Saturday, April 30, 2011

Kate borrows design from Kelly' s gown.




Gown of GRACE KELLY and KATE MIDDLETON


Kate Middleton's gown, an inspiration from that of Grace Kelly

Kate Middleton might have been inspired by the gown worn by another Royal Princess of Monaco Grace Kelly. Fifty five years ago in April 1956 Grace Kelly married to Prince of Monaco Rainier III and in that wedding Kelly wore a gown almost same to the gown Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton wears on the nuptial. Both women highlighted their waistlines with a tight waist and billowing skirt with long train. Both brides wore embroidered veils. Their decolletee was uniquely highlighted with a v-shaped neckline and full-length sleeves of elegant white lace.

The Duchess and The Queen
Kelly's confection was designed by famed Hollywood cosume designer Helen Rose.  Kate's one was designed by Sarah Burton, a creative director of Alexander McQueen.
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Though and if Kate Middleton borrowed the design from the Queen, it has it's new and modern look also to be widely copied like the Queen's. The new Duchess' gown has low v-neckline gave the new princess a more modern feel. And she isn't the only one to have take fashion inspiration from Kelly—Ivanka Trump wore a Kelly-inspired dress designed by Vera Wang to her 2009 wedding to Jared Kushner. Also it should be kept in mind that the days have changed and new technologies that have been in vogue can make a great difference and a srutinising look can find all this out. 


More news-

1. Prince Harry and Chelsy Devy.




Aimee chatted about "Prom" in MuchMusic


Aimee Teegarden, Nicllas Braun and Jonathan Keltz in MuchMusic, Toronto, Canada
Aimee talked about new high school dramedy "Prom"

Aimee Teegarden (born in 1989)
Aimee Teegraden is serious in her work and about her success as a filmstar. She, upon her appearance on MuchMusic's New.Music.Live in Toronto, Canada, with Nicllas Braun and Jonathan Keltz, talked about "Prom".their new film.

'Prom' features a group of teenagers gearing up for the big dance -- only this time, that doesn't mean a choreographed musical number. This new movie is produced by Disney. The main stars are Aimee Teegarden in the role of Nova Prescott, Jonathan Keltz as Brandon, Nicolas Braun as Lloyd and new comer but promising Thomas McDonell as Jesse Richter, an archtypical "bad boy".

In this Disney’s high school dramedy 'Prom,' director Joe Nussbaum follows several intersecting stories replete with all the twisting  emotions that the high schoolers face along the way. 'Friday Night Lights' hottie Aimee Teegarden stars as Nova, the class president and prom committee chair, as she attempts to ensure the night goes off without a hitch. But as the elaborate prom-posals mount, Nova's still waiting for Brandon (Jonathan Keltz), her perfect guy -- or so she thinks -- to ask her to the dance. And then there's Lloyd (Nicholas Braun), who goes all out trying to find a date, despite having barely talked to any of the girls he asks.
Aimee and McDonell in Prom
Thomas McDonell who ( he said ) began pursuing acting as "an experiment" and who will next appear in Tim Burton's "Dark Shadows," plays an archetypal bad boy straight out of a John Hughes flick — sensitive, rebellious, and enticingly misunderstood. In the film, though an outsider, he gets somewhat forced to form a friendship/relationship with 'Friday Night Lights' star Aimee Teegarden's character, Nova Prescott. Unlike the theaters the story certainly hit the box and Aimee  will be hottie again like Friday Night Lights"



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J'ADR: ADR' Fashion shower.

Anna Dello Russo was recently asked to join a programme called Pinocchio on an Italian radio channel, Radio Deejay. Every friday she goes live at 6 o’clock (PM) with fashion tips and rules. On her website I found this great video clip “Fashion Shower – Anna Dello Russo for Radio Deejay”, that was recorded in her Milano apartment. It’s really entertaining and very funny. I love it when she says: Fashion is always uncomfortable (a belief she has expressed before), when you get comfortable, you never get the look.


You need a fashion shower! Why? Because I love it!

A quick reminder: On the second of may the Met costume institute gala will take place. It's an absolute highlight in the fashion business bringing together designers, editors, models, stylists and celebrities, so I believe it will bring about some splendid outfit pictures. I'm very curious myself to see all the beautiful designs, and I cannot wait to share them with you, so stay tuned!

