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Chanel show wrestles with designer void as actor Lupita Nyong'o talks diversity in fashion
Read full article: Chanel show wrestles with designer void as actor Lupita Nyong'o talks diversity in fashionChanel finds itself at a crossroads following Virginie Viard’s abrupt departure, as a giant empty cage at its Grand Palais show symbolizes the current creative void.
Chanel revisits Deauville roots as Ghesquière fetes 10 years at Louis Vuitton in Paris
Read full article: Chanel revisits Deauville roots as Ghesquière fetes 10 years at Louis Vuitton in ParisIn a cinematic homage blurring fashion and film, Chanel transported its audience at Paris Fashion Week to a fictional Deauville for its latest showcase.
The legend lives on: New exhibition devoted to Chanel's life and work opens at London's V&A Museum
Read full article: The legend lives on: New exhibition devoted to Chanel's life and work opens at London's V&A MuseumA major new exhibition is opening at London’s V&A Museum to honor and celebrate the life and iconic designs, as well as many more lesser-known creations by famed French designer Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel.
Monumental animal art infuses Chanel's gleaming couture show
Read full article: Monumental animal art infuses Chanel's gleaming couture showArt has returned to a glittering Chanel universe, with monumental animal sculptures gathering in the center of the runway-in-the-round for its Paris Fashion Week couture show.
Next year's Met Gala will celebrate the late Karl Lagerfeld
Read full article: Next year's Met Gala will celebrate the late Karl LagerfeldVogue's Anna Wintour convened top Paris Fashion Week insiders Friday to announce that the theme of next year’s Met Gala will be the work of the late Karl Lagerfeld.
‘I love him and I hope he comes back’: Daughter mourns father’s death after shooting
Read full article: ‘I love him and I hope he comes back’: Daughter mourns father’s death after shootingDays after Corwin Davis was shot dead inside his own home in Southeast Bexar County, his mother and daughter are speaking out.
Chanel restricts sales to Russians abroad amid Ukraine war
Read full article: Chanel restricts sales to Russians abroad amid Ukraine warLuxury fashion brand Chanel says it will stop selling its clothes, perfumes and other luxury goods to Russian customers abroad if they plan to take the products back to the country.
Chanel caps Paris Fashion Week with swaths of iconic tweeds
Read full article: Chanel caps Paris Fashion Week with swaths of iconic tweedsChanel took guests including Venus Williams on a journey of discovery inside the Grand Palais Ephemere Tuesday to the landscapes, flora and colors of the Scottish countryside.
‘Spencer,’ ‘The Last Duel' set for Venice Film Festival
Read full article: ‘Spencer,’ ‘The Last Duel' set for Venice Film FestivalThe Venice Film Festival has unveiled a starry lineup of world premieres for September including Pablo Larrain’s “Spencer,” starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana and Ridley Scott’s medieval drama “The Last Duel,” featuring Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Adam Driver.
Hollywood on the Potomac: A-list turns out for Biden-Harris
Read full article: Hollywood on the Potomac: A-list turns out for Biden-HarrisWhile stars mostly eschewed Trump's inauguration four years ago, the A-list was back for Biden. Brooks was careful to call his decision to perform on Wednesday non-political, and in the spirit of unity. He had performed during the inaugural celebration for Obama in 2009, but turned down a chance to perform for Trump in 2017, citing a scheduling conflict. Alone with his guitar, The Boss sang his “Land of Hope and Dreams” in front of the Lincoln Memorial. The celebrity component only increased over time, and one of the starriest inaugurations was that of John F. Kennedy in 1961.
China economy grows in 2020 as rebound from virus gains
Read full article: China economy grows in 2020 as rebound from virus gainsChinas economy grew 2.3% in 2020 as a recovery from the coronavirus pandemic accelerated while the United States, Europe and Japan struggled with disease flare-ups. In early 2020, activity contracted by 6.8% in the first quarter as the ruling Communist Party took the then-unprecedented step of shutting down most of its economy to fight the virus. The following quarter, China became the first major country to grow again with a 3.2% expansion after the party declared victory over the virus in March and allowed factories, shops and offices to reopen. He said China is likely to be the only major economy to grow in 2020 while developed countries and most major emerging markets were in recession. Total activity in 2020 was 102 trillion yuan ($15.6 trillion), according to the government.
China's economy accelerates as virus recovery gains strength
Read full article: China's economy accelerates as virus recovery gains strengthChinas shaky economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is gaining strength as consumers return to shopping malls and auto dealerships while the United States and Europe endure painful contractions. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)BEIJING – China’s shaky economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is gaining strength as consumers return to shopping malls and auto dealerships while the United States and Europe endure painful contractions. It is the only major economy that is expected to grow this year while activity in the United States, Europe and Japan shrinks. The economy “continued the steady recovery,” the National Bureau of Statistics said in a report. “China’s recovery in private consumption is gathering momentum,” said Stephen Innes of AxiCorp in a report.
As Paris Fashion Week is streamed, critics look to future
Read full article: As Paris Fashion Week is streamed, critics look to futureFILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020 file photo, models wear creations for the Kenzo fashion collection during Women's fashion week Fall/Winter 2020/21 presented in Paris. The coronavirus pandemic has instilled extra unpredictability into the already fickle Paris Fashion Week. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)PARIS The coronavirus pandemic has instilled extra unpredictability into the already fickle Paris Fashion Week. No one from the public will be allowed to see the clothes in person at all, in fact, during this on-screen-only version of fashion week that starts Monday. The new digital Paris Fashion Week calendar isn't bad for everyone.