17 days ago
Costco is famously rooted in Washington state, with its headquarters in Kirkland (which is also the name of its signature brand) and its first official store operating out of Seattle's industrial SoDo neighborhood. But did you know that the wholesale club behemoth can trace its true origins much further south, and to a famous connection? As it turns out, a line can be drawn from Costco to Howard Hughes, the famous movie producer, aviator, and eccentric business tycoon.
Among his many properties, Hughes once owned a rather large warehouse in San Diego, California, that was eventually turned into an early wholesale store called Price Club. It went on to merge with Costco in the 1990s, forever cementing the Costco-Hughes connection. Sure, it may not be the strongest celebrity-Costco connection ever, and Hughes himself never set foot inside one of the chain's stores, but it's one that Costco can be proud to have as part of its storied history nonetheless.
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While it's unclear exactly how long Howard Hughes' San Diego building served as a hangar, or if any remodeling was done prior to its wholesale club days, what is known is that it reopened as Price Club in the summer of 1976 after being purchased by local businessman Sol Price and his son, Robert. It looks pretty similar today compared to old photos of the building in its Price Club days and as an aviation hangar, with its vaulted ceilings and massive walls. The coolest part though? If you're a history buff in San Diego, you can actually go shop at the Costco that once housed Hughes' airplanes (assuming you're also a Costco member, of course). The store sits on Morena Boulevard, at the exact same address as its preceding incarnations.
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Among his many properties, Hughes once owned a rather large warehouse in San Diego, California, that was eventually turned into an early wholesale store called Price Club. It went on to merge with Costco in the 1990s, forever cementing the Costco-Hughes connection. Sure, it may not be the strongest celebrity-Costco connection ever, and Hughes himself never set foot inside one of the chain's stores, but it's one that Costco can be proud to have as part of its storied history nonetheless.
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While it's unclear exactly how long Howard Hughes' San Diego building served as a hangar, or if any remodeling was done prior to its wholesale club days, what is known is that it reopened as Price Club in the summer of 1976 after being purchased by local businessman Sol Price and his son, Robert. It looks pretty similar today compared to old photos of the building in its Price Club days and as an aviation hangar, with its vaulted ceilings and massive walls. The coolest part though? If you're a history buff in San Diego, you can actually go shop at the Costco that once housed Hughes' airplanes (assuming you're also a Costco member, of course). The store sits on Morena Boulevard, at the exact same address as its preceding incarnations.
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2 months ago
Audrey Hepburn was a legendary actor and humanitarian. But she was also a major fashion and beauty muse who made a huge impact on Hollywood and pop culture, even long after her death. In fact, some of Audrey Hepburn's biggest skincare secrets are still so useful today. What you may not have known, however, is that she has an equally gorgeous and talented granddaughter named Emma Ferrer (full name Emma Kathleen Hepburn Ferrer). Ferrer shares many similar traits with her famous grandmother, including the fact that they both studied ballet and pursued artistic endeavors. However, Ferrer took a different path, pursuing visual arts rather than acting, and she has a sleek signature style all her own.
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Hepburn was often known for wearing cigarette pants, turtlenecks, and flats that were sleek and very trendy at the time. For her more formal looks, Hepburn was often seen in elegant and feminine A-line gowns (though column dresses were also a favorite of hers). Ferrer, though, has played around with more modern styles and doesn't shy away from shorter, form-fitting dresses and strappy heels — quite a departure from her grandmother's wardrobe. The artist has also shared photos of her outfits on Instagram, where she favors casual, menswear-inspired styles (much like Diane Keaton's iconic "Annie Hall" look).
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Hepburn was often known for wearing cigarette pants, turtlenecks, and flats that were sleek and very trendy at the time. For her more formal looks, Hepburn was often seen in elegant and feminine A-line gowns (though column dresses were also a favorite of hers). Ferrer, though, has played around with more modern styles and doesn't shy away from shorter, form-fitting dresses and strappy heels — quite a departure from her grandmother's wardrobe. The artist has also shared photos of her outfits on Instagram, where she favors casual, menswear-inspired styles (much like Diane Keaton's iconic "Annie Hall" look).
