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Ugg’s evolution from a comfort-footwear staple into a regular fixture of the luxury fashion conversation continues with its latest collaborator: JW Anderson.

The two brands have joined forces for their first footwear collection, launching Oct. 15 with a pair of loafer-inspired interpretations of Ugg’s Classic Boot and Tasman. Priced at $300 for the Loafer and $400 for the Loafer Boot, the unisex styles will be available at Ugg.com and select retailers worldwide.

Rather than abandoning the familiar silhouettes that helped establish Ugg’s popularity, Anderson has approached the collaboration as an exercise in design reinterpretation. Traditional penny loafer elements, including saddle straps, rounded toes and box-stitching, are applied to Ugg’s soft construction, creating an unusual middle ground between casual footwear and traditional dress shoes.

Both styles arrive in chestnut, khaki and orange, a palette selected by Anderson himself. The shoes also retain Ugg’s signature cushioning, ensuring the designer treatment doesn’t come at the expense of the brand’s comfort-first identity.

For Anderson, whose namesake label has frequently explored the relationship between familiar objects and unexpected proportions, the project builds on an established design language.

“UGGs are instantly recognizable, and I was interested in seeing something so familiar through the lens of JW Anderson,” the designer said in a statement.

The collaboration follows Ugg’s recent partnership with Willy Chavarria and reflects the footwear brand’s continued interest in working with designers whose aesthetics extend beyond its traditional casualwear audience.

There’s also a broader fashion story at play. As the boundaries between loungewear, streetwear and luxury dressing become increasingly fluid, familiar footwear silhouettes are finding new relevance through designer reinterpretation.

How to Shop the JW Anderson Ugg Slippers 2026

With two recognizable brands and a fresh take on fall footwear, the collaboration has all the makings of another coveted designer drop. Predicted to sell out, the JW Anderson x Ugg collection launches Oct. 15, with prices ranging from $300 to $400.

Related: Altuzarra Brings His Romantic Runway Codes to Old Navy in a Mostly Under-$100 Collection

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Two social media sensations have joined forces on a limited-edition launch that blends a soft aesthetic with an even softer feel.

On Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 8 a.m. PT/ 11 a.m. ET, Lola Blankets and LoveShackFancy are dropping their first-ever co-designed faux fur throws, pairing the former’s unmatched plush fabric with the latter’s unmistakable feminine motifs. The result is the Lola Original covered in two collaboration-exclusive colorways: Rosy Bows and Petal Pink. Each is available in four sizes: Baby ($125), Medium ($275), Large ($325) and XL ($425).

As for the two designs, Rosy Bows features LoveShackFancy’s signature bow motif, while Petal Pink is double-dyed for a frosted, dimensional effect. Each blanket comes with an exclusive branded tote bag, making it an easy (and highly sought-after) holiday gifting option.

For those not yet familiar, Lola Blankets’ signature throw has taken the internet — and Hollywood — by storm, and, to be honest, it really is that good. Selena Gomez, Simone Biles, Oprah Winfrey and Tate McRae are just a handful of the viral brand’s famous fans — Gomez was pictured writing her vows wrapped in the Lola Original, while Oprah’s Favorite Things 2025 list featured the newer Lola Weighted blanket.

Beyond its loyal celebrity following, Lola is known for its limited-edition creator, sports and brand partnerships, from California-cool apparel label Aviator Nation to the New York Yankees. Similarly, LoveShackFancy is no stranger to buzzy brand collabs — Havaianas, Pottery Barn, Stanley and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are just a few of its past partners.

Back to the current crossover, the Lola Blankets x LoveShackFancy styles will be available on both LolaBlankets.com and LoveShackFancy.com starting Oct. 14 at 8 a.m. PT/ 11 a.m. ET, and given each of the brands involved and the limited quantity made, product is expected to move fast.

Related: Parke Brings Back Its Sold-Out Shrunken Sweatshirt in Fan-Favorite Colorways

It’s been eight decades since Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life made its way into theaters, introducing audiences to the Christmas fantasy film that is now regarded as one of the best movies of all time.

Now, Paramount Pictures is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the holiday classic with a limited-edition box set that includes a physical version of the film in 4K Ultra HD quality, along with special keepsakes and merch.

Perhaps most appealing to movie buffs and collectors though, is the limited-edition merch included in the set. The items include a commemorative stocking holder, archival photographs from the set, and a 200-page keepsake book written by Jimmy Hawkins, who memorably played George Bailey’s son Tommy in the 1946 film.

