Upstairs at the 1878 Members Club – Dublin, Ireland
We’re feeling the need for a swanky sort of LOunge today; the kind of spot with comfy seats, flattering lighting, and a themed cocktail menu to delight us. It’s THURSDAY. Let’s all deny reality for as long as we can.
Winona Ryder: ‘I Started My Career As The Youngest And I Always Wanted To Be Older’
From her conception in the world’s hippest bookshop to poker nights with Al Pacino, Winona Ryder is the coolest icon in Hollywood. As her hit show ‘Stranger Things’ draws to a close, she sits down with Jeff Giles, who first interviewed her 35 years ago, to discuss what’s changed.
I first interviewed Ryder for a cover story when she was 19 (before Mermaids and Edward Scissorhands hit cinemas) and again when she was 22 (ahead of Reality Bites). She was bright-eyed and impassioned in those days, and en route to being an icon, thanks to the fact that she was clearly in on the dark joke that was growing up.
Even then, Ryder didn’t hide the fact that she’d dealt with anxiety, heartbreak, intermittent self-loathing around stardom and literal years of insomnia. (It’s not by random chance that she helped Girl, Interrupted get made.) Often, this shadowy stuff manifested as humour. In 1994, as the 5’3” actor padded barefoot through the chandeliered lobby of her Manhattan apartment building, she told me, casually: ‘All the famous models live here. I feel like a tiny f*ckin’ freak.’ I say all this because I never saw Ryder as happy and at ease as she is now. I’d only add two caveats. One is that the US government is currently a hellmouth. The other is that Ryder – the proud daughter of counter-culture writers and activists, who learnt not long ago that she was actually conceived in the City Lights Bookstore after closing time – recently became acquainted with tear gas while protesting deportation raids in LA.
‘Drag Race’ Star Ginger Minj on Winning ‘All Stars’ and the Advice Trixie Mattel Gave Her After Snatching the Crown
A few days after the finale of season 10 of the spinoff, Ginger chats with The Hollywood Reporter about the fan reception to her victory and how her return to the competition mirrors that of the drag pageant world.
“It’s kind of nice that Drag Race is catching up to actual in-person, real-life drag by throwing back to old school drag pageantry where you do go as many times as it takes,” she says, a sentiment that executive producer Tom Campbell echoed to THR ahead of the show’s premiere.
Plus, Ginger says landing in the hospital before she got the call to return to the competition influenced her decision to say yes to battle for the crown for a fourth time.
“I was at my worst mental and physical health. … I didn’t know if I was going to really pull through, and I felt like, what is there to live for?” she says. “And then once I pulled myself out of that and started to take my life back, it made me go, you know what? If you’re ever gonna do anything, why don’t you take this opportunity to go back and show yourself how much you can grow?”
Elements of Style: Jennifer Lopez
When you think of uniform dressing, Jennifer Lopez probably wouldn’t be the first person that springs to mind. Yet, there may be no celebrity with a more distinct sense of style than JLo, whose decades-spanning career has spawned many a fashion moment, from the navel-grazing dress that sparked Google Images to her many showstopping Met Gala moments.
But no matter if she’s hitting the gym or the red carpet, we can count on Jenny from the Block to incorporate one of her many fashion essentials into her look—be it a teetering platform or a bag from her extensive Hermès collection.
In Elements of Style, we’re distilling a celebrity’s fashion sense into its most basic components. Here, we break down the five key pieces in Jennifer Lopez’s closet.
Apricot Hair Is Seriously Trending Right Now—and It Screams ‘Euro Summer’
It looks like the hot weather is here to stay, and whether you’re jetting off abroad or just hanging out in your local lido, we all want to look like we’re channelling the carefree je ne sais quoi of “Euro summer”. And what easier way to get the look than dabbling in the latest hair colour trend?
Yes, apricot coloured hair has seen a surge in popularity of late, and Jackson, the owner of the trendy, Peckham-based hair salon, Crab Salad tells me that it screams high summer ’25. “Plus, everyone’s a bit tired of icy tones and neon shades—apricot’s a nice middle ground,” he adds. “It’s soft peach energy with just the right amount of punch. It’s subtle enough to pass off as natural, but still makes people look twice.” Scroll on to see how to bag the look for yourself.
