Magazine Does anyone care? Column The outfits at Donald Trump's inauguration: Does anyone care? Under the triumphant gaze of those closest to him, Donald Trump officially became the 47th president of the United States in Washington, DC, on Monday, January 20. It was a ceremony in his image. Published on January 26, 2025, at 5:00 pm (Paris) Marc Beaugé Column Joe Biden honors Ralph Lauren. Does anyone care? On January 4, the US president awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 personalities, including the 85-year-old couturier. Published on January 12, 2025, at 1:20 pm (Paris) Marc Beaugé Column Victor Wembanyama at Madison Square Garden: Does anyone care? On December 25, the French basketball player played his first 'Christmas game' with the San Antonio Spurs against the New York Knicks. Despite the team's defeat, the prodigy shone. Published on January 5, 2025, at 5:00 pm (Paris) Marc Beaugé Column Miss France 2025: Does anyone care? On December 14, Angélique Angarni-Filopon, from the French Caribbean island of Martinique, was crowned the new Miss France, following a well-established ritual. Published on December 22, 2024, at 7:10 pm (Paris) Marc Beaugé Column Subscribers only Zelensky, Macron and Trump were at the Elysée together. Does anyone care? In Paris to mark the opening of Notre-Dame de Paris, Emmanuel Macron tried to bring the spirit of peace to the Elysée by welcoming Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky. Published on December 14, 2024, at 12:45 pm (Paris) Marc Beaugé Column Emmanuel Macron and Javier Milei on a balcony. Does anyone care? In Buenos Aires, Argentina, Presidents Emmanuel Macron and Javier Milei tried to be best buddies, a gamble they lost hands down. Published on November 24, 2024, at 10:40 am (Paris) Marc Beaugé Column A Florida retirement home throws a party. Does anyone care? Gathered in a Florida parking lot on November 9, Donald Trump supporters celebrated his victory in full American style. Published on November 17, 2024, at 11:49 am (Paris) Marc Beaugé Column Johnny Depp on a red carpet in Rome. Does anyone care? The American actor made a remarkable return to the red carpet at the Rome Film Festival on October 26, to present his second film as director, dedicated to the painter Amedeo Modigliani. Published on November 3, 2024, at 11:23 am (Paris) Marc Beaugé Column Trump and Musk put on a show. Does anyone care? On October 5, the billionaires Elon Musk and Donald Trump performed a theatrical pas de deux at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Published on October 13, 2024, at 12:00 pm (Paris) Marc Beaugé Column Jean-Luc Mélenchon in leather and a rosette. Does anyone care? The day after Michel Barnier was appointed French prime minister on September 6, the leader of the radical-left party La France Insoumise led a march against 'Macron's power grab.' Published on September 17, 2024, at 6:30 pm (Paris) Marc Beaugé Column George Clooney and Brad Pitt at the Venice International Film Festival. Does anyone care? The American acting duo, who star in Jon Watts' new film ‘Wolfs,’ shown out of competition at the Venice Film Festival on September 1, charmed Venice. Published on September 8, 2024, at 3:09 pm (Paris) Marc Beaugé Column Donald Trump was in the desert. Does anyone care? Destabilized by the momentum around Kamala Harris, Donald Trump is struggling to regain control. The day before a rally in Arizona on August 22, the former US president visited the border between the US and Mexico to talk immigration. Published on September 1, 2024, at 3:00 pm (Paris) Marc Beaugé Column Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were in Colombia. Does anyone care? In mid-August, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were invited to spend four days in Colombia. Between crowds and various social events, it was a visit with high (royal) added value. Published on August 25, 2024, at 12:08 pm (Paris) Marc Beaugé Column Billie Eilish held a concert at the beach. Does anyone care? During the Paris Olympic Games' closing ceremony, Tom Cruise was tasked with transferring the torch to California where several American stars, including Billie Eilish, were waiting on the beach. Published on August 18, 2024, at 12:16 pm (Paris), updated on August 19, 2024, at 9:56 am Marc Beaugé Column Olympic skeet shooting uniforms. Does anyone care? The Olympic Games are an opportunity to rediscover the elegance and technicality of certain disciplines. Skeet shooting, for example, during the women's final in Châteauroux on August 4. Published on August 11, 2024, at 4:25 pm (Paris) Marc Beaugé Column The clothes make the fencer. Does anyone care? The Olympic Games are an opportunity to rediscover the elegance and technicality of certain disciplines. Published on August 8, 2024, at 9:53 am (Paris) Marc Beaugé Column Four French MPs and a deluge of hatred. Does anyone care? Four radical-left MPs sat on a bench in the Assemblée Nationale on the first day of the new parliamentary session, and X users went wild. Le