BRUSSELS — Belgian designer Dries Van Noten, who for almost four decades dazzled the fashion world with his luscious use of colors and fabrics, said Tuesday that he will step down as creative director of his namesake brand at the end of June. Van Noten, 65, a master of blending the old with the new, … Read more
PARIS — The restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris following a tragic blaze in April 2019 is a story of dedication and recovery. The iconic medieval monument immortalized in history, film and literature has been gradually rebuilt over the past five years, through challenges that have included delays during the pandemic and the loss … Read more
Children need some degree of self-confidence to grow up to be happy, thriving adults. Confidence is a key indicator of future success, research has shown, because children and adults are more likely to be motivated self-starters when they have faith that their own skills and efforts can lead to positive outcomes. Unfortunately, the best ways … Read more
I’ve been an expat for most of my life. Originally from Japan, I’ve lived in a total of six countries. For the past 15 years, I’ve called Geneva, Switzerland, my home. When my then-husband and I decided to move here, to his hometown, our first child was just 10 months old. We wanted a change … Read more
When it comes to extending your lifespan, it’s crucial to be cognizant about the foods you put in your body. Dan Buettner has made it his life’s work to research the world’s longest-living people. The 63-year-old coined the term “blue zones,” which refers to the places around the globe where residents’ lifespans exceed the average … Read more
Valerie Valcourt has lived all around the U.S. in Seattle, New York City and Washington, D.C. But she made her biggest move yet last year when she quit her six-figure Big Tech job to go to pastry school in France. Valcourt, 34, tells CNBC Make It she started the process in 2020 when, while earning … Read more
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, recently launched her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, which will see her selling jams and kitchenware. However, Meghan’s new business venture, which features a royal crest and the Duchess’ calligraphy, seemingly raised eyebrows as its announcement coincided with Prince William‘s speech at a memorial held in honor of … Read more
Japan is launching a new high-speed bullet train, or shinkansen, extension on Saturday that will make an under-the-radar prefecture far more accessible to travelers. The coastal Fukui Prefecture is some 185 miles west of Tokyo. The new train will pass through the city of Fukui, the town of Awara and other places guidebooks rarely mention, … Read more
It looks like Meghan Markle might be entering the lifestyle brand sphere after the emergence of new pages for American Riviera Orchard! On Thursday (March 14), a new website and an Instagram page went live for American Riviera Orchard. On Instagram, the page says in the bio: “by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex. Established 2024.” … Read more
LONDON — After four decades in fashion, the queen of the catwalk is getting her own exhibition. The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is launching “NAOMI: In Fashion,” a celebration of Naomi Campbell’s enduring career. The exhibition, which opens in June, will showcase memorable designer outfits worn by Campbell, one of the most recognizable … Read more