The legend lives on: New exhibition devoted to Chanel's life and work opens at London's V&A Museum
A major new exhibition is opening at Londonโs V&A Museum to honor and celebrate the life and iconic designs, as well as many more lesser-known creations by famed French designer Gabrielle โCocoโ Chanel.
โSpencer,โ โThe Last Duel' set for Venice Film Festival
The Venice Film Festival has unveiled a starry lineup of world premieres for September including Pablo Larrainโs โSpencer,โ starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana and Ridley Scottโs medieval drama โThe Last Duel,โ featuring Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Adam Driver.
Beyoncรฉ, Trae tha Truth pay tribute to 13-year-old girl that fought brain cancer optimistically
Lyric โYhungโ Chanel stole the hearts of thousands of people for her strength and resilience during her years-long battle with brain cancer and anaplastic ependymoma. HOUSTON โ Lyric โYhungโ Chanel stole the hearts of thousands of people for her strength and resilience during her years-long battle with brain cancer and anaplastic ependymoma. After Lyric died on Friday, Houstonโs own Beyoncรฉ and Trae tha Truth shared emotional tributes to the 13-year-old Instagram sensation, who reached over 240,000 followers. Beyoncรฉ released a cappella medley of her hit songs โBrown Skin Girl,โ โHaloโ and โLove on Top,โ along with an emotional video montage in celebration of Lyricโs life. Lyric also developed a close relationship with Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth, who became a significant figure in her life.
China economy grows in 2020 as rebound from virus gains
Chinas economy grew 2.3% in 2020 as a recovery from the coronavirus pandemic accelerated while the United States, Europe and Japan struggled with disease flare-ups. In early 2020, activity contracted by 6.8% in the first quarter as the ruling Communist Party took the then-unprecedented step of shutting down most of its economy to fight the virus. The following quarter, China became the first major country to grow again with a 3.2% expansion after the party declared victory over the virus in March and allowed factories, shops and offices to reopen. He said China is likely to be the only major economy to grow in 2020 while developed countries and most major emerging markets were in recession. Total activity in 2020 was 102 trillion yuan ($15.6 trillion), according to the government.
China's economy accelerates as virus recovery gains strength
Chinas shaky economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is gaining strength as consumers return to shopping malls and auto dealerships while the United States and Europe endure painful contractions. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)BEIJING โ Chinaโs shaky economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is gaining strength as consumers return to shopping malls and auto dealerships while the United States and Europe endure painful contractions. China is the only major economy that is expected to grow this year while activity in the United States, Europe and Japan shrinks. The recovery is โbroadening out and becoming less reliantโ on government stimulus, Julian Evans-Pritchard of Capital Economics said in a report. โChinaโs recovery in private consumption is gathering momentum,โ said Stephen Innes of AxiCorp in a report.
As Paris Fashion Week is streamed, critics look to future
FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020 file photo, models wear creations for the Kenzo fashion collection during Women's fashion week Fall/Winter 2020/21 presented in Paris. The coronavirus pandemic has instilled extra unpredictability into the already fickle Paris Fashion Week. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)PARIS The coronavirus pandemic has instilled extra unpredictability into the already fickle Paris Fashion Week. No one from the public will be allowed to see the clothes in person at all, in fact, during this on-screen-only version of fashion week that starts Monday. The new digital Paris Fashion Week calendar isn't bad for everyone.
Starbucks mugs and tumblers are in hot demand from bargain hunters
Shoppers in the past several weeks have flocked to popular resale marketplaces like Poshmark and OfferUp to score mugs, tumblers and cups bearing the Seattle-based chain's brand. "People have been making their coffee at home and pouring it into their favorite Starbucks cups, or taking their Starbucks mugs to their Zoom meetings or now, virtual coffee meets," Chandra said. Sellers are pitching everything from official Starbucks merchandise to items like mini Starbucks coffee cup earrings or even a Starbucks pumpkin spice latte hair scrunchie. Not all the Starbucks items are bargain priced. Searches for Starbucks mugs, cups and tumblers have been actively popping up on OfferUp, too.
Hereโs where you can get luxury handbags, more without paying luxury price
Gucci, Prada, Louis Vuitton... If you love luxury designer handbags, you will want to check out Gallery Auctionโs designer handbag auction Saturday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m.A limited number of live in-person bidders will be allowed into the auction showroom on Luthe Road in north Houston. There are more than 300 lots of genuine pre-owned handbags and accessories. What: Luxury Designer Handbags & Accessories AuctionWhere: Gallery Auctions13310 Luthe Rd. Genuine Pre-Owned Designer Handbags & Accessories Auction This auction will feature 300+ lots from well-known designers such as:Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Celine, Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Gucci, Hermes, MCM, Prada, Yves St-Laurent & More!