https://www.scmp.com/rss/518047/feed The latest news on Jackie Kennedy, former First Lady of the United States, writer, editor and socialite, including showbiz news and updates. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa In the latest episode of Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, viewers got a look into John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s secret 1996 wedding ceremony in Cumberland Island, Georgia. When JFK Jr. and Bessette tied the knot, details of the wedding were sparse and only revealed later in the 2024 book, JFK Jr: An Intimate Oral Biography by RoseMarie Terenzio and Liz McNeil. The nuptials took place in a small Baptist church on Cumberland Island with a short guest list... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3345725/who-was-anthony-radziwill-polish-royal-cousin-john-f-kennedy-jr?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3345725/who-was-anthony-radziwill-polish-royal-cousin-john-f-kennedy-jr?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:00:12 +0000 Reuters Reuters Joan Bennett Kennedy, the first wife of a US senator, the mother of a congressman and the sister-in-law of a slain president, has died at the age of 89, US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jnr said on Wednesday. A daughter of privilege who could trace her lineage back to one of the victims of the Salem witch trials, Joan Kennedy’s marriage to Edward Kennedy tied her to an American political dynasty and tumultuous personal life marred by bouts of alcoholism. She passed away peacefully in her... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3328290/joan-bennett-kennedy-wife-late-us-senator-ted-kennedy-dies-89?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3328290/joan-bennett-kennedy-wife-late-us-senator-ted-kennedy-dies-89?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Oct 2025 22:11:08 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown When it comes to iconic fashion moments, the coat has had more than its fair share of time in the spotlight. How else to explain the enduring appeal of the Burberry trench coat, which traces its roots back to 1879, the year gentleman’s outfitter Thomas Burberry created the breathable, waterproof fabric gabardine? Or any of the Michael Kors for Celine coats in The Thomas Crown Affair (1999), or Kate Hudson’s shearling coat in Almost Famous (2000)? The look remains eternal inspiration for wannabe... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3327376/memorable-coats-and-people-who-made-them-famous-rihanna-queen-elizabeth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3327376/memorable-coats-and-people-who-made-them-famous-rihanna-queen-elizabeth?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:00:10 +0000 It wasn’t just comedians and Hollywood celebrities who celebrated the SNL50 Anniversary Special on February 16. Even members of the Kennedy family were present at the lavish bash – including Caroline Kennedy and her rarely seen husband Edwin Schlossberg. The couple, who have been married since 1986, were pictured arriving at the Saturday Night Live event in honour of the sketch comedy show’s milestone 50-year anniversary. Kennedy’s appearance comes less than a month after she published a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3299384/snl50-who-caroline-kennedys-husband-edwin-schlossberg-pioneering-artist-and-designer-came-1960s-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3299384/snl50-who-caroline-kennedys-husband-edwin-schlossberg-pioneering-artist-and-designer-came-1960s-new?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:00:09 +0000 Children of US presidents are in the public eye almost as much as their famous parents. Some first kids have followed their parents into politics, while others have preferred to stay out of the limelight. As evidenced by Hunter Biden’s firearms trial, in which he was convicted of firearms charges and for which he was recently pardoned by his dad, Joe Biden, even adult children of presidents aren’t exempt from public scrutiny. Here’s what some other famous first kids are currently doing. Caroline... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3295616/where-are-these-16-former-us-first-kids-2025-barron-ivanka-and-tiffany-trump-george-w-bush-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3295616/where-are-these-16-former-us-first-kids-2025-barron-ivanka-and-tiffany-trump-george-w-bush-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:00:10 +0000 As first lady of the United States, Jackie Kennedy Onassis restored the White House, championed the arts, and advocated for historic preservation. With her modern, elegant and simple style, she also set a high standard for first lady fashion. Now, another member of the Kennedy family is seeking to carve out her own space in the fashion world – Kyra Kennedy, the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr and his second wife, Mary Richardson, who died in 2012. Kyra Kennedy was inspired by her mother She... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3283401/meet-kyra-kennedy-daughter-robert-f-kennedy-and-aspiring-fashion-designer-she-was-part-glamorous?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3283401/meet-kyra-kennedy-daughter-robert-f-kennedy-and-aspiring-fashion-designer-she-was-part-glamorous?