Not To Brag, But Since Prioritising These Korean Skincare Ingredients, My Skin Has Never Looked Better
As recommended by derms
The world of Korean skincare never ceases to fascinate. That said, it’s also not the easiest to navigate. Whether you’ve found yourself intrigued by the innovative formulations or the barrier-first approach, the truth is that, unless you’re “in-the-know”, finding your way around can prove trickier than you might think.
Take it from me: even as an Asian beauty journalist who was introduced to the world of K-Beauty as a child, there was a time when I also found myself overwhelmed. But since spending the better part of my career testing various formulas and interviewing dermatologists, my expertise has grown. It’s not an exaggeration to say that, as a result, most of my vanity table continues to be occupied by Korean skincare.
Milky Toners Transformed My Skin—After Years of Trial and Error, These Are the Ones I Swear By
Soothing formulas to quench the skin.
As a beauty journalist who’s tried practically every skincare product category under the sun, it’s not often that I’ll find a formula worth waxing lyrical about, and when I do, you’ll hear about it (case in point, this article). You see, my sensitive and rosacea-prone skin isn’t the easiest to please, let alone curate a whole routine for. And don’t even get me started on how easy it is to disrupt my skincare barrier.
Naturally, my choice of skincare often favours the more gentle, barrier-loving formulas. The latest product category to infiltrate my bathroom cabinet? Milky toners. Soothing and nourishing on the skin, they’ve become the unsung heroes of my skincare regimen—the kind that instantly replenishes my complexion and leaves that coveted “glazed” sheen.
Dry, Cracked Heels? These Products Work Miracles—and They’re Under the Price of A Single Pedicure
From treatment serums to rich creams
It’s that time of year again: pedicure season. But if you’re anything like me, you have been neglecting your toes and heels all winter long. I’m not someone who likes to fork out incredible amounts to keep my feet in tip-top condition—I’d rather spend that money on other things (clothes), and maintain them at home. Luckily, in my years as a beauty editor, I have tried the gamut of foot care products—some have done nothing for my callused heels, and others have worked wonders… In any case, only the crème de la crème ahead.
Oracle Cards Are the New Self-Care—But Is Online Spirituality Helping Anyone?
Full moon mantras, astrology make-up, aura nails, and WitchTok: welcome to the era of algorithmic enlightenment
I recently RSVP’d to a launch celebrating the new aura-coloured collection of Stanley Cups; the clincher was the promise of aura readings. Like most millennials—and, I would hazard, most people—I yearn to be defined. Sure, I like the idea of moving through the world with an air of mystery—“Who is she?” I imagine passersby saying—but I also want to be seen, heard, understood. This is a fairly universal desire and probably has a lot to do with the endurance of anything that claims to offer it: astrology, tarot, Oracle cards.
43 best thriller movies that will keep you on the edge of your seat
You’ll be guessing ’til the end…
Thriller movies are best served up under the covers with a glass of wine in hand. I mean, what better way to spend our nights piecing together the puzzle of a nail-biting movie, all while feeling all the feels of suspense, surprise, anticipation and excitement?
Luckily for us, thriller films fall under plenty of subgenres. Whether it’s a tense whodunnit, a psychological mind-bender or even a dark comedy, there’s plenty of viewing material out there that can keep us entertained and terrified for hours.
BritBox’s Outrageous Has a Surprising Kennedy Connection
At balls, dinners, teas, races, and regattas in England, JFK’s sister Kathleen Kennedy mingled with Deborah Mitford, one of the notorious Mitford sisters.
On June 29, 1963, five months before his assassination, President John F. Kennedy quietly visited the grave of his younger sister Kathleen, buried in the churchyard of St. Peter’s Church, located in the tiny East Midlands village of Edensor in England. It was an “off the books” stop, coming at the end of JFK’s historic trip to West Germany, including West Berlin, and his ancestral homeland of Ireland. The president appeared reluctant to bring attention to the fact that his closest sibling lay in a Protestant cemetery, to say nothing of its being the final resting place for generations of Dukes and Duchesses of Devonshire—members of a historically anti-Catholic family that rose to prominence under the Tudor dynasty.
