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‘Tools for After’: Futuristic Italian Design at Sursock Palace
2024-03-16 17:46 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Sursock Cochrane Palace, a jewel of Lebanese architectural and artistic heritage, emblematic and rich in history, once again projects a futuristic vision of a renaissance and hope for a better world. This splendidly decorated space, still bearing the scars of the August 4 explosion, once again carries the torch of cultural transmission and ...
Celebrating Resilience: Rabih Kayrouz Presents Collection in Restored Atelier
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-03-15 21:06 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Beirut, the wounded city, rises from its ashes through art and creation. Emblematic of this resilience, Lebanese designer Rabih Kayrouz chose to present his new Spring-Summer 2024 collection in his Gemmayzé district workshop, beautifully restored after being devastated by the Beirut port explosion on August 4, 2020. An emotionally charged event ...
Chanel Celebrates Its Love Story With Deauville
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-03-10 17:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Chanel and Deauville share a love story that lasted for over a century. When Gabrielle Chanel opened her first store in the Norman seaside resort in 1912, she could not have imagined that she was sealing the fate of her brand with that of this town. Since then, the two names have been inseparable, united by a common passion for casual elegance and ...
Echoes of the Past and the Italian Design Future
This Is Beirut 2024-03-05 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Italian Cultural Institute (IIC), in collaboration with the Sursock Palace Association and the Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (ALBA), recently announced the exhibition Tools for After Design (TFA Design). This event is held in conjunction with the Italian Embassy in Beirut and the Italian Trade Agency as part of the eighth edition of ...
Beyond Fashion, the Legacy 'the Accidental Icon' Leaves Behind
2024-03-04 10:31 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Iris Apfel, an emblematic figure within the sartorial realm, renowned for her distinctive oversized spectacles that became a signature part of her ensemble, passed away at the venerable age of 102, as confirmed by her Instagram account. Hailing from the borough of Queens in New York, Apfel was a paragon of eccentric style and vivacity, ...
Miyake's Enveloping Silhouettes at Paris Fashion Week
2024-03-02 10:18 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
At Paris Fashion Week on Friday, the Japanese fashion house Issey Miyake, steadfastly grounded in its approach yet pairing the most sophisticated designer dresses with casual footwear, ventured into the realm of unusual color combinations and embraced a highly eclectic "mix and match" philosophy for its women's fashion show. Satoshi Kondo, the ...
Marya Kazoun or the Salvific Beauty of Art
Nada Skaff 2024-02-29 13:47 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
In Venice, a city in perpetual mutation where beauty remains a constant and luminous evidence of the present moment, Marya Kazoun has made her home. A Lebanese-Canadian born in Beirut, she attended the Protestant College and then the Lebanese American University for a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in interior architecture. She also holds a ...
'Bond in Motion' Striking Exhibition: Iconic Vehicles Unveiled
2024-02-29 13:38 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The iconic Aston Martin DB5, synonymous with James Bond's stylish escapades since its appearance in Goldfinger in 1964, is set to be a centerpiece at the forthcoming Bond in Motion exhibition. This prestigious event is scheduled to be hosted by the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC, with the exhibition opening its doors to the public on ...
Kinamania and Daniele Kiridjian: A Fashion Collaboration in Beirut
ici 2024-02-25 10:17 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In a remarkable fusion of creativity and craftsmanship, Kinamania, led by Kristina Zouein, partners with fashion designer Daniele Kiridjian to bring an exclusive shoe line to Beirut. Kristina Zouein, the visionary behind Kinamania, carved a niche in the fashion world with her unique blend of minimalist design and vibrant, bold accents. ...
Elton John's Legacy: A Stellar Auction in New York
2024-02-23 13:39 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In the heart of Manhattan, within the prestigious confines of the Rockefeller Center where Christie's headquarters reside, an auction of significant magnitude unfolded, dedicated to the memorabilia of British music icon Elton John. This memorable evening, marking the beginning of a series of events devoted to the artist, succeeded in amassing ...
