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Haute Couture kicks off in Paris: Schiaparelli and Iris van Herpen dream of elsewhere

This is Beirut 08/07 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Fashion Paris Haute Couture Schiaparelli Iris van Herpen Culture

From the future to the ocean floor, Schiaparelli and Iris van Herpen opened Paris Haute Couture Week with a longing for the extraordinary—set against a backdrop of ongoing artistic reshuffles in the fashion world. Schiaparelli opened the week on Monday with its Fall-Winter 2025–2026 collection titled Back to the Future, blending futuristic ...

Paris Fashion Week Opens With Demna’s Farewell at Balenciaga

This is Beirut 07/07 14:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Fashion Luxury Haute-Couture Week Paris Culture

After 10 years at Balenciaga, provocative Georgian showman Demna is to take a final bow during Paris Haute Couture Week, which began on Monday with a star-studded show by Schiaparelli. Demna, known for his daring work as well as controversies during his decade-long stint at Kering-owned Balenciaga, will unveil his final collection on Wednesday in ...

ChronicleIsabelle Huppert Embodies Timeless Despair in Castellucci’s ‘Bérénice’ Revival

Marie-Christine Tayah 07/07 13:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Bérénice Isabelle Huppert Theater Romeo Castellucci Paris Théâtre de la Ville

The Italian director, known for his expertise in visual and sensory theater and inspired by his knowledge of painting, scenography and stage design, took Racine’s tragedy and transformed it into a fully contemporary interpretation. The production centers on the heroine’s intense pain, creating an immersive experience far removed from the ...

King Tut Treasures Restored for Grand Museum Opening

This is Beirut 07/07 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Egypt Cairo Tutankhamun Culture Art Heritage

As a teenager, Eid Mertah would pore over books about King Tutankhamun, tracing hieroglyphs and dreaming of holding the boy pharaoh's golden mask in his hands. Years later, the Egyptian conservator found himself gently brushing centuries-old dust off one of Tut's gilded ceremonial shrines — a piece he had only seen in textbooks. "I studied ...

'Jurassic World: Rebirth' Roars to Top of North American Box Office

This is Beirut 07/07 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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“Jurassic World: Rebirth” — the latest entry in the blockbuster dinosaur franchise — stomped all over the July 4 weekend competition, debuting at a massive $91.5 million at the North American box office, according to industry estimates released Sunday. The Universal film stars Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali, and ...

From Balenciaga to Gucci: Demna’s Bold Fashion Leap

This is Beirut 06/07 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Fashion Paris Demna Paris Fashion Week Art Culture

Celebrated, controversial and clearly up for a challenge, fashion designer Demna is set to step into one of the most difficult jobs in the luxury clothing industry next week as chief creative at struggling Gucci. The 44-year-old, who fled the war-wracked Georgian region of Abkhazia as a child and dropped his surname "Gvasalia" in 2021, will bow ...

SpotlightFrom Bardot to Birkin: The Timeless Allure of the Basket Bag

Bélinda Ibrahim 06/07 10:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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For several seasons, wicker and raffia baskets have shed their humble beachside and market origins, transformed by top designers into must-have summer staples. This trend is rooted in dual heritage: the laid-back practicality paired with the sun-drenched glamour of the Riviera. Once a simple everyday item, the basket bag has become a style icon ...

At the Bourse de Commerce in Paris, an Immersive Work of Sound and Silence

Marie-Christine Tayah 06/07 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Paris France Art Architecture Culture Exhibition

Clinamen is a dreamlike, immersive and multisensory experience by Céleste Boursier-Mougenot, presented in the Rotunda of the Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection. Originally built in the 18th century as a grain exchange, the building – now a contemporary art museum – becomes a living vessel for this ever-evolving installation. This ...

Ozzy Osbourne Bows Out with Black Sabbath

This is Beirut 05/07 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Concert Culture Art Show Music

Birmingham braced Saturday for wildman rocker Ozzy Osbourne's final-ever gig as Black Sabbath's frontman, with thousands flocking to his UK hometown for a celebration of the heavy metal genre he helped create. Millions are also expected to follow online after fans snapped up tickets for the show — starring the original line-up — in just 16 ...

From Benin to Hollywood: Singer Angélique Kidjo Makes Walk of Fame History

This is Beirut 05/07 10:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Franco-Beninese artist Angélique Kidjo expressed her "joy" on Friday at becoming the first African female singer to receive a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame. The five-time Grammy Award winner, who recently concluded an international tour celebrating her 40-year career, was named Wednesday among the 35 new honorees selected to ...

The “Quiet Proposal”: No Ring. No Kneeling. Just Heart

Bélinda Ibrahim 05/07 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Quiet Proposal Wedding Engagement Love Couples

There was a time when proposing meant staging the perfect scene — sunset views, fine dining, hidden cameras, getting down on one knee, a sparkling ring, and background music to cue the tears. But that era is fading fast, making place for a new generation that’s rewriting the rules of rom-com romance. Enter the quiet proposal: discreet, ...

InterviewsYasmina Sabbah Fuses the Unexpected in Symphonic Electro-Dance

Bélinda Ibrahim 04/07 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Picture the scene: a full symphony orchestra, a fifty-voice choir, a live DJ, a vocalist with oriental inflections – and a set list that spans Lady Gaga, Daft Punk, Calvin Harris, Amr Diab and Najwa Karam. This isn’t a dreamscape – it’s Symphonic Electro-Dance, the latest installment of the Symphonic Fusion series launched by Saint-Joseph ...