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Embarrassment over two sackings: a fashion designer John Galliano (see designs - images) dismissed by his company in France, for something he is said to have said; and a senior German politician, Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg (picture), accused of not saying, on his own account, something he said that he said, in his doctorate. … Read More »
The Australian classic race this year went to an American-bred horse, called Americain, trained in France, with a French jockey. … Read More »
The European Parliament has approved new rules (8.7.10) to allow counter-terrorism authorities in America to monitor trans-Atlantic financial transfers using the SWIFT banking system. … Read More »
OPINION: With friendly exchange rates, in strictly street-level, retail terms, private travellers from Australia might hope for very pleasant Summer days in 2010. … Read More »
A coincidence of events this month has seen France paying its respects to its most-valued of industries, and trade marks…
The names made the parade: Yves St Laurent had died, Carla Bruni, his model (and wife of the President, Nicolas Sarkozy), paid tribute; Ines de la Fressange (picture), much associated with Karl Lagerfeld and Chanel, was presented with the Legion d’Honneur, and a major exhibition was got up in Paris to honour the retirement of one, Valentino. … Read More »
The latest fad out of Europe…European charm bracelets. … Read More »
Megan Gale has her last two shows as a runway model in the coming few months, back in Australia - and is talking about the movies as a possible new challenge.
She’s told hundreds of well-wishers at a department store appearance she’d been delayed getting to the start of a film engagement in the United States because of the Hollywood writers’ strike – which was a “pain”. … Read More »