Purple Swag: McLaren MSO Crafts Stunning Fuchsia 720S

– No Monterey Car Week is complete without the attendance of supercar makers like McLaren showing off their latest lineup of wares. One way the British concern marked the occasion this year was with the debut of a special one-off custom creation for one of its clients, a gorgeous purple 720S. But the shade isn’t just purple: It’s […]

Romantic purple fashion from Mango, Pebble London and more

Eccentricity is a British custom, whether it is collecting thimbles from all over the world, riding your beloved basket-front bicycle through a snowstorm or channeling your inner Professor Trelawney in Harry Potter played by award-winning actress, Emma Thompson.  Think clashing prints, circus-stripe wide leg trousers, layered frill neck tops and floral embroidery that all pack […]

Prince’s music videos hit YouTube following ‘Purple Rain’ reissue

Though Prince took major efforts to keep his work offline, a lot of it has been slowly making its way back to the internet since his death. The newest online addition of his increasingly accessible body of work are a handful of music videos posted today on YouTube and Vevo. An official Prince account has […]

Purple and yellow accessories from Miu Miu, New Look and Wallis

PANAMA HAT A traditional Panama hat will top off your outfit to perfection. Ideal for keeping the sun off whilst watching the match, this quality accessory will last long after the last glass of Pimms. £185, Lock & Co Hatters (lockhatters.co.uk) EARRINGS Whatever the weather throws at Wimbledon, these earrings will add a flash of […]

Queen Elizabeth II wears bold PURPLE as she arrives at Royal Ascot without Prince Philip

The Queen, 91, arrived at Royal Ascot this afternoon in a glorious purple suit and matching hat.  Her fascinator was adorned with stunning silk flowers and she matched it with a lick of red lipstick and a string of pearls around her neck.  At 2pm sharp on each day of racing, the Queen and her […]

The Minnesota Twins plan to hold a ‘Purple Rain’-themed tribute for Prince

Mike Coppola/Getty Images The Minnesota Twins will celebrate the life of Minneapolis’ greatest musician with “Prince Night” at the ballpark on Friday. The first 10,000 fans in attendance will get “Purple Rain” inspired umbrellas that are purple on the top and emblazoned with the cover of the iconic album on the interior. During the seventh inning […]

Prince musical Purple Rain UK tour 2018 announced from Michael Jackson’s Thriller creators

The iconic singer may have left us last year, but he will be remembered with a brand new show. The Prince musical, Purple Rain, will be in the style of previous shows featuring the greatest hits of artists such as The Kinks’ Sunny Afternoon and The Four Seasons’ Jersey Boys. Produced by the creators of […]

Trump is getting slammed for saying ‘congratulations’ to a Purple Heart recipient

Shawn Thew/Getty Images President Donald Trump raised more than a few eyebrows during his first visit as president to Walter Reed National Medical Center on Saturday when he awarded the Purple Heart to Army Sergeant First Class Alvaro Barrientos. “When I heard about this, I wanted to do it myself,” Trump told Barrientos as he […]

Primark, Miss Selfridge and Topshop: The best purple and navy accessories

SUNGLASSES See life through these rose-tinted shades. £16, Debenhams (debenhams.com) RING Be a gem with this pretty bling ring. £45, Ted Baker (tedbaker.com) HAT For glamour on a budget, choose this wide brim hat. £4, Primark (primark.com) SCRUNCHIE This scrunchie is perfect for your ponytail. £3.50, Topshop (topshop.com) WATCH Time will fly by with this […]