Friday, April 29, 2011

A Royal Wedding.

Before I start I just want to say that I literally came back from an appointment at the dentist 5 minutes ago and my face is still half paralyzed so if some of my words/sentences seem to be part of an invented language, I apologise... I am aware of the fact that today's "William and Kate" wedding has been hyped enormously. I find myself unable of not partly going along this hype. It is just an event that is covered worldwide so I believe it is justified to write something about it today, because we are all being confronted with it on a huge scale. We all know by now that Kate Middleton (Duchess of Cambridge) wore a dress by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen (and McQueen shoes). With the words of Carrie Bradshaw, she looked impossibly fresh and effortlessly stunning! I didn't expect her to look anything else but beautifully, and neither was it a surprise that she opted for Alexander McQueen. Today I will not talk about all those things everybody has already read about in the paper. No, I will share with you the opinion of many fashion designers on Kate Middleton's choice of wedding dress. Unanimously they agreed that she made the perfect choice and that she looked absolutely gorgeous. Thank you wwd magazine for these reactions. http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news?module=tn/logo






Karl Lagerfeld: “She is very elegant. The dress is classic and goes very well in the Westminster decor. It almost reminds me of (Queen) Elizabeth’s wedding, the royal weddings in the Fifties. The proportion of the train is good. The lace is very pretty. I like the veil a lot.”

Christian Lacroix: “I like the dress very much, simpler than expected: A combination just in between 1956 Grace Kelly and 1947 Queen Elizabeth dress. I love the modest veil with the Queen Mother’s Thirties scroll tiara and balanced volume of the whole gown. She’s radiant; She never was so beautiful. And Prince William’s red Irish uniform is gorgeous.”

Hubert de Givenchy: “The dress is very simple and very nice. The veil is a little flat, but because she has such a lovely face, she can afford to wear it this way. She is very pretty.” About choosing a dress from McQueen, whose founder committed suicide last year, De Givenchy said: “It’s a lovely thought, a nice tribute.”

Peter Copping of Nina Ricci: “Very much in a royal tradition, reminiscent of Queen Elizabeth’s – and a little bit Grace Kelly. She looks happy, radiant and natural.”

Donatella Versace: "Kate's dress was beautiful. She looked very regal."

Viktor & Rolf: “Kate’s dress was simply elegant. Her hair down was a beautiful and natural touch, and the tiara was stunning. She looked as at-ease as humanly possible and was radiant. Our compliments.”

Elie Saab: “It was a very elegant dress, subtly refined and discreet, in keeping with her style. I would have liked it even more with a little extra volume and a longer train.”

Ann-Sofie Johansson, head of design at H&M: "Kate Middleton’s dress is beautiful. She looks absolutely stunning today at the royal wedding. The lace together with the long sleeves really showed the craftsmanship and hours of work that has gone into creating a dress like this. The dress suits Kate Middleton perfectly and Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen surely lived up to my expectations. I also think that the lovely flower bouquet will set the trend for many brides to be"

Mark Badgley of Badgley Mischka, speaking for hinself and James Mischka: "James and I have goose bumps! The dress is perfection; and will stand the test of time. It is a classic Grace Kelly look. The skirt is divine. We love the hair down and the veil. The proportion is beautiful."

Antonio Marras, Kenzo: “McQueen was a brilliant choice. The choice of the label and the style of the dress was a very clever mix between edgy fashion and tradition - all in a very British way. You could see references to Grace Kelly or Queen Elizabeth's dresses, but in a simpler, more modern way. I loved her hair down. It looked perfectly natural and noble. Truly royal."

Alexis Mabille: “Kate’s dress is a classic, very elegant and pure…. It reminds me of Princess Grace’s wedding dress in a modern version with deeper cleavage, the draping at the back in reference to McQueen.”

Dennis Basso: "I love that dress. It epitimiizes the modern bride: covered, but still sexy with its tight bodice. The lace overlay and the covered-up look will certainly set a trend."

