/ 29 June 2022

Bridget Jones couldn’t afford these knickers, zero stars accommodation, and a bamboozled bride…

Image source: Miramax Films
Image source: Miramax Films

Luxury fashion brand Balenciaga is charging US$225 ($325) for a pair of undies that have been compared to Bridget Jones’ infamous pants. And to add insult to injury, they’re dry clean only… 

A pair of Swiss artists have set up a ‘zero star’ hotel art installation. The latest iteration is situated on a roadside next to a petrol station in Switzerland, where for $491/night, guests are invited to spend a sleepless night reflecting on the world’s problems. Breakfast is included…

After celebrating in the UK, newlyweds Danni and Tyler Barnes sent a box ‘o stuff home to Auckland. Sadly, it went to the wrong address, and the recipient gave it to charity. Some items were found in a local op shop, but the item they really want back is the guestbook from their big day. “I just thought who on earth is going to want to buy that?!” asked bamboozled bride Danni.

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