The medieval Bayeux Tapestry was on its way to London on Friday, undertaking a hugely complicated journey to leave France for the first time in more than 900 years for an exhibition in the British capital. The fragile 11th-century artefact has left its home in Bayeux in a high-tech container designed to eliminate vibrations and […]
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Table for one: how Japan’s ‘Solitary Gourmet’ became a TV hit
A lanky businessman ventures into a hole-in-the-wall restaurant and savours his meal alone. It’s a mundane premise for a TV show, yet Japan’s “The Solitary Gourmet” draws a cult-like following around Asia, captivating millions of viewers with its simplicity, nostalgia and deeply quirky Japanese feel. Combining culinary discovery with the showcase of local heritage, the […]
Bayeux Tapestry begins epic journey from France to London
The medieval Bayeux Tapestry began a hugely complicated journey on Thursday that will see it leave France for the first time in more than 900 years for an exhibition in the British capital. The fragile 11th-century artefact has left its home in Bayeux in a high-tech container designed to eliminate vibrations and maintain a steady temperature […]
Black and cream and very Roman at Fendi haute couture show
Fendi presented its first haute couture show under designer Maria Grazia Chiuri Thursday, showing off a luxurious collection of black and cream looks — and a tribute to longtime couturier Karl Lagerfeld. Held in Rome, where Fendi was established in 1925, and attended by celebrities including Monica Bellucci, Jessica Alba and Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni, […]
Fashion’s mystery man Margiela sells off his archives
After spending his entire career guarding his privacy, star Belgian fashion designer Martin Margiela opened up his personal archives for an auction on Thursday that raised more than a million euros. Fans of the 69-year-old trailblazer, who retired in 2009, were able to snap up memorabilia ranging from sketches to one of his white work […]
Bayeux Tapestry begins epic journey from France to London: source
The medieval Bayeux Tapestry began a hugely complicated journey on Thursday that will see it leave France for the first time in more than 900 years for an exhibition in the British capital. The fragile 11th-century artefact has left its home in Bayeux in a high-tech container designed to eliminate vibrations and maintain a steady temperature […]
Stars pay tribute to ‘Total Eclipse’ singer Bonnie Tyler, who has died at 75
Tributes flooded in Thursday to Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, best known for her powerful, haunting love song “Total Eclipse of the Heart”, after she died in hospital in Portugal. She was 75. With her distinctive husky voice, tousled mane of blonde hair and black eyeliner, Tyler was instantly recognisable as the queen of the 1980s […]
Fendi shows haute couture in Rome with nod to Lagerfeld
Fendi celebrates the first haute couture show by newly seated designer Maria Grazia Chiuri in its home city of Rome on Thursday, along with a homage to longtime couturier Karl Lagerfeld. Held in Rome, where Fendi was established in 1925, rather than Italy’s fashion capital of Milan, the show represents not only a love letter […]
‘Total Eclipse’ singer Bonnie Tyler, queen of the 80s power ballad, dies at 75
Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, best known for her powerful, haunting love song “Total Eclipse of the Heart” has died aged 75 in hospital in Portugal, her family announced Thursday. With her distinctive husky voice, tousled mane of blonde hair and black eyeliner, Tyler was instantly recognisable as the queen of the 1980s power ballad. Her […]