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agustdakasuga · 4 years

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Between the Bloodshed | Chapter 7

Genre: Mafia!AU, Angst, Romance, Fluff

Pairing: OT7 x Reader

Characters: Doctor!Reader, Gangster!Namjoon, Gangster!Seokjin, Gangster!Yoongi, Gangster!Hoseok, Gangster!Jimin, Gangster!Taehyung, Gangster!Jungkook

Summary: Being a freelance doctor, this was just supposed to be any other job, helping a private client and taking care of him through his recovery. But you were not expecting to get caught in something so much darker that would change your life entirely.

Going with your parents to an event, you didn’t think to meet some familiar faces there. And finally, the 7 boys get to see the family that you refused to speak about.

Warning: This story is fictional and has nothing to do with real life events or the actual members of BTS. It may contain depictions of violence, blood shed/ gore and mentions of abuse. Please read at your own discretion.

The dreaded friday morning finally came. Your mother had spent the whole night before on the phone with you, squealing excitedly about the dress she chose for you.

“I’ll see you tonight, Kookie.” You stroked his head, making sure the rabbit had enough food and water for the day. Adjusting your hair in the mirror, you cringed slightly at yourself, clad in a light blue sundress your mother always liked. You slung your bag over your shoulder and headed out the door.

“Can I have a coffee to go, please?” You ordered. The maid bowed and scurried off to make your regular iced coffee order.

“Woah.” Jungkook came down.

“One word and you’ll be unconscious.” You grumbled. He choked, whistling innocently instead.

“Have a nice day, agashi.” The maid placed your to-go container on the counter. You nodded your head and took a sip. When you turned to head to the front door, you saw 7 pairs of eyes staring at you.

“What?” You hissed.

“Nothing.” Taehyung shook his head. You rolled your eyes, walking to the front to wear your shoes.

“I’ll be back tonight.” You mumbled, giving a backwards wave before leaving the house. Your father was already waiting by his car for you. You gave a small wave and headed over. Without a word, your father just gave an acknowledging nod and entered the car. That was your relationship, strictly professional. Frankly, you were thankful for that.

“Your mom is very excited for you to visit.” He said as he started to drive.

“I know. Work gets busy so it’s hard to stop by.” You shrugged, putting your seatbelt on.

“This family seems well off.” He commented.

“Well, I’m sure you’ve heard of them. They aren’t exactly hidden from public eye in terms of their achievements and wealth. 7 young men, rich beyond belief.” You scoffed.

“I do know them, do you?”

“I would like to think I do. Working for them has been a pleasure, so far. For young men, they keep things very professional.” You said. Your parents always tried to convince you to work in a normal hospital, they always believed your skills should be displayed for others to see.

“You declined your mother’s invitation for that surgical seminar?”

“She has other surgeons under her that are equally, if not more, qualified than me. It’ll benefit them better if one of them were elected to go instead of me.” You explained. Your father pursed his lips.

The car pulled up to the house. It wasn’t a mansion but it was still a rather big property that your parents owned.

“(y/n)!” Your mother ran out to greet you with a hug.

“Omma.” You hesitantly wrapped your arms around her. She chuckled, pulling away as she held your hands in hers. Patting the back of your hands, she led you into the house.

“You look healthy.” She complimented.

“Thank you.” You gave a small smile. There was an array of dishes on the dining table, ready for you to arrive for a meal. You went to help bring the bowls of rice out. Even if it was awkward with your parents, it was nice to have a sit down, family style meal. Your parents sat opposite you, together, while you sat across the table.

“The car will be picking us up at 7pm.” Your father said. You nodded your head, chewing the end of your chopstick to stop yourself from saying something you would regret.

“Stop that, (y/n). It’s a bad habit.” Your mother scolded. You removed the metal from your mouth, picking the foods instead.

“That’s a nice bracelet.” Your mother smiled.

“Oh, yeah... Just a token gift from a friend.” You shrugged it off. Through the rest of the meal, you listened to your parents talk about what they have been up to at work, in an attempt to persuade you to work with them.

“You didn’t accept my invitation for that seminar. It’s prestigious, (y/n), that’s why I want you to go.” Your mother said.

“One of your surgeons under you would benefit better from it than me, omma. Besides, I’m under a contract to work with my client now. It wouldn’t be responsible of me to just leave for a two week seminar like that.” You scoffed, putting a scoop of rice into your mouth.

"Have you spoken to your brother recently?” Your father asked. You shook your head. Your brother didn’t live in Korea, he lived in the UK with his family.

“Well, he has been helping with a lot of big cases in the queen’s court. They may even fly him to the States to give a seminar to some prestigious universities.” He informed.

“I see...” Your brother wasn’t a doctor like you but he was a big-shot lawyer that worked on tons of famous court cases.

“He says he wants to visit in a few weeks. You should be here so we can have a nice dinner together. Jumin might want to have the baby here.” Your mother said excitedly.

“Oh, really...” You weren’t really interested at the thought of your sister-in-law having her second child here.

“And you can help too.”

“Omma, I’m working, I told you. I can’t be here just to take care of her new born.” You sighed. You loved your sister-in-law but having to live in a house with her, her new born and your nephew while your brother is here, will be torture for you with your parents constantly telling you how much greater they are compared to you.

RINGGGGGGG

“Sorry, work call.” You stood up and stepped aside to answer your phone.

“Hello?”

“Am I interrupting? You just sound like you’re having the time of your life. ”

“Ha... ha... sure. But no, you’re to interrupting, you called at the perfect time, actually. What’s up? Someone dead or close to being dead?” You asked. Jimin laughed at your joke.

“Unfortunately, no. Yoongi hyung is complaining about pain so I just wanted to ask if there is anything I can give him.”

“Well, considering my medicine safe keys are with me, there’s no much you can do. Oh wait, Jin has a spare set. You can get him to open it. Look for the green bottle labelled ‘Celebrex’ or celecoxib. Give him one and that should be enough until I come back tonight.” You instructed.

“Wait, how come only Jin hyung gets to have a spare set of keys?”

“As the oldest, I would trust that he is responsible enough to not have a feast with my pills.” You scoffed.

“I’m hurt that you don’t think we’re responsible enough.”

“That doesn’t make me feel guilty at all. Anyway, let me know how Yoongi is. For now, ask him to wear his sling.” You told Jimin. You wouldn’t mind Yoongi having to call you home to help him.

“He’s still able to curse at us so we should be fine.”

“Bummer.” You mumbled. With another laugh, Jimin hung up. You sighed, returning to the table.

“Your dad just got called in for an emergency.” Your mother informed as she cleared up the dishes. You nodded your head, watching your father put his coat on and grab his work bag. With a small wave of acknowledgement, he slipped his shoes on and left. Your parents were both workaholics, they were always highly praised for their work ethics.

“So, any partners yet?” Your mother asked as you helped her with the dishes.

“Omma, you know I’m not looking for anyone now. I’m very much involved in my work like you and dad.” You said.

“But still, with our busy schedules as residents, your father and I were able to get married and start a family. If not, you and your brother wouldn’t even be here.” She let out a small laugh.

“I know. But oppa already made you a grandma with Jisung (nephew), with another on the way. There’s no rush for me.” You shrugged.

“It’ll still be nice.”

“I’m gonna rest in my room for a little bit.” You dried your hands and headed up to your room. Conversations like these with your parents were just suffocating and tiresome.

“I need to get out of this.” You changed out of your dress and slipped on some shorts with an oversized hoodie.

BEEP BEEP

‘Jimin said you’re having the time of your life. - Hoseok’

‘Yes, I am. And are you supposed to be texting me when I’m off duty? A little unprofessional, don’t you think, Mr Jung? - (y/n)’

‘If you can do wellness checks on us, I can do it on you too. But if you need saving with a ‘medical emergency’ to come back to the house, I’m sure I can injure someone for you. Maybe Jungkook or Jimin can take the bullet. I’ll make sure it’s not fatal. - Hoseok’

‘It’s just visiting my parents. I think I can handle it. But I’m oddly touched that you’re willing to do that for me. Someone kissing a*s here? - (y/n)’

‘With you? NEVERRRRRRR. - Hoseok’

“(y/n)? I wanted to show you your dress that I picked out for you.” Your mother was at your door. Leaving your phone on your bed, you went over and opened the door for her.

“Look.” She unzipped the cloth covering and revealed the dark blue dress that she picked out for you. It was off shoulder with a flowy skirt.

“It’s nice.” You forced a smile.

“I knew you would like it.” She grinned, patting your head. Going to your closet, she hung it up, digging through whatever shoes you had left behind to match the dress. She placed the shoes at the bottom of the dress.

“I trust that you can do your hair and make up on your own?” She raised an eyebrow.

“Of course.” You shrugged.

“Tonight, it’s a gala event to celebrate the approval of a new health campus to be opened. Governors, sponsors and potential candidates for the board of directors will be attending. It’s a rather big event. A lot of big names will be there so naturally, a lot of press ” Your mother informed. You nodded your head, wondering if you would see 7 familiar faces there as well.

“Your father is a potential candidate for the new psychiatric unit head.” She continued.

“I’m sure he would love for you to be under him. He can definitely get you a good position under his team. Or you could be under my team when I make the move over.” She looked at you.

“Wait, both of you are moving over to this new health campus?” You asked, completely ignoring her persuading you to work under them.

“That’s the plan.” She shrugged.

“But you’ve been with Korea University Hospital for like... ever. And dad’s already in the board of directors for Seoul Institute of Mental Health.” You frowned slightly.

“Well, when a better opportunity comes up, means it’s time to move on.” Your mother place her hand over yours.

You had done your hair, neatly braiding it and pinning it up. Sitting in front of your vanity, you did some light make up on your face, finishing off with some shimmering lip gloss.

“Time to change.” You went to your closet and fished the blue dress out fo the cloth covering. You slipped it on, smoothing down the skirt with your hands and staring at your reflection to make sure that nothing was out of place. Your parents would want everything to be pristine for a good impression.

“(y/n)! Are you ready?” Your mother called.

“Coming!” Picking up your shoes in your hands, you carried your small bag and headed downstairs.

“I knew it was a good pick.” Your mother clasped her hands together with sparkling eyes as she saw you approaching. Even your father nodded in approval at your appearance.

“Thanks.” You murmured.

“Let’s go.” Your father held his arm out to your mother, who hooked arms with him, and walked out. You simply walked behind them silently. A limousine was ready on the drive way with a driver standing there, opening the door for the three of you to enter. You sat opposite your parents, your hands resting in your lap. Your fingers fiddled with your bracelet.

“Sir, madam, agashi.” The car came to a stop. Through the tinted window, you saw a row of reporters ready at the entrance of the building. You took a deep breath as the chauffeur opened the door.

“We’ll answer a few questions then head in. Just smile and answer things briefly.” Your father said to you. You nodded and stepped out.

“Mr (y/l/n)!” Reporters called out.

“Is it true that you’re a potential candidate for the new health campus’ psychiatric department?” You stood by the side, a small smile as your father answered questions.

“Right this way.” The security cut off the questions after a few minutes. You let out a sigh of relief.

“Let’s go say hi.” Your mother didn’t let you out of her sight, dragging you to meet old men that possibly decided her and your father’s future job positions. All you could do was smile and shake their hands.

“(y/n), you remember Jaewon?” Your mother smiled, bringing forth a young man in a suit to you. You internally rolled your eyes, here we go. Every event you went to seemed to be a matchmaking opportunity for your mother. She would be very delighted to wed you off.

“Jaewon?” You tilted your head.

“He was in my cardio-thoracic team but went to the States 5 years ago for a partnership.” She reminded.

“Ah, yes.” You smiled and shook his hand. You’ve seen him a few times. Your mother had even invited him over for a couple of meals when youw ere still living with her.

“How are you, (y/n)? You look amazing.” He complimented.

“I’m doing good, thank you. You don’t look so bad yourself. I’m glad you still speak Korean fluently.” You raised your eyebrows.

“(y/n)!” Your mother sent you a disapproving look while Jaewon blinked but laughed, nodding his head. Soon, you saw your mother abandoning you to join your father, leaving you to converse with Jaewon.

“Where are you working now?”

“Private.” You said, taking a glass of champagne and sipping it. Jaewon nodded his head.

“Right, you worked with private clients right? As like their in-house, family physician. I know your mother told me that you weren’t comfortable working in a public place. So you turned down a lot of good job opportunities at prestigious hospitals.” Jaewon sipped from his own glass. You frowned slightly, what exactly was he hinting at?

“What you hear from my mother is what she thinks she knows about my job. Anything to try and convince someone to persuade me to work under them.” You chuckled.

“That’s not-”

“Sorry, may I interrupt?” A new voice came. There was whispers and murmurs around you. That voice was all too familiar.

“I was wondering if I was going to see you here.” You smirked, turning around to face 7, all too familiar, men. Jimin winked at you while Hoseok flashed his blinding smile. Jaewon looked confused.

“Of course we would be here. Sponsors are the main invited guests, you know?” Yoongi spoke first.