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Oct 2024 20:00:07 +0000 An outfit’s not an outfit until you’ve found the ideal shoes and bag to match. Here’s a few pieces that have caught our eye of late that just might overhaul your look, offering something from the eye-catchingly chic to the smart everyday staple. 1. Valentino Garavani x Porter Valentino teamed up with Porter, the Japanese maker of practical nylon bags, for a range of accessories that debuted at the Rome-based couture house’s spring/summer 2024 men’s collection. Marrying functionality and high... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3254523/4-trending-bags-and-shoes-complete-your-2024-look-new-drops-fendi-and-manolo-blahnik-valentino-x?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3254523/4-trending-bags-and-shoes-complete-your-2024-look-new-drops-fendi-and-manolo-blahnik-valentino-x?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 11 Mar 2024 01:00:19 +0000 French houses dominate Paris Fashion Week but – much like London – the city is also a magnet for international designers aiming to make a mark on a global level, especially ones from Asia. Vivienne Tam, the Chinese designer based between New York and Hong Kong, has already built an international business and has shown her collections in New York for many years, but this season she decamped to Paris to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her eponymous label and also the 60th anniversary of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3254050/paris-fashion-week-2024-exciting-show-highlights-including-striking-autumn/winter-designs-balenciaga?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3254050/paris-fashion-week-2024-exciting-show-highlights-including-striking-autumn/winter-designs-balenciaga?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Mar 2024 05:11:20 +0000 The 1980s may have been the most hedonistic era in fashion, but Italian brand Sportmax delves into the darker, more sensual side of the decade with its autumn/winter 2024 collection. The collection’s name Camera Obscura also happens to be the title of the last album by German singer and Velvet Underground vocalist Nico, hinting at what’s to come. Her magnetic style – she also happens to be the subject and inspiration for Lou Reed’s hit song “Femme Fatale” – is the starting point for a series of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3253816/style-edit-sportmax-delves-1980s-aesthetics-its-aw24-collection-camera-obscura-pays-tribute-powerful?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3253816/style-edit-sportmax-delves-1980s-aesthetics-its-aw24-collection-camera-obscura-pays-tribute-powerful?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Mar 2024 02:00:14 +0000 American style icon Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis has been a fashion inspiration for decades – witness how even today, Ron DeSantis’ wife Casey is said to be channelling her style. Over the years, A-listers from royals Kate Middleton and Princess Diana, to later first lady Melania Trump, to Amal Clooney and even Taylor Swift have been accused of copying her style. Jackie, as she was commonly known, served as first lady from 1961 to 1963, until her first husband John F. Kennedy’s untimely death. A... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3252573/how-style-jacqueline-kennedy-onassis-former-first-lady-wrote-white-house-fashion-rule-book?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3252573/how-style-jacqueline-kennedy-onassis-former-first-lady-wrote-white-house-fashion-rule-book?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Feb 2024 23:00:12 +0000 As modern brides increasingly favour alternative styles of engagement rings over traditional solitaires, the toi et moi has taken centre stage. For those unfamiliar, the toi et moi – “you and me” in French – refers to an unusual style of ring set with two complementary gemstones side-by-side on a coiled or twisted band, representing the union of two lovers as one. Such designs traditionally feature twinned white diamonds, but have also been set throughout history with coloured gemstones of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3252408/toi-et-moi-engagement-rings-really-say-forever-napoleon-and-josephine-john-and-jackie-kennedy-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3252408/toi-et-moi-engagement-rings-really-say-forever-napoleon-and-josephine-john-and-jackie-kennedy-and?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Feb 2024 07:00:26 +0000 Robert F. Kennedy Jr is running as an independent candidate in the 2024 US elections. Born into a political dynasty, he is the nephew of John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, and the son of the 1960s attorney general Robert F. Kennedy. Both his uncle and his father were famously assassinated. RFK Jr is an environmental lawyer who helped win many big cases during his career. As he pushes on in battleground states and speculation swirls about former US president Donald Trump... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3251078/future-first-lady-meet-cheryl-hines-robert-f-kennedy-jrs-wife-who-was-rob-reiners-pa-and-larry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3251078/future-first-lady-meet-cheryl-hines-robert-f-kennedy-jrs-wife-who-was-rob-reiners-pa-and-larry?