Everything is housed in a specially-designed gift box that features the characters of George and Mary (played by Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed, respectively) in their now-iconic pose of Mary being lifted in the air. The inside of the box is inscribed with the famous line George says to Mary as they walk home after a party: “You want the moon? Just say the word and I’ll throw a lasso around it and pull it down.”

Pre-order the It’s a Wonderful Life 80th anniversary box set for $114.99 now on Amazon. You can also get the three-disc set without the gifts for $84.99 here. This is an Amazon exclusive so the only place to buy the anniversary set is through the retailer.

Released in December 1946, It’s a Wonderful Life tells the story of George Bailey, who contemplates ending his life on Christmas Eve. But just as he is about to jump from a bridge, he encounters his guardian angel, Clarence, who begins to show George just how beloved and important he is, and what life would be like without him.

It’s a Wonderful Life was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Along with being listed in countless “best of” lists, the film was also selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry for being deemed as “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”

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Like Christmas, Valentine’s Day and your ex’s birthday, anniversaries occur annually: which means that each new year presents a fresh opportunity to level up your gifting strategies, surprising and delighting your person (and making him fall in love with you all over again, obviously).

That being said, anniversary gifts for him, whether you’re celebrating 10 years or the very first, prove to be some of the hardest ones to shop. Men are, infamously, enigmas when it comes to telling you exactly what they want. You won’t find a Pinterest board on his account labeled “Luxuries I Desire” or get much help from his friend group, making it tougher to knock it out of the park and fulfill your ride-or-die’s deeply buried wishes.

Good news: We happen to shop for a living, so we’ll be shepherding you on the search for the most thoughtful, unique, creative or downright practical anniversary gift ideas for husbands, boyfriends, life partners and beyond — spanning high-end timepieces, wellness-oriented devices, much-needed closet refreshes and one-of-a-kind art to commemorate the pure adoration you have for each other.

Got jolted awake by the rude realization that your anniversary is in less than a week? Many of these online options are accompanied by fast shipping, arriving at your door as speedily as overnight while looking like something you’ve spent a long time planning for. (We won’t tell.)

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About the Author

Stacia Datskovska is a senior commerce writer at WWD, also contributing to The Hollywood Reporter, Rolling Stone and Billboard. Previously, she worked at Elle Decor as an assistant digital editor, covering all things luxury, culture and lifestyle through a design lens. Her bylines over the past five years have appeared in USA Today, Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, Boston Globe, Food & Wine and more. Datskovska graduated from NYU with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international relations. She regularly reports on the best gifts to get anyone and nails her own anniversary presents — every time.

Quentin Tarantino‘s West End debut has set a date.

The Popinjay Cavalier, from Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sonia Friedman Productions, will open at the Phoenix Theatre on Mar. 18, 2027, with previews from Feb. 23 and booking until June 13. Tickets go on sale Monday, starting at £25 ($33).

Writer-director Tarantino said: “I’m keen with anticipation to give the West End a great night out.”

Sacha Baron Cohen, currently starring in Ali G: Who Iz I?, has nabbed the title role in what will also be his first-ever West End appearance. He described his phone call with the auteur: “I said yes before he even got to say his first ‘motherfucker.’ When the best director in the world calls, you don’t ask questions. I am beyond delighted that we will be losing our West End virginity together. I have made him promise not to be gentle.”

Set in 1830s Europe, The Popinjay Cavalier is a “swash-buckling, rambunctious comedy of deception and disguise inspired by the grand swashbuckling epics of stage and screen.”

The production company continued: “A sweeping celebration of theatre and its heightened romance, told with Tarantino’s signature style and unmistakable wit, The Popinjay Cavalier is inspired by the classic swashbuckler genre of old Hollywood, including the writings of George Bruce, Ernst Vajda and Jesse Lasky Jr.”

Also announced today is the creative team joining Tarantino: scenic and costume design is by Tom Pye; with lighting design by Natasha Chivers. Sound design is by Ian Dickinson; the fight director is Philip d’Orleans; the action co-ordinator is Sam Lyon-Behan; music is by Tim Phillips; casting by Jim Carnahan, CSA; and the associate director is Jack Bradfield.

Full casting will be announced at a later date.

