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“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 ...

Glamor Amid Gloom: Fendi Ignites Milan Fashion Week
Glamor Amid Gloom: Fendi Ignites Milan Fashion Week

Amid economic slowdown, Fendi unveiled a 1920s-themed collection at Milan Fashion Week, celebrating a century of elegance. Milan transformed into an inspiration of style this Tuesday as Fendi kicked off the Spring-Summer 2025 women's shows. With the Roaring Twenties as their muse, the collection exuded both nostalgia and innovation, offering a ...

The Louvre Celebrates Fashion in an Unprecedented Exhibition
The Louvre Celebrates Fashion in an Unprecedented Exhibition

The Louvre, a prestigious institution of art, will, for the first time, host an exhibition dedicated to fashion, creating a dialogue between the museum’s treasures and the creations of some of the greatest contemporary designers. This marks a historic first for the world’s largest museum. From January 24 to July 21, 2025, the Louvre will ...

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"Emra’a wa rajol" on Screens: An Oriental Signature Adaptation

Emra’a wa rajol, inspired by Claude Lelouch’s Un homme et une femme (Palme d’Or winner at Cannes in 1966) and the Chanel film starring Brad Pitt and Penélope Cruz, is directed by Rana Maalouf. Featuring actors Isabelle Zighondi, Hiba Chihane, and Ziad Jallad, this 90-second film was shown at the Mir Amin Palace on September 14, 2024, ...

London Fashion Week: Burberry Blends Sportswear with Trench Traditions
London Fashion Week: Burberry Blends Sportswear with Trench Traditions

At London Fashion Week, on September 16, 2024, designer Daniel Lee unveiled a groundbreaking Spring/Summer 2025 collection for Burberry, blending sportswear influences with the iconic trench coat. [gallery size="large" link="none" ids="291400,291401,291402"] During this season’s London Fashion Week, Burberry’s showcase stood out for its ...

Red Carpet Gowns and Glamour: Emmy Awards Fashion
Red Carpet Gowns and Glamour: Emmy Awards Fashion

  At the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the red carpet at the Emmy Awards became a dazzling showcase of style and sophistication on September 15, reflecting the spirit and splendor of television’s most celebrated stars. After a delay due to strikes, the Emmy Awards ceremony reclaimed its traditional September slot, marking a night of ...

International Gastronomy Festival 2024 in Mougins (1/2)
International Gastronomy Festival 2024 in Mougins (1/2)

The International Gastronomy Festival “Les Étoiles de Mougins” shone on September 14 and 15, 2024, with its diversity and conviviality in Mougins. This event, dedicated to culinary art, brought together more than a hundred prestigious chefs, both French and international, with Guillaume Gomez, former chef of the Élysée and French gastronomy ...

Philippe Aractingi Takes the French Stage Beyond the Mask
Philippe Aractingi Takes the French Stage Beyond the Mask

Following the success of Sar Wa’t El Haki, directed by Lina Abyad, filmmaker Philippe Aractingi is reviving his play Parlons il est temps (“Let's Talk, It's About Time”) in French at the Essaïon Theater in Paris, from September 17 to October 29, on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.   View this post on ...

'Shogun' Shatters Emmy Records With 18 Awards
'Shogun' Shatters Emmy Records With 18 Awards

Shogun triumphed at the Emmy Awards, breaking records with 18 trophies and becoming the first non-English series to win. The 76th Emmy Awards ceremony saw a groundbreaking win for Shogun, which took home 18 trophies, making it the first non-English language series to claim the Best Drama award. This adaptation of James Clavell’s novel, set in ...