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Balletcore, Dunes And Vamps At Paris Couture Week

Margaret Qualley showed off Chanel's 'balletcore'
Haute couture week in Paris showcases the fashion world's most elite outfits -- one-off, made-to-measure creations that the labels hope will adorn red carpets and high society events around the world.
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German actress Diane Kruger modelled AMI's understated style

Quiet And Not-so-quiet Luxury At Paris Fashion Week

The Paris Fashion Week menswear shows draw to an close on Sunday. Whether out of guilt at deepening social inequality or for the love of classic tailoring, the trend showed no sign of abating in Paris this week.
Beninese-French singer-songwriter Angelique Kidjo says 'there's no economy and no politics without arts'

Grammy Winner Kidjo Says Art 'Humanises' Davos

Five-time Grammy winner and African music legend Angelique Kidjo says she attends the annual meeting of global elites in Davos because "bringing art to it humanises" the World Economic Forum.
A former army chief-of-staff, Azali Assoumani initially came to power in a coup in 1999, but reluctantly handed power to civilians in 2006

Azali Assoumani, The Comoros' Putschist Turned President

The president of the Comoros, Azali Assoumani, is a former coup leader who later became a civilian ruler, the chairman of the African Union and another African leader who changed the constitution to allow him to stand for an extra term.
Ben Winston accepted the Outstanding Variety Special (Live) award for 'Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium'

Elton John Gets EGOT With Emmys Win

Legendary entertainer Elton John on Monday joined a select club of winners of the awards grand slam -- the so-called EGOT -- when he added an Emmy to his suite of career prizes.
Aerial view of Skyspace experience "Ta Khut" created by James Turrell, in Jose Ignacio

Uruguay Hinterland Basks In Art Revolution

Between seemingly endless golden Atlantic beaches and undulating grasslands, this remote corner of South America has become an unlikely hub for art, culture, and gastronomy.
Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal both earned Emmy nominations for their work on 'The Last of Us'

'Succession' Set To Dominate TV's Delayed Emmys

Postponed by four months because of Hollywood strikes, the Emmy Awards will finally celebrate television's best and brightest on Monday, with the last season of HBO's "Succession" tipped to scoop the night's top prizes.
Pharrell was spotted in a cowboy hat this week -- a hint at his new collection?

Pharrell Headlines Paris Fashion Week

The fashion season hits its stride on Tuesday with menswear week in Paris, with musician-turned-designer Pharrell Williams the headline act in the increasingly celebrity-dominated industry.

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