Word: christiane
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...parliament, the opposition was able to delay the presidential vote because Lebanon's sectarian political system has a series of checks and balances that keeps governments weak and any one religious group from holding too much power. Thus, major official positions such as the president (who must be Christian), the prime minister (who must be Sunni Muslim) and the speaker of parliament (who must be Shi'a Muslim) are usually chosen by a process that includes both elections and negotiation. The idea is to have national consensus and avoid the kind of disputes that led to the 15-year civil...
PARIS Hôtel Bellechasse Beloved French couturier Christian Lacroix just added the chic redesign of this hotel in St. Germain to the list of projects he has completed in time to commemorate his 20 years in fashion...
...Living Color In every material and texture?from croc to rock and even plastic?designers are turning to the brightest hues. This page: Christian Louboutin Decolzep patent-leather pump, $650 saksfifthavenue.com) Fendi Sweetbox clutch, $1,490 (800-FENDI-NY); Lanvin petals brooch, $2,105 (Susan of Burlingame, 650-347-0452). Opposite page: Michael Kors alligator clutch, $3,900 michaelkors.com) Donna Karan Collection crocodile Torpedo ankle-cuff bootie, $5,425 donnakaran.com) Marc Jacobs lapis and gold-plated rivets bracelet, $2,550 marcjacobs.com...
...They're not going to put a $2 million piece of jewelry on a Zara dress.' ?Sidney Toledano, president of Christian Dior...
...Aditi Balakrishna and Jamison A. Hill contributed to the reporting of this story. —Staff writer Christian B. Flow can be reached at cflow@fas.harvard.edu...