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From Balenciaga to Gucci: Demna’s Bold Fashion Leap

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

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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 ...

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)

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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)

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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 ...

BTS to Drop New Album and World Tour in 2026

This is Beirut, 02/07 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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BTS agency HYBE confirmed Wednesday that the K-pop megastars would release a new album and go on tour in 2026, with the group's livestream announcement of their return attracting more than seven million views. The seven-member group had been on a self-described hiatus since 2022 while they undertook their mandatory military service — required ...

Algerian Court to Rule on Boualem Sansal’s Jail Appeal

This is Beirut, 01/07 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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An Algerian court is expected to deliver a verdict Tuesday on prosecutors' bid to double the jail term of a dual-national author whose conviction has strained ties with France. Boualem Sansal, 80, was first sentenced to five years behind bars on March 27 on charges related to undermining Algeria's territorial integrity over comments made to a ...

Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet: Their Timeless 'Jeux d’enfants'

Marie-Christine Tayah, 30/06 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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After 18 years of life together, Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet informed AFP of their decision to separate. Now 49 and 52 years old, respectively, they said this choice was made "mutually" and "with kindness," aiming to prevent rumors and misleading speculation. Although never married, the couple asked for privacy—especially concerning ...

Cezanne Returns Home in Landmark Aix-en-Provence Exhibition

This is Beirut, 29/06 15:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A city in southern France is celebrating its most famous local painter Paul Cezanne with an exhibition showcasing his works inspired by the sun-drenched landscapes of the Provence region. Paintings by Cezanne, created in his hometown of Aix-en-Provence and at his family estate, went on display Saturday at the Granet Museum in the city for the over ...

Paris Men’s Fashion Week Pops with Color and Ease

This is Beirut, 29/06 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Colors ran wild, and silhouettes softened at Paris Men's Fashion Week, which ends Sunday, as designers brought a rare breath of fresh air to a gloomy fashion climate. Despite the heavy news cycle and economic turbulence affecting the luxury sector, this Fashion Week was a "shot of creativity that felt incredibly good", Alice Feillard, men's buying ...

Paul McCartney’s Second Act: From Beatles Split to Wings Glory

This is Beirut, 28/06 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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“I used to be a music demigod—now I’m unemployed.” That raw line sets the tone for Paul, a touching and intimate graphic novel by artist Hervé Bourhis. The book captures the emotional and artistic rebirth of Paul McCartney in the early 1970s, following the painful breakup of the Beatles and his return to form with Wings. The Beatles ...

Karl Lagerfeld’s Private French Villa Heads to Public Auction

This is Beirut, 28/06 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Hidden from view, once a creative sanctuary and reception venue, a former residence of iconic German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld is headed for public auction this Tuesday under France’s notarial system. Purchased by Lagerfeld in 2010, the “Domaine de Voisins,” located in Louveciennes (Yvelines), was dubbed his villa outside Paris. The ...

Jonathan Anderson teases Dior debut with Mbappé, Basquiat and Marie Antoinette

This is Beirut, 27/06 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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It’s the most eagerly awaited show of Paris Men’s Fashion Week. And for the last few days, Dior’s new creative director Jonathan Anderson has been dropping clues on social media about the contents of his first collection for the fabled French house. In a virtual version of Hansel and Gretel, the 40-year-old Northern Irishman has been ...

Anna Wintour’s Bold Exit as Editor of US Vogue: Fashion Icon Forever

Marie-Christine Tayah, 27/06 11:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of Vogue US after 37 years, but she will continue in her global leadership roles as chief content officer for Vogue and Condé Nast. At 75, she’ll now focus on shaping the group’s worldwide strategy. A legendary figure in fashion and the real-life inspiration behind Meryl Streep’s role as ...

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