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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Fact check: Did BLACKPINK's Lisa and Frédéric Arnault secretly get married? Truth behind viral claim that has TikTok confused
BLACKPINK's Lisa and LVMH heir Frédéric Arnault have been seen together on numerous occasions—whether it's private dinners in Paris or shared appearances at events. But despite their repeated public sightings, the two have never made their relationship official. Still, that hasn't stopped the internet from fuelling a new wave of speculation, with some fans now claiming that Lisa and Frédéric are secretly married. Where did the rumour start? The wedding rumour seems to have started from a blind item posted on the gossip site Crazy Days and Nights on June 19. The anonymous post claimed that 'a member of the two-colour group' had quietly gotten married—an obvious nod, many believed, to BLACKPINK. From there, TikTok ran with it. Edited videos, voiceovers, and speculative breakdowns flooded the app, all pointing fingers at Lisa and Frédéric's secret nuptials. Lisa and Frédéric's wedding rumours: What proof is there? So far, none. There are no wedding photos, no visible rings, no leaked guest lists, and no credible source confirming the marriage. In fact, both Lisa and Frédéric have continued on with their public lives as usual. BLACKPINK's agency YG Entertainment has not released a statement on the matter, and neither have the Arnaults. Lisa's own agency, LLOUD, has also not shared any such information. Moreover, the Rockstar hitmaker loves to keep her fans posted with her activities, and she has never mentioned that she's looking forward to tying the knot or has already taken the big plunge. For such a high-profile couple, a secret wedding would be incredibly difficult to keep hidden—and yet there's zero verifiable evidence. Fans are curious, but nothing's confirmed Lisa and Frédéric have built up intrigue over time, largely due to how often they're seen together without confirming anything. Just last month, they were spotted together on a lunch date in Italy. lisa and frederic arnault in italy🤍 Given their high-profile status, photos and videos from their outings often go viral, leaving fans wondering if they're ready to take the next step. Still, the couple has kept things private when it comes to where they stand. So, are Lisa and Frédéric married? Lisa and Frédéric may be close. They may even be dating. But are they secretly married? There is absolutely no confirmation of that. The viral rumour on TikTok is based on a vague blind item and fan theories—not on any actual facts. Until Lisa or Frédéric choose to speak publicly, the claim holds no truth. Lisa looking forward to her Deadline tour Right now, Lisa appears focused on her music career, having released her maiden album, Alter Ego, earlier this year. In April, she also brought the house down during her solo stage at Coachella, where Frédéric was in attendance showing his support. And soon, she's expected to reunite with fellow BLACKPINK members Jennie, Rosé, and Jisoo for their upcoming DEADLINE tour, a highly anticipated project that has fans more excited than ever. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Fashion Network
11 hours ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Louis Vuitton UK sales and profits fell last year
UK has filed its accounts for 2024 at Companies House and it saw both sales and profits falling as retail spending declined across the luxury sector. Its sales fell to £488.2 million last year from £575.2 million in 2023 while profits also dropped sharply. It was the first revenue fall at the UK arm of LVMH 's star brand since 2020, when sales were heavily impacted by Covid lockdowns that meant travel bans and enforced store closures. The accounts also showed pre-tax profits falling to £84.3 million from £132.1 million and operating profit dropping 36% to £80.46 million. Net profit was down as much as 47% to £69.27 million, although it was more heavily taxed in its latest year compared to 2023. The company said in the filing that the 15% turnover decline was 'explained by a slowdown trend in consumer spending after years of high growth following the global pandemic… In an economic environment which remains uncertain globally, Louis Vuitton will continue to focus its efforts on developing its network and will maintain a strict control over costs'. And it said that despite the challenging macroeconomic environment, it 'continues showing great strength', adding that 'the level of business and the year-end position remain satisfactory for the company and the directors are confident of being able to develop the business further in the future. Our strategy prioritises organic growth, driven by providing exceptional services to existing clients as well as attracting new clients'. With LVMH rarely breaking out results for its individual brands, it's an interesting insight into one part of the business regionally, although of course it doesn't tell the full story given the giant global operation that makes up the France-headquartered brand. But it does say a lot about just how tough luxury retail was in the UK last year and perhaps also how the ongoing loss of VAT-free shopping for tourists is affecting spend on high-end items in Britain.
Fashion Network
12 hours ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Louis Vuitton UK sales and profits fell last year
UK has filed its accounts for 2024 at Companies House and it saw both sales and profits falling as retail spending declined across the luxury sector. Its sales fell to £488.2 million last year from £575.2 million in 2023 while profits also dropped sharply. It was the first revenue fall at the UK arm of LVMH 's star brand since 2020, when sales were heavily impacted by Covid lockdowns that meant travel bans and enforced store closures. The accounts also showed pre-tax profits falling to £84.3 million from £132.1 million and operating profit dropping 36% to £80.46 million. Net profit was down as much as 47% to £69.27 million, although it was more heavily taxed in its latest year compared to 2023. The company said in the filing that the 15% turnover decline was 'explained by a slowdown trend in consumer spending after years of high growth following the global pandemic… In an economic environment which remains uncertain globally, Louis Vuitton will continue to focus its efforts on developing its network and will maintain a strict control over costs'. And it said that despite the challenging macroeconomic environment, it 'continues showing great strength', adding that 'the level of business and the year-end position remain satisfactory for the company and the directors are confident of being able to develop the business further in the future. Our strategy prioritises organic growth, driven by providing exceptional services to existing clients as well as attracting new clients'. With LVMH rarely breaking out results for its individual brands, it's an interesting insight into one part of the business regionally, although of course it doesn't tell the full story given the giant global operation that makes up the France-headquartered brand. But it does say a lot about just how tough luxury retail was in the UK last year and perhaps also how the ongoing loss of VAT-free shopping for tourists is affecting spend on high-end items in Britain.