A Taxonomy of Sofia Coppola and Marc Jacobs’s Friendship, in Honor of Her Upcoming Documentary Marc by Sofia
The Venice Film Festival lineup was revealed earlier this week, and among the new projects by Gus Van Sant, Werner Herzog, and Julian Schnabel, one immediately became the most important movie announced this year (category: fashion fans). The movie is Marc by Sofia, Sofia Coppola’s documentary tribute to Marc Jacobs.
Although a terrific Marc Jacobs documentary (Loïc Prigent’s 2007 Marc Jacobs & Louis Vuitton) already exists, this one feels different—not just because it’s Coppola’s first-ever doc, but because the director and the designer have been friends for almost three decades. The pair first met after Coppola asked to meet Jacobs sometime around his famed “grunge” collection for Perry Ellis. (Coppola and her then-boyfriend, the director Spike Jonze, famously helped stage a guerrilla show for Kim Gordon and Daisy von Furth’s fashion label X-Girl outside Jacobs’s show in New York City—which Chloë Sevigny walked, and which was subsequently turned into the music video for Sonic Youth’s “Sugar Kane.”)
25 Vintage Photos of Jackie Kennedy Summering in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts
The Kennedy compound in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, is a place that has become a legend: to this day, many Americans refer to it as “Camelot”—except instead of King Arthur, it’s the mythical palace of our country’s most idealized family.
Along with her husband, President John F. Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy was often captured by photographers there in the idyllic summer months, offering a rare glimpse into the private, relaxed life of the first lady and her family. (“I always go to Hyannis Port to be revived, to know again the power of the sea,” J.F.K. once said of their carefree Cape Cod enclave.) During one photoshoot, she sailed and played tennis; in another, she read a children’s book to her daughter Caroline on their expansive green lawn with their white clapboard house in the background. She wore flowy tops, linen dresses, and Bermuda shorts; on occasion, she was even captured in a swimsuit. In the process, she helped craft the all-American image that defined the family for generations. (And elect her husband as president: one 1960 picture was taken just as John F. Kennedy received the Democratic nomination.)
The 87 Best Documentaries of All Time
What makes a documentary “important”? What makes it worth referencing, or remembering, or even watching in the first place? Why, at a moment when world events are often stranger than fiction, would we veer from the vaunted, glorious escapism of big feature films and opt for something small and rooted in the real?
Documentaries can be a hard sell, but it’s one that’s getting easier all the time. Once viewed as something stiff and obligatory, documentary film has, in recent years, risen to the top of the heap—thanks in no small part to some of the earth-shaking, needle-pushing, and ultimately world-changing films that are listed here, which find their focus in war, love, sex, death, art, and everything in between. And as for this list—its only qualifier is that these are the critically acclaimed, historically important, and pivotal films that a person who cares about film (and humanity in general) should really get to know.
What Is a Corked Wine and Why Does It Happen?
An exploration of one of the wine world’s most unwelcome guests: TCA.
Imagine settling in for a long-anticipated dinner, uncorking a treasured bottle of wine to enjoy alongside it, and excitedly pouring a glass, only to be greeted by an aroma reminiscent of wet newspaper or a dank basement.
If you’ve ever found yourself in this predicament, you’ve met the notorious foe of wine lovers everywhere: corked wine.
But what exactly is a corked wine, why does it happen to some of our favorite bottles, and is there anything you can do about it when you encounter this terrible taint? Here’s what you need to know to identify a corked bottle, and tell if you should drink or toss it.
James Norton & Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Do Battle In Trailer For Historical Epic ‘King & Conqueror’
“I am the true King of England,” yells Nikolaj Coster-Waldau‘s William, Duke of Normandy in the trailer for King & Conqueror, as he faces off against James Norton‘s Harold, Earl of Wessex.
The epic 1066 drama has unveiled first trail and it features plenty of blood, gore and violence.
Both stars can be seen rearing their respective armies as they do battle in one of the bloodiest and most well known historical battles Britain has ever seen. The pair can be seen battling for the throne alongside their respective wives, Edith Swan-neck (Emily Beecham) and Matilda (Clémence Poésy) throughout the trail.
