This is Beirut, 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Fashion France Christian Lacroix Paris Luxury Art
He describes himself as an “impostor” in haute couture: at 73, Christian Lacroix is now fully dedicated to what he calls his “real profession”—that of a costume designer. His flamboyant style, shaped by fashion history, folklore, and painting, now finds its true expression on the stage. “As a child, I thought in terms of costumes, of ...
This is Beirut, 11/04 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Sweden's recycling centers are overflowing with clothes after an EU-wide ban this year on throwing away textiles, leaving overwhelmed municipalities eager to have fast fashion giants take responsibility. "It's a huge amount coming in every day. It's been crazy, it's a huge increase," said Brian Kelly, secretary general of the Artikel2 charity ...
This is Beirut, 08/04 10:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Fashion Luxury LVMH Art Culture
Luxury giant LVMH announced on Monday a series of leadership changes across several of its key fashion houses, appointing new CEOs at Fendi and Kenzo, as well as a new head of Louis Vuitton China, who comes from a top position at Apple. At Fendi, the Italian fashion house, Ramon Ros will succeed Pierre-Emmanuel Angeloglou as CEO starting July 1. ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 07/04 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Fashion Luxury Dolce & Gabbana Culture Art Paris
To visit “Dolce & Gabbana – Du cœur à la main” at the Grand Palais is to embark on a whirlwind journey through an intensely Italian scenography. The exhibition showcases over 200 unique Alta Moda and Alta Sartoria gowns, 300 handmade accessories and 130 pieces of furniture and antiques. Spanning 12,000 square feet, this all-encompassing ...
Béatrice Moreau, 06/04 18:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The suit is no longer what it used to be – and that’s a good thing. Long confined to the rigid dress codes of office wear, it now stands as the boldest expression of personal style. On the Spring-Summer 2025 catwalks, the structured blazer and tailored trousers transcend their original function to become a true statement of modern ...
This is Beirut, 28/03 11:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
As Eid al-Fitr approaches, Beirut gears up for a stylish celebration with Eid in the City, a dynamic five-day exhibition taking place from March 29 to April 2, 2025. Held under the patronage of the Ministry of Tourism, this event transforms the city center into a creative hub where fashion, design and culture come together in an elegant and ...
This is Beirut, 24/03 16:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Americans Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, founders of the fashion brand Proenza Schouler, will succeed Northern Irish Jonathan Anderson as creative directors of the Spanish house Loewe, the latter, owned by LVMH, announced on March 24. This appointment is the latest chapter in the ongoing reshuffle of fashion creative ...
Madeleine Cadoux, 23/03 19:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Fashion France Art Les Bleus Culture
Pleated skirts, neon balaclavas, high-end coats—at Clairefontaine, the French football team isn't just training, it's making a fashion statement. Players like Jules Koundé, Ibrahima Konaté, and Kingsley Coman are turning heads not only on the field, but on the runway-like arrivals to training camp. Style magazines such as GQ, Paris Match, and ...
This is Beirut, 17/03 19:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Jonathan Anderson, the Northern Irish fashion designer, is leaving the Spanish fashion house Loewe, where he served as creative director for more than eleven years. His decision was announced this Monday morning through an official statement from the brand, which is owned by the luxury giant LVMH. His departure has immediately sparked speculation ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 16/03 19:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Fashion Leggings Trends Art Culture
Leggings first gained popularity in the 1960s as a sleeker alternative to capri pants. By the 1970s, they had become a fashion staple, embraced for their comfort and figure-hugging fit. Their prominence only grew in the decades that followed, with the 2010s bringing trends such as pairing leggings with long tunics and layering them under skirts or ...
This is Beirut, 15/03 16:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
LVMH Luxury Fashion Art Culture
LVMH will ask shareholders to raise the age limit for its CEO and chairman to 85, allowing its billionaire boss Bernard Arnault to remain longer at the helm of the French luxury goods group. Bernard, 76, created the group and has grown it into the world's largest in its sector, holding the position of both chief executive and chairman of the ...
This is Beirut, 11/03 12:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Fashion Paris Fashion Week Trends
Thanks to the "mob wife" style trend and advances in manufacturing technology that make it look like the real thing, faux fur has conquered catwalks and the high street. The look is set to last, with the Fall/Winter 2025 shows at Paris Womenswear Fashion Week over the past 10 days showcasing the material in almost every conceivable way. Whether ...