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Fashion's Bold Voices: Eco-Conscious and Innovatively Retro
Fashion's Bold Voices: Eco-Conscious and Innovatively Retro

At this year's Paris Fashion Week, the runway buzzed with innovation and an eco-conscious ethos, blending nostalgia with cutting-edge style for the Spring/Summer 2025 collections. This season's Paris Fashion Week delivered an evocative blend of reflection and innovation, marrying deep-seated traditions with bold new directions in design. From ...

From Lebanon to Sanary-sur-Mer: Planting a Cedar and an Olive Tree

  On September 22, 2024, Lebanese and French participants gathered in Sanary-sur-Mer to plant two symbolic shrubs—an olive tree and a cedar from Lebanon—as a sign of peace and unity. This event, organized by the Mon Liban d’Azur association, brought together the mayor of the town, Daniel Alsters, various elected officials, and Father ...

Julia Roberts: An Oscar in Hand, a César to Come
Julia Roberts: An Oscar in Hand, a César to Come

American actress Julia Roberts will receive an honorary César on February 28 during the 50th edition of the most prestigious film awards in France in recognition of her contributions to the seventh art. The American actress Julia Roberts is set to be honored with an honorary César on February 28 during the 50th edition of France's most ...

Paris Fashion Week: Feminist Fashion with Classics Revived for Empowerment
Paris Fashion Week: Feminist Fashion with Classics Revived for Empowerment

At the recent Paris Fashion Week, the runway showcased a striking shift towards empowering women's wear for the upcoming summer collections. From Victorian-era bloomers to modern power suits for the "girl boss," the Paris Fashion Week highlighted a clear trend towards emancipatory clothing. Shiatzy Chen for the Women Ready-to-wear Spring-Summer ...

Climate Change: Oceans 'Boil' in Crescendo
Climate Change: Oceans 'Boil' in Crescendo

The accelerated warming of the oceans, which has nearly doubled since 2005, is leading to increasingly frequent marine heatwaves, destabilizing marine ecosystems, according to a scientific report. The pace of ocean warming has nearly doubled since 2005, with more than one-fifth of the world's ocean surface experiencing severe heatwaves in 2023, ...

King Khan Triumphs at the Indian Film Awards in Abu Dhabi
King Khan Triumphs at the Indian Film Awards in Abu Dhabi

Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan, affectionately known as "King Khan," made a triumphant return to the spotlight at the International Indian Film Academy Awards, claiming the best actor award for his role in the action thriller Jawan. King Khan’s triumphs at the Indian Film Awards in Abu Dhabi for his role in Jawan marked his first appearance ...

Saint-Tropez Celebrates Brigitte Bardot's 90th Birthday
Saint-Tropez Celebrates Brigitte Bardot's 90th Birthday

The charming village of Saint-Tropez recently paid a heartfelt tribute to Brigitte Bardot, one of its most illustrious residents, as she celebrated her 90th birthday. The coastal town of Saint-Tropez commemorated Brigitte Bardot’s 90th milestone by showcasing the iconic 1956 movie Et Dieu créa la femme, which catapulted Bardot to international ...

Coldplay Brings Electrifying Concert to Abu Dhabi Stadium
Coldplay Brings Electrifying Concert to Abu Dhabi Stadium

Coldplay will perform an unforgettable concert in Abu Dhabi on January 11, 2025, as part of their Music of the Spheres World Tour. Coldplay is set to captivate fans in Abu Dhabi with a much-anticipated performance on January 11, 2025, at the Zayed Sports City Stadium. This will mark the band's only show in the Middle East during their acclaimed ...

San Sebastian Celebrates Albert Serra With Winning Film 'Tardes de Soledad'
San Sebastian Celebrates Albert Serra With Winning Film 'Tardes de Soledad'

On September 28, 2024, Catalan filmmaker Albert Serra won the Golden Shell at the San Sebastian International Film Festival for his bullfighting documentary, Tardes de soledad, despite protests from animal rights groups. Catalan director Albert Serra's bullfighting documentary Tardes de soledad took home the Golden Shell, the top award at the San ...

At Paris Fashion Week, Hermès 'Recalibrates'
At Paris Fashion Week, Hermès 'Recalibrates'

On September 28, 2024, Hermès’ fashion show at Paris Fashion Week was briefly disrupted by animal rights activists, while Vivienne Westwood, led by Andreas Kronthaler, introduced a collection revisiting classical femininity with a modern touch. Luxury brand Hermès, renowned for its use of fine leather, invited the audience to step inside its ...

Maugein Closes: The End of an Era for French Accordions
Maugein Closes: The End of an Era for French Accordions

Maugein’s recent bankruptcy, on Friday, September 27, marks the end of an era for France's last artisanal accordion manufacturer, reflecting the struggles of traditional craftsmanship against global competition. Maugein, the oldest French accordion manufacturer, founded in 1919 in Tulle, Corrèze, has been placed into judicial liquidation by ...

Naomi Campbell Receives French Arts Honor
Naomi Campbell Receives French Arts Honor

In a symbolic ceremony in Paris, Naomi Campbell is honored as a Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier de l’ordre des arts et des lettres), celebrating her profound impact on fashion and diversity. Naomi Campbell’s enduring influence and her relentless advocacy for diversity in the fashion industry were celebrated in Paris, ...