Ralph Rucci of Chado Ralph Rucci: "I love it. I'm so glad she went with Sarah Burton, who is brilliant. The dress encompasses all the necessities of the protocal a future Queen should represent. It rings in a youthfulness that reflects the future monarchy."
 


If you want more information about the dress and if you are interested in what Sarah Burton herself had to say about creating the wedding dress:

Another anticipated outfit choice was Victoria Beckham's. I must say she looked exactly like I had imagined (even the hair). Obviously she wore her own label in navy blue (and a Philip Treacy hat I presume). Probably a very flattering choice seen that she is pregnant. I read somewhere that she had louboutins custom made. Well she was wearing satin like blue daffodile's, and I don't think they are available in that colour and that choice of fabric, so possibly that rumour was true. 


If you want to see some more Royal Wedding looks:

I must say the prime minister's wife, Samantha Cameron, looked lovely in Burberry. The emerald shade and fitting shape are very flattering.


Natalie Portman emerging as scientist and mother


Natalie Portman with Oscar
Natalie Portman's new film and new child to come


Portman in Black Swan
Academy Award 2011 winning Black Swan star Natalie Portman plays the big budget Marvel studio adaptation of "Thor". She says that the story depicts the way women's roles have changed since 1960s. Natalie plays the role of Jane Foster, a scientist, it is hoped that she could become a superhero by this role and film. The filmmakers made some changes to her character for the sake of studio adaptation. “Jane in the comic books is a nurse, and now she's an astrophysics doctoral candidate,” Portman said. “Things have been 
updated. Women can be scientists in different ways now.” “Thor” stars Chris Hemsworth as the ostensible character of the thunder god of myth who has been exiled to Earth by his father, Odin. On Earth, he meets up with Foster. “She has some family things that echo Thor's familial situation, so that there's that sort of a bond between them,” Portman said. “Obviously, they have a common quest because he's trying to get back home, and her whole interest of study is these connections between dimensions.”


Natalie Portman in Black Swan
                  
The film was directed by Kenneth Branagh and both he and Portman wanted to make Foster's character believable as scientist. “Ken and I talked a lot before we started about how to make Jane like a realistic scientist on screen, not just make her someone like the Denise Richards in Bond with the glasses and so she's a scientist,” Portman said. “But we talked about how real scientists are kind of like artists. They're able to imagine things that aren't there.”

Natalie is in New York now, so squeamish deli customers on the East Coast better keep an eye out for this unabashed pickle and ketchup addict.






On the other hand her father, renowned fertility specialist and medical director of the In Vitro Fertilization Program at the Center for Human Reproduction, which sort of makes him famous in his own right, Dr. Avner Hershlag is publishing his own book "Misconception".
It's a fertility thriller and in it it is believed that lots of   information of Natalie Portman's pregnancy will be revealed.






A clip from Black Swan


Thursday, April 28, 2011

Jim Carrey with diving suit but not in the water


Jim Carrey in Musk
Carrey in new film "The Popper Penguins"



Jim Carrey in hotel with scuba diving suit.

Jim playing pool with diving suit
Hollywood funnyman and famous "Musk" ster Jim Carrey surprised and kept the drinkers think for sometimes at the bar of New York hotel on April 22, 2011. He wore a full scuba-diving suit to a party by his pal artist A.J. Fusco, which was held at the Gramercy Park Hotel’s Rose Bar in New York. This comedy master put on goggles, a wetsuit complete with oxygen tank and breathing apparatus much to the amusement of the other guests. The event had an underwater theme and Jim decided to go all out with his costume. “My friends and I were there for an aquatic-theme party, and everybody in the place thought it was hilarious, so what's your problem?” he told the New York Post via his representative. His outfit also came to party holding various sets of shark teeth and handed them to the staff to fix them on each table during the event.
It's really funny, isn't it?

