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Milan Fashion Week: Bottega Veneta's Grand Finale
Milan Fashion Week: Bottega Veneta's Grand Finale

Bottega Veneta closed Milan Fashion Week on Saturday, September 21, with a brilliant showcase that highlighted a whimsical childhood and a tribute to Madonna by Dolce & Gabbana. Milan Fashion Week wrapped up this Saturday with a series of captivating surprises, notably at the highly anticipated Bottega Veneta show. Marking the end of the ...

Cate Blanchett Honored at San Sebastian Film Festival
Cate Blanchett Honored at San Sebastian Film Festival

On Saturday, September 21, 2024, the second day of the San Sebastián Film Festival, Australian actress Cate Blanchett was celebrated with the prestigious Donostia Award. The festival runs until September 28, 2024. At San Sebastián Film Festival, Cate Blanchett received the Donostia Award from Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón, who had directed ...

Bordeaux Marries the Falling Leaves' Colors
Bordeaux Marries the Falling Leaves' Colors

Bordeaux, the quintessential autumn hue, masterfully blends chic and timelessness, adapting seamlessly across various trends. Bordeaux secures its rightful place in the autumn palette. This timeless and stylish shade complements both fashion and home decor, exuding elegance and sophistication. Belonging to the red family, Bordeaux exudes a ...

Unveiling New Work by Mozart Composed at… Age Ten?
Unveiling New Work by Mozart Composed at… Age Ten?

An unpublished string trio by Mozart was unveiled in Leipzig on Thursday, September 19, adding to the rich catalog of the Austrian composer and revealing a new facet of his early work. Last Thursday, a previously unknown piece attributed to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, likely composed during his childhood, was discovered in Leipzig, the iconic city ...

Prada’s Striking Bold 'Superhero' Collection at Milan Fashion Week
Prada’s Striking Bold 'Superhero' Collection at Milan Fashion Week

On Thursday, September 19, Prada dazzled attendees at Milan Fashion Week with its Spring/Summer 2025 collection, featuring a bold mix of accessories and mirrored metallics. Artistic directors Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons have once again pushed the boundaries of fashion with Prada's latest offerings. Celebrating outlier status amidst a sluggish ...

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"Voyage Enchanteur" of Abdel Rahman el Bacha at the Institut du Monde Arabe

  Voyage Enchanteur, a concert by Abdel Rahman el Bacha will be held at the Institut du Monde Arabe. This event will enable the Tripoli Lebanon Heritage Association, which organizes it, to fund the Tripoli Focus Days on November 23 and 24 at the IMA, in celebration of Tripoli being named the "Arab Cultural Capital." An exclusive interview ...

Naji Hakim, an Apostle of the Paschal Light
Naji Hakim, an Apostle of the Paschal Light

On September 21, Karim Saïd will conduct the Amman Chamber Orchestra in the world premiere of "Nour," an orchestral rhapsody honoring the Holy Land, composed by Naji Hakim. Oh Lebanon, oh despair. How difficult it is to describe you in these bleak times. Were you not once celebrated as the land of superlatives? Glorious at times, tragic at ...

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French and Swiss Tour for "Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano"

The poignant documentary Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano, directed by Cyril Aris, focuses on the challenges of artistic creation in times of crisis. It will be launched in France and Switzerland with a series of premiere screenings. There’s no need to introduce the touching documentary Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano by Cyril Aris, which ...

“Unframed” Documentary Shorts: A Fresh Look at Contemporary Lebanese Artists
“Unframed” Documentary Shorts: A Fresh Look at Contemporary Lebanese Artists

Created by Bachir Asmar and Jean-Claude Boulos, a series of documentaries titled Unframed was recently launched under the banner of Ziggy’s production company. The premiere of this first season took place on September 9 at Espace Dadour in Jal el Dib. The premiere night of the Unframed documentaries gathered film enthusiasts for a screening, ...

Valentino, Chanel, and the Race for Creative Power
Valentino, Chanel, and the Race for Creative Power

As creative directors shuffle and sales drop, the fashion industry faces a power shift reminiscent of Game of Thrones. The fashion world is in the midst of a seismic shift, with designers shuffling positions and rumors swirling about who will take over at some of the most prestigious houses. As sales continue to slump, this turmoil is being ...

Lebanese Chefs Honored at the International Gastronomy Festival in Mougins (2/2)
Lebanese Chefs Honored at the International Gastronomy Festival in Mougins (2/2)

  Lebanon shone brightly at the international gastronomy festival, "Les Étoiles de Mougins," through the remarkable culinary talents of Chef Joe Barza, along with chefs Aline Kamakian, Charles Azar, and Youssef Akiki, who showcased the best of Lebanese cuisine. We caught up with Chef Joe Barza, a global ambassador of Lebanese gastronomy, ...

Bruno Bettelheim: “Love Is Not Enough”
Bruno Bettelheim: “Love Is Not Enough”

Every week, we invite you to explore a striking theme from a great psychoanalyst to reveal its depth and richness. These lapidary, often provocative formulas open up new perspectives on the intricacies of the human psyche. By deciphering these quotes with rigor and pedagogy, we invite you on a fascinating journey to the heart of psychoanalytic ...