Table of contents for 1927 in HELLO! magazine

Celia Muñoz’s love affair with London began in the most ordinary way, when, like many other young Spaniards, she decided to spend a few months there improving her English. Back then, as she took on shifts as a sales assistant at Harrods, she never imagined that she’d settle in the capital for good, forge a career as a childrenswear designer and offer her own brand, La Coqueta, in the famous department store. But those aren’t the only surprises the city had in store for her. It’s also where she met her husband, the financier Caspar Berendsen, and welcomed their five children: daughters Flavia and Siena and sons Lucas, Bosco and Hugo. Looking back, Celia says she has her brood to thank for launching her career. While scouring the shops for…

FLORENCE TURNS 30 IN STYLE Florence Pugh marked a milestone in spectacular style, celebrating her 30th birthday with an escape to the French Alps. Joined by her close friend, the Emily in Paris star Ashley Park, the Academy Award-nominated actress swapped the red carpet for the slopes for a week of festivities. Ashley, 34, surprised the birthday girl with a series of “iconic” celebrations, later sharing a tribute to her “soulsister Flo” as she moves “into this next chapter of life with as much power and glee as she radiates”. It is set to be a big year for Florence, who is preparing for a pair of blockbuster releases – the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three. She was clearly moved by the celebrations, playfully responding to Ashley’s…

So revered was Valentino Garavani in the worlds of fashion and celebrity that he belonged to that rare club of people who are more recognisable without their surnames. The fashion designer, who died in Rome on 19 January at the age of 93, drew acclaim from royalty, supermodels and film stars for the way he transformed fashion across six decades. Gwyneth Paltrow, Elizabeth Hurley, Colman Domingo, Kim Kardashian, Donatella Versace and Princess Madeleine of Sweden were among those who paid tribute to a man who lionised femininity with his signature motifs of bows, ruffles and lace, plus his trademark shade of “Valentino red”. His designs were favoured by the first ladies of celebrity, including Diana, Princess of Wales, Princess Grace of Monaco, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis,…

Sliding across the ice and laughing as they tried their hands at curling, the Prince and Princess of Wales appeared not to have a care in the world as they joined Team GB athletes heading to the Winter Olympics in Italy next month. The couple appeared relaxed and cheerful as they flew the flag for Britain during a day of official royal engagements in Scotland last week. With Prince William’s younger brother, the Duke of Sussex, back in the UK for his court case against a newspaper publisher, the contrast between the estranged siblings could not have been starker, even though they were closer geographically than they have been in months. William and Kate were in high spirits as they tried curling for the first time, joined a world-record attempt…

After building a career on the big screen, Kristen Stewart has moved behind the camera for the first time with her fierce directorial debut, The Chronology of Water. The powerful film, which stars the British actress Imogen Poots, marks the first time that Kristen has worked with her wife, Dylan Meyer, since their wedding last April. Dylan, 38, is credited as a producer. Based on Lidia Yuknavitch’s poignant memoir of the same name, the film follows a young woman who escapes an abusive home through competitive swimming in the 1980s, her memories slipping back and forth in time. “The female experience is a huge secret,” says Kristen, 35, who got her big break as an actress at the age of 12, when she appeared with Jodie Foster in the thriller…

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The men’s fashion weeks in Milan and Paris not only give a fresh direction on what voguish men might wear but also serve as a cultural barometer for which celebrities are at the top of their game. Tom Hiddleston and Colman Domingo commanded attention at the Ralph Lauren show in Milan with neat tailoring and paisley ties, and Hudson Williams took to the catwalk in ski boots and a torn denim jacket for Dsquared2 in Milan, but the most striking arrival was Stephen Graham. The actor, 52, was garlanded with three Emmys and a Golden Globe for his script and performance as a tightly wound father in Adolescence, a role in keeping with his portrayals of men on the edge of violence in A Thousand Blows and This Is England.…

Jason Statham brought action-man energy to the premiere of his new film, Shelter, in Leicester Square, London, last week. Making it a date night, the actor, 58, walked the blue carpet hand in hand with his long-term partner, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. The former Victoria’s Secret model, 38, looked effortlessly cool in leather trousers from Bottega Veneta and a sequinned Phoebe Philo crop top. The couple put their arms around each other as they posed for photographs, and Jason later spoke to HELLO! about showing a “softer side” in the film. Directed by Ric Roman Waugh, it also stars the young Irish actress Bodhi Rae Breathnach, who recently made her feature debut in Hamnet, alongside Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. “Bodhi is a real tour de force. She has this amazing energy…

