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Overwhelmed by the European news cycle? Meanwhile in Europe is your daily update. In just a few minutes each weekday, we cut through the noise to bring you the essential headlines shaping the continent.
Upcoming major titles like Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Oct 16) & Metroid Prime 4: Beyond are NOT Switch 2 exclusives! They're dual-releases, diluting the new console's unique appeal. A missed opportunity to showcase new hardware? #Nintendo
July 30, 2025 at 7:43 AM
The only Switch 2 exclusives so far? Mario Kart World ("more of the same but shinier") & Donkey Kong Bananza (hailed as "one of Nintendo’s best inventions in years"!). Bananza dropped July 17, carrying much of the launch hype.
July 30, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Then there's Raf Simons, a self-taught maverick whose path into fashion defied convention, leaving an "indistinguishable mark on the industry". From industrial design to reshaping iconic houses, his experimental vision consistently challenged norms.
June 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
At the heart of it all: Miuccia Prada. Discover how her unconventional political background and initial disdain for fashion ironically became the bedrock of her brand's groundbreaking aesthetic. She didn't just design clothes; she pioneered 'ugly chic' and redefined what luxury could be.
June 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The exhibition features over 400 pieces! We'll tease insights into the fashion of Empress Sissi & Countess Greffulhe's "mythical Byzantine gown." Plus, uncover unique garments like a Tea Gown of an American socialite. #HistoricalFashion #IconicStyle
June 12, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Hear about the extraordinary challenges of preserving delicate 19th-century garments. Learn about painstaking "petal-by-petal" repairs (some taking "two people a full 30 days"!), and how priceless items are transported in "silk paper sarcophagi." #FashionPreservation #MuseumLife
June 12, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Uncover the unseen story behind the "Worth: Inventing Haute Couture" exhibition itself—a colossal four-year undertaking with "months of filming behind the scenes." We go behind the velvet ropes with the "golden hands" of conservators! #ExhibitionSecrets #BehindTheScenes #Conservation
June 12, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Worth transformed fashion from craft to industry: creating without commissions, signing his works like an artist, & organizing by seasons. His workshop at 7 rue de la Paix became the epicenter of a four-generation dynasty. Tune in to hear the full story! #FashionRevolution #HouseOfWorth
June 12, 2025 at 11:05 AM
This isn't just any exhibition; it's the first retrospective of the House of Worth, an event "waited for for 100 years." Discover how a penniless Englishman built a fashion empire that revolutionized luxury fashion forever. #CharlesFrederickWorth #PetitPalais #FashionPodcast
June 12, 2025 at 11:05 AM