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PARIS —  For Georges Salines, whose 28-year-old daughter Lola was killed when Islamic extremists went on a bloody rampage in Paris in 2015, the death of the man who inspired the attack brought a welcome “sense of satisfaction.” But like other survivors and families of victims of the militant group Islamic State, Salines stressed that the […]

When a wildfire burns, every parent’s first thought is to protect their kids. But scroll through the internet, or browse local hardware stores, and you’ll have surprising difficulty finding a respirator mask from a reputable brand designed for infants and small children. That’s because they don’t exist. While certified “N95” or “P100” masks can filter […]

Newsletter: Fire knows no boundaries

October 29, 2019 | News | No Comments

Click:Ceiling Fan Here are the stories you shouldn’t miss today: TOP STORIES Fire Knows No Boundaries As Californians have learned time and again, wildfires don’t discriminate. They consume. Up north, the massive Kincade fire in Sonoma County wine country has destroyed 123 structures, including 57 homes, since starting a week ago. With some of the […]

There are many strands to hair as a form of political expression. In the 1920s, flapper-era freedom was expressed in the shingle bobs of the Bloomsbury Set and cosmopolite Eton crop of Josephine Baker. In the 1960s, the afro of civil rights activist Angela Davis came to symbolise the movement. In the 1980s, punks with […]

Share 29th Oct 2019 Delicate heels, soft sandals and suede boots come and go, but inclement weather—and the need for stylish shoes that will withstand it—remains a fashion constant. For Riccardo Tisci, who helms British heritage brand Burberry based in London (where frequent rain is par for the course), solving this dilemma stylishly is front […]

The spring racing carnival is a social highlight every year and there’s no better way to enjoy this fabulous event and, indeed, this time of year, than gathering a group of friends together either at the track or at home for a stylish trackside celebration or spring carnival-focussed lunch, dinner or early evening aperitif. Whether […]