Monde's fashion columnist looked into the picture more closely. Published on August 3, 2024, at 12:01 pm (Paris), updated on August 14, 2024, at 12:53 pm Marc Beaugé Column France is still looking for a government. Does anyone care? During the July 14 military parade, Emmanuel Macron and his guests seemed to be scanning the skies above the aerial acrobatic display, as if searching for a solution to the political crisis. There was no blinding revelation. Published on July 22, 2024, at 8:04 pm (Paris) Marc Beaugé Column François Hollande and his actress wife were at a café. Does anyone care? After a trip to the polling booth on July 7, former president François Hollande and his wife Julie Gayet enjoyed their Sunday in downtown Tulle, Corrèze – waiting for victory and looking in the same direction together. Published on July 14, 2024, at 2:00 pm (Paris) Marc Beaugé Column Joe Biden clings on. Does anyone care? Can Joe Biden maintain his bid for succession? Every outing by the American president, as here in Westhampton Beach, New York, on June 29, is scrutinized. From head to toe. Published on July 7, 2024, at 3:10 am (Paris), updated on July 14, 2024, at 1:39 pm Marc Beaugé Column Macron dissolves the Assemblée Nationale in a black suit. Does anyone care? After the results of the European elections, the French president announced he would dissolve Parliament, in a somber all-black suit. Published on June 16, 2024, at 11:14 am (Paris) Marc Beaugé Column Kylian Mbappé wore the PSG shirt for the last time. Does anyone care? The footballer ended his adventure with the Parisian club with a victory in the French Cup final at Villeneuve-d'Ascq on May 25. Emmanuel Macron naturally jumped at the chance. Published on June 2, 2024, at 6:00 pm (Paris) Marc Beaugé Column Timothée Chalamet spotted as Bob Dylan. Does anyone care? The French-American actor plays the folk legend in 'A Complete Unknown,' a biopic directed by James Mangold currently shooting in New York. Published on May 19, 2024, at 11:00 pm (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:41 pm Marc Beaugé Column Javier Milei and Elon Musk are giga happy. Does anyone care? On April 12, the Argentine president and Tesla CEO visited the company's gigafactory in Austin, Texas for an opportunity to discuss business freely. Published on April 21, 2024, at 11:38 am (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:41 pm Marc Beaugé Column An elegant Charles III was seen in public for Easter. Does anyone care? The king of England and his wife Queen Camilla made an eye-catching appearance when they attended Easter Sunday Mass at Windsor Castle. The monarch has been seen little in public since the announcement of his cancer diagnosis in early February. Published on April 9, 2024, at 9:33 am (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:40 pm Marc Beaugé Column Ursula von der Leyen is trying to save the world. Does anyone care? The president of the European Commission visited Cairo on March 17 to forge a global strategic partnership with Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi and to discuss a number of border conflicts. Published on March 24, 2024, at 11:43 am (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:40 pm Marc Beaugé Column The painful grimace of an MMA star. Does anyone care? On March 7, French fighter Cédric Doumbé lost his eagerly-awaited fight against 'Baki' due to a splinter in his foot. A technical knockout that still makes him wince. Published on March 17, 2024, at 4:24 pm (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:40 pm Marc Beaugé Column Paris Fashion Week was like a Baroque painting. Does anyone care? During one of the industry's biggest events, held from February 26 to March 5, the catwalk often spilled over into the front rows, as evidenced by the line-up of celebrities at the March 2 Vivienne Westwood show. Published on March 11, 2024, at 12:55 pm (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:39 pm Marc Beaugé Column Macron and his charcuterie board. Does anyone care? Having not received the warmest welcome at the Paris Agricultural Show, the French president found salvation at a Europe-tinged tasting session. Published on March 3, 2024, at 12:00 pm (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:39 pm Marc Beaugé Column Javier Milei went to the Vatican. Does anyone care? Accompanied by his sister, the Argentine president attended the canonization of 'Mama Antula' on February 11. It was also an opportunity to meet the pope, whom he had previously insulted with copious profanity. Published on February 18, 2024, at 10:01 am (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:39 pm Marc Beaugé Column Donald Trump's assault on America. Does anyone care? Three years to the day after his supporters stormed the Capitol, Donald Trump was at a rally in Des Moines on January 6, the capital of the state of Iowa, which is about to kick off the Republican primary. Published on January 14, 2024, at 3:11 pm (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:38 