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They Departed in 2023: This is Beirut's Walk of Fame
Bélinda Ibrahim 2023-12-31 18:04 - Reading : 13 minute(s)
In 2023, the world bid farewell to a host of international cultural icons, personalities who left their mark on the arts, literature, music, cinema and many other creative fields. These emblematic figures, hailing from all corners of the globe, have enriched our global cultural heritage with their talent, vision and unwavering dedication to their ...
Hamas-Israel War: Zara Accused of Distasteful Manipulation
Bélinda Ibrahim 2023-12-11 18:31 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Zara, the renowned Spanish fashion retailer, finds itself embroiled in controversy following a recent advertising campaign. This campaign, featuring statues with missing limbs amidst debris, has drawn parallels to the destruction seen in Gaza. The fashion brand Zara is thrust into the spotlight not for its fashion creations, but for its ...
London Fashion Week: A Celebration of Style Amid Challenges
Béatrice Moreau 2024-02-18 14:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
As London Fashion Week (LFW) marks its 40th season, it unfolds a tapestry of fashion that mirrors the eclectic and evolving nature of the industry. Amid the UK’s economic downturn, LFW kicked off with a display that spanned from the traditional tweed to the iconic low-rise jeans of the early 2000s, showcasing the resilience and ...
‘Women Dressing Women,’ an Exhibition Transcending All Barriers
2023-12-06 11:09 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City hosted a media preview for its latest Costume Institute exhibit, Women Dressing Women, on December 4. This exhibit marks a significant exploration of the impact and influence women designers have had on the fashion industry, particularly in how women dress. The Women Dressing Women showcase ...
Displacement Fuels Fears of Hezbollah Infiltration Across Lebanon
Ian Stettner 14/03 16:35 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
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From Beirut’s suburbs to the Beqaa valley, to Druze strongholds in the eastern Chouf and Aley, and north across the Christian belt from the mountain resorts to the coast, fears are rising that Hezbollah operatives may be among the growing numbers of displaced Shia families. Israeli assassination strikes in historically-neutral parts of ...
Breaking the Crowdfunding Myth: The Digital Architecture Funding Iran’s Proxy Wars
Ian Talley 02/03 16:05 - Reading : 674 minute(s)
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For years, Iran’s use of cryptocurrency was written off as pocket-change militant fundraising. A slew of enforcement actions now shows something far more consequential: Tehran and its terror allies have woven digital assets into the core financial architecture that bankrolls their war machines. By integrating crypto into their control of ...
UN Visit to Sudan's El-Fasher Finds Traumatised Civilians in 'Unsafe Conditions'
This is Beirut 2025-12-29 16:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Traumatised civilians left in Sudan's El-Fasher after its capture by paramilitary forces are living without water or sanitation in a city haunted by famine, UN aid coordinator Denise Brown told AFP on Monday. El-Fasher fell to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in October after more than 500 days of siege, and last Friday a small UN ...
Christmas in South Lebanon: Villages Orphaned of Their Youth
Katia Kahil 2025-12-21 11:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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In the villages of South Lebanon, Christmas flickers like a fragile flame. Despite the ever-present fear and palpable tension, church bells toll and evening gatherings are held. In Alma al-Shaab, Yaroun, Deir Mimas, Khiam, and Marjayoun, garlands and nativity scenes timidly pierce the deserted streets. Once alive with laughter and reunion, these ...
Over 600 Artifacts Stolen From British Empire Collection In Bristol Museum Heist
This is Beirut 2025-12-11 19:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
More than 600 items, including military medals and jewelry from a collection documenting the links between Britain and countries in the former British Empire, were stolen from a UK museum in September, police said Thursday. Avon and Somerset Police have launched an appeal for information about four men captured on security cameras on September ...
Israel Awaits Return of Last Hostage Remains from Gaza
This is Beirut 2025-12-04 21:15 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Israel awaited the return of the last hostage remains held by Palestinian militants in Gaza, as the military said on Thursday that those of a Thai national had been identified after they were handed over. Under the first phase of the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, militants were due to return all 48 hostages they held ...
