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Christian Louboutin comes to the city and a watch to hound down: the latest men's style news 

11/3/2018, 8:39:41 AM
The latest launches in the world of men's fashion. ✔ Sean Lehnhardt-Moore’s first capsule collection is aptly entitled Introducing, a concept that translates into a series of pieces that take a cue from the historical brand’s rich archive; love-worn biker jackets, rugged, heavy-duty shearling outerwear and chunky knits



Teens embracing Crocs is fashion’s latest so-uncool-it's-cool trend

11/3/2018, 10:36:02 AM
The brand’s Spring 2019 collection and new collaboration with Post Malone further cement the “ugly shoe” as relevant for Gen Z. ✔ Photograph: NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images But becoming the epitome of ugliness was not the end of the brand’s story ✔ All our journalism is independent and is in no way influenced by any advertiser or commercial initiative ✔ By clicking on an affiliate link, you accept that Skimlinks cookies will be set



The Spice Girls to finally REUNITE – with huge stadium tour planned

11/3/2018, 11:28:23 AM
THE SPICE Girls are finally getting back together, according to reports. ✔ It's claimed David Beckham's Mrs is too busy working on her fashion empire to re-join Mel B, Geri Horner, Emma Bunton and Melanie C ✔ The band haven't performed since the London Olympics closing ceremony in 2012 ✔ We are certainly ready to get out our 90s gear and get ourselves a ticket



Alas, the Blockchain Won’t Save Journalism After All

11/3/2018, 10:02:02 AM
Hype around the technology has led to incomprehensible applications of it. ✔ People who are in a strong position to understand what Civil is doing either because they are experts on blockchain technology or because they work for one of its newsrooms have openly admitted that they don’t understand how the organization works ✔ Explaining the Tech Behind Cryptocurrencies June 27, 2018 A Guide to the World of Blockchain June 27, 2018 They Left Public Radio to Try Their Fortunes on the Blockchain Sept



Is Agnes Gund the Last Good Rich Person?

11/3/2018, 10:02:00 AM
Ms. Gund is a wealthy white woman who spent a lifetime fighting for racial justice. At 80, she’s the homecoming queen of the philanthropy world. She’s also running out of cash. ✔ Ms. Gund, 80, is patently uncomfortable accepting awards ✔ After graduation, she went to Connecticut College, studied not that hard, she said, and married Albrecht Saalfield, the father of her four children ✔ It would be nice at this stage in her life to have a little more money, she said during our interview



Tulisa goes low-key with white jumper and sweatpants

11/3/2018, 10:14:34 AM
Tulisa proved she's just as stunning when opting for a low-key appearance as she arrived at Los Angeles International Airport. ✔ She's no stranger to dazzling in form-fitting ensembles at high-profile events ✔ Speaking on Loose Women recently, she revealed there's 'no bad blood' since her win two months ago in a legal case against Britney and will.i.am for being left off writing credits on hit track Scream & Shout



Say you'll be there: Spice Girls expected to announce reunion tour 

11/3/2018, 10:31:18 AM
The Spice Girls are reportedly set to reveal they are reuniting for a UK stadium tour in 2019 – but without Victoria Beckham. ✔ According to The Sun, the band have recorded a video message that will be broadcast on Bonfire Night, ahead of an appearance on Jonathan Ross's chat show the following Saturday ✔ She is reportedly focusing on her fashion business ✔ In July, Brown confirmed they would reunite this year



Strictly stars SEX MAD party animals who send ‘filthy’ messages, ex-contestant says

11/3/2018, 10:25:42 AM
STRICTLY stars are sex-mad party animals who send "pure filth" messages behind the scenes of the family show, claims Susannah Constantine. ✔ But she has been kept in the loop about the hard partying ways of the remaining dance stars ✔ Inspired by the after-hours antics of her co-stars, Susannah has pledged to bring classy ballroom dancer Anton out on the town with her ✔ He revealed that in the midst of pre-show chaos he would turn his dressing room into an oasis of calm



Original Observer photography

11/3/2018, 11:31:10 AM
The People’s Vote march, Mourinho’s meltdown, the Beastie Boys and John Cooper Clarke – all feature in this showcase of the best commissioned photography by the Observer in October 2018 ✔ A writer and video artist of Nigerian and Malaysian heritage and a nonbinary trans and plural person, Akwaeke Emezi was photographed for aQ&A in the New Review Photograph: Katherine Anne Rose for the Observer Being in a band… it’s an absurd comedy ✔ You can see a gallery including more of the work of Andy Hall and Antonio Olmoshere Photograph: Antonio Olmos for the Observer The People’s Vote - March for the Future in central London



British icons to throw off the white cliffs: what’s on your list? | Ian Jack

11/3/2018, 10:35:54 AM
Let’s ditch the things that keep Britain clinging sentimentally to its past, says Guardian columnist Ian Jack ✔ Everything must go! he says, like an auctioneer at a closing-down sale, EV-ER-Y thing must go! What items does he have in mind ✔ The four new ballistic-missile submarines of the Dreadnought class will be built at BAE’s yard there over the next 15 or so years at an estimated cost of £31bn



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