| 单词 | opulence |
| 例句 | The man loved the opulence of the ship, just as he loved Pullman Palace cars and giant fireplaces, but his foot problem tempered his enjoyment. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Notwithstanding the universal admiration for Offenbach’s comic operettas, the opulence of the Parisian experience of opera and its position in society still meant it was a luxury. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z The diamond-studded scythe and his rainbow of subordinates followed, looking around at the understated opulence of the mansion. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z So here she was, on a day filled with the opulence of summer, about to braid her hair for the journey home. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Compared to the bleakness outside those windows, the opulence felt like a slap to the face. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Even now, stripped of their opulence, crowded into two-bedroom apartments in Hialeah and Little Havana, the Puente women clung to their rituals as they did their engraved silverware, succumbing to a cloying nostalgia. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z The opulence of having a teacher for each grade made a deep impression on them. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z They returned gradually to opulence, and then Misha halted by a door and pushed it open. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Their path through the castle took them from the opulence outside the throne room into gradually less grand areas. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Day by day beneath the opulence of this city Wang Lung lived in the foundations of poverty upon which it was laid. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z With her one dared peek, Pinmei could see only an opulence of the golden silk dragon robes and black furs. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z With opulence and a sunny glamour, she grew beyond her positions, stretching into arabesques, and tilting and bending until she was thrillingly off-balance; she flowed through its tricky changes of direction without hesitation or awkwardness. Rising Out of the Pandemic, City Ballet Ushers in a New Era 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z “It was a time when economic inequality, racial segregation, violence and nativism was living side by side with luxury and opulence.” ‘The Gilded Age’: What Is Fact and What Is Fiction? 2022-02-21T05:00:00Z It was what the designer called “dark opulence,” and far from flash. Dark Opulence and Red Carpet 2014-03-03T20:19:27Z Part of her plan was to evoke the opulence of the 1920s at the reception, with a “The Great Gatsby” theme. Bittersweet Memories of Grand Prospect Hall 2021-11-09T05:00:00Z Looking at the dates of those mega-musicals, it occurs to me now that such opulence was particularly appropriate to the age of Reagan and the American dollar at its most muscular. ArtsBeat: Surface Thrills: Remembering the Costumes of Theoni V. Aldredge 2011-01-21T18:58:25Z The opulence of the grounds and “big houses” speak to the wealth of the sugar cane heyday. Rowdy and Bawdy, New Orleans is a Party for Families Too 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z The handsome set, designed by Quotidian artistic director Jack Sbarbori, who also directs “The Veil,” evokes a whiff of faded opulence. Solid U.S. premiere of Conor McPherson’s ‘The Veil’ from Quotidian Theatre "The Royals," produced by Lionsgate and outfitted with opulence and status, fit the bill. Bravo and E! networks take the plunge into scripted TV programming 2014-12-09T05:00:00Z Its 2018 Unfiltered Chardonnay is fresh, tangy and textured, a far cry from the opulence and extravagance that were once Newton’s signatures. California Wine Country Rebuilds as Threats Persist 2021-07-29T04:00:00Z The pictures produced by Run Run and his sibling Runme from the 1950s to 1985 set the colony’s standard for opulence, vigor and splash in a dozen genres. Run Run Shaw: The Last Emperor of Chinese Movies 2014-01-07T17:45:59Z Set designer Daniel Ostling keeps the stage bare, yet the show’s unmistakable opulence undercuts the premise of a madcap lark done on the cheap. The adaptation game’s afoot: Ludwig’s five-person ‘Baskerville’ opens at Arena 2015-01-23T05:00:00Z Like Mr. Burton, whose original film made over $1 billion at the global box office, Mr. Bobin believes in taking opulence and extravagance to extremes. Review: ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ and a Trippy Time Machine 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z To critics who say that his manga, science-fiction, fantasy pop universe is alien to the baroque opulence of Versailles, he points to the symbolic references in the pieces he has made for the show. Special Report: Art in Perspective: A French Art Dealer's Risk Is Paying Off 2010-09-07T15:44:00Z The images iterate the paintings’ hothouse opulence, but lacking the defining struggle with materials and trivialized by a soft-focus blurriness redolent of the Photo Secession. Art in Review: Cy Twombly: ‘The Last Paintings’ ‘A Survey of Photographs 1954-2011’ 2012-11-08T22:37:10Z The album begins with “Strangers by Nature” and ends with “Love Is a Game”: leisurely, string-laden ballads that evoke bygone Hollywood opulence. Adele Has a Lot of Big Feelings on ‘30’ 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z At this weekend-long debauch, thrown by Richard and Dally, a worldly gay couple, for their international set of friends, some of whom arrive in helicopters, everything happens amid opulence and quirk. Books of The Times: ‘The Forgiven,’ by Lawrence Osborne 2012-09-25T21:17:10Z It’s fun to balance the over-the-top opulence of Neuschwanstein Castle with the peaceful, ramshackle ruins of Ehrenberg. A tale of two delightful castles, in Germany and Austria 2017-03-28T04:00:00Z Harmonies meander through chromatic ambiguities; low-fi moments dovetail into studio opulence, as loops and echoes enfold her voice like electronic ghosts. L’Rain’s Songs Hold Ghosts, Demons and Healing 2021-06-24T04:00:00Z India, and the opulence of its Maharajas, was another. Special Report: Jewelry: Rarity of Art Deco Work Keeps Prices Buoyant 2010-05-20T13:30:00Z The final two galleries, “The Alluring Body” and “The Resplendent Body,” explore jewelry’s ability to engender desire and the effects of its opulence, respectively. How Jewelry Makes Us Who We Are 2018-11-30T05:00:00Z At times the parade of opulence is so garish that I started feeling numb. ‘Jackpot’ Looks at How Inequality Is Experienced by the Very, Very Rich 2021-04-28T04:00:00Z The accounts from London, where the show opened in 1989, emphasized the opulence of the staging, the lushness of the score and a performance that seemed destined to be the stuff of legend. Review: Return of the Little Copter That Wowed in ‘Miss Saigon’ 2017-03-23T04:00:00Z As “the ultimate sartorial statement of wealth and opulence,” she said in an e-mail message, “it’s almost quite rebellious to everything else that is going on in the world.” Special Report: Fur Takes Center Stage Again 2010-03-09T18:53:00Z On Sunday, she brought an opulence and vocal security to the consumptive Violetta as advertised. Substitutes shine in 'Traviata' at the Hollywood Bowl 2015-08-11T04:00:00Z In a way, this excess of opulence suits the setting. Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby: From Jazz Age to Baz Age 2013-05-09T18:30:54Z Having the latitude to pursue every indulgence has resulted in some highly distinguished work – in all its shameless opulence, The Young Pope plays like it’s on an entirely different plane than the rest of television. That auteur do it: can big name directors continue to thrive on the small screen? 