Elie Saab's Botticelli beauties
PARIS: Elie Saab s models wafted down the runway in clouds of silk chiffon and tulle like angelic Botticelli beauties at his haute couture show for next autumn-winter on Wednesday.Their…
Decorating in baby steps
Cribs, cots, mobiles, diapers - for the unaccustomed eye, the world of baby products can be overwhelming.This year, the third annual Baby Fair in Cairo may help to ease new…
No, it's not Ralph Lauren's Polo
The confident spirit of classic American style has made its way into the Egyptian market at the one and only CityStars, Egypt's fashion haven. US Polo Association, the official brand…
Couscous a la Morocco
I was looking forward to going to the Four Seasons, impatiently waiting for its signature royal treatment. The pampering started the minute I got there, with the valet taking my…
Weekly Stock Review: Global market trend ends one-day rebound
CAIRO: The Egyptian stock market slid to its lowest close in almost four months on the start of the week, dragged by banking stocks. It snapped its five-day losing streak…
Column Confessions of a (M)ad Man: Lies and the lying liars who lie them
I hate lying. So what, may you ask, am I doing working in advertising? Well, the truth is I just happen to be very good at it. The lying, that…
'Kung Fu Panda' reaches Chinese box office milestone, 1st Ld-Writethru, AS
HONG KONG: Hollywood s fighting cartoon panda is a hit in the furry animal s home country.The American animated movie Kung Fu Panda has made nearly 110 million Chinese yuan…
THE REEL ESTATE: A prisoner of conventions
Masgoon Transit (Transit Prisoner) is an accomplished, well-written thriller boosted by adept performances and unfussy direction. At the heart of the film is a feeble, forgettable moral message placed to…
With a Grain of Salt: Judaism as accusation
One presidential candidate once accused his rival of being a Jew. This infuriated the accused candidate so much, that he went to great lengths to emphasize that he was the…