pm Marc Beaugé Column Vladimir Putin visited a military hospital. Does anyone care? On January 1, the Russian president went on an early morning visit to a military hospital near Moscow, to extend his New Year wishes. Published on January 8, 2024, at 4:13 am (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:38 pm Marc Beaugé Column Joe and Jill Biden and their beautiful toys. Does anyone care? On December 22, the American presidential couple visited patients at Washington Children's Hospital. And they were in for a treat. Published on December 30, 2023, at 6:01 pm (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:37 pm Marc Beaugé Column Macron was on the move at COP28. Does anyone care? The French president was never going to miss a photo opportunity with the heads of state gathered in Dubai for the UN Climate Change Conference. Published on December 12, 2023, at 8:24 am (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:40 pm Marc Beaugé Column Geert Wilders and his disruptive haircut won the Dutch election. Does anyone care? The far-right scored a surprise victory in the Dutch parliamentary elections on November 22. A perfect opportunity to get to know its triumphant leader, Geert Wilders, once again. Published on December 10, 2023, at 3:00 am (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:37 pm Marc Beaugé Column Victor Wembanyama faced off Kevin Durant. Does anyone care? On November 3, the French prodigy led the Spurs to shine bright against the veteran Durant's Suns, in a clash of the basketball giants. Published on November 18, 2023, at 7:00 pm (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:36 pm Marc Beaugé Column Macron opens an umbrella: Does anyone care? At the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, the French president took part in the presentation of the Webb Ellis trophy to rugby world champions South Africa, and he was willing to share his little corner of the umbrella. Published on November 8, 2023, at 3:00 am (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:36 pm Marc Beaugé Column Harry in his little navy polo shirt: Does anyone care? On October 22, Prince Harry attended the Formula 1 Grand Prix held on the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. It was an opportunity to see that, at 39, his highness is chasing his youth. Published on October 29, 2023, at 3:37 pm (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:36 pm Marc Beaugé Column Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara had a low-budget screening. Does anyone care? On October 14, Joaquin Phoenix and partner Rooney Mara hosted a special screening for their documentary 'The Smell of Money' at a small venue in Santa Monica, with a costume budget worthy of independent cinema. Published on October 22, 2023, at 8:00 pm (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:35 pm Marc Beaugé Column The golf rivalry across the Atlantic has never been hotter. Does anyone care? At the prestigious Ryder Cup 2023 in Rome on October 1, Europe's top golfers beat their American counterparts. The losers must have forced a bitter laugh. Published on October 14, 2023, at 12:00 pm (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:35 pm Marc Beaugé Column Kim Jong Un wore an ushanka in Vladivostok. Does anyone care? On September 16, the North Korean leader ended his Russian tour with a stint of military tourism in the country's east. Published on September 25, 2023, at 5:04 pm (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:34 pm Marc Beaugé Column The French – and Jean Dujardin – certainly embraced the clichés for the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony. Does anyone care? The opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup at the Stade de France on September 8 unfolded with a very French style of fanfare. Published on September 18, 2023, at 2:39 pm (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:34 pm Marc Beaugé Column Emmanuel Macron was king of the forest. Does anyone care? The French president has been traveling this summer. On July 28, he was halfway around the world for an opportunity to discuss nature and forests with the prime minister of Papua New Guinea. Published on August 7, 2023, at 3:04 am (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:33 pm Marc Beaugé Column Lionel Messi returned to the pitch in Miami. Does anyone care? On July 21, the football star made his debut with his new club, Inter Miami Published on July 30, 2023, at 7:30 pm (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:31 pm Marc Beaugé Column Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez wet his shirt. Does anyone care? On July 16, the Socialist leader galvanized his activists on a hot night in Barcelona ahead of Sunday's legislative elections. Published on July 23, 2023, at 12:18 pm (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:32 pm Marc Beaugé Column Blur's Wembley comeback: Does anyone care? On July 8, Blur performed at the legendary London stadium. It was a long-awaited