Actress and director Olivia Wilde, in a white skirt and blue sweater, attends the Lysistrata Project theatre event on March 3, 2003 in Venice, California.
Actress and director Olivia Wilde, in a white skirt and blue sweater, attends the Lysistrata Project theatre event on March 3, 2003 in Venice, California.
Olivia Wilde wears a white poncho to the 'The OC' kickoff party at the Viceroy in Santa Monica, California, on July 29, 2003.
Olivia Wilde wears a white poncho to the 'The OC' kickoff party at the Viceroy in Santa Monica, California, on July 29, 2003.
Olivia Wilde does stylish casual in black jeans and a tan suede jacket at the Los Angeles film premiere of 'Veronica Guerin' at the Bruin Theatre, California on October 8, 2003.
Olivia Wilde does stylish casual in black jeans and a tan suede jacket at the Los Angeles film premiere of 'Veronica Guerin' at the Bruin Theatre, California on October 8, 2003.
Olivia Wilde exemplifies mid-2000s style in a white knit with blue jeans at The Trident White Black and White party at the Skybar Mondrian Hotel, Hollywood, on February 25, 2005.
Olivia Wilde exemplifies mid-2000s style in a white knit with blue jeans at The Trident White Black and White party at the Skybar Mondrian Hotel, Hollywood, on February 25, 2005.
Olivia Wilde, in a black dress with rainbow detail, arrives at Maxim Magazine's 'Hot 100 for 2005' at the Montmartre Lounge, Los Angeles, California, on May 12, 2005.
Olivia Wilde, in a black dress with rainbow detail, arrives at Maxim Magazine's 'Hot 100 for 2005' at the Montmartre Lounge, Los Angeles, California, on May 12, 2005.
Olivia Wilde goes all black in dress, skirt, tights and shoes at the David Meister fall 2006 show in Culver City, California, on March 26, 2006.
Olivia Wilde goes all black in dress, skirt, tights and shoes at the David Meister fall 2006 show in Culver City, California, on March 26, 2006.
Olivia Wilde, in a grey floral maxi dress, attends John Legend's 'Once Again' album release party on August 30, 2006, in New York City.
Olivia Wilde, in a grey floral maxi dress, attends John Legend's 'Once Again' album release party on August 30, 2006, in New York City.
Olivia Wilde does glam well in a grey strapless gown at the In Style Magazine and Warner Bros Studios Golden Globe After Party in Beverly Hills, California, on January 15, 2007.
Olivia Wilde does glam well in a grey strapless gown at the In Style Magazine and Warner Bros Studios Golden Globe After Party in Beverly Hills, California, on January 15, 2007.
Olivia Wilde, in a long floral dress, arrives at Conde Nast Traveller's Annual Hot List Issue Party at The Bowery Hotel, New York City, on April 19, 2007.
Olivia Wilde, in a long floral dress, arrives at Conde Nast Traveller's Annual Hot List Issue Party at The Bowery Hotel, New York City, on April 19, 2007.
Olivia Wilde oozes sophistication in a black backless dress at the 23rd Santa Barbara International Film Festival in Santa Barbara, California, on January 26, 2008.
Olivia Wilde oozes sophistication in a black backless dress at the 23rd Santa Barbara International Film Festival in Santa Barbara, California, on January 26, 2008.
Olivia Wilde, in a frothy lilac number, arrives for the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 11, 2009.
Olivia Wilde, in a frothy lilac number, arrives for the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 11, 2009.
Olivia Wilde, in a white strapless peplum mini-dress, arrives at the GQ Magazine Man of the Year party held at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, California, on November 18, 2009.
Olivia Wilde, in a white strapless peplum mini-dress, arrives at the GQ Magazine Man of the Year party held at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, California, on November 18, 2009.
Olivia Wilde, in a pale nude floral dress, arrives at the 3rd Annual Art of Elysium Heaven Charity Gala held in Los Angeles on January 16, 2010.
Olivia Wilde, in a pale nude floral dress, arrives at the 3rd Annual Art of Elysium Heaven Charity Gala held in Los Angeles on January 16, 2010.
Olivia Wilde, wearing Gucci, appears on the red carpet during the 67th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California, on January 17, 2010.
Olivia Wilde, wearing Gucci, appears on the red carpet during the 67th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California, on January 17, 2010.
Olivia Wilde, in a black strapless sweetheart bust gown, and Tao Ruspoli arrive at the Romy Gala 2010 at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria, on April 17, 2010.
Olivia Wilde, in a black strapless sweetheart bust gown, and Tao Ruspoli arrive at the Romy Gala 2010 at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria, on April 17, 2010.
Olivia Wilde, all regal in gold, appears at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art benefit gala in Los Angeles, California, on September 25, 2010.
Olivia Wilde, all regal in gold, appears at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art benefit gala in Los Angeles, California, on September 25, 2010.
Olivia Wilde, in a black mini, attends the 23rd Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) opening ceremony at Roppongi Hills on October 23, 2010, in Tokyo, Japan.
Olivia Wilde, in a black mini, attends the 23rd Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) opening ceremony at Roppongi Hills on October 23, 2010, in Tokyo, Japan.
