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Alia Bhatt’s arrival at Cannes 2026 was a very contemporary look. Bhatt opted for a monochromatic look, leaving behind the theatrical excess. From the airport terminal to Croisette, it was black on black. She was silent and flawless as she carried the Gucci handbag on her arm, which today seems to represent fashion’s collective desire. The Gucci Jackie 1961 bag.Getty ImagesAfterall, some bags transcend eras. Some bags define them, while others do not. The Jackie is in the second category. It was originally a hobo-shaped model with a soft shape. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis named it after her, and in the 1970s she almost unwittingly made it a cult item. She carried it under arm with a sophisticated nonchalance which is still impossible to replicate today. Since then, the Jackie 1961 has endured fashion seasons without ever losing it’s visual lexicon. The curved, enveloping form. The metal plunger is used as an identification clasp. The soft, recognisable shape has been reinterpreted by different Gucci creative director over the years without betraying its original nature. Demna Gvasalia is the next creative director to take on this iconic silhouette. Her vision is reflected in her timely intervention. Just enough to move Jackie’s center of gravity in the spirit of the time. Demna applies one of her most recognisable aesthetic codes – the worn-out, emotional effect of objects, to the most sought-after Gucci bag from yesterday and today. The result is Jackie that looks like it’s been loved. This choice is a logical one in an age of vintage obsession, when the search for rare pieces at French flea markets and small, forgotten shops can be archeological. Fashion today is no longer obsessed with perfection. It is more interested in objects that have a personal, authentic appearance. Accessories that tell a story even after they have left the boutique. This is where the new Jackie 1961 finds it’s narrative power: the very soft, grainy, leather that folds into itself, this deliberately imperfect slouchy look, and that used aesthetic which restores emotional depths to a symbol for luxury.

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The 79th Cannes Film Festival is here! Here are all the fashion highlights from the red carpet.

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Those with a sweet tooth will know that a little dark chocolate before bedtime can be a moment of happiness that becomes a habit. Dark chocolate, with its many properties and health benefits, is now being hailed as a healthy snack. The best time to eat dark chocolate is before bedtime, as it promotes restful sleep and relaxation. This is especially true if you have trouble sleeping and are always tired. It may be a good habit to eat chocolate just before bedtime. You may get the opposite effect in some cases. Benefits of dark chocolate at nightDue to its high magnesium content, dark chocolate promotes relaxation of the muscles and body, promotes sleep, and reduces anxiety and stress. They also improve blood flow. Can eating chocolate at night disturb sleep?Even though the relaxing effects of eating chocolate at night are superior, some people may experience the opposite effect (stimulating). Dark chocolate consumed in the evening, which contains small amounts of caffeine can disrupt sleep and make it harder to fall asleep. Dark chocolate eaten in the evening may have a negative effect on metabolism. A small square of dark chocolate in the evening is not excessive and will not slow down your metabolism. Is dark chocolate or milk chocolate better for the evening? Dark chocolate is usually recommended by nutritionists as it contains less sugar, is richer in magnesium and antioxidants, and has a lower amount of sugar. It also contains more caffeine than milk chocolate. Dark chocolate is preferred if it does not cause the same excitatory effects as some people (awake, alert, or restless). If you are sensitive to the caffeine, you may want to opt for a small piece of milk chocolate.

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Priyanka Chopra received the first Global Vanguard Honour for her contribution to the global culture at the Gold House Gala in 2026. The actor wore a custom sari gown by Amit Agarwal, which was inspired by the traditional craft of chikankari of Uttar Pradesh. The ensemble was made from a 20 year old chikankari silk sari inspired by Mughal Architecture and Lucknow, the city where the craft originated. It featured one of India’s finest forms of lace using a single thread of silk on chiffon. This was entirely handcrafted by Indian women over a period of one and a quarter months. Aggarwal built on the chikankari base, incorporating rubber cord, recycled glasses and hand-formed bead, all signature materials for the brand, to bring together the ensemble. The same level detail was applied to the silhouette. It reimagined a sari with a pallu that resembled a DNA helix in a Mughal Jaal motif. The ensemble was developed by Aggarwal with stylist Ami Patel who accessorised it with a Bvlgari neckpiece and Jimmy Choo shoes. Patrick Ta chose a bronzed skin tone with blushed lips and cheeks, while Irinel de León opted for full blowouts. Why not turn a chikankari dress that you may already have into a summer dress? Wear it with a gold or nude strappy sandal and a locket necklace,” says Divya Balikrishnan.

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I blame the myth of the creative spark for every half-baked manuscript and ‘urgent research’ at 3am. As a journalist with unmedicated ADHD I have used sugar as a crutch since I can remember. It was always available, affordable, and alarmingly efficient. A square of 70% chocolate before writing was more effective than pep talks, productivity Podcasts, and aggressively optimistic planners. After years of mistaking this as a method, I have only now realised that I was using a chemical bribe to get my mind to function. On January 22, I stopped outsourcing stability to a wrapper. When I realized what my behavior actually meant, I decided to stop impulsive recreational hits which served as my private scaffolding. My work could not begin if there was no chocolate bar glowing under the kitchen light three hours later. Dr Shweta Panchal, founder of The Diet Therapy and clinical dietitian, confirms this. “ADHD brains are characterized by lower dopamine levels and they are always looking for ways to boost them,” explains Dr. Shweta Shah Panchal. “Sugar can be a useful tool.” It works until it stops.” The functional nature was unmistakable. My pattern was all about transitions. I used sugar to get from stuck to active, to be bored to be engaged. The smell of sugar-fueled ‘productivity,’ however, had started to smell bad. I went into the program expecting a 90-day wellness reset, the kind of transformation that Andrew Huberman would approve of. Huberman has made a career out of convincing adults that any human problem can be resolved with sunlight, discipline, and an early alarm. I found myself in a grieving period for a system which had held me together. For the neurodivergent mind, the distance between intent and action can seem absurdly large. You may want to start, plan to start, talk about starting, and then spend 40 minutes rearranging tabs and coming up with increasingly inventive ways to avoid beginning. We explain this as a failure of willpower or discipline, which may make sense from the outside but is very different if you are the one experiencing it. It felt more like mechanics. Sugar was the starter motor. The first week was strange. My body felt slightly offended. I had dull headaches, a hovering irritation, and the feeling that an expected visitor hadn’t arrived. By day five, I could feel my body pushing back. I spent twenty minutes in my kitchen, opening and closing cabinets, searching for productivity behind cereal boxes. I felt like Gregor Samsa from The Metamorphosis. I was awake in the familiar architecture of my own life, but suddenly unable to move around it as before.