2017-02-17T05:00:00Z A beacon to cinephilia on Sydney’s bustling Military Road, the Orpheum’s neon lights draw you into their ornate lobby and back in time to the art deco opulence of the 1930s. Screen sirens: Australia's most beautiful cinemas 2013-07-04T04:03:00Z The Grail went global, with allusions to the contrast between the opulence of Catholic ritual in South America and the sordid social conditions in the favelas. Christoph Schlingensief obituary 2010-08-24T17:44:00Z This 20-room hotel, tucked into rue des Beaux Arts, delivers a theatrical brand of opulence along with a juicy history. Chasing Balzac: Uncovering the Intimate Belle Epoque Hotels of Paris 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z Mr. Jarvi tamped down the cinematic opulence of the music, letting arcs crest and subside. In Paris, a Music Hall Built for Unity Offers a Stirring First Act 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z Perhaps the most outlandish example of his Romantic opulence, however, is Leighton House, created for the painter by the architect George Aitchison as a palace for art. Exhibitions picks of the week 2010-04-02T23:07:00Z You can see and experience the opulence in the shimmers and colors. Dressing Brides for ‘Their Red-Carpet Moment’ 2021-10-05T04:00:00Z Located on Greece's largest island with suites that feature breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea and a luxury spa, the Porto Elounda De Luxe Resort in Crete blends opulence with to-die-for services for kids. 2010-02-08T22:00:00Z Though Mr. Franklin is “one of my wealthiest friends,” Ms. Bure said, he shares his opulence generously. ‘Full House’ Is Back. Why? 2016-02-17T05:00:00Z Illustration: Jon & Mick/Moderntoss.com Boom Boom Club, London Divine opulence isn't something you normally associate with a Thursday evening but the Boom Boom Club is doing its darndest to change all that. This week's new clubs 2010-06-18T23:06:00Z "The juxtaposition between the rough undersurface revealed during renovation and the opulence of the decor inspired a mixture of luxuriously embellished fabrics," Wu wrote in his notes. NY Fashion Week looks to nighttime glamour for day 2011-02-11T21:14:25Z In the eyes of the internet, restricted supply, steady demand, and increased prices for eggs have transformed the breakfast staple into a sign of opulence. Eggs are expensive right now — will this last forever? 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z “They don’t live with that kind of opulence, as the other moms in her son’s school do,” Bier explains. Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant can’t tell you the twists in ‘The Undoing.’ But even they were shocked by the story. 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z We all expected to see flamboyance, opulence, avant-garde. Kim Kardashian: Baby North's Gender-Neutral Clothing 2014-09-03T04:00:00Z On the morning of Sept. 10, she stepped into the opulence of the Vatican. Four Months, 5,000 Miles: A Refugee Puppet Looks for Home 2021-11-10T05:00:00Z The delicate embroidery on Jasmine’s pink skirts may be difficult to discern without a close-up look, but see how it contrasts with the unapologetic opulence of her top. Velvet, Organza and Vipers: Stage Costumes Dazzle 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z Whether this was fact or fancy, a marked affinity for the opulence of the Mughal era became a hallmark of Mr. Kasliwal’s style. Munnu Kasliwal, a Favorite Jeweler of Connoisseurs, Dies at 54 2012-09-11T02:40:11Z The menu is an exercise in opulence with prices to match. Barking Frog: opulent menu, informal ambience 2014-01-24T01:34:08Z I see a dark history behind its opulence. God save the Queen 2010-05-15T23:05:00Z He led us into the choir loft, where we marveled at the opulence below: the intricate geometries of trompe l’oeil frescoes, the wood carvings, the statue saints in hand-sewn clothing. Linda Ronstadt’s Borderland 2013-12-27T17:32:15Z That opulence was readily apparent in the ceaseless flow of cantabile melodies in Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony. The Boston Symphony Finds Surprises and Strengths in New Music 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z And Ruby illustrates 20th-century parents' affinity for choosing jewels or other words that embodied opulence. The 100 most popular baby names from 100 years ago 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z "Your opulence in promises" is risky, and "your house / Busy with parasites" would be a fatal misstep for one hoping to win favour. Collected Poems 1935-92 by FT Prince - review 2012-10-12T21:55:07Z “Where I come from, to have girth is a sign of opulence,” Dinka says. Black Panther: does the Marvel epic solve Hollywood's Africa problem? 2018-02-03T05:00:00Z Together they established a factory that produced bespoke goods with a reputation for style, opulence and meticulous craftsmanship. MGM gets sucked into a black hole of debt 2010-04-24T23:08:00Z “I can’t believe this was covered with brown carpet,” said the milliner Stephen Jones, looking down at the historic mosaic flooring, resurrected as the base for glass cases, which offer 20th-century opulence. A Celebration of Dressing Up 2012-05-21T12:30:29Z If there was a flaw, it was one of opulence. Philharmonia/Salonen 2010-06-14T22:01:00Z However, "Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles" is also about the social and historical lessons of the French Revolution, from its opulence and decadence to its transparency and inequality. Inside the opulence and decadence of "Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles" 2020-05-06T04:00:00Z Charles I, inspired partly by the opulence of the Spanish Habsburg court where he first met Digby, had Van Dyck and Rubens paint his and his father’s image. Forgotten hero 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z We devoted a whole day to St. Petersburg’s Hermitage, the height of Russian opulence. Into the Baltic Sea, but out of the Cold: Revisiting Berlin and St. Petersburg 2015-10-06T04:00:00Z But the name of his latest Long View Gallery show, “Treasures,” indicates a new concern with opulence. In the galleries: Nature’s serenity 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z Often it is crushed under tomes of greater size, but what “Gatsby,” lacks in length it makes up for in heart, opulence and tragedy. ‘The Great Gatsby’ Review: A Musical Take on Tragic Desire 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Indeed, the opulence of the new building reflects the kind of corporate materialism they feel has stifled poetry all across America. Make kids memorize poetry 2012-06-13T02:00:00Z It’s not difficult to see “Rosita” as a comment on Hollywood opulence, particularly as Seville is condemned — like the movie business — for its “satanic” revelry. Ernst Lubitsch’s ‘Rosita’ Is Back, Reconstructed and Looking Great 2018-05-23T04:00:00Z It is dominated by DeShong, whose voice combines a contralto opulence with blazing top notes and some of the most staggering coloratura you will ever hear. La Cenerentola – review 2012-05-24T10:19:28Z The series looks at Fleming’s military service from the opulence of high-society London to the dangers of being behind enemy lines. Dominic Cooper on playing 007 creator Ian Fleming 2014-01-28T19:40:39Z So to grieve over the sale of a Rolls-Royce Phantom V, the epitome of opulence, is not exactly in character. Shake, rattle and Rolls: across America in the shadow of Elvis 2018-06-24T04:00:00Z With a children's mazurka, a cast of courtiers and a full corps de ballet, we get a glimpse of the opulence audiences in imperial Moscow would have enjoyed. Bolshoi: Russian Seasons 2010-07-30T20:31:00Z The aggressive opulence of 21st-century capital coexists, somewhat awkwardly, with an older, aristocratic elegance. | 'Melancholia': Lars von Trier?s ?Melancholia? - Review 2011-11-10T13:00:00Z Their opulence is gorgeous, funny and not a little scatological. Cy Twombly, Redefined by His Drawings 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z I've never seen such opulence, or such ridiculous houses floating in water. Cannes: Dominic Cooper on playing a "human vibrator" 2010-05-23T18:01:00Z The staircase and the Pavilion's other markers of classical European opulence still dazzle. To remain relevant, Music Center aims to reflect all of Los Angeles 2014-11-14T05:00:00Z And at Dior, he delved into the couture archives to add a touch of feminine opulence to his men’s wear. Kim Jones Wants to Rule the Fashion World 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z For 16 nights, a clandestine location in east London becomes "the Grand Eagle Hotel", circa 1927, and the atmosphere is one of elegance, opulence and playfulness. Laura Marling – review 2013-06-18T16:38:57Z With fitting hauteur, he built an imposing mansion overlooking a formal, Classical Revival garden of unbridled opulence. Biden