Sandra Mansour’s job is turning dream worlds into dresses. She pulls clouds down to earth via billowing tulle; she sews dawn dew from gardens into glass-beaded gowns. It’s a gift, as they say, but it comes with a cost—like, literally—because the hand-crafted pieces by the Swiss-born, Beirut-based designer are roughly (and rightly) the cost of
With movie theaters finally lighting back up across much of the U.S., the National Association of Theatre Owners and its members are making a rare show of unity in support of CinemaSafe, a new set of health and safety protocols. The COVID-19 response codifies several measures undertaken by theaters and many other businesses, including face
Vanity Fair editor in chief Radhika Jones announced today that Ta-Nehisi Coates is serving as guest editor for the September issue, a special edition exploring art, activism, and power in 21st-century America. New subscribers can secure their copy by visiting this link. “There’s no one better suited than Ta-Nehisi to illuminate this urgent moment in
The Charity Commission has issued an official warning to the trustees of an educational charity that allowed terrorist propaganda to be shown to children. The regulator said in an inquiry report on Friday that the Lantern of Knowledge Educational Trust, which has objects of advancing Islam and runs an independent secondary school in east London,
Footwork architect Traxman has shared a new “Juked Out” remix of “WAP,” as the Chicago Reader points out. The Teklife producer integrates Boom-Boom’s classic 1989 track “Work This Pussy” (famously sampled on Teyana Taylor’s “WTP”) into his take on Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s raunchy hit. Take a listen to that below. Earlier this
Jeffrey Ubben Source: BusinessWire Jeffrey Ubben is betting on widescale adoption of clean energy through his new fund Inclusive Capital Partners, which he launched in June after stepping away from ValueAct to focus on sustainable investing full time. His fund is the lead investor in a company being formed through a partnership between Schneider Electric
Ever since George Clooney sold Casaamigos tequila to Diageo for a cool $1 billion in 2017, more and more celebrities are launching their own liquor brands. The latest to follow in Clooney’s “sexiest man” footsteps? Ryan Reynolds. Just days after being named the second highest-paid actor of 2020, the Deadpool star raked in USD$610 million
Take the “guessing” out of Investing There are a lot of ways out there to invest your money to get good returns on your investment. Learning how to make investments can be a great option if you want some extra income or just want to save up money for future usage. In either case, choosing
Did Sonja manage to make her business flourish? On The Real Housewives of New York City Season 12 Episode 19, things took a turn when she finally launched her business to the masses. Meanwhile, Ramona wanted to get to the root of Dorinda’s anger issues, and it resulted in a BIG argument. Elsewhere, there was still
Old world charm – with a burst of new world energy Long regarded as Lisbon’s quieter sibling, Portugal’s second city is currently undergoing a magical moment of rejuvenation. Centuries ago, British merchant ships would cluster in Porto’s medieval harbour to ferry the region’s eponymous port wines back home. Now, the city’s river banks are crowded with hip
I first became aware of Little Free Libraries perhaps seven or eight years ago, which means that I have wanted one of my very own for nearly a decade. I even know exactly where I’d put it (there’s a small local park that would be perfect). Once I’d set up my dream library, I would
Mike White (Frankie) You may be more likely to recognize Mike White from the films he has written than the ones he has acted in, even though there is, acutally, quite a bit of of overlap in that category. Among his more memorable supporting roles from films he conceived are as Jack Black’s substitute teacher
Sun protection, but make it fashion Whether you’re popping out to run errands or spending the day at the beach, sun protection is a must. While you should wear SPF every day (yes, every day!), dermatologists say sunscreen simply isn’t enough on its own. Enter: sun hats. A stylish hat will not only shield you from harmful UV rays, but
Some things never get old. Like Elizabeth Hurley…and bikinis! Combine them and the stunning 55-year-old looks gorgeous in a new skimpy beige two piece to show of her perfect swimsuit body. Despite turning 55 in June, Elizabeth Hurley still somehow manages to appear to age backwards. She’s killing it in a new bikini photo that
Fundraising needs to be prepared to reinvent itself and work with critics to avoid perpetuating injustices, according to a paper from fundraising think tank Rogare. The discussion paper, The donor-centred baby and the community-centric bathwater, argues that it is possible for donor-centric fundraising and community-centred fundraising philosophies to find common ground and work together. The
Travel planning has changed — and not in a good way. In addition to booking a flight and hotel, travelers are faced with questions that were unthinkable just six months ago. Where can I go? Do I need a negative Covid-19 test result to enter? Must I quarantine upon arrival? If I’m allowed in, should
Longtime synthpop duo Erasure are back with a new album called The Neon, and they’ve released it in full today. Stream it below via Apple Music and Spotify. This year marks Erasure’s 35th anniversary as a band (!) which is a pretty remarkable feat to hit, especially since they’ve never stopped innovating along the way.
