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Labubu not the first toy craze, and certainly won't be the last

Labubu not the first toy craze, and certainly won't be the last
Pop Mart joins a small list of companies that have tapped into the zeitgeist, drawing in millions of buyers who, for one reason or another, simply must get their hands on a toy or gadget of the moment.

Labubu not the first toy craze, and certainly won't be the last

Moulin Rouge's red windmill sails restored and turning again

Moulin Rouge's red windmill sails restored and turning again
Thirty two dancers decked out in red feathered costumes performed in front of the renowned cabaret ’s turning wings on Thursday evening to commemorate their restoration.

Moulin Rouge's red windmill sails restored and turning again

Franck Sorbier fuses Andean splendor with Parisian pageantry on couture runway

Franck Sorbier fuses Andean splendor with Parisian pageantry on couture runway
The show’s standout image was a model crowned in gold, wielding a giant sun-topped staff—a visual exclamation point for a collection steeped in pageantry and myth.

Franck Sorbier fuses Andean splendor with Parisian pageantry on couture runway

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