Kim Stodel, bar director at three-Michelin-starred Providence a few blocks west of the Paramount lot in Hollywood, steeps charred sweet corn in jasmine green tea on a recent afternoon. “I have a suspicion that adding this burnt aroma will accentuate things, taking it over the edge in the way I’m hoping,” he explains of tweaking this accompaniment to an abalone dish on the seafood restaurant’s tasting menu. It’s part of Stodel’s extensive prep and constant experimentation for his nonalcoholic pairings program.

Providence has been around for two decades, Stodel overseeing drinks for more than half that span. But he’s only been concocting elaborate spirit-free progressions in the past two years. “The NA category is exploding,” Stodel says, “and we’re all still beginners, exploring.”

L.A.’s fine dining realm is at the leading edge of a new national movement in NA pairings thanks to driving, sobriety culture and the dampening effects of GLP-1 products. At Sushi Nakazawa’s lauded original Manhattan location, only 5 percent of the clientele is opting for NA beverages, while it’s 25 percent at its 5-month-old outpost along Robertson Boulevard.

Downtown restaurant Kato, a repeat on the World’s 50 Best list in recent years, was an early and enthusiastic adopter of NA pairings. “You can draw a clear parallel with the advent of serious cocktail programs in fine dining spaces 20 years ago, when those drinks became culinary,” explains Kato’s bar director Austin Hennelly. “Soon we’ll look back at the time right before right now and won’t believe alcohol-free beverages weren’t taken seriously in sophisticated restaurants because this is now what a significant percentage of people want to drink.”

Customers, especially younger generations who on average drink substantially less, are driving the demand. In turn, these fine-dining establishments — which operate on thin margins — are developing their NA programs as meaningful alternative revenue streams. (Their cost is often almost as much as alcoholic programs.) “With small restaurants in particular, when you remove wine, the numbers are very tight,” explains chef Aitor Zabala, who owns West Hollywood’s three-Michelin-starred Somni, where on many evenings up to half the clientele is opting in to NA pairings. “You need to offer more than water.” Some restaurants, including Somni, also offer hybrid menus as a way station for moderate drinkers and the NA-curious alike.

Trade tech advancements are helping those at the vanguard of the new NA movement. “Even in 2023, I was pretty discouraged by what was available,” says Sushi Nakazawa’s beverage director Dean Fuerth, pointing to “dealcoholized wine where the soul had been taken out of it.” Since then, the implementation of vacuum distillation — which separates alcohol and other compounds from wine — has allowed for better preservation of the original character. “A few years ago,” he adds, “it may have felt austere and stripped, and now it tastes like a dead ringer for the real thing.”

Wine has a long history and tradition of formalized pairings in fine dining. Sake and cocktails followed far more recently. Right now, NA is a Wild West, often integrating principles and techniques from the kitchen — the seasonal, farm-to-table ethos; the interest in fermentations, clarifications and infusions.

“It’s an area where we’re seeing quite a lot of innovation,” says Daniel Patterson, chef and owner of Hancock Park’s 5-month-old Jacaranda, where NA now accounts for about 20 percent of pairings. (He earned multiple Michelin stars and James Beard awards for his prior work in San Francisco.) Patterson highlights the house-made teas offered on Jacaranda’s NA pairing menu. “For me, tea is one of those things that requires such skill in the choosing and the roasting — there’s really a strong parallel with wine, in terms of the intent and the gradients of quality and the connoisseurship. It provides an equivalency of quality and excitement to wine.”

The pioneers of NA pairing are enthusiastic about the burgeoning movement, but most excited about what’s next. “The boom began just three or four years ago,” says Somni’s Zabala. “It’s still so young. We don’t know the future. But it will be even better.”

This story appeared in the Oct. 7 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. Click here to subscribe.

In a town where projected release dates are often missed, this is one for the record books. Hotel Lucile, a boutique hotel inside a renovated church in Silver Lake, had set a soft opening for late 2024, which was pushed to spring 2025 and then again to 2026. On Sept. 14, the 25-room property finally welcomed its first guests, marking the end of an epic, 15-year struggle to bring the 1931 property back to life. The church’s stained glass remains, as does a towering cross atop the building. The nave, meanwhile, has been reborn as a New American French restaurant, Sous Sous, with floor-to-vaulted-ceiling curtains and a hulking, marble bar.

It’s a welcome addition to a hip neighborhood long in need of a designer hotel, and location scouts for Netflix’s Nobody Wants This and HBO’s I Love LA — which both regularly shoot nearby — are likely lining up to be first inside. (The hotel’s GM, Anthony Gutierrez, won’t name names but says they’ve had multiple inquiries.) Still, anyone who lives nearby and has watched the project unfold has the same question: What took so long?

