Paris at Easter is crowded, secular, and full of tourists on the surface. But underneath, the city still holds extraordinary Catholic places and Holy Week traditions, from rue du Bac and Sainte-Clotilde to Notre-Dame, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and the elegant ritual of Easter brunch.
Why anti-ageing has become beauty’s most elegant illusion Eternal youth is the chicest fantasy money can buy. It arrives in frosted glass bottles, in clinic appointments, in refrigerated peptide vials, in polished promises whispered across TikTok, Instagram and private wellness circles. It tells us that ageing is not a fact of life, but a problem … Read more
There is something quietly telling about fashion’s recurring need to borrow shock from pornography. Anyone who has taken a basic marketing course knows the old mantra: sex sells. What is mentioned less often is the second part of that lesson: sex is usually deployed when there is little else left to say. In luxury fashion, … Read more
Pantone has chosen Cloud Dancer as its Colour of the Year for 2026. The moment this soft white hue was revealed, the internet erupted. Accusations against Pantone 2026 ranged from being politically deaf to endorsing white supremacy.For some critics, choosing white was equated with choosing white skin — the Aryan race — and placing it … Read more
Close your eyes and think of your grandparents—sitting side by side on a weathered park bench, hands intertwined, their love a quiet, enduring presence. Remember the warmth of their stories, the twinkle in their eyes when they spoke of “the early days,” and the simple joy of a life built together. Monogamy, once the backbone … Read more
The Reading Trend: Why Books Matter More Than Ever in the Age of Artificial Intelligence The return of reading might be the most unexpected trend of 2025/2026. From Miu Miu’s Literary Club in Shanghai to Gen Z turning libraries into social sanctuaries, books are suddenly the most desirable objects in a world dominated by artificial … Read more
Rosalía’s Lux Album Message: Why This Era Is Different A few weeks have passed since Rosalía released LUX, and the initial hype has settled into something far more interesting: a cultural moment. If her previous eras were about sound, performance and aesthetic revolution, LUX is about revelation.Not a religious sermon, but an invitation. A search. … Read more
Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States, has released a new book, The Look. Co-written with her longtime stylist Meredith Koop, the book revisits the outfits that shaped her eight years in the White House. Designers who worked closely with her share anecdotes, creative notes, and personal memories, making Michelle Obama’s The … Read more
From tradition to activism The Palestinian scarf, or keffiyeh, was born as a practical piece of Middle Eastern clothing. Farmers wore it to protect themselves from the sun and dust. But in the 1960s, under the leadership of Yasser Arafat and the PLO, it took on a new meaning: it became a political emblem of … Read more
For years, we’ve been chanting the mantra “Girls Supporting Girls.” It’s all about creating a positive and generous environment where women from all walks of life are celebrated for their accomplishments. But it seems Melania Trump isn’t invited to this supportive group. On the contrary, the new First Lady of the United States has become … Read more
Brief Introduction to Simone de Beauvoir Simone de Beauvoir was a French writer, feminist, social theorist, and existential philosopher, celebrated for shaping feminist literature and influencing the feminist movement of the 20th century. Credited with giving women a ‘voice’, her landmark book “The Second Sex” addresses the oppression of women throughout history. Simone advocated for … Read more
It’s been a week now, and everyone’s still talking about the flop of Disney’s maligned woke remake of Snow White. The film was a disaster with critics and an even bigger disaster at the box office. Here’s a quick rundown of everything that went wrong with Disney’s woke Snow White—and one thing that actually went … Read more
The awards season carousel is in full swing, and the Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG Awards) did not disappoint. The red carpet was a spectacle of impeccably dressed stars, offering plenty of style inspiration as we head into wedding and gala season. From Miu Miu and Dior to Louis Vuitton and Bucherer, here’s a closer … Read more