“You know them, (y/n)?” Jaewon asked.

“Know them? I live with them. Unfortunately.” You rolled your eyes. Jaewon’s eyes widened at your statement. Jungkook placed his arm around your waist, staring Jaewon down.

“I told you about the touching.” You glared at the youngest, elbowing his ribs. Still, he didn’t lose his composure and just calmly moved away.

“Well, bye!” Namjoon gave a friendly smile before pulling you away. You gave Jaewon a backwards wave, following the boys to another side of the room. Once you were away from most of the crowd, you let out a sigh of relief, shaking your head while the boys just gave you amused smiles.

“When you said you had friday night plans, we didn’t expect to see you here, doc.” Jin smiled.

“Let’s just say, I didn’t come here willingly.” You snorted.

“Are your parents sponsors?” Taehyung asked.

“No, they aren’t. They’re supposedly part of the new health campus’ head department team so they’re here to butter people up.” You crossed your arms. The boys weren’t surprised by how honest you were.

“But you look nice.” Jimin smiled.

“Stop or I will stab your eye. Also, how’s the shoulder Yoongo?” You changed the subject. Yoongi shrugged his good shoulder and you nodded your head with a small smile.

“(y/n).” Someone called.

“Dad.” You turned to see your father. He raised an eyebrow and you sighed, walking over to him.

“I didn’t know you were friends with our sponsors? They’re one of the new campus’ biggest sponsors, you know? Young entrepreneurs with big names.” Your father said. You shrugged.

“I don’t know if I would call them friends. But they’re the clients I’m working with now. Honestly, didn’t even know that they were coming or that they were sponsors.” You blinked at him. Your father nodded, turning on his business smile before walking over to the 7 young men. They all shook hands with your father, exchanging formalities.

“I had no idea my daughter was working for the family.” He laughed.

“Yes, she’s one of our best employees. It’s a pleasure having her work with us.” Namjoon complimented and you mentally scoffed.

“She could use that talent in a hospital but refuses, sadly.” Your dad joked and you rolled your eyes.

“Shall we get some food?” Jungkook offered. You nodded and headed over to the buffet table with him and Taehyung, leaving your dad to talk to Namjoon and the others.

“This is boring.” Taehyung complained.

“You would think that with how many events you guys have been to, that you’re used to all this. I haven’t been to many and I am.” You shrugged, picking up a piece of cheese and putting it into your mouth. Taehyung and Jungkook laughed, they knew you hated being here from the moment they saw you.

“Shall we get out of here?” Jungkook wriggled his eyebrows.

“I would actually like to live another day so count me out. I’m here only for my parents and I plan to see to that until the end of the night.” You stated. Taehyung handed you a glass of wine.

“(y/n), I was looking for you.” Your mother came. You placed the glass down, stepping away from Taehyung and Jungkook.

“What’s wrong, omma?”

“You... know them?” She cast a brief glance to the two young men behind you, who had now been surrounded by other young girls that wanted at least half of the attention they gave you.

“My current clients.” You shrugged.

“I see... Only clients?”

“Yes, omma. You know I don’t mix business with personal relations. Everything is strictly professional.” You assured her. She nodded her head. You couldn’t tell if she was relieved or disappointed by what you said.

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marueonmain · 4 years

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Bottom Line ~ Memeulous

Summary: George is concerned about Y/N’s well-being but does not know how to approach or handle the situation.

Pairing: memeulous x reader

Warning: !!DO NOT IGNORE!! MAJOR TRIGGER WARNING - EATING DISORDER(S)

Word Count: 1.2k

Whether or not youtubers are classified as celebrities, four million people is still a lot of people. It is about five times the seating capacity of all Premier League stadiums combined.

Naturally, there was overlap between George’s four million followers and the one and a half million people who viewed Alex’s video on instagram fitness influencer Ashley Nocera. It was an entertaining video with an interesting segment where the flatmates weighed themselves on camera.

“I think George—I think we’re legally dead.”

It was a joke, of course, to which the younger laughed, and the older argued. Both men were fine weight-wise: just on the lighter side of what would be a ‘normal’ weight range for their height and sex.

While it was fun for George to angrily defend himself whenever he was called small or to push the ironic narrative of being massive, it was not in truth something he cared about. As long as he had skin to keep his organs in and bones to hold the skin up, that was all that mattered to him.

It was Alex who first pointed out that his girlfriend might not see it the same. George was not observant, but following that conversation, he tried a little harder, and he noticed some things.

Y/N bought two new identical shirts – seemingly the same fit and size as ones she already had just in different colours – but these did not fit her. She also twice blew up at him for changing dinner plans as if it were his fault the restaurant was closed or too busy to seat them.

“Are you not dressed? We got to go.” Y/N chirped, fiddling with putting her earring in as she emerged from the ensuite into the bedroom.

“You’re not eating as much as you should.” And there it was out in the open. George did not have time to even think how best to approach the topic before his concern overrode his rationale and took control of his mouth – spilling the words out messily.

Y/N shrugged, “Yeah.”

“Well…isn't that like…a problem?”

“Maybe, but I’m not going to deal with that right now.” She finished with her earring and crossed the room to her small shoe collection. “If we don’t leave soon, we’re going to be late.”

“We’re not leaving Y/N. We need to at least talk about it.”

“Now?” A frustrated sigh rumbled through her throat. She threw her hands up in mock surrender and resigned, “Fine. What do you want to say?”

“You know we were together all Saturday and Sunday, and I never saw you eat more than a bowl of cereal and a banana.”

Y/N scoffed, shaking her head she asked, “Is that it? What you’re worried about? You know I don’t eat a lot. Never have. Besides, we ordered in pizza Sunday night, remember?”

“You had two slices!” George spoke sharp and loud before pulling himself back down. “I just—I don’t want you to feel like you can’t talk to me. Even if you think it doesn’t matter or it doesn’t make sense, you can tell me. I haven’t been where you are, and I’m not sure what we’re meant to do from here, but I’m all in for you.”

“We do nothing. I’m fine; I’ve been dealing with this for years.”

“By ‘this,’ you mean your eating disorder.” He did not know how she could be so casual about something so serious.

“I can handle myself.”

“Obviously not. You don’t think I’ve noticed how you started having to wear a belt with all your jeans else they fall right off you? Or how you always change clothes in the other room?”

“Fuck off.” Y/N snapped; the blinds of offhand indifference were ripped down to reveal the blinding light of an angry sun. “Look at you, George. Look at your friends! Attractive, successful social media influencers. I’m not dumb. Ok? I know the type of women who get with guys like you – they’re graceful, camera-ready goddesses. They’re not fat.”

The last word broke off in her mouth and shattered against the floor. Tears sprung to her eyes, and she was quick to turn from George and wipe them with the back of her hand. All the while, her set jaw, and tense muscles worked to maintain her previous unfalteringly stern expression.

All George could muster amidst his bewilderment was a meek, “You’re not fat.”

“I know. Why do you think that is?”

“You don’t understand. You’re noticeably thinner. It’s enough that people are asking me if you’re alright. A quarter of the comments on the last video you were in are accusing me of like forcing diet pills down your throat or other bullshit. Even Will and Alex and them have brought it up.”

“Oh, I see.” Y/N barked out a short, humorless laugh. “So, this isn’t even about me. It’s about you. How you look to your friends. Got it.”

“They’re our friends, and they’re worried about you; I’m worried about you.”

“Well, I’m not going to change. Alright? Bottom line. I know what I’m doing. I know my body and what works for me and what makes me feel good about myself. There’s nothing you can say that’s going to change my mind now, so let’s just leave it. Forget about it and go. We’re already late.”

It took another few moments for either to speak as it seemed the subject was dropped altogether. Y/N collected her keys and wallet up in her hands while George changed his shirt. And both moved to leave.

The solemn silence between them broke just as Y/N locked the door behind them.

“I’m breaking up with you,” George said.

His hard-hitting gaze coaxed a temporary softness from Y/N. Her shoulders relaxed, even turning inward, a hesitant smile on her lips as she searched his face for the joke. “That’s not funny.”

“I’m serious. If you refuse to get better, to even try, then I’m not going to be there while you make yourself worse.”

“You don’t mean that.”

“Sure, I do. Bye, Y/N.” George took a step backwards, before turning around completely and walking up the hall toward the stairwell. He did not even want to share a ride down in the lift with her.

And Y/N did not call after him like in a romantic comedy, nor did she follow him with an intense desire to proclaim a new outlook, a changed perspective on the situation. Her feet remained planted, and her mouth shut. She did not see it for the ultimatum it was – at least not at first.

Y/N: alright, I get it, v dramatic. You made your point Y/N: this is so stupid! Y/N: don’t be a dick. text me back. Y/N: you’re serious? All this over what 3kgs??? Y/N: Fuck you!! I don’t care I’ll go out by myself!

Y/N: answer the phone. Coward. Y/N: must be hard to ghost me on every platform

Y/N: ok I get it Y/N: isn’t 72hours a fair punishment? come by so we can make up.

Y/N: answer the phone. Y/N: George, I get it. I’m not alright Y/N: I’m sorry, Answer the phone, and we can talk, please!

Y/N: I need help Y/N: I’ve made an appointment with a psychiatrist. Y/N: she specializes in eating disorders.

George: When’s the appointment?

Y/N: Thursday @ 11

George: I’ll be at yours with the uber at 10. I’m sorry too.

Eating Disorder Helplines UK: 0808 801 0677 USA: 800.931.2237 Canada: 1-866-NEDIC-20

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kayliemusing · 3 years

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42: top 3s

1: Top 3 ice cream flavors - classic vanilla, birthday cake/birthday batter, bubblegum

2: Top 3 Disney Movies - Mulan, Onward, Soul (but this changes frequently lol)

3: Top 3 vacation destinations - I've never been outside of my home country so I'll say my top 3 DREAM destinations: NYC, Hawaii, a random countryside in either France or the UK

4: Top 3 places to shop - Dynamite, Sephora, Winners/Homesense

5: Top 3 subjects of study/classes to take - English/anything creative writing related, Interior Decorating/Design, Communications?

6: Top 3 make up products - YSL Touche Eclat Foundation, literally any Mac Lipstick but it has to be matte, & Fenty Beauty contour stick

7: Top 3 music artists - Taylor Swift - Of Monsters and Men - The Lumineers

8: Top 3 spices/herbs - Cinnamon - Nutmeg (literally tastes like autumn) - Paprika

9: Top 3 drinks - Diet Coke - Hot Chocolate - Vanilla Bean Frappe

10: Top 3 apps to use - Instagram - Pinterest -iBooks

11: Top 3 months of the year - May, October, December

12: Top 3 clothing items - My black/white turtle neck, high waisted jeans, plaid blazer

13: Top 3 binge perfect tv shows - Bones, Supernatural, Brooklyn Nine Nine

14: Top 3 romantic dates - (I've never been on a date but if I had, it would be this) Evening walk, late night drive, late night coffee date (tbh anything at night feels romantic)

15: Top 3 kinds of flower - Water lilies, cherry blossoms, roses

16: Top 3 christmas movies - A Christmas Carol (2009), Home Alone, The Polar Express

17: Top 3 OTPs - Nesta and Cassian from ACOTAR series by SJM, Manon and Dorian from Throne of Glass series by SJM, Casteel and Poppy from From Blood and Ash series by JLM.

18: Top 3 quotes to describe your life - "I write not to find, but to leave" by Scherezade Siobhan - "I want to be myself again. I want to be six. I want to stop knowing everything I know" by Catherynne M. Valente - "The truth is, I pretend to be a cynic, but I am really a dreamer who is terrified of wanting something she may never get" by Joanna Hoffman.

19: Top 3 characteristics you love about yourself - my kindness bc it's not surface level kindness, but actually something deeply rooted within me - my resilience even tho sometimes it doesn't feel like resilience - my loyalty bc it is a hard as steel kind of loyalty

20: Top 3 kinds of candy - Maltesers, Kit kats, smarties

21: Top 3 ways to exercise/ be active - Walking, dancing, mowing the lawn/shoveling the sidewalk

22: Top 3 spirit animals - wolf, hummingbird, tiger (i googled it bc i didn't know and i was scared it was a joke but)

23: Top 3 petnames - I like 'lovebug', 'love', 'sweetheart'

24: Top 3 books read outside of school - The Hating Game by Sally Thorne, A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas but viewers discretion is advised, Crush by Richard Siken

25: Top 3 most used websites - Youtube, Tumblr, Pinterest

26: Top 3 people you last texted - my mom, my bestie megan, and my sister bc they're the only people i text...

27: Top 3 hashtags you use - the only time i use hashtags is if i'm trying to promote some of my writing so I'll usually use writingcommunity, writersonig, poetryonig lol

28: Top 3 instagram accounts you follow - Trista Mateer, Griefmother, obviously taylor swift

29: Top 3 guilty pleasures - buzzfeed quizzes, early 2000s music, romance novels

30: Top 3 summer activities - Going to the zoo, long evening walks, campfires and s'mores

31: Top 3 things to draw/doodle - hearts, flowers, random swirls bc it's the only thing i can doodle...