Jodie Foster and Olivia Wilde, in Giorgio Armani, attend the Giorgio Armani Prive show as part of Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week spring / summer 2011 at Espace Vendome on January 24, 2011, in Paris, France.
Jodie Foster and Olivia Wilde, in Giorgio Armani, attend the Giorgio Armani Prive show as part of Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week spring / summer 2011 at Espace Vendome on January 24, 2011, in Paris, France.
Olivia Wilde, in Gucci, attends the Vogue Paris Dinner at Hotel de la Rochefoucauld Doudeauville on January 25, 2011, in Paris, France.
Olivia Wilde, in Gucci, attends the Vogue Paris Dinner at Hotel de la Rochefoucauld Doudeauville on January 25, 2011, in Paris, France.
Olivia Wilde, keeping it smart casual in a white T-shirt and black blazer, attends the Fashion Fest spring / summer 2011 in Mexico City, Mexico, on February 25, 2011.
Olivia Wilde, keeping it smart casual in a white T-shirt and black blazer, attends the Fashion Fest spring / summer 2011 in Mexico City, Mexico, on February 25, 2011.
Olivia Wilde walks the catwalk in a blue gown at the Fashion Fest spring / summer 2011 in Mexico City, Mexico, on February 25, 2011.
Olivia Wilde walks the catwalk in a blue gown at the Fashion Fest spring / summer 2011 in Mexico City, Mexico, on February 25, 2011.
Olivia Wilde wears Tom Ford to the 'Cowboys & Aliens' Germany premiere at CineStar on August 8, 2011, in Berlin, Germany.
Olivia Wilde wears Tom Ford to the 'Cowboys & Aliens' Germany premiere at CineStar on August 8, 2011, in Berlin, Germany.
Olivia Wilde wears Gucci to the 'Cowboys and Aliens' UK film premiere at the 02 Arena on August 11, 2011, in London, England.
Olivia Wilde wears Gucci to the 'Cowboys and Aliens' UK film premiere at the 02 Arena on August 11, 2011, in London, England.
Olivia Wilde arrives in an animal print gown to 'The Five-Year Engagement' premiere at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival in New York, on April 18, 2012.
Olivia Wilde arrives in an animal print gown to 'The Five-Year Engagement' premiere at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival in New York, on April 18, 2012.
Olivia Wilde, in an Illia jacket, Habitual jeans and Christian Louboutin heels, attends the 12.12.12 concert for Sandy relief at Madison Square Garden in New York, on December 12, 2012.
Olivia Wilde, in an Illia jacket, Habitual jeans and Christian Louboutin heels, attends the 12.12.12 concert for Sandy relief at Madison Square Garden in New York, on December 12, 2012.
Olivia Wilde wears Gucci to the world premiere of 'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone' movie at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in the Hollywood, California, on March 11, 2013.
Olivia Wilde wears Gucci to the world premiere of 'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone' movie at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in the Hollywood, California, on March 11, 2013.
Olivia Wilde, in Osman, and Jason Sudeikis arrive for the US premiere of 'We're The Millers' at The Ziegfeld in New York, on August 1, 2013.
Olivia Wilde, in Osman, and Jason Sudeikis arrive for the US premiere of 'We're The Millers' at The Ziegfeld in New York, on August 1, 2013.
Olivia Wilde sports Gucci for the 'Rush' World Premiere at Odeon Leicester Square in London, England, on September 2, 2013.
Olivia Wilde sports Gucci for the 'Rush' World Premiere at Odeon Leicester Square in London, England, on September 2, 2013.
Olivia Wilde dons Gucci for the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton, in Beverly Hills, California, on January 12, 2014.
Olivia Wilde dons Gucci for the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton, in Beverly Hills, California, on January 12, 2014.
Olivia Wilde, in floor-length Maison Valentino gown, arrives for the 86th annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on March 2, 2014.
Olivia Wilde, in floor-length Maison Valentino gown, arrives for the 86th annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on March 2, 2014.
Olivia Wilde, in a smart Michael Kors gown, attends the UK Premiere of 'Horrible Bosses 2' at Odeon West End on November 12, 2014 in London, England.
Olivia Wilde, in a smart Michael Kors gown, attends the UK Premiere of 'Horrible Bosses 2' at Odeon West End on November 12, 2014 in London, England.
Olivia Wilde rocks H&M Conscious Collection at the Elle Style Awards 2015 at Sky Garden @ The Walkie Talkie Tower on February 24, 2015, in London, England.
Olivia Wilde rocks H&M Conscious Collection at the Elle Style Awards 2015 at Sky Garden @ The Walkie Talkie Tower on February 24, 2015, in London, England.
Olivia Wilde dons Dior for the world premiere of 'Meadowland' during the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival at the SVA Theatre, in New York City on April 17, 2015.
Olivia Wilde dons Dior for the world premiere of 'Meadowland' during the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival at the SVA Theatre, in New York City on April 17, 2015.
Olivia Wilde, in Prada, and Jason Sudeikis arrive for the 2015 Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 4, 2015.
Olivia Wilde, in Prada, and Jason Sudeikis arrive for the 2015 Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 4, 2015.
Olivia Wilde, in a colour wheel sweater, and Jason Sudeikis attend the Los Angeles Clippers-Orlando Magic NBA game at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on December 5, 2015.
