Mideast countries that are already struggling fear price hikes after Russia exits grain deal
Egypt and other lower-income Middle Eastern countries like Lebanon and Pakistan are worried about what comes next after Russia pulled out of a crucial wartime grain deal
2023-08-02 13:23
As the summer breezes fade, sweltering Europeans give air conditioning a skeptical embrace
During Europe’s heat wave last month, Floriana Peroni’s vintage clothing store had to close for a week
2023-08-02 12:19
To Catch a Trader: How Banks Got Raided in Hunt for Tax Cheats
The police were staked out. The second hand swept 12. Allez — go! Two squads descended near the
2023-08-02 12:19
More teachers are quitting their jobs. Educators of color often are more likely to leave
Teachers are leaving jobs in growing numbers, state reports show
2023-08-02 12:18
BOJ’s Key Policy Architect Says YCC Shift Doesn’t Mean Exit
Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida said that the Bank of Japan is far from an exit or raising its
2023-08-02 11:52
Starbucks reports record revenue as China booms, but sales still fall short of expectations
Starbucks reported record revenue in its fiscal third quarter as sales in China roared back to life
2023-08-02 07:00
Christina Aguilera stuns fans with mind-bending purse skirt
Why wear an Hermes Birkin bag on your arm, when you can don a lookalike around your waist? Christina Aguilera wowed fans with a daring style choice, but this time she made viewers do a double take when she shared a photo of herself wearing bottoms designed to look like the most sought-after luxury accessory. In her 31 July Instagram post, Aguilera posed in front of a grey tile wall, assuming her most Barbie self in a dazzling pink Namilia micro purse skirt. The brand’s 2024 spring collection piece mirrors the form of a Birkin bag, handles and everything. A half-moon strap is stitched between three crystal flaps which are detailed with silver buckles identical to the Hermes model. In the photo, Aguilera is seen gripping the front handle with her long nails. The 42-year-old music icon teamed up with her stylist Chris Horan to pair the Avant Garde piece with a classic black T-shirt, see-through kitten heels, a messy 90s bun, and wraparound moto sunglasses. “Precious goods,” she wrote, signing the caption with a pink bow emoji. Mesmerised viewers rushed to Aguilera’s comment section to compliment her subversive look. “She’s in her bag,” one fan joked, while another said: “Barbie legend.” “Xtina is such a legend! She looks effortlessly perfect here,” someone else added. Founded in 2015 by Nan Li and Emilia Pfohl, Namilia is a Berlin-based forward-thinking brand using ready-to-wear designs to symbolise cultural beliefs. Their spring 2024 collection debuted during Berlin Fashion Week, titled: “In Loving Memory of My Sugar Daddy.” This season’s line is a rebellious ode to “the self-made millionaire that is the gold digger,” according to the brand’s website. “She navigates through gender inequality head-on.” The “Genie in a Bottle” singer’s eye-catching purse skirt was just one of many designs that utilised the structure of the renowned Birkin bag on the runway. In addition to the pink micro skirt was a full-length glossy version adorned with a drop train, an enormous tote that says, “Tragic,” and a corset, all marked with the Hermes handbag design. Read More Paris Hilton struggles to remove $450 Crocs boots: ‘It’s a full-team effort’ Victoria Beckham shows off new $450 Crocs boots after claiming she would ‘rather die’ than wear brand Pink hits back at claims she ‘shaded’ Christina Aguilera during interview: ‘Some personalities’
2023-08-02 06:28
Starbucks' sales in China come roaring back
Starbucks' China business is back after dropping due to Covid restrictions last year.
2023-08-02 06:25
Thailand Set to Hike Key Interest Rate to Nine-Year High
Thailand’s central bank is poised to deliver another rate increase in line with an unwavering post-pandemic tightening strategy
2023-08-02 06:21
Why India's rice ban could trigger global food crisis
The ban could compound a worldwide rise in rice prices for a host of reasons, experts say.
2023-08-02 05:49
Milk Powder Price Sinks to Three-Year Low as Dairy Demand Wanes
Whole milk powder auction prices have slumped to a three-year low amid signs that demand for dairy products
2023-08-02 05:46
Hong Kong’s Best Airport Lounge Shows Travel and Luxury Are Back
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.’s flagship first-class lounge is up and running again at Hong Kong International Airport, laying
2023-08-02 05:46