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Feb 2024 11:00:13 +0000 Lynn Farah Lynn Farah She was a successful Wall Street executive; he is a legendary singer-songwriter and pianist – 33 years her senior. (Could we make it any more obvious?) Nobody thought their relationship would last, but 14 years on, Billy Joel and Alexis Roderick are still going strong. So, who is the woman who captured the heart of the “Uptown Girl” musician? Meet Roderick, the former businesswoman who refused Joel’s romantic gestures … at first. Alexis Roderick was a Wall Street businesswoman The couple... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3250417/who-alexis-roderick-billy-joels-wife-whos-half-his-age-former-wall-street-businesswoman-shares-two?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3250417/who-alexis-roderick-billy-joels-wife-whos-half-his-age-former-wall-street-businesswoman-shares-two?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 31 Jan 2024 22:00:11 +0000 To say that former first lady Jackie Kennedy Onassis was an icon of her time would be an apt statement. Her legacy extends beyond being the wife of an assassinated US president – she went on to maintain her interest in the arts and landmark preservation, playing a crucial role in saving the historic Grand Central station in NYC. She even has a Gucci bag named after her! But what do we know about her residences and notable properties that she stayed in since she was born? From living in a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3249914/inside-former-first-lady-jackie-kennedy-onassis-16-luxe-homes-childhood-park-avenue-building-her?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3249914/inside-former-first-lady-jackie-kennedy-onassis-16-luxe-homes-childhood-park-avenue-building-her?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 28 Jan 2024 11:00:23 +0000 Lynn Farah Lynn Farah Tech bros aren’t the only ones rolling in billions – fashion’s biggest names are a wealthy lot, too. While dressing the world’s stars and dreaming up era-defining styles, plenty of fashion designers have achieved billionaire status during their expansive careers. Because what would the world be like without Armani, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana and Valentino? A lot less fashionable, that’s for sure. So who are some fashion designers with the biggest net worths, according to Forbes? Let’s take a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3247223/8-richest-fashion-designers-world-net-worths-ranked-us-billionaires-ralph-lauren-and-tom-ford-italys?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3247223/8-richest-fashion-designers-world-net-worths-ranked-us-billionaires-ralph-lauren-and-tom-ford-italys?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Jan 2024 11:00:13 +0000 You might not immediately link the Princess of Wales’ style with that of LL Cool J and Jay-Z. But the near-universal appeal of a chunky gold chain necklace has seen it worn by everyone from inhabitants of ancient Babylon to Coco Chanel, Henry VIII to Jackie Kennedy Onassis – and of course just about every hip-hop star on the planet. The earliest examples of gold chain necklaces are thought to date back to around 2,500BC in Babylon and they were also worn by the Greeks, Romans and Ancient... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3244663/gold-chains-never-get-old-kate-middleton-jay-z-everyone-loves-chunky-necklace-luxury-brands-bulgari?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3244663/gold-chains-never-get-old-kate-middleton-jay-z-everyone-loves-chunky-necklace-luxury-brands-bulgari?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 17 Dec 2023 06:00:12 +0000 From showcasing female designers in New York and Paris to a secret collector in Hong Kong, these exhibitions, in three of the world’s most vibrant cities, will delight fashion and jewellery lovers. 1. Female legends of fashion Seventy of the fashion world’s most influential female designers are celebrated in “Women Dressing Women”, an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York. The work of industry legends like Coco Chanel, Vivienne Westwood and Miuccia Prada... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3241792/3-unmissable-fashion-exhibitions-new-york-paris-and-hong-kong-classic-coco-chanel-vivienne-westwood?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3241792/3-unmissable-fashion-exhibitions-new-york-paris-and-hong-kong-classic-coco-chanel-vivienne-westwood?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Nov 2023 09:00:16 +0000 The controversial Al-Fayed family is introduced in season five of Netflix’s hit historical series The Crown, when Mohamed Al-Fayed befriends Princess Diana at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. As shown in the sixth season of the royal drama, Mohamed’s son Dodi was newly dating Diana at the time of her death. He also died in the car crash that killed the late Princess of Wales in August 1997. Here’s everything we know about the Al-Fayeds. The Al-Fayed family is introduced in The Crown season... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3242450/what-crowns-al-fayeds-are-real-life-princess-diana-dated-dodi-fayed-after-befriending-his-dad-former?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3242450/what-crowns-al-fayeds-are-real-life-princess-diana-dated-dodi-fayed-after-befriending-his-dad-former?