put Wilmington on the map — but for garden lovers, it was already a destination 2020-12-25T05:00:00Z In politicians, it might be unbecoming to live a life of gross opulence, but showbiz is different. Women we love to love and women we love to hate 2013-03-22T22:00:00Z Designs of the "New Renaissance" collection were a triumph of opulence, with many of the brand's signature traits including lace, roses, black transparencies, corsets, and leopard print. Families walk down the catwalk at Dolce & Gabbana's Milan show 2017-02-26T05:00:00Z Guests sashayed through the tent doors into a scene of surreal opulence. T Magazine: In Lagos, the 1% Takes Stock 2014-04-25T17:00:01Z The cathedrals’ opulence reflected not only far-off religious and military power, but also local wealth and social stratification. How Latin America Was Built, Before Modernism Came Along 2018-04-18T04:00:00Z Considering the opulence of the Picassoed apartment, Ms. Brown seems to have achieved an economic status that few will match. Helen Gurley Brown Scholars Redefine ‘Cosmo Girl’ 2015-07-29T04:00:00Z He became so associated with unchecked opulence that it’s easy to forget what an astute and fresh-thinking artist he was when he was young. Franco Zeffirelli Made Subtle, Striking Opera. Until He Exploded. 2019-06-17T04:00:00Z It’s gorgeous and Paris opulence at its best. How to Really Experience Paris 2018-04-24T04:00:00Z The 19 state rooms, which are used during state functions, drip with opulence. UK palace staff lift lid on wedding preparations 2011-03-28T23:22:35Z That in itself almost lends to this religiosity of success and opulence, that somehow it's all tied in to God. “Wealth is a higher power”: Amazon's “LuLaRich” & the ultimate suburban white women’s pyramid scheme 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z A collection distinguished by its sure-handed hybrid of refinement and ease, its muted pastels and buttery fabrics arguing for opulence but in no way overstating the case. Front Row to Fashion 2014-02-14T12:59:49Z But that story was set in the palatial opulence of ultra-wealthy Singapore, with priceless jewels and private jets. What “Always Be My Maybe” Gets About Making an Asian-American Rom-Com 2019-06-04T04:00:00Z He’s so confirmed in his cleverness, so in love with his opulence, so confident in his sexual magnetism that he can’t imagine that his glittery facade is under imminent threat. ‘The Age of Reinvention’ review: A novel of Islamophobia and deception 2015-11-23T05:00:00Z I vividly remember the circus of sweets, the opulence of the factory’s rooms. 'I wanted to be Willy Wonka': how Gene Wilder inspired future pastry chefs 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z Have your fellow parents tried to lure you into any overt gift-giving opulence? Motherlode Blog: What to Give the Teacher for the Holiday 2011-12-12T15:41:37Z “Because of the dress code and the opulence of the space, this is what I imagine New York was like in the Studio 54 days.” This Design Studio Knows How to Party 2018-07-18T04:00:00Z They highlight not just the opulence of her subjects' lifestyles, but their even more extravagant fantasies, which are often baroque to the point of offensiveness – a Jacuzzi on a rooftop overlooking the sprawling city. Les Rencontres d'Arles 2011 ? review 2011-07-09T23:06:19Z I see that dereliction can survive in opulence; the abundantly wealthy with destitution in their stare. Russell Brand: My life without drugs 2013-03-09T08:01:00Z In an art world shaped by a modernist tradition that has long downgraded the value of beauty, it’s rare to see work that delights in visual opulence. What to See in New York Art Galleries This Week 2018-12-05T05:00:00Z These rooms may lack the opulence of the Southwest Chief’s predecessor, the “Super Chief” – whose lavish veneered interiors charmed LA-bound Hollywood stars in the 1940s – but they are quiet and comfortable. Views you don’t get on the freeway … across America by train 2020-01-29T05:00:00Z Roxy Music blared and Ms. Gray joked with Mr. Steele, who noted the similarities to the opulence of the models and their characters in “The Great Comet.” Sinister Siblings From ‘The Great Comet’ Go to Fashion Week 2017-02-15T05:00:00Z Kylie’s body is pressed into the curved back of an off-white chair on an off-white floor in an off-white room; a gilded staircase behind her suggests another tier of blank, beige opulence. Analysis | In 2000, ‘Cribs’ became a phenomenon. 20 years later, we’re all living in an accidental reboot. 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z I’m talking about others, men and women who today exist only in images: in television or newspaper images, sometimes heartrending, sometimes offensive in their opulence. “Writing Is an Act of Pride”: A Conversation with Elena Ferrante 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z And the weapons of the foreign, wealthy land of Dorne are fittingly extravagant and odd — "you can see the opulence in there." Game of Thrones’ Weapons Master on Season 7: 'We Have a Lot More Armies’ 2017-07-07T04:00:00Z If you want luxury and opulence, then Napa Valley or Champagne might be the place for you, whereas if you’d rather avoid busloads of tourists, consider the Sierra Foothills or Beaujolais. 4 tips you need before planning your summer wine vacation 2017-07-02T04:00:00Z “It’s about opulence,” said Mr. Lagerfeld, referring to the Fauve painterly colors and the porcelain flower decorations. Special Report: Haute couture: Chanel's Lion in Winter 2010-07-07T16:54:00Z Finances allowing, Nigerian weddings are densely peopled affairs spanning days or weeks, uncompromising in their opulence. The Beauty and Burden of Being a Nigerian Bride 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z The opulence was there all right, in fluffy pink fur jackets. Dark Opulence and Red Carpet 2014-03-03T20:19:27Z Sebastian Schwab’s reduction for an eclectic variety of instruments — including banjo, violin, saxophone, vibraphone and, briefly, steel guitar — was skillful, even if the opulence of Abraham’s original orchestrations was lost. Wagner in the Parking Lot as Opera Returns to Germany 2020-07-15T04:00:00Z The celebrated decorator Alberto Pinto, whose clientele included American financiers, European aristocrats, and Middle Eastern royalty, was as famed for his opulence as for his exacting standards. Step Inside Linda Pinto's Luxurious Parisian Apartment 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z But there's never a moment where the opulence overwhelms. Sleeping Beauty 2010-04-21T20:45:00Z Strauss, the subject of Ross's first chapter, links the chromatic opulence of late Romanticism with the fractured soundworlds of modernity; and Zarathustra, pivoting between two keys a semitone apart, presages a century of harmonic reinvention. LPO/Jurowski – review 2013-01-20T16:36:36Z Even when Leo and her mother present an appearance of opulence, with bespoke gowns and designer T-shirts, they remain visually trapped in a world of austerity. ‘El Planeta’ Review: A Comedy of Austerity 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z The opulence, the inky blacks, the velvets—she must be particularly fun to dress. What 'Game of Thrones'' Costumes Tell You About the Show 2017-07-14T04:00:00Z When I was looking at the garments from the Vatican, I was struck by their incredible opulence. A Trinity of Opinions on the Met’s ‘Heavenly Bodies’ 2018-05-20T04:00:00Z At times, overwhelmed by the opulence, I felt like a character in a sci-fi movie who had sneaked onto a spaceship for the 1 percent, now orbiting a burning planet. California’s Luxury Dining Circuit: Delicious and Dull 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z Cliches of opulence mingled with spasms of student surrealist angst. The inescapable power of architecture 2012-08-11T23:05:42Z The neo-Gothic façade of this former library barely hints at the opulence inside: carved wood, gilded pillars, ornamented ceilings, and a gorgeous red staircase lit by a stained-glass atrium. The 15 Coolest Bookstores From Around the World 2015-01-07T05:00:00Z “Sweetbitter” is a book that isn’t afraid of metaphor, or of a certain linguistic opulence: there are a number of lyric passages scattered throughout its pages. What it feels like to be a bestseller: Stephanie Danler and 'Sweetbitter' 2016-09-30T04:00:00Z More often than not for this generation, hip-hop is the filter, not the text, providing a worldview that preaches the values of opulence and peacocking. Hip-Hop as Bravado and Legacy for Men’s Fashion 2012-11-14T21:50:13Z The company, founded in 2007 by Austin McCormick, whisks together elements of ballet, burlesque, opera and circus with Louis XIV-style opulence to reimagine familiar tales with lots of skin, sparkle and sensuality. 