Cultural trends

In today's digital landscape, influencers are becoming the new celebrities, amassing millions of followers and gradually overshadowing traditional television as the preferred source of entertainment. This trend is evident in Bulgaria, where influencers are stepping into the limelight with online content that directly competes with TV.

Restaurants across Greece are increasingly contacted by persons describing themselves as "influencers" and asking for a free meal for two in return for a posting on Instagram or TikTok.

Some of them, with sizable followers, are even asking for payment, a proprietor says. While some proprietors are amused, or bemused, others bristle at the wannabe free-riders.

Starting from across the Atlantic, the European Summer trend on TikTok has garnered millions of views. This Mediterranean dream combines holidays with style, aiding tourists headed to Europe in organizing their suitcases while showcasing the beauty of European countries with their crystal-clear beaches and warm weather.

Fashion served as a visible marker of status and taste, with strict regulations governing attire at public events

The latest trend taking off on TikTok is big-breasted women reclaiming their space in fashion

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French designer Thierry Mugler, who reigned over fashion in the 1980s and died on Jan. 23, was as famous for his fantastical couture as for his blockbuster fashion shows. He was 73.

Mugler's daring collections came to define the decade's power dressing, with his clothes noted for their structured and sophisticated silhouettes, showcased by his extravagant shows.

The taxis and courtesy cars, street style and front row stars are back in Milan on Sept. 21 as fashion week returns with mostly live audiences for the first time in 18 months.

After a long hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, New York is opening its Spring/Summer 2022 Fashion Week with the return of in-person runway shows featuring big names like Tom Ford and Altuzarra.

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But COVID-related curbs will deprive the series of some of its usual international flavor as it rolls out this week.

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