In Defense of the Traditional Review
Far from being a journalistic relic, as suggested by recent developments at the New York Times, arts criticism is inherently progressive, keeping art honest and pointing toward its future.
Last week, when the Times announced a shakeup of its arts desk that involved reassigning four of its critics—of theatre, TV, pop music, and classical music—to other roles, the reaction in the media and arts worlds was one of dismay. Even more disturbing than the personnel moves, though, was the reasoning given by the paper’s culture editor, Sia Michel, in her memo about the decision, which couched the move in terms of an ongoing effort to “expand” the Times’ cultural coverage “beyond the traditional review.” There are many worthwhile ways to write about the arts, but her sniping at reviews suggests a faux expansion that would actually be a grave diminution. Michel’s desire for a variety of formats, including video, is well founded but one-sided; the practice of criticism should be as wide-ranging as possible and constantly growing, but it shouldn’t lose its center, which is the written review.
Tears, Spaceships and Nostalgia: How Backstreet Boys “Pushed the Limits” of Las Vegas’ Sphere With “Mind-Boggling” Residency Launch
The group launched their Into the Millennium shows with a slew of emotions: “I started breaking down and crying because it was so emotional and surreal.”
“This is insane. I’m losing my mind,” AJ McLean told a sold-out crowd at Sphere Las Vegas on opening night of the Backstreet Boys’ Into the Millennium residency. “I’ve cried at least four times since we’ve been up here.”
McLean wasn’t the only band member overcome with emotion during Friday’s nostalgic, otherworldly trip down memory lane. Kevin Richardson became so choked up he couldn’t sing his verse of “The Perfect Fan,” while Brian Littrell cried next.
Nick Carter was meanwhile fighting tears before he even rose onstage for 1999’s anthem “Larger Than Life,” which had audience members seemingly dancing through space while dodging meteorites thanks to Sphere’s immersive visuals.
As a Gianni Versace retrospective opens at Arches London Bridge, how Princess Diana helped the designer make fashion history
The exhibition in London is set to explore one of the most famous fashion collaborations in history
The pair first met at a 1985 gala at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala, but it would be a decade before Diana and Gianni formalised their friendship through fashion. The Princess’s divorce was just being finalised, and freedom from royal protocol meant that she was able to experiment beyond the more conservative stylings expected of the firm, turning to international, haute couture designs. Enter the autumn/winter 1995 couture collection.
‘It was almost a semaphore of clothes to signal her state of mind,’ wrote Diana’s stylist, Anna Harvey, in a 1997 issue of Vogue. Versace dressed the Princess of Wales in what Harvey called her ‘most successful looks to date.’ From the bubblegum pink suit from 1995, which was replicated for Elizabeth Debicki on season five of The Crown to her archetypal Versace moment in a classic little black dress at the London premiere of Apollo 13, the column dresses and suits showed a woman becoming increasingly confident in her philanthropy and her ability to speak to the masses on a global stage.
Daisy Edgar-Jones will be joined by Esmé Creed-Miles and Catriona Balfe in a new adaptation of Sense and Sensibility
Following in the footsteps of Emma Thompson, Daisy will play Elinor in the society classic whilst Outlander star Catriona Balfe will take on Mrs. Dashwood
Lovers of a prudent and passionate period piece rejoice, for the pioneer of propriety, Jane Austen, is getting yet another film adaptation. In the year of non-stop 250th anniversary celebrations for ‘Britain’s greatest author,’ it is Sense and Sensibility that is now receiving the feature film treatment – and we finally have the full cast list.
To mark the start of filming – under the watchful eye of Georgia Oakley, an emerging director known for Atonement – Focus Features and Working Title has confirmed the remaining actors who will join Daisy Edgar-Jones on shoot locations across the UK.
Getty à la Mode
What fashion trends are captured in Getty’s collections? Five curators choose favorites from antiquity through the 18th century
“The past is a foreign country,” as the saying goes. This is strikingly apparent in art that depicts fashions of centuries past—many of which seem bizarre to our modern sensibilities, just as our sunglasses or sneakers will no doubt amuse future generations of fashionistas.