The hotel’s journey from crumbling Presbyterian church to Silver Lake hotspot is more interesting, a soap opera that involves government red tape, some nuns and Katy Perry. Of the long road, Jennifer Armbruster, president of the hotel group Casetta, the project’s developer, explains with a laugh: “The deal structure of the church, combined with COVID, combined with some permitting issues, a new city council — just all of that.”

Hotel Lucile’s origin story begins in 2011, when celebrated restaurateur Dana Hollister announced plans to turn the former Pilgrim Church into a boutique hotel. It was a good idea, but well ahead of its time. (Seco, a natural wine bar whose fans include Kaia Gerber and Olivia Rodrigo, wouldn’t open across the street for another 14 years, shortly after Erewhon moved in down the block.) And Hollister reportedly spent years fighting the city for permits to sell alcohol and allow dancing.

At the same time, Hollister was also engaged in a lengthy courtroom battle with Perry and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles over the rights to another property, a Los Feliz convent the singer hoped to turn into a private home. Hollister lost that fight in 2017 and sold her stake in the hotel project to cover millions in damages. In 2018, Casetta stepped in, taking over the church’s lease for what one broker estimates might have been north of $4.5 million. Right partner, poor timing. By the time the architectural plans were finished, COVID hit, and Hotel Lucile was further delayed.

The church — on the corner of Lucile Avenue and Griffith Park Boulevard — has a rich Hollywood history, having once served as the home to the groundbreaking Asian American theater company the East West Players. What made the building worth saving was also what made the project so challenging. Rehabbing historic church pillars and archways — the grand entrance that’s been an anchor of the corner — required a specialized restoration expert. After years of neglect, the once-rotating, 12-foot cross was barely attached and was nearly removed following heavy rains earlier this year.

The setbacks were costly. But the finished product is impressive. A sense of drama abounds at the hotel, which was designed by Venice-based studio Electric Bowery. The church’s center has been reborn as a 96-seat restaurant with lush velvet booths, the seasonal menu courtesy of De La Nonna chef Patrick Costa. (Local artist Janel Foo designed custom stained glass coasters inspired by the sanctuary.) The former choir loft serves as a private bar with a martini cart, while the church’s onetime playground is now home to a plunge pool and patio. In a nod to the building’s religious origins, the do-not-disturb signs read “Solitude.”

Creating a sense of place was paramount and befits a property that aims to once again be part of Silver Lake’s fabric. Gutierrez likens the vibe to “your eclectic neighbor that has all this fabulous art up in almost contradictory ways but coming together in a really well-designed space,” he says, which makes sense. “We want to be good neighbors.” Amen.

This story appeared in the Oct. 7 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. Click here to subscribe.

Jake Johnson has been making a ton of moves lately in his acting career, segueing from one high profile project to the next. The beloved New Girl actor has starred in back to back projects like The Dink, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, Give it Up and The Sun Never Sets. And he’s got a voice role in the upcoming animated pic Wildwood.

Now, he’s actually set to make a literal move in his life.

The veteran actor has just teamed with Coldwell Banker to list his home in Pasadena, Calif. for $3,295,000. Thomas Atamian of Coldwell Banker Realty in La Canada Flintridge, Calif. has the listing on the property, which is located at 663 West California Blvd. It spans approximately 3,153-square feet with four bedrooms and four bathrooms.

“Set behind private gates and surrounded by park-like grounds, this home offers an amazing sense of privacy and tranquility,” said Atamian of Coldwell Banker, which provided the details and images to The Hollywood Reporter. “Its design creates a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living, while two additional detached structures provide the flexibility to accommodate everything from working at home to creative pursuits and wellness.”

The house got a remodel and refresh in 2004 courtesy of architect Aleks Istanbullu. Some details: It features hardwood floors throughout with warm wood accents, large windows, sliding glass doors, a pool and outdoor areas for lounging, dining and entertaining. The open-concept living and dining spread offer views of the grounds outside, and there are two additional detached structures that provide versatility.

In a 2023 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Johnson explained that he used one of those structures as a sort of creative escape to work on his projects. Another is a type of wellness escape with an adjoining sunroom. Per Coldwell, the home provides “distinctive architecture, sophisticated interiors, resort-like grounds and extraordinary privacy.”

See for yourself below.

