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In William the Conqueror’s wake, Bayeux Tapestry arrives in UK
The almost 1,000-year-old artwork has made a perilous journey from its home in Normandy, France to London, where it will go on display in September
Memorable moments from Paris Haute Couture Week
Glowing minidresses, fairy tale-inspired designers all featured during the just-completed Paris Haute Couture Week. Here are some highlights.
Women directors close Cannes, putting gender imbalance in spotlight
Only three women have won the Palme d’Or for best film in the 79-year history of the world’s most prestigious film festival
Travolta channelled film greats in low-thrust plane movie
The actor’s directorial debut, ‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’, which will appear on Apple TV at the end of May, is panned by critics
Celine Dion’s Paris concerts promise to spin the money on and on
The singer’s tour could bring an additional €300-€500 million into the French capital, according to estimates
Vietnam designer makes Haute Couture history
Week of major fashion debuts wraps up in Paris
Teens underwhelmed by France’s social media ban
The country passed a bill that would impose a minimum age of 15 for using social media, becoming the first country in Europe to follow Australia
Haute Couture Week begins in Paris
A look at which designers make the cut and why
Men’s Fashion Week kicks off in Paris with Louis Vuitton show
Pharrell Williams presents his creations in front of an A-list audience
French museum fare hikes for non-European tourists spark outcry
The French move has few precedents elsewhere in Europe, but is more common in developing countries