5 Things to Do This Weekend 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z The film will open in America following mixed early reviews, many of which highlighted its grandstanding opulence. Leonardo DiCaprio and Baz Luhrmann could reunite for film version of Hamlet 2013-05-09T12:11:50Z Rosedown’s opulence is over the top, an example of what money and status could command at a cotton plantation before the Civil War. Following Audubon?s Footsteps in Louisiana 2010-04-15T21:58:00Z In other words: It’s an opportunity to see the splendor of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” get a shot of Las Vegas opulence. What’s on TV Friday: ‘Hoops’ and ‘The One and Only Ivan’ 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z His stage design is deceptively minimal: a thrust corner with sliding doors that open to reveal both spare scenes and episodes of opulence. The Met Opera Takes on ‘Medea’ in the Shadow of Maria Callas 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z Pousette-Dart moved his studio and his family upstate in 1951 and worked there for the rest of his life, often pushing his paintings to an unyielding opulence. Art in Review: RICHARD POUSETTE-DART: ?East River Studio? 2011-11-17T22:17:44Z Short link for this page: http://gu.com/p/3a2yb The debonair Rubens was not only a brilliant painter of baroque opulence, but an eloquent diplomat. Peace offering: Minerva protects Pax from Mars (Peace and War) by Peter Paul Rubens 2012-08-28T11:44:51Z Critics did not shy away from attacking its opulence, including a USA Today arts writer who dubbed it a “giant, costly new temple.” Heavily in debt, Newseum considered risky strategy to improve finances 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z Increasingly, the opulence of “Partita” becomes ordinary — an expensive object that gradually loses its luster. Review: At City Ballet, Giving Voice to the Body, With Sneakers 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z You can see echoes of their performances, along with Frears' highly stylized depiction of Parisian high society's opulence and the production's restrained humor, in nearly every worthwhile adaptation of Laclos' tale since. The enduring seduction of “Dangerous Liaisons” on stage, film and now TV 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z As arrivals do a 180-degree turn with their eyes, they take in the sweep and opulence provided by Corinthian columns, Mexican mahogany, mosaic tiles and circular leather booths in 9,500 feet of space. Review | Succotash is a looker, but the cooking needs some polish 2018-02-23T05:00:00Z He loved society, Hollywood, wealth, opulence — all that stuff. Tales From the Warhol Factory 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z Nearly 200 paintings, sculptural works, models, furniture, textiles, photographs and other items will illustrate the design, engineering, personality and opulence of these ships during their heyday, the mid-19th century through the mid-20th century. Notable Museum Openings This Spring and Summer 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z The window into the Met’s expensive opulence, however, as well as the folly of embarking upon a career that rewards so few, ups the enjoyment ante considerably. Anne Simpson Thought She Knew Her Husband. She Didn’t. 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z Explore the historic old town and the Imperial Palace, with its opulence of the Habsburg dynasty. Five great Interrail itineraries across Europe 2019-06-23T04:00:00Z Mr. Parker’s influence ebbed before he finally retired in 2019, and some Bordeaux producers who went too far in pursuit of opulence and high scores from critics have more recently struck a better balance. California Cabernet Beyond the Stereotypes 2021-12-27T05:00:00Z Oscars opulence will be apparent beyond the bank balances of nominees. US civil rights group NAACP decides against joining Oscars boycott 2016-02-25T05:00:00Z Part of Sookee’s journey is one from perdition into opulence, from a lowly thieves’ den into the sumptuousness of the mansion. Review: ‘The Handmaiden’ Explores Confinement in Rich, Erotic Textures 2016-10-20T04:00:00Z An architectural and cultural subset of such apartment houses is the gargantuan, prewar Upper West Side palace, at once a city-state of casual opulence and a provincial village stuffed with eccentrics. A Drug-Fueled New York City Bacchanal and the Lives It Changed 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z Hijacking — or appropriating, to use the art world-approved term — the format of old master altarpieces and three-quarter-length portraits, he likened the notorious opulence of successful hip-hop artists to that of European aristocrats. Art Review: The Diaspora Is Remixed 2012-03-22T22:53:15Z Her monochrome palette underscores the luxury without conjuring opulence. T Magazine: Deeda Blair’s Elegance of Conviction 2013-05-31T17:00:11Z But the Russians – maybe reacting against the opulence of their dominant ballet culture, certainly reacting to the lack of money – do seem attracted to bare essentials. Russian dance that's out of this world: Turin's Teatro a Corte 2011-07-13T11:36:09Z Some fans viewed aligning with Ross’s brand — brimming with drug-dealer boasts, opulence and thunderous production — as incongruous with the idiosyncratic style that made Wale a favorite of the late-2000s hip-hop blogosphere. A decade after his debut, Wale is finally feeling comfortable with himself. Mostly. 2019-11-14T05:00:00Z The opulence conceals a rot within the household. Review: In Fellipe Barbosa’s ‘Casa Grande,’ a Teenager Awakens to His Father’s Financial Ruin and More 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z Recreating the opulence of an antebellum mansion is an expensive business. Behind the scenes: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at West Yorkshire Playhouse 2012-10-05T14:45:40Z Mr. Ackroyd, who shot “The Hurt Locker,” gives “Coriolanus” a visual density that complements the bright opulence of Martius’ mansion yet can pick faces out of the fog of war and the darkest shadows. | 'Coriolanus': Ralph Fiennes and Vanessa Redgrave in ?Coriolanus? - Review 2011-12-01T23:36:25Z Plus, for the sheer crazed opulence of its foyer and hallways I'll throw in Amsterdam's vast art deco temple the Tuschinski. The view: Magical places to watch movies 2010-04-09T10:22:00Z After all, it's not easy to empathize with the wife of a dictator, a woman known for her unabashed opulence. Review: David Byrne revisits disco in new work 2013-04-24T02:11:13Z But there were plenty of others, whether on the runway or big screen or tennis court, who took oversized opulence and turned it playful or provocative, twisting style excess into unexpected new shapes. The Best Outfits of 2018 2018-12-22T05:00:00Z Mapplethorpe, for what he knew would be his final chance to represent himself, went for visual opulence — and for posterity too. How Robert Mapplethorpe went from America's pariah to America's sweetheart 2016-03-03T05:00:00Z While recent, rather unclear guidelines issued by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have resulted in some paring down of the opulence, the glamour and exclusivity remain — still with the same basic aim. The Oscar Season Sizzles, Strictly by Design 2016-12-21T05:00:00Z In the same vein, another tweeted, "Let's look at Brian Tyree Henry again. The opulence! The contrast in color and texture! The stance!" "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty:" The 18 most outrageous, buzzworthy looks from the Met Gala 2023 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z Condado Vanderbilt, a rebuilt 1919 hotel, is Spanish Revival opulence in the heart of San Juan’s hotel row, with elegant bars, restaurants and rooms offering sea views. The Many Faces of Puerto Rico 2015-04-03T04:00:00Z This season’s style is all about the Edwardian opulence of “Downton Abbey.” ‘Downton Abbey’ enters merchandise fray 2013-08-16T02:18:00Z The venue’s maroon seats were cozy, and a sweeping, gold-trimmed interior welcomed attendees to sit back and look up, absorbing a space that had recently been restored to its pre-Depression opulence. Erykah Badu Delivers 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z “From the brass chords that open ‘Tosca,’ there is a sense of scale, of opulence for its own sake,” Mr. McVicar said. Hollywood? Nope. The Met Will Do for David McVicar. 