Asharq Al-Awsat
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Jonathan Anderson Set for Dior Debut at Paris Fashion Week
Men's Fashion Week returns to Paris on Tuesday with heightened anticipation as Jonathan Anderson shows his first creations for Dior and Saint Laurent rejoins the official calendar. Following a flurry of artistic director changes, the spring-summer 2026 menswear season reflects the industry's instability: Milan scaled back its program and London pulled out entirely. But Paris is doubling down with a packed edition. "The calendar is quite dense and there's a very good balance between creativity, business, independent labels, large groups and new talent," Alice Feillard, men's buying director at Galeries Lafayette, the landmark Paris department store, told AFP. Around 70 labels are set to showcase their collections through 30 presentations and 40 runway shows between June 24 and 29. The most eagerly awaited show is Dior Homme on Friday, marking the debut of Northern Irish designer Anderson, who was appointed head of Dior womenswear in early June just weeks after joining Dior Homme, replacing Maria Grazia Chiuri. He becomes the first designer since Christian Dior to oversee both the men's and women's lines as well as haute couture at the flagship house, part of the LVMH group. Following the appointment of Franco-Belgian Matthieu Blazy at Chanel last December, Anderson's move is one of the most notable shake-ups in recent fashion industry reshuffles. The 40-year-old is widely seen as a fashion prodigy, having transformed the storied Spanish house Loewe into a global powerhouse. But Loewe will be one of the major absentees from Fashion Week, pending the debut of Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, appointed to succeed Anderson. Also drawing attention will be Julian Klausner's first menswear show for Dries Van Noten, set for Wednesday. Appointed in December to succeed the founder Dries Van Noten, who retired last year, the Belgian designer had already made an impression in March with his first women's collection. Saint Laurent returns Another highlight is the return of Saint Laurent, which last took part in Men's Fashion Week in Paris in January 2023. Anthony Vaccarello's new collection will be revealed Tuesday, just hours before Pharrell Williams presents his latest designs for Louis Vuitton. Historic houses such as Hermes, Kenzo and Issey Miyake will also feature, alongside AMI, Comme des Garcons, Egonlab, Rick Owens and Willy Chavarria, who is returning after his first Paris show in January. Also noteworthy are the returns of British designers Wales Bonner and Craig Green, and the Paris debut of rising Indian label Kartik Research. Jacquemus, which made a comeback in January, will close the week with the final show. Men's Fashion Week will be followed by Haute Couture Week from July 7 to 10, also marked by major artistic leadership changes. Dior will not participate because Anderson preferred to unveil his first couture collection in January 2026. Jean Paul Gaultier will also be absent, with its new creative director, Duran Lantink, set to debut at the women's fashion week in October. Balenciaga will present the designer Demna's final collection before his departure for Gucci, while Glenn Martens will make his debut at Maison Margiela. Elsewhere, American designer Michael Rider will reveal his first Celine collection on July 6 in a co-ed show.
Daily Mail
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Will Smith's nepo baby son Jaden pictured with drug paraphernalia on park bench at 3 AM in Paris
Just a week after his surprise performance with famous father Will Smith in London, Jaden Smith was spotted with drug paraphernalia in Paris. The 26-year-old musician was spotted at a public park in Paris at 3 AM with an unidentified friend, with a water bong at Jaden's side. He was also seen holding a lighter, though he wasn't photographed actually using the bong during his outing. Smith was seen wearing a white t-shirt under a bright yellow coat with baggy light blue jeans for the outing. He also donned a bright red had that covered his braids during the late-night/early morning outing. The musician was also seen carrying a black bag as he left the park bench with his friend, who was clad in a black hat, black shirt and black pants. Smith is no stranger to Paris, having been spotted there last week, plus an outing in April during a dinner with fashion designer Christian Louboutin. He also rocked a stylish look during Paris Fashion Week kfor an event for LVMH, after being named an ambassador for the brand. Jaden also made headlines in the City of Lights last October when a video surfaced of him being quite upset while leaving an upscale restaurant in Paris. 'Where's my f**king bag - where's my bag?' the 26-year-old actor-rapper was heard asking in a clip as he left the upscale establishment Tuesday, more than two-and-a-half years after his father Will Smith 's infamous slap of Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards. He donned a fur-trimmed black leather coat with no undershirt, low-rise baggy black slacks and black shoes. He wore multiple necklaces and was seen boarding a black vehicle while exiting the establishment. The Malibu, California native's ex-girlfriend Sab Zada, 25, was also pictured speaking with him and amid a group of friends during the outing. Maxim's describes itself as 'a historically ranked landmark,' and 'a symbolic place of Art Nouveau, French Gastronomy' and 'also the most imperative meeting place for numerous international celebrities.' During an interview with Complex back in October, he was asked about a tweet where he said he was, 'actively working on being more weird.' When asked what he meant, Jaden responded, 'Because I went through a lot of my life trying to be normal. It was a really big deal for me for a long time that people thought that I was normal. And that bothered me after a while.' 'I started to feel like people didn't really understand me or see me, and I wasn't really trying to show anybody that,' Jaden admitted. 'Sometimes it's so frustrating to watch people try to follow the 'normal' thing to do when that's not what they really want to do in their art and everything,' he said. 'It's very frustrating. And then you see people fall into it and generations of people fall into it. So I actively try to be myself,' he admitted.
