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Back in August, during the Venice Film Festival, jaws dropped when Angelina Jolie hit the red carpet for the world premiere of Maria. Jolie channeled the signature Old Hollywood glamour that the festival is known for and emerged wearing a draped chiffon strapless gown, complete with a dramatic faux-fur shawl. The internet instantly went wild … Read more
In Norway, nature is something of a national obsession. Norwegian children are taught that “there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing”, and Norwegian babies are packed into thermals and overalls and taken on day trips to the woods. Cross-country skiing, hunting for wild mushrooms or cloudberries, or huffing and puffing up … Read more
Yep, it’s almost that time of year already and that means it’s time to order your advent calendar and kickstart your early Christmas shopping. MCoBeauty has just launched its viral advent calendar. The first drop sold out within 24 hours, with two selling every minute. The MCoBeauty Advent Calendar contains 12 mini-sized products to fill … Read more
Alberta Ferretti is stepping down as creative director of the eponymous brand she founded in 1981, the designer announced this morning. “On September 17th, you attended my last fashion show,” wrote the designer in a letter sent out this morning via email. “It was a difficult, complicated, but a very thoughtful choice. But today, with … Read more
If you’re a keen gardener (or market frequenter), you may be lucky enough to have a glut of late-summer courgettes. I am often the recipient of such “problems”, and love including them in any meal I can. This way of cooking them is a current favourite. I’ve left the cooking time a little open, because … Read more
Every celebrity has their season: Mariah Carey is the “Queen of Christmas” (though that’s a little controversial); Nicole Kidman is apparently a “True Spring,” according to color analysis theory; and Megan Thee Stallion permanently owns hot girl summer. While one could certainly make the argument that fall belongs to Alexis Bledel and Lauren Graham, personally, … Read more
When communities are devastated by conflict or disaster, humanitarian workers risk their lives to deliver critical aid. This work is safeguarded by international humanitarian law (IHL), which mandates protection for aid organisations to ensure they can operate safely. The red cross and red crescent emblems are some of the most well-known examples of the protective … Read more
A family-owned business in Western Australia has been crowned the best fish and chips in the country for the second time. Albany’s Hooked on Middleton Beach won the top gong at the 2024 National Seafood Industry Awards this month, taking home the title of best take-away fish and chips. The accolade, presented by the peak … Read more
After fashion shows, brands often send out a list of celebrity guests—or “VIPs”—who watched on from the front row. Friends of the house and ambassadors, the attendees usually align with the brand’s aesthetic or values. While labels have vastly differing interpretations of “very important” these days, it seems that all of the brands in Milan … Read more
‘Woke scientists want to shrink your PINT”! So read one of the more hysterical headlines last week about a study that removed pint glasses from several licensed premises in England and replaced them with two-thirds serves (dropping the prices accordingly). The study found that punters bought almost 10% less beer when pints weren’t available. If … Read more