32: Top 3 aesthetics - cityscape aesthetic, autumn aesthetic, rustic aesthetic

33: Top 3 things you'd buy if you gained three million dollars - a new car, a condo, another cat

34: Top 3 ways to treat yourself - facial, a large bag of maltesers, buying the makeup i really want but have been putting off

35: Top 3 celebrity crushes - Evan Peters, Matthew Daddario, henry cavill

36: Top 3 books from your childhood - Love You Forever by Robert Munsch, The Big Friendly Giant by Roald Dahl, and Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmens

37: Top 3 accents to hear - Australian, super poshy british accent, new zealand accent

38: Top 3 scents - Fresh rain, vanilla, sweet cinnamon pumpkin from bath and body works

39: Top 3 "Friends" quotes - "WE WERE ON A BREAK" -Ross, "Guess things were just going too well for me" -also ross, and "it's so exhausting waiting for death" - phoebe

40: Top 3 cupcake flavors - tbh I haven't tried that many cupcakes so your typical vanilla, chocolate, and Pink Lady Cupcake from Babycakes Cupcakery

41: Top 3 fruits - Pomegranates, Strawberries, Raspberries

42: Top 3 places you've had amazing pizza from - Pizzahut, Dominos, Pizza73

43: Top 3 sports teams to watch - i don't

44: Top 3 crayola colors - uh, i guess red, purple, and pink??

45: Top 3 things you hope to accomplish in college - Certificates/Degrees in Copyediting and Creative Writing, and I think simply just deeper critical thinking skills when it comes to writing and books

46: Top 3 fanfictions you've read - I read more books than fanfics, I've read a couple on tumblr but don't remember the names sorry :/

47: Top 3 people you miss right now - my dad, my best friend bc she's in vancouver, taylor swift bc she's not on tumblr anymore rip

48: Top 3 fears - Failure, Loss, not achieving anything in life/not reaching my full potential

49: Top 3 favorite literary devices - Foreshadowing is always god tier, cliffhangers although evil i love those too, symbolism

50: Top 3 pet peeves - People dragging their shoes on the floor when they walk, when you tell someone your fav hobby/music artist/interest and they immediately go 'oh I hate X!', and people who go 'you're so quiet!!!' but in a way that draws in more attention and/or makes me feel more uncomfortable like i would literally rather die

51: Top 3 physical things you find attractive - Hands, nice hair, defined jawlines

52: Top 3 bad habits - Nailbiting, picking at my blemishes oops, lip biting

53: Top 3 pets you've had/wish to have - Cats bc they complete me, I've always wanted a Samoyed, and I've always wanted a turtle

54: Top 3 types of foreign food - Chicken Chow Mein, deep fried shrimp, japanese chicken wings

55: Top 3 things you want to say to someone in your lifetime - 'I quit', 'I love you', 'you changed my life'

56: Top 3 dog breeds - Samoyed, german shepherds, collies

57: Top 3 cheesy romance movies - You've Got Mail, How To Lose a Guy In 10 Days, 10 Things I Hate About You

58: Top 3 languages you speak/wish to speak - French, Sign, and maybe Japanese?

59: Top 3 series (book, movie, television) - The Cruel Prince series by Holly Black, A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas (but literally only for Cassian and Nesta), From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L Armentrout

60: Top 3 pizza toppings - Mushrooms, alfredo sauce, pineapple

61: Top 3 youtubers you're subscribed to - Game Grumps, Charlotte Dobre, Megan Batoon

62: Top 3 tattoo / piercing ideas - I want to get a tattoo on my wrist of the last thing my dad ever wrote me, a hummingbird tattoo right next to it, and then a cross on my index finger

63: Top 3 awards you want to win - National Book Awards, Nobel Prize, and maybe even Goodreads Choice Awards lol

64: Top 3 emojis - Laugh/Crying emoji, the please sir emoji that kinda gives off those puss n boots eyes, and the stars emoji

65: Top 3 cars you dream of owning - 1970s Chev Impala, tbh a cute little Hyundai Venue, and maaaaybe the 1964 ferarri 250 gt luso (idk if that name was totally right but i had to do tons of googling to find it. i don't know a lot about cars and i don't really have a top 3 lol)

66: Top 3 authors - Right now I'm really into Sarah J Maas, Sally Thorne, and Holly Black maybe?

67: Top 3 historical figures - Jesus, Anne Frank, Vincent Van Gogh

68: Top 3 baby names - Ryder, Leila, Gracie

69: Top 3 DIYs - Candles, refurnishing old furniture (i.e. my mom and i painted our wooden garbage can), and really just any type of autumn diy

70: Top 3 smoothie combos/flavors - Strawberry/Banana, Mango, Strawberry-Mango

71: Top 3 songs of this month - Happier Than Ever by Billie Eilish, Biblical by Calum Scott, and Visiting Hours by Ed Sheeran

72: Top 3 questions of this post you want to be asked - I did them all bc I made it a survey instead of an ask meme ;)

73: Top 3 villains - Regina/The Evil Queen from Once Upon a Time, Cruella De Vil, and Moriarty from Sherlock

74: Top 3 Cities you want to see - Montreal, NYC, Vancouver (honorable mention: LA)

75: Top 3 recipes you want to try - different kind of salad and/or burger bowls, Stuffed bell peppers, and homemade lemon loaf

76: Top 3 dream jobs - Bestselling author, the person who runs a companies social media accounts, youtuber/blogger

77: Top 3 lucky items - tbh don't have one

78: Top 3 traditions you have - Christmas Eve Service and if I don't go to that at least incorporating reading the christmas story on christmas day or eve, idk if this counts as tradition but going to the corn maze every fall, and whenever it's easter/christmas/thanksgiving we always have a big meal w/ family

79: Top 3 things you miss about being a kid - reckless abandon, dreaming about growing up with hopefulness and no dashed hopes, experiencing holidays like halloween and christmas as a kid

80: Top 3 harry potter characters - I've never read or watched Harry Potter rip (ok well i saw the first and second (and maybe third?) movie in the sixth grade I think) but I think I really liked Hermoine, Harry obviously and Dobby

81: Top 3 lies you were told - i don't have 3, but this one has a story but basically when my sister and i were in elementary school my sister got hit by a car and so the insurance thing was that she would recieve 10k when she was 18 and as a child i thought that was unfair so my dad told me that my sister had to split it with me when we were 18 lmao obviously that didn't happen (i think i realized that wasn't true in middle school)

82: Top 3 pictures in your camera roll right now - Pictures of my cat, one of my sister in a hilarious filter, and a picture of my rocking my TS merch

83: Top 3 turn ons - Kindness, defined jawline, easy going

84: Top 3 turn offs - arrogance, unkempt, super loud and obnoxious

85: Top 3 magazines/news papers/ journals to read - I don't read much of those so I'll tell you some sites I love for writing purpose's: there's Wellstoried, justwriterlythings, springhole.net (which is filled with generators if you're stuck and also tons of infomation and advice)

86: Top 3 things you wish you had known earlier - that toad in Mario Party was wearing a mushroom hat and that it is actually not his head, that immaculate means 'clean' before i misused that word like several times over the years, and that the one turn i always take on my way to work where i thought everyone didn't know how to drive was actually bc i didn't have the right of way rip me

87: Top 3 spongebob episodes - the one episode where spongebob and patrick find a ghost ship, that one episode where they form a bikini bottom band and perform it at a football game in a little fish tank, and the one episode where squidward has his first snowball fight

88: Top 3 places to be in the world - I'd love to be in NYC, Montreal, or Hawaii

89: Top 3 things you'd do differently - I would not have applied for RDC, similarly I should have just paid the 500 dollars to the one certificate program I wanted to do instead of overthinking it, and I wish I wouldn't have ended a friendship the way I did

90: Top 3 TV shows from your childhood - Spongebob Squarepants, That's So Raven, and Hannah Montana

91: Top 3 meals you love - Turkey Burgers, Chilli, and Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

92: Top 3 kinds of tea - i don't drink tea

93: Top 3 embarrassing moments - one time in sixth grade I tripped and fell right on my face in front of my crush, this other time like a couple years ago i opened the door to my car and only realized much too late while i was staring at this random family that it was not my car, and when i went to the gas station to get gas and couldn't get my gas lid on my car opened and this guy had to help me which was already embarrassing enough but then the gas pump wouldn't work so i had to go inside to pay just to realize i forgot my wallet and had to shamefully walk back to my car and then run back inside the convenience store and then pay and then walk back to my car and finally fill my tank.

94: Top 3 holidays to celebrate - Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving

95: Top 3 things to do in the rain - have an existential crisis, pretend you're in a music video, walk through puddles like you're six again

96: Top 3 things to do in the snow - Sledding, Build a snowman, shovel it even tho you don't want to

97: Top 3 items you can't leave the house w/o - phone, keys, wallet

98: Top 3 movies you'd like to see - Jurassic World 3, Hotel Transylvania: Transformania bc i'm a child, and the animation of the addams family

99: Top 3 art mediums - Writing fiction/poetry, painting, music

100: Top 3 museums you've been to - Royal Tyrell Museum, Canadian History one in edmonton lol, and heritage park in calgary

101: Top 3 school memories - Middle school dances when the popular kids would grind to the song "Low" which was always an interesting experience, in the twelfth grade at winter formal when we all shouted "SHUT UP AND DANCE!" at the same time when they played Shut Up and Dance, and the day i left

102: Top 3 things you don't/Won't miss - School, my sisters ex, 2016 bc she was a rough year yikes

103: Top 3 pick up lines - "My name is Will. God's Will.", "I'd like to take you to the movies but they don't like you bring your own snacks", "are you from tennessee bc you're the only 10 i see"

104: Top 3 sports to watch - none of them

105: Top 3 taylor swift songs - all too well - exile - coney island

#survey

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ussjellyfish · 4 years

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sightseeing pt 1 | philinda | AoS | explicit

Forgive me for the first chapter being foreplay...it’s not after this. (whisky help me).

Post-Finale fic, because I wanted one where she finds him.

No longer quite an agent, Phil Coulson went off to see the world. Professor Melinda May knows the kinds of places he likes. The rest isn't quite parasailing, but it's certainly classified.

It's his kind of place. Homey, old, with a scuffed, well worn floor and walls covered in history. Melinda isn't sure if seafood is something this version of Phil enjoys, but he's always been excited by good food and the scallops are divine here. Luckily the seagood is different enough from Tahiti to not dredge up her own longings. She won't be able to sit on a tropical beach without her chest aching but the stones and the Loch are pleasantly different.

If he doesn't show, she'll get plenty of work done. Her stack of provisional field reports is much smaller than it was when she arrived on the ferry two days ago. She walks along the water in the morning, and does her tai chi between the trees and the shore. The locals are polite, and accustomed enough to tourists that they're neither curious or too chatty.

The Old Forge pub's lively tonight with a sizeable group at the bar and a group playing something that's not pool. Phil would know what it is, and the rules, though he'd lose his shirt before he'd admit he wasn't that good at it. Maybe now he is. Maybe part of the upgrades are a passing skill with games. She hasn't got to play poker with him yet, but maybe now he finally has game.

That thought makes her smile, and she sets down her pen. She should correct the papers on her laptop, but it feels wrong to sit in a place with history and type. The pen is Phil's, one of his exquisite collection of fountain pens and every once in awhile she gets ink all over her fingers. It feels like part of the job, so she lets it happen. The stains remind her of him.

Everything does. Phil's in the scent of whisky, men unbuttoning their suit coats before they sit down, blue ties, red ties, and the feel of leather. She hasn't stayed in a hotel without him, not in years, and the little cottage she's rented is designed to be shared, but it's easy enough to ignore the other bathrobe and the other towel. He'll be here.

Or he won't.

She's rarely wrong about him: what he likes, the kinds of places he finds interesting. He'd have a hard time resisting the most remote pub in the UK and he'd sit in the corner table and read his book.

Melinda finishes her soup and sets the bowl aside. She's drunk half of her beer, and when it's gone she will allow herself one shot of whisky before she retreats to her cottage and the hot tub hidden in the trees.

She's deep in her work, nearing the end of her pint when he walks in. It's him by the sound of his feet, even in hiking boots instead of derby shoes. Her reading glasses slip and she forces them up the bridge of her nose. Working without them ends in headaches and that's not how she wants tonight to end.

Not that they--

Of course not.

Phil orders a drink and searches the pub, his eyes fall on her and she doesn't look up. She can't, she's not ready to look at him, not if--

"Is this seat taken?"

"All yours."

He sits, setting down his pint next to hers. "These are new."

"Getting old."

"Not you," he teases. "Melinda May is an ageless goddess."

"Professor May gets fairly nasty headaches if she reads papers all day without them."

He smiles. "Are you sure that it's not the papers?"

