French Fashion School putting out online course with top designersMarch 28, 2020 - 10:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The French Fashion School IFM (Institut Français de la Mode) is putting out a free online course, "Understanding Fashion: From Business to Culture", kicking off March 30, according to Dazed & Confused Magazine. Initially launched in September 2019 with over 11,000 viewers tuning in globally, the course will now see the likes of Jacquemus founder Simon Porte Jacquemus and British designer Sir Paul Smith share their fashion wisdom. Covering topics such as gender representation, social issues, and subcultures, the online initiative will also delve into the relationship between fashion and the press while also exploring fashion as a cultural phenomenon and creative industry. Presented in English by IFM professor Benjamin Simmenauer, various subtitles will also be available, allowing anyone to engage. With Sidney Toledano, CEO of LVMH, Francesca Bellettini, the CEO of Saint Laurent, and Bruno Pavlovsky, president of fashion activities at Chanel also featuring, "Understanding Fashion: From Business to Culture" will be available to anyone, and completely free after registration on FutureLearn. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |