Thursday, July 09, 2009

  • ENTERTAINMENT
    Jackson burial plans remain a mystery
    A day after Jackson's casket was taken to a Los Angeles arena for a public memorial for the "Thriller" singer, the whereabouts of his body were unknown and there was no information about where or when he might be buried.
  • HAUTE COUTURE
    Self-expression with Franck Sorbier
    For the third and last day of Haute Couture shows: Jean-Paul Gaultier creates his cinema; Elie Saab dresses a woman with personality; and Franck Sorbier creates a collection "full of atmosphere".
  • MEMORIAL
    Family and friends pay emotional tribute to Michael Jackson
    High-profile friends of pop icon Michael Jackson gave him a poignant tribute in the Staples arena, describing him as an “unjaded little prince” and revealing private anecdotes.
  • MUSIC FESTIVAL
    25th edition of les Francofolies celebrates French music
    ringing together three generations of French musicians, les Francofolies festival offers 130 concerts over five days in the western beach town of La Rochelle.
  • HAUTE COUTURE
    Chanel opts for a modest hue
    For the second day of the Haute Couture collection in Paris the ubiquitous Karl Lagerfeld leads Chanel back to black and white, Julien Fournié draws on an eco-friendly brand and the embattled Christian Lacroix earns the support of his fans.
  • PHOTOGRAPHY
    Glimpses of Henri Cartier-Bresson in Paris
    Two shows of Henri Cartier-Bresson’s work in Paris this summer offer different perspectives on the renowned French photographer.
  • FASHION
    Lacroix faces the end of the line
    Designer Christian Lacroix's world-famous fashion house went into administration last month, and will close its doors at the end of July unless a buyer can be found to rescue it.
  • HAUTE COUTURE
    Winter fashion shows kick off in Paris
    The haute couture winter shows have started in Paris. Christian Dior is feverish, Eymeric François delves into fetishism, Christophe Josse is driven by the desire to seduce, and Stéphane Rolland is inspired by modern art.
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