Nelly Arcan’s ‘Putain’: a book with a startling depiction to share
Nelly Arcan led a tragically short life. Her books offer an insight to her mind and life, and what was going on beneath her lovely countenance...
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09, 2014
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05, 2014
The savvy traveller’s guide to… Packing for France: carry-on luggage
Here are a few reasons for travelling light and tips for choosing the most practical and stylish carry-on luggage.
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05, 2013
Le phénomène FEMEN, vu de France
Fondée en Ukraine, une nouvelle vague de féministes mène des actions coup de poing en dénudant leur poitrine publiquement. Par ces actes, elles souhaitent se réapproprier leur corps et imposer leurs revendications. Comment ce mouvement est-il perçu par leurs consoeurs françaises ?
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05, 2013
The FEMEN phenomenon, through French eyes
An interview with a young French feminist who shows us her views on the the Ukrainian FEMEN movement and its repercussions. An opportunity to get an update on neo-feminism in France.
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03, 2013
Reinventing classic French style at Balenciaga
Paris Fashion Week saw Alexander Wang make his debut as creative director at iconic French house, Balenciaga.
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03, 2013
Le Buzz: Beyond the French news
Le 8 mars dernier était célébrée la Journée internationale de la femme. Cette semaine, les femmes sont donc à l'honneur dans le Buzz. Au programme : élite politique féminine, grande maison de luxe, et nouvelle directrice du journal Le Monde...
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03, 2013
Le Buzz: Beyond the French News
This week, women have pride of place in the Buzz: we’ll talk about French politician Christine Lagarde and her exceptional journey, Louis Vuitton's Autumn-Winter 2013-2014 women's collection, and finally, Natalie Nougayrède, who was just appointed head of French newspaper Le Monde.
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11, 2012
French style icons: Jean Seberg’s secrets
While us normal people fret about what to wear next, what suits and what goes with what, we imagine that elegant women like Jean Seberg don't even give it a minute's thought. It is their effortlessness that makes them so alluring.
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08, 2012
La robe de la ministre Cécile Duflot déchaîne les passions parmi les députés de droite français
En descendant les marches de l'hémicycle français pour prendre la parole, Cécile Duflot a fait face à un événement inattendu : elle a été huée et sifflée par ses collègues masculins de l'UMP. Claude Bartolone, président de l'Assemblée nationale en France, a été obligé d'intervenir.
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09, 2011
Burial of life of a young girl
'Enterrement de vie de jeune fille' It sounds really scary when it is directly translated to English. Don't use auto translation for this. I guess better translation is 'burying life as a single girl' and it simply means bachelorette party.
