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From Paris to New York: Museums Embrace Change

Inspired by the Louvre's upcoming renovation project, aimed at easing the crowding in front of the Mona Lisa, several leading museums are redesigning their spaces and collections to address the challenges of overtourism and climate change. “In light of the surging tourism, security concerns, the climate emergency, and the digital revolution, ...

Prague Museum to Showcase Alfons Mucha’s Art and “Slav Epic” Masterpiece

A new museum in Prague dedicated to the renowned Czech Art Nouveau painter Alfons Mucha will open its doors later this month, offering a chance for the public to explore his legacy. The museum, located in the Baroque Savarin Palace in the heart of the city's UNESCO-listed historic center, will display over 100 pieces of Mucha's works, ranging from ...

The Mona Lisa: A Dedicated Ticket to Admire at the Louvre

The Louvre's President, Laurence Des Cars, has proposed introducing a dedicated ticket for viewing the Mona Lisa, separate from the museum's general admission. She made the announcement on Sunday during an interview on France Inter radio. "The idea is to have a Louvre ticket that covers access to the permanent collections and exhibitions (…) ...

Georges Chakra's Spring/Summer 2025 Haute Couture Redefines Elegance

Unveiled at Paris Fashion Week, the Georges Chakra Spring/Summer 2025 Couture Collection explores the purity and transformative power of a single line. This fundamental element becomes a symbol of continuity, anchoring each design while creating connections. Georges Chakra transforms garments into a study of precision and movement, a harmonious ...

With 'Tropical Escape,' Zuhair Murad Celebrates Raw Nature in Paris

Displaying independence, freedom, but also delicacy and sensuality, Zuhair Murad’s Spring-Summer 2025 collection made a spectacular return to Paris during the Fashion Week. Haute couture shone in all its glory in a “Tropical Escape” of creative outfits where untamed nature and striking chicness meld seamlessly. Zuhair Murad transports his ...

Ziad Nakad’s 'Iris' Collection: A Bold Spring/Summer 2025 Vision

Ziad Nakad invites us into a world of imagination with his luxurious Haute Couture collection for Spring/Summer 2025. He redefines traditional boundaries by presenting designs that ignite creativity. This season, Nakad makes his mark with fresh perspectives and youthful energy, characterized by bold silhouettes and diverse fabrics that captivate ...

Chanel Debuts Light and Vibrant Spring-Summer Couture Collection

French fashion house Chanel unveiled a light and colorful Spring-Summer 2025 haute couture collection on Tuesday in Paris, crafted by its creative studio rather than new artistic director Matthieu Blazy. Celebrities including Kylie Jenner and Pamela Anderson watched the show at the Grand Palais, a vast glass-roofed exhibition space where models ...

Georges Hobeika Spring 2025 Couture Collection: A Parisian Tribute to Loss and Heritage

Georges Hobeika presented his Spring-Summer 2025 couture collection at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, a moving tribute to his late mother, Marie Hobeika. As he stated on his official Instagram account, “Maison Georges Hobeika Haute Couture Spring 2025 collection reflects how death represents a journey, a celebration of those whose exceptional ...

Rabih Kayrouz’s Genius Becomes Rooted in History at the Louvre

Rabih Kayrouz, a prominent figure in Lebanese fashion, achieves a remarkable milestone by securing a place at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The exhibition Louvre Couture: Objects of Art, Objects of Fashion, that opened its doors on January 24, 2025, will showcase the rich history of craftsmanship and artistic excellence through the ages. A Unique ...

Asian stocks drop as tariff fears return, new AI program emerges

Asian markets mostly fell Monday on fresh trade fears after Donald Trump's threat to impose huge tariffs on Colombia in retaliation for its refusal to accept deportation flights from the United States. Traders were also assessing the impact of a new, cheaper Chinese generative AI programme amid claims it can outperform big-name rivals and worries ...

Hermès Showcases Graphic Elegance at Paris Fashion Week

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 ...

Stocks diverge as investors weigh earnings, Trump policies

Global stocks diverged on Friday as investors weighed corporate earnings, economic data and President Donald Trump's policies. Meanwhile the US dollar lost more than one percent against the euro and pound following the US president's comments about not wanting to impose tariffs on China and calling for lower interest rates. The S&P 500 edged ...