2016-03-18T04:00:00Z An ominous mix of opulence and dread is heightened early one morning when a phrase appears written in acid across a window in the lobby: “Why don’t you swallow broken glass.” Review | Emily St. John Mandel’s ‘Station Eleven’ was a huge hit. Now she’s back with a different apocalypse. 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z At the gala Monday night, the opulence of guests’ dresses was reminiscent of the ballroom scene from the Visconti film “The Leopard.” | Remembering Charles James 2014-05-10T00:18:59Z It followed not one but two traditional, opulent productions of the opera, both by the director who more than any other has defined opulence at the Met: Franco Zeffirelli. ‘La Traviata’ Opens a New Era at the Metropolitan Opera 2018-11-29T05:00:00Z The best was the mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Semenchuk, focused and straightforward; even she, though, made her impact more through strength of presence than vocal opulence. Review: Verdi’s Requiem Recast as Memorial for Dmitri Hvorostovsky 2017-11-26T05:00:00Z What really got me," she says, "is this ridiculous, unrelatable, unattainable opulence that runs throughout. One to watch: Lorde 2013-06-29T23:05:33Z “It was the opulence,” he explained, helping me into the Ur-Halston piece, a long gray Ultrasuede shirtdress with front zipper that bagged around me like a Hefty Cinch Sak. Critical Shopper: Yesterday’s Child 2013-06-17T20:31:54Z And at Gucci there were so many flapper numbers, their architectural patterns outlined in black and gold, that the show was a study in Jazz Age opulence. A Ticket to East Egg, Please 2011-12-07T23:15:27Z The metal in Denoke's tone precludes the opulence that many favour in this music. Philharmonia/Nelsons – review 2013-03-03T16:35:21Z Dazzling jewels encrusted on clothes, chokers, tiaras, brooches, headgear, swords and daggers capture the opulence of the Rathores. SAM’s ‘Peacock in the Desert’ opens the doors of our perception to the marvelous 2019-01-02T05:00:00Z But he upped the opulence factor with jewelry-inspired beading, sequins and furs -- chinchilla, sable, broadtail and fox -- dyed in tones of blues, red, pink and emerald. Knee-length hems, sleek silhouettes in bold colors dot NY Fashion Week 2014-02-10T23:07:57Z The interior of the country’s most prestigious performance space is a swirl of Old World gilded opulence. 36 Hours in Zagreb, Croatia 2015-06-10T04:00:00Z The orchestra and Joseph Crnko's chorus both outdid their former levels of clarity and tonal opulence. 'Ode to Joy': Seattle Symphony delivers a rapturous rendition of Beethoven's Ninth 2010-12-30T21:22:04Z The opulence of the gowns that made their way down the catwalk was dizzying. Chanel recalls Le Corbusier in glittering, snow-white and red collection 2014-07-08T04:00:00Z Mostly black, faintly predatory and spliced here and there with mock crocodile panels, that collection seemed to affirm Ms. LaPointe’s stature as “a high priestess of goth opulence,” as Style.com later called her. FITTINGS: Countdown to Fashion Week: Thank the Deli for That Dress 2013-08-21T18:17:47Z The opulence of the banks and department stores, the culture of the theaters and opera house – especially in the predominantly Jewish district of Leopoldstadt – inevitably stirred deep resentment. Salman Rushdie not first novelist to suffer assassination attempt by someone who hadn’t read book 2022-09-03T04:00:00Z Little of it remains, but the exhibition gives a taste of its opulence. Bad reputation: British Museum takes new look at Rome’s Nero 2021-05-24T04:00:00Z Silver side tables, lamps and curtain rods, as well as drapes with a metallic herringbone weave add some opulence to the room's light grays and beige tones. Hairstylist's English cottage mixes tradition, glam 2012-01-18T17:48:21Z Regent’s hook: unabashed opulence, like a floating Las Vegas. Cruise ships recruit a new crowd: millennials who like a late night 2017-03-17T04:00:00Z With the promise of treasures in mind, I was looking forward to works of spectacular opulence, craftsmanship and imagination among the approximately 150 paintings, sculptures, ceramics, furnishings, kimonos and more on view. Art Review: Refined Restraint in ‘Treasures from Korea,’ in Philadelphia 2014-03-20T12:00:02Z The curtain raiser, Elgar's concert overture "In the South," was energized in such a way as to celebrate its roast-beefy opulence of orchestration. CSO goes to the mat for sub conductor 2011-01-21T17:34:13Z As a liberal, broke downtown journalist, I never liked her husband, politics or opulence. Ivana and me? It’s complicated: A Manhattan feminist's connection to the first Mrs. Trump 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z Yet this idea of austerity in one country and opulence in the other wasn’t so straightforward, in part because the Eighty Years’ War wasn’t just about religion. Review | Buried deep in a disappointing Rembrandt and Velázquez show are two portraits that demand to be seen 2019-11-07T05:00:00Z Thumbing through my copy of “The Escoffier Cookbook,” I was struck by the opulence attached to the bird. A Creamy, Wine-Braised Chicken to Celebrate Simply 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z And their variety of form, opulence of drape and richness of ornament argue forcefully for the justice of such exalted treatment. | Connecticut: At the Bruce Museum, Gowns as Works of Art 2010-07-10T00:08:00Z Commanding prime real estate on the ground floor near the entrance is Olatz, an outpost of opulence, the diminutive sibling to Olatz Schnabel’s shop of the same name in the West Village. | Limelight Marketplace: Inside the New Limelight Marketplace in Chelsea 2010-05-19T16:08:00Z Swept up into their glamorous social scene, Khoudi enters a realm of opulence funded by endemic state fraud. Review | Ishmael Beah’s memoir revealed the realities of child soldiers. His fiction shows the humanity of homeless kids. 2020-04-28T04:00:00Z This is a president who ran on opulence and showing off his gilded Saddam Hussein-inspired apartment. Al Franken and Olivia Wilde: Calling a Lie a Lie 2017-06-17T04:00:00Z At first the blatant opulence seems discordant, especially considering 's release coincided with the Dow Jones average's worst single-day performance since December 2008. Watch the Throne Review: A Gold-Plated Luxury Vehicle, with a Message 2011-08-09T10:00:00Z The interior is sheer opulence, both modern and old-world, which is probably why tea at the Empress has been a tradition since the hotel opened in 1908. Like a good scare? Here are five haunted hotels with stories fit for true-crime files. 2018-10-25T04:00:00Z The opulence and theatrical sleight-of-hand reflected on the Met’s world as well as the Count’s: a world that still invests the resources and staffing to create a more elaborate set than is strictly needed. With Eyre’s “Nozze,” Gelb and Metropolitan Opera get good season starter they need Accompanied by portraits of lace-wearing notables, it ranges from the early 1600s forward, starting with samplers, borders and collars, through the opulence of Spanish and French court dress to a phalanx of 21st-century haute couture. Lace, That Most Coveted Textile 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z Both "Empress" novels were rich with lore and the history of the Boxer Rebellion — the opulence of palace life contrasted with the deprivation, degradation and suffering of the Chinese peasants. 