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🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Francis Kurkdjian: He Has the Talent to Translate the Intangible into a Fragrance

Francis Kurkdjian, an esteemed perfumer, is recognized for his ability to create bestselling fragrances while serving as the Creative Director of Dior.

Feb 27 • 16:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Hania Rani on how to create 'transparent music'

Hania Rani discusses her creative process in composing music for Joachim Trier's film, emphasizing the importance of silence and dialogue with the director.

Feb 27 • 14:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Conservative theatre-making will kill the UK industry, says National’s director

Indhu Rubasingham, the artistic director of the National Theatre, warns that conservative approaches in theatre are detrimental to its future and calls for a commitment to new writing and creative risk.

Feb 26 • 19:47 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

"How can there be such beautiful people in movies?" Insights into the makeup artist’s work with Ilze Trumpi

Makeup artist Ilze Trumpi discusses her current project with director Laila Pakalniņa and her creative insights during filming.

Feb 26 • 12:38 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Recycled furs and shared fashion. Chiuri's return to head Fendi

Maria Grazia Chiuri returns as creative director of Fendi, emphasizing collaboration and innovation in fashion.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

In search of the most extraordinary gemstones in the Indian city of Jaipur with actress Priyanka Chopra and the creative director of Bvlgari

Lucia Silvestri, Bvlgari's creative director, explored Jaipur's gemstone markets alongside actress Priyanka Chopra, highlighting the vibrant color and energy of the city.

Feb 25 • 23:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Bhansali tolerated my tantrums but betrayed me,' Ismail Darbar's pain

Music composer Ismail Darbar reveals the tumultuous relationship he had with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, including their creative collaborations and the fallout between them.

Feb 24 • 12:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Fly Agarics and Heavenly Birds. Chanel's Haute Couture Show is a Return to Nature

Chanel's latest haute couture collection under creative director Matthieu Blazy demonstrates a fresh, nature-inspired vision that sets a new course for the brand.

Feb 24 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

The Berlin Film Festival was won by Turkish-German director Ilker Çatak's drama 'Yellow Letters'

Ilker Çatak's drama 'Yellow Letters' won the Berlin Film Festival, highlighting the struggles of creative individuals in an authoritarian society.

Feb 22 • 16:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cult Gaia founder lands in Brazil and is welcomed at an intimate party

Jasmin Hekmat, founder and creative director of Cult Gaia, arrived in Brazil for the first time and was greeted at an intimate gathering in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 20 • 23:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Pedro Pascal is seen with an Argentine creative director in New York amid strong romance rumors

Pedro Pascal and Argentine creative director Rafael Olarra were spotted in New York City, sparking romance rumors after attending a movie screening together.

Feb 19 • 22:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New order in the House of Dior. Jonathan Anderson: "We won't please everyone"

A new era begins at Dior with Jonathan Anderson appointed as the creative director, bringing fresh perspectives into the renowned fashion house ahead of its 80th anniversary.

Feb 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Barbican arts director to leave, months after revealing creative vision for centre

Devyani Saltzman is resigning from her position as director of arts and participation at the Barbican just months after promoting her five-year creative plan for the arts center.

Feb 16 • 18:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Director Rajkumar Hirani will make a film using AI, says- the script is ready

Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani plans to create a short film using AI as a creative partner, emphasizing its potential in cinema rather than viewing it as a threat.

Feb 13 • 13:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Who was Flávia Bacelar, journalist who died at 31 in Teresina

Flávia Bacelar, a journalist from Teresina, Brazil, passed away at the age of 31, leaving behind a legacy as a creative director and a beloved member of her community.

Feb 13 • 13:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Confectionery Manufacturer: US Influencer Shane Becomes Creative Director at Katjes

US influencer Jake Shane will serve as Chief Creative Officer at the German confectionery company Katjes, aiming to establish the brand in the American market by 2026.

Feb 12 • 13:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Hollywood director Michael Bay sues F1 team over 'rip off' advert shown during Super Bowl

Michael Bay is suing Cadillac F1 for £1.1 million, alleging that they used his creative ideas without compensation for their Super Bowl advert.

Feb 9 • 10:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Kingdom Come 2 director declares 'AI is here to stay' amid industry backlash

The creative director of Kingdom Come Deliverance II, Daniel Vávra, asserts that AI is a permanent part of the game development landscape despite industry criticism.

Feb 6 • 13:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Gregoris Pyrpylis, Makeup Artist: "It is the creative director's job to reflect on whether a proposal makes sense beyond 'marketing'"

Makeup artist Gregoris Pyrpylis emphasizes the importance of creative directors considering the deeper significance of their proposals beyond mere marketing in the beauty division of Hermès.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The quotes from 'Wuthering Heights' are not a mistake: the director explains their true meaning

The new adaptation of 'Wuthering Heights,' set to premiere on February 13, 2026, is generating significant anticipation due to its creative direction and leads Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie.

Feb 5 • 18:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Versace appoints its new creative director, the Belgian Pieter Mulier

Belgian designer Pieter Mulier has been officially named the new creative director of Versace, effective July 1, 2026, following his departure from Alaïa.

Feb 5 • 14:34 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Dior has a new creative director. Here are his first shoes for the brand

Dior introduces its new creative director along with his first shoe design for the brand showcased at the Spring/Summer 2026 runway.

Jan 6 • 13:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Nicolas Di Felice, creative director of Courrèges, dares to use fashion as expression

Nicolas Di Felice, the creative director of Courrèges, draws from his fashion archive without nostalgia after working with Louis Vuitton and Dior for nearly five years.

Jan 6 • 04:40 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

In Memory of the Philosopher: 'Al Jazeera' Documents Dawood Abdel-Sayed's Human and Creative Journey

A documentary film titled 'Searching for Dawood Abdel-Sayed' will premiere in Doha on January 13, 2026, celebrating the late Egyptian director's life and artistry.

Jan 3 • 17:07 UTC

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