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:00:17 +0000 She has been called her husband Ron DeSantis’ “not-so secret political weapon”, and as the Florida governor’s bid for the White House gains momentum, spotlight is falling on his former news anchor wife, Casey. The “first lady of Florida”, Casey DeSantis, 43, has been said to play a crucial backbench role in response to issues from mental health to disaster relief, and reportedly advises her husband on how to present himself in front of the camera and handle the press. Ever since Ron’s political... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3242328/casey-desantis-copying-jackie-kennedy-meet-florida-first-lady-former-nbc-news-anchor-and-champion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3242328/casey-desantis-copying-jackie-kennedy-meet-florida-first-lady-former-nbc-news-anchor-and-champion?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:00:16 +0000 For someone seen in only a handful of published images and with scarcely any clips of her speaking, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy remains one of fashion’s ultimate muses. Tom Ford splashes out US$52m on Jackie Kennedy’s childhood Hamptons home Her style – characterful and elevated minimalism that was both cerebral and approachable – didn’t just capture the aesthetic of the 90s, but carried a timelessness that many have tried to emulate since. To this day, Bessette-Kennedy – who died in a plane crash... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/article/3240864/how-carolyn-bessette-kennedy-still-shapes-fashion-today-john-f-kennedy-jrs-late-wife-cbk-inspired?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/article/3240864/how-carolyn-bessette-kennedy-still-shapes-fashion-today-john-f-kennedy-jrs-late-wife-cbk-inspired?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Nov 2023 02:59:55 +0000 Ever wanted to take a zip line to your resort? Or sleep next to elephants in a bubble-domed accommodation? Or book a stay in an art-gallery-slash-hotel? Asia is home to plenty of unique and adventurous hotels that offer memorable activities in cool settings – all while promising five-star service and luxurious amenities. Here are 10 bucket-list-worthy experiences in Asia that you can book right now. 1. Zip-line into Shinta Mani Wild in Cambodia Begin your adventure at Shinta Mani Wild by... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3237246/10-unique-and-adventurous-luxury-hotels-explore-asia-zip-lining-shinta-mani-wild-cambodia-staying?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3237246/10-unique-and-adventurous-luxury-hotels-explore-asia-zip-lining-shinta-mani-wild-cambodia-staying?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Oct 2023 05:00:12 +0000 Private members’ clubs around the world often boast a clientele of celebrities and ultra-wealthy individuals. So it’s hardly surprising to know that they are notorious for having super-strict rules, from no photos allowed to stringent dress codes. But what happens if someone breaks a rule? Taylor Swift, Matt Healy and Jack Antonoff at Casa Cipriani in New York City. pic.twitter.com/x54tPc9lGj — Pop Crave (@PopCrave) May 12, 2023 Well, when photos of Taylor Swift and Matty Healy hanging out at... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3232926/10-most-exclusive-private-members-clubs-world-casa-cipriani-where-taylor-swift-was-papped-and-kim?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3232926/10-most-exclusive-private-members-clubs-world-casa-cipriani-where-taylor-swift-was-papped-and-kim?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 31 Aug 2023 08:00:14 +0000 Tom Ford has splashed out US$52 million on Jackie Kennedy Onassis’ childhood home, as per The Wall Street Journal. The 61-year-old fashion designer – who sold his eponymous fashion label to Estée Lauder Cos. in a deal valued at around US$2.8 billion last November – recently bought the Hamptons home from media producer David Zander, according to Architectural Digest. The house sits on 2.8 hectares (seven acres) of land, just blocks from the Atlantic Ocean and was originally listed for US$55... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3231400/tom-ford-just-bought-jackie-kennedys-home-us52-million-american-luxury-fashion-designer-splashed-out?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3231400/tom-ford-just-bought-jackie-kennedys-home-us52-million-american-luxury-fashion-designer-splashed-out?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:10:14 +0000 The screech of electric saws and pounding of jackhammers are never far away in Phnom Penh. As you explore the Cambodian capital’s tree-lined streets, you might, for a moment, imagine yourself in southern China, given the number of building sites emblazoned with Chinese characters. At every turn, it seems, something is being torn down or is in the process of going up. This frantic development has come to characterise Phnom Penh. Yet, before Chinese money started pouring in, before the calamities... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/travel/article/3229996/how-tour-cambodias-capital-phnom-penh-reveals-heritage-hotbed-beneath-new-chinese-money?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/travel/article/3229996/how-tour-cambodias-capital-phnom-penh-reveals-heritage-hotbed-beneath-new-chinese-money?