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Daily Record
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Next offering Oasis inspired tees from £24 ahead of iconic band's reunion tour
The high street retailer is helping get devoted Oasis fans reunion tour ready ahead of next month. Oasis are officially back in the spotlight, delighting long term fans. With a highly anticipated reunion tour slated for next month, many will be counting down the days. Brothers, and co-founders of the beloved band, Liam and Noel Gallagher dropped the bombshell last summer that they would once again be joining the stage together for the Oasis Live '25 Tour that kicks off on July 4. With just over two weeks to go until the big day, those who were lucky enough to get tickets will need to start planning their outfit, and Next is offering a wide range of tees that play right into the returning '90s fashion trend. There's a wide range of styles that have been inspired by the iconic Britpop band, with this White/Black 90s Graphic Official License Oasis Band Relaxed Fit T-Shirt, £28, being one for women who are attending one of the gigs. Available in sizes XS to XL, this basic tee has been crafted from a pure cotton material and features a simple crew neckline. The simple design, that features the Oasis logo branded across the front, is ideal for pairing with vintage denims and even a bucket hat. Those who are maybe looking for something a touch more out there, the Oasis License Colour Block Graphic T-Shirt offers a striking yellow and brown colourway that will be sure to attract attention at summer festivals. Costing £28, has a little bit more stock available, as it has been designed in both regular and petite lengthways, with sizes ranging from a UK six to 26. Also made from a breathable pure cotton material, this particular tee inspired by the band boasts raglan sleeves, a simple crew neckline and a graphic print of the band's beloved 'Definitely, Maybe' album. Of course, it's not just merch for women, as Next is also stocking this Oasis Graphic Band 100 per cent Cotton T-Shirt, also featuring a graphic print of the band's debut album, for a budget-friendly £24. Unlike the previous option for women, this tee is available in a white colourway, with the graphic print being outlined in a vibrant green colourway. Available in sizes S to 3XL, it's another choice for fans looking to get tour ready. With three tour dates taking place at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium, something with longer sleeves might be better suited, which is why we think this £26 version might be a fast seller among Scots fans. Available in sizes XS to 2XL, this tee offers the same style as the previous ones before it, just with longer sleeves. Offering a small Oasis logo on the front, the back is adorned with a graphic print of the band's third studio album 'Be Here Now.' The good thing about many of these vintage-inspired tees? They can be paired with virtually anything. Not just trusty denims like we mentioned earlier, but also cargo pants and maybe a classic parka to really recreate that 90s vibe associated with the band. Fashion deal of the week Calling all fashion fans, as we have found the dress to compliment a golden, sun-kissed tan this summer. It's Roman's White Lace Bodice Shirred Midi Dress, and it looks perfect for any tropical getaways or beach holidays. Costing £38, it boasts a strap-style design, with a chic crochet overlay bodice and a flowing midi-length skirt. It's finished with a simple round neckline that can be easily layered with statement necklaces for those days it is being worn to fancier events, or for going out to dinner. While the white colourway is ideal for highlighting a summer tan, it is worth noting that shoppers can also purchase the midi frock in both pink and black, with sizes all of them being available in sizes 10 to 20. The strappy maxi dress has been the subject of glowing praise, as it has garnered a stellar five star rating from shoppers who say it "looks lovely with a suntan" and is "stunning" to wear. One delighted shopper said: "It's very flattering and looks lovely with a suntan." Get holiday ready by purchasing Roman's White Lace Bodice Shirred Midi Dress for £38 now. While many of us who grew up singing 'Champagne Supernova' and 'Wonderwall' may be all grown up, there may be a few little ones among us who are also becoming fans, with Next offering a selection of tops for them as well. From bucket hats and hoodies to branded graphic printed tees, the high street firm has something for new fans aged from eight months up until 16-years old, with prices ranging from £11 to £36. The entire collection of Oasis-branded merch is available to buy from Next ahead of next month's reunion tour now.
The Guardian
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
The Life List review – overly neat Netflix weepie leaves dry eyes
There are big, all-consuming emotions contained within the cosy Netflix weepie The Life List, a film about grief, family, love, dreams, heartbreak and the courage to strive for the life you truly want rather than the one you've settled for. Based on the bestselling novel by Lori Nelson Spielman, it's a proudly heart-over-head confection and given how the platform has become a reliable provider of movies and shows aimed at younger women who have been underserved elsewhere, it'll probably find its audience. But writer-director Adam Brooks, who knows this world better than most, having been involved in sturdy star-led studio films such as Definitely, Maybe; Wimbledon; and the hugely underrated Meg Ryan romcom French Kiss, can't quite squeeze the tears or cheers out of material that so desperately wants them. It's a film about experiences many of us should be able to identify with – the fear that we're not living our best life, the realisation we're in an ill-fitting relationship, the crushing loss of a parent – but it's all too pat and prettified to register as believably human. It's a problem exacerbated by the choice of lead, the actor-singer Sofia Carson, who recently starred alongside Taron Egerton in Netflix's wonderful smash-hit thriller Carry-On. Carson came of age as a Disney star, best known for the Descendants movies, and there's something a little too much of that blemish-free PG world that clashes with what we're supposed to believe about her character. She plays Alex, a scrappy, band-T-shirt wearing, basketball-loving 'adorkable' mess who says the wrong thing and just can't quite get her life together. Her boyfriend works in a record store but is developing a gory zombie video game while she has abandoned her dream of being a teacher to work for her mother's cosmetics company. The mother is played by Connie Britton, and while it would be nice to see the actor allowed to wrestle with more than another copy-paste maternal role, she brings a bit of weight to a film that sorely needs it. The film starts with Alex (late as usual!) drinking her way through a family party (classic!) where her boyfriend accidentally exposes himself to her niece and nephew (I mean!) before her mother shares some devastating news: the cancer she thought was in remission has returned and there's nothing that can be done. Brooks wisely transitions straight to her funeral as Alex tries to pick up the pieces. A reading of the will, from the family's conveniently cute lawyer (Kyle Allen, of the incredibly charming high-concept romcom The Map of Tiny Perfect Things) reveals that Alex hasn't been left in control of her family company and has instead been left with a DVD and a familiar scrap of paper: her life list of goals/dreams written as a child. In order to find out what her inheritance will be, Alex must tick off every one of them before the end of the year, each also unlocking a new DVD containing a personal message from beyond the grave. Alex's 12 months are then filled with living (taking part in a mosh pit), laughing (doing standup) and loving (her final bullet point aims for true love). It's PS I Love You for the mother-daughter crowd, a potentially more interesting dynamic than a simple girl-loses-boy romance. There's deep affection in the dynamic but also a sense of disappointment, that Alex hasn't become the person she could have been because of the fear involved with taking a chance. Yet the film is ultimately more interested in Alex's low-stakes love life over her familial relationships or personal growth or, gulp, career (her teaching ambitions are introduced, then swiftly, lazily ignored). The film is a reminder that sadly far too many films with female leads are still more focused on who they end up with rather than who they end up being. The Life List does benefit from genuine, point-and-recognise locations in and around Manhattan and Brooklyn, an unusual on-the-ground gloss often not afforded to smaller Netflix titles and a successful hark back to the 90s/00s films it would like to be filed next to (that same sense of nostalgia might explain both the DVDs and why a song by the Ting Tings is used three times as an unofficial theme tune). But Carson, while competent, doesn't have the magnetic pull and preternatural charm of the leads who dominated during that time, a freer sense of fun and a wilder spirit never really shining through, her performance as carefully smoothed out as the film surrounding her. The word 'messy' is bandied around by its characters but The Life List is far too clean. The Life List is now available on Netflix