Before photography was invented, drawings, paintings, sculptures, and other mediums captured the stylistic trends of their eras. And so we asked five Getty Museum curators to tell us about objects in the collection that depict some particularly fascinating customs, fashions, and values of more foreign times.
Benedict Cumberbatch to Receive Golden Eye Award at Zurich Film Festival – Global Bulletin
Benedict Cumberbatch will be honored with the Golden Eye Award at the Zurich Film Festival (Sept. 25-Oct. 5) for his multifaceted career and role in “The Thing With Feathers,” which he also produced through SunnyMarch and Lobo Films.
The actor will receive the award in person on Sept. 29, followed by a ZFF Masters talk. Festival director Christian Jungen praised Cumberbatch as “one of the most versatile character actors of his generation,” noting his theater background and emotional depth across roles from Alan Turing in “The Imitation Game” to Doctor Strange in the Marvel universe.
Southern Charm’s Craig Conover Just Wants to Touch Grass
What’s that cliché about tending to your garden? After over a decade on reality TV, we’ve seen Southern Charm’s Craig Conover truly blossom. From his first forays into sewing to becoming Charleston’s resident Martha Stewart, the 36-year-old hunk has become obsessed with growing things, including a bespoke home garden filled with bees, strawberries, and enough vegetables and herbs to make his own pizza and salsa. Since his high-profile breakup with fellow Bravo star Paige DeSorbo last year, Conover has dedicated himself to the hobby, one that’s provided a bit of solace from the sometimes-harsh reality of being a reality star. “The plants don’t judge you,” he told us last week. Now, he’s using it to help himself grow. “I’m figuring out how to be happy on my own.” Below, Bravo’s most eligible bachelor gives us the dirty deets on his garden (and how he uses it to flirt with girls).
6 Clever Uses for Weck Jars (That Go Beyond Canning)
These little jars do it all.
Weck jars are German-designed glass storage jars designed primarily for home canning. Featuring a distinctive wide-mouth shape, rubber gasket, and metal clamps, the design creates an airtight seal ideal for preserving and pickling. But the uses of these handy little jars go beyond just saving seasonal produce.
Whether you have a few extras from your last canning session or you’ve fallen in love with the cottagecore aesthetic of these tiny glass jars, here are some creative ways to use Weck jars you haven’t thought of yet.
Swalty Is the Sweet Yet Salty Food Trend We Can’t Get Enough Of
This new flavor fusion is everywhere. What makes it so good and will it last?
Sweet is nice. Salty is satisfying. But when the two come together like in the first bite of a miso chocolate chip cookie, or a caramelized onion tart finished with flaky sea salt? Magic. Or maybe it’s just swalty.
This flavor fusion is quietly popping up everywhere, from ice cream stands to the snack aisle. It’s not loud or spicy. It’s the opposite of the swicy (sweet + spicy) craze that has dominated recent summers. Swalty isn’t really even new. There’s a reason salted caramel ice cream never goes out of style. Yet, this year it does suddenly feel fresh again. So, what’s behind the swalty trend, how can you incorporate it into your everyday eats, and will it last through the holidays? We spoke to food trend experts to find out.
I’ve Been Planning Family Vacations for a Living for Years—Here’s How to Plan the Perfect Trip With Your Child
Taking a trip with your child is a great way to connect with each other. Here are some tips for planning one, according to a top travel advisor.
There’s something special about taking a trip with just your child. No distractions, just you and them and an itinerary designed for your shared interests.
When I was growing up in Texas, my mom and I did this regularly, and it became a tradition for us. Throughout my adolescence, she took my sister and I all over the globe while my dad worked abroad. I still remember our grand train tour through Europe—three women, way too much luggage, and a running joke about exchange rates in every country (this was pre-Euro, after all). We also ventured to Costa Rica, Tahiti, New York, and beyond.
I didn’t realize it at the time, but these experiences helped shape my independence, my confidence, and eventually, my career in luxury travel. My dad also had his moments—he took my sister and I on a trip to Alaska when I was in college; just the three of us fishing, exploring, and bonding in a way that only happens when you leave your usual dynamic at home. As a mom and a seasoned travel advisor, here’s how I’ve kept the tradition going with my own daughter, and tips you can implement into your own plans.
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