At times controversial fashion designer used show as study for ‘La Bourgeoisie’ before move to Gucci in Milan

Kim Kardashian modelling an off-shoulder fake mink coat inspired by Elizabeth Taylor. Nicole Kidman and Kyle MacLachlan nattering on the front row. And an appearance from Mrs Bezos herself.

The stars were always going to align in Paris for Demna’s final show at Balenciaga. And on Wednesday lunchtime, the most controversial and copied designer in modern fashion bowed out after a decade with a show that conformed to the idea of couture as much as it challenged it.

Long-rumoured trip to open course could take place this month after proposed meeting with King Charles shelved

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Police in Scotland are gearing up for a possible visit by Donald Trump later this month that is expected to take in his golf resort in Aberdeenshire.

The long-rumoured visit is not expected to include a meeting with King Charles, despite earlier suggestions the US president could meet the monarch at either Balmoral or Dumfries House in Ayrshire.

Yaccarino announces she is leaving company after two years as chief executive officer

The CEO of X, Elon Musk’s social network, announced on Wednesday she would resign.

“After two incredible years, I’ve decided to step down as CEO of ,” Linda Yaccarino wrote.