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Leah Dolan, CNN

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Old Hollywood glamour hits the Venice Film Festival red carpet

What year is it again? Some of the looks on the red carpet at the 81st Venice Film Festival could suggest the year was 1924, rather than 2024. Since Wednesday, attendees have given elegant nods to old Hollywood glamour: from time-honored dress silhouettes to vintage-inspired accessories.

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Emily Ratajkowski, Stormy Daniels and the not-so-subtle art of sartorial support

Actions, or in this case clothes, sometimes speak louder than words. On the final day of Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial — in which a jury found the former president guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records — Emily Ratajkowski was spotted wearing a not-so-subtle statement shirt.

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The Mona Lisa was set in this surprising Italian town, geologist claims

Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa — one of the most famous paintings in the world — is shrouded in mystery; from questions around the figures identity, to her puzzling, enigmatic expression. Now, at least one of the artwork’s secrets has been revealed, according to a geologist based in Italy.

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Coachella 2024: The most stand-out celebrity stage looks

s the dust settles on Coachella for another year, it’s clear the most memorable fashion moments happened on stage. Musicians upped the ante in high-octane performance-wear, from Doja Cat’s head-to-toe human hair ensemble, courtesy of costume designer Charlie Le Mindu, to Grimes dressed in Dion Lee. The artist looked nothing short of commanding while poised atop a hydraulic stage lift wearing a custom Nikita Replyanski helmet to complete the look.