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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 ...

Jafar Panahi Defies Iran’s Censors with Bold New Film

This is Beirut 30/09 12:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Iranian director Jafar Panahi, whose latest film won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, told AFP he would continue to defy his country's censors and ignore the risk of returning to prison. His new film It Was Just an Accident, released internationally from Wednesday, chronicles the story of five Iranians confronting a man who could be ...

Who Is Matthieu Blazy, the Rising Star at the Helm of Chanel?

This is Beirut 30/09 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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VIPs and fashionistas are all jostling for invitations to the most-coveted show at Paris Fashion Week: Matthieu Blazy's debut at Chanel. But who is the 41-year-old designer? The Franco-Belgian is relatively low-key, certainly not one of the big celebrity names he beat for the job, and was picked for Chanel after a highly successful three-year ...

'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 ...

Trump Renews Tariff Threat on Movies Made Abroad

This is Beirut 29/09 17:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his threat of imposing steep tariffs on films made outside the United States, claiming his country's industry has been "stolen" by others. Trump's remarks come shortly after he threatened a slew of new tariffs to be imposed this week on branded pharmaceutical products, furniture, as well as heavy trucks ...

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 ...

Paris Fashion Week Opens With New Creative Era

This is Beirut 29/09 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Shows by Saint Laurent and Weinsanto will kick off a hotly anticipated Paris Fashion Week on Monday, with a dozen brands set to showcase new creative directors following a major industry shake-up. The Spring-Summer 2026 season will highlight the recent renewal of top leadership within global luxury brands. The first Chanel show by Matthieu Blazy ...

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 ...

Bad Bunny to Headline 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show

This is Beirut 29/09 10:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Grammy-winning Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny will headline next year's Super Bowl halftime show, the NFL said on Sunday, ending speculation that Taylor Swift was being lined up for the American football showpiece. Super Bowl halftime shows have traditionally attracted the biggest names in the music world, with past performers reading like a who's ...

Fall 2025 Bags: Textures, Shapes, Desires

Bélinda Ibrahim 28/09 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In Fall 2025, fabrics and finishes are key. Quilted leather is making a comeback, but in softer, slightly puffed versions. Many bags mix it up: smooth leather, grained leather, croc effects, fuzzy finishes, or even touches of bouclé wool and knit details. This variety makes each bag a pleasure to carry, soft or textured depending on the ...

Word of the weekInformation: A Fundamental Right in the Digital Age

Sana Richa Choucair 28/09 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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On September 28, 2025, the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) celebrates its tenth anniversary, proclaimed by UNESCO. This year, UNESCO and the Philippine government are hosting a global conference in Manila on September 29–30, under the theme “Ensuring Access to Environmental Information in the Digital Age.” 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, ...