Chuckling, she sets down her pen. His pen. Another him, another lifetime ago. Removing her glasses, she sets them down. "They're not that bad. Apparently it's too much time in a cockpit."

"They suit you."

"Thanks."

"This suits you." He lifts his glass, taking a sip as he looks over her sweater. "You seem relaxed."

"Nowhere to be."

He takes a longer drink, rolling the ale over his tongue before he swallows. What different parts of it can he taste now? Does his tongue disect the molecules or does he taste it like she does? "How did you know I'd come here?"

"The most remote pub in Scotland is definitely your thing."

"I wanted to go to Ireland." The server sets his plate in front of him. Fish and chips. Of course.

She reaches across, stealing a chip. "You wouldn't go without me."

He raises his eyebrows in mock indigence at her theft. "You already ate."

"You never finish your chips."

"Because you do." Phil reaches for the vinegar and his fingers brush her wrist. Her heart thuds, too loud and too needy.

"I missed you."

"I'm sorry."

"Don't be."

"No, let me apologize." He holds up a chip as a peace offering. "I wasn't ready."

"You don't have to be."

"I am."

She eats the chip, trying to concentrate on the salt and crispy potato. Pay attention to her body, find the horizon, find her center. She can't slow her heartbeat, but she can ignore it. Pretend she can't taste the need in her chest.

"Ready for?"

"Whatever comes next." He smiles, really smiles, and they could be back at the Academy, studying in the cafeteria, decades ago. "You came all this way."

"It's spring break, I had the time."

"What if I didn't come?"

"You did."

"I did."

He finishes his pint and she tucks her papers into her briefcase.

"What are we drinking? Islay or Speyside?"

"Not that peated one."

Phil laughs, shaking his head. "I like that."

"I do too, but not tonight."

"All right, something sweeter." He stands, heading back to the bar. "Don't eat all my chips."

"I'll leave one."

She leaves three, just to be kind.

Phil returns with whiskies, doubles, and slides hers across. Can he get drunk? Is it all about the taste, the ritual?

"What are we drinking too?"

"A wild spring break?"

She raises an eyebrow.

"Had to try." Those crinkles around his eyes are perfect, and him. So is the way she's not sure if his eyes are blue, hazel or brown. Must be the lighting.

"Thank you."

"I left you three, you should be grateful."

He eats one of the chips and chuckles. "That you found me?"

"Well, you weren't visiting."

"I--"

"It's all right."

"It's not. I should have visited, you asked and I- I left you."

"You do that a lot." She didn't mean to say it, it's too harsh, but he nods all the same.

"Sorry about that."

"Maybe this you sticks around."

"Would be nice."

"Yeah?"

"I'm enjoying it. Seeing the world, sitting in pubs., reading, watching...never had time for most of it. Couldn't take a day and read a book and now I can just flip through them."

"Must be nice."

"Just say the word and I'll help you with your essays." He reaches out, hand open on the table.

"They're not bad."

"Solidly mediocre?"

"There's promise. Some will be good agents in a few years."

"Some dreadful ones."

"Always a few."

They lift their glasses, eyes locked. "What are we drinking to?"

"Seeing the world?"

"Having our feet the ground for once."

"Well, Lola is out back." He clinks his glass against hers. "To seeing it slowly."

"To taking time."

Phil grins at that, his eyes softening as the little lines around them deepen. "That's not something we do."

"Maybe we start."

His eyes won't leave her lips. The whisky starts sweet, then warms her throat. The last time he kissed her, he was dying, now death is a thousand years away.

Phil sets his glass down on the table. "I'm not sure I know how."

"All that time wandering the world, reassessing, and you didn't figure out how to take your time?" Her cheeks flush, and it's not the whisky. His gaze has always been able to do that to her.

"Never been good at it."

"Maybe it's time to learn some new skills."

He waves over the bartender and she refills their glasses without a word. Amber whisky glows in the weak light of the sunset through the window.

"You think it's possible to teach new tech new tricks?"

"Isn't that one of the benefits of all your circuits?"

"Perhaps." He drinks without a toast, almost as if he has to fortify himself for what's to come. "I'm sorry, Melinda."

"For what?"

"So many things."

"Dying?"

"Not staying dead."

Shaking her head, she finishes her own whisky, barely tasting it this time. "The world's better with you in it, you know that."

"Even for you?"

"Of course it is, you're my best friend."

"I've been more than that."

She traces the rim of the glass with her finger. "You could be again."

"Is that what you want?"

Want isn't even the right word. Want is too simple.

"I love you."

"Loved," he corrects her. "He's gone."

"No, Phil, I love you. This you, the last you, the nerdy you before who used to stop by my cubicle on your coffee break just to make me laugh."

"It's not--"

She reaches across the table and squeezes his hand, making sure to have all his attention. "It is that easy."

He gulps and stares, dumbfounded. It's pretty cute when he gets like this. "Okay."

"Do you want to wait five minutes and follow me to the cottage or come now?"

Phil smirks. "Is someone following us?"

"Would it matter?"

"Could be fun."

Laughing, she picks up her briefcase, tucking her glasses away. "Maybe for you."

"Fighting off the bad guys isn't foreplay anymore?" He grabs her jacket, opening it up so she can step in.

Melinda reaches up to fix her hair, but he does, gently letting it fall onto her shoulders. "It's not as fun as it used to be."

"So you need a new hobby?"

"The vacation might be enough."

"It's not a vacation if you're working." He rests his hand on her back as they leave the pub for the tiny street that goes nowhere.

"I needed to pass the time until you got here."

"So I'm late?"

"Aren't you always?"

His fake wounded face hasn't changed in decades. "Hey."

"I don't mind waiting."

"Maybe you should." He touches her chin, stopping them in the street. No one's coming, there's nowhere to go.

"What are you going to do about that?"

Phil glances down the street, then at his feet. "I guess I'll find some guys to shoot at us, seemed to help last time."

"So romantic." She stands on her tiptoes, reaching up for his shoulder. He leans down, just a little, and they're close. Melinda tilts her head, tugs, and he laughs before they kiss. Her lips tingle from the drink and he tastes like whisky. At first he's tentative, gentle, so she deepens the kiss, opening her mouth, teasing- offering- and he takes.

His fingers slip into her hair, pulling her closer as his tongue tastes her. Does he remember kissing on the beach? Can he know what those weeks were like? Does he only remember the kiss behind the shield?

Does it matter? He's here. They're here. They have now; they've never been good at seizing their moments. Maybe that's something they can reassess together.

#philinda #agents of shield #post-finale fic #professor may in glasses is really too adorable #lmd phil coulson

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scotianostra · 4 years

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Happy 33rd Birthday Andy Murray born in Glasgow on May 15, 1987, to Judy and William Murray.

Andrew Barron Murray grew up in Dunblane and began playing tennis at age 3. A former competitive tennis player, Judy coached Andy and his older brother, Jamie, in their early years.

In March 1996, while 8-year-old Murray was sitting in his classroom at Dunblane Primary School, an armed man entered the building, and shot and killed 17 people—16 students and one teacher—before committing suicide by turning the gun on himself. During the horrible event, Murray ran and hid in his headmaster's office. It still surprises me today that some people are unaware of this tumultuous thing happened in Andy's life and he picked himself up and achieved so much

Andy scored a major youth championship when he won Florida's Orange Bowl in his age group in 1999. In 2004, he became the world's No. 1 junior after winning the U.S. Open junior title. Later that year, he was named the BBC's "Young Sports Personality of the Year."

Shortly after becoming the youngest British player to compete in the Davis Cup, Murray made his professional debut in April 2005. In 2006, with new coach Brad Gilbert, Murray beat top-ranked Roger Federer in Round 2 of the Cincinnati Masters tournament. Also that year, he defeated Andy Roddick en route to winning the SAP Open for his first ATP title. A year later Murray claimed a second straight SAP Open and also won the St. Petersburg Open to break into the Top 10 rankings

Murray emerged in the tennis spotlight when he defeated Spanish sensation Rafael Nadal to reach the final of the 2008 U.S. Open, before losing to Federer. He ascended to No. 2 in the world in 2009, and finished runner-up at the Australian Open in both 2010 and 2011.

In 2012, Murray made it to the Wimbledon final for the first time with his semifinal win over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, the first home grown player to reach the final since 1938. However, Murray lost in the final to Federer, who claimed his seventh Wimbledon win.

Murray avenged his Wimbledon loss at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, held in London, where he beat Federer to take his first Olympic gold medal. That September, he continued to burn up the courts with an impressive run through the U.S. Open field. Murray scored an impressive victory over Novak Djokovic in a tough five sets to clinch his first Grand Slam title. becoming the first player from the British Isles since 1977—and the first British man since 1936—to win a Grand Slam singles tournament.

After losing to Djokovic at the 2013 Australian Open, Murray made history that summer by defeating the Serbian player to claim the Wimbledon men's singles championship. He was the first British male to win the tournament in 77 years and the second Scottish-born player to win Wimbledon since Harold Mahony in 1896 a gap of 117 years.

Murray underwent back surgery in September 2013 following his loss in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open. His performance was uneven for much of the 2014 season, though he made news by hiring former women's champion Amelie Mauresmo to be his coach.

Andy seemingly was back on track when he reached his fourth Australian Open final in early 2015. That March, he scored career victory No. 500 while competing at the Miami Open.

Murray followed with an impressive run at the 2015 French Open, battling back from a two-set deficit in the semifinals before succumbing to Djokovic. A few weeks later, he reached the semifinals of Wimbledon, but his hopes of advancing were cut short by the ageless Federer. Murray's subsequent fourth-round loss at the U.S. Open not only thwarted his last chance for a major title in 2015, it snapped his streak of 18 consecutive appearances in a Grand Slam quarterfinal.

Andy Murray began the 2016 season on a strong note, advancing to the Australian Open final before suffering another loss to his nemesis, Djokovic. However, he gained some revenge by defeating Djokovic to claim the Italian Open in May, and then sustained his high level of play through the French Open. With his semifinal win over defending champion Stan Wawrinka, Murray became the first British player to reach the French Open final since 1937. However, his bid to add another Slam title fell short when he wound up on the losing end of a blistering Djokovic onslaught once again.

In July 2016, Murray advanced to the semifinals at Wimbledon after defeating Jo Wilfried-Tsonga. In the final, he upended Milos Raonic, the first Canadian man to make it to the Wimbledon final, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6. The victory was Murray's third Grand Slam title.

The following month, Murray continued his sterling play by defeating Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro at the Rio Games, making him the first male tennis player to successfully defend his Olympic singles title.

Despite concerns over a lingering hip injury, Murray returned to Wimbledon in 2017 as the defending champion and progressed to the third round with straight set wins against Alexander Bublik and Dustin Brown.He dropped his first set of the tournament to Fabio Fognini but proceeded to the fourth round in four sets. Murray continued to the quarter final with a straight set victory against Benoit Paire. However, he was defeated in the quarter-final by Sam Querrey in five sets. Since then he has lost his world number one ranking and undergone surgery.

In March 2018 Murray lost his British number one ranking to Kyle Edmund for the first time since 2006.

In January 2019 a very emotional Murray announced at a press conference that his career was possibly over due to struggling physically for a "long time", particularly with his hip injury. He said that he had been suffering with hip pain on a daily basis, and that it caused him to struggle with tasks like putting his shoes and socks on.He spoke of the possibility of a second hip surgery, but expressed doubt this would be a viable option to prolong his career, merely allowing him to "have a better quality of life, and be out of pain"

He said he hoped to play on until at least Wimbledon but that the upcoming Australian Open could well be his last tournament, he later went out in the second round. Andy admitted "I'm not sure I can play through the pain for another four or five months"

The top American doubles player Bob Bryan urged Andy to have the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Operation that helped him return to top flight tennis. Informing him that the BHR would improve his quality of life and may help him return to the professional tennis tour. The orthopedic surgeon who pioneered the treatment said in an interview he could forecast a return to the sport "in the high 90 per cent" Andy had the surgery that Februar and on 7 March, Murray stated in an interview that he was now free of pain in his hip as a result of the surgery and may therefore return to playing competitive tennis, but that any potential Wimbledon return would be dependent on how his hip felt, and that he would not rush his comeback and may test his condition by playing doubles.

Andy has since played a number of doubles matches, the most anticipated was the dream pairing with Serena Williams at Wimbledon last year, they lost in the third round to the top seeds. He continued playing the doubles circuit till late that year before returning to singles, losing his first few matches was no surprise, this was about getting back to match fitness and he dropped down to the second tier "Challenger circuit" to regain his match fitness, winning his first match since January.

In October last year Andy made it to the final and won the European Open against three time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka 3-6, 6-4., 6-4.

At the end of November 2019, a television documentary, Andy Murray: Resurfacing, was released on Amazon Prime, detailing Murray's various attempts to overcome his hip injury over a two-year period from his defeat at Wimbledon in 2017 to his doubles victory at Queen's Club in 2019. December saw him withdraw from the the Australian Open and the inaugural ATP Cup with a pelvic injury.