Olivia Wilde, in a colour wheel sweater, and Jason Sudeikis attend the Los Angeles Clippers-Orlando Magic NBA game at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on December 5, 2015.
Olivia Wilde wears Michael Kors to the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 10, 2016.
Olivia Wilde wears Michael Kors to the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 10, 2016.
Olivia Wilde, in Valentino, arrives for the 88th annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 28, 2016.
Olivia Wilde, in Valentino, arrives for the 88th annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 28, 2016.
Olivia Wilde, in Prabal Gurung, and Jason Sudeikis arrive for the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 88th annual Academy Awards ceremony in Beverly Hills, California, February 28, 2016.
Olivia Wilde, in Prabal Gurung, and Jason Sudeikis arrive for the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 88th annual Academy Awards ceremony in Beverly Hills, California, February 28, 2016.
Emily Blunt and Olivia Wilde, both in Michael Kors, arrive on the red carpet for the 2016 Costume Institute Benefit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on May 2, 2016.
Emily Blunt and Olivia Wilde, both in Michael Kors, arrive on the red carpet for the 2016 Costume Institute Benefit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on May 2, 2016.
Olivia Wilde arrives in Michael Kors to the 2017 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York on June 11 2017.
Olivia Wilde arrives in Michael Kors to the 2017 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York on June 11 2017.
Olivia Wilde, in Roberto Cavalli, and Jason Sudeikis arrive at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 90th annual Academy Awards ceremony in Beverly Hills, California, on March 4, 2018.
Olivia Wilde, in Roberto Cavalli, and Jason Sudeikis arrive at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 90th annual Academy Awards ceremony in Beverly Hills, California, on March 4, 2018.
Olivia Wilde wears Alexandre Vauthier for the screening of the movie 'Life Itself' during the 43rd annual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Canada, on September 8, 2018.
Olivia Wilde wears Alexandre Vauthier for the screening of the movie 'Life Itself' during the 43rd annual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Canada, on September 8, 2018.
Olivia Wilde arrives in Andrew Gn to the premiere of Amazon Studios' 'Life Itself' at ArcLight Cinerama Dome in Los Angeles, California, on September 13, 2018.
Olivia Wilde arrives in Andrew Gn to the premiere of Amazon Studios' 'Life Itself' at ArcLight Cinerama Dome in Los Angeles, California, on September 13, 2018.
Olivia Wilde arrives in Erdem for the 2019 Palm Springs International Film Festival in Palm Springs, California, on January 4, 2019.
Olivia Wilde arrives in Erdem for the 2019 Palm Springs International Film Festival in Palm Springs, California, on January 4, 2019.
Olivia Wilde wears Jonathan Cohen to the National Board Of Review Awards at Cipriani 42nd street in New York, New York, on January 8, 2019.
Olivia Wilde wears Jonathan Cohen to the National Board Of Review Awards at Cipriani 42nd street in New York, New York, on January 8, 2019.
Olivia Wilde, wearing Elie Saab, poses for photographers at the CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 4, 2019.
Olivia Wilde, wearing Elie Saab, poses for photographers at the CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 4, 2019.
Olivia Wilde dons Ralph Lauren for the 2019 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 1, 2019.
Olivia Wilde dons Ralph Lauren for the 2019 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 1, 2019.
Olivia Wilde attends the 'Booksmart' gala screening in Giambattista Valli at Picturehouse Central in London, England, on May 7, 2019.
Olivia Wilde attends the 'Booksmart' gala screening in Giambattista Valli at Picturehouse Central in London, England, on May 7, 2019.
Olivia Wilde, wearing Ralph Lauren Collection, attends the 11th Annual Governors Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, October 27, 2019.
Olivia Wilde, wearing Ralph Lauren Collection, attends the 11th Annual Governors Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, October 27, 2019.
Olivia Wilde, sporting a Valentino dress, attends the 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, January 12, 2020.
Olivia Wilde, sporting a Valentino dress, attends the 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, January 12, 2020.
Olivia Wilde, in a metallic skirt and St Roche cream jumper, and Margaret Qualley attend the 'Wake Up' premiere at Chefdance on January 24, 2020 in Park City, Utah.
Olivia Wilde, in a metallic skirt and St Roche cream jumper, and Margaret Qualley attend the 'Wake Up' premiere at Chefdance on January 24, 2020 in Park City, Utah.
Olivia Wilde, in a nude Fendi gown, attends the 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, February 8, 2020.
Olivia Wilde, in a nude Fendi gown, attends the 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, February 8, 2020.
Olivia Wilde, in a black Fendi gown, attends the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards ceremony in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020.
Olivia Wilde, in a black Fendi gown, attends the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards ceremony in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020.

