Elie Saab, Zuhair Murad Ditch Glamour for Haute Couture
7.11.25
Chanel's Paris Haute Couture Week showcased a moment of introspection through the designs of creative directors Elie Saab and Zuhair Murad, who offered a more subdued approach to their collections amidst the chaos of global events.
Fans Honor Late Striker with Emotional Mural Tribute
7.11.25
Fans of a striker have signed a mural near the ground where he played, as a tribute to him. The mural, located on Sybil Road, features messages from supporters who are struggling to cope with his death. It is marked by two phrases: 'Forever 20' and 'His name is Diogo', referencing one of his songs.
The Grammy-nominated artist is set to perform at various venues across North America, including Madison Square Garden in New York, the TD Pavilion at the Mann in Philadelphia, and All Things Go Festival DC this September. The tour schedule includes stops in Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Ontario, New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and North Carolina.
A handbag created for English singer Jane Birkin by French luxury label Hermès sold for €8.6m ($15.3 million) at auction in Paris, sparking a 10-minute bidding war involving newlywed Lauren Sanchez Bezos and a private collector from Japan. The original Birkin bag was made for Birkin in 1984 and is considered the ultimate status symbol, with prices ranging from $15,000 to $30,000 for entry-level models.
Hermès Wins NFT Trademark Lawsuit Against Mason Rothschild
7.11.25
Hermès has won a lawsuit against Mason Rothschild, the creator of MetaBirkins NFTs, with a jury ruling that his digital handbags are subject to trademark law. Sotheby's global chairman Brooke Lampley is leaving the company at the end of the month to join Gagosian, while the auction house plans to pay $100m for the Whitney Museum's Marcel Breuer building, which it expects to move into in 2025.
The Hermès Birkin bag has sold for a record-breaking price of 8.58 million euros at a Sotheby's auction in Paris, breaking previous records for a handbag and surpassing the sale of ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in 1939. The bag was first auctioned in 1994 and later acquired by Catherine B 25 years ago, before being sold to a private collector from Japan who outbid seven rivals.
The iconic Hermès bag designed by Jane Birkin has become the most desirable handbag in history, featuring seven distinct design elements including a non-removable shoulder strap, nail clipper attachment, and gilded brass hardware. Crafted for Birkin by Hermès in 1984, the bag reflects her casual style of the 1960s and early 1970s, epitomizing French chic. The bag was created after Birkin complained about not finding a suitable bag as a young mother, leading to its unique features such as closed metal rings and a built-in nail clipper. Now engraved with the initials J.B., the original prototype is a symbol of exclusivity, coveted by celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Victoria Beckham.
The iconic Hermès Birkin bag, designed by Jane Birkin, has become the most desirable handbag in history, with its unique all-black leather prototype featuring seven distinct design elements. The bag was crafted for Birkin by Hermès in 1984, inspired by her casual style of the 1960s and early 1970s. It was first auctioned in 1994 and sold at a record-breaking price of 8.58 million euros in Paris, breaking previous records for a handbag. The bag's unique features, including a non-removable shoulder strap and gilded brass hardware, have made it a symbol of luxury and exclusivity, coveted by celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez and Victoria Beckham.
Indonesia's Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and the Ministry of Creative Economy have partnered to launch the Accelerating Indonesia Creative Exports (AKSI) 2025 program, aiming to boost exports of creative economy products from MSMEs. The initiative is part of a strategic collaboration between the two ministries, led by Minister of MSMEs and Minister of Creative Economy, with translator Arnidhya Nur and editor M Razi Rahman involved in the project.