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 05 Aug 2023 05:15:10 +0000 Being crowned the “diva of Asia” might sound overly dramatic, but Kelly Chen has surely earned her lofty moniker. As a beloved Cantopop superstar who’s clocked over 20 million album sales. As the star actress in timeless classics like Infernal Affairs and An Empress and the Warriors. And as a local hero and all-round Hong Kong icon. Yet, her influence extends beyond screen and record. Chen’s impeccable fashion sense – particularly when it comes to handbags – has become an inseparable part of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3227304/hong-kong-cantopop-star-kelly-chen-opens-her-wardrobe-world-diva-asia-her-first-chanel-handbag?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3227304/hong-kong-cantopop-star-kelly-chen-opens-her-wardrobe-world-diva-asia-her-first-chanel-handbag?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:13 +0000 Former US president Donald Trump on Friday reiterated a promise to release the remaining classified records related to the assassination of President John F Kennedy, despite the fact that he failed to do so when he had the opportunity while in office for four years. “When I return to the White House, I will declassify and unseal all JFK assassination related documents,” Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social. “It’s been 60 years, time for the American people to know the... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3226994/trump-promises-declassify-all-jfk-assassination-related-records-if-he-re-elected?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3226994/trump-promises-declassify-all-jfk-assassination-related-records-if-he-re-elected?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Jul 2023 19:24:14 +0000 The return of the sautoir watch, one of the most glamorous trends from this year’s Watches and Wonders fair in Geneva, makes complete sense. In the age of the smartphone, when we scarcely need a watch to check the time, well, why not wear a timepiece as a glittering jewel? It’s certainly not the first time necklace watches have made an appearance. The style originated in the 16th century, a precursor to the pocket watch, and was typically the domain of wealthy women. In the 19th and early 20th... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3218739/necklace-watch-2023s-hottest-timepiece-trend-watches-and-wonders-saw-400-year-old-chain-and-pendant?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3218739/necklace-watch-2023s-hottest-timepiece-trend-watches-and-wonders-saw-400-year-old-chain-and-pendant?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:09 +0000 Kim Kardashian, the Fashion Icon of the 2021 People’s Choice Awards, is known for her OTT style with lavish – and sometimes shocking – outfits. But it turns out that she also has a taste for iconic items worn by famous people. The reality star-turned-trendsetter, 42, famously wore Marilyn Monroe’s “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” dress to the Met Gala last year. Monroe wore it when she sang “Happy Birthday” to then-President John F. Kennedy in 1962 during a Madison Square Garden... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3208859/6-prized-fashion-items-kim-kardashians-memorabilia-collection-princess-dianas-pendant-and-elizabeth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3208859/6-prized-fashion-items-kim-kardashians-memorabilia-collection-princess-dianas-pendant-and-elizabeth?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Feb 2023 16:30:08 +0000 South Korean singer and actress IU, born Lee Ji-eun, is hailed in her home country as the “nation’s little sister” and continues to make headlines to this day. At the start of the year, she and actor Lee Jong-suk were named Dispatch’s New Year Couple for 2023, as the two were revealed to be in a relationship after years of friendship. Recently, the 29-year-old star also made fashion news for fronting Gucci’s campaigns as one of the house’s global ambassadors, per Soompi, after having signed... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3208083/k-pop-idol-ius-choice-arm-candy-gucci-classics-4-her-most-coveted-bags-equestrian-inspired-horsebit?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3208083/k-pop-idol-ius-choice-arm-candy-gucci-classics-4-her-most-coveted-bags-equestrian-inspired-horsebit?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Jan 2023 09:17:14 +0000 A woman’s legacy can be honoured in many ways, and for luxury brands that have found their muse, it often comes in the fashionable form of a handbag. The Lady Dior inspired by the late Princess Diana is one of the most iconic handbags of today, reflecting the timeless elegance and grace of Britain’s “people’s princess”. Classic styles like that Dior classic sometimes enjoy modern revamps, like the brand’s new Lady D-Joy bag which is a reinterpretation of the original in horizontal format, while... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3207765/7-designer-handbags-named-after-famous-female-icons-royals-princess-dianas-lady-dior-and-princess?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3207765/7-designer-handbags-named-after-famous-female-icons-royals-princess-dianas-lady-dior-and-princess?