The Duke of Sussex appeared tearful as he finished giving evidence at the High Court in London last week as part of his privacy case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday. Prince Harry is suing Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL), accusing it of unlawful information-gathering. He is bringing the case alongside Sir Elton John and his husband, David Furnish, the campaigner Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon and the actresses Sadie Frost and Elizabeth Hurley. The accusations include claims that information for articles was obtained through unlawful activities, such as phone-tapping and “blagging” private records. After spending about two hours answering questions from a lawyer for ANL, the Prince was asked by his barrister, David Sherborne, how he felt about the trial. “It’s fundamentally wrong to put…

ZARA AND MIKE TINDALL On their annual trip to Australia’s Gold Coast, Zara Tindall and her husband, Mike, enjoyed the Magic Millions races. Zara made a diplomatic fashion choice, sporting a dress by the Australian designer Rebecca Vallance, and finished her look with a hat by Sarah Cant and an ivory clutch bag from Aspinal of London. THE KING The King shared a wee dram with Scotland’s First Minister during a reception at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh last week. His Majesty joined John Swinney to host local business owners at the event, which began with a whisky tasting. Charles was photographed tasting a 31-year-old Rosebank single malt, which he later said reminded him of toffee. THE PRINCE OF WALES On a visit to the Bristol Robotics Laboratory last…

Before the comedian Ricky Gervais hit the big time, his partner, the best‑selling author Jane Fallon, was the breadwinner in their relationship. At the start of their careers in the mid‑1980s, the couple, who met at university and have been together for more than 40 years, lived above a “scary” brothel in King’s Cross, London, during what she recalls as a “bleak” period in their lives. Although Ricky was undecided about which career path to follow, Jane, 65, became a TV producer, going on to work on shows including EastEnders and having hits with Teachers and This Life. “I was always saying: ‘I’m going to get us out of this. I’m going to work my way out of this,’” Jane, the author of Welcome to the Neighbourhood, tells Ateh Jewel…

HOME AND AWAY Discover this year’s hottest places to ski in our 12-page travel special. We’ve chosen mountain-inspired scents to match, plus outfits for a weekend away, but if you’d rather hunker down at home, try a hearty recipe from Dan Toombs, aka The Curry Guy. We also speak to the skin specialist Keren Bartov about what luxury means to her.…

In the world of high-end aesthetic surgery, the conversation is shifting. The era of the obvious procedure is fading and is being replaced by a demand for subtlety. For discerning British women, the goal is no longer to look like someone else, but to look like the best version of yourself. Leading this movement from Antalya in Turkey is Op Dr Emine Handan Şimşek Turan. A plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgeon in one of the world’s most popular cities for medical tourism, she has become a key figure for international patients seeking safe and sophisticated results. Dr Turan represents a modern aesthetic philosophy. Her ethos is “refinement, not reinvention”. As such, her work focuses on enhancements that respect the patient’s natural features, moving away from over-emphasised results and towards a…

London-based Keren Bartov is the skin whisperer behind some of the world’s most photographed faces. Victoria Beckham, Kate Moss, Lily Collins, Julia Roberts and Naomi Watts are among those who have headed to her clinic in Notting Hill to benefit from her approach to skin in need of sculpting, restoring or a serious reset. With over 17 years of experience of more than 50 advanced skin technologies, she has a reputation built on results. Keren, who also has a line of skincare products, lives with her husband and three sons. ‘A luxury night out is a fine dinner with my husband – a blend of romantic quality time and excellent food. Whenever we’re in London or Los Angeles, we make a point of dining at CUT, a place we return…

ELIZABETH HURLEY Elizabeth Hurley and her son, Damian, were among the lucky few who were the first to experience the Here luxury resort, nestled in the heart of the Unesco-designated Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve. After taking a scenic 30-minute seaplane flight from the Maldivian capital of Malé last week, the duo made a dramatic entrance, landing on the turquoise lagoon before heading across the jetty to their secluded villa. Although Elizabeth’s boyfriend, Billy Ray Cyrus, was absent for this leg of the journey, the pair were clearly in their element. “What a perfect way to kick off 2026,” said Elizabeth, 60, while Damian, 23, described the boutique retreat as “heaven on earth”. HOLLY RAMSAY Gordon Ramsay’s daughter Holly jetted off on a tropical honeymoon with her new husband, the Olympic…

