophole. As it stands, the bill mandates eco-contributions from fashion companies based on a 'bonus-malus' system — rewarding sustainable practices and penalizing environmental harm. Penalties could rise to 10 euros per item by 2030, though the methodology for valuing items has yet to be defined. The bill would also eliminate tax advantages for 'donating' unsold stock by ultra-fast-fashion brands, which are not permitted to destroy unsold items under an anti-waste law passed in 2020. A critical element of the bill is its specific definition of 'ultra-fast' or 'ultra-express' fashion. This distinction leaves out more traditional fast-fashion companies that have a retail presence like H&M, Primark and Zara. By differentiating between ultra-fast platforms and fast-fashion brands with physical retail locations, the legislation potentially creates a loophole for companies headquartered in Europe — Sweden, Ireland and Spain respectively — even though their production relies heavily on low-wage countries like China, India and Bangladesh via subcontractors and diffuse supply chains. The original bill passed by the Assembly featured the broader definition, but companies lobbied intensively over the past year for the narrower language, arguing that they contribute to local employment. Senator Sylvie Valente Le Hir of Les Républicains, who ushered the bill through the Senate, highlighted its targeted approach: 'We have drawn a clear line between those we want to regulate — ultra-express fashion — and those we want to preserve, accessible but rooted fashion, which employs in France, which structures our territories, which creates links and supports a local economic fabric,' she said. The industry group La Fédération Française du Prêt à Porter Féminin praised the bill as a 'step forward' in tackling ultra-fast fashion. 'It formalizes the long-standing collective commitment of many stakeholders to defend a fashion industry that respects workers, consumers, citizens, French businesses, and the planet,' the organization said in a statement. However, Condamine noted that while large global fast-fashion retailers remain profitable – Zara's parent company Inditex reported sales were up 4.2 percent in constant-currency in the first quarter on Wednesday — French high street brands like Camaieu and NafNaf have entered administration, and independent stores continue to shutter. 'The economic crisis in the clothing industry in France, it started way before Shein,' Condamine said. 'It started when fast fashion — Zara, H&M, Primark — arrived. Now they are saying if they're targeted, it will be a catastrophe [for jobs]. But they're doing great economically, and they're part of the problem.' Some lawmakers described the bill as a 'strong first signal' and indicated that fast fashion as a whole — including the European players with physical presence — could face future regulation due to unsustainable business practices. On the other hand, critics — chiefly Shein — have said the legislation punishes cost-conscious consumers and lower-income households. The company, which markets itself under the slogan 'Fashion is a right, not a privilege,' has staged events in French cities like Béziers. On Sunday, its director of government relations, Fabrice Layer, held a presentation in front of the southeastern town's city hall to rally public support for the company. 'We ultimately find ourselves with a law that is not only anti-Shein, but anti-Shein customer,' Quentin Ruffat, Shein's spokesperson in France, told AFP. 'This law, if passed, will directly penalize our customers' wallets and drastically reduce their purchasing power.' The company has also accused France's fashion establishment of protecting legacy brands and says it will continue lobbying to amend the bill further. Shein representatives did not respond to requests for comment. New research from l'Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) shows that in the first quarter of 2025, Amazon, Shein and Temu together accounted for 24 percent of online apparel sales by value, representing 7 percent of total apparel consumption across all channels. Online sales made up 29.4 percent of apparel purchases by value, including the online stores of traditional retailers. Best of WWD Walmart Calls California Waste Dumping Lawsuit 'Unjustified' Year in Review: Sustainability's Biggest Controversies of 2021 Year in Review: Sustainability's New Strides
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Inditex Sales Slow as Economic Headwinds Hit the High Street
