Australian Nick Kyrgios delivered a devastating serving masterclass at Wimbledon as he beat Serbia’s Filip Krajinovic 6-2 6-3 6-1 in 85 minutes on Thursday without breaking a sweat in the third round.
There were no umpire complaints or run-ins with fans, a feature of their first-round match – Kyrgios barely had time – as he knocked down 24 aces with only one double fault overall. He took the first set without losing a single point before several fans sat down.
Krajinovic, who finished 31st after reaching the Queen’s Club final earlier this month, but seen as a dangerous swimmer on the grass, could not resist the barrage as Kyrgios did not give up from start to finish.
Overall he dropped just nine points on serve and easily combined power and finesse to hit 50 winners – in contrast to his five-set struggle to beat British wild card Paul Jubb in the first round.
“I think it was too big to cross the line in the first round,” Kyrgios said. “I’ve been playing some really good tennis over the past month so I was really surprised by the way I played. But I was in my zone today, great body language.
“It’s nice to remind everyone that I’m great,” he said while laughing at fans on the number two court.
“I’ve been preparing for this tournament, it’s been going around a lot on my calendar for a whole year and I’m very excited to be here again. It’s really a tournament that I think is my best time to win a Grand Slam. Good chance, but I’ll take it match-by-match.
“Obviously I had an incredibly difficult draw, but today I couldn’t play better and now I can recover and be ready.”
Kyrgios, who has reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals only once on his debut in 2014, will next face fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the next round, with a possible semi-final against Rafael Nadal on the distant horizon.
To aid in his preparations, he withdrew from the doubles after the win on Thursday. “I am a singles player and I want to give myself my best chance,” he said.
It should come as no surprise that Blackpink members have ambassadors with some of the industry’s most well-known and luxurious brands.
While Blackpink has its roots in South Korea, the group’s global fame has accelerated over the years, becoming an international pop sensation. Since its debut in 2016, the all-girl group has broken multiple records with traction on social media and YouTube, and artists have struck high-profile brand deals.
Its members, which include Lisa, Jenny, Rosé and Jisoo, are mostly associated with French luxury fashion houses, such as Celine, Chanel, Saint Laurent and Dior.
Here, WWD breaks down all of Blackpink’s brand ambassadors. Scroll for more.
Lisa
Blackpink’s Lisa in Celine’s haute perfumery campaign.
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Known as one of the group, Lisa, born Llisa Morale, has signed several buzzy deals including one with Celine.
The Thailand-born artist has worked closely with the brand’s creative director Hedi Slimane since 2019, becoming an ambassador for the label in September 2020. In December, the artist extended her ties with the luxury fashion house, being named as a global brand ambassador. Celine Haute perfumery collection and running show in Nice, France in the summer of 2022.
Most recently, he attended the Men’s Spring 2023 show in Paris alongside BTS V and South Korean actor Park Bo-gum, causing panic among viewers and fans as they sought a glimpse of the trio before the show. tried.
Blackpink’s Lisa and Bulgari’s CEO Jean-Christophe Babin.
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In July 2020, Morale was selected to be Bulgari’s global ambassador. She has starred in several campaigns for Italian luxury jewelry brands such as “Serpenti,” “Bajero One” and “Unexpected Wonders.”
In October 2020, the rapper made history by becoming the first K-pop idol to be the face of MAC Cosmetics. In November, she unveiled her first collection with the makeup company.
Jenny
Jenny Kim is the new face of Chanel’s Coco Neige campaign.
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Born Jenny Kim, the group’s singer and rapper, is known by Blackpink fans as the “Human Channel” as Blink – with good reason.
The singer has been the brand ambassador since 2017. She often wears Chanel to events, outings and even music videos. When Chanel’s first flagship opened in Seoul in 2019, she and Pharrell Williams performed a cover of “Can’t Take My Eyes of You” by Frankie Valli.
Last fall, Jenny was tapped to front the label’s Coco Neige campaign, showcasing her winter sports collection.
Rose
Blackpink’s rosé arrives at the 2021 Met Gala with Anthony Vaccarello in a custom Saint Laurent.
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The New Zealand-born singer, whose real name is Chae-young “Roseanne” Park, made history when she was named Saint Laurent’s global ambassador in 2020 – the label’s first in 59 years.
Last year, Yves Saint Laurent became the rosé museum for beauty. The musical sensation also made a splash when she became one of the first K-pop stars to walk alongside rapper CL, wearing Saint Laurent and its creative director, Anthony Vacarello.
Roses for Tiffany & Co.
