French music icon Françoise Hardy dies at 80
Hardy's lyrics often captured the angst and longing of adolescence, resonating deeply with young audiences. Her melancholic and introspective tone…
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Jean-Luc Godard, iconic French director, dead at 91
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Fashion designer Kenzo Takada dies from COVID-19 at age 81
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Luxury fashion brands forced to confront racism in the industry
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Ecology and kinetic styles grace Paris Fashion Week shows
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Notre Dame Cathedral to miss first Christmas in centuries
Notre Dame kept Christmas going even during two world wars -- a beacon of hope amid the bloodshed. It was…