Speedy by Louis Vuitton: Audrey Hepburn’s Nomadic Elegance
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-11-30 18:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Louis Vuitton Bags Audrey Hepburn Iconic Fashion Speedy
Within the world of luxury leather goods, few pieces have endured with the same grace and universal appeal as the Speedy. It has graced the arms of both everyday sophisticates and Hollywood legends. But behind its clean, understated silhouette lies a surprisingly rich story. At once a reflection of its era and a catalyst for change, the Speedy has ...
Lady Dior: The Legendary Bag Inspired by Lady Di
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-11-16 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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In September 1995, the destiny of an accessory was forever transformed during an official visit by Princess Diana to Paris. Invited to the Cézanne exhibition at the Grand Palais, the princess received a Dior bag from Bernadette Chirac, then France’s first lady. This understated object, still unnamed, was soon destined for legend, born from the ...
Blasts at Indonesia School Mosque Injure More than 50
This is Beirut 2025-11-07 19:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Two blasts at a school mosque in the Indonesian capital Jakarta injured at least 50 people on Friday, authorities said, with a student accused of being responsible for the incident. The explosions took place at a North Jakarta high school around 12:15 pm (0515 GMT), sparking panic among the students. "It immediately turned chaotic at the school, ...
'Vibe Coding' Named Word of the Year by Collins Dictionary
This is Beirut 2025-11-06 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
"Vibe coding," a word that essentially means using artificial intelligence (AI) to tell a machine what you want instead of coding it yourself, was on Thursday named the Collins Word of the Year 2025. Coined by OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy, the word refers to "an emerging software development that turns natural language into computer code ...
Magic Returns: Sleepovers Revive 'Night at the Museum' Tradition
This is Beirut 2025-10-26 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
It's nearly 10:00 p.m. on Friday night, and a group of children shine their flashlights on the imposing skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus rex. Though the scene seems like something out of a movie, it is in fact a whimsical sleepover at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Once a month, and for a not insignificant fee, parents and kids can ...
Jane Birkin's Hermes “Birkin Voyageur” Handbag Up for Auction in Abu Dhabi
This is Beirut 2025-10-22 10:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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A Hermes handbag once belonging to Jane Birkin will be auctioned in Abu Dhabi on December 5, following the record-breaking sale of the original for over $10 million, Sotheby's said Tuesday. Nicknamed the "Birkin Voyageur", the estimated value of the late actor's black leather bag hovers between $230,000 and $430,000. Gifted to Birkin by Hermes ...
‘Danser la vie,’ a New Exhibition at Carré d'Artistes
This Is Beirut 2024-02-13 10:49 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Carré d'artistes invites all art enthusiasts to embark on a wonderful journey to the rhythm of life. Just like every season, Carré d'artistes launches its new seasonal exhibition. Danser la vie (Dancing Life) will take place from March 1 until May 31, 2024. Danser la vie is Carré d'artistes’ new seasonal exhibition, drawing ...
In Beirut, the Deal Is in the (Fake) Bag!
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-02-19 13:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The streets of Beirut are increasingly resembling a gigantic open-air bazaar… of luxury bag counterfeits! Kelly, Birkin, Lady Dior, Chanel 2.55, quilted bags, Hermès belts: they are absolutely everywhere, proudly displayed on the arms of Lebanese women or on the passenger seat of their shiny SUVs. “Look how beautiful my new Kelly is, I adore ...
Messi Bags Hat-Trick As Inter Roar Into Playoffs With 5-2 Win Over Nashville
This is Beirut 2025-10-19 09:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A rampant Lionel Messi scored a sensational hat-trick to seal Major League Soccer's Golden Boot award on Saturday as Inter Miami roared into the playoffs with a 5-2 victory over Nashville SC. The Argentine superstar tallied an astonishing 29 goals from 28 matches, with Los Angeles FC's Denis Bouanga and Nashville's Sam Surridge tied for second ...
Kurt Cobain's Enduring Fashion Legacy
Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-04 13:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Three decades after his untimely death, Kurt Cobain's iconic style continues to resonate with fashion enthusiasts worldwide, transcending the boundaries of music and cementing his status as a cultural icon. Kurt Cobain, the frontman of the groundbreaking band Nirvana, not only revolutionized the music scene with his raw, unapologetic sound, but ...