return for the 1990s Britpop flagship band. Published on July 15, 2023, at 2:30 pm (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:31 pm Marc Beaugé Column Natalie Portman and Nicola Sirkis were a princely duo. Does anyone care? At PSG's final match of the season on June 3 at the Parc des Princes, the guest list had a number of surprises, including the American actress and the frontman of Indochine. Published on June 13, 2023, at 8:30 pm (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:30 pm Marc Beaugé Column Zelensky brings his khaki fashion to Rome. Does anyone care? Before stopping in Paris, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on May 13. This face-to-face meeting had patriotic overtones. Published on May 23, 2023, at 12:29 pm (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:34 pm Marc Beaugé Column At the Met Gala, Rihanna was a bouquet of camellias. Does anyone care? For the legendary annual gala on May 1, the Met in New York paid tribute to the designer Karl Lagerfeld. Rihanna and her partner, the rapper A$aP Rocky, nailed the theme. Published on May 8, 2023, at 6:00 pm (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:30 pm Marc Beaugé Column Martin Scorsese and Timothée Chalamet took the subway. Does anyone care? What were the director of 'Taxi Driver' and the 'Call Me by Your Name' actor doing in a New York subway car on April 22? Published on April 30, 2023, at 10:01 am (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:29 pm Marc Beaugé Column Kylian Mbappé was dripping in sponsorships. Does anyone care? Upon his arrival at France's national football center on March 20, the new captain of the French team honored his status as a star, wearing his sponsors from head to toe. Published on April 10, 2023, at 10:00 am (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:29 pm Marc Beaugé Column Kim Kardashian was at the Parc des Princes stadium. Does anyone care? The celebrity influencer provided the show in the stands on March 19, while PSG was beaten by Rennes. Published on April 2, 2023, at 3:00 am (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:29 pm Marc Beaugé Column The elite of the American reactionary right met at Fort Washington. Does anyone care? CPAC, the major meeting of American conservatives, was held from March 1 to 4 in Fort Washington, Maryland. It was an opportunity to cross paths with ghosts of the past. Published on March 12, 2023, at 4:31 pm (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:28 pm Marc Beaugé Column Kate and William at the Six Nations Championship. Does anyone care? The Princess of Wales and her husband went to Cardiff on February 25 to support their respective teams during the Six Nations Championship. Namely England for her, and Wales for him. Published on March 5, 2023, at 4:55 pm (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:28 pm Marc Beaugé Column Does anyone care about Jamie Lee Curtis and Cate Blanchett's BAFTA oufits? The two actresses both received awards at the BAFTA Film Awards on February 19 in London. This provides the opportunity to have a look at their outfits for the gala event. Published on February 28, 2023, at 6:28 pm (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:27 pm Marc Beaugé Column Bill Clinton returns to the White House. Does anyone care? Bill Clinton visited the White House to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the creation of maternity leave. It was an opportunity to see the former and current presidents of the United States almost side by side. Published on February 14, 2023, at 9:39 am (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:26 pm Marc Beaugé Column Kevin McCarthy was elected speaker of the House. Does anyone care? After four days, three nights and 15 rounds of voting, the US Republicans finally elected Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House of Representatives. Published on January 15, 2023, at 2:06 am (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:25 pm Marc Beaugé Column Lula had a parade: Does anyone care? On January 1, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was officially sworn in as president of Brazil for the third time. It was also an opportunity for him and his family to have an elegant parade before the ceremony. Published on January 7, 2023, at 4:41 pm (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:23 pm Marc Beaugé Column Nigel Farage looked like the perfect Englishman. Does anyone care? On December 26, Nigel Farage went to Chiddingstone Castle, in Kent, for the traditional Boxing Day hunt. The far-right politician was dressed like a caricature of a traditional Englishman. Published on January 1, 2023, at 6:55 pm (Paris), updated on June 2, 2024, at 12:22 pm Marc Beaugé Column Lionel Messi and the Wise Men. Does anyone care? For some of us, the pictures of Argentina's triumph following the World Cup final in Qatar are like twisting the knife in the wound. One last look, promised. 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