Bridesmaids
20 Stylish Bridesmaid Dresses to Match the Bride’s Colour Theme
The selection of stylish bridesmaid dresses available to shop online has expanded very quickly in the past year, with some of our favourite dress designers like Rixo, Ghost, Reformation, and Self-Portrait dedicating entire sections of their shops to bridalwear. If you’ve been asked by a dear friend to support them on their wedding day, then you’ll also need the support of an elegant bridesmaid dress that fits the colour theme of the bridal party — and we might just have found it. Some of the prettiest summer bridesmaid dresses of 2021 come in pastels and jewel tones, with most people searching for blue bridesmaid dresses, silk-satin materials, and black-tie gowns from ASOS and Phase Eight. For affordable dresses, we also recommend Chi Chi London, Ghost, and Ted Baker or conside...
The Lost Art of Summer Blockbuster Counterprogramming
Blockbuster Month is celebrating the true titans of the genre. In the weeks ahead, you’ll read through a variety of features digging deep into the greatest hits of Hollywood, from popcorn classics to underrated gems. Today, Josh Spiegel discusses the art of counterprogramming and whether studios can still pivot around major tentpoles and blockbusters. All movies are not created equal. For decades, the summer was the domain of the blockbuster: big-budget films with loads of action, special effects, and anchored by some kind of intellectual property. Sometimes, those films were able to boast A-List stars; other times, those films created A-List stars. (Will Smith was well-known for his music career and starring role on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, but Independence Day made him a star. The fo...