Zendaya: From Disney Star to Film and Fashion Icon
Béatrice Moreau 2024-05-12 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, known mononymously as Zendaya, has evolved from a Disney Channel darling to a multifaceted icon influencing various spheres, including film, fashion, and social activism. At just 27 years old, her journey from a child star to one of the most influential figures of her generation encapsulates a story of growth, ...
Marie Z. Munier: From the Brilliance of Jewelry to the Light of Sculptures
Béatrice Moreau 2024-05-08 18:01 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Marie Z. Munier, the renowned Lebanese jewelry designer, extends her artistic talent to the realm of luminous sculptures with the eagerly anticipated opening of her first showroom in Beirut. Located in the heart of the city, in the trendy Sodeco District, this space opens its doors to the public from May 24, inviting art lovers to explore the ...
Fashion Meets Flowers at the Met Garden of Time
2024-05-08 11:03 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Met Gala 2024, a must-attend fashion event, was held on Monday, May 6 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, celebrating the theme "The Garden of Time." The Met Gala, often referred to as the "Oscars of Fashion," is an annual extravaganza that captivates the globe with its opulence and elegance. Orchestrated by Anna Wintour, Vogue’s ...
Madonna in Brazil: A Much Anticipated Concert
2024-05-02 10:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Madonna’s much-anticipated free concert on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach on Saturday, May 4, has significantly altered the dynamics of the local area, with expectations of attracting over a million fans. The event, hailed as the pinnacle of her Celebration Tour, is set to be the largest show in her 40-year career. Madonna, aged 65, ...
French-Iranian ‘Persepolis’ Author Honored with Spanish Humanities Award
2024-05-01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The renowned French-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi, renowned for her graphic novel Persepolis which poignantly narrates her experiences as a young girl in post-revolutionary Iran, has been honored with Spain’s esteemed Princess of Asturias Award for Communications and Humanities. On Tuesday, April 30 2024, the award jury lauded the 54-year-old ...
Cyrano's Shadow: Depardieu Faces His Darkest Hour
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-04-30 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Gérard Depardieu, a sacred monster of French cinema, finds himself today in the midst of a storm, accused of sexual assault. A look back at the tumultuous trajectory of an extraordinary actor. Gérard Depardieu, a name that resonates like thunder in the French cinematic landscape, finds himself today at the heart of a scandal that shakes his ...
MESH: A Journey Through Lebanese Art and Fashion
This Is Beirut 2024-04-27 16:04 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
As the vibrant city of Beirut prepares to bid farewell to the groundbreaking MESH exhibition, art enthusiasts and fashion aficionados alike are flocking to Zico House for one final immersion into the rich tapestry of Lebanese culture. Running until April 28, 2024, this avant-garde group exhibition has been a true celebration of the symbiotic ...
Reynaldo Sayegh’s Initiatory Journey at the Instituto Cervantes
Nada Skaff 2024-04-24 17:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Reynaldo Sayegh is showcasing his latest series of works titled Puertas del Mediterraneo (Doors of the Mediterranean) at the Instituto Cervantes in Beirut from April 18 to April 30, 2024. This exhibition, the result of extensive reflection on the historical and cultural links between Lebanon and Spain, will also be presented at the AZM Cultural ...
‘Blooming Beirut’: A Springtime Artistic Showcase on Sursock Esplanade
2024-04-23 16:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The exhibition Blooming Beirut, initiated by Christiane Tawil with the aim of supporting the committee of the Sursock Museum boutique, headed by Karina Hélou, is currently being held at the same location. This initiative seeks to transform the museum's esplanade into a genuine cultural forum for the city of Beirut. The Sursock Museum Boutique, ...
Flamenco Fashion Fever: Seville’s Dazzling Dresses Take Center Stage
Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-21 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
As Seville’s annual feria approaches, the city’s flamenco dress designers work tirelessly to create stunning gowns that embody the essence of Andalusian tradition and style. In the heart of Seville’s Old City, Luis Fernandez’s workshop buzzes with activity as customers flock to try on his stunning collection of flamenco dresses. ...