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Stéphane Rolland lets couture speak for itself with space-age glamor

Stéphane Rolland lets couture speak for itself with space-age glamor
A live string orchestra set the mood as Rolland’s signature silhouettes reshaped the female form: mermaid gowns hugged the body, giant tulle trains trailed behind, and severe white dresses with razor-sharp shoulders brought a surreal, intergalactic edge. Space-age references ran throughout, from pointy shoulders to jewels worn as talismans — adorned on gowns or set on the forehead like interplanetary insignia.

Stéphane Rolland lets couture speak for itself with space-age glamor

Paris couture week begins with Cardi B holding a live crow at Schiaparelli

Paris couture week begins with Cardi B holding a live crow at Schiaparelli
Wrapped in a custom Schiaparelli gown of graphic fringe, the U.S. rapper stood beneath the gilded columns of the Petit Palais, holding a live crow on her arm. 

Paris couture week begins with Cardi B holding a live crow at Schiaparelli

Dubai’s booming restaurant scene is feeling the heat of high costs and high failure rates

Dubai’s booming restaurant scene is feeling the heat of high costs and high failure rates
They cater to all tastes and budgets. Some spots ladle out inexpensive biryani while others offer dishes dusted with edible gold. 

Dubai’s booming restaurant scene is feeling the heat of high costs and high failure rates

Lululemon's lawsuit against Costco highlights the rise of fashion 'dupes'

Lululemon's lawsuit against Costco highlights the rise of fashion 'dupes'
In the latest example, Lululemon filed a lawsuit against Costco on Friday, accusing the wholesale club operator of selling lower-priced duplicates of some of its popular athleisure apparel. 

Lululemon's lawsuit against Costco highlights the rise of fashion 'dupes'

Beyoncé and Jay-Z become the main event as Paris crowns celebrity the world’s hottest trend

Beyoncé and Jay-Z become the main event as Paris crowns celebrity the world’s hottest trend
In a year marked by global anxiety and a hunger for fantasy, star power flooded Paris Fashion Week, turning runways into gladiator arenas where A-list icons, K-pop idols and digital megastars became the main event.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z become the main event as Paris crowns celebrity the world’s hottest trend

Issey Miyake transforms the Cartier Foundation into living sculpture garden with light and movement

Issey Miyake transforms the Cartier Foundation into living sculpture garden with light and movement
The late-morning sun bounced sharply off the art museum's monumental steel pillars, forcing some guests to slide their seats to escape the dazzling reflections — an impromptu game of musical chairs set to a pulsing, kinetic soundtrack.

Issey Miyake transforms the Cartier Foundation into living sculpture garden with light and movement