'Pearl of China': Anchee Min's version of the life of Pearl S. Buck 2010-04-07T22:30:00Z Andrew Hudgins, in “Compost: An Ode,” calls the heap “a leisurely collapsing of the thing into its possibilities . . . the opulence of everything that rots.” The essential compost pile For some, Thanksgiving means spending time with family – but for others, the holiday is all about opulence. World’s most expensive Thanksgiving dinner costs $150G 2018-11-21T05:00:00Z Dantone kept his forces big, but brought period clarity and baroque opulence to the proceedings. RLPO/Ottavio Dantone/D?sir?e Rancatore ? review 2011-01-14T21:46:00Z The first bangle, which is not for sale, features yellow and white diamonds set in yellow and white gold, reminiscent of an opulence in vogue in the 1980s. At Art Fair, Jewelry Is More Than the Sum of Its Gems 2012-03-19T11:30:25Z Sir Trevor clearly doesn't lack any pation because he notices lots of things – the opulence, the sense of history, the beautiful backdrop of the Côte d'Azur. TV review: The Secret Mediterranean with Trevor McDonald 2011-01-05T08:00:05Z Then there's the sheer sonic opulence, attained by snubbing computers in favour of veteran session musicians, legendary studios and a 70-piece orchestra. Daft Punk: the midas touch 2013-05-18T23:05:39Z These “Four Last Songs” are sleeker than the luscious version she set down with Masur, while Norman’s voice, even if it had lost some easy opulence, was still majestic and flexible. Jessye Norman Rejected These Recordings. Should They Be Released? 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z Raising the headgear stakes, Luke Steele of Empire of the Sun appears amid the impressive opulence of his stage show in a blue laser headdress. The Big Chill: day one 2011-08-06T11:29:53Z “There’s a kind of weightless opulence to it,” Mr. Geoffroy said. Tasting Dom Pérignon From Various Decades 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z The artists who are showing up are reflective of the cross-section of the United States that buoyed Mr. Trump to victory in November, while belying the opulence he is known for. Trump Concert Draws Excited Fans to Lower-Wattage Lineup 2017-01-19T05:00:00Z Blake, who published a best-selling novel called “The Postmistress” in 2010, seems to waver between satirizing these people and romanticizing their opulence. Review | Is the end of an American dynasty a real tragedy? 2019-04-29T04:00:00Z The renovation of this cramped space seemed to defy the opulence the old Alfonso was once known for. Check In, Check Out: Hotel Review: Alfonso XIII in Seville, Spain 2013-01-16T17:50:31Z To Miller it suggested “the splendor and sanity and opulence of a powerful and peaceful people.” In Crete, Henry Miller Found His Muse Amid the Ruins 2016-09-21T04:00:00Z In general, he has simulated the churchly aesthetic of things bright, shiny and jewel-like, embedded in patterns of shimmering opulence. Art Review: Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt, at MoMA PS1 2012-12-06T21:51:50Z His reading sacrificed some of the work’s mischievousness in favor of sheer virtuosity but was irresistible for the precision, power and sheer opulence of the orchestra’s sound. Music Review: Fabio Luisi With the Met Orchestra at Carnegie Hall - Review 2011-10-17T15:15:08Z To someone for whom Miami is the gaudy, palm-tree-and-Art-Deco opulence of South Beach, the poverty of the Liberty City neighborhood, and its Liberty Square public housing projects, would be jarring. From Bittersweet Childhoods to ‘Moonlight’ 2017-01-04T05:00:00Z One source of the Deccan’s instability may have been, as the show’s subtitle of “opulence and fantasy” suggests, that the sultans had a greater interest in culture and leisure than governing. Review: ‘Sultans of Deccan India,’ Unearthly Treasures of a Golden Age, at the Met 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z But sensuality at this level of luxury and opulence means that Mr. Dundas transformed something that could be vulgar into a class act. Special Report: Fashion: At Jil Sander, Raf Simons Plays With Modernism 2011-09-25T16:45:15Z Some 600 adoring souls will scream their approval, revering the skill, the dedication, the opulence. Tenn. drag queens feared it was their final hour — and gave it their all 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z The opulence in the hotel, as in Gstaad itself, is understated. Gstaad's New Luxe: The $337 Million Hotel Alpina Gstaad 2013-09-05T13:04:00Z Instead, there’s the drooling over the castle’s opulence, the visual caress of every chandelier and gold-leaf dado rail. Beauty and the Beast: feminist or fraud? 2017-03-19T04:00:00Z But this opulence is intrinsic to the ballet. ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ Awakes to Vibrant Ballet Costumes 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z Handing out 20 commissions and hoping a couple of them make the stage is selective, not collaborative, and is exactly the sort of opulence that will see our funds slashed further. Team dreams: how can theatremakers collaborate? 2011-04-06T14:19:18Z Khan said in his notes that the collection was "modern opulence." NY Fashion Week fades to black on runway and off 2013-02-13T21:35:13Z The paintings of carved saints on the third floor set up an especially lively dialogue, contrasting Christian imagery with Islamic semiabstraction, European with Middle Eastern, opulence and love of nature with colorless deprivation and martyrdom. Critic’s Notebook: Rudolf Stingel’s Carpeting Makeover in Venice 2013-08-20T22:13:15Z She found other qualities in the piece as well: her shapely, nuanced account of the Ballada drew on some of the tonal opulence that made her Carnegie Hall appearances so appealing. Music in Review 2011-04-06T23:27:11Z The designer — let’s call him a couturier — has such a deep understanding of opulence that the embellishment was absorbed into the silhouette, making the collection seem regal in its grandeur. Special Report: Fashion: Leaving the Big Country 2011-02-17T19:00:58Z The Tchaikovsky lacked the passionate opulence that is this score’s reason for being. Review: A Composer’s ‘Lear’ Freshens a Shakespeare Evening 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z But for all her clarity Hunt Lieberson does not stint the music’s opulence, particularly in an “Absence” that is disconcerting in its sensuous embrace of loss. Classical Recordings 2011-05-25T21:34:45Z The populist opulence of frosé—the juvenile thrill of its texture, the juicy chill of its temperature—tends to erode a wine snob’s conventional categories of pleasure. The All-Conquering Frosé 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z Trump likely assumed prime time's queen of the Gaussian blurred focus would buy the illusion of opulence and success he was selling. Barbara Walters knew we wanted the juice 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z Its layers of aspirational opulence get in the way of anything more genuine, revealing or lacerating. In 'Entourage,' everyone is still livin' the dream 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z Individually, each has some quality that makes it stand out: its architecture, unconventional location, creative social spaces, debut as a new brand, intimate size or sheer opulence. 10 New Standout Hotels in Asia 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z Pinter may have kept verbal opulence to a minimum. ArtsBeat: London Theater Journal: Surprised by 'Betrayal' 2011-07-13T16:31:48Z From mother-of-pearl paint—the most expensive ever developed by Rolls-Royce—to handwoven silk, Serenity elevates the Phantom to a new level of opulence. Rolls-Royce Presents Serenity, a One-of-a-Kind Phantom 2015-03-16T04:00:00Z But it is healthy to remember that opulence isn’t actually beauty. Critical Shopper: At Dior, a New Look That?s More of a Sneer 2010-12-29T20:50:03Z The peacock-blue tiles that adorn much of the rest of the public rooms are by William De Morgan and unify the space with an air of opulence. Cultured Traveler: In London, Private Homes on Display 2010-12-31T19:55:00Z The Fyre music festival, planned for last spring, was to be an experience of unparalleled opulence. Organizer of Failed Fyre Festival Pleads Guilty to Fraud 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z It features a riot of different styles, with an emphasis on opulence twisting toward the decadent. Theater Review: Twisting, Touching and Teasing in ‘Queen of the Night’ 2014-02-03T03:00:01Z Schubert revels in tone color, this piece in particular, and in Dinnerstein’s hands an astonishing richness of opulence, brilliance, muted hues and quiet clarity spoke eloquently and moved inevitably in an intense and moving performance. Simone Dinnerstein gives intense, moving performance at Wolf Trap Barns