Luana Lopes Lara: from Brazilian ballerina to the world’s youngest self-made billionaire
At just 29, Brazilian entrepreneur Luana Lopes Lara has reached a rare milestone in global business: she has officially become the youngest self-made billionaire in the world, after the startup she co-founded — Kalshi — achieved a valuation of US$11 billion. Kalshi is a prediction-markets platform that allows users to legally bet — via contracts […]
State Banquet at Windsor 2025: tradition, diplomacy and an unforgettable royal moment
On the evening of 3 December 2025, Windsor Castle hosted an elegant State Banquet in honour of the official visit of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife. The ceremony brought together the British Royal Family and international dignitaries in an event that blends protocol, tradition and the subtleties of diplomacy — but which also […]
Pietro Beccari Takes Over Leadership of the LVMH Fashion Group
On Tuesday, the luxury conglomerate LVMH officially announced that Pietro Beccari, current CEO of Louis Vuitton, will assume the position of Chairman and CEO of the LVMH Fashion Group as of 1 January 2026 — taking on this new responsibility while continuing in his role at the helm of the group’s most iconic maison. The […]
Chanel brings luxury to the New York subway in the Métiers d’Art 2026 show
On Tuesday night, Chanel took another bold step in its storied history by transforming an abandoned New York City subway station into a true runway for the presentation of its Métiers d’Art 2026 collection. Under the creative direction of Matthieu Blazy, the maison revived the urban spirit of the city and celebrated the artisanal savoir-faire […]
Prada acquires Versace: the move that shook the global luxury industry
The luxury fashion market has just gained one of the most significant chapters of the decade: the Prada Group has finalised the acquisition of Versace for around US$1.4 billion — closing a turbulent period of transition and opening the door to a new balance of power in international fashion. The house founded by Gianni Versace […]
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa Undergoes Emergency Surgery — What We Know So Far
The President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, underwent emergency surgery on Monday night to treat an incarcerated hernia at São João Hospital in Porto, one of the country’s leading medical centres. According to information officially released by the Presidency and widely reported in the Portuguese press — including RTP, Público and SIC […]
Anok Yai is named Model of the Year 2025 — a milestone for global fashion
On the evening of 1 December 2025, at the historic Royal Albert Hall in London, Anok Yai was officially awarded “Model of the Year 2025” by the British Fashion Council — one of the industry’s most prestigious honours. The choice came as no surprise to those who have followed her career: in recent years, Anok […]
Le Bal des Débutantes 2025: glamour, tradition and a new generation of luxury-world heiresses
On the evening of 29 November 2025, the ballroom of the Shangri-La Paris shone with the 2025 edition of Le Bal des Débutantes, the most exclusive and anticipated ball of the global high society calendar. Nineteen young women — heiresses from royal and aristocratic families, as well as from the worlds of fashion, film, business […]
Hong Kong Fire: What Lies Behind the Tragedy That Shocked the World?
On the afternoon of 26 November 2025, a catastrophic blaze engulfed a cluster of residential towers in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong — the Wang Fuk Court complex, comprising eight 32-storey buildings. The flames spread with alarming speed, turning homes and an entire community into ruins. The consequences were devastating: the official death […]
The scandal shaking Miss Universe: organised crime allegations and claims of vote rigging put the pageant’s credibility under fire
Image from Wikimedia Over the past 48 hours, the worlds of fashion, entertainment, and law enforcement have collided in a shocking way around the name of Mexican businessman Raúl Rocha Cantú — president and co-owner of the Miss Universe Organisation — who has become the target of formal investigations in Mexico. The accusations range from […]