CNN – Style

By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Once a year on the first Monday of May, the carpeted steps of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art (“the Met”) become home to the most scrutinized costume party of the year. The dress code to end all dress codes, over the years the Met Gala theme has explored

By Yolanda Evans, CNN (CNN) — Donegal is Ireland’s most northerly county, where you’ll find spectacular sea cliffs, rugged mountains and secluded beaches. And at the top of this county is Inishowen, Ireland’s largest peninsula. The area has a lot to offer for any travelers venturing to these northwest reaches. There’s Doagh Famine Village, where

By Daniel Renjifo, CNN (CNN) — Ancestral African art is a linchpin of identity and a source of inspiration to creatives across the continent. But an estimated 90% % of cultural artifacts still remain outside of Africa, according to a report on the restitution of sub-Saharan African heritage commissioned by French President Emmanuel Macron in

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Miami has a new addition to its skyline – a 66-story residential tower built by Aston Martin, marking the British luxury sports carmaker’s first foray into the residential real estate market. Comprising of 391 units, Aston Martin Residences Miami sits at the mouth of the Miami River on Biscayne

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — A month after eight Norwegian Cruise Line passengers were stranded in Africa when their ship left without them because they were late getting back, a US couple – ages 84 and 81 – were also left behind by the cruise line in Spain. Richard and Claudene Gordon of Salt

By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — Twice a week this spring, a nude performance artist sits inside a small wooden box in a New York gallery waiting to be touched. Through holes on each side of the box, visitors’ arms reach in and out, encountering skin or hair; lingering to determine the body part or

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Paul Auster, the acclaimed American author of “The New York Trilogy,” has died at age 77. Auster, who was born in Newark, New Jersey in 1947, had a long career not only as a celebrated novelist, but also as an essayist, translator, screenwriter and poet, whose work was published

By Richard Collett, CNN (CNN) — In ancient Greek and Roman legend, the Pillars of Hercules –marking the edge of the known world – were mighty columns that once stood either side of the strait where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic. One was on the Rock of Gibraltar, a pocket of British territory next

By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — While Singapore and Doha’s airports compete against each other for the title of “world’s best,” another aviation hub is focusing on a different achievement. Japan’s Kansai International Airport (KIX) is marking 30 years without losing a single piece of luggage. In a press statement, Japan’s seventh busiest airport said

By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — A man accused of kicking a bison in the leg at Yellowstone National Park while under the influence of alcohol was injured by the animal and later arrested, park officials said Monday. Clarence Yoder of Idaho Falls, Idaho, approached the bison “too closely (within 25 yards)” on the afternoon

By Nick Remsen, CNN (CNN) — In recent years and with the rise of social media, fashion shows have become somewhat synonymous with broad spectacle. Just take a look at any of the major European labels’ catwalk showcases, with elaborate, expensive sets, custom-built tents that can accommodate hundreds of guests, and thousands of fans screaming

By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN (CNN) — Newly-deciphered text from ancient scrolls may have finally revealed the location of where Greek philosopher Plato was buried, along with how he really felt about music played at his deathbed, according to Italian researchers. The so-called Herculaneum papyrus scrolls, which were charred after being buried under layers of

By Kara Nelson, CNN (CNN) — Thick murky clouds fill the sky, with freezing winds carrying snow faster than 100 miles per hour. With a frigid –30 degrees Fahrenheit temperature, life-threatening snowstorms and avalanches are frequent. And these are typical conditions on the world’s highest mountain: Mount Everest. The behemoth towers 29,032 feet (8,849 meters) between

By Maureen O’Hare and Miquel Ros, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to airport expansion projects, the Gulf States are abuzz and the competition is fierce. A mammoth airport in Saudi Arabia has already set records for size, but new plans in Dubai are ratcheting up the race to be the world’s busiest airport by

By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Picture it: A spare concert ticket comes your way, leading to a chance encounter with an internationally renowned pop star. When performing at one of the most famous music festivals in the world, they stare past the blinding stage lights into the crowd to lock eyes with you. What

By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — Around Australia, travelers are stranded and trying to get home after low-cost airline Bonza unexpectedly announced it has “temporarily suspended services.” The airline, Australia’s newest, had a fleet of six planes, all painted a bright purple color and given Aussie-inspired names like Sheila and Matilda. According to a report

By Emily Blumenthal, CNN (CNN) — Amateur archaeologists in England have unearthed one of the largest Roman dodecahedrons ever found, but mystery surrounds what it was actually used for. The 12-sided object is one of just 33 known to exist in Roman Britain, and one of approximately 130 in the world. It is considered “one

By Nick Remsen, CNN (CNN) — Tyrese Haliburton has great style. The 24-year-old pro basketball player — a point guard for the Indiana Pacers — has cultivated a look that’s equal parts academic, retro-militaristic, trendy and preppy. He likes a splash, too. If you look at his Instagram grid, you’ll see such items as a

By Kathleen Magramo and Hassan Tayir, CNN (CNN) — China Southern Airlines is launching its first-ever direct passenger flight from the megacity of Shenzhen to Mexico City, which will set the record as the longest nonstop regular commercial flight to originate in China. The flight will cover an intercontinental distance of around 14,147 kilometers (8,790

By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — The soap opera surrounding the Haiku Stairs, a disused staircase in a remote part of eastern Oahu that has become popular on social media, continues even as the local government has begun removing the famed landmark. The staircase, which was built during World War II by the US Navy,