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Samsung is taking an unconventional approach to the smartphone wars: relationship therapy. And naturally, Hollywood is involved.

The tech giant’s new “Switchers” campaign brings together Dr. Orna Guralnik of Couples Therapy, The Traitors personalities Ciara Miller and Dylan Efron, Love Island stars Carl Schmidt and Aniya Harvey and former NFL champions Nick Foles and Clay Matthews. Rather than leading with technical specifications, Samsung is exploring the emotional attachments that keep consumers loyal to their phones, borrowing from relationship counseling to suggest that familiarity doesn’t necessarily mean compatibility.

And Samsung has some numbers to support its argument. The company’s latest Galaxy Z series has generated record-breaking preorder demand, while Samsung reports that 23 percent of Galaxy Z Fold8 buyers have switched from competing smartphone brands. The foldable has also made its way into Hollywood, appearing in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

But beyond the celebrity cameos and clever marketing, is Samsung’s latest foldable actually worth making the switch?

In September, we joined Samsung at the US Open women’s final to put the Galaxy Z Fold8 to the test, including its camera capabilities during one of tennis’ biggest matches. The book-style foldable offers the convenience of a traditional smartphone when closed, then opens into a larger display that makes everything from reviewing photos and watching videos to multitasking feel less confined to a single screen.

That extra screen space is particularly useful for anyone accustomed to juggling multiple apps, whether it’s answering messages while referencing a document, following live updates or editing photos without constantly switching between windows. The foldable design also offers more flexibility when framing shots, allowing users to take advantage of different viewing angles rather than relying exclusively on the standard handheld setup.

At Arthur Ashe Stadium, the camera was an especially relevant feature to put through its paces. Between the action on the court, the atmosphere in the stands and the challenge of capturing moments from a distance, a live sporting event provides a more demanding setting than the average product demonstration. The Galaxy Z Fold8‘s camera tools and expansive display made it easy to frame shots, review images and move between capturing the match and sharing the experience.

Samsung is also addressing one of the biggest practical concerns surrounding a new phone: transferring years of photos, messages and contacts. Its Smart Switch technology helps move existing data from other devices, while RCS messaging supports features like read receipts, reactions and richer group conversations across compatible phones. Quick Share adds another option for transferring files, although compatibility and available features can vary by device.

Of course, at $2,099.99, the Galaxy Z Fold8 is a considerable investment, particularly for first-time foldable users. Still, its expansive display, versatile camera and practical features make a compelling case for reconsidering what a smartphone can do.

The larger pitch is simple: Changing phones doesn’t have to mean starting over.

Related: T-Mobile Offering Free Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Here’s How to Claim the Deal Online

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Nothing fails to roll off the tongue quite like Prime Big Deal Days. Regardless, Prime Day‘s clunkier sibling has a solid list of savings worth snapping up.

The 48-hour shopping holiday, concluding on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 11:59 p.m. PT, is Amazon‘s second and final Prime member-exclusive savings event of the year — and for those not yet subscribed, the e-tailer offers a 30-day Prime free trial. (Students and young adults ages 18 to 24 can get a six-month free trial.)

Prime Big Deal Days 2026: What to Buy

As someone who’s been covering Prime Day since 2018, I have found a few key categories that consistently deliver the most significant savings. These include:

See below for 20 standouts across these key categories.

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Prime Big Deal Days 2026: What to Skip

As for the savings worth skipping, it really comes down to what’s going to see even further reductions during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. While it’s never a guarantee, we’d generally say to deprioritize TVs, laptops and other big-ticket electronics (not including Amazon-branded devices) along with major household appliances. In addition to the deeper discounts expected during the months ahead, competitor retailers (like The Home Depot and Best Buy) offer a wider selection of standout brands and models in said categories.

Related: 9 Sales Events Worth Shopping This Week Aside From Amazon’s October Prime Day

Amazon Prime Student Discount

Students and young adults ages 18 to 24 can get a six-month free trial to Amazon Prime. The plan will then auto-renew at $7.49 per month, half the price of a regular monthly Prime membership.

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 Dates

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days runs from Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 12:01 a.m. PT through Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

The Hollywood Reporter‘s shopping team is monitoring deals and updating this story as any new and noteworthy ones are added.

About the Author

Erin Lassner is THR’s E-Commerce Writer. She covers shopping content across beauty, fashion and lifestyle, and has nearly ten years of experience testing and reviewing the best of skin care, wellness, homeware and more.