Louis Vuitton’s Speedy bag has been covered in graffiti, shrunk to nano proportions, stolen by the ‘Bling Ring’ and carried by everyone from Audrey Hepburn to Snoop Dogg. Evidently, a lot can happen in 92 years, which is precisely how long this iconic bag has been igniting desire.
The Speedy was originally launched in 1930 as the Express, its name reflecting the world’s new, faster means of travel, with commercial flights quickly gaining popularity. Read More...
The Oscar-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss, the songwriter and perennial Oscar bridesmaid Diane Warren and Matteo Garrone, the director of this year’s best international feature Oscar-nominated Italian film Io Capitano, will all be honored on Sunday night during the opening ceremony of the 19th Los Angeles, Italia Film, Fashion and Art Festival at Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatres, exactly one week before the 96th Academy Awards take place just down the street. Read More...
Steve Harwell has died at the age of 56, his manager, Robert Hayes, has confirmed.
The lead vocalist of Smash Mouth entered hospice care this weekend and had his loved ones by his side when he died. Robert confirmed to Rolling Stone that Steve was at his home in Boise, Idaho, "surrounded by family and friends."
He also said that Steve "passed peacefully and comfortably". The 56-year-old was receiving end of life care and was in the final stages of liver failure. Read More...