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2 months ago
Jackie Kennedy has done many notable things in her life, including attending some of the celebrations during Queen Elizabeth's coronation. Back in the '50s, when Kennedy was known as Jacqueline Bouvier, she was a young reporter working in London. She ended up crashing one of the celebratory ****** for the Queen, spending the evening alongside some of the era's most notorious figures.
Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in 1952 (PA Images)
As reported by InStyle, Caroline Hallemann explained that, at the time, Jackie worked as a photographer-reporter for The Washington Times-Herald and was covering the coronation. While she didn't attend the coronation itself, she attended a ball hosted by the American Socialite Perle Mesta. She secured access by telling Mesta that she was the daughter of some of his old friends in America.
The tale is explored in her book, "The Kennedys and the Windsors: The Story of Two Dynasties, One Born, One Made," which claims that she attended the party alongside figures like Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, and Prince Jean of Luxembourg.
John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier cutting their wedding cake after their marriage in Newport, Rhode Island (Bettmann Archive)
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Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in 1952 (PA Images)
As reported by InStyle, Caroline Hallemann explained that, at the time, Jackie worked as a photographer-reporter for The Washington Times-Herald and was covering the coronation. While she didn't attend the coronation itself, she attended a ball hosted by the American Socialite Perle Mesta. She secured access by telling Mesta that she was the daughter of some of his old friends in America.
The tale is explored in her book, "The Kennedys and the Windsors: The Story of Two Dynasties, One Born, One Made," which claims that she attended the party alongside figures like Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, and Prince Jean of Luxembourg.
John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier cutting their wedding cake after their marriage in Newport, Rhode Island (Bettmann Archive)
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2 months ago
You've got actors, and then you have movie stars whose work makes us feel all the feels, transcends generations, and gets embedded into the cultural zeitgeist. Add in the dreaminess of Old Hollywood, and we couldn't be talking about anyone else but Audrey Hepburn. Still today, the Belgium-born actor is immediately recognizable courtesy of those big brown eyes, that sporty little pixie cut, and her sparkling, sophisticated charm. Hepburn started racking up credits in the early 1950s, scoring her breakout role in 1953's "Roman Holiday," which earned her a best actress Academy Award — and she'd keep working for nearly four decades. But her work isn't the only reason why she's such a legendary figure. There's also her fashion.
Beyond the work, Hepburn remains one of those pop culture style icons you should let influence your wardrobe. You could get lost for hours going through her old photographs, and notice that there's no shortage of iconic outfits in her wardrobe. Her best looks have withstood shifting trends no matter how much time has passed. No one would bat an eyelash if a stylish gal in the 2020s pulled on the checker print cigarette pants Hepburn wore in 1955 or the jewel-toned pink gown she wore to the 1992 Oscars.
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In the 1950s, Audrey Hepburn posed for glamour shots — as she was known to do here and there — leaning against a tree and draped in a simply chic outfit that could work in any era. The "Funny Face" star was rocking a dark lip and her signature micro bangs, wearing a long-sleeved blouse that was wrapped and tied tight at the waist. She paired the top with a classic tea-length black shirt and popped on a pair of easy ballet flats that haven't gone anywhere in the decades since.
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Beyond the work, Hepburn remains one of those pop culture style icons you should let influence your wardrobe. You could get lost for hours going through her old photographs, and notice that there's no shortage of iconic outfits in her wardrobe. Her best looks have withstood shifting trends no matter how much time has passed. No one would bat an eyelash if a stylish gal in the 2020s pulled on the checker print cigarette pants Hepburn wore in 1955 or the jewel-toned pink gown she wore to the 1992 Oscars.
Read more: The Worst-Dressed Celebs In Oscars History
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In the 1950s, Audrey Hepburn posed for glamour shots — as she was known to do here and there — leaning against a tree and draped in a simply chic outfit that could work in any era. The "Funny Face" star was rocking a dark lip and her signature micro bangs, wearing a long-sleeved blouse that was wrapped and tied tight at the waist. She paired the top with a classic tea-length black shirt and popped on a pair of easy ballet flats that haven't gone anywhere in the decades since.
