Here’s a taster of some news stories I’ve written for harpersbazaar.com/uk
International Women's Day has seen a flood of emotional dedications on social media, including a touching post from The Duchess of York. The formal royal took the opportunity to pay tribute to her close friend, Diana, Princess of Wales, alongside other influential women in her life. "Thinking of some of the strong women who've been part of my life - my late mother, my dear, departed friends Diana and Carolyn Cotterell and my fierce, beautiful, loving daughters Beatrice and Eugenie who make me proud every day," she wrote on Twitter and Instagram.
Model, entrepreneur, mother—Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has many strings to her bow. So it comes as little surprise to hear she’s turning her hand to the world of television. The 31-year-old, who launched her Rose Inc. lifestyle platform in May, has spoken enthusiastically about growing her budding empire, particularly when it comes to beauty. Her latest venture is the Next Beauty Star social media contest, which she developed alongside Beautycon Media chief executive officer, Moj Mahdara.
Sustainability continues to sweep the fashion world with more brands producing high-quality, eco-friendly garments. The latest designer to take action is Alberta Ferretti who has teamed up with her long-time friend Livia Firth to create a sustainable capsule collection. After first going green with Emma Watson’s capsule collection in 2011, the Italian designer has continued the process of integrating sustainability throughout her brand and beyond, encouraging customers to make ever more environmentally conscious and responsible choices.
She was one of the most stylish and charitable editors the fashion industry has ever known and, two years after her death, Franca Sozzani’s influence lives on. According to WWD, the famous wardrobe belonging to the late editor-in-chief of Vogue Italia will be available to buy on Yoox. With 397 ready-to-wear and haute couture pieces, from a Giambattista Valli red dress to a Miu Miu checked coat (below), as well as 190 accessories, it's the stuff fashion dreams are made of. Even better, it's all for a good cause. Proceeds from the sale will fund the Franca Sozzani Chair in Preventive Genomics at Harvard Medical School, developed by her son, the photographer and filmmaker Francesco Carrozzini.
It’s been a transformational few months for Priyanka Chopra. First, she got married to Nick Jonas in early December, then went on a group skiing trip with her new family, before jetting off on a luxury Caribbean honeymoon. Now, she’s re-emerged on social media with bleach-blonde hair—or, more accurately, bleach-blonde highlights and tips. Priyanka posted a photo of her new hair on Instagram for the viral #10yearchallenge movement. But instead of a throwback shot, the actress uploaded a new photo of herself with a heartfelt caption reflecting on her life and career over the last decade.
The label may have launched in 2015, but 2018 was the year Staud truly took the fashion world by storm. The Californian label became known for its cult handbags and retro ready-to-wear, making it a firm favourite on Instagram as well as fashion week's front rows. So you can imagine our joy at hearing the brand is launching its first footwear range. According to WWD, we'll be able to purchase Staud shoes from 25th February on the brand’s site as well as via Net-a-porter.
Just when we thought our dreams of more Sex And The City had been entirely dashed, today we've been treated to the return of Carrie Bradshaw. The beloved fashion icon, who has spent almost 20 years away from our screens, has reemerged on Sarah Jessica Parker's Instagram account. The clip takes place in a lavish bar where Bradshaw is seated and the waiter asks if she wants her trademark Cosmopolitan, but she replies "tonight I'll have a Stella Artois," which causes the restaurant to break into shock and disbelief.
It looks like the royal fab four—which of course includes Prince William, Kate, Prince Harry and Meghan—is about to change. The Princes have chosen to separate their royal household in the coming weeks, the Sunday Times reports. The brothers are expected to make a formal split of their royal household in order to introduce two separate courts ahead of the birth of Prince Harry and Meghan's first child, due this spring. The Times claims that a written and formal separation of house, which includes a separation of staff, comes as result of the Duke of Cambridge and Duke of Sussex's increasingly different responsibilities as royals. The outlet also suggests the split could "help ease the reported tensions between the brothers and their wives,"—although this is merely speculation.
If Instagram is anything to go by, Victoria Beckham is being celebrated in style this Mother's Day. Taking to Instagram Stories, the fashion designer revealed she's been treated to four bouquets of pink peonies from each of her children as well as a huge bouquet of pink stem roses. The abundance of flowers was accompanied by a matching cake, with the words "we love you so much" written in icing.
We've seen the striking images of Cara Delevingne posing nude as the face – and body – of Balmain’s spring/summer 2019 campaign, and today, the accompanying film has landed. The French house's creative director, Olivier Rousteing, teased the footage on Instagram, sharing a video of Cara wearing nothing but sea water against a backdrop of crashing waves. A large letter B also features – Pierre Balmain's original logo for his eponymous brand, which was revived last year.
Congratulations are in order for Miranda Kerr who has confirmed she's pregnant with her third child. This will be Miranda's second baby with husband Evan Spiegel, founder of Snapchat. The couple welcomed their son Hart Spiegel 10 months ago while her eldest son Flynn, who she shares with ex-husband Orlando Bloom, has just turned eight. A spokesperson for the 35-year-old confirmed the happy news, telling People, "Miranda, Evan, Flynn and Hart are looking forward to welcoming the newest member to their family."
Olivia Palermo made a dramatic entrance at the Love Ball on Friday evening, sweeping into the event wearing a striking Giambattista Valli ensemble. The 32-year-old had heads turning as she arrived in the red outfit complete with parachute-like train that billowed behind her. Palermo amped up the drama by adding a pair of animal-print fringed heels, a choker and black clutch. She made quite a statement when it came to her beauty look too, choosing crimson eyeshadow and slicked-back hair.
Who needs a sparkling cocktail dress when you can hit the town in your loungewear? That's just what Rosie Huntington-Whiteley did when she attended the launch of Collagen Water in Los Angeles looking like she'd taken a wrong, yet undeniably stylish, turn on the way to bed. Naturally, the 31-year-old pulled off the tricky pyjama trend with aplomb, looking gorgeously louche in a pinstriped suit from Galvan's Spring 2019 collection. Her long trench coat was belted with a sash at the waist, falling over a pair of matching wide-legged trousers.
Emma Stone is never one to shy away from a bold look on the red carpet and last night was no exception. The actress – who is currently wowing critics in The Favourite – arrived at the 2019 Producers Guild Awards in a delectable yellow gown that ensured she stood out from her fellow attendees. Emma is currently the face of Louis Vuitton so it's little surprise to hear the dress was custom-made for the actress by the French fashion house. With knot detailing at the waist, long sleeves and a split at the side, it's the epitome of elegance with a side order of cool. With the addition of a statement gold necklace and edgy up-do,this is another winning look in Emma's awards season oeuvre.