Princess Leonor of Spain has taken a bold step that blends tradition, duty and a modern vision of monarchy: she has completed basic parachute training at the Méndez Parada Military School in Murcia and become the first member of the Spanish royal family to earn an official parachutist qualification. The images and videos released by …
The Premio Strega is Italy’s most prestigious literary prize, and this year it arrives with a striking twist: for the first time in recent memory the shortlist is not a “cinquina” (five books) but a “sestina” — six finalists. Announced at the Roman amphitheatre in Benevento, the decision reflects newly adopted rules that guarantee at …
Stripes reinvented: the 2026 optical‑graphic trend that sculpts your silhouette Move over Breton shirts — for summer 2026, stripes are no longer a simple nautical motif. This season, designers treat lines as a visual language: bold, architectural and energising. From Jacquemus’s pared‑back geometric tunics to Dries Van Noten’s exuberant stripe‑and‑floral mashups, the “stripe” trend has …
Write your way stronger: how 15 minutes of daily writing rewires your brain and builds resilience It sounds almost too simple to be true: a tiny daily habit — fifteen minutes of writing — can change the way your brain processes stress, control impulsive reactions and help you come out stronger from life’s challenges. Yet …
Tonight on “Un Nuevo Inicio”: arrest, alliances and a woman forced to choose — episode 2 preview “Un Nuevo Inicio,” the Spanish drama set in the 1960s and airing on Canale 5, continues to grip audiences after a strong premiere that drew over two million viewers. Tonight’s episode (airing at 22:00) deepens the show’s central …
The macramé top is back: how to wear this summer’s must‑have with effortless French charm Welcome back to the ease and elegance of the macramé top. This summer, the hand‑knotted, intricately textured top returns as a key piece for a wardrobe that favours relaxed refinement over trend‑chasing. Think Jane Birkin on holiday by the Côte …
Cowgirl chic for city life: how to wear the western trend this summer The western—or cowgirl—trend is back for Spring/Summer 2026, but it’s been cleverly reworked for city living. Think less costume, more quiet luxury: suede, saddle details, sun‑bleached neutrals and artisan finishes that read sophisticated rather than dated. Here’s a practical guide to incorporating …
How to wear western‑chic this summer: modern cowboy pieces for city style The western trend has ridden back onto the fashion scene for Spring–Summer 2026, but this time it’s been reimagined as an urban, sophisticated look rather than a costume. Designers from Burberry to Isabel Marant translated prairie spirit into polished suedes, tasteful fringe details …
How to dress to dance at 50: elegant, comfortable and utterly chic looks for a night out Turning up the music and heading out for a night of dancing at 50 shouldn’t require surrendering style or comfort. In fact, mature dressing for evenings has evolved: it’s less about costume‑like glamour and more about refined, wearable …
From nearly quitting to Cannes queen: the remarkable rise of Renate Reinsve Renate Reinsve’s story reads like a film script: a near‑retirement from acting, a sudden call from a director, and then meteoric success on the world stage. At 38, the Norwegian actress has become one of the most intriguing faces of contemporary cinema — …