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2 months ago
Audrey Hepburn believed great style was essential to her success as an actor. From that belief, a fashion icon was born, and her impact still can be seen today. For example, the British actor is credited with popularizing capris — a pants cut that's become trendy in the summer of 2026 — after wearing them for the 1954 film "Sabrina." In a promotional photo for the movie, Hepburn can be seen wearing an all black ensemble featuring capris, a long sleeve shirt, and ballet flats.
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Despite the simplicity of the outfit, it was looks like this that made the star a favorite amongst everyday women. Capris were accessible and, as Hepburn proved, easily elevated when styled correctly. Plus, the pants were a reflection of the actor's personal aesthetic, not just her character's costume. In fact, director Billy Wilder allowed the star to pick her own outfits for the movie. The impact of that choice is still reflected today, with capris becoming a recurring fashion trend available in a variety of looks.
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Despite the simplicity of the outfit, it was looks like this that made the star a favorite amongst everyday women. Capris were accessible and, as Hepburn proved, easily elevated when styled correctly. Plus, the pants were a reflection of the actor's personal aesthetic, not just her character's costume. In fact, director Billy Wilder allowed the star to pick her own outfits for the movie. The impact of that choice is still reflected today, with capris becoming a recurring fashion trend available in a variety of looks.
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3 months ago
Like many other elements of her life, Marilyn Monroe's engagement ring from her nine-month marriage to Joe DiMaggio was veiled in mystery. The screen goddess and baseball star wed in January 1954, two years after they started dating. It was a low-key affair at San Francisco City Hall, with Monroe wearing a dark-chocolate suit instead of the traditional white dress. However, the engagement ring attached to this union was anything but low-key.
Fans got their first glimpse at Monroe's ring when she stepped outside with DiMaggio immediately after they tied the knot. The "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" star was wearing a platinum diamond eternity band which had no less than 36 baguette-cut diamonds. But many of the details surrounding the ring have never been clarified. To this day, we don't know where DiMaggio bought the ring from, whether he had it personally designed based on Monroe's tastes, or whether she actually requested the baguette style over the classic engagement-ring style. Some theorize that the ring was her choice (so an eternity band may be another way to incorporate Marilyn Monroe's iconic style into your 2026 'fits), but this has never been confirmed.
Likewise, we don't have official confirmation that the ring Monroe was seen wearing outside her wedding ceremony was the same ring that she wore for the rest of her marriage to DiMaggio. Scott Fortner of The Marilyn Monroe Collection argues that the eternity band was actually a placeholder used just for that day, since the two got married with little notice despite dating for two years. With both Monroe and DiMaggio having long since passed away, no one can confirm if this is true or not. Along the same lines, we have an idea of what became of the stunning piece of jewelry, but that hasn't stopped rumors and theories from circulating.
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Fans got their first glimpse at Monroe's ring when she stepped outside with DiMaggio immediately after they tied the knot. The "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" star was wearing a platinum diamond eternity band which had no less than 36 baguette-cut diamonds. But many of the details surrounding the ring have never been clarified. To this day, we don't know where DiMaggio bought the ring from, whether he had it personally designed based on Monroe's tastes, or whether she actually requested the baguette style over the classic engagement-ring style. Some theorize that the ring was her choice (so an eternity band may be another way to incorporate Marilyn Monroe's iconic style into your 2026 'fits), but this has never been confirmed.
Likewise, we don't have official confirmation that the ring Monroe was seen wearing outside her wedding ceremony was the same ring that she wore for the rest of her marriage to DiMaggio. Scott Fortner of The Marilyn Monroe Collection argues that the eternity band was actually a placeholder used just for that day, since the two got married with little notice despite dating for two years. With both Monroe and DiMaggio having long since passed away, no one can confirm if this is true or not. Along the same lines, we have an idea of what became of the stunning piece of jewelry, but that hasn't stopped rumors and theories from circulating.
Read more: The 20 Most Expensive Celebrity Engagement Rings In The World
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