“I don’t like the ‘digital show’ solution,” said Domenico Dolce on the debut of Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2021 menswear, “The fashion show cannot be substituted with something on a screen. You need the physical contact, the human connection. Because fashion begins with people.” Yet, irony of ironies, the Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2021 menswear
Jeju Air plane at Seoul Incheon International Airport. Benard | Andia | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Low-cost carriers (LCCs) are likely to have an advantage in a price-sensitive and regionally focused air travel market, analysts told CNBC. However, one observer cautioned that the benefit can only be enjoyed when demand recovers. The coronavirus pandemic
He’s known as one of Wall Street’s longtime bears. But David Rosenberg appears to exude more optimism than pessimism these days. The chief economist and strategist at Rosenberg Research sees signs the economy doesn’t require a second coronavirus aid package right now. “Maybe we don’t need to have another stimulus package this quickly because the
California based actress and musician Daniella Monet (real name Daniella Monet Zuvic) gained mediocre fame in the early 2000s after she landed small roles on shows like “Zoey 101,” “iCarly” and “Listen Up” … but Monet’s stardom really began to shine after her breakout role as the entertainment-driven big sister Trina Vega on the 2010
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Meghan Markle appeared from her new Montecito home today to encourage women to vote and help mobilize other eligible voters to register and participate in November’s election. “We all know what’s at stake this year. I know it,” she said during a When We All Vote event. She added that voter suppression is very real,
Sony Pictures Classics has scheduled Azazel Jacobs’ drama French Exit for a Feb. 21, 2021 release in time for Oscars. The pic, which stars Oscar nominees Michelle Pfeiffer and Lucas Hedges, is making its world premiere as the Closing Night feature at the 2020 New York Film Festival. Directed by Jacobs and written by award-winning novelist Patrick deWitt, based
The mayor of Los Angeles cut all utilities at TikTok star Bryce Hall’s rented home in the Hollywood Hills Wednesday, in a move meant to punish him for throwing a large party in defiance of coronavirus rules. Mayor Eric Garcetti ordered the shutdown on Wednesday amid outcry over Hall and his influencer roommates, Noah Beck
The chief executive of poverty relief charity Penny Appeal has promised a “root-and-branch review” of safeguarding arrangements across the organisation after an alleged incident at one of its partners. Harris Iqbal is interim head of Penny Appeal, which was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief in Asia, the Middle East and Africa by
Dipha Barus is one of the biggest acts out of Indonesia and rightfully so. He has established himself as the new musical phenomenon, blending upbeat and inspiring music with essential elements of traditional Indonesian music and current groove. He’s making his return to Ultra Records with his brand new single “Down“, featuring the sensational vocals
Noam Galai | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images For the first time in five months, major movie theater chains will reopen their doors to the American public starting Thursday. Throughout the pandemic, independent cinemas and drive-ins have been home to rereleases of Hollywood favorites like “Star Wars,” “Jurassic Park” and “Jaws,” as well as
Born in 1963 with a love of oil and gasoline coursing through his veins, Dirk Oehlerking of Kingston Customs is one of the most experienced motorcycle racers and mechanics on the scene today. Conceptualising an all-new custom-made 1980 BMW R100 RS, with a whiff of steampunk styling, the Good Ghost represents the third instalment of
If you own a Florida home that has a basement, you may be wondering how you can make the most of this additional space. Many people with basements not only let the space go to waste, but they also let it fall into a state of neglect and disrepair. This can then create a range