Of course the world has stood still in the past few months, I follow Andy on Twitter and he is keeping fit and in good spirits, let's all hope he bounces back to his best after the Covid Crisis is over and top flight sport returns. In his personal life April 2015 saw Andy Murray marry longtime girlfriend Kim Sears at Dunblane Cathedral in his hometown. They had met at the U.S. Open in 2005, they have three bairns, Sophia, Edie, and Teddy.

Murray is on the leadership team of Malaria No More UK, a charity that raises funds and awareness to save lives in Africa, and a global ambassador for the World Wildlife Fund.

#Scotland #scottish #sportsman #Tennis #champion

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deep-sea-skiving · 5 years

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How to shop for vintage aesthetics!

With vintage fashion and aesthetics becoming increasingly popular, I thought I'll share some of my techniques of shopping affordably for vintage clothing. A couple of disclaimers to start with, my preferred aesthetic time period for clothing is the 80s and 90s however, this does not mean that this ‘guide’ can’t be used be used for whatever vintage style you’re shopping for. This post will also be UK based as that’s where I live, some of the places where I tend to shop may apply to Europe but I'm not entirely sure! Finally this is how I shop and what I look out for when shopping for vintage clothing, if you got any of your own tips please share, vintage clothes shopping unfortunately, has become incredibly expensive :( Now all that incredibly dull stuff is out of the way, lets get into it!

The first thing I would do before even attempting to go vintage clothes shopping is research. Knowing your era and the distinctive style of that era is incredibly important. I know it sounds self- explanatory but having a good insight of the fashion and culture of your chosen vintage aesthetic will mean that you can spot certain pieces in the wild with ease. With anything if you know what you’re looking for you’ll find it a lot easier. The best research in my opinion is just asking someone who grew up or lived through that time period, they tend to remember the more obscure and weird trends that have been long forgotten. Maybe, for the greater good, I'm looking at you leg warmers. If you don’t like social interaction and I don’t blame you, I don’t like talking to old people either, watching TV shows from the time will also give you an insight. Top Of The Pops in my view is the best show to watch not because of the awful obvious lip-syncing, like how did they fool anyone when they’re playing electric guitars plugged into nothing ? But because you can see how both celebrities and normal people dressed.

Other shows I would recommend have to be of course friends, we all know that Rachel Greene was a 90s fashion icon, ok. To summarise, research means that shopping for your chosen vintage aesthetic is a lot easier, you can avoid common mistakes such as buying something that’s way too modern or clothing which was not fashionable in that particular era.

When you have decided what vintage era you’re shopping for and what you are looking for, knowing where to shop is the next priority. Like I said I live in the UK so some of these are maybe UK specific and I don’t have loads of money, so that narrows down some of the options. One of the best places to look for vintage clothing is charity shops. Due to the troubling economic climate at the moment there’s like 10 charity shops in every town spreading like head lice in a primary school. Consequently, it’s probably the most accessible way to shop for vintage clothes. If you are like me and favour an 80s/ 90s aesthetic look in the mens section as most of the clothes from this era were unisex or have a more oversized boxy look which means many volunteers mistakenly put these items in the mens. Anyway who need to conform to gender norms, wear what you like! Unfortunately, some charity shops have caught on to the popularisation of vintage aesthetics as such some items will go on their online shops (Still worth a look) or prices for vintage clothing will be higher than other pieces of clothing but bear in mind these prices tend to still be lower than eBay and vintage shops. It’s really hit and miss but when you do find something it’s normally a bargain. Recently I managed to get a wind breaker for £8.99 and it even had it’s original tag still attached! Plus this method of shopping for vintage clothes is ethical and helps real good causes.

Another place where I look for vintage clothing is car boot sales. Normally you find absolutely nothing but they’re still fun to go to nonetheless. Anyway you could strike it lucky and find a long lost supremes costume at a French car boot (yes that really happened!). If you do find anything the great thing about car boots is that you can let out your inner apprentice candidate and haggle on prices. Though it’s rare to find anything apart from old ladies’ bone china plates with matching bowls, if you do you tend to find something you’ll get it for a steal when compared to eBay.

Shops that specialises in selling vintage clothing obviously will have the most stock and variety of pieces however, it’s going to cost you. Vintage sales are also a possibility but though the ‘low’ price per kilo is enticing once you put one sweatshirt or a pair of jeans in that bag you’re done for. Vintage sales are only good value for money when all the items you want are super light, if not they can become super expensive real quick. Also be aware that though these are called vintage sales there are a lot of items that are not vintage in the slightest.

So, how can you tell if a piece of clothing is vintage? The first thing I look at is the label. Most vintage t-shirts and jumpers will have a label sewn in, while modern clothing will have what would been the label printed into the fabric. It’s hard to explain so here’s an example:

However, this is not a definite rule some modern clothing will also have labels that are sewn in! Some over things to look out for to identify vintage clothing from modern is the materials. Look out for those incredibly flammable and definitely safe materials. Zips are also a big clue if a piece of clothing is vintage or not, older clothing tended to have metal zips while modern pieces have plastic. This is probably a cost cutting measure.

We all know that vintage clothing can be expensive so buying new versions of retro products can also be a possibility if you want to go for a certain retro aesthetic. This is a cheaper way of shopping however, quality and durability may vary when compared to the original product. I always buy new when it comes to shoes just because I’m not a fan of wearing someone’s else's incredibly worn 20+ years old trainers. But whatever floats your boat, I guess. Most athleisure brands like reebok will do a classic range which replicates retro shoes such as the freestyle hi which was worn by 11 in Stranger things 3.

Brands like Casio also continues to make vintage products such as the F-91W which sometimes gets discounted to as low as £7.99. The quality of these are superb and can add retro feel to any outfit.

so, there's some of my tips for how to shop for vintage clothing, this isn't all of them but I think this post is way too long now! If you have any tips that you would like to share please write them in the comments. I love learning new things!!

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~~~MERRAY CHRISTMAS 2017!!!~~~

It’s been a rough and turbulent year for many, but I hope that everyone who sees this can have some peace over this holiday season. Spend time with the ones you love, enjoy some yummy food, open and share gifts, just have some time for you.

And if you really want to, celebrate Christmas with whatever traditions you hold dear! The more unusual the better.

This year the Rayman family are celebrating Christmas with some unique and unusual traditions from around the world. Had a lot of fun reading up on some of these traditions and their origins, and then deciding which character would best represent each tradition. It seems fitting considering how many wonderful friends I’ve made from around the world through this iconic game series. And here’s hoping to meet many many more in the coming year!

A full list of what each character represents is under the read more ;)

Going clockwise round the tree, starting with Rayman: Rayman: Yule Lads - Iceland Christmas isn’t christmas without a little festive mischief, and in Iceland they have a whole team of mischievous mythical chaps to cause mayhem called the Yule Lads. These include folk like Askasleikir (Bowl Licker), Stekkjarstaur (Sheep-Cote Clod) and Pottaskefill (Pot Scraper) but Rayman is specifically dressed as Gáttaþefur, the Doorway Sniffer who uses his big nose to sniff out tasty baked goods :) Finally Rayman gets to put that nose of his to good use XD Globox: Traditional St Nicholas - England/Germany Actually struggled to find the accurate origins of this version of St Nicholas. Before CocaCola decked Santa in red in the 1930’s the jolly present giver appeared in a variety of different costumes including a green robe and a crown of holly. Credit should also be given to the Ghost of Christmas Present from Charles Dickins A Christmas Carol who wears the same outfit. Really Globox represents the non-commercial depictions of Father Christmas! Uglette + kids: Christmas Pudding & Silver Sixpence - UK The Christmas Pudding is a popular traditional stable of the Christmas dinner in the UK, and there are a few traditions associated with preparing it. One tradition states that each member of the family should take a turn stirring the pudding mixture from east to west (which considering the size of the Globox family could take some time!). Another tradition is the inclusion of a Silver Sixpence, which is placed in the pudding mixture before baking. Whoever receives the sixpence in their pudding portion gets to keep it! The Globox Kids: Mari Lwyd - Wales Probably the creepiest Christmas tradition I found was from Wales, and it was particularly bizarre since I’ve lived in Wales for 3 years and have never heard of this XD A horse skull decorated with ribbons and trinkets is attached to a stick and draped with a white cloth (to cover the person ‘wearing’ it), and the Mari Lwyd is lead from house to house to sing and perform dances for the residents. It’s a little like Wassailing, bringing round joy and holiday cheer to neighbors. Raymesis doesn’t seem to appreciate Mari Lwyd’s song ;) Raymesis: The Krampus - Germany If you’ve been naughty it’s not Santa you should be afraid of, as Mr Krampus is a LOT more horrifying. A demonic creature who accompanies Santa and punishes naughty kids, the Krampus has gained popularity in recent years inspiring people to make their own costumes and parade round as him. 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Welcome to Refinery29 Loves, our weekly bulletin where you'll find the best things to shop and see in fashion right now. In the best of fashion this week, Converse has us falling for platform kicks like it's 1992, Burberry's new campaign celebrates community, and Levi's launches its most sustainable denim yet.

Levi’s Launches It's Most Sustainable Jean Ever As part of its WellThread line, Levi's has launched its most sustainable jean ever. Coming in the 502 style for men and High Loose for women, the denim – made from organic cotton and Circulose®, a breakthrough material produced from worn-out jeans – is the result of five years of research. Even better? Priced at £115, the jeans can themselves be recycled through an existing chemical process, marking a real milestone in fashion's circular economy. Levi's WellThread High Loose Jeans are available here now. Levi's WellThread High Loose Jeans, $, available at Levi's

Converse Launches Elevation Collection Converse has convinced us that the only shoes we're donning this year are sky-high and thoroughly retro. Thanks to the footwear giant's most recent iteration of its classic Chuck Taylor style – the All Star Move, featuring a soft, elevated EVA foam midsole – we're feeling all kinds of '90s nostalgia. Alongside the Move, the Elevation collection features a new take on the bestselling Run Star Hike, with a low top but just as high sole. Coming in at £70 and £85 respectively, we're styling these ultra comfy platform kicks with printed, patterned and sheer shocks. Converse's Elevation Collection is available here now. Converse CTAS Move High Top, $, available at Converse Converse Run Star Hike Low Top, $, available at Converse Converse CTAS Move High Top, $, available at Converse

Burberry Celebrates Staff & Community In Its SS21 Pre-Collection Campaign "This season, I wanted to draw upon the familiar, the things that bring us comfort and strength," said Burberry's chief creative officer Riccardo Tisci of the SS21 Pre-Collection. Returning to the elements of the heritage brand that first inspired him – think check, stripes and unicorn emblems – and adding a spray of roses motif in homage to nature, he called upon the company's internal talent to model the collection outside their front doors. Part street style, part celebration of the label as family, part ode to the four walls we've been locked down in since March, we think the pieces look better than ever modelled by real people in their own homes. You can view Burberry's SS21 Pre-Collection here.

Lulu Guinness Dice Bag Lulu Guiness' creative director David Hodgson has been trawling through the brand's tongue-in-cheek archive to find inspiration and boy, did he find it. He's relaunching the iconic Dice Bag – a cube crafted in acrylic with a wristlet for carrying – at £195. The bag was originally designed to fit a house key, £20 note and lipstick. What else do you really need? The Lulu Guinness Dice Clutch Bag is available now. Lulu Guinness Black Dice Clutch Bag, $, available at Lulu Guinness

Fred Perry Collaborates With Art Comes First Fred Perry has collaborated with arts collective Art Comes First on a unisex collection rooted in the spirit of Jamaican rude boy culture. Inspired by photographer Dave Hendley, who captured the rude boy scene between 1977 and 1978 in Jamaica and the UK, the collaboration is infused with rich colours and stylistic elements taken from the get-ups worn by the young men and women of the subculture. Looking through the Fred Perry archive, the collective has remixed classic shirts, jackets and knits with a fresh new twist. Fred Perry x Art Comes First is available now. Fred Perry Striped Open Knit Crew Neck, $, available at FRED PERRY Fred Perry Shield Patch Harrington Jacket, $, available at FRED PERRY Fred Perry Revere Collar Bowling Shirt, $, available at FRED PERRY

Urban Outfitters Tie-Dye Unisex Lockdown restrictions may have eased up (keep wearing those masks, though, people!) but our preference for comfort has not. Enter Urban Outfitters' label iets frans. Its latest drop, a unisex collection made up of bleached-wash loungewear and basic tees in lilac, burnt orange and charcoal, is what we'll be wearing now during Sunday Netflix sessions and on cosy winter nights. The latest iets frans' collection is available now. iets frans Tie-Dye Hoodie, $, available at Urban Outfitters iets frans Tie-Dye Joggers, $, available at Urban Outfitters iets frans Batik Tie-Dye Socks, $, available at Urban Outfitters

Sustainable Retailer Lårs Labels Launches Meet Lårs Labels, the newly launched platform hosting all your favourite sustainable fashion, beauty and lifestyle labels in one place. Founded by Sophie Larsen and Chris Jarrett, the retailer will play host to the likes of Swedish Stockings, Birdsong, A Perfect Nomad and FRANKS London (plus many more), making ethical and sustainable shopping all the easier to commit to. You can shop Lårs Labels here. Veryan Linen Midi Dress In Navy, $, available at Lars Labels Birdsong Maxi Dress In White And Navy Blue Print, $, available at Lars Labels A Perfect Nomad Symi Organic Cotton Dress, $, available at Lars Labels

Christopher Kane Launches More Joy Summer 2020 We could all use a little tongue-in-cheek humour this summer and Christopher Kane's provocative and playful collection is providing just that. Launching swimwear for the first time, his capsule is brimming with fun accessories and sunshine-ready pieces reading 'Sex', 'Special' and 'More Joy' that'll make your backyard sunbathing 100x better. We're investing in the water bottle, face covering, baseball cap and beach towels. More Joy? Always. More Joy Summer 2020 is available now. Christopher Kane More Joy Face Mask, $, available at Christopher Kane Christopher Kane More Joy Sex Water Bottle, $, available at Christopher Kane Christopher Kane More Joy Special Fan, $, available at Christopher Kane

Puma Reissues Oslo-City OG Classics We're a sucker for a classic kick and Puma's latest drop is the newest addition to our wish list. It's a reissue of the Oslo-City OG, a style first launched during the 1952 Winter Olympics in Norway, in slick monochrome leather with a gum rubber sole. Refreshing one of the earliest examples of the brand's sporting silhouettes with a modernised fit, it's the perfect throw-on-and-go pair to wear with everything from summer dresses to kick flare jeans. The Oslo-City OG Classics are available here now. PUMA PUMA Oslo-City OG, $, available at Size?