Jim Carrey
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Real Mona Lisa to be discovered


Mona Lisa with Mysterious Smile

Mona Lisa to be brought out of grave


Saint Orsola Convent. In it's grave yard
the model of Mona Lisa lies
The true identity of Mona Lisa and her enigmatic smile have intrigued art lovers around the world and still it is prompting lots of people to think and work to find out the fact behind disposition of her mind at the time of painting. 
Recently a group of archaeologists have begun their hunt for the remains of the woman believed to have been the model for Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. Their intention is to unearth the secret and mystery still undiscovered by the historians. An special radar device has been introduced on a old decaying Saint Orsola convent in Florence by a team of expert where they hope will find the body of the woman who modeled for da Vinci back in the 16th century is buried. They hope to gather enough skull fragments to be able to reconstruct her face to determine if she was the inspiration for the portrait. Natalia Guicciardini Strozzi, called princess who is an actress and winemaker and also a member of one of Florence's oldest noble families, said that she should be left in peace and searching for and exhuming the remains of Lisa Gherardini was "a sacrilegious act". "Let her rest in peace. What could finding her remains change to the charm of Leonardo's painting? To look for her bones seems a sacrilege to me," she added. "What difference would finding her remains make to the allure of Leonardo's painting?

But despite all these opposition the researchers go on their expedition and if they find the scull, they will be able to reconstruct her face and compare it with the painting. The real Mona Lisa, Italian art historians say, was Lisa Gherardini, the wife of a rich Florentine silk merchant named Francesco del Giocondo who is thought to have commissioned the portrait. According to Louvre museum the portrait was likely to be painted between 1503 and 1506 in Florence marking an important family event.

Researchers say Gherardini spent the last years of her life at the convent, looked after by her two daughters who were nuns, and was buried there. If the researchers find the remains of a woman of about Gherardini's age - she was 63 when she died in 1542 - they plan to extract DNA from the bones and compare it with that of her children.

The Famous Eyes of Mona Lisa
Silvano Vinceti, the team leader of the researchers, claims that he has been successful to detect the secret codes of eyes of Mona Lisa and hopes to reveal something more if his team is able to reconstruct her face using all modern technologies and then the world will know something  more surprising.





Russell Crowe's directorial debut in "77"


Russell Crow In GLADIATOR, got Oscar as best Actor 2000

Russell Crowe debuts his directorial role in '77,' a genuine story.
Crowe in American Gangster
"American Gangster" and "A Beautiful Mind" hollywood superster Russell Crowe is going to venture a new genre of film, "Directing". This Oscar-winning actor also star in the same movie. The drama of the thriller "77" connects two stories from 1974, dealing with an unsolved murder of a Los Angeles Police District (LAPD)officer and a shootout between Symbionese Liberation Army and the LAPD in South Centran Los Angeles. 

Russell Crowe with his famous look
According to Deadline, the story involves "the unsolved murder of an LAPD officer, and the nationally televised shootout in South Central L.A. between the Symbionese Liberation Army and the LAPD, where 50,000 rounds of gunfire were exchanged. The events will be seen through the eyes of two police partners, one black and one white." The story is written by L.A. Confidential writer James Ellroy.

It is not the first time Russell Crowe has planned to direct. He nearly a decade ago tried to do that in a film called The Long Green Shore, a story about World War II, but later gave up. This time perhaps the stimulation comes from elsewhere and we hope something exceptional will comes out of it.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Nicolas Cage celebrated a night after a long time


Nicolas Cage and His son in the circle 

A brighter moment for Nicolas Cage 

Weston and Nikki Williams
Oscar wining American movie star Nicolas Cage spent a good Sunday night after a long time as he celebrated the wedding of his son Weston and Nikki Williams. Weston is Just 20 but William is 2 years more than him. It's really a good news for us as Nicolas is passing difficult month now.

In the marriage ceremony Nicolas who is 47 put on a black tuxedo and the program took place in famous Omni Royal Hotel in New Orleans. "Nic was smiling and happy as he toasted the happy couple on the back of the boat," a source tells PEOPLE.

Weston and Nikki Williams are musicians and got engaged few weeks ago. On April 23, 2011 Williams posted a status on Twitter page, "Weston presented me with my GORGEOUS ring last night in front of a giant bonfire and the Fire Department showed up."
After the chapter in the hotel they all took a yacht to Lake Pontchartrain amid celebration.



Nicolas Cage

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

J'ADR: When Tommy met Anna, the pictures!