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:10:10 +0000 We all know that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and, over the years, many celebrities have talked about drawing style inspiration from other stars – some overtly, and some in more subtle ways. While Adele went all out to imitate Dolly Parton in tribute to the singer, Doja Cat and Taraji P. Henson merely channelled Marilyn Monroe and Diana Ross. Megan Fox, meanwhile, opted to wear the fluffy pink hat Pamela Anderson wore to the 1999 VMAs – something more of an homage? Here are eight... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3205697/8-celebrities-who-wore-outfits-inspired-other-stars-adeles-dolly-parton-dedication-megan-foxs-nod?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3205697/8-celebrities-who-wore-outfits-inspired-other-stars-adeles-dolly-parton-dedication-megan-foxs-nod?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Jan 2023 17:00:19 +0000 Revered for her exquisite style and influence over the upper echelon of society, Lee Radziwill is remembered for much more than being the sister of Jackie Kennedy. While her older sis became a first lady of the United States, Radziwill was keeping busy mingling with fellow “It” crowds and even marrying into royalty, earning herself the “princess” title. What happened when Queen Elizabeth met Hollywood royal Marilyn Monroe? She was known as the adventurous, free-spirited Bouvier sister,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3195187/who-was-jackie-kennedys-socialite-sister-princess-lee?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3195187/who-was-jackie-kennedys-socialite-sister-princess-lee?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:10:09 +0000 Queen Elizabeth reigned for 70 years before her death at 96 years old. During her time on the throne, the queen met every US president except for Lyndon B. Johnson. Presidential visits don’t always go smoothly, with occasional protocol mistakes and private spats. Here are eight times the queen had controversial moments with leaders of the free world and their wives … 1. Tension between first lady Jackie Kennedy and the queen When former President John F. Kennedy and his wife, Jackie Kennedy,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3193413/8-awkward-moments-queen-elizabeth-had-us-presidents-joe?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3193413/8-awkward-moments-queen-elizabeth-had-us-presidents-joe?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:00:21 +0000 Melania Trump loves a bit of bling. Before her role as first lady to former President Donald Trump, Melania had her own jewellery line sold on QVC shopping channel in 2010. Although the collection is now defunct, she went on to enjoy more sparkle in her life, and was gifted numerous jewellery pieces from foreign leaders during her time as first lady of the United States. But she could only relish the pieces for a limited time since, under federal law, the items had to be handed over to national... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3175209/inside-melania-trumps-extravagant-jewellery-collection?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3175209/inside-melania-trumps-extravagant-jewellery-collection?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:00:11 +0000 The 64th annual Grammy Awards took place on April 4 this year at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Area. Though the Oscars’ Will Smith chaos from the week before continues to loom, the Grammys appeared free from drama and focused on celebrations of the best of new and old talent. Among the newbies, teenage pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo stole the spotlight, taking home three awards including best new artist and best pop vocal album. One unfortunately broke when she was backstage with reporters, but... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3173254/olivia-rodrigos-best-fashion-looks-vivienne-westwood?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3173254/olivia-rodrigos-best-fashion-looks-vivienne-westwood?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:12:54 +0000 Julia Koch joined the world’s top wealthiest women after her husband, billionaire industrialist David Koch, passed away in August 2019. Together with their three kids, Julia inherited a 42 per cent stake in Koch Industries that the seventh richest American co-owned. As of March 2022, Bloomberg estimates her and her family’s net worth to be U$58.4 billion. Forbes, on the other hand, estimates their wealth to be even higher, at US$61.9 billion. Regardless of the actual numbers in her bank account,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3171542/how-julia-koch-became-one-richest-women-world-widow?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3171542/how-julia-koch-became-one-richest-women-world-widow?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Mar 2022 21:00:15 +0000 While many European cities have resumed a business-as-usual approach to travel, much of Asia has kept its doors closed – but recent months have seen a changing tide. Beautiful beach resorts and luxe city sanctuaries have begun opening their doors once more across Southeast Asia. While travelling freely across the region still proves challenging for many, with inbound flight bans remaining in place for several countries, those who find themselves with time to spare may be ready to invest in a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3170116/has-luxury-travel-returned-asia-5-countries-reopening-their?