Fenty Drops Shoe Collection Designed By Amina Muaddi Further proof that Rihanna can do no wrong: Fenty's final summer drop includes four shoes designed by Instagram's favourite footwear designer, Amina Muaddi. Muaddi's own label oozes sex appeal, all sky-scraping stilettos with her signature pyramid heel, and for Fenty she's designed tie-up caged sandals, mesh mules, braided pairs and peekaboo PVC heels. If anyone can convince us to chuck our trainers and embrace new heights, it's this duo. Fenty Drop 7-20 is available here now. Fenty Meshy Mules 105, $, available at Fenty Fenty Code Word Sandals 105, $, available at Fenty Fenty Caged In Sandals 105, $, available at Fenty

Black Britain Matters Creates Fundraising T-shirt Meet our new favourite T-shirt. Black Britain Matters, a project founded by London-based, Texas-born creative Aaliyah Dominguez, self-proclaimed "Black by birth, British by choice." Aiming to effect change in the country she now calls home, Aaliyah has produced T-shirts printed in Bristol on 100% cotton fabric. All proceeds go to The Black Curriculum, the organisation striving to decolonise history lessons in school and bring Black British history to light. The message is clear! You can buy a T-shirt, £30 including free shipping, here. Aaliyah Dominguez Black Britain Matters Tee, $, available at Aaliyah Dominguez

Rat & Boa Launch The Libertine Collection With inspiration as far-ranging as Penelope Cruz as Maria Elena in Vicky Cristina Barcelona and Rio carnival, Rat & Boa's sultry Libertine collection is a love letter to far flung holidays. While the most exotic place we'll be going this summer is the Kent coast, this drop has us dreaming of margaritas at sundown and sand between our toes. The lookbook was shot at golden hour on Puerto Rico’s salty beaches, and the collection is made up of ruffled, printed and slip dresses that were made for dancing the night away. Rat & Boa's Libertine collection is available now.

Aries Collaborates with Hillier Bartley In thrilling news, Aries, the cult label founded by Sofia Prantera, has joined forces with accessories brand Hillier Bartley. The capsule features seven charms made up of Aries' signature references, from the Roman column to the ring pull and pentagram, all designed to accompany Hillier Bartley's paperclip earring (though you can wear anywhere from your jacket zip to a necklace), whether you style it alone or adorn your earlobes with multiple charms. Aries x Hillier Bartley charms, £105, are available now. Aries Bunny Temple Charm, $, available at Aries Arise Aries x Hillier Bartley Paperclip Earring, $, available at Aries Arise Aries x Hillier Bartley Satan Star Charm, $, available at Aries

Anti-Racism Photography Fundraiser Want to invest in some exciting art but not sure where to begin? Want to continue to support anti-racist organisations with your money? Lucky you, then, that the Anti-Racism Photography Fundraiser will facilitate both: the platform is raising funds for The Black Curriculum, Black Minds Matter, and Exist Loudly, three British organisations supporting the Black community. Photographers both legendary and rising, from Corinne Day to Arielle-Bobb Willis, are donating their archival work for £100 a photograph (all printed on museum-quality paper), so you're spoilt for choice. The Anti-Racism Photography Fundraiser is live here.

Erdem Launches Capsule Collection At Matches Fashion Canadian designer Erdem Moralioglu's eponymous brand has long been a dreamlike highlight of the London Fashion Week schedule, with fantastical muses from history inspiring each intricate collection. Taking note from a 1970s production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, Erdem has now launched a 13-piece capsule collection of romantic dresses and separates on Matches Fashion. The designer even shot model Maggie Maurer for the lookbook himself. Garden party, anyone? Erdem's Matches Fashion capsule collection is available now. Erdem Wallpaper Kati Star Printed Crepe Slip Dress, $, available at Matches Fashion Erdem Mattias Modotti Wallpaper-Print Linen Blouse, $, available at Matches Fashion Erdem Palomina Modotti Wallpaper-Print Cotton Dress, $, available at Matches Fashion

Staud Launches Loungewear Sarah Staudinger's LA-based label Staud is our favourite for easy summer dresses, statement handbags and Insta-worthy footwear but just as we were ready to shake off our comfies for more summery attire, she launches loungewear good enough to stay inside for. Featuring the brand's logo for the first time, the collection is made up of pastel-hued monochrome hoodies, shorts and trousers that'll look as good on the sofa as they will with heels and a microbag. 2020's main aesthetic? Comfort first, please. You can shop Staud's logo collection here. Staud Hooded Sweatshirt, $, available at Staud Staud Logo Sweatpants, $, available at Staud Staud Wide Leg Sweatpants, $, available at Staud

PRISM² Drops SS20 Campaign PRISM², the London-based brand that launched luxury multifunctional basics last November, has caught our eye with its SS20 collection. Starring Paloma Elsesser and Stella Jones, the campaign features easy pieces in dreamy colours, from cycling shorts to crop tops and bodies, and the fabric is structure-free, quick-dry, breathable, sweat-wicking and chlorine-resistant, so can be worn as swimwear, sportswear, shapewear – or all three. Even better, every piece is made using an eco-dye approved by Greenpeace. We'll take the lot! PRISM²'s SS20 collection, from £35, is available now. Prism London Glowing One Piece, $, available at Prism London Prism London Open Minded Shorts, $, available at Prism London Prism London Luminous Top, $, available at Prism London

Lucy & Yak Launches Sundaze Collection Ethical indie label Lucy & Yak never disappoints: every garment is made from organic fabrics, produced in its north Indian factory, where workers are paid 3-4x the state minimum wage, and is stocked in XXS-XXL. Just as the weather is getting warmer, the brand has dropped a California-inspired collection that'll transport us to the West Coast, even if the furthest we're going is the local park. The Sundaze Collection, made up of rainbow-striped twill jeans, slogan tees, printed socks and brightly hued block trousers, is all the colour your wardrobe will need this season. Lucy & Yak's Sundaze Collection, from £7, is available now. Lucy & Yak The Sundaze Collection - 'Matchu' Cargo Pants, $, available at Lucy & Yak Lucy & Yak 'Addison' High Waisted Organic Cotton Twill Jeans, $, available at Lucy & Yak Lucy & Yak The Sundaze Collection - 'Greta' Cropped Lettuce Tee, $, available at Lucy & Yak

Ganni Opens Second London Store Denmark's finest is opening the doors to its second London store this week, just in time for restrictions on non-essential shops easing up. Ganni's latest physical space, located on Covent Garden's Floral Street, follows the success of its Beak Street Soho store and will only strengthen the brand's already cult status in the capital. To celebrate, the Copenhagen cool kid is launching a collection of T-shirts featuring flowers in five colourways – which one to go for? Ganni opens at 15 Floral Street, Covent Garden, WC2E 9DH from today.

Vestiaire Collective Partners with Rejina Pyo Fans of London Fashion Week's wunderkind Rejina Pyo will be pleased to know that the designer has teamed up with luxury resell site Vestiaire Collective to produce a capsule of 50 'Future Collectables' for you to get your hands on. Made up of pieces from past seasons – the ones that got away – Pyo has handpicked her favourite archival ready-to-wear and accessories from her eponymous label. From SS17's Jamie dress to SS18's Sylvie bag, it'll be the fastest finger that bags the cult items. Rejina Pyo's capsule on Vestiaire Collective is available to buy now.

Tekla Launches Unisex Sleepwear If you don't already have a long wish list of pieces from Copenhagen-based Tekla, you certainly will now. The label, founded by Charlie Hedin in 2017, caters to the aesthete's sleep, bath and daily life needs, from pastel-hued percale bedding to '70s-striped combed cotton towels. Now giving us precisely zero reasons to leave bed, Tekla has launched a unisex sleepwear range, produced in Portugal and made from 100% cotton. Coming in both striped and solid colourways, ranging from sizes XS-XL, the shirts, trousers and shorts are super cosy and as classic as they are contemporary. We'll take the lot! Tekla sleepwear, from £85, is available now. Tekla Sleepwear Shirt, $, available at Tekla Tekla Sleepwear Trousers, $, available at Tekla Tekla Sleepwear Shorts, $, available at Tekla

Gucci Publishes Art Book Beaten & Blown By The Wind Beaten & Blown By The Wind is the latest stroke of artistic genius to come from Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele. The limited edition art book comprises street portraits of a host of diverse characters wearing Gucci's Pre-Fall 2020 collection, taken in Rome by photographer Bruce Gilden. Shot in high contrast black and white, the city and its citizens are portrayed in a dark and brooding mood. "We share the same passion for faces and an obsession with expressions, personalities and looks," Michele says of Bruce. "I am a great collector of portraits because the human figure is central to me." The book is a collector's item for Gucci and photography fans alike. Beaten & Blown By The Wind, £175, is available now. Gucci Bruce Gilden Beaten & Blown by the Wind, $, available at IDEA

Birdsong Launches Living Wage Face Masks Lockdown may be easing but it's still as vital as ever to wear a face mask in public. Thankfully, our favourite sustainable and ethical label Birdsong has got us (literally) covered. Coming in two styles, one reading 'Optimist' (just the message we need right now) and the other in various prints, all the brand's masks are made in breathable, hardwearing and eco-friendly TENCEL™ by Birdsong's seamstresses for the living wage. Masks with a conscience? Yes, please. Birdsong's masks, from £14, are available now. Birdsong Living Wage Embroidered Optimist Face Masks, $, available at Birdsong Birdsong Living Wage Zero Waste Face Masks in Tencel, $, available at Birdsong

Creatives 4 Systemic Change Raffle Oh how we love a fashion raffle, especially one that raises money for causes we care about. Creatives 4 Systemic Change has invited artists and designers from around the world to donate items and experiences, from clothes and accessories to prints and candlesticks, for a raffle raising money for organisations that amplify and empower the Black trans community. You can enter as many times as you like for $5 or $10 to win pieces from the likes of 16 Arlington and Edwin Mohney, with 85% of money raised going towards The Marsha P. Johnson Institute, The Okra Project and For The Gworls, with the other 15% going towards grants for Black creatives across the industry. Get entering, people! Enter the Creatives 4 Systemic Change raffle before 4th July.

Givenchy Celebrates 10 Years of Antigona Bag To celebrate the 10th birthday of its now-iconic Antigona handbag, Givenchy has relaunched the classic accessory in new styles and colourways. Favoured by everyone from Beyoncé and Rihanna to Kate Moss and Gwyneth Paltrow, the Antigona 2.0 now comes in an ultra soft, slouchy leather, while the classic tote is also available in smaller sizes to be worn cross-body. It Bag status if ever there was one. Givenchy's Antigona handbag, from £450, is available now.

Pitchblack Playback at Browns East We've got the Glastonbury blues bad, but there's still reason to celebrate music despite a cancelled festival season. Browns East recently reopened its doors and to bring a little musical joy to our lives, the retailer has paired up with Pitchblack Playback to give customers the ultimate immersive sound experience. Playing records from The Cure to Christine and The Queens in a private pitch black, socially distanced sound-amplifying room, you can enjoy the closest thing to a gig without the crowds. Book a Pitchblack Playback at Browns East here.

