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From Princess Di to Sophia Loren, revel in the fabulous visual history of the Cannes Film Festival as it returns for the 78th time
As the annual French cinematic extravaganza returns, Tatler celebrates some of the most star-spangled, iconic moments from the Cannes Film Festival
Considered one of the ‘big three’ film festivals, alongside Venice and Berlin, the Cannes Film Festival lights up the French Riviera city annually in May, premiering the latest films from around the world. Originally launched in 1939, it was first touted as a rival to Venice, which had been used as a propaganda machine by the Italian Fascist Party.
The first edition saw Hollywood’s biggest stars transported to the South of France via an Ocean Liner chartered by MGM Studios, with Gary Cooper, Cary Grant, Norma Shearer, Spencer Tracy and James Cagney on board. Yet it was cancelled just two days in, following Germany’s invasion of Poland, with the Axis powers of France and the UK drawn into war. It returned in 1946, with the current iteration being its 77th edition. In the 1960s, it saw acting royalty like Brigitte Bardot, Sophia Loren and Elizabeth Taylor walking La Croisette’s famous red carpet, while actual royalty, including Diana, Princess of Wales, have since attended.

The Most Unforgettable Looks In Cannes Film Festival History
Before the Cannes Film Festival begins, revisit some of the best looks the Croisette has ever seen, from 1966 to the present day.
With the 78th Cannes Film Festival just a few days away, many of us are eagerly awaiting to see what celebrities from all over the world will be wearing to honor the art of film. Until then, do you remember the semi-transparent Prada ensemble worn by Uma Thurman at the presentation of Pulp Fiction in 1994? Or Princess Diana’s triumphant arrival in 1987, draped in a flowing bluish gown? And what about those couples, now separated, with perfectly synchronized looks? Every year, Cannes remains the scene of a parade of gowns and jewels signed by the greatest fashion houses, to be admired on site or from the comfort of your sofa.

Always overpacking? The handbag trend set to change everything
Time to double up
Fashion is a fickle beast, with trend cycles that shift so rapidly from season to season and fleeting styles disappear from our view before we can fully register their presence. That’s why, when a timeless trend emerges, we savour it.
Fortunately for us, Spring/Summer 2025’s standout trends combine both functionality and style—offering enduring appeal that’s set to reign for seasons to come.
This is especially true in the accessories department, where brands like Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Valentino, Bottega Veneta, and Victoria Beckham have delivered styles that are not just highly covetable; but are also very practical too.

The 23 best perfumes for women, according to editors who have been testing them for over a year
Plus, a simple guide on how to find the best fragrance for you
Shopping for the best perfume is no mean feat. As a beauty editor who specialises in all things fragrance, I can tell you now that some of my most cherished and worn perfumes don’t always please everyone around me. You see, emotional connection is an overwhelming key factor when shopping for the perfect scent, and the thing that makes perfume so special is that everyone reacts differently to different scents. For example, while floral perfumes speak loudly to some, others might prefer subtle skin scents or even deep, smoky, woody perfumes.

In a transitional wardrobe rut? These are the best spring dresses to add to your collection for every occasion
With these in your arsenal, you’re set for the months ahead
Judging by the recent spate of sunny weather, spring has officially arrived. Although most of us are welcoming higher temperatures with open arms, the scramble to transition from a fur-stuffed winter wardrobe to light and airy separates can be slightly overwhelming. But with a range of the best spring dresses in your arsenal, getting dressed for the next few months will be literally, and figuratively, a breeze.
This year’s spring/summer trends are overwhelmingly dopamine-inducing, feminine and maximalist, which I believe all good dresses should be. Full skirts, powder pink palettes and asymmetric cuts are set to define the season, but there’s no going wrong with classic A-line silhouettes and light linen fabrications to bolster your everyday spring/summer outfits.

Hair stressing you out? You should try these 11 summer hairstyles for hot, sunny days
Sweat-proof, low-maintenance and oh-so-chic
While I’m a big fan of summer and the sunny weather that comes with it, there’s no denying it can play havoc with our beauty routines. From foundation that struggles to stay put to mascara that smudges as soon as you put it on, high temperatures and all that comes with it can require not only re-thinking which products work best for this time of year but also switching up your beauty looks all together.
One area that I find myself re-thinking everything I thought I knew the minute the sun makes an appearance is my hair, as while in the winter I’m happy to reach for the blow dryer to achieve that perfect bouncy blowout or spend time creating a sleek, straight style, in the summer fuss-free hair is my go-to. After all, nobody wants to get hot and sticky creating the perfect look only to find the humidity takes hold the minute you step outside or you’re left hot and sweaty with your hair stuck to your back (yep, I know gross but we’ve all been there).
With that in mind, I’ve made it my mission to find the best fuss-free hairstyles that are perfect for wearing on hot summer days, in preparation for when the warm weather finally rolls around.