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Olivia Wilde's style evolution in 53 photos: girl-next-door to red carpet master

The actress and director has evolved into a fashion star with undeniable ease

Farah Andrews
Farah Andrews

July 19, 2021

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Olivia Wilde, 37, may be making headlines for her relationship with Harry Styles, but her personal style is a story of its own.

The Booksmart director's acting career dates back to 2003, when she starred in The Girl Next Door, which is exactly what she looked like on the red carpet, in reserved dresses, light knits and a noughties suede jacket.

Click through the gallery above to chart Olivia Wilde's style evolution in 53 photos.

But it didn't take long for the House star to become a fashion darling. The actress regularly reaches for Gucci gowns for her red carpet outings, and also has a penchant for Michael Kors, Valentino and Fendi. Regionally, she has worn designs by Lebanese designer Elie Saab.

Like the majority of starlets, Wilde enjoyed bodycon and a mini-dress-heavy sartorial phase in the mid-2000s and early 2010s. In more recent years, boho dresses, sharp suits and metallic gowns have become her style staples. Plunging necklines, however, have been a Wilde thing through the years.

Off the red carpet, the actress who found fame in The OC, is happiest in jeans and trainers, and describes her style as that of "a teenager from the early aughts."

She says: "My most comfortable state is when I'm wearing low-rise jeans, sneakers, and a sweatshirt, in that, I am unstoppable. And if I'm in a high-waist jean, I can't let my gut expand."