JW Anderson x YOOX Shopping online in 2020 may be second nature but 20 years ago YOOX was a pioneer in the e-commerce space, delivering brands from across the globe to our door. To celebrate its anniversary, the retailer has partnered with London Fashion Week's boy wonder JW Anderson on a capsule collection that celebrates all things British. In 2011 the designer was one of the first participants in YOOX's The Next Talents showcase, so the partnership comes full circle. The collection is brimming with the aesthetic DNA we've grown to love JW Anderson for: felt slip-on mules, corduroy trench coats and striped shirting are particular highlights. JW Anderson x YOOX, from £292.50, is available now. JW Anderson X Yoox Open-toe Mules, $, available at Yoox JW Anderson X Yoox Across-body Bag, $, available at Yoox JW Anderson X Yoox Striped Shirt, $, available at Yoox

Allbirds Launches Underwear Our favourite sustainable footwear and accessories label, Allbirds has announced a very exciting move into underwear. The brand is utilising its fabric technology and planet-friendly innovation to bring us a debut collection full of minimalist pieces in neutral tones. Made from regenerative and natural materials featuring Allbirds' patented super yarn Trino™, a blend of eucalyptus tree fibres, ZQ-certified merino wool and a dash of elastane, the pieces are as comfy as they are eco-conscious. With boxer brief, brief, shortie, thong and bralette styles to choose from, in sizes XS-XXL, your underwear drawer is about to look a hell of a lot cooler. Allbirds underwear, from £15, is available now. Allbirds Women's Trino™ Shortie, $, available at Allbirds Allbirds Women's Trino™ Bralette, $, available at Allbirds Allbirds Women's Trino™ Thong, $, available at Allbirds

Gucci Celebrates Sustainable Collection With New Campaign Alessandro Michele's AW20 campaign saw him get creative in lockdown by shooting models at home, dancing on rooftops and brushing their teeth in bathrooms. Gucci's Pre-Fall 2020 campaign then celebrated nature, featuring woodland creatures among the clothing. Now the brand has enlisted a star-studded cast, including Jane Fonda, Lil Nas X and King Princess, to celebrate its sustainable collection. Gucci Off The Grid uses only recycled, organic, bio-based and sustainably sourced materials like metal-free tanned leather, recycled polyester thread, recycled brass and solvent-free adhesives, plus 100% regenerated nylon created using ECONYL yarn recycled from pre- and post-consumer waste. Shot in a treehouse structure by Harmony Korine, it's our escape-the-city fantasy come to life. Gucci's Off The Grid collection, from £175, is available now. Gucci Off The Grid Card Case, $, available at Gucci Gucci Off The Grid Backpack, $, available at Gucci Gucci Off The Grid Belt Bag, $, available at Gucci

Priya Ahluwalia Launches Photobook Jalebi Priya Ahluwalia's eponymous label is a cult favourite on London's fashion scene, bringing deadstock and vintage fabric back to life via new pieces inspired by her multifaceted upbringing. Following on from the success of her first book, Sweet Lassi, which focused on sustainability and heritage after a 2017 family trip to Nigeria, Jalebi explores what it means to be a young person of mixed heritage in contemporary Britain. Family photos sit beside shots of life in Southall, a place Ahluwalia regularly visited growing up, and words from her nana on the dual experiences of India and Britain. A VR exhibition presenting Jalebi can be found at Digital London Fashion Week but we're investing in the photobook, a collector's buy if ever there was one. Priya Ahluwalia's Photobook Jalebi, £35, is available now. Ahluwalia Jalebi, $, available at Ahluwalia

Gucci Launches Equilibrium Instagram Alessandro Michele's platform Gucci Equilibrium is a digital space for the Italian luxury brand to outline positive change for both its consumers and the planet. From Gucci's sustainability strategy to its pledge to combat racism, the hub has the answers to all the questions you might be asking a luxury fashion house seeking to hold itself to account right now. This month, the brand launched the Equilibrium Instagram account, making all this information more accessible, and published its Environmental Profit and Loss (EP&L) for 2019, revealing that it reduced its environmental impact by 21% from the year before. Positive change: we love to see it. You can follow Gucci Equilibrium here and here.

Fenty Launches Release 6-20 Rihanna's ready-to-wear label Fenty is treating us to not one but three drops across June, "celebrating the creativity, hope and spirit of youth". Drop one of Release 6-20 came last week and is inspired by the aesthetic of youth movements from '90s subculture, referencing baggy rave silhouettes, grunge tie-dye and hoodies. The collection, whose campaign is captured by London-based photographer Lea Colombo, is top of our June wish list. Fenty Release 6-20, from £180, is available now. Fenty Printed Wrap Skirt, $, available at Fenty Fenty Long Sleeve Printed T-Shirt "Immigrant", $, available at Fenty Fenty Denim Baggy Pants with Slits, $, available at Fenty

Kitri Launches Pre-Order Service With COVID-19 forcing the fashion industry to stop, take stock and rethink how it can reduce its environmental impact, positive change is coming. Kitri, one of our favourite London labels, has introduced a pre-order function for its summer 2020 collection in a bid to minimise waste, reduce surplus stock and "create an equilibrium between supply and demand". New pieces will be released in very limited runs, allowing the brand to gauge consumer demand without overproducing; once the initial run has sold out, the product will be sold on a pre-order basis. Hurray for brands looking to sustainable futures. Kitri's summer collection, from £75, is available to pre-order now. Kitri Gretchen Floral Print Smocked Top, $, available at Kitri Kitri Margot Green Check Midi Dress, $, available at Kitri Kitri Rose Coral Linen Top, $, available at Kitri

Whistles Drops Its Summer 2020 Collection From banana, cherry and lemon-printed dresses to airy linen jumpsuits, coordinated swimwear and beach cover-ups, Whistles' new summer collection may have been designed with beach strolls and sun-soaked swims in mind but coronavirus had other ideas. We may not be hitting a holiday high any time soon but the collection, all easy-breezy silhouettes in fresh and fruit shades, will look just as great at a socially distanced picnic as it would beside a pool. Whistles summer 2020 collection, from £25, is available now. Whistles English Garden Flippy Skirt, $, available at Whistles Whistles Lattice Print Trouser, $, available at Whistles Whistles Romantic Floral Rachael Dress, $, available at Whistles

Colville Hosts Face Masks Charity Auction Colville, the luxury brand founded by Molly Molloy and Lucinda Chambers, has collaborated with the Fashion Illustration Gallery to invite some of the world's best fashion illustrators and contemporary artists to create handmade face masks. The calico cloth was donated by The Cloth Shop, Maria Londono handcrafted the artists' work in the Colville studio and the resulting masks will be auctioned online from 12th to 21st June, with 100% of the proceeds going to Hope and Homes for Children. We particularly love this piece by Jordi Labanda. The Colville x FIG face mask auction takes place online until 21st June, with bids starting at £100.

ba&sh x Reebok Collaboration If lockdown has had you doing countless Zoom yoga sessions and at-home HIIT classes, we bet – like us – you're looking at your holey tee and ancient leggings with fresh eyes and wanting to up your activewear game. Fear not, because ba&sh has collaborated with Reebok on a capsule collection inspired by the movement of dance. Starting at £45, the collection includes supportive bras and sweat-wicking leggings, and the campaign features one of Beyoncé’s long-term backing dancers, Hajiba Fahmy. ba&sh x Reebok, from £45, is available now. Ba&sh x Reebok Redy, $, available at Ba&sh Ba&sh x Reebok Freestyle, $, available at Ba&sh Ba&sh x Reebok Railey, $, available at Ba&sh

Aurora James Launches 15 Percent Pledge Aurora James, founder of Brooklyn-based label Brother Vellies, which works with artisans from Nairobi to New York to produce sustainable ready-to-wear, has launched a campaign to fight for economic equality. 15 Percent Pledge is calling on major retailers from Sephora to Shopbop to give 15% of their 'shelf space' to Black-owned businesses, on the premise that Black people account for 15% of the American population. The campaign's Instagram page, created last week, has amassed 18.6k followers already and is asking people to sign the petition to effect real change across fashion, beauty, lifestyle and many other business sectors. Let's hope UK retailers take note and invest in more Black-owned companies, too. Sign the 15 Percent Pledge here.

FANGIRL Drops 'Shake It Don't Snake It' Collection FANGIRL, founded by Rani Patel Williams back in January, is a gender-neutral handheld fan and T-shirt label inspired by Black club culture, LGBTQIA+ club culture and the diaspora. The latest drop, Shake It Don't Snake It, featuring snake-print fans in colours taken from the outfits seen in Jamaican dancehalls, is your answer to staying cool in a heatwave. In two colourways, printed on recyclable paper and made from biodegradable wood, the fans also come with a matching face filter to take your selfies to the next level. FANGIRL is also donating all profits from its Black & Boujee collection to Black Lives Matter UK for the duration of June, so while you're shopping for fans, cop a tee and support the cause, too. The Shake It Don't Snake It fans, £24.99, and Black & Boujee collection, from £24.99, are available now. FanGirl Black and Boujee Fan, $, available at FanGirl FanGirl Black and Boujee T-Shirt, $, available at FanGirl FanGirl Shake It Don't Snake It, $, available at FanGirl

ROOP launches Black Lives Matter Lucky Dip Known for its covetable vintage fabric handbags, Instagram favourite ROOP continues to cause a stir online with its sell-out sustainable collections. However, this week might be your chance to finally get your hands on one of ROOP's amazing pieces through a prize draw raising funds for charities that support Black communities. With over 50 other fashion brands involved in the initiative, the lucky dip - just £2 a ticket! - gives you the chance to win clothes and accessories while supporting invaluable organisations like Runnymede Trust and Reclaim the Block. Make sure to purchase your ticket by June 22nd to be in with a chance of winning. The Black Lives Matter Lucky Dip, £2, is available to enter here.

The BFC Launches 'Great British Designer Face Coverings' Project With lockdown slowly easing and the news that face coverings will be mandatory on public transport, wearing a face mask is more vital than ever (although we hope you are already doing so in public to protect those more vulnerable than you). There's a host of great offerings online, from Etsy to Rixo, and now the British Fashion Council has partnered with Bags of Ethics to create sustainable, reusable and breathable non-medical face masks. Six British designers – Halpern, Liam Hodges, Mulberry, RAEBURN, Rixo and Julien Macdonald – have designed the masks, and 100% of the profits will be split between NHS Charities Together COVID-19 Urgent Appeal, the BFC Foundation Fashion Fund and Wings of Hope Children’s Charity. Available from the BFC, plus retailers like John Lewis & Partners and ASOS, the masks are priced at £15 for three. The BFC x Bags of Ethics masks, £15 for three, are available now. Julien Macdonald Great British Designer Face Coverings, $, available at Bags Of Ethics Mulberry Great British Designer Face Coverings, $, available at Bags Of Ethics

PANGAIA Launches 'Ocean' Collection PANGAIA, the sustainable and gender-neutral company driven by materials science to engineer innovative fashion fabrics, has long been a cult favourite of conscious consumers everywhere. Today, for World Oceans Day, the brand has launched a capsule of products inspired by the deep blue sea. Made up of hoodies, trackies, T-shirts, sweatshirts and shorts, expect the label's signature minimalist aesthetic in colours inspired by the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans. Using 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton and environmentally friendly dyes, it's a guilt-free way to show love for the big blue. The Ocean collection, from £69, is available now. Pangaia Organic Cotton Long Sleeve Crop T-Shirt, $, available at Pangaia Pangaia Organic Cotton Shorts, $, available at Pangaia Pangaia Organic Cotton Crop T-Shirt, $, available at Pangaia

Prayers and Plans Launches First Luxury Loungewear Collection If you're anything like us, you haven't changed out of your PJs since lockdown began in March. If your holey and coffee-stained co-ord just isn't cutting it anymore, may we introduce Prayers and Plans, the luxury loungewear label founded by Amaka Ikpeazu. Each piece in the brand's first collection, Hope, which includes silk robes, pyjama sets and eye masks, is embroidered with the words "The Best Is Yet To Come" – a reminder Ikpeazu feels is particularly needed right now. Made using natural fibres and plant-based dyes, the collection comes in classic hues that are made to last. Five percent of every purchase made goes towards Solar Sister, an organisation that trains and supports women to deliver clean energy to rural communities across the African continent. The Hope collection, from £30, is available now. Prayers & Plans Pearl-White Silk Shorts, $, available at Prayers & Plans Prayers & Plans Midnight-Blue Silk Sleep Mask, $, available at Prayers & Plans Prayers & Plans Rose-Gold ELLA Silk Set, $, available at Prayers & Plans

Whistles x L.F.Markey Collaboration Whistles has been throwing up some fantastic collaborations of late – you might remember its partnerships with Mlouye and by FAR – and the newest team-up with London-based luxury basics brand L.F.Markey does not disappoint. Recognising that our only wardrobe requirement right now is comfort-first, the collection, made up of no-brainer boilersuits, loose-legged trousers and easy-breezy shirts, is perfect for at-home dressing. Coming in a summer-ready palette of blush pink, pale blue and ivory, the 16 styles start at £55. Our favourites? The could-be-PJs button-down tops and the pink canvas trainers, perfect for your sun-soaked weekend walks. Whistles x L.F.Markey, from £55, is available now. Whistles LF Markey Felton Shirt, $, available at Whistles Whistles LF Markey Harley Trainer, $, available at Whistles Whistles LF Markey Puff Sleeve Jacket, $, available at Whistles