I'm still very busy but nevertheless I'll quickly show you all some pictures of this fantastic exhibition "When Tommy met Anna" at the Hudson's Bay Company in Toronto that I recently talked about. The main theme is obviously about "fun in fashion!", a very valuable style lesson, as we have all learned from Anna (uptight and pompous is very unfashionable!). I particularly love the "making a scene-picture". More photos can be found at http://www.annadellorusso.com/ and be sure to check out Anna's appearance on the MARYLIN DENIS SHOW. You will find a link on the ADR website. Never forget: VISIT ANNA DELLO RUSSO'S WEBSITE EVERY DAY!








All pictures via http://www.annadellorusso.com/

Britney Spear In "Till The World Ends" remix


Britney Spear


Britney hosting Ke$ha and Nicki Minaj to Make a remix of 'Till The World Ends'
The Original Album Cover of Till The World Ends

Britney Spears has suddenly become a player in the remix of 'Till The World Ends'. With her there are two other star-Ke$ha and Nicki Minaj. She here hosting both Ke$ha and Nicki Minaj on this reworked version of “Till The World Ends.” 
Kesha and Minaz

Spears premiered the song at her own site and tweeted the single’s cover art. It’s as though Minaj is rapping on a different song that you have to get through in order to get to the real song and this will certainly give Spears and Minaj an excuse to be onstage together when the two go on tour this summer. Though all  the remixes we will stick together to the original and reap the real taste.

Prince Harry and Chelsy Devy, very much busy now.


Prince Harry



Prince Harry is busy with other arrangements but not without Chelsy Devy.


Prince in Royal Army
Prince Harry is very much busy now in planning a grand after party to celebrate the wedding of his brother, Prince William, and Kate Middleton, would be Princess of Wales.

More news--
Chelsy in Dress rehearsal for Royal Wedding

  • There goes a rumor that Prince Harry gets somewhat obsessed to Pippa Middleton, sister of new Duchess of Cambridge, and they are passing some happy time together.

Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy

Three rooms in Buckingham Palace will be turned into a nightclub after the wedding, and the younger prince has organized for a DJ and super late night (slash early morning) feast for friends.

Harry, 26, Grooms' best man at the wedding and is being expected to deliver a speech. It is appeared that in the party there will be an appearance of Chelsy Davy, Prince Harry's long time girl girlfriend, and she has also reportedly been invited to the wedding.
Chelsy Davy and Prince Harry

The hot topic now is that lots of beautiful girls around the world have become "Harry Hunter" as he is going to be free to take a Princess. They are even traveled to England and the wedding venue to have a chance to get as close to Harry as possible.


Chelsy Davy's hand bags and dress


The clutch in the round caption
The interesting news is that Chelsy Davy is going to take somthing else in her hand on the the wedding day. Other than Harry on one hand she will carry a "Safari" clutch designed by Princess Diana's best friend Marks on the other hand. It is a match to the dress she is going to wear at the wedding. 
Devy, 25, showed the picture of the dress and it is an aqua green satin designed by Alberta Ferreti. For the reception at Buckingham Palace Devy took a one-shoulder midnight blue crepe satin gown also designed by the same designer. Then the  other clutch will be a silver, alligator "Oscar" designed by Marks








Some rare moments they passed together


Monday, April 25, 2011

Metallica slates to play in India



Metallica is going to play in India.

Metallica Sign
American heavy metal band and Big 4 Thrash pioneers Metallica is scheduled to rock and role India in October 28, 2011. Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo has confirmed it on 25th April and it is heard that the band has signed up to perform at the inaugural ceremony of Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix schedule to be held from 28-30.


The Team



The race will be held at Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh near New Delhi, India. Before that they will be busy in playing in Europe and Latin  America. "Also, we are going to play India in October," Trujillo said. "That should be interesting, playing a place we never thought in our wildest dreams we'd (go) to play. It's an honor for all of us that we get to be a part of that whole music scene as a metal band sharing our music with fans in India at this incredible concert!"
Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax who are considered the Big Fours of thrash are now playing  regularly and it's been warmly welcomed by the audience. Actually the members of the four bands have been familiar from very early of their career and they now hope to give some good version to the audience.