While she is certainly chic, her singer boyfriend is also known for bringing it in the style stakes. Click through the gallery below to look back at Harry Styles' fashion evolution:

Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson of One Direction attend the Very fashion show at Victoria House on November 24, 2010 in London, England. Getty Images
Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson of One Direction attend the Very fashion show at Victoria House on November 24, 2010 in London, England. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in a skinny tie, attends the premiere of 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader' at Odeon Leicester Square on November 30, 2010 in London, England. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in a skinny tie, attends the premiere of 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader' at Odeon Leicester Square on November 30, 2010 in London, England. Getty Images
Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, wearing a relaxed shirt and jeans, Zayn Malik and Niall Horan attend the X Factor press conference at the Connaught Hotel on December 9, 2010 in London, England. Getty Images
Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, wearing a relaxed shirt and jeans, Zayn Malik and Niall Horan attend the X Factor press conference at the Connaught Hotel on December 9, 2010 in London, England. Getty Images
Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles, in a grey blazer, attend the Jingle Bell Ball at O2 Arena on December 4, 2011 in London, England. Getty Images
Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles, in a grey blazer, attend the Jingle Bell Ball at O2 Arena on December 4, 2011 in London, England. Getty Images
Niall Horan, Harry Styles, in a three-piece suit and bow tie, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne attend the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena on February 21, 2012 in London, England. Getty Images
Niall Horan, Harry Styles, in a three-piece suit and bow tie, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne attend the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena on February 21, 2012 in London, England. Getty Images
Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, in a blue blazer and bow tie, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson arrive at the Logie Awards at the Crown Palladium on April 15, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images
Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, in a blue blazer and bow tie, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson arrive at the Logie Awards at the Crown Palladium on April 15, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in a preppy blazer, performs at Hisense Arena on April 16, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in a preppy blazer, performs at Hisense Arena on April 16, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in Burberry, arrives at the Burberry fashion show at Kensington Gardens on September 17, 2012 in London, England. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in Burberry, arrives at the Burberry fashion show at Kensington Gardens on September 17, 2012 in London, England. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in a cardigan and T-shirt, attends a press conference to promote the album 'Take Me Home' in Tokyo, Japan, on January 18, 2013. EPA
Harry Styles, in a cardigan and T-shirt, attends a press conference to promote the album 'Take Me Home' in Tokyo, Japan, on January 18, 2013. EPA
Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles, in skinny jeans, attend the NRJ Music Awards at Palais des Festivals on January 26, 2013 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles, in skinny jeans, attend the NRJ Music Awards at Palais des Festivals on January 26, 2013 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in a Burberry shirt, attends the "One Direction: This is Us" premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on August 20, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in a Burberry shirt, attends the "One Direction: This is Us" premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on August 20, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
Kelly Osbourne and Harry Styles, in a simple tee and jeans, attend the House of Holland show during London Fashion Week on September 14, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
Kelly Osbourne and Harry Styles, in a simple tee and jeans, attend the House of Holland show during London Fashion Week on September 14, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in Burberry, arrives at the Burberry show during London Fashion Week at Kensington Gardens on September 16, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in Burberry, arrives at the Burberry show during London Fashion Week at Kensington Gardens on September 16, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in Saint Laurent, attends the British Fashion Awards at London Coliseum on December 2, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in Saint Laurent, attends the British Fashion Awards at London Coliseum on December 2, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in Burberry, attends the Burberry show at London Fashion Week at Kensington Gardens on February 17, 2014 in London, England. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in Burberry, attends the Burberry show at London Fashion Week at Kensington Gardens on February 17, 2014 in London, England. Getty Images
Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne and Harry Styles, in a slogan tee, pose prior to performing at Wembley Stadium on June 8, 2014 in London, England. Getty Images
Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne and Harry Styles, in a slogan tee, pose prior to performing at Wembley Stadium on June 8, 2014 in London, England. Getty Images
Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik and Harry Styles, in Saint Laurent, attend The Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium on November 13, 2014 in London, England. Getty Images
Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik and Harry Styles, in Saint Laurent, attend The Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium on November 13, 2014 in London, England. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in an embroidered jacket, arrives for the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on November 23, 2014. EPA
Harry Styles, in an embroidered jacket, arrives for the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on November 23, 2014. EPA
Harry Styles, in Lanvin, attends the British Fashion Awards at London Coliseum on December 1, 2014 in London, England. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in Lanvin, attends the British Fashion Awards at London Coliseum on December 1, 2014 in London, England. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in Louis Vuitton, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan attend the 40 Principales Awards photocall at the Barclaycard Centre on December 12, 2014 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in Louis Vuitton, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan attend the 40 Principales Awards photocall at the Barclaycard Centre on December 12, 2014 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in Gucci, arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theatre on November 22, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in Gucci, arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theatre on November 22, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images
Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, Niall Horan and Harry Styles, in a Rolling Stones tee, attend a press conference in Mexico City, Mexico, on November 25, 2015. EPA
Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, Niall Horan and Harry Styles, in a Rolling Stones tee, attend a press conference in Mexico City, Mexico, on November 25, 2015. EPA
Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, in pinstripe flares, and Niall Horan attend the BBC Music Awards at Genting Arena on December 10, 2015 in Birmingham, England. Getty Images
Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, in pinstripe flares, and Niall Horan attend the BBC Music Awards at Genting Arena on December 10, 2015 in Birmingham, England. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in Gucci, arrives at the 'Dunkirk' premiere at Odeon Leicester Square on July 13, 2017 in London, England. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in Gucci, arrives at the 'Dunkirk' premiere at Odeon Leicester Square on July 13, 2017 in London, England. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in Givenchy, performs during the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at Mercedes-Benz Arena on November 20, 2017 in Shanghai, China. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in Givenchy, performs during the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at Mercedes-Benz Arena on November 20, 2017 in Shanghai, China. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in Gucci, attends the iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 22, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in Gucci, attends the iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 22, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in Alexander McQueen, arrives at the Aria Awards at The Star on November 28, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in Alexander McQueen, arrives at the Aria Awards at The Star on November 28, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in Gucci, and Stevie Nicks at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Brooklyn, New York, on March 29, 2019. Reuters
Harry Styles, in Gucci, and Stevie Nicks at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Brooklyn, New York, on March 29, 2019. Reuters
Harry Styles, in Gucci, attends the Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, US, on May 6, 2019. Reuters
Harry Styles, in Gucci, attends the Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, US, on May 6, 2019. Reuters
Harry Styles, in Gucci, attends the Brit Awards at The O2 Arena on February 18, 2020 in London, England. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in Gucci, attends the Brit Awards at The O2 Arena on February 18, 2020 in London, England. Getty Images
Roman Kemp and Harry Styles, in Gucci, attend the Brits after-party at The Standard on February 18, 2020 in London, England. Getty Images
Roman Kemp and Harry Styles, in Gucci, attend the Brits after-party at The Standard on February 18, 2020 in London, England. Getty Images
Harry Styles, in Gucci, performs on NBC's 'Today' show on February 26, 2020, in New York, US. AP
Harry Styles, in Gucci, performs on NBC's 'Today' show on February 26, 2020, in New York, US. AP




