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Taylor Swift Turns Showgirl Magic Into Global Pop Spectacle

This is Beirut, 01/10 15:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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With the meticulously planned release of Taylor Swift's 12th album this Friday, the country singer-turned-pop star demonstrates again that she is as business savvy as she is musically adept. From hints dropped during her last tour in 2024 to movie screenings this coming weekend to accompany the new album's release, "Taylor Swift has perfected ...

Paris Becomes Romantic Stage in 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Series

This is Beirut, 01/10 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Emily is no longer the only doe-eyed American in Paris: Isabel "Belly" Conklin, lead character in global TV phenomenon The Summer I Turned Pretty, has also moved to the French capital, burnishing its reputation for romance and escapism. The third series of the show ranked first in 120 countries on Amazon Prime when it kicked off in July — ...

AI Actress Sparks Debate: Creator Defends Digital 'Piece of Art'

This is Beirut, 30/09 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The creator of an AI actress who exploded across the internet over the weekend has insisted she is an artwork, after a fierce backlash from the creative community. Tilly Norwood — a composite girl-next-door described on her Instagram page as an aspiring actress — has already attracted attention from multiple talent agents, Eline Van der ...

'Timeless Dimensions:' The Pigments of Time of Gaby Maamary

Makram Haddad, 29/09 18:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Artist, art historian and restorer, Gaby Maamary has been teaching since 1990 and has led major conservation projects, from the Roman necropolis of Tyre (with the University of Nara) to scientific advising with the National Museum of Beirut, via his participation in the European program InfrArtSonic. A specialist in Renaissance techniques and ...

Milan Fashion Week Wraps with Bold Trends and Timeless Glamour

This is Beirut, 29/09 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The main shows at Milan Fashion Week wrapped up Sunday after another season of standout dresses, flawless tailoring, statement leather coats, and luxurious handbags. Here are some of the key looks from the Spring/Summer 2026 women's collections: 1920s Chic Ferragamo designer Maximilian Davis revisited the roaring twenties with a lively ...

Armani’s Farewell Show Close Milan Fashion Week

This is Beirut, 29/09 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Giorgio Armani's final collection went on show Sunday at Milan Fashion Week, originally intended as a 50th anniversary celebration for the Italian house, but now serving as a final tribute. The legendary designer, who was head of a billion-dollar fashion empire, died this month aged 91. Sunday evening's catwalk show had been planned as the ...

Paris Fashion Week to Open With Bold Industry Transformations Ahead

This is Beirut, 28/09 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Paris Fashion Week kicks off on Monday with a dozen new faces set to make their debuts at major labels, including Matthieu Blazy at Chanel. Reflecting an unprecedented shake-up of creative directors, the Spring-Summer 2026 season will showcase the renewal of the top ranks of the global luxury clothing industry on a scale rarely seen. The sector, ...

Italian Luxury Faces Turmoil as Armani Era Closes

This is Beirut, 27/09 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The first Milan Fashion Week without Giorgio Armani marks the end of an era in Italian luxury, at a time when houses across the sector are already in transition. After defending his independence throughout his life, the legendary designer, who died this month aged 91, entrusted his heirs with the task of selling his group. He cited French ...

Ivory Coast Launches Major Art Space in Historic Coastal Town

This is Beirut, 27/09 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A new contemporary art museum has opened in Ivory Coast's UNESCO-listed beachside town of Grand-Bassam in a building that is a remnant of its colonial past. Twenty-eight artists from nine African countries feature in the inaugural exhibition of paintings, sculpture, photography and design at La Maison de l'art (The House of Art). The former post ...

When Fashion Brings Masterpieces Back to Life

Bélinda Ibrahim, 26/09 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Fashion Week is no longer merely a stage for new silhouettes. It has become a platform where art and clothing engage in a dynamic dialogue, each collection telling its own story. Every season, on the runways of Paris, Milan, London and New York, artistic references abound. Fashion draws from the great masters, summons icons of painting, sculpture ...

Pop Art Brings Royal Tradition to Life in Luxembourg

This is Beirut, 26/09 11:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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As Luxembourg awaits the coronation of a new Grand Duke, local artist Jacques Schneider is planning to jazz up the occasion with a splash of pop art. A set of new "monarchical" paintings are among the works on show at a retrospective on Schneider's 20 years in the art industry that opened on Thursday in Berchem, a small town in the south of the ...

Demna Debuts Gucci Collection, Igniting New Era in Milan

This is Beirut, 23/09 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Maverick Georgian designer Demna makes his debut for Gucci at Milan Fashion Week on Tuesday with a film featuring a family of Italian characters bursting with attitude, as the house pledged a "new era" in its history. The 44-year-old took over at Gucci in July after a decade at fellow Kering brand Balenciaga, tasked with helping reverse falling ...

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