Metallica's tour schedule in Europe, Latin America and In South Asia is:
Lars Ulrich

July 2, 2011             Gelsenkirchen, Germany
July 3, 2011             Gothenburg, Sweden
July 6, 2011             Milan, Italy
July 8, 2011             Stevenage, England
July 9, 2011             Amneville, France
July 16, 2011           Quebec City, Canada
September 25, 2011 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
October 28, 2011    Great Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India





James
History in short.

Formed                 October 15 1981
Origin                    Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres                  Heavy metal, thrash metal, speed metal, hard rock
Labels                   Elektra, Vertigo, Megaforce, Warner Bros.
Associated acts    Megadeth, Echobrain, Spastik Children,
                              Leather Charm, Exodus, Trauma,
                              Ozzy Osbourne, Suicidal Tendencies
First demo            Hit the Lights in 1982
Trujillo
Second demo        2 cover songs killing Time / Let It Loose
                              and second version of Hit the Lights
Third demo           The Power Metal Demos. It includes four songs,
                              3rd version of Hit The Lights, The Mechanix,
                              Jump In The Fire and Motorbreath
Members
                               James Hetfield(Since 1981)
                               Lars Ulrich(Drummer,since 1981
                               and the band is his brainchild)
                               Kirk Hammett(Lead guitarist, joined the band in 1983)
Kirk Hammett
                               Robert Trujillo(Bass, since 2003)
Past members
                               Ron McGovney
                               Dave Mustaine(Later founded the band Megadeth)
                               Cliff Burton
                               Jason Newsted











My lady wants a brand new bag!

I vividly remember walking in Paris last summer and being drawn to this woman with a Valentino bag decorated with little leather flowers. So what is it about bags? I don’t believe bags (whether it is a clutch, a shoulder bag, a tote or a travel bag) are as important to an outfit as for example the right pair of shoes. Obviously an ugly bag can dramatically unbalance the harmony in your outfit, whereas a beautiful bag completes your look, but nevertheless I don’t believe a handbag is vital to create a decent appearance. All together it is important that a woman should have at least one presentable day bag to go to work. Something that is gracious yet practical, a bag that allows you to just throw in all your stuff whilst still being proper enough to go into an appealing boutique during lunch break. Owning a clutch for evening parties is equally important. It is always fun to go to a fancy cocktail party and wearing an eye-catching yet delicate (delicate is important, you don’t want to be seen wearing a pineapple like bag that appears to be covered in glitter) clutch just to complement your look and to make you stand out. Today I will share with you a selection of bags I found at net a porter. Some of the selected bags I find superb, others I find a little less attractive. All bags are available (or extra stock is coming soon) at http://www.net-a-porter.com/




1. Chloé Marcie Large Leather Tote.

2. Chloé Aurore leather duffel bag.

3. Fendi Large Peekaboo brushed-python tote.



4. VB Structured leather travel bag.

5. Miu Miu Matelassé leather bag.

6. Bottega Veneta Roma intrecciato leather tote.



7. Chloé Aurore leather tote.

8. VB Hexagonal Chain leather shoulder bag.

9. Marc by Marc Jacobs Bianca Dreams of Monte Carlo leather-trimmed raffia tote.


10. Miu Miu Perforated glossed-leather tote.

11. Chloé Madeleine leather bowling bag.

12. Bally Rachele leather tote.




13. YSL Smoky Large leather bag.

14. Valentino Structured leather tote.

15. Marni Woven leather and raffia tote.





16. Chloé Billie Large leather and linen tote.

17. Valentino Bow-embellished leather frame bag.

18. Valentino Flower-appliquéd canvas tote.



19. Miu Miu Matelassé leather bag.

20. Chloé Rachel bow-embellished leather clutch.

21. Stella McCartney Alexa woven faux-leather tote.

22. Miu Miu Appliquéd metallic leather clutch.

23. Valentino Satin bow box clutch.

24. Stella McCartney Falabella citrus-print cotton clutch.


25. Bally Redgrave leather-trimmed canvas clutch.

26. Jil Sander Market floral-print silk-twill bag.

27. Miu Miu Woven patent-leather and suede clutch.


28. Alexander McQueen Oriental Samurai Skull silk-satin box clutch.

29. YSL Y satin envelope clutch.

30. YSL Belle du Jour patent-leather clutch.