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Granny Print Is the Next Grandma-Inspired Fashion Trend Emerging in 2025
Let it be known: The granny print will triumph in the coming months. In the world of fashion, few things please us more than reliving a nostalgic moment. That's why new—or not so new—styles that your mother and grandmother have seen before are...
Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse Make a Rare Red Carpet Appearance Together
Despite being one of the most identifiable couples in Hollywood, Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse have kept things relatively low-key in the public eye. The pair—who have a daughter together—sparsely hit the red carpets together, something...
5 Yacht Destinations for Arts and Culture Lovers
For travelers who are in their element in the halls of museums and hushed theaters, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection offers a singular way to soak in the world’s cultural capitals—by sea. Its trio of modern, intimate vessels (Evrima, Ilma, and...
FRENCH ISLAMISTS ON A TEAR AGAINST CHRISTIANS
Michael P. McDonald On July 24, Notre-Dame des Champs in Paris suffered two consecutive fires: the first caused by an electrical malfunction; the second was confirmed as arson which burned wood panels and toppled a statue of St. Joseph. No arrests...
Teachers in Liège protest against budget cuts by French Community
Teachers in Liège have gathered on Friday to protest against the budget cuts announced by the government of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, the French Community of Belgium. The planned measures were symbolically described as “horrors” in this...
Three-masted barque ‘Gunilla’ arrives in Saint-Barthélemy for a two-day visit
Three-masted sail training vessel “Gunilla” under full sail. Photo by Jean Jarreau. GUSTAVIA--The sixty-metre-long (180-foot) three-masted barque “Gunilla” arrived in Saint-Barthélemy Thursday, February 27, for a two-day visit, non-profit...
Nevis Signs Onto the Gustavia Appea...
NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (June 12, 2025) - The Premier of Nevis, the Honourable Mark Brantley, has reaffirmed the island’s commitment to environmental sustainability and regional solidarity by signing the Gustavia Appeal- an initiative aimed at...
Nevis Signs Onto The Gustavia Appeal In Support Of Regional Cooperation In Waste Management
Premier Brantley signed the Letter of Intent during the 7th Annual CARIBAVIA Conference held in St. Barths from June 10-12, 2025. The conference gathered regional leaders, environmental advocates, and aviation stakeholders to address shared...
Minister Arrindell attends 116th EU-OCT Tripartite Meeting in Brussels. Funding available for Orange Economy and Cultural Heritage
Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell attended the 116th European Union (EU) Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) tripartite meeting in Brussels to discuss a number of programs and funding initiatives that would strengthen OCTs...
Africa Is The World's 'Youngest' Region, Asia The 'Oldest'
The world’s population is aging, but not evenly. While some regions are growing older at an alarming pace, others remain remarkably young. In this graphic, Visual Capitalist's Marcus Lu maps the median age in every country, showing where...
Designer Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen wants to make you feel overwhelmed
Last New York Fashion Week, in September 2024, I left New York designer Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen’s intimate dinner presentation at TIWA Gallery with an aftertaste of soft vegan cheese and cloth – I had accidentally put one of the linen pieces...
Fear, Hope and Love With Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen
It’s in the sinews of Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen’s community that her latest collection for Fall 2025, “i’minlovewitheverythingandiknownothingatall” takes shape. As guests filed in, previous collection model Lulu Yao Gioiello sat perched on the...
The Look Book Goes to the Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen Show
Camilla Carper (pictured above) Artist and educator, Carroll Gardens Tell me about your outfit. Twice a year, I make a set of dressing restrictions — rules that dictate how I move through the world. This season, the rules are that I’m making all...
Ones to watch: Colleen Allen and Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen are putting craft at the fore
Colleen Allen is showing on the second day of New York Fashion Week; Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen on the penultimate day. It’s not their only moment of mirroring. Both Allen and Whalen are Brooklyn-based. They spent time in-house at brands (Allen at...
Multi-ethnic New York Fashion Week opens under shadow of tariffs and Chinese retaliation
New York Fashion Week kicks off the international catwalk season this Thursday morning with designers deeply worried about tariffs and the brands threatened by multiple international sanctions. New York will welcome a less star-studded line-up...
MLB Player Jake Cronenworth Marries Sports Reporter Brooke Fletcher in Destination Wedding with Ties to Mayan Culture (Exclusive)
San Diego Padres player Jake Cronenworth married sports reporter Brooke Fletcher on Jan. 18 at The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya in Mexico Their three-day celebration beginning on Jan. 17 and ending on Jan. 19 paid tribute to the local...
The 25 Best Caribbean Islands to Travel to in 2025, From Foodie-Favorite Fishing Villages to Culture-Rich Cities
The Caribbean is evolving, just as its visitors are evolving. For every visitor looking to savor the region’s natural beauty, there’s another seeking out authentic cultural experiences, musical odysseys or wellness journeys. Then there are the...
Inside The Caribbean Food Festivals Elevating The Region’s Culinary Profile—And How To Visit
Caribbean food will surprise you, more than ever at the many food festivals across the region that highlight all its unique origins and expressions. Puerto Rico Wine & Food Festival As warm weather fades and travelers contemplate balmier climates,...
'For centuries, the Church has denigrated Corsican religiosity, a subtle blend of the sacred and the profane, which the pope is now interested in'
Faithful members of the Fraternité Saint-Barthélemy walk along the seafront promenade during Good Friday, as part of the Easter celebrations, in Bonifacio, Corsica, March 29, 2024. PASCAL POCHARD-CASABIANCA / AFP This Sunday, December 15, Pope...
Experience Authentic Caribbean Culture in St. Kitts
The moment you arrive in St. Kitts, you catch the vibe that there’s something special about this island. The destination has topped recent best-of lists from travel authorities including American Express Travel, AFAR and Caribbean Journal who love...