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UAE squad: Lucas Waddington (Dubai Exiles), Gio Fourie (Exiles), Craig Nutt (Abu Dhabi Harlequins), Phil Brady (Harlequins), Daniel Perry (Dubai Hurricanes), Esekaia Dranibota (Harlequins), Matt Mills (Exiles), Jaen Botes (Exiles), Kristian Stinson (Exiles), Murray Reason (Abu Dhabi Saracens), Dave Knight (Hurricanes), Ross Samson (Jebel Ali Dragons), DuRandt Gerber (Exiles), Saki Naisau (Dragons), Andrew Powell (Hurricanes), Emosi Vacanau (Harlequins), Niko Volavola (Dragons), Matt Richards (Dragons), Luke Stevenson (Harlequins), Josh Ives (Dubai Sports City Eagles), Sean Stevens (Saracens), Thinus Steyn (Exiles)

Polarised public

31% in UK say BBC is biased to left-wing views

19% in UK say BBC is biased to right-wing views

19% in UK say BBC is not biased at all

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Financial considerations before buying a property

Buyers should try to pay as much in cash as possible for a property, limiting the mortgage value to as little as they can afford. This means they not only pay less in interest but their monthly costs are also reduced. Ideally, the monthly mortgage payment should not exceed 20 per cent of the purchaser’s total household income, says Carol Glynn, founder of Conscious Finance Coaching.

“If it’s a rental property, plan for the property to have periods when it does not have a tenant. Ensure you have enough cash set aside to pay the mortgage and other costs during these periods, ideally at least six months,” she says. 

Also, shop around for the best mortgage interest rate. Understand the terms and conditions, especially what happens after any introductory periods, Ms Glynn adds.

