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CNN  —  While some might be growing weary of celebrity method dressing — the styling phenomenon that sees actors match their red carpet garb to their latest movie role — character-based fashion shows no sign of stopping. Last year, Margot Robbie and her stylist Andrew Mukamal made sure the press tour for Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster “Barbie” was saturated with considered nods to historical doll outfits. In the run up to the release of Luca Guadagnino’s erotic tennis drama “Challengers” this spring, star Zendaya wore almost exclusively white and lime green looks — often adorned with literal tennis balls. More recently,…

CNN  —  Limited Too’s colorful, girly clothing defined childhood for many American Millennials. Now, the brand is back — this time, for adults. The brand, which first shuttered back in 2008 amid economic woes, came back this summer at department store chain Kohl’s. The new lines featured all the classic pieces reimagined for 2024: Think sporty pullovers, plaid skorts and patterned A-line dresses, all made with tweens in mind. The outcry was immediate: Where were the adult sizes? The question from Millennials — armed with credit cards and ready to relive their youth — flooded comments sections on social media.…

Hong Kong CNN  —  Chanel presented its Cruise 2024-2025 collection in Hong Kong on Tuesday, with a mix of light tweed suits, chic diving hoods and summery white dresses transporting guests to what the French label described as an “underwater reverie.” Brand ambassadors Penélope Cruz and K-pop star G-Dragon, as well as Hong Kong actors Chow Yun-Fat and Angela Yuen, were among the celebrities in attendance. The fashion house staged its two runway shows — one in the afternoon, and one at night — at the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI). Guests, many of whom were dressed in head-to-toe Chanel,…

Editor’s Note: Featuring the good, the bad and the ugly, ‘Look of the Week’ is a regular series dedicated to unpacking the most talked about outfit of the last seven days. CNN  —  Heidi Klum phone home. The most hotly anticipated costume of the spooky season is here — and the “Queen of Halloween” didn’t disappoint. Continuing her tradition of wearing wildly elaborate outfits to her own star-studded annual bash, Klum arrived at this year’s party dressed as E.T. The 51-year-old model made a dramatic entrance at New York’s Hard Rock Hotel, her face peeking out from the extraterrestrial’s neck…

Editor’s Note: Delving into the archives of pop culture history, “Remember When?” is a CNN Style series offering a nostalgic look at the celebrity outfits that defined their eras. CNN  —  If Halloween had a fashion handbook, the party scene from the 2004 classic “Mean Girls” would take up a whole chapter. Twenty years have passed since the original Plastics stomped their kitten heels into movie history, but the (now, rather outdated) observation Lindsay Lohan’s outcast-turned-”it girl” Cady Heron makes about “girl world” neatly summarizes the dichotomy of dressing for this most confusing of holidays. “In girl world, Halloween is…

Editor’s Note: CNN Travel’s series often carry sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Read the policy. CNN  —  From traditional souks, mosques and UNESCO World Heritage sites, to futuristic skyscrapers, Baku, capital of Azerbaijan, offers an eclectic mix of old and new. Among the most startling additions to the modern skyline are the Flame Towers, a trio of sky-high structures that resemble tongues of fire reaching high over the Caspian Sea. Designed by US architecture firm HOK, and with Tower 1 standing at 182 meters, they’re…

CNN  —  Olivia Munn is the latest star to model for shapewear brand Skims, and in the campaign images the actor shows her mastectomy scars as she continues her fight against breast cancer. In the photographs, taken by artist Vanessa Beecroft, Munn models products by the Kim Kardashian-founded lingerie and shapewear brand, including a head-turning nipple illusion bra. Launched in the final week of Breast Cancer Awareness Month as a partnership with the Susan G. Komen organization, the campaign encourages women to pursue early screenings, according to a press release. Munn has advocated for people to calculate their breast cancer…

CNN  —  While Budapest may be primarily known for its architecture, geothermal springs and communist heritage, the city’s gastronomy scene has been gaining considerable travel attention in recent years. New and exciting fine dining spots are constantly opening up in the Hungarian capital, many headed up by prolific chefs keen to inject imagination and prestige into the Budapest dining experience. Two restaurants in the Hungarian capital were awarded new Michelin stars in the past 12 months alone, bringing the total of Michelin-awarded establishments in Budapest to six. Hungary only received its first Michelin star nine years ago, so this is…

CNN  —  An Olympic breakdancer, a Chipotle burrito and a pop star walk into a bar. This may sound like the start to a bad joke, but it could be a scene unfolding across the US on October 31, according to online search data. Google’s annual “Frightgeist” list has unveiled 25 costume ideas the tech giant says are “trending” in the build-up to Halloween. The list, based on comparisons of year-on-year search data from September, is also something of a who’s who of pop culture in 2024. Top of this year’s list is Bob, a shrunken-headed ghost from the recent…

CNN  —  There are a number of destinations around the world famed for the longevity of their residents. In Japan, Okinawa’s sprightly centenarians have earned it the nickname “Land of the Immortals.” Campodimele, Italy’s “Village of Eternity,” is testament to the Mediterranean diet. In the sunny Californian town of Loma Linda, a community of Seventh-Day Adventists reaping rewards of clean living. There’s one long-lived corner of the globe you won’t have heard talked about as much, and it’s home to the world’s only Museum of Longevity. That’s Lerik in southern Azerbaijan. The South Caucasus country is home to several regions…