Kitri Launches Accessories If you’re anything like us, you’re not making much effort in the clothes department but, thanks to Zoom calls with colleagues and loved ones, your accessories game has stepped up. Putting on an uncomfortable dress when WFH just isn’t cutting it, but adorning your ears, neckline and hair with pretty-as-they-come jewels? That we can manage. Kitri, one of our favourite London labels, has launched accessories and we’re thrilled. From pearl-drop gold hoops to marbled resin hair slides, they’ll amp up any virtual hangout. Kitri’s accessories, from £11, are available now. Kitri Mint Wavy Hair Clip, $, available at Kitri Kitri Pearl Back Small Hoop Earrings, $, available at Kitri Kitri Pastel Butterfly Hair Clips, $, available at Kitri

Rejina Pyo Unisex Collection We remember the excitement we felt at London Fashion Week last September when we saw male models walk down Rejina Pyo’s catwalk in clothes we’d love to wear. Pyo launched her unisex collection for SS20 and the ‘70s sunset hues and Palm Beach prints of the relaxed tailoring and workwear-inspired pieces that the designer has become known and loved for made us long for a summer holiday. Sure, we won’t be hitting a far-flung coast anytime soon but the bowling shirts and board shorts work just as well for park frolics. We’re styling ours oversized – split the cost and wardrobe share with your boyfriend/brother/friend. Rejina Pyo’s unisex collection, from £145, is available now. Rejina Pyo, REJINAPYO Rhys T-shirt Cotton Jersey Mint Blue + Green - UNISEX, $, available at Rejina Pyo REJINAPYO Leo Shirt Camel Mix, $, available at Rejina Pyo REJINAPYO Marley Shorts Linen Print Hawaiian Khaki - UNISEX, $, available at Rejina Pyo

Astrid & Miyu Launches Vintage Collection We’ve got a growing collection of Astrid & Miyu pieces thanks to the London label offering the perfect balance of statement but simple jewellery. Following on from donating 100% of the profits from its Rainbow collection to Women’s Aid, the brand has launched its vintage-inspired collection, all classic gold chains, thick hoops and chunky signet rings. Priced from £39, it’s the perfect dose of nostalgia for your jewellery box. Astrid & Miyu’s Vintage Collection, from £39, is available now. Astrid & Miyu Rope Charm Hoops in Gold, $, available at Astrid & Miyu Astrid & Miyu Rope Chain Bracelet in Gold, $, available at Astrid & Miyu Astrid & Miyu Rope Signet Ring in Gold, $, available at Astrid & Miyu

M MISSONI x YOOX We caught up with Margherita Missoni as she took the helm at M MISSONI back in 2019, bringing a fresh and youthful spin on her family’s legacy of colour and print. Now, in the brand’s first collaboration since she became creative director, M MISSONI has dropped a collection in partnership with Italian retailer YOOX. A sunny summer capsule comprising 11 pieces of mood-boosting colour, our favourite picks are the slogan tees and space-dye separates. Starting at £59, it’s your chance to get an affordable slice of Missoni’s legendary cacophony of colour. The M MISSONI x YOOX collaboration, from £59, is available now. M MISSONI X YOOX Jumpsuit/One Piece, $, available at Yoox M MISSONI X YOOX T-shirt, $, available at Yoox M MISSONI X YOOX Casual Trouser, $, available at Yoox

Sézane Launches Lifestyle Our favourite French ready-to-wear label Sézane has long provided contemporary takes on classic pieces – think Jane Birkin-inspired flared denim, romantic blouses and high-quality leather accessories – but its launch into the lifestyle space this month has us pumped. The brand’s beauty essentials include vegetable wax candles, fragrance, body and hand creams and lip balms. The ultimate collection to turn your rented bathroom into a Parisian paradise. Sézane’s lifestyle collection, from £10, is available now. Sézane Body Cream, $, available at Sézane Sézane Lip Balm, $, available at Sézane Sézane The Sézane Candle, $, available at Sézane

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Forbes made a rating of Fab 40, in which he rated the most expensive brands in the world of sports - from manufacturers of training suits to football clubs.

Brands, like the athletes who advertise them, can triumphantly return - or quickly bother the public. The brand value of a sports team is influenced by the actions of managers and players. Sporting events may or may not be popular. All this is reflected in our assessment of brands, writes Forbes. A prime example: six years ago, Puma's profit fell while its rivals Nike and Adidas reported large revenues. Puma has devised an incredible comeback plan including collaboration with singer Rihanna and sprinter Usain Bolt. Puma shares rose 74% over the past year, while Adidas shares were up 46% and Nike were up 25%. Impressive? The Puma price / earnings ratio is 46, and against its background, Nike (35) and Adidas (30) look cheap. This year, Puma first entered the Fab 40 ranking and ranks sixth in the Companies category. Her brand - that is, only one name - is estimated at $ 4 billion. Back side? Take a look at Under Armor, whose brand is worth $ 3.5 billion - 36% less than three years ago. Under Armor is losing market share to brands like Puma and New Balance. According to CNBC, the company is growing concern that consumers perceive Under Armor exclusively as a brand of “gym wear” that sells sweatshirts and shorts. Since late July, the company's shares fell from $ 24 to $ 18. In addition to Puma, this year the newcomer to the Fab 40 rating was Gatorade (the manufacturer accounts for 77% of the sports drinks market, and we decided that it can be considered a sports brand). In addition, the Kentucky derby (last place in the Fab 40 in 2013), Conor McGregor and the Los Angeles Dodgers (Fab 40 participants in 2016) returned to the ranking. MLBAM (sold the BamTech brand to Walt Disney), NESN (lost in value to Gatorade and Puma), Usain Bolt (retired) and Manchester United (replaced by New England Patriots and Barcelona clubs) left the list.

Companies

1. Nike, $ 36.8 billion Over the past two years, Nike stocks outperformed Adidas stocks by more than two to one and Under Armor stocks by more than four to one. 2. ESPN, $ 13.1 billion ESPN's operating income exceeds $ 3 billion with monthly membership fees of $ 8 — more than any other sports network. 3. Adidas, $ 11.2 billion In April, Beyoncé and Adidas announced a joint project, in which the artist will develop branded clothing and shoes for the brand. 4. Gatorade, $ 6.7 billion Gatorade holds 77% of the US sports beverage market, while Powerade’s closest competitor is only 15%. 5. Sky Sports, $ 4.4 billion In 2018-2019, the audience of the Sky Sports Premier League television channel in the UK grew by 12%. 6. Puma, $ 4 billion In the first nine months of 2019, Puma shares went up 60% to $ 79. 7. Under Armor, $ 3.5 billion Over the past two years, Under Armor operating income (revenue excluding interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) has fallen by 72% to $ 157 million. 8. UFC, $ 2.4 billion Earlier this year, the UFC and Disney signed a seven-year contract, under which the UFC receives a commission from paid broadcasts on ESPN +. 9. YES, $ 1.5 billion In September, a consortium of investors led by the owner of the New York Yankees bought YES Network from Disney for $ 3.47 billion. 10. Reebok, $ 800 million Reebok sales in 2018 fell by 3%, but the company nevertheless became profitable again.

Sport events

1. Super Bowl, $ 780 million According to Kantar Media, CBS received $ 382 million in advertising revenue during the last Super Bowl. A year earlier, NBC earned $ 408 million on the decisive game. 2. Summer Olympics, $ 375 million NBC raised $ 1.2 billion in sales of advertising in America during the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games - slightly less than at the previous Summer Games in London. 3. Final round of the basketball tournament of the first division of the NCAA among men, $ 300 million According to Kantar Media, TV advertising revenue during the March Madness ranged from $ 1.3 billion to $ 1.6 billion. 4. World Cup, $ 282 million About 2.49 million people watched at least 30 minutes of broadcasts of the 2018 World Cup in Russia - an increase of 27.7% compared to the previous World Cup in Brazil. 5. National College Football Championship, $ 255 million In 2014, ESPN began annually paying $ 470 million for the right to display the Playoffs among colleges under the terms of a contract that is valid until 2025. 6. WrestleMania, $ 245 million This year, WrestleMania earned $ 16.9 million at Metlife Stadium: this result is second only to $ 17.3 million in revenue at WrestleMania three years ago. 7. UEFA Champions League, $ 168 million Revenue from the sale of broadcast rights and sponsorship contracts in the Champions League and Europa League is expected to average $ 3.52 billion for one season from 2018 to 2021. 8. Kentucky Derby, $ 155 million In 2018, Churchill Downs Hippodrome was renovated at a cost of $ 37 million, as a result of which more than 1800 seats in 32 new boxes and a tribune on the third floor were added. 9. Winter Olympics, $ 150 million The games of 2018 became the largest Olympic Winter Games on hype on social networks - official materials attracted 300 million users, and the video gained more than 1.6 billion views. 10. World Series of Major League Baseball, $ 122 million The average cost of showing a 30-second commercial during the 2018 World Series match between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers was about $ 500,000 - almost the same as in Fall Classic a year earlier.

Athletes

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1. Roger Federer, $ 62 million Federer’s revenue of $ 86 million off the court thanks to partners like Credit Suisse, Mercedes-Benz and Rolex is nearly 60% more than any other athlete’s total earnings. 2. Tiger Woods, $ 33 million Since the beginning of his professional career in 1996, Woods has received $ 1.4 billion from sponsors. 3. Cristiano Ronaldo, $ 29 million 24 hours after the start of sales of Ronaldo's branded T-shirt with the Juventus logo, 520,000 copies worth more than $ 60 million were sold. 4. LeBron James, $ 28 million In 2018, James teamed up with Cindy Crawford, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lindsey Vonn to launch Ladder, a nutritional supplement manufacturer. 5. Lionel Messi, $ 20 million Messi signed a lifetime contract with Adidas, under which he allegedly receives more than $ 12 million annually. 6. Stephen Curry, $ 17 million In 2017, Curry founded the new company SC30 to manage his investments, brand contracts and charity projects. 7. Neymar, $ 15 million Neymar is the second most popular athlete on social networks: he has more than 200 million followers on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 7. Phil Mickelson, $ 15 million Mickelson's sponsorship contracts for his entire career brought him about $ 700 million. 9. Virat Koli, $ 14 million In 2018, Coley won the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, which is awarded to the best cricketer of the year, as well as the ODI and Best Test Player of the Year awards. 10. Conor McGregor, $ 12 million Prior to returning to UFC 229, the Irishman extended a sponsorship contract with Reebok, which brings him about $ 5 million a year.

Sports teams

Legan P. Mace / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images Legan P. Mace / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images 1. Dallas Cowboys, $ 1.039 billion Cowboys earn more on sponsorship contracts and selling tickets for premium seats (lodges and club level) more than any other NFL team. 2. New York Yankees, $ 815 million Yankees revenue is $ 100 million more than any other Major League Baseball team. 3. Real Madrid, $ 725 million Earlier this year, Real Madrid signed an agreement with Adidas to extend the contract for eight years, until June 2028. Under the terms of the agreement, the team receives a record $ 113 million per year, as well as 20% of the team’s souvenir sales. 4. Los Angeles Lakers, $ 674 million The Lakers earn $ 150 million a year on contracts with local television and radio stations. 5. Golden State Warriors, $ 606 million The contract, according to which the Warriors receive $ 20 million a year for placing Rakuten logo badges on T-shirts, was the best agreement among all the NBA teams. 6. The New York Knicks, $ 563 million Over the 2017–2018 season, the Knicks earned nearly $ 60 million selling seats at the stadium — more than any other NBA club. 7. Los Angeles Dodgers, $ 554 million In 2018, the Dodgers earned $ 170 million in the sale of the right to show matches to local television channels — more than anyone else in Major League Baseball. 8. Boston Red Sox, $ 532 million In 2018, more people attended concerts at Fenway Park, the home of the Boston Red Sox, than at any other baseball stadium. 9. Chicago Cubs, $ 518 million In 2020, the club, together with the Sinclair Broadcast Group, will launch the Marquee Sports Network, which will receive the exclusive right to show Cubs matches. 10. New England Patriots, $ 465 million In February, the Patriots beat Los Angeles Rams with a score of 13: 3 at the Super Bowl and won the championship for the sixth time out of ten that the team made it to the NFL Championship finals. 10. Barcelona, $ 465 million In 2018, Barcelona signed a sponsorship contract for placing the logo on athletic t-shirts with the Turkish electronics manufacturer Beko. The sum of the three-year contract is $ 63 million. *** When compiling the Forbes Fab 40 rating, the cost of leading sports brands was taken into account, evaluating the contribution of a name or title to the cost of an athlete, sporting event, company or team.

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