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3170116/has-luxury-travel-returned-asia-5-countries-reopening-their?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:00:52 +0000 A woman’s outfit can speak volumes. And naturally, US first ladies get a lot of attention when they wear something, with speculation rife and scrutiny high on the hunt for hidden meanings. While Jackie Kennedy’s bloodstained pink Chanel suit marking the end of an era – following her husband’s assassination – wasn’t exactly a planned statement, Michelle Obama’s armour-like gown, which came after Donald Trump made disrespectful comments about women, probably was. Here are some outfits that have... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3169559/8-times-us-first-ladies-sent-message-their-fashion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3169559/8-times-us-first-ladies-sent-message-their-fashion?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:00:20 +0000 Meat Loaf, the heavyweight rock superstar loved by millions for his ‘Bat Out of Hell’ album and for such theatrical, dark-hearted anthems as Paradise by the Dashboard Light, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad, and I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That), has died. The singer born Marvin Lee Aday – he later changed it to Michael – died Thursday, according to a family statement posted on his official Facebook page. “Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3164247/bat-out-hell-rocker-meat-loaf-dies-aged-74?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3164247/bat-out-hell-rocker-meat-loaf-dies-aged-74?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:05:08 +0000 The year 2022 is set to be a big one for Princess Diana watchers. Twenty-five years since she tragically died in a car crash in Paris, interest in the British royal has never been more intense. Netflix show The Crown will return for its fourth season, with Elizabeth Debicki playing Diana in her final years as she divorces from Prince Charles. Before that, January’s Sundance Film Festival will premiere British filmmaker Ed Perkins’ The Princess, the first theatrical documentary about Diana that,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3160503/oscars-2022-kristen-stewart-bringing-princess-diana-life?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3160503/oscars-2022-kristen-stewart-bringing-princess-diana-life?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Dec 2021 09:15:11 +0000 US authorities released thousands of pages of secret documents Wednesday on president John F. Kennedy’s assassination, a case that still fuels conspiracy theories despite the official conclusion he was shot by Lee Harvey Oswald. The CIA and FBI files show US investigators spread their net wide and deep to find out if Oswald conspired with others in the November 22, 1963 murder that shocked the world. Documents show they chased down myriad leads, from Soviet intelligence to African communist... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3159880/us-releases-trove-secret-files-jfk-assassination?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3159880/us-releases-trove-secret-files-jfk-assassination?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Dec 2021 23:38:10 +0000 Princess Diana is known for many things – including her colourful and daring style. She was known for wearing beautiful gowns, but she’s had some memorable casual looks, too. We rounded up some of our favourites. Meghan’s week from hell: from a court apology to private texts revealed For her 1981 wedding to Prince Charles, Diana wore a gown that fully embraced the style of the 1980s with its giant, puffy sleeves. That said, the most iconic and daring part of this gown is its train. The train... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3157222/24-princess-dianas-most-daring-and-colourful-looks-her?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3157222/24-princess-dianas-most-daring-and-colourful-looks-her?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Nov 2021 22:00:16 +0000 Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck first got together in early 2001 on the set of their movie Gigli, and reunited again in 2021 – almost two decades after they first met. Over the years, the pair have rocked some fun, fashionable – and also frankly questionable – outfits as a couple. Here are some of their most memorable looks … Jennifer Lopez or Ben Affleck – who has the higher net worth? They hit red carpets together and showed off their glamorous side View this post on... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3152594/bennifers-best-looks-jennifer-lopez-and-ben-affleck-make?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3152594/bennifers-best-looks-jennifer-lopez-and-ben-affleck-make?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 16 Oct 2021 22:00:20 +0000 US first ladies’ fashion choices have been scrutinised for centuries. Back in the 19th century, Frances Cleveland was criticised for wearing dresses that showed her shoulders (!), while even style icon Jackie Kennedy’s embrace of trousers was deemed “shocking”. But is seems unlikely few presidents’ wives have raised quite as many sartorial eyebrows as Melania Trump – the first lady who once wore that Zara jacket that said, “I really don’t care do U?”, to a child detention centre, of all... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3152078/melania-trumps-5-most-controversial-fashion-moments-her?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3152078/melania-trumps-5-most-controversial-fashion-moments-her?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:00:10 +0000 4/5 stars “A fable from a true tragedy,” reads the caption at the start of Pablo Larraín’s Spencer, a look at the late Princess Diana. The Chilean filmmaker has already given us one microscopic character study of a powerful woman in crisis in Jackie, in which Natalie Portman played Jackie Kennedy fresh from the assassination of J.F.K. Here, Kristen Stewart stars as Diana. The year is 1991 and the British royal family is gathering at Sandringham for the traditional three-day festivities over... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3147505/venice-2021-spencer-movie-review-kristen-stewart-impresses?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3147505/venice-2021-spencer-movie-review-kristen-stewart-impresses?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Sep 2021 14:15:12 +0000 There’s so much mystery and curiosity around the British royal family that every little detail grabs the attention of the masses. From the time they led an empire on which the “sun never set” to today when they continue to represent Britain on the world stage, there is no denying the world’s curiosity for this most unfathomable family. In fact, even in pregnancy – a deeply personal experience – royal women have had been under scrutiny for a variety of reasons. And that’s exactly why it’s not... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3138409/meghan-markle-broke-3-royal-pregnancy-rules-here-are-9?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3138409/meghan-markle-broke-3-royal-pregnancy-rules-here-are-9?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Jun 2021 22:00:24 +0000 Joe Biden will make his first presidential trip overseas this summer. The US president will visit the UK to attend the 47th G7 summit, as well as engaging in conversations with European Union leaders in Brussels and a highly anticipated meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The trip will also include a visit, accompanied by his wife Dr Jill Biden, said to be friendly with Prince Harry – to the British royal family, meeting the queen on June 13. Opinion | 8 reasons to cut Meghan Markle... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3136788/jill-biden-meets-queen-elizabeth-what-did-first-ladies?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3136788/jill-biden-meets-queen-elizabeth-what-did-first-ladies?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Jun 2021 23:00:00 +0000 Halston, the mononymous American fashion designer whose stripped-back, body-freeing take on luxury – kaftans, halter dresses and acres of Ultrasuede – was a defining look of the 70s, continues to fascinate. Maybe that’s because his career, now more than three decades in the rear-view mirror, still feels so contemporary: both in terms of his aesthetic – riffs on his shirtdress are everywhere and when haven’t kaftans been a thing? – and his business strategy, including the once-novel concepts of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3134377/netflixs-halston-what-really-happened-real-life-story?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3134377/netflixs-halston-what-really-happened-real-life-story?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 22 May 2021 01:00:14 +0000 Imagine, if you will, a galaxy far, far away where fashion designer Halston dresses Obi-Wan Kenobi in something fabulous from the swinging ’70s. Ewan McGregor can. Sort of. McGregor is the sole person – on this planet, anyway – who might care, considering his dual roles as the Jedi master and the flamboyant designer. The latter is the subject of a new Netflix miniseries and the former is a Disney+ Star Wars instalment that has the Scottish actor on set in Los Angeles. “It would be much more... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3133478/ewan-mcgregor-star-netflix-series-halston-swaps?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3133478/ewan-mcgregor-star-netflix-series-halston-swaps?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 May 2021 12:45:12 +0000 As the world learned to slow down and stay in amid a global pandemic, the idea of “stopping and smelling the roses” gained a little more currency than usual. Our coronavirus-induced distance from nature and each other is perhaps why the “you only live once” maximalist fashion of Alessandro Michele’s Gucci is appealing to more luxury consumers: if not now, when can I wear clashing prints, costume jewellery, a floral print headband and feather boa? The botanical exuberance of designer Ken Scott’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3128954/style-edit-guccis-epilogue-collection-celebrates-ken-scott?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3128954/style-edit-guccis-epilogue-collection-celebrates-ken-scott?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Apr 2021 02:00:20 +0000