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First Muslim Women Fined For Wearing Headscarves In France
Almost a year after France made it illegal for women to wear a hijab, the head- and face-covering scarf worn by some Muslim women, two women have been fined for choosing to wear their scarves anyway.
Carla Bruni Is Now Reportedly Having A Boy
We don’t really like celebrity pregnancy speculation, but we’re fascinated with how news of Carla Bruni‘s growing belly is being covered. The latest news comes from the guy who set the supermodel up with the president of France, advertising tycoon Jacques Séguéla. He says the couple is having a garçon.
You’ll Never Guess Where They Used To Make Chanel No. 5
Why is Chanel No. 5 still one of the world’s most important fragrances? Apparently, it’s a Jersey thing. A new book entitled The Secret History of Chanel No. 5 claims that while World War II raged across Europe, production of the famous scent had no choice but to move from Grasse, France to Hoboken, New Jersey.
The Hijab Gets A High-Fashion Makeover
The raging political debate about whether hijabs — the headscarves some Muslim women wear as a sign of religious devotion — should be banned or left alone has left one variable out of the equation: fashion. A Belgian design duo called Noor d’Izar has repurposed the hijab, adding stylish form to its historic function.
No Shirt, No Service – And A $50 Fine!
How many times do you think The Situation takes his shirt off a day? Four? Five? Well, after we heard this news, we’d like to give The Sitch fair warning: Do not go to France! Removing his shirt around our Gallic friends could run him a hefty fine.
Belgium May Be First European Country To Ban Burkas
Following in France’s attempted footsteps, Belgium is on its way to becoming the first country in Europe to ban the burka. Last year, France set into motion efforts to ban it as well and those efforts hit a wall on Monday, when the Council of State — France’s top administrative court — ruled that they could not legally outlaw the Islamic veils without stomping all over their citizens’ constitutional rights. What does this mean for Belgium?
Carla Bruni: Editor-In Chief?
Carla Bruni has officially sealed her status as the First Lady of Fashion — French or not. The former model, current singer, and wife of President Nicolas Sarkozy has agreed to guest edit an issue of Madame Figaro magazine.
Lagerfeld Dresses Holocaust Survivor Simone Veil
One of France’s most popular politicians and Holocaust survivor Simone Veil was inducted into L’Academie Francaise last week wearing a custom and Karl Lagerfeld-designed uniform.
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