The 14 best hair conditioners for every hair type—and your one-way ticket to hydrated hair
Shiny and nourished
When it comes to your hair care routine, chances are you’ve spent a lot of time and effort finding the best shampoo for your hair type—but how about the best conditioner? Over my years working in the beauty industry, it’s clear that while most of us are evangelical about keeping our strands squeaky clean, the same level of care and attention isn’t always given to what we hydrate our hair with afterwards.
And while you might treat ourselves to a nourishing hair mask or reach for a hair oil when our hair starts feeling particularly parched, ensuring that you’re using the best conditioner for your hair on a regular basis is something of a game-changer.
Why? Well, not only will a good conditioner help your comb to glide through your strands once you’re out of the shower, but it can also improve the look, health and manageability of the hair—without leaving it looking greasy or dirty.

Wave goodbye to leopard and tiger—you should be wearing *this* animal print on your nails this summer
Cool girl coded
While natural nails have been all the rage of late, like the soap, naked, and bubble manicures, I’ve always been partial to something a little more avant-garde. While you may not want to wear out-there make-up on a Monday, per se, nothing is stopping your nails from making a statement. And that’s why, as a bona fide fashion girl, I was so pleased to see that cow print has well and truly crossed over to our talons.
As session and celebrity manicurist Sophia Stylianou tells me: “I’ve definitely noticed cow print nails making a comeback. The classic black and white look is still a go-to, but there are so many fun takes on it now, from colourful base shades to more subtle, minimalist versions, or even just using it as an accent. It’s a fun, statement trend that keeps resurfacing, especially during the spring and summer months.”
Ahead, we break out how to get the trend, and all the inspiration you need ahead of your next trip to the salon.

Hair hardware is the easiest way to bling up any hairstyle this summer
Make a statement with pearls, gems, cute clips and more.
With summer almost upon us (fingers and toes crossed), it’s time to start preparing for all the upcoming festivals, weddings and parties on the horizon. If you’re looking for a simple way to take your hair from drab to fab, then hair hardware might be the trend for you. Coined by leading hair stylist and trend forecaster Tom Smith, it’s universal for all hair types and styles and a quick way of bringing extra sparkle with little effort.
“It works just as well for minimalists as it does for maximalists,” he says. “Whether you’re adding a sleek metal clip to a ponytail, or layering multiple decorative pins into a braided look, hair hardware is a simple way to add interest and individuality.”

How Do Popes Pick Their Regnal Name?
There are no rules or laws instructing them on their choice, but there will likely never be a Pope Peter II.
When Robert Francis Prevost stepped out on the balcony as Pope Leo XIV, he reintroduced himself to the world.
But how did he choose his regnal name?
“There are very few rules for the man at the top, so they’re allowed to choose what they want,” Joshua McManaway, who teaches about the history of the Papacy, told The Pillar. However, no pope choses the name “Peter,” out of respect for St. Peter the Apostle, the first pope.
“I suspect it is humility or perhaps even because one does not want to compare oneself to the one pope we know Christ chose himself. That may be a bridge too far!” McManaway added. “It is an unwritten rule; it would be fair game. But I think anyone would cause great scandal if they chose Peter II.”

Why Blaufränkisch Wine Is a Sommelier Favorite
Industry pros call this underrated Austrian red wine ‘seriously fun.’
Blaufränkisch, the Austrian red grape with a funny name, is considered one of the most underrated varieties, according to wine professionals.
“These are seriously fun wines,” says Warren Johnson, co-owner of Saint Urban’s in Charleston, South Carolina, a petite wine bar with an ever-rotating list. “Take a Nebbiolo, a Grand Cru Beaujolais, a Northern Rhône Syrah, and a Pinot Noir, for good measure. Wrap a big, red, happy bow around it, and there you go.”
The grape has the potential to make richly racy, elegant, and refreshing wines.
“Blaufränkisch allows for the perfect intersection of fruit, acid, spice, and floral components,” says Morgan Beck, winemaker at Johan Vineyards in Oregon, and a strong Blaufränkisch advocate. “It’s a wine I could just smell for days.”

