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King Charles hits the DJ decks as he marks special occasion | Royal | News

King Charles hits the DJ decks as he marks special occasion | Royal | News

Published by Sam Flores

King Charles hosted a garden party on his own today as he tried his hand at DJing alongside Sir Idris Elba and Christian St Louis during a special celebration at Buckingham Palace. The King rubbed shoulders with several famous faces attending an event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the King’s Trust youth charity, which was founded in 1976. Party guests included celebrity ambassadors for the Trust, such as broadcasters Ant and Dec and Holly Willoughby, actors Dame Helen Mirren and Damian Lewis, and Sir Idris, an alumnus of the charity. After spending more than an hour greeting guests, including some 50 young people and alumni who have been supported by the charity, Charles walked up the garden steps in the pouring rain, holding an umbrella, and paused to speak to Christian St Louis and Sir Idris, who were standing by some DJ decks. St Louis, 22, from Middleton in Greater Manchester, took a DJing course through the Trust and performed at the party whilst guests danced through the downpour, clutching umbrellas. Asked what he …

From linen to gingham: the best summer dresses for every occasion | Women’s dresses

From linen to gingham: the best summer dresses for every occasion | Women’s dresses

Published by Sam Flores

There’s a particular kind of optimism that comes with the first real day of summer sun; not the false start kind in April, all blue skies and betrayal, but when you can leave the house without a coat and not immediately regret your decision. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. In theory, the summer dress is the easiest item in your wardrobe to style. One decision, one zip (or none) and done. However, this ease can be deceptive. Without the option of layering, a summer dress has to be versatile. Natural fibres such as linen and cotton are a great place to start. They’re breathable, allowing for airflow on even the hottest days. High-quality pieces will not only feel good but also last for seasons to come. Silk or satin, while less practical on paper, can work when the cut does the heavy lifting: think relaxed silhouettes that allow the fabric to move, not cling. Whatever the occasion, the right dress can …

11 Best Affordable Suits 2026: Sub-00 Tailoring for Every Occasion

11 Best Affordable Suits 2026: Sub-$1000 Tailoring for Every Occasion

Published by Jenni Sidey

Knickerbocker’s channeling of classic mid-century cool doesn’t stop with beefy chinos and camp collar shirts. The New York label makes some head-turning tailoring as well and its Miles suit is prime example. The 2×2 button front is a pointed departure from the usual double-breasted button configurations we’re used to seeing and gives the suit a retro feel in a way that’s actually hip and not dated. Add to that a featherlight linen-cotton blended fabric woven in Italy, and you’ve got a suit that feels as cool as it looks. A Great Black Option: Smock Wool Gabardine Suit Smock Wool Gabardine Blazer Smock Wool Gabardine West Coast Pant Mohawk General Store is one of the greatest multi-brand menswear retailers in the country, but fewer people know that its house line, Smock, has fully earned its place among the other brands it carries (and almost always beats on price.) Made from premium Japanese Wool Gabardine, the blazer’s got a notched lapel, two-button closure, center vent, and easy-access patch pockets, while the pants have welted rear pockets for …

Duchess Sophie dons ‘playful’ sheer dress for special occasion

Duchess Sophie dons ‘playful’ sheer dress for special occasion

Published by Daniella Wilson

Duchess Sophie never misses in the style stakes. From statement wide-legged trousers to daring animal print, the wife of Prince Edward always looks brilliant, and tonight was no exception. The Duchess of Edinburgh joined King Charles and Queen Camilla for a reception at Windsor Castle to honour carers across the UK, alongside Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife, Victoria Starmer. For the emotional event, Duchess Sophie opted to wear a timeless monochrome polka dot dress with sheer sleeves – and it isn’t the first time she’s slipped into the patterned number. © Getty ImagesDuchess Sophie first wore the dress in 2021 Back in 2021, Duchess Sophie wore the Carolina Herrera dress to an event at Hillsborough Castle in honour of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s 50th Annual British Isle and Mediterranean Region Conference (BIMR). Back then, she swept her blonde hair into an updo, but for the Windsor Castle reception, the 61-year-old wore her hair loose around her shoulders, adding subtle jewelled earrings and a matching necklace. © Getty ImagesDuchess Sophie’s dress is playful Feeling playful …

Best restaurants to celebrate a special occasion in Los Angeles

Best restaurants to celebrate a special occasion in Los Angeles

Published by Sam Flores

In October my best friend and I were having dinner at a clubby West Hollywood restaurant where the food was meh and the evening needed salvaging. I knew how. “Let’s head to Here’s Looking at You for a cocktail and a burger,” I said. HLAY, as the regulars call it, offers a late happy hour menu at its bar from 8:30 to 10 p.m., during which the kitchen cranks out thick, dry-aged cheeseburgers embellished with peppery mayo and the sweet sting of fried onions. Settling in, we learned of a second, recently added option — steak frites featuring a sirloin cap (also known as a baseball cut) smeared with pink fermented radish butter alongside curly fries. Both were stellar. Bar director Danny Rubenstein had dreamed up a wild cocktail based on corn whiskey and avocado-washed mezcal that he named Jolene, which I trust is in honor of Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter.” HLAY meets us where we are: in need of a mood shift, out for a casual celebration, up for some ambitious cooking with hip-hop as …