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Going up!

The Devil Wears Prada 2.0

20th Century Studios

Finally confirmed by Disney to be coming in 2026, it follows Miranda grappling with the decline of print journalism. Not a subject matter I’m familiar with, but keen to learn more.

Alexander Skarsgård

AFP via Getty Images

So into his style transformation: thigh-high leather YSL boots, Bianca Saunders glitter trews and SS Daley micro shorts alike. Also into that Pedro Pascal kiss in Cannes.

Nothing earbuds

Nothing

Chunky Apple headphones are passé, now. Wireless is back and the tech gurus at Nothing have the savviest pair that “feel like wearing nothing”.

SunSeekr

An app that helps you find pubs and cafés that are currently in the sunshine. Now isn’t that a darling tool.

Going down…

Harry Potter cast announcement

HBO

Was that picture of HBO’s new Harry, Ron and Hermione squatting in a field taken by the Princess of Wales? Very royal birthday in Norfolk energy.

BuzzBallz

BuzzBallz

Wretch. I had one of these the other day to see what the fuss was about and could hardly walk to the Tube. Tasting notes: plastic.

Plane domestics

Emmanuel Macron pushed in face by wife Brigitte
Supplied

We all laughed as Brigitte Macron was filmed smacking her husband on arrival in Vietnam, but fact: public — not to mention physical — domestics are the antithesis of chic.

Labubus

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Enjoyed these as much as the next trend lover, however now saloon-style brawls are breaking out at Pop Marts across town I think everyone ought to have a little sit down.

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