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When Sébastian Bazin first heard the pitch for a luxury soft brand hotel, he didn’t buy it. The Accor Chairman and CEO wasn’t sure if independent hotel owners would trust the group to manage and market their luxury hotels, even if the “soft brand” concept lets owners avoid being dictated to by a corporate headquarters.  “I did not expect Accor to be able to be that trusted partner, to elevate an existing jewel,” he said Tuesday. “I did not really believe.” Bazin does now. This week, Accor officially launched Emblems Collection with Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa near Bath, England,…

It is possible to think of a museum’s permanent collection as a trove of treasures — some shinier than others — lying in wait, hibernating until its keepers decide to let the light in. Once freed from its bondage and brought out into the publicly viewable open, the outside world can take stock of what’s been lurking in an institution’s vaults.  “Sunflower” by Joan Mitchell | Photo: Courtesy At the UCSB Art, Design & Architecture Museum (AD&A), through December 7, the in-house collection is more than ready for its spotlight. The show Beyond the Object: Selections from the Permanent Collection…

Taylor Swift went lacy for her second date night look of the week, stepping out with fiancé Travis Kelce in New York City on Thursday evening. The “Fate of Ophelia” singer styled a Louis Vuitton top and skirt with a pair of Rose Lace Tights from Fleur du Mal ($78) for a chic autumn look. In all black, the singer styled the French fashion house’s Chain Sweater with the Double Face Mini Wrap Skirt ($2,750), Legacy Boots ($1,940) and the Coussin PM Bag ($4,300). On her wrist were the new Cartier Love Unlimited Bracelet ($9,400) and a diamond bracelet from…

When Maya Hawke (aka a nepo baby that we like) talks about growing up in Hollywood as the daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, you tune in.This time, on Amy Poehler’s Good Hang podcast, Maya was asked if her mom had any advice about working with director Quentin Tarantino. “Keep your shoes on,” she said. Gotta love that wholesome motherly advice!These words of wisdom stem from the long-standing rumour that Tarantino is obsessed with putting women’s bare feet on 35mm. Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, Inglorious Basterds, you name it, there are feet. Hawke, who made her film debut in…

This article includes material from HuffPost’s weekly culture and entertainment newsletter, The Culture Catchall. Click here to subscribe.Never have audiences been so eager to watch a real-life story we’re already all too familiar with, and maybe even know by heart if you’re a die-hard Michael Jackson fan. Still, that didn’t stop folks from erupting with utter excitement this week when Lionsgate finally unleashed the first teaser footage from the King of Pop’s long-awaited biopic.The minute-long trailer for “Michael” stars Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson (son of Jermaine Jackson), completely transformed as the icon in all his glitz and glory. From his…

The Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU) has announced the appointment of luxury cruise veteran and travel executive, Larry Pimentel, as the school’s first executive-in-residence for cruise.“Pimentel’s career continues to build on a remarkable legacy of innovation and impact,” said Michael Cheng, dean of the Chaplin School.“His influence has shaped the industry for decades, and his guidance at FIU will give our students unmatched access to expertise and inspiration. This appointment places Miami and FIU at the very center of the global conversation on cruise leadership,” Cheng added.“I am honored to join FIU’s Chaplin…

Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Prince and Princess of Wales, have spent more than two decades in the public eye—yet they’ve also built a life that balances royal duty, family, style, and a hint of wanderlust. The couple met as students at the University of St Andrews in Scotland in 2001, fell in love (and famously broke up for a time), and in 2010, William proposed atop the foothills of Mount Kenya with his late mother’s iconic sapphire ring. They exchanged vows at Westminster Abbey in 2011 and have since welcomed three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.…

Hold on to your yarn! The Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show is back for its 49th year. (And yes, it’s still The PMA Contemporary Craft Show and not The PhAM Contemporary Craft Show.) Right now, the Pennsylvania Convention Center is filled with seemingly endless aisles of artists’ booths adorned with glass sculptures, woodworked furniture, bright ceramics, colorful textiles, metal designs, jewelry and more from nearly 200 artists. The show begins today and closes Sunday at 5 p.m. “The support we’ve had at the show so far has been incredible,” said show manager Nancy O’Meara in a statement. “This…

By now, you’ve probably heard that Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is rumored to have gone on a “secret date” with Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner, and trust me, you’re not the first or last person to stop dead in their tracks and think, Wait, what?! Steve Jennings / Getty Images, Dave Benett / Dave Benett / Getty Images for St-Germain Elderflower LiqueurNeither Martin nor Turner has publicly commented on these speculations, and it’s unknown if the two have gone on subsequent dates since their first meeting. But you know the internet — fans are already buzzing about this A-list…

Timothée Chalamet refuses to discuss Kylie Jenner in his new Vogue cover interview, fueling breakup rumors Timothée Chalamet has sparked fresh breakup rumors after refusing to discuss girlfriend Kylie Jenner during his new Vogue cover interview. The 29-year-old Dune actor, who graces the magazine’s December issue, declined to address his relationship with the makeup mogul when asked, simply saying, “I don’t have anything to say.” His silence comes amid growing speculation that the couple’s romance may be on the rocks. Chalamet and Jenner, 28, were once one of Hollywood’s most high-profile couples, often seen packing on the PDA at events…