“What is elegance? Soap and water!” - Cecil Beaton
Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas in ‘Maria’, photo courtesy of Studiocanal
To celebrate the UK cinema release of Pablo Larrain’s masterpiece on 10 January, a tour honoring Maria Callas’ time in Covent Garden is coming to the Royal Opera House — for one weekend only!
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Nicola Formichetti photographed by James Bee, courtesy of Film AlUla
Formichetti, one of the most prolific creatives of his generation, will support as costume mentor the first wave of emerging Saudi design talent, as both the film and fashion pathways converge.
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The free exhibition of original costumes from the film, as worn by stars Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo and Willem Dafoe among many others, will be on display in the Barbican Centre, Level G foyer from the 11th of December 2023 to the19th of January 2024.
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Jake Gyllenhaal at the Dubai International Film Festival
While in self isolation, on this worldwide — well almost, hello New Zealand and Sweden — lockdown due to a tiny virus with a potent plan, I’ve been thinking a lot about my favorite things. And persons. Among my most beloved actors Jake Gyllenhaal always tops the list.
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So I’ve said, give me two minutes and I’ll give you films, fashion and fun. Here are today’s picks.
Today is Earth Day — or rather tonight is “Earth Hour”. I don’t know about you but this lockdown has made me realize even more than ever before that every hour of every day should be Earth day. Anyway, at 8.30 p.m. of whichever time zone you find yourselves in, switch it all off. And look at the stars. They are more free than we are at the moment and oftentimes remind us of those who have gone.
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