PARIS — Zara parent company Inditex is starting 2025 on its back foot, with lower-than-expected sales in the three months to April 30. Sales rose 4.2 percent at constant currency, a notable slowdown from the company's long-running streak of double-digit growth. The figure also fell short of analysts' expectations for 5.6 percent growth year-over-year. More from WWD Designer Vincent Van Duysen Opens Antwerp Home for Zara Home+ 4th Collection First Look: A New Zara at The Grove Kate Moss' and Bobby Gillespie's Zara Capsule Is All Rock 'n' Roll 'Following a very strong post-pandemic period, its sales base is now larger and its operating margin has reverted to above its long-term average. We expect a more moderate rate of sales and EPS growth this year and as such in our view valuation looks fairly full compared to some other retailers and also the luxury sector,' RBC analyst Richard Chamberlain said in a trading note. Despite macroeconomic pressures, Inditex signaled a more encouraging trend for the second quarter, with sales up 6 percent year-over-year at constant currency from May 1 to June 9. The parent company of Pull&Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Stradivarius and Oysho saw tempered numbers in other key categories, with gross profit up 1.5 percent to 5 billion euros, while operating expenses were up 2.3 percent. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) ticked up 1 percent to 2.4 billion euros, while operating profit (EBIT) increased by 0.3 percent to 1.6 billion euros. Net income for the quarter rose 0.8 percent to 1.3 billion euros. The company is continuing to revamp its retail network. More than 130 smaller or underperforming stores across all brands are being closed, while net retail space is expected to grow by 5 percent. The focus is on larger, more modern store formats, including expansions at The Grove in Los Angeles and Noon Square in Seoul, South Korea. Store upgrades were also carried out across other Inditex concepts, including Massimo Dutti and Pull&Bear in London, and Oysho in Paris. New Zara stores have recently opened in Athens, Greece, and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Improving its services, Zara launched Travel Mode for customers in the UK, Italy, and Japan, a service allowing delivery of online purchases to wherever a customer is staying. The rollout will soon extend to France, Spain, and Turkey. Inditex is also advancing its logistics infrastructure to support global growth. A new distribution center in Zaragoza, Spain, is scheduled to open this summer. The upgraded logistics system is now fully operational at Zara and is being implemented across other brands, including Bershka and Pull&Bear. Inditex will also see a board change at its upcoming annual meeting on July 15, with José Arnau stepping down and Roberto Cibeira, CEO of Pontegadea, set to take his place. Best of WWD Harvey Nichols Sees Sales Dip, Losses Widen in Year Marred by Closures Nike Logs $1.3 Billion Profit, But Supply Chain Issues Persist Zegna Shares Start Trading on New York Stock Exchange Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
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Design Firm Dexelance Opens China Office to Fuel Expansion
MILAN — Furnishings, lighting and contract group Dexelance continues to focus on growth despite market challenges worldwide. On Friday, the firm said it opened its first hub in Shanghai as it seeks to build a direct and structured presence in China, forge relationships with local partners and develop commercial opportunities. More from WWD Designer Vincent Van Duysen Opens Antwerp Home for Zara Home+ 4th Collection Lulu Frost's Lisa Salzer Discusses Importance of Providing Joy With Everyday Luxuries Sanlorenzo Gives Venice a New Cultural Space and Piero Lissoni-designed Bridge 'The Chinese market is one we know well, having been present there since 2020 with a branch in Suzhou. In 2024, China represented approximately 4 percent of our turnover,' Dexelance chairman and chief executive officer Andrea Sasso said in a statement. China's economy has slowed, its property market is still in a fragile state and consumer confidence hasn't quite recovered since the COVID-19 pandemic. But the economic doldrums haven't stopped luxury home brands from betting on the world's second-largest economy to fuel growth. Last year, Italy's Molteni&C opened its largest flagship in the world in Shanghai with local partner Domus Tiandi. Dexelance said Vincy Ho was appointed CEO of Dexelance China in January. 'The opening of this new Shanghai office… allows us to further consolidate our connection with China, strengthening the group's presence in the country and aiming to become a global benchmark in high-end design,' Sasso said. Dexelance, which recently changed its name from Italian Design Brands, owns upscale furniture brands Meridiani, Gervasoni and lighting firm Davide Groppi. It also owns luxury contract firms Cenacchi International and Modar, which work with stores, showrooms, offices, hotels and prestigious homes worldwide. In 2024, it also bought a majority share in Turri, a luxury furniture business founded in 1925 in Carugo near Lake Como, and last year increased its stake up to 100 percent in lighting firm Axolight. The new space will host display areas for Gervasoni, Meridiani, Davide Groppi, Saba Italia, and Turri, in addition to the Dexelance China offices. The first Italian design firm to list its shares on the Milan Stock Exchange, Dexelance said in April that it signed a letter of intent with outdoor furniture specialist Roda Group, with the aim to take a majority stake in the firm. In February, the firm's managing director Giorgio Gobbi told WWD the firm was in talks with several potential acquisitions. The company reported its 2024 revenues were up 4.3 percent to 324 million euros. Sign in to access your portfolio