The Official Guide to Ouzo — Greece’s National Drink
This anise-flavored aperitif will transport you to seaside summers in Greece.
Around midday, tabletops in Greece start to fill up with platefuls of crispy calamari and salads drenched in olive oil. Ice cubes clink into tall, narrow glasses filled with a strong, licorice-scented aperitif mixed with water. It signifies the start of the ouzo ritual.
Widely known as the national drink of Greece, ouzo is a distilled spirit enjoyed across the country and in neighboring Cyprus. It’s flavored with anise or fennel seed and can be divisive — you either love it or hate it. For curious licorice lovers, here is a guide on what ouzo is and how to enjoy it.

Strawberry Season Is Short — Here’s How to Pick the Best Ones, According to a Scientist
Lead with your nose.
Strawberries’ arrival not only marks the beginning of berry season, but the first of the summer fruits. That wafting floral scent at the farmers market or grocery store heralds the abundance to come.
But there’s a catch. Because these fruits don’t ripen once picked and can be easily damaged, most strawberries sold in grocery stores are either underripe or beginning to decay. How to find the best ones? Whether shopping in supermarkets or farmers markets, lead with your nose.

Pattern Drenching Is Your Favorite Interior Designer’s Secret Weapon
If color drenching is the trendy baby of the family, then consider pattern drenching its timeless, wiser older sister. A design trick oft referred to as ‘à la Française,’ or in the manner of the French, the look found its footing during Louis XIV’s reign, becoming de rigeur thanks to Marie Antoinette at the Petit Trianon and later Joséphine de Beauharnais at Château de Malmaison.
From floor-to-ceiling damask in the 1600s and Toile de Jouy in the late 1700s to Elsie de Wolfe’s treillage in the 20s and Sybil Colefax and John Fowler’s chintzes in the mid-1900s, the “fearlessness of layering a pattern across walls, ceilings, canopy beds, and drapery conjures some of the biggest names in design history,” says San Francisco-based interior designer Ken Fulk.

How to Resell Your Wedding Dress, According to the Experts
Have you ever considered if you would ever sell your wedding dress? A wedding dress is traditionally a piece that will be worn for one day only, yet many still hold onto them for years due to emotional attachment to the gown. However, given the ever-growing popularity of resale, it’s no surprise that thousands of brides are choosing to sell their bridal gowns after their big day.
“The sheer size of my dress was the deciding factor—closet space is hard to find in London,” says Elle McPherson-Yoon, a Vogue bride, who resold her tulle gown by Viktor & Rolf following her 2020 wedding in the Scottish Highlands. “I had also purchased it as a sample and so had not made the same emotional or financial investment that one would with a custom gown.”

The Astonishing Clarity of Artist Gunnel Wåhlstrand
Over the course of her 20-plus-year career—she received her MFA from the Royal Institute of Art in Stockholm in 2003—Wåhlstrand has remained somewhat under the radar internationally, despite reportedly being one of the most expensive artists working in Sweden. But that could soon change: this weekend, she’ll unveil three new works at New York’s Independent art fair with her gallery, Andréhn-Schiptjenko, and a large show of her work, organized in collaboration with Prince Eugene’s Waldemarsudde in Stockholm, opens next month at the Turku Art Museum in Finland.

Wunmi Mosaku on Why ‘Sinners’ Is the ‘Greatest Love Story Ever Told’
The British Nigerian actress’s turn as the hoodoo-practicing love interest has given her a brighter spotlight. She is trying to stay grounded through it all.
“Sinners” is one of those rare modern blockbusters that fans are dissecting on a near literary level. There have been paragraphs dedicated to its symbolism, social media threads about its cultural themes, and hours of podcasts delving into lines and scenes. Wunmi Mosaku isn’t exactly seeking out the takes.
“I haven’t gone searching for anything because I’m very mistrustful of the internet and I’m scared of what I might see,” Mosaku said in a video call from her Los Angeles home.
Mosaku’s stirring performance as the hoodoo healer Annie is the soulful core of “Sinners.” The fact that it’s Mosaku, 38, in the role seems fitting: The film is a period horror-drama centered on romance as well as a meditation on grief and a musical. Her acting résumé reflects each element.

