Sophie Monk brought sculptural polish to Sydney’s Ivy precinct—her belted jumpsuit at the Hollywood Fashion Shapes launch was part shapewear chic, part silver-screen swagger.
On October 14, 2008, Sophie Monk stepped into the spotlight at The Establishment, Sydney, to launch the Hollywood Fashion Shapes shapewear line—an event that fused red carpet flair with retail ambition. As the newly minted face (and body) of the brand, Monk’s appearance was more than promotional—it was a visual thesis on modern body confidence.
Gwyneth Paltrow graces the pages of Gala France’s July 2025 issue, captured in a series of sun-drenched images that exude effortless summer serenity and an almost nostalgic sense of quiet freedom.
Paltrow, the wellness and lifestyle guru, appears on the cover in a natural, unretouched pose that feels both intimate and aspirational. Her blonde hair, kissed by the sun, falls around her shoulders in relaxed, beachy waves, framing a face devoid of heavy makeup. She wears a simple, light-colored (perhaps yellow or beige) bandeau-style top, its simplicity emphasizing her healthy, tanned skin. In one particularly charming close-up, she’s seen biting into a vibrant orange popsicle, a playful, candid moment that perfectly encapsulates summer’s carefree spirit. The backdrop of golden sand and distant, blurred figures suggests a leisurely day at the beach, far removed from the bustle of city life.
In a flash of purple and paparazzi nostalgia, Britney Spears turned the Ritz-Carlton pool into her own Y2K runway—sun-drenched, playful, and unmistakably hers.
There’s something about Britney in 2009—post-Circus, pre-Instagram—that feels like a snapshot of pop culture in flux. On August 17th, at the Ritz-Carlton in Marina Del Rey, Spears was photographed poolside with her sons, Sean and Jayden, wearing a vivid purple bikini that quickly earned its nickname: “purplicious”.