What Your Handbag Really Reveals About Your Personality
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-10-19 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Handbags Fashion Personality Culture Women
A handbag is almost an extension of oneself. You choose it in the morning, carry it everywhere and rarely forget it. Yet few women consider how they actually wear it, though that simple gesture can say a lot. Between practicality, a need for security, a touch of vanity or a desire for freedom, our bags reveal not only our little habits but also ...
Palestinians Return to Devastated Gaza City as Truce Holds
This is Beirut 2025-10-11 16:18 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Thousands of displaced Palestinians returned to a devastated Gaza City on Saturday, the second day of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with many stunned by the destruction even as others were relieved to find their homes still standing. Israel agreed to the truce on Friday and pulled back troops from several areas of the territory, ...
Liminal Objects Redefining Fashion and Art
2024-05-18 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The exhibition Liminal Objects: Contemporary Critical Fashion at La Maison du Danemark in Paris, running from March 22 until May 19, presents an intriguing exploration into the evolving landscape of Nordic design. This event showcases a new generation of designers and artists who critically engage with the way materials, functions, bodies and ...
Syria Authorities Say Torched 1 Million Captagon Pills
This is Beirut 2024-12-25 14:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Syria's new authorities torched a large stockpile of drugs on Wednesday, two security officials told AFP, including one million pills of captagon, whose industrial-scale production flourished under ousted president Bashar al-Assad. Captagon is a banned amphetamine-like stimulant that became Syria's largest export during the country's more than ...
Paris Fashion Week Unveils Bold and Sculptural Winter Trends
Madeleine Cadoux 2025-03-10 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Fashion Paris Fashion Week Art Culture Trends
Faux fur reigns supreme, gracing the runways in extravagant volumes and unexpected details. At Chloé, it appears as stoles, coat lapels or playful talismans adorning handbags. Rabanne pairs fur with leather coats and transparent PVC trench coats, while Alaïa steals the show with a striking, long white faux fur coat — plush, voluminous and ...
Fifty Shades of Grey and Supreme Belts Dominate Milan Fashion Week
This is Beirut 2025-03-04 11:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Milan Fashion Week might be over, but the trends to stay elegant and stylish next winter have been revealed. The general mood of the week was quiet luxury, in line with the last few seasons, where quality materials were paired with everyday essentials. Grey All the studios clearly had the grey suits from the 1980 film American Gigolo plastered ...
Hezbollah's Financing From Iran Undermined Following Assad's Fall in Syria
Liliane Mokbel 2025-02-28 13:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Hezbollah continues to pay salaries to its leaders, but the long-term sustainability of this practice is increasingly uncertain. The challenges in receiving Iranian funds have grown, compounded by the closure of hard drug production facilities in Syria. The land route to transfer these funds through Syria has been entirely shut down, and the air ...
M23 Seize Key City as Fears of DR Congo Breakup Mount
This is Beirut 2025-02-17 11:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Columns of M23 fighters allied with Rwandan troops on Sunday entered the center of another key city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as the African Union highlighted growing fears that the strife-torn country could break up. Scores of people have fled since the fighters reached outlying districts of Bukavu, capital of South Kivu ...
Hamas and Israel Exchange Hostages for Prisoners in Latest Gaza Swap
This is Beirut 2025-02-15 14:44 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Hamas Gaza Hostages
Palestinian militants handed three Israeli hostages over to the Red Cross on Saturday, while buses carrying freed Palestinian prisoners rolled out of two Israeli jails in the latest exchange under an ongoing Gaza truce deal. An AFP journalist saw masked Hamas militants parade the hostages onto a stage in Gaza's southern city of Khan Yunis, where ...
Syrian Whistleblower "Caesar" Reveals Identity
This is Beirut 2025-02-06 23:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A Syrian whistleblower, who smuggled tens of thousands of pictures depicting torture under Bashar al-Assad, on Thursday revealed his identity for the first time, two months after the longtime ruler was toppled. "I am First Lieutenant Farid al-Madhan, the (former) head of the forensic evidence department at the military police in Damascus, known ...
