The man who changed the face of fashion

The man who changed the face of fashion

From the September 2025 issue of Apollo. Preview and subscribe here. In 1925, for the Exposition des Arts Décoratifs, the couturier Paul Poiret (1879–1944) moored three barges on the Seine near the Pont Alexandre III. Named Amours (presenting interior design work), Orgues (for fashion collections) and Délices (for perfumes and a restaurant), each represented a…

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US Issues New Travel Advisory Update for the United Kingdom

US Issues New Travel Advisory Update for the United Kingdom

The U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory (Level 2: Exercise increased caution) for the United Kingdom, due to a threat of terrorism. The release said that terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in the country, noting:  “Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities,…

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