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Hafsa Khalil, CNN A pair of jars purchased as part of a batch of ceramics from a London thrift store for £20 ($25) actually date back to the 18th century Qing dynasty and could sell for up to £50,000 ($62,700). The two imperial Chinese doucai “lotus and chrysanthemum” jars will be heading under the hammer

By Marie Lodi, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — The worlds of film and high fashion have long been intertwined. Whether through costume design, red carpet fashion moments or celebrity-led campaigns, the two industries have developed a powerful symbiotic relationship. Which is why the location for Chanel’s 2023/24 peppy and playful Cruise show, which the brand

Oscar Holland, CNN Beyoncé kicked off her hotly anticipated “Renaissance” world tour in Sweden on Wednesday night — and, true to form, it was a night of numerous outfit changes. It was also a night of (nearly as many) custom bodysuits. There was a silvery Courrèges one with an iridescent circular cutout at its center;

By Jake Kwon, CNN When a colony of reddish-yellow furred Hodgson’s bats, once thought extinct in South Korea, was found in an abandoned gold mine in the country’s Hampyeong county in 1999, some saw a chance. It was exactly what a rural county — located 270 km (170 mi) south of Seoul — with an

Jack Guy, CNN The ghostwriter behind Prince Harry’s memoir “Spare” has revealed how the pair sparred during the process of writing the book, and Harry’s joy that he was finally able to communicate directly with the public. The Duke of Sussex’s explosive memoir, published earlier this year, launched a series of incendiary accusations against members

Oscar Holland, CNN A wristwatch once owned by China’s last emperor, Aisin-Gioro Puyi, is expected to fetch over $3 million when it goes on sale in Hong Kong this month. The eye-watering valuation is partly due to the rarity of the Patek Philippe Reference 96 Quantieme Lune, one of just eight known to exist. But

Nicole Mowbray, CNN The details of the Queen Consort’s coronation outfit have been being teased over the past few weeks, but when finally revealed at Westminster Abbey this morning, it did not disappoint—combining a nod to tradition with more modern and personal touches. Arriving at the service, Camilla wore a crimson velvet and ermine Robe

Leah Dolan, CNN Nicole Mowbray, CNN Choosing the ‘right’ outfit to wear to any royal event is of utmost importance, and there can be few moments more historically significant than the coronation of a new monarch. Much has been made of the departures from tradition for the coronation of King Charles III and this extended

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN This week in travel news: Crowns are handed out to pizza joints, bars and an English king. India and Italy are cooking up record-breaking engineering projects. And we reveal why going on a hiking trip might be one of the best ways to find love. Award-winning bars and restaurants Double Chicken

By Greg Wallace, CNN Air traffic control in the United States is understaffed by about 3,000 positions, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told CNN on Friday, as hiring to fill some of that gap opened. The Federal Aviation Administration ATC workforce currently numbers about 11,500 controllers, but “the optimal number is closer to about 14,500,” the

Francesca Street, CNN Christina Ward had only known Wahid Kandil for six months when he asked her to marry him. The couple were sitting on a bench overlooking the River Nile one evening, the ancient Temple of Luxor illuminated behind them. Wahid turned to Christina. “So, are we getting married or what?” he asked. Christina

Leah Dolan, CNN The British royal family’s wardrobe choices have long been pored over by the public and media alike. The monarchy is an institution where impartiality, political neutrality and professionalism are to be maintained at all costs, even in clothing, lest hemlines, color palettes and even silhouettes become ciphers waiting to be cracked. Was

By Brandon Griggs, CNN You know the old saying, “There’s no such thing as a stupid question?” Turns out, there is. And when it comes to Cinco de Mayo — the annual fiesta that gives Americans an excuse to load up on tacos and margaritas — people ask a LOT of them. These are actual

Nicole Mowbray, CNN It was a beautiful day on Cottesloe Beach in Perth, Western Australia in March 1979. Prince Charles, the then 30-year-old eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II — and future King — was touring the state on behalf of his mother. As he finished his regular 6.30 a.m. swim, Charles was intercepted by

Terry Ward, CNN With thousands of varieties of rice in the world — jasmine, basmati, arborio and Carolina Gold, to name just a few — is it any surprise the grain defines iconic meals everywhere from Singapore to South Carolina? Plus, half the world’s population relies on rice as a staple, so there have been

Julia Buckley, CNN As Saudi Arabia continues its drive to attract tourists, authorities in the country appear to be reaching out to a particularly lucrative section of the market: LGBTQ travelers. The website of the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) seems to have had its Q&A section updated to state that gay visitors are welcome in

Maureen O’Hare, CNN It’s now been two decades since the era of supersonic commercial flight ended with Concorde’s final touchdown in an airfield in southwest England. In recent years, numerous pretenders to the throne — supersonic, hypersonic, hydrogen-powered, with anti-boom technology — have been whizzing round, conceptually at least, but many of these projects promising

Leah Dolan, CNN It was a performance that pushed the boundaries of live television, not least because of the writhing, semi-naked dancers and Romanesque colonnades aflame. But all the pyrotechnics and simulated sex were eclipsed by a sight more shocking still — Prince’s butt, bared for all to see amid a tangle of lemon yellow

Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Photo editor: Jennifer Arnow, CNN It’s the first Monday of May, which means the Met Gala is back, with A-Listers descending upon the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City for fashion’s most extravagant night. While last year’s theme leaned into the lavishness of the Gilded Era, this year is focusing

Scottie Andrew, CNN One of the Met Gala’s most fervently anticipated guests finally arrived, albeit several hours after the cream carpet opened to attendees. But Rihanna made sure her look was worth the wait. The Met mainstay closed out the public portion of the Met Gala — the red carpet — in an elaborate white

By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN When you think of the Met Gala red carpet, a few dramatic looks might come to mind. Perhaps it’s Beyoncé’s gem-encrusted “naked” Givenchy dress from 2015, or Rihanna’s show-stopping yellow Guo Pei couture cape gown that same year. It could be when Law Roach transformed Zendaya’s magical Cinderella ball gown by