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The fashion sense of Parisian women is renowned worldwide. Swanky Paris department store Galeries Lafayette salutes Parisian chic this month in a special event fronted by former top model and face of Chanel Ines de la Fressange.
The German director talks about his new film on the work of the late German choreographer, Pina Bausch. Capturing the creative genius — and mystery — of one of the 20th century’s great artists. And doing it in 3D.
A project from highly touted French street artist JR lets Tunisian photographers take over the boulevards once patrolled by Ben Ali’s security forces — and watched over by his image.
Editorial: Don’t be fooled by all the popular craze around this week’s royal wedding, says Le Monde. The British monarchy desperately needs to remake itself for the modern, multicultural world.
Developing countries, including such emerging powers as China, have joined the West in trying to find ways of dealing with a dangerous – and expensive — social ill.
The kitsch that accompanied John Paul in life and in death is in full force ahead of Sunday’s ceremony that puts him on the road to Sainthood. Are the faithful really just devoted fans?
This debonair Spaniard and Opus Dei member spent more than two decades alongside the Polish pontiff. As John Paul II moves one step closer to sainthood with Sunday’s beatification, Navarro-Valls says the departed Pope is still not fully understoo
A sweeping new Henri Cartier-Bresson exhibition in Zurich pays tribute to the father of photojournalism in a career-spanning retrospective.
When she published nude photos of herself online, model Ngoc Quyen ignited a debate on the changing values in Vietnam, where both Confucius and Karl Marx are losing influence.
Researchers want to analyze the DNA – and skull — of the Renaissance woman who most believe sat for Leonardo, to finally verify the true identity of the legendary subject.
Luxury brands are eager to take advantage of India’s new wealth. But the road to success is strewn with political and cultural obstacles.
The faux spy scandal debacle couldn’t have come at a worst time for the French carmaker, already struggling to regain its mojo on the hyper-competitive European auto market It’s been a long winter for Renault (Marc Lagneau) It’s tough these days to remember that Renault promised to refund 100 French customers the price of their […]
Famed Italian director Franco Zeffirelli worked with Elizabeth Taylor, and was also a longtime friend. Here are his reflections on the death of the legendary American actress at the age of 79. Elizabeth Taylor (spleeny) People like Liz no longer exist. With her passing, the sun has set on that image of the unforgettable diva. […]
Alcohol consumption has halved over the past 50 years, as the quality of wine has risen.
Catholic Church condemns as “sinful behavior” certain so-called social vices, including medical help for sterility. But will adding new sins bring faithful back to confession?
Colombian-born French designer Haider Ackermann may replace John Galliano at Dior, or take over at Givenchy. The publicity-shy 40-year-old’s approach? Pure instinct.
What do you usually give up for lent? Sweets? Meat? Alcohol? This year the classic choices for abstinence in the run up to Easter are joined by a group vowing to give up social networking sites. Alongside chocolate, alcohol and cigarettes a new craze is sweeping the globe: kicking the Facebook habit. Online groups mobilized […]
The cutting edge Gaîté Lyrique is dedicated to creativity in the digital age, exploring its every angle from e-books to video games, live performance to robots.
Until now, the designer’s provocations were reserved for the catwalk. Accused of anti-Semitism and dumped by Dior, a profile of fashion’s broken enfant terrible.
In an exclusive interview, Swiss tennis star Roger Federer talks about aging, stage fright, and returning to No. 1. (mbevis) Jörg Allmeroth After losing to Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open, Roger Federer took advantage of his time off to vacation with his wife and twin daughters. But just as quick, the Swiss tennis star […]
In Paris to film Roman Polanski’s latest movie, the legendary Hollywood star reflects on her career, and lifelong love affair with France.
One of modern Russia’s most influential cultural figures has made photography a high-art form in the former Communist land. She’s also made some enemies along the way.
A close-up look the problem of so-called “medical desertification” in rural France, where doctors are stretched to the limit and patients worry not to get sick on the wrong day of the week.
