This Is Beirut 01/10 13:11 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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 ...
30/09 18:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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, ...
This Is Beirut 30/09 18:19 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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 ...
Madeleine Cadoux 30/09 14:02 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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 ...
Madeleine Cadoux 30/09 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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 ...
This Is Beirut 29/09 18:12 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Albert Serra Catalan filmmaker
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 ...
This Is Beirut 29/09 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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 ...
This Is Beirut 29/09 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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 ...
Madeleine Cadoux 28/09 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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, ...
Madeleine Cadoux 28/09 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Monet's love for London's enchanting smog takes center stage in a new Courtauld Gallery exhibition, Monet and London: Views from the Thames. The display features 21 paintings sourced from private collections and museums in France, the United States, Ireland, and beyond. In London, Claude Monet found a peculiar allure in the famed "smog," a haze ...
28/09 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Swiss designer Kévin Germanier, a pioneer of upcycling and bold fashion, has dazzled Paris once again on September 24, 2024, at the Fashion Week. At just 32, Swiss designer Kévin Germanier has made a name for himself in the fashion world with his unique approach to upcycling and his bold, colorful style. This Tuesday in Paris, he once again ...
Alain E. Andrea 27/09 18:20 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Caught in a war that tears it apart, Lebanon is far from being abandoned to its sad fate. Artists from around the globe lend their voices to This is Beirut, expressing their solidarity against unbearable violence. The sky darkens, once again plunging Lebanon into a night devoid of promise. As the wounds of the past, much like those of the ...