You’d be forgiven for thinking that Katherine Jenkins, as the UK’s best-selling classical musician, has always been crystal clear about her path in life. So it comes as a surprise when the mezzo-soprano, 45, tells HELLO! that she feels as though she has only recently come into her own. “In my forties, I’ve found I have a stronger sense of self than ever before,” she tells us in this exclusive interview. “I have total clarity now. I know very clearly what I want to do and what I don’t want to do.” Although that won’t include appearing in I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! (Katherine says she is invited to take part in the reality show every year), the Welsh singer has made her first foray into the…

As she continues to support her husband, the King, during his treatment for cancer, the Queen spoke last week of the “hundreds of questions” that patients want to ask and the need not to “pretend to be fine”. Travelling between Scotland and Gloucestershire during a busy week, Camilla visited the cancer drop-in centre Maggie’s in Cheltenham, where she met Geri Halliwell Horner, greeting the former Spice Girl with a kiss on both cheeks. Geri, who is a supporter of the charity and was there as a guest, later said: “I’m such a big fan of the Queen. I think she’s amazing and stoic. I think she’s fantastic, a formidable force of nature. She’s watched Maggie’s grow, and it teaches us that we need each other.” Her Majesty was there to…

The celebrity nutritionist Gabriela Peacock knows exactly what our bodies need to function at their peak, and her dietary advice is highly valued by her starry inner circle, from Dame Joan Collins to Jodie Kidd. “What we eat doesn’t just affect our bodies – it affects our mood, energy, sleep and overall wellbeing,” says Gabriela, 46, in the latest episode of HELLO!’s video series Don’t Judge Me, in which she peeks into the refrigerators of some of her famous friends – this week, the British chef, author and former model Lorraine Pascale. Lorraine, 53, became known in the Nineties as a model for fashion labels including Versace and Donna Karan. She subsequently followed her passion for cookery, fronting shows for the BBC and the US channel Food Network, and has…

Jason Gould, son of the Hollywood legends Barbra Streisand and Elliott Gould, has finally found his voice. The singer, who released his second studio album, Where We Fall, in November, admits that he was in his forties before he felt he could “give himself permission” to pursue a career in music on his own terms. Now 59, he has an impressive track record in film and theatre, including having been directed by his mother in the Academy Award-nominated 1991 movie The Prince of Tides. But it was with the release of his debut album, Dangerous Man, in 2017 that he fully took the reins. Jason released a self-titled EP in 2012 that addressed how the power of music had helped him with healing and sobriety. And his latest release reflects…

Frozen assets Creed’s Silver Mountain Water (1, £195, creedfragrances.co.uk), a “fragrance for the modern minimalist”, has been reimagined in a collaboration with Simon Beck. The snow artist has used his footsteps to create vast designs in pristine snow across the frozen landscapes of northern China, bringing to life the sparkling scent’s citrus freshness and exhilarating bergamot peaks. Powder player Roja London’s Isola Snow (2, £385 for 50ml, rojalondon.com) is a winter-inspired fantasy created in collaboration with the perfumer Antoine Cotton. Designed to capture the scent of a single snowflake, the result is pristine and poetic, with an elegant snowflake accord at its heart, cocooned in cool peppermint and aromatic cypress. Think Narnia, bottled. Peak performance An ode to the grandeur of Europe’s largest mountain range, Nissaba’s Les Alpes (3, £180…

THE SCENE: There’s a good reason why Prince Harry gravitated to Verbier in his twenties. If you fall in love with the adrenaline-soaked discipline of off-piste skiing and still have strength in your legs to dance till 2am, then this is your natural winter sports hub. Perched on a balcony of snow just off the Rhone Valley, it’s home to some of the best lift-serviced powder skiing in the Alps and to some of its liveliest après-ski. It’s the young bloods and natural athletes who love it most: the singer and former soldier James Blunt, the adventurer Bear Grylls and the former rugby star Lawrence Dallaglio among them. Plus young adventurers from the worlds of technology and finance, who jet in from London for the weekend. You don’t have to…