A giant marble middle finger by Italian art star Maurizio Cattelan is finding a home right in front of the Milan Stock Exchange. But some power brokers are not amused.
The risks of the “financial doping” of Europe’s top football leagues. (Nigel Wilson) Favilla The ever-wise Frederic Thiriez, President of France’s professional soccer leagues, recently offered a biting observation that deserves attention. Legendary player Michel Platini, who today heads European soccer’s governing body UEFA, was presenting a prize to Raymond Kopa, the star French striker […]
The creator of the mega-successful global circus, Guy Laliberté says he’s still a hippie at heart. He also explains how he nabbed the exclusive to an extravagant new show devoted to the late Michael Jackson.
An end to hand-clapping masses and showman priests in papal document reportedly aimed at cracking down on abuses of traditional Catholic ceremonies.
The Google Art Project, according to Florentine art curator Francesco Bonami, will never match wandering through a museum. A digital dissection of a Vermeer classic (flickr) One might be tempted to think that nobody will ever set foot in a museum again after Google unveiled its upcoming art project, which will make high-definition, digitized masterpieces […]
The Google Art Project, according to Florentine art curator Francesco Bonami, will never match wandering through a museum. A digital dissection of a Vermeer classic (flickr) One might be tempted to think that nobody will ever set foot in a museum again after Google unveiled its upcoming art project, which will make high-definition, digitized masterpieces […]
With 2.5 million expected for the beloved Pope’s beatification, hotel prices start to soar and the Vatican warns against price gouging the pilgrims. Papal keepsakes (Radio Nederland) VATICAN CITY – As Rome braces for a massive influx of pilgrims for the May 1 beatification of the late Pope John Paul II, hotels in the Eternal […]
Specialists are divided over a French government plan to introduce the language of Shakespeare to three-year-old children
What does a prostitute do when she’s ready for a career change? An ageing prostitute in Zurich’s crowded sex industry considers her options. walking the streets (Francesco Di Fazio) ZURICH – In most professions, the longer you practice the more your wages rise. It’s an economic rule of thumb. But in brothels and on the […]
The Catholic Church is concerned about the growing flock of pilgrims who come to the Pampas to worship the 18th century defender of the poor
Italians joining modern living trends of LAT love, and DINK couplehood A couple in St. Peter’s Square (Rene Cunningham) Twenty years ago, Woody Allen and Mia Farrow scandalized the world with their decision to live in different apartments, despite being a couple with lots of children. As we all know, that story ended how it […]
In France, a new study shows that kids with December birthdays fall behind in school, and never catch up – even when it comes time for their paychecks.
Passed last year, France’s “international tax credit” has already benefited 29 movies, mostly Hollywood productions. Woody Allen is one of many US directors who filmed in France this year PARIS – In January, Sherlock Holmes 2 will begin filming in Paris and Strasbourg. Directed by Britain’s Guy Ritchie, the film is just the latest to […]
More politicians and businessmen shed their neckties. And now the backlash David Cameron and Gordon Brown show off the somber look MILAN – So it’s come to this. In these ever fluid times, the necktie has become the sartorial last stand for those who see a society unraveling in the disintegration of dress codes. It […]
Italian train restoration experts bring the legendary luxury railroad back up to standards to feed nostalgic travel buffs Orient Express (D McG) SANTHIÀ – The biting chill of Magliola di Santhià”s open-air workshop masks the warm and romantic interior. Here, encircled by the rice fields in this small northern town near Vercelli, the Orient Express […]
Rising incomes, traditions heat up competition for best spots to host your big day. A banquet hall black market is born Bride and groom in China (Nghong Lam via Flickr) EYES INSIDE – CHINA When a nation’s economy grows 10 percent a year, everything is booming, new markets emerge, innovation is rampant. That goes for […]
From St. Peter’s Square to Tuscan farms, Italians weigh the effects of the “growth” of plastic Christmas trees imported from China MILAN – The tree in St. Peter’s Square is a 30-meter tall fir from the Italian Alps. The Douglas fir adorning the White House was carried by a horse-drawn carriage and welcomed inside by […]