Using a good mortgage broker is worth the investment to obtain the best rate available for a buyer’s needs and circumstances. A good mortgage broker will help the buyer understand the terms and conditions of the mortgage and make the purchasing process efficient and easier. 

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The specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cyl, 48V hybrid

Transmission: eight-speed automatic

Power: 325bhp

Torque: 450Nm

Price: Dh359,000

On sale: now 

The specs

Engine: 3.8-litre twin-turbo flat-six

Power: 650hp at 6,750rpm

Torque: 800Nm from 2,500-4,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch auto

Fuel consumption: 11.12L/100km

Price: From Dh796,600

On sale: now

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$1,000 award for 1,000 days on madrasa portal

Daily cash awards of $1,000 dollars will sweeten the Madrasa e-learning project by tempting more pupils to an education portal to deepen their understanding of math and sciences.

School children are required to watch an educational video each day and answer a question related to it. They then enter into a raffle draw for the $1,000 prize.

“We are targeting everyone who wants to learn. This will be $1,000 for 1,000 days so there will be a winner every day for 1,000 days,” said Sara Al Nuaimi, project manager of the Madrasa e-learning platform that was launched on Tuesday by the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, to reach Arab pupils from kindergarten to grade 12 with educational videos.  

“The objective of the Madrasa is to become the number one reference for all Arab students in the world. The 5,000 videos we have online is just the beginning, we have big ambitions. Today in the Arab world there are 50 million students. We want to reach everyone who is willing to learn.”

So what is Spicy Chickenjoy?

Just as McDonald’s has the Big Mac, Jollibee has Spicy Chickenjoy – a piece of fried chicken that’s crispy and spicy on the outside and comes with a side of spaghetti, all covered in tomato sauce and topped with sausage slices and ground beef. It sounds like a recipe that a child would come up with, but perhaps that’s the point – a flavourbomb combination of cheap comfort foods. Chickenjoy is Jollibee’s best-selling product in every country in which it has a presence.
 

The rules on fostering in the UAE

A foster couple or family must:

  • be Muslim, Emirati and be residing in the UAE
  • not be younger than 25 years old
  • not have been convicted of offences or crimes involving moral turpitude
  • be free of infectious diseases or psychological and mental disorders
  • have the ability to support its members and the foster child financially
  • undertake to treat and raise the child in a proper manner and take care of his or her health and well-being
  • A single, divorced or widowed Muslim Emirati female, residing in the UAE may apply to foster a child if she is at least 30 years old and able to support the child financially
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Muslim Council of Elders condemns terrorism on religious sites

The Muslim Council of Elders has strongly condemned the criminal attacks on religious sites in Britain.

It firmly rejected “acts of terrorism, which constitute a flagrant violation of the sanctity of houses of worship”.

“Attacking places of worship is a form of terrorism and extremism that threatens peace and stability within societies,” it said.

The council also warned against the rise of hate speech, racism, extremism and Islamophobia. It urged the international community to join efforts to promote tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

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Founder: Muhammad Khalid
Based: Abu Dhabi
Sector: Generative AI
Initial investment: Undisclosed
Investment stage: Series A
Investors: Core42
Current number of staff: 47
 
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War on waste

Qosty Byogaani

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Starring: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater

Rating: 4/5

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Who has lived at The Bishops Avenue?
  • George Sainsbury of the supermarket dynasty, sugar magnate William Park Lyle and actress Dame Gracie Fields were residents in the 1930s when the street was only known as ‘Millionaires’ Row’.
  • Then came the international super rich, including the last king of Greece, Constantine II, the Sultan of Brunei and Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal who was at one point ranked the third richest person in the world.
  • Turkish tycoon Halis Torprak sold his mansion for £50m in 2008 after spending just two days there. The House of Saud sold 10 properties on the road in 2013 for almost £80m.
  • Other residents have included Iraqi businessman Nemir Kirdar, singer Ariana Grande, holiday camp impresario Sir Billy Butlin, businessman Asil Nadir, Paul McCartney’s former wife Heather Mills. 
Hunting park to luxury living
  • Land was originally the Bishop of London's hunting park, hence the name
  • The road was laid out in the mid 19th Century, meandering through woodland and farmland
  • Its earliest houses at the turn of the 20th Century were substantial detached properties with extensive grounds

 

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