Albus Lumen founder Marina Afonina on the brand’s new collection and why wool is suitable for summer
Share 15th Aug 2019 “It’s an evolution for the brand, but it’s still Albus,” explains Marina Afonina, founder of Albus Lumen, of her International Woolmark Prize collection over the phone to Vogue. A resort wear-minded label that has become synonymous with ease of wear and effortless chic (Afonina says it best: “it’s a simplicity that doesn’t…
This is how Meghan Markle celebrated her 38th birthday
Share 15th Aug 2019 Over one week after Meghan Markle celebrated her 38th birthday on August 4, The Sun has reported the royal spent the occasion holidaying in Ibiza. Interestingly, the publication originally reported that the new mum was opting for a low-key celebration following the public upset over the extravagance of her baby shower…
Merivale's newest opening will transport you to 1920s Paris without leaving Sydney
Felix, the wildly successful hatted French bistro in downtown Sydney, has a younger brother who’s just moved in next door. Little Felix is a French-style cocktail bar inspired by the literary salons of 1920s Paris – the kind of place where Ernest Hemingway would hold court while Louis Armstrong crooned on the gramophone. It’s dark,…
Man Utd dodged a bullet over Dybala deal – Berbatov
Dimitar Berbatov doesn’t think Juventus striker Paulo Dybala would have been a good fit for Manchester United. The Argentina attacker was linked with United and Tottenham recently but neither move materialised. United didn’t think his heart was in it, certainly not enough to pay him what he wanted, and Spurs encountered a similar situation when they reportedly negotiated with…
Klopp reveals what he told ref after Liverpool’s Super Cup win
Jurgen Klopp says he “couldn’t have more respect” for the officials after Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to win the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday night. Olivier Giroud put Chelsea ahead in the first half, only for Sadio Mane to level as the match went to extra-time. Mane would score again before Adrian brought Tammy…
Former Man Utd assistant criticises Liverpool transfer strategy
Steve McClaren is concerned that Liverpool have not strengthened this summer with the addition of “another star striker”. Jurgen Klopp guided Liverpool to within a point of Premier League champions Manchester City last campaign and many expected them to strengthen as they looked to get closer to Pep Guardiola’s outfit. However, the Reds chose to…
Man Utd outcast ‘angry’ at club over collapsed Everton move
Marcos Rojo is unhappy that a potential move from Manchester United to Everton collapsed before the transfer deadline. The Argentinian made just five appearances in the Premier League last season and has moved further down the pecking order at Old Trafford with the arrival of Harry Maguire. Rojo was signed by Louis Van Gaal for £18million…
Why Man Utd will probably win PL again before Liverpool – Neville
Manchester United will probably win the Premier League title again before Liverpool, according to Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville. The Red Devils finished 31 points behind their arch-rivals in the Premier League last season, as Jurgen Klopp guided Liverpool to within a point of eventual champions Manchester City. “I don’t sit here every day as…
Crap de Tureglia: la bella piccola falesia in Alta Valtellina
Martino Quintavalla e Caterina Bassi presentano Crap de Tureglia, la falesia d’arrampicata sportiva poco lontana da Bormio in Alta Valtellina, Lombardia. La scorsa estate ci chiama Brie (Nicola Brielli) dopo una battuta di raccolta funghi e pulizia blocchi nei boschi di casa e dice: “Ho trovato un posto da chiodare che è una figata!” Andiamo…
Langdung: nuova via nell’Himalaya Nepalese
A fine ottobre gli alpinisti spagnoli Pablo Ruix (Blín), Jesús Ibarz e Edu Recio hanno aperto una nuova via sul Langdung (6357 m) sopra la valle del Rolwaling in Nepal. Il racconto di Ibarz sulla loro via Bihâna (6c+, 1500 m, ED+). Ci sono voluti tre giorni per raggiungere il villaggio di Na, da cui…