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Recent Examples of classicism
After seasons of fashion-forward and risk taking styles, celebrities have opted for a return to classicism at the 2024 Venice Film Festival.
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Alex Badia, WWD, 8 Sep. 2024
Pascal Chevallier Her duplex apartment, in the haut-monde 16th arrondissement, delights in a similar mix of bourgeois deference to French classicism and pleasure-seeking quirk.
—Ellie Pithers, Vogue, 31 July 2024
With a storied past (think Tudor houses, Greek and Roman classicism, and Northern Italy’s striped medieval churches), the pairing is an easy fit for historically minded properties, while the striking nature of these visual references can also offer an evergreen feel.
—Emily Evans Eerdmans, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2024
Originally designed to outfit early motorists in the late 19th century, the house is today an icon of British classicism and craftsmanship from refined leather goods to Dunhill’s classic navy blazer that was once the brand’s hallmark item.
—Dan Q. Dao, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2024
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Alex Badia, WWD, 8 Sep. 2024
Pascal Chevallier Her duplex apartment, in the haut-monde 16th arrondissement, delights in a similar mix of bourgeois deference to French classicism and pleasure-seeking quirk.
—Ellie Pithers, Vogue, 31 July 2024
With a storied past (think Tudor houses, Greek and Roman classicism, and Northern Italy’s striped medieval churches), the pairing is an easy fit for historically minded properties, while the striking nature of these visual references can also offer an evergreen feel.
—Emily Evans Eerdmans, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2024
Originally designed to outfit early motorists in the late 19th century, the house is today an icon of British classicism and craftsmanship from refined leather goods to Dunhill’s classic navy blazer that was once the brand’s hallmark item.
—Dan Q. Dao, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2024
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Unbeknownst to me, my father was using storytelling to reclaim his dignity and humanity in a place designed to strip it away.Sean Boyce Johnson, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
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Venus The planet of love, beauty and harmony, Venusian dignities amplify charm, artistic talent and the ability to form loving, balanced relationships.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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China has progressively increased the sophistication of these sorties as well as their proximity to Taiwanese territory.David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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One of my favorite parts of Oblivion is the French band M83’s atmospheric, electronic score, which combines pulsating beats, ambient textures and soaring melodies that echo both the technological sophistication of Jack’s world and the emotional weight of his discoveries.Travis Bean, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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The combination of these two attributes offered each side a sense of psychological security and common consensus, allowing for the informed restraint of lethality.Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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The Business Combination Agreement includes conditions such as the absence of any legal restraint preventing the consummation of the transactions and the effectiveness of the Registration Statement/Proxy Statement under the Securities Act.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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But the liver had been seared to perfection in lard and expertly seasoned, so the dish was a triumph of simplicity.Austin Bush, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, the burial will no longer involve the use of three coffins made of cypress, lead, and oak, marking a significant departure from tradition in favor of simplicity.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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From bold color palettes to playful prints, every outfit Emily Cooper and her stylish crew wears is a masterclass in French chic.Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024
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The velvet skirt features top-stitching detail that adds even more depth to the piece while the bell sleeves add to the bohemian chic of it all.Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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As the country continues to grapple with high youth unemployment and troubles in its real estate market, some Chinese shoppers are turning away from ostentation amid the economic uncertainty.Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 16 July 2024
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Though it may be overstated, ostentation is part of what makes the genre a culturally distinct global phenomenon.Julian Randall, Essence, 24 May 2024
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How to be a better gift-giver Individual tastes in gifts can vary greatly, but there are some broad strokes of what people tend to appreciate.Whizy Kim, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
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True freedom is not available to Aaron, not now and maybe not ever, and this little taste of it feels too good to let go.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Used as a backdrop for the HBO series Westworld, expect grandeur in the decor, and lots of first time visitors looking up at the ceiling.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Their holiday offerings are always special, and this season, the Parisian house drew inspiration from the grandeur of Louis XV’s balls and masquerades at the Château of Versailles.Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Classicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classicism. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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