In the last 16 years, Robert Pattinson has evolved from awkward acting teen to a sharp-suited star, at home wearing head-to-toe Dior on international film festival red carpets.
The English actor, 35, became a household name when he starred as Edward Cullen in the Twilight saga, but it was a few years before that, after his short stint as Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, that he first took to the red carpets.
Along with throngs of screaming female fans, leather jackets, black T-shirts and messy hair have been staples for the star who is returning to our screens in 2022 in The Batman's title role.
Far from always reaching for a tux, Pattinson has worn a rainbow of suits. Although all-black-everything makes up the bulk of his wardrobe, he has been known to splash in colour and texture, with red velvet and a teal jacket, and burnt orange trousers.
In recent years, he’s become the face of Dior Homme. He is a front-row regular at the maison’s Paris Fashion Week runway show, and sports the label for red carpet appearances.
However, he’s something of a reluctant fashionisto.
Speaking of his worst red carpet fashion moment, Pattinson described his look for the 2005 premiere of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire to GQ, saying: “I was wearing leather trousers with these cowboy boots and a velvet jacket. I mean, it literally looked like a kid had gone into a dressing-up box.”
He has been connected to Dior since 2012, and says of his relationship with the brand: “I never thought we would be doing it for this long.”
Of pushing fashion boundaries with Dior, the actor says: “If I was choosing to wear clothes myself, I don’t think I would have gone in a lot of the directions that I have ended up going in with Dior and people like Kim Jones. I never would have thought I would be wearing chiffon, silk and satin. I wore this tuxedo, which had basketball shorts last year – never would have imagined that!”
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Dr Afridi's warning signs of digital addiction
Spending an excessive amount of time on the phone.
Neglecting personal, social, or academic responsibilities.
Losing interest in other activities or hobbies that were once enjoyed.
Having withdrawal symptoms like feeling anxious, restless, or upset when the technology is not available.
Experiencing sleep disturbances or changes in sleep patterns.
What are the guidelines?
Under 18 months: Avoid screen time altogether, except for video chatting with family.
Aged 18-24 months: If screens are introduced, it should be high-quality content watched with a caregiver to help the child understand what they are seeing.
Aged 2-5 years: Limit to one-hour per day of high-quality programming, with co-viewing whenever possible.
Aged 6-12 years: Set consistent limits on screen time to ensure it does not interfere with sleep, physical activity, or social interactions.
Teenagers: Encourage a balanced approach – screens should not replace sleep, exercise, or face-to-face socialisation.
Source: American Paediatric Association
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Du Football Champions
The fourth season of du Football Champions was launched at Gitex on Wednesday alongside the Middle East’s first sports-tech scouting platform.“du Talents”, which enables aspiring footballers to upload their profiles and highlights reels and communicate directly with coaches, is designed to extend the reach of the programme, which has already attracted more than 21,500 players in its first three years.
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liverpool youngsters
Ki-Jana Hoever
The only one of this squad to have scored for Liverpool, the versatile Dutchman impressed on his debut at Wolves in January. He can play right-back, centre-back or in midfield.
Herbie Kane
Not the most prominent H Kane in English football but a 21-year-old Bristolian who had a fine season on loan at Doncaster last year. He is an all-action midfielder.
Luis Longstaff
Signed from Newcastle but no relation to United’s brothers Sean and Matty, Luis is a winger. An England Under-16 international, he helped Liverpool win the FA Youth Cup last season.
Yasser Larouci
An 18-year-old Algerian-born winger who can also play as a left-back, Larouci did well on Liverpool’s pre-season tour until an awful tackle by a Sevilla player injured him.
Adam Lewis
Steven Gerrard is a fan of his fellow Scouser, who has been on Liverpool’s books since he was in the Under-6s, Lewis was a midfielder, but has been converted into a left-back.
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