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In April 2021, she was revealed as the latest global ambassador for Tiffany & Co, debuting the 2021 Tiffany Hardwear digital campaign. She carried the same campaign again in March, wearing diamond-heavy pieces from Tiffany’s hardwear collection, such as its graduated link 18-karat rose gold paw necklace.
Jisoo
Jisoo at Dior’s Fall 2022 fashion show.
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This spring, the singer, who was born Ji-soo Kim, made waves during Fashion Week and high-level events with her appearances exclusively for Dior.
Jisoo was officially named a brand ambassador for the French luxury fashion house in March 2021, although she has worked closely with the brand and creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri over the years.
In May, Cartier revealed that Jisoo had joined the Pantheor community as a spokesperson, alongside the likes of stars like Emma Chamberlain, Austin Butler, Ella Balinska and more.
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Blackpink’s Lisa, Anne Hathaway attend Bulgari Gala in Paris
Florence – Despite the geopolitical challenges, the exhibitors at the textile fair Pitti Philti showed resilience and drive.
Pitti Filti returned to Fortezza da Basso, running from 29 June to 1 July. After being held at Leopolda station from January 2020114 ExhibitorsOf which 18 came from the United Kingdom, Japan, Turkey, Romania, Peru, China, Hong Kong, Ireland, South Africa and New Zealand.
While the return to a physical and mask-free three-day trade show was certainly a relief, the spinners expressed an overall sense of busyness inspired by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has driven up prices of energy, gas and raw materials significantly, and Shipping has become difficult.
“With the war, energy costs and production costs have increased, but with the recent closure of important cities in China – all of this created additional complexity,” commented Cristiana Cariagi, b.Ord member and sustainability director of Kariagi, a family-owned yarn factory located in Cagli. Carriage was obliged to increase its prices in view of inflation, which stood at the rate in May8.6 percent, its highest level since 1981.
,We have revised the prices to help our customers, usually our price list lasts for six or eight months, now we update it every three months,” said Kariyagi. Despite the adversity, the companyIs It is estimated that the revenue for 2022 will increase by 9 percent.
With a hint of optimism and confidence in the future,Kariagi proposes a massive drop in the 2023 collection :fLuffy bouquets and rich thick wool, wavy surfaces, and fuzzy tweed were the main characters. New features of the collection included Dizzy Worsted yarn made from 75 percent silk and 25 percent cashmere and Fool’s Worsted yarn made from 49 percent cashmere, 35 percent silk and 16 percent polyamide.
Dizzy Worsted yarn made from 75 percent silk and 25 percent cashmere from the Kariyagi 2023 Fall Collection.
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Sustainable production is one of the pillars of Kariagi, which has recently renovated Launched an app to facilitate factories and customers to search available yarn to upgrade the energy systems and machines to be used.
The same is the case with Botto Giuseppe, the historic yarn company founded in 1866. In 2021, Botto Giuseppe reduced CO2 emissions by 60 percent, as a direct result of investments made over the past 10 years. In addition, tThat fall 2023 collection is based on wool, cashmere and silk; Fibers that come from animals and nature are thus biodegradable and recyclable. “We have created a traceability of the fibers and our cashmere has material claim standards and sustainable fiber alliance certification, while the silk we produce is cruelty free.”
Slow yarn from Botto Giuseppe’s Fall 2023 collection.
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Speaking about the effects of the war in Ukraine, Silvio Botto, Chief Executive Officer of the storied company, said: “The supply problem was already present before the war as the cost of raw materials has risen sharply in the last year, certainly increasing the level of engagement in the war.
In 2021, Boto Giuseppe had a turnover of EUR 51 million and the CEO argued that, “2021 has already been a better year than 2020, with a small rebound. [In] By 2022 we are back well above 2019 values.”
Consinee Group was the first Chinese spinner company in this edition of Pitti Filti and is the largest supplier of cashmere in China.
Established in 1999 and after over 20 years of continuous investment in leading-edge technologies, Consinee Group prides itself on its forward-looking approach to modern yarn. Vinco Rosa, brand manager for the US and Canada markets, said, “Sustainability is and will always be the focus for us.”
In addition to being Mongolian farmers’ first choice for high-quality cashmere, Consinee is the only textile company in China to have robot-managed production. “In this way, we are able to produce 24/7, 365 days per year. Eighty percent of our energy is solar and we have also opened a dyeing factory where we recycle 80 percent of the water and recycle it continuously. use,” said Rosa.
Since its production is based in China, the company has been hit not only by the war but also by the recent lockdowns in major Chinese cities. Rosa said “SoShipping cost has increased 10 times. We had supply chain and delivery issues as Shanghai was closed for two months, so getting shipments from China was a challenge. However, the consignee last yearOpened its market to Serbian and Bulgarian customers.