When Did Restaurant Salads Get So … Unwieldy?
“Why am I cutting lettuce like a steak?” one diner asked, but chefs say they have their reasons.
The green salad at Meetinghouse, a modern pub in Philadelphia, is something of an architectural marvel.
Layer upon interlocking layer of gem romaine leaves slicked with spiky Dijon vinaigrette form a cylindrical tower, crowned by a tuft of watercress and minced chives. During a recent dinner service, it averaged about eight inches in height, but this salad skyscraper has been known to reach up to a foot.
“It’s bizarre to say because it’s this giant, beautiful salad,” said Andrew DiTomo, the chef and a partner at the restaurant, “but the way it came to be, why it’s big, and why we use full leaves is all about function.”

ACM Awards 2025: See the full list of winners
Reba McEntire hosted the ceremony for the 18th time, while Rascal Flatts teamed up with the Backstreet Boys for a performance.
The Academy of Country Music Awards were a Whirlwind for Lainey Wilson, who won not only Entertainer of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, and Album of the Year, but also Artist-Songwriter of the Year.
“I’m sure everybody [has felt] a little bit of imposter syndrome. I won’t lie to you, I have a little bit,” the “Heart Like a Truck” artist said in her acceptance speech for the night’s big award.
The event, held Thursday at the Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas, and hosted by country great Reba McEntire, also featured big wins by Chris Stapleton, who was named Male Artist of the Year, and Ella Langley, who had eight nominations, the most of any artist, going into the night. Langley walked away with the title of New Female Artist of the Year, as well as trophies in three more categories.

8 Home Electric Tasks Experts Say You Should Never Do Yourself
Better to leave these to the pros.
There’s a lot of learning that goes into homeownership. And with that, there’s plenty of satisfaction to be had. There’s no beating the sense of accomplishment that comes with successfully unclogging a drain or patching drywall all on your own. But there are some DIY projects—specifically, those requiring electrical work—better left to the professionals.

When it comes to working with electricity and wiring, the stakes are often infinitely higher, with safety issues and fire hazards coming into play. “There’s a lot you can DIY around the house, but electricity isn’t where you want to wing it,” says licensed electrician Carly Steiman. “If it’s something you’re curious about learning, let your electrician know … Education can be a part of the process—it just needs to be communicated.”

11 Surprising Ways to Use Banana Peels Around Your Home, Kitchen, and Garden
Make the most of every part of the popular fruit.
Unless you’re a clumsy cartoon character, banana peels don’t often garner much attention—they’re the leftovers, an afterthought. But it turns out they have an impressive number of practical uses in everyday life. That slippery unwieldy peel, widely thought to be destined for the trash, actually has cooking, cleaning, and even medicinal properties. Who knew banana peels had such secret talents?
Banana peels can be a key ingredient in cooking, household cleaning, skincare routines, and more. So, before you toss that next banana peel in the compost bin, consider the following household ideas and tasks to make the most of this ever-popular fruit.

This European City Blocked New Hotels to Combat Overtourism—and This Stay Was the Last to Open
With an art vending machine, a copper still for homemade gin, and a one-time jail cell turned tasting room, the palatial new Rosewood Amsterdam is a Dutch delight.
The Amsterdammers are curious—of course they are. They’ve been waiting 10 years to see inside the city’s former Palace of Justice, which just opened as the brand-new Rosewood Amsterdam on May 1, 2025. As hotel builds are now being limited to combat overtourism and Rosewood was the last to receive permission to convert an existing non-hotel building into a hotel, it feels like a monumental, era-defining moment for the city, and the locals know it.
It’s opening weekend, and I have to weave through groups of them swarming the spacious lobby, having a sniff around in that delightfully direct Dutch way. Their faces don’t give away much, but one thing is certain: They’re not disappointed.

How to Spend One Perfect Day In Casablanca
This enchanting Moroccan city is ready for its close-up. Here’s how to spend a perfect 24 hours in Casablanca.
Casablanca has long had something of an all-business, no-play reputation. That’s finally changing, says Amine Hannaoui, vice president of the arts nonprofit Alouane Bladi. “Ten years ago, we had no tourism, but now the city has a story,” he said, while showing me several dozen of the city’s dynamic street murals.
With a pleasant climate year-round, a growing arts and culture scene, ever-alluring shopping, and an over-the-top new hotel, the Moroccan city has never been more deserving of a longer stopover on your way to Marrakesh or Tangier. Here’s how to spend a perfect day in “Casa,” as the locals call it.

[Photo Credit: laconcharesort.com, varchitecture.com]

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