Bélinda Ibrahim, 30/09 19:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Music Culture Fashion Podiums Runways
Today, it is impossible to imagine a runway show without music. It is an integral part of the catwalk experience, shaping how the clothes are perceived and remembered. Whereas tracks once flowed without much cohesion, major fashion houses now rely on true soundtrack creators such as Michel Gaubert and Frédéric Sanchez, renowned for their ability ...
This is Beirut, 30/09 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
AI Actress Culture Art Ethics U.S.
The creator of an AI actress who exploded across the internet over the weekend has insisted she is an artwork, after a fierce backlash from the creative community. Tilly Norwood — a composite girl-next-door described on her Instagram page as an aspiring actress — has already attracted attention from multiple talent agents, Eline Van der ...
This is Beirut, 30/09 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Fashion Luxury Chanel Matthieu Blazy France Culture
VIPs and fashionistas are all jostling for invitations to the most-coveted show at Paris Fashion Week: Matthieu Blazy's debut at Chanel. But who is the 41-year-old designer? The Franco-Belgian is relatively low-key, certainly not one of the big celebrity names he beat for the job, and was picked for Chanel after a highly successful three-year ...
This is Beirut, 29/09 17:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Films Tariff Donald Trump US Culture
US President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his threat of imposing steep tariffs on films made outside the United States, claiming his country's industry has been "stolen" by others. Trump's remarks come shortly after he threatened a slew of new tariffs to be imposed this week on branded pharmaceutical products, furniture, as well as heavy trucks ...
This is Beirut, 29/09 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Milan Fashion Week Italy Fashion Culture Art
The main shows at Milan Fashion Week wrapped up Sunday after another season of standout dresses, flawless tailoring, statement leather coats, and luxurious handbags. Here are some of the key looks from the Spring/Summer 2026 women's collections: 1920s Chic Ferragamo designer Maximilian Davis revisited the roaring twenties with a lively ...
This is Beirut, 29/09 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Paris Fashion Week France Culture Brands Fashion
Shows by Saint Laurent and Weinsanto will kick off a hotly anticipated Paris Fashion Week on Monday, with a dozen brands set to showcase new creative directors following a major industry shake-up. The Spring-Summer 2026 season will highlight the recent renewal of top leadership within global luxury brands. The first Chanel show by Matthieu Blazy ...
This is Beirut, 29/09 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Giorgio Armani Milan Fashion Week Culture Art Fashion
Giorgio Armani's final collection went on show Sunday at Milan Fashion Week, originally intended as a 50th anniversary celebration for the Italian house, but now serving as a final tribute. The legendary designer, who was head of a billion-dollar fashion empire, died this month aged 91. Sunday evening's catwalk show had been planned as the ...
This is Beirut, 29/09 10:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Singer U.S. Super Bowl Concert Bad Bunny Culture
Grammy-winning Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny will headline next year's Super Bowl halftime show, the NFL said on Sunday, ending speculation that Taylor Swift was being lined up for the American football showpiece. Super Bowl halftime shows have traditionally attracted the biggest names in the music world, with past performers reading like a who's ...
Bélinda Ibrahim, 28/09 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In Fall 2025, fabrics and finishes are key. Quilted leather is making a comeback, but in softer, slightly puffed versions. Many bags mix it up: smooth leather, grained leather, croc effects, fuzzy finishes, or even touches of bouclé wool and knit details. This variety makes each bag a pleasure to carry, soft or textured depending on the ...
This is Beirut, 28/09 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Fashion Week Paris France Culture Brands Art
Paris Fashion Week kicks off on Monday with a dozen new faces set to make their debuts at major labels, including Matthieu Blazy at Chanel. Reflecting an unprecedented shake-up of creative directors, the Spring-Summer 2026 season will showcase the renewal of the top ranks of the global luxury clothing industry on a scale rarely seen. The sector, ...
This is Beirut, 28/09 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Fashion Week Milan Bottega Veneta Louise Trotter Italy Culture
British designer Louise Trotter showed her debut collection for Bottega Veneta in Milan Saturday with a collection focused on "soft functionality", with structured clothes in supple, draped fabrics. In front of an audience that included actresses Uma Thurman and Julianne Moore, the models wore leather coats and suits with wide shoulders as well ...
Bélinda Ibrahim, 27/09 19:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Cinema Culture Runways Fashion
Fashion and cinema have long shared a mutual fascination, but during Milan Fashion Week in September 2025, the dialogue reached a new level. Gucci unveiled its ‘La Famiglia” collection not through a traditional runway show, but with a short film titled The Tiger, directed by Spike Jonze and Halina Reijn, starring Demi Moore, Julia Garner and ...