The geopolitical instability and the lockdown did not completely spoil the mood. For example, Federico Gualtieri, Vice President of Filapucci, argued that, “This year we are up 30 percent compared to last year,” and added,“We sell very little in Ukraine and Russia and we do not have direct customers.”
Inside the Filpucci stand, Gualtieri presents a diverse collection. “CArred wool is the focus of our 2023 Winter Collection. This year, we have also added recycled alpaca and recycled mohair, and as raw material prices have increased, we have decided to use nylon instead of acrylic, and have established ourselves in a higher market.
Carded wool yarn from Filpucci’s 2023 Fall Collection.
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On the other hand, yarn made from Manifatura Cesia, which was recently purchased by Ethica Global Investments, is produced. Polypropylene, a special yarn that doesn’t absorb sweat and is odorless, a super wash and high-tech wool and recycled polyamide and durable wool.
Since the pandemic, many people have started working from home, hence increasing the demand for more comfortable and casual clothing and loungewear products. That’s why for this season, Sessia has decided to propose natural shades in beige, light gray and milky white that go well with supersoft cashmere. In fact, the trend was Sherwool blended with thin and dry wool, bouffant, mohair and silk, royal alpaca, baby alpaca, organic cotton and cashmere brushed silk.
Manifattura Sesia, fall 2023 yarn.
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Relaxed and cozier yarns were also seen in the Tolegno 1900 collection, which offered super-stretchy offerings such as fabrics in wool or wool and viscose, or wool and Tencel-Lyocel blends and with more than 25 percent elasticity, ideal for Ideal for manufacturing of technical and envelope fabrics.
India on Thursday announced the squad for the three-match T20I and ODI series against England, which will be played after the rescheduled fifth Test.
Keeping in mind the short time between the last day of the fifth Test and the start of the T20I series, the All India Senior Selection Committee has selected two different teams for the three 20-over matches.
Rohit Sharma, who has been ruled out of the Edgbaston Test after testing Covid-19 positive, will return to lead the teams in both the T20I and ODI series against England starting July 7 in Southampton.
Indian squad for 1st T20I: Rohit Sharma (capt), Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rahul Tripathi, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Hardik Pandya, Venkatesh Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik
Indian squad for 2nd and 3rd T20Is: Rohit Sharma (capt), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Shreyas Iyer, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal , Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Avesh Khan, Harshal Patel, Umran Malik
India squad for 3 ODIs: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Ishan Kishan,
The fifth Test, originally scheduled for Manchester in September 2021, begins today with India maintaining a 2-1 lead. But a lot has changed since then, with India having a new coach in Rahul Dravid and a new captain in Rohit Sharma, who is now unavailable due to Covid-19. ET Sport considers three major challenges for India, heading into the delayed finale:
buzzball
The England Test team was in despair. They were doing a great job in white-ball cricket but the Test team was in a tizzy. He had won only one Test out of the last 17 and lost 11. And then Brendon McCullum arrived. The turnaround could not have been quicker. In the first series they defeated World Test Championship (WTC) winners New Zealand 3–0. More than the result of the series, though notable, it was the manner in which England bulldozed the fourth innings target: 279/5 in 78.5 overs in the first Test, 299/5 in 50 overs in the second Test, 296/3 in 54.2 overs. In the third test. The fourth innings was considered the toughest and England just ran through New Zealand’s bowling line-up like a hot knife in butter. Many attribute this to Buzzball: a philosophy of relaxed mind, aggressive strategy and positive vibes that Brendon ‘Baz’ McCullum popularized during his time as a New Zealander.
, Now India will be on the path of buzzball.
conditions
England has always been one of the toughest places to tour for the Indian team. It is difficult to conquer extreme differences in home and England conditions but with time, players become more comfortable with the conditions. Last summer, India entered the Test series after spending nearly a month and a half in the country, during which they also played in the WTC final against New Zealand. This prepared them well for the Test series, as India have now suggested a 2-1 lead. But he didn’t have that much time for the rescheduled Test. Controlling the circumstances will be the biggest challenge before India.
absence and form
India traveled to England without KL Rahul, who was injured ahead of the home T20I series against South Africa. Now, he has also lost the services of Rohit. Both were India’s top scorers last summer. Going into the fifth Test, India are not too sure about their second opener. Add to that the nostalgic look of Virat Kohli. A lot will depend on Cheteshwar Pujara, who had a stellar performance in the county circuit recently.
