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For the French of the mid-15th-century, beauty was briefly embodied by a single woman: Agnès Sorel—and there’s a Virgin and Child painting to prove it. As the title promises, Jean Fouquet’s ...

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Williams had in fact advised Louis Vuitton to hire Nigo as creative director of Louis Vuitton back in 2023, before the French fashion house offered it to the musician himself, instead.

By Keith Caulfield Taylor Swift secures her 15th No. 1 on Billboard‘s Top Album Sales chart (dated Jan. 25), as her 2023 set Lover: Live From Paris reenters the list following its reissue on ...

Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, and Nita Ambani, founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, extended their heartfelt congratulations to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at a ...

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A magnificent 15th-century construction, this castle has stood as a fortress, a home to royalty, and a symbol of political authority. The Sforza Castle in Milan is steeped in legends, particularly ...

a French fashion and costume designer is Melania’s Oleg Cassini (the White Russian designer who shaped Jackie Kennedy’s Camelot style). Back in 1987, Pierre won a Christian Dior prize for ...

China's three major shipbuilding indicators all showed positive trends in 2024, data from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) revealed on Thursday, marking the 15th ...