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Icons and Influencers
Who's making headlines and creating trends? Meet the social media icons and influencers who shape the world as we know it.
Jonathan Anderson's puffy mini skirts with long trains were the stars of Dior's fall/winter 2026-27 show held in the Tuileries Garden in Paris in March. Photo: Handout
Fashion

Why fashion trains are back in the spotlight, courtesy Jonathan Anderson’s Dior

Dior’s fall/winter 2026-27 show in Paris breathed new life into the train, memorably sported by Rihanna and Bad Bunny on the Met Gala red carpet.

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Meet Sienna Spiro, the 20-year-old British singer likened to Adele and Lana Del Rey

Ballet

How classical dancer Patricia Zhou stopped chasing perfection – interview

Fashion

How to Style like country star Riley Green, known for his dapper cowboy looks

Build your look around tailored separates from Polo Ralph Lauren, Kiton and Zegna, accessorising with pieces from Hermès and Mr P.

Riley Green showcases his tailored cowboy aesthetic at the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas in May. Photo: FilmMagic
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Meet Malcolm Todd, Audrey Hobert’s brother and face of Gap’s fall 2026 campaign

The singer-songwriter stars in the denim ad with Obsession star Inde Navarrette; his hit songs like ‘Earrings’ draw comparisons to Dominic Fike and Steve Lacy.

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Meet fried chicken mogul Todd Graves, who spent US$100 million on a World Cup party

From the Super Bowl to Coachella, the multibillionaire’s high-profile bashes draw A-listers like Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio and Cardi B.

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Style Edit: Richard Mille’s fresh take on women’s watches

Amanda Mille and Cécile Guenat guide the design of watches worn by women, from Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh to football icon Sam Kerr.

Sam Kerr, captain of the Australian football team, is an ambassador for Richard Mille. Photo: Hamish Brown/Contour by Getty Images
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Meet Ted Lasso star Juno Temple’s husband, Michal Szymanski

The actress, who plays Keeley Jones in the Emmy-winning series, met her Polish actor beau when he worked as co-star Hannah Waddingham’s driver.

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Meet Matt Damon’s daughter Isabella, who just signed with IMG Models

The Odyssey star’s eldest child with wife Luciana Barroso has joined the agency that represents Gigi Hadid and Hailey Bieber.

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Meet Laura Harrier’s controversial art dealer boyfriend, Helly Nahmad

The Manhattan gallery owner and US$7 billion art heir was once jailed over an illegal gambling ring, but Donald Trump pardoned him in 2021.

Helly Nahmad and Laura Harrier attend the amfAR Gala Cannes in Cap d’Antibes, France in May. Photo: Getty Images
Food and Drinks

Interview: Nick and Henry Burch on Butter Baby’s mad, whimsical universe

Founded by the American fashion designer’s twin sons, the Jakarta doughnut phenomenon counts Jackson Wang and North West among its fans.

Henry (left) and Nick Burch attend the opening of Butter Baby’s store at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta, Indonesia, in June 2026. Photo: Handout
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Meet Jacob Whiteduck-Lavoie, who plays Ellis in Sterling Point

The Canadian actor featured mostly in French films before landing his breakout role in Amazon Prime’s latest TV series, which also stars Mark Ruffalo’s son, Keen.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Ella Rubin, who plays Annie in Sterling Point

The actress starred alongside Mikey Madison in the Oscar-winning Anora; she also played Anne Hathaway’s daughter in The Idea of You.

Style Edit

Style Edit: How Henry Jacques found a kindred spirit in Ousmane Dembélé

The new partnership connects haute parfumerie with a footballer’s disciplined path, highlighting precision, ritual and resilience.

Henry Jacques has named French footballer Ousmane Dembélé as its newest ambassador. Photo: Handout
Style Edit

Style Edit: Chanel’s Paris haute couture show was a storybook brought to life

Inspired by a fairy-tale book found in Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel’s library, Matthieu Blazy’s latest collection proves that fantasy and function can coexist.

Chanel’s haute couture fall/winter 2026-27 collection, unveiled in Paris in July, proves that fantastical pieces can have a place in everyday life. Photo: Handout
Jewellery

The designers turning fitness trackers into fine jewellery

From sleek ring jackets to diamond‑set bands, luxury wellness jewellery is reshaping how we track our bodies – with famous fans including LeBron James.

Cantonese

Want to learn Cantonese? These influencers are sparking a Canto revival

Influencers like Uncle Donnie, Andrew Bui and Mihi Matshingana are connecting a Cantonese-speaking diaspora and inspiring learning.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Rami Malek’s twin brother, English teacher Sami, who joined him at Wimbledon

From swapping identities to sharing a bungalow in Los Angeles, the Oscar-winning actor and his younger twin are very close.

Rami Malek (left) and his twin brother Sami Malek at the 2019 Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: FilmMagic
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All about the parents of celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton

The media personality recently moved back to his hometown, Miami, to be closer to his mother, affectionately known as Momma Perez.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Mark Ruffalo’s son Keen, who plays Connor in Sterling Point

He was an extra in Begin Again starring his father alongside Keira Knightley, and will soon appear in the Green Day-inspired comedy Nimrods.

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Meet Rasharn Agyemang, the fashion industry veteran tied to Boring Not Com

Known for its sharp commentary and industry gossip, the Instagram account has been traced to a London-based photographer and stylist who has contributed to Vogue.

Photographer and stylist Rasharn Agyemang is reportedly the man behind Boring Not Com. Photos: @rasharn_agyemang; @boringnotcom/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet Gayle Rankin, who plays Alys Rivers in House of the Dragon

The Juilliard-trained Scottish actress earned a Tony nomination for her role in Cabaret before starring in the Game of Thrones spin-off.

Gayle Rankin was involved in a scene in House of the Dragon that shocked viewers recently. Photo: @_____gaylerankin______/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet Mason Gooding, Cuba Gooding Jr’s son starring in I Want Your Sex

The Scream actor reunites with Olivia Wilde in Gregg Araki’s new erotic comedy thriller.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Thad Luckinbill, who plays Zoe Saldaña’s old CIA friend in Lioness

The actor may be best known for his role on The Young and the Restless, but he has also produced films like the Oscar-winning La La Land.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Spider-Man star Jacob Batalon’s interior designer wife, Veronica Leahov

The actor, who plays Ned Leeds in the Marvel franchise, proposed to his Moldovan partner, founder of the home decor brand Veroh, last year.

Jacob Batalon and his wife Veronica Leahov at the Los Angeles premiere of Spider-Man: Brand New Day on July 27. Photo: Getty Images
Christopher Nolan

Who are Christopher Nolan’s brothers, Jonathan and Matthew?

The Odyssey director’s younger brother, Jonathan, has frequently collaborated with him on films like Interstellar and The Prestige – but Matthew has a darker past.

Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan at the Westworld Season 3 premiere afterparty in 2020 in California. Photo: Getty Images
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Who is Destin Daniel Cretton, director of Spider-Man: Brand New Day?

Tom Holland, Zendaya and Jacob Batalon reprise their roles while Jon Bernthal and Sadie Sink join the cast – but what do we know about the film’s director?

Fashion

Style according to … Italian designer Alessandra Rich

The designer is obsessed with Alfred Hitchcock’s films and draws inspiration for her feminine designs from Grace Kelly and Ingrid Bergman.

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