West Bank: Israeli Military Targets Jenin, Claims Elimination of 15 "Terrorists"
This is Beirut 2025-01-27 22:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Israeli military on Monday said it had "eliminated over 15 terrorists" and arrested 40 wanted people during a major raid that began last week in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. The raid began two days after a truce took hold in the Gaza Strip. The military said in a statement that during the Jenin operation troops seized dozens of ...
Hermès Showcases Graphic Elegance at Paris Fashion Week
Madeleine Cadoux 2025-01-26 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The maison Hermès once again captured the essence of timeless luxury during the Paris Men’s Fashion Week, unveiling its Autumn-Winter 2025-2026 collection. This season’s presentation took place at the iconic Palais d’Iéna, a masterpiece of reinforced concrete by architect Auguste Perret, perfectly complementing the brand’s sophisticated ...
Israel Accuses Hamas of Backtracking on Fragile Ceasefire Deal
This is Beirut 2025-01-16 13:10 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Israel accused Hamas on Thursday of backtracking on parts of a fragile ceasefire and hostage release deal in the Gaza war, and carried out fresh air strikes ahead of an expected vote by the cabinet. The truce, announced by mediators Qatar and the United States on Wednesday, would take effect on Sunday and involve the exchange of Israeli hostages ...
Scandal at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport
This is Beirut 2025-01-04 10:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport Smuggling Iran
According to local TV channel MTV, the arrival of an Iranian plane unveiled years of smuggling at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport. Three customs control teams operate at Beirut Airport. While these teams are traditionally sectarian, one team, composed entirely of three Shiite controllers, has allegedly been facilitating the smuggling of ...
A second Iranian plane searched on Friday
This is Beirut 2025-01-03 09:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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A second plane originating from Iran was thoroughly searched at Beirut International Airport on Friday, without causing any problems similar to those which erupted the previous day on arrival of the Iranian Mahan Air plane. Speaking in a television interview, caretaker Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi pointed out: “We only want to protect ...
Celebrate in Style: When Festive Fashion Tells a Story
Juliana Breidy 2024-12-26 19:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Fashion Culture Holidays Festive History
The 90s: Minimalism in the Spotlight The 90s marked a break from the extravagance of previous decades. Elegance became understated, silhouettes were simplified, and luxurious fabrics like satin and silk crepe took center stage. The little black dress established itself as a timeless essential, while clean lines added a subtle modernity. Recreate ...
Syria Rescuers, Activist Say Site Outside Damascus Believed to Be Mass Grave
This is Beirut 2024-12-25 16:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A key Syrian rescue group and an activist told AFP on Wednesday a burial site outside Damascus was likely a mass grave for detainees held under former president Bashar al-Assad and fighters killed in the civil war. In a vast walled area located near the Baghdad Bridge, some 35 kilometres (22 miles) from the capital, AFP journalists visiting the ...
Afghan Bread, the Humble Centrepiece of Every Meal
This is Beirut 2024-12-23 09:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Every day before dawn, Jamil Ghafori gets to work on the floor of a cramped Kabul bakery with five other men churning out thousands of traditional flatbreads, the staple of every Afghan meal. This photograph taken on November 27, 2024 shows an Afghan baker arranging traditional flatbreads locally known as Naan. © Wakil KOHSAR / AFP The ...
Curry Drops 52 as Warriors Win, Jokic Bags Career-High 61 in Denver Loss
This is Beirut 2025-04-02 13:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Stephen Curry delivered a majestic 52-point performance as the Golden State Warriors clinched a crucial victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday while Nikola Jokic bagged a career-high 61 points in vain as Denver lost a double overtime thriller to Minnesota. Curry, the NBA's all-time leader in three-point shooting, looked poised to set the ...
Syria Rescuers Say Bodies Found in Warehouse Next to Shiite Shrine Near Damascus
This is Beirut 2024-12-18 16:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A Syrian civil defence official said Wednesday that White Helmets rescuers discovered unidentified bodies and remains in a medicine warehouse in Damascus southern suburb, 10 days after Bashar al-Assad's ouster. An AFP video journalist at the scene said the warehouse strewn with medicine boxes was located just around 50 metres (yards) from the ...