Saskia O'Donoghue

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The end of the road for fast fashion? The EU hopes so

It’s estimated that the fashion industry is one of the world’s greatest polluters, responsible for about 20% of the planet’s waste water and around 10% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. The EU is setting out to change this - but is it a real possibility?

06/08/2023

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E-commerce wars: What is Temu and could it replace Shein?

Shein, the e-commerce behemoth, says the company reached record profit results in the first half of 2023. But could rival Temu take their place as the top fast fashion retailer?

02/08/2023

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'A list to bring wonder': 2023 Booker Prize longlist announced

The 13 books on the list cover a wide range of themes, including moving personal dramas and tragi-comic family sagas, as well as the effects of climate change and the oppression of minorities.

01/08/2023

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Goodbye Myanmar: Inditex to quit conflict-hit nation

The company, which owns Zara, has announced it's in process of stopping purchases from Myanmar's garment factories due to a campaign by a global workers' union to convince companies to divest from the country.

01/08/2023

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Culture Re-View: Robert Baden-Powell founds a worldwide movement

On this day in 1907, the first ever Scouting event kicked off, paving the way for the long-established organisation.

01/08/2023

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Not 'Just Ken': Ryan Gosling helps 'Barbie' soundtrack make history

It's not just Barbie's world now - it's Ken's too. Ryan Gosling's standout song from the movie of the summer storms into the UK's top 40 alongside another 5 hits, breaking records in the plastic fantastic world.

31/07/2023

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Kanye 'Ye' West back on Twitter: A new low for Elon Musk?

The rapper was thrown off the platform - now known as X - after he made antisemitic and other offensive remarks. Adidas and other high profile companies cut ties with West, but now he's back on the social media site, promising not to speak out of turn again.

31/07/2023

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Culture Re-View: The last Playboy Club hops off

On this day in 1988, the last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan, bringing to an end nearly 30 years of the iconic nightspot.

31/07/2023

Food and Drink

Could food labels be the answer to the climate crisis?

The phrase 'global climate crisis' is frequently linked to expensive or complex solutions, but could the answer to combatting the issue lie in something as simply as food labels?

29/07/2023

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Luxury brand Tom Ford Fashion gets a new CEO

The luxury brand's new owners have onboarded LVMH executive Lelio Gavazza in the coveted role.

27/07/2023

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The cruellest show on TV? AI breaks hearts in new Netflix hit

Netflix's controversial reality show sees five couples putting their trust to the test - but deep fake science blurs the line of truth and lies. Is it entertainment or a form of technological torture?

25/07/2023

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Culture Re-View: The world's most exotic spy is sentenced to death

On this day in 1917, Mata Hari was sentenced to death in Paris for allegedly spying on Germany’s behalf during World War I. Was she really a secret agent or just a scapegoat?

25/07/2023

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Royal rapture: Coronation outfits on display in new London exhibition

Two new exhibitions in the UK capital will display outfits worn by the new King and Queen as well as key players at the coronation ceremony.

23/07/2023

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Royal restoration: Marie Antoinette's private Versailles rooms reopen

The tragic queen of France's sanctuary has been refurbished during its seven year closure and is now open to the public once again.

22/07/2023

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Happy birthday Sir Mick Jagger! New exhibition pays tribute

As the legendary Rolling Stones frontman marks a significant milestone, La Galerie de L'instant in Nice commemorates his six-decade long career with a photography show.

21/07/2023

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Stuck for what to wear to the Barbie movie? We're here to help!

Euronews Culture is counting down the seconds to the release of the long-awaited Barbie movie and, like many fans, we're planning our outfits for our trip to the cinema. If you're stumped on what to wear, we're here to inspire you - from head to toe.

20/07/2023

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The best fashion looks from the 'Barbie' press tour

While we may never get to see Margot Robbie in all of her Barbie-inspired looks due to the SAG-AFTRA strikes, her press tour outfits have been pink perfection. Euronews Culture gives you the rundown of some of the very best.

18/07/2023

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Culture Re-View: On this day in 1925, 'Mein Kampf' is published

On this day in 1925, Adolf Hitler published his autobiographical manifesto ‘Mein Kampf’ in Germany.

18/07/2023

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Jane Birkin: An icon's life in pictures

Following the Franco-British actress, singer and style icon's death at the age of 76, Euronews Culture takes a look at her fascinating life - in pictures.

17/07/2023

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Anatomy of a Wimbledon outfit: Top tips to look like tennis' top stars

Every summer, without fail, Wimbledon manages to transcend the sport itself and encourages even the most casual viewer to inject a little tennis chic into their every day looks. Euronews Culture is here to show you how.

17/07/2023