Alia Bhatt recently took the internet by storm when she announced that she is expecting her first child with husband Ranbir Kapoor. The actress on Monday took to Instagram and shared a picture with Ranbir from their ultrasound appointment. Along with the picture, he wrote, “Our baby…..coming soon .”Also Read – ‘Chintu ji is back’: Farah Khan teases Neetu Kapoor on Alia Bhatt’s pregnancy
Alia Bhatt’s pregnancy announcement
Alia is currently busy shooting for her Hollywood debut in London and recently reunited with mommy filmmaker Karan Johar and her ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani’ co-star Ranveer Singh. And as per reports, Alia will leave for a quick babymoon with Ranbir at an undisclosed location before returning to Mumbai. Also Read – Sara Ali Khan flaunts her washboard abs in latest pictures from her London vacation
According to Bollywood Life, Alia and Ranbir could not go on honeymoon due to busy schedule. After Alia wraps up the shoot in the first half of July, she will enjoy the babymoon with her husband. The report further states that they can be traced to the European countryside. Also Read – Alia Bhatt’s New Pics: Karan Johar’s ‘Queen’ With ‘Rocky’ Ranveer Singh In London
Meanwhile, another online report suggests that Alia and her co-star Ranveer Singh will be flying from London to Austria, where they will also shoot for a song for ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani’.
On the other hand, Ranbir Kapoor is busy promoting his upcoming film ‘Shamshera’, the actor is busy shooting for Luv Ranjan’s next with Shraddha Kapoor. Reportedly, Ranbir has left for Mauritius for an important shooting schedule of the film. Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor will shoot in Mauritius till the first week of July, which is the final schedule of the film. The two will shoot a major song sequence there, after which Ranbir will return to Mumbai. Pinkvilla reports.
The much-awaited Victoria’s Secret documentary is almost here.
The documentary, “Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons,” will trace the rise and fall of the popular lingerie company and its relationship with then-CEO Les Wexner, particularly Jeffrey Epstein. The series will premiere on Hulu.
News of the project first surfaced last year, when the documentary was still called “The Rise and Fall of Victoria’s Secret.”
From the early 2000s through the late 2010s, Victoria’s Secret dominated the lingerie market, becoming the go-to brand for intimates. When it launched its annual fashion show in 1995, the label rose to meteoric fame, having had one of the most exclusive and most-watched runway shows in the world.
At its peak, the brand boasted a range of models from the likes of Naomi Campbell, Heidi Klum, Gisele Bundchen, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio and Tyra Banks to some of the most sought after. At the end of their run, models like Joan Smalls, Elsa Hosk, Taylor Hill, and even the Hadid sisters were tapped to walk the show.
The annual show was canceled in 2019, with the last show in November 2018.
However, entering the late 2010s, Victoria’s Secret came under fire for its toxic work environment, history of malpractices, non-inclusive practices, harassment claims, and more. Wexner also had an affair with Epstein, who was under investigation for sex trafficking of minors.
(Epstein was arrested on federal charges of sex trafficking of minors in New York and Florida in July 2019. He died in his prison cell the following month. Examiners ruled his death a suicide.)
Here, WWD breaks down everything you need to know about the upcoming Victoria’s Secret documentary. Scroll for more.
What is “Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons” about?
Karolina Kurkova, Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum, Gisele Bundchen and Adriana Lima at the 2003 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
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The three-episode documentary will chronicle how Victoria’s Secret became one of the world’s most popular brands to its fall. The project will also take a closer look at the company’s longtime CEO, Wexner, and his close relationship with disgraced financier and sex offender Epstein.
Episodes will trace Wexner’s life and how he managed to build a billion dollar fashion empire; The Victoria’s Secret Angels are becoming global superstars and expanding to teenagers with their brand Pink; And its struggles when they were still part of the L Brands (now known as Bath & Body Works, Inc.) family.
Each will also explore how Wexner and Epstein grew closer and how the latter’s weighty accusations contributed to the decline of Wexner’s empire amid an already changing cultural and fashion landscape.
Who made the documentary “Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons”?
The project is directed by Matt Tyrnauer, who was also behind the documentary “Valentino: The Last Emperor”, which chronicled the lives of designer Valentino Garavani and “Studio 54”.
Tyrnauer is also an executive producer for the documentary along with his Altimeter Films partner Corey Reiser; Film 45’s Peter Berg, Matt Goldberg and Brandon Carroll; Elizabeth Rogers, and Jenny Ewig.
When will “Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons” be available to watch?
All three episodes of the series will be available to stream exclusively on Hulu starting July 14. The documentary premiered earlier this month at the Tribeca Festival.
Read more here:
What to watch: The constant transformation of Victoria’s Secret
Victoria’s Secret has a new look
L Brands founder Leslie Wexner faces new complaints about ‘culture of misogyny’ at Victoria’s Secret
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