Iran: One year later
WASHINGTON, DC: This month marks the one-year anniversary of the contested re-election of hard-line Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, which spurred the country’s largest popular uprisings since the 1979 Islamic revolution.…
Furniture and fashion descend on Old Cairo
In a groundbreaking new initiative by the Egyptian Furniture Export Council as well as the Ministries of Trade and Culture, a showcase of young Egyptian design talent has been set…
'Sex and the City 2': Can 40+ dress fabulous?
There’s a telling scene early in “Sex and the City 2” when 52-year-old Samantha, played by 53-year-old Kim Cattrall, spots a gold, beaded bustier minidress that she thinks will be…
Beauty experts sing the praises of salt for skin
Beach beauty has an almost endless appeal — a little sun, a little surf, a little sand, a little salt. That’s right, salt. While there’s an ongoing crusade by the…
Garbage? Could be fashion
Even amongst the world’s most inventive runways, recycled garments remain rare. In a pioneering venture in Egypt, Darb1718 invited 16 young designers to take part in a two-month workshop administered…
Venus Williams' tennis dress cheers lace industry
When Grand Slam champion Venus Williams stepped onto a French Open court in a see-through black lace dress with a red-trimmed top, the beleaguered lace industry let out a cheer.…
Louis Vuitton unveils World Cup trophy trunk
This time, the World Cup trophy will be traveling in style. French fashion and handbags house Louis Vuitton, with help from supermodel Naomi Campbell, has unveiled an elegant leather-bound case…
Some World Cup teams wear it better than others
Some World Cup teams are all beauty and elegance. Others are more workmanlike, almost to the point of being bland. And then there are those that are, no getting around…
Jack Johnson's 'To the Sea' fueled by loss and joy
When Jack Johnson came off a tour with tales about life on the road, his father wasn't interested in hearing about the celebrities he'd met or the fancy rock-star perks.…
THE REEL ESTATE: Fangs of corruption fall in toothless 'Such Days'
A large cloud of skepticism and anxiety ominously loom over this year’s summer cinema season, the shortest in more than a decade. With only seven films scheduled for release over…
