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Paris Fashion Week Begins with Major Designer Debuts and Industry Shifts

This is Beirut 03/03 22:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Paris Women's Fashion Week kicked off on Monday with young new labels dominating the catwalks before a trio of hotly awaited designer debuts at Givenchy, Dries Van Noten, and Tom Ford in the coming days. The opening of the world's biggest fashion week also saw demonstrations from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) charity and ...

AnalysisRedemptive Art Beyond Human Fallibility

This is Beirut 03/03 21:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Art Music Culture Philosophy

The link between an artist's morality and the legitimacy of their art is a question that transcends the ages, fueling sometimes fierce debates about the role and place of art in our modern societies. At a time when artists' statements are scrutinized through the lens of morality, it is legitimate to wonder whether art should dissociate itself from ...

Pie and Mash: A British Culinary Icon Fights for Protected Status

This is Beirut 03/03 12:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

UK London Gastronomy Tradition

Pie and mash, an iconic dish of British cuisine, is at the heart of a campaign to secure a protected designation, similar to champagne or parmesan. In a pie and mash shop in East London, the atmosphere is simple: no menu, just one specialty – a beef pie accompanied by a scoop of mashed potatoes, covered with a parsley sauce known as ...

The Oscars’ Winners and Losers: ‘Anora’ Triumphs as Others Celebrate Backstage

Madeleine Cadoux 03/03 09:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Los Angeles Oscars Awards Academy Awards Culture Ceremony

Hollywood’s biggest night saw Anora emerge as the dominant force, securing five Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director. Meanwhile, those who left empty-handed found solace in the revelry of the evening, with the backstage bar becoming the unofficial gathering place for relaxed nominees and industry insiders. The Oscars are often ...

The Endless Chic of Black and White Stands Out at the César Awards

Marie-Christine Tayah 02/03 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Fashion Black White César Awards Ceremony

Few color combinations command attention quite like black and white. At the César Awards, this classic pairing took center stage, with stars embracing its timeless appeal in bold yet understated ways. The Power of Timeless Elegance The striking duo of the black and white outfit has been a cornerstone of style for decades, embodying a refined ...

Gene Hackman’s Final Days: Mystery and Suspicious Death

This is Beirut 02/03 13:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Cinema Legacy Heritage Art Culture

Hollywood icon Gene Hackman was likely dead for around ten days before his body was discovered alongside that of his wife in their Santa Fe home, authorities announced Friday. The 95-year-old actor and classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, 63, were found lifeless on Wednesday, along with the body of one of their dogs. While no signs of foul play were ...

Dolce & Gabbana and Ferragamo Light Up Milan Fashion Week

This is Beirut 02/03 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Italy Milan Fashion FashionWeek

Dolce & Gabbana dominated Milan Fashion Week on Saturday, March 1st, with a high-energy, rave-like atmosphere, while Ferragamo leaned into a more poetic, theatrical presentation. The Sicilian duo, Dolce & Gabbana, brought their Cool Girls collection to life with an army of models dressed in oversized bombers, cargo pants, and snug beanies. With ...

Francis Ford Coppola Embraces Razzie Award for 'Megalopolis' Flop

This is Beirut 01/03 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Cinema Actor Film Art Culture

Multiple Oscar-winner Francis Ford Coppola on Friday said he was "thrilled" to accept this year's tongue-in-cheek Razzie Award for worst director, insisting it shows he has a "courage" sorely lacking in modern Hollywood. The legendary filmmaker behind The Godfather and Apocalypse Now poured his own money into last year's passion project ...

Tilda Swinton Curates a Paris Exhibition at Christie’s

This is Beirut 01/03 12:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Actress Exhibition Art Cinema

British actress Tilda Swinton will serve as the curator and scenographer of an exhibition dedicated to her friend and compatriot, designer Marianna Kennedy, at Christie’s in Paris from May 5 to 11, the auction house announced on Friday. This non-selling exhibition is entirely envisioned by Swinton, who designed the staging and décor, according ...

'Emilia Pérez' Triumphs at the César Awards Before Facing the Oscars

Madeleine Cadoux 01/03 09:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

César Ceremony Awards Stars Cinema France

French director Jacques Audiard triumphed at the César Awards on Friday, overcoming controversy to take home seven awards for his musical Emilia Pérez, including Best Film and Best Director. Now, he sets his sights on the Oscars this Sunday. “The joy of hiding, the fear of being discovered—thank you for finding me!” said the 72-year-old ...

Interviews'Vingt-quatre heures de la vie d’une femme' to Take the Stage in Beirut

Marie-Christine Tayah 28/02 19:10 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Theater Le Monnot Beirut Paris Actress Interview

Bringing Zweig’s compelling narrative to the stage, Vingt-quatre heures de la vie d’une femme (Twenty-Four Hours in a Woman’s Life) is preparing for its next chapter in Beirut. Under the direction of Ji Chen, Joanna Khalaf delivers a performance that bridges two cultures, offering audiences an immersive experience in both French ...

SpotlightFrom Father to Son, from Beirut to the Louvre, the Epic of the Abou Adal Icons

Bélinda Ibrahim 28/02 17:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

Louvre Museum Collection Icons Christianism Lebanon

The extraordinary journey of the Abou Adal collection began in the early 1950s, in a Lebanon then regarded as the “Switzerland of the Middle East.” Georges Abou Adal, driven by a curiosity for Eastern sacred art, acquired his first icons in 1952. What started as a personal interest quickly turned into a passionate quest to preserve and ...