Yes, “Follies” was undeniably a big Broadway musical, staged with an opulence that would be unthinkable today. ‘Follies’ Was My First Broadway Show. 50 Years Later, I Remember It All. 2021-03-31T04:00:00Z After all, Fitzgerald named the ’20s the Jazz Age and perfectly captured the opulence and depravity of the decade in “The Great Gatsby.” F. Scott Fitzgerald: Our nation’s most poetic interpreter 2017-05-17T04:00:00Z Spanning decades, oceans and the whole economic scale from indigence to opulence, this novel holds within its grasp the story of one extraordinary marriage. ‘Fates and Furies’ review: A masterful tale of marriage and secrets 2015-09-09T04:00:00Z I suddenly realised that Spooner may not, after all, be a minor poet but a total charlatan who just happens to find himself swept up into a world of literary opulence. John Wood: an actor who made us see things anew 2011-08-11T12:32:33Z The classical European opulence of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion remains, but the Music Center is trying to broaden its appeal to all of Los Angeles. The Music Center at 50 2014-11-14T05:00:00Z Could anyone else fully appreciate its overstated opulence and conspicuous consumption? Scene Stealers: Robin Leach Rolls on in Las Vegas 2014-04-18T19:22:28Z It glistens with period fashions and furnishings — Shanghai here is a fantasyland, yet to a modern urban Chinese audience, probably familiar in its activity and opulence. Review: In ‘Phantom of the Theater,’ Spirits Seek Revenge 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z The owners of the popular Trof cafe, which bills itself as a “dandyish den of opulence,” recently opened a new multiplatform cultural venue called the Deaf Institute. The 41 Places to Go in 2011 2011-01-07T21:03:56Z Continuing the calm elegance found in the master bedroom, the master bath evokes the opulence of an old-world spa, complete with a large soaking tub and a spacious master shower that's covered in intricate tilework. Abercorn Place Idea House 2010-07-15T22:03:00Z And if it was sheer opulence of sound you wanted, the marvelous pianist Martin Katz was there to provide it as an expressive and supportive partner. Two exquisite, artistic concerts hosted at the Kennedy Center on Sunday 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z The new building is a rental, a structure that real estate brokers said is almost impossible to rent to law firms today because of the opulence of the marble-clad lobby. Goodbye, old Washington Post, home of the newspaper the Grahams built 2015-12-07T05:00:00Z A century after the revolution, most tourists come to St. Petersburg for its resurrected aristocratic opulence. Stories of revolution in Russia’s St. Petersburg 2017-10-24T04:00:00Z High-class hokum it may be, but when "Adriana Lecouvreur" is cast with terrific singers and staged with old-fashioned opulence, who cares? Review: 'Adriana' a treat at Covent Garden 2010-12-05T12:31:00Z In the middle of that tony London high street, the smell of opulence and excess met the smell of incarceration and the Free World’s fear of free speech. Edward Snowden meets Arundhati Roy and John Cusack: ‘He was small and lithe, like a house cat’ 2015-11-28T05:00:00Z Some of the locals were initially intimidated by the opulence of the place, Grandberry said, and thought it meant they wouldn’t be welcome. How Joan Kroc’s surprise $1.8 billion gift to the Salvation Army transformed 26 communities 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Whether your taste leans toward classic opulence, contemporary chic, or eclectic elegance, defining your style provides a road map for selecting the right furniture, colors and décor that align with your vision. 5 key steps for creating a luxurious room 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z And there’s a spiritual guru so turned off by the Vatican’s opulence that he left the church to help others connect spiritually outside organized religion. In the pope’s homeland, more Argentines are seeking spiritual answers beyond the church 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z And a spiritual guru so turned off by the Vatican’s opulence that he left the church to help others connect spiritually outside organized religion. In the pope’s homeland, more Argentines are seeking spiritual answers beyond the church 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z The silverware brings a touch of opulence with gold accents, beautifully mirroring the smaller gold accent pieces subtly woven into the centerpiece. Designing breathtaking tablescapes for fall gatherings 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Desmond makes the case by drawing a causal link between private opulence and public squalor. Inequality: ‘Time for a wealth tax or state income tax’ 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z The lavish trims added a sense of opulence to pillows and were often used in grand palaces and affluent households. The art of the pillow trim 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z The place still works its magic, emanating casual opulence — that this is a big night out in a real city, that this is worth it. Review: Revered Seattle restaurant reopens with less-than-majestic results 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z It’s also been the setting for music videos and social media posts featuring the foreign models, fancy cars and displays of opulence for which Dubai is now best known. An abandoned desert village an hour from Dubai offers a glimpse at the UAE’s hardscrabble past 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z The stemware, with its elegant gold rim, harmoniously connects the table’s design elements, uniting the delicate touches with the golden opulence of the centerpieces. Designing breathtaking tablescapes for fall gatherings 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z This technique creates a plump and inviting appearance, adding an extra touch of opulence to your pillows. The ultimate guide to caring for your throw pillows 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z For all of SoFi’s opulence, the facility has its drawbacks too. Gold Cup gives SoFi Stadium a showcase to try to score the 2026 World Cup final 2023-07-15T04:00:00Z Thomas' selective originalism falls from a tree so gilded by years of opulence that it is rotten. Clarence Thomas and the price of feigned originalism 2023-07-15T04:00:00Z Allow the emerald green to command attention and infuse the room with its opulence. How blue and green can add style, serenity to your space 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Awash in the harmonious hues of browns and oranges, complemented by lavish gold accents, this table setting exudes a sense of opulence and comfort. Designing breathtaking tablescapes for fall gatherings 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Mr. Putin also spoke to Russian service members inside the Kremlin, combining the images of a modern president sitting workmanlike at his desk with the opulence and distance of Imperial Russia. In Kremlin Stagecraft, Putin Tries to Rewrite the Mutiny in Russia 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Monaco, a fantasy land of opulence and excess, nearly delivered a fairytale on Saturday. No Alonso fairytale, but there's bromance in the air 2023-05-27T04:00:00Z Despite having lost the opulence and much of the learning of Rome, medieval Europe was not a static, completely backwards place. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z The opulence and stability provided by the Guptas dissipated under the threat of invaders from the north known as the Huns. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z It was a non-story as there was no evidence to back up claims that he was embarrassed by its opulence. Macron tries to escape French pension row with street song 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z “They’re taking it to a bizarre degree of opulence we never see in ancient production facilities.” Roman winery 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z The visible opulence is a far cry from 20 years ago. Kurds remain biggest winners from US-led invasion of Iraq 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z In fact, house shoes might be the ideal footwear accessory for our burgeoning moment of conspicuous opulence. House shoes are the L.A. staple for our moment of conspicuous opulence 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z The opulence and culture of the courtly center of the Northern Wei alienated Xianbei soldiers of the garrisons along its frontier, who rebelled in 524 CE. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z But what started as a show of "opulence" at some point evolved into something "silly" in Australia, Ms Guiffre says. Harry Styles downed a 'shoey' - a divisive Australian trend 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z In the shimmering, grand Plaza Hotel ballroom in New York on Monday, creative director Wes Gordon debuted a collection inspired by themes of elegance and opulence. Carolina Herrera finds royal drama, opulence at NYFW 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Bright jewel tones, bold black and white stripes, and floral prints helped to tell creative director Wes Gordon's story of opulence at a Plaza Hotel ballroom. Carolina Herrera blooms opulence for fall at New York Fashion Week 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z "As a Catholic and a man of faith I am saddened by this display of unnecessary opulence at such a difficult time," wrote Twitter user Manuel Barbosa. Portuguese criticise Lisbon mayor over pricey altar for Pope 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z It’s a dining room, albeit one so eager to project theatrical opulence, and so crammed with color and lush fabrics, that it seems to belong on a stage. Recession? What Recession? Pass Me Some Grapes. 2022-12-31T05:00:00Z “I’m numb to it now, but seeing the opulence and insane wealth we’re surrounded by in this city is crazy,” Stein said. In L.A., hidden armies of workers keep mega-mansions on the market 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z Only a few dozen were made for the Russian Imperial family, and they have come to symbolise opulence and power. Inside the capture of a Russian oligarch's superyacht 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z While serving as a compendium of opulence and excess, “Ice Cold” emphatically ties bling’s symbolism to lived realities of social marginalization. What hip-hop bling reveals about American status anxiety 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z In a place that was previously an oasis of opulence, the sight of people sifting through trash cans for food is now common in Beirut. Israel says historic agreement made with Lebanon on maritime borders 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z Now, though, with the country in the grip of near-double-digit inflation and facing a prolonged recession, the palace is more sensitive to issues of opulence and cost for the king’s coronation. Coronation of King Charles III Is Set for May 6 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z We want visitors to feel the fall opulence, so we decked out our beautiful gazebo — nicknamed the Pumpkin Palace — for the occasion. Style at home: Gourds make gorgeous fall decor 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z Until then, former staff and others who knew him said, he lived a life of opulence. ‘Fat Leonard’ had life of leisure, relaxed security before escape, capture 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z Both men remain in Macau prison, a far cry from the jewelled opulence of the VIP parlours they once presided over. Macau gambling boss denies illegal gambling, criminal syndicate allegations 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z Their show delivered their high-octane opulence with bedazzled jumpsuits, slinky evening gowns and glittery chunky heeled boots. Duo behind The Blonds get introspective with new collection 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z A large fire glows in the background of the drawing room — an architectural designation that succinctly indicates the scale, opulence and lineage of her home in Scotland, the one known simply as Balmoral. Perspective | After a lifetime of vivid symbolism, Queen Elizabeth II faded to gray 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z This oasis of opulence on what was then the edge of the American frontier would be their home for the next three months. When divorce was widely banned, desperate women went to South Dakota 2022-07-03T04:00:00Z The fate of many worlds hangs in the balance, but the uninspired opulence on screen spark in the imagination only visions of bills going up in smoke. Review | ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ is beautiful, banal boredom 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z Malaysians, outraged over widespread corruption and the opulence displayed by his family, voted him out in 2018. From PM to prison: Malaysia's Najib feels alone and overwhelmed by 'betrayal' 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z Flavors of nectarine and apricot lend opulence and texture, while a smoky mineral note adds structure and balance. Perspective | Cool off with this $12 fizzy Portuguese white wine 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z Using a roll or two of luxe wallpaper on the shelves’ rear can give a room the opulence of a high-quality paper without the expense of covering an entire wall. 3 ways to make a design statement using wallpaper | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z But Subasinghe said he had little admiration for Rajapaksa, and had brought his family and brother along to show them the opulence of the presidential residence. Sri Lankans storm prime minister's office, demanding he quit as well 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z "Look at the opulence and richness of this place," said Ms Kavindhya, who came with her four children to the president's residence. Inside the presidential palace now full of Sri Lankans 2022-07-10T04:00:00Z Its blend of Gulf tradition and global opulence has since rendered it a playground for the wealthy international set. Western media usually misrepresents the Middle East. Not 'Real Housewives of Dubai' 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z Drawing heavily from the genre of gangster rap, his music was a jumble of gritty opulence - measured in guns and fancy sports cars - as he made sense of life around him. Sidhu Moose Wala: The edgy India rapper who died in gun violence 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z If the Rasks’ opulence seems enviable, we must be assured that they suffered extravagantly, too. Review | In Hernan Diaz’s ‘Trust,’ the rich are not like you and me 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z Many see it as a budget version of the opulence of Monte Carlo, while others feel the forced spectacle of Miami takes the sport further away from its traditional roots. Will Miami Grand Prix live up to the hype? 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z A new study has shown it was a large courtyard castle which surpassed nearby Haddon Hall for size and opulence. Greasley Castle: Project reveals 'astonishing' secrets 2022-05-01T04:00:00Z On Monday night, the fashion world will gather for the Met Gala, the annual ritual of celebrity opulence that our current social revolution has not yet harpooned. Models Have Been Exploited Forever. Can a Law Change Anything? 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z The frames are both an expression of pure opulence and a secret code word between likeminded individuals, signaling that you too have a sense of humor about yourself, that you too are different. You haven’t truly made it in L.A. if you’ve never worn glasses from l.a.Eyeworks 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z Patronage, Edmund Burke declared, is “the tribute which opulence owes to genius.” How the ‘Homeless Billionaire’ Became a Philosopher King 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z Erhard Rom’s sets, too, strike a fine balance between caricatured opulence and comic minimalism — he projects elegant filigrees to fill parlor walls, streaks of marble to conjure a garden. Review | Washington National Opera’s ‘Così fan tutte’ is skillfully out of sync with the times 2022-03-13T05:00:00Z Though much of the region has fallen under the dominance of tech-fueled opulence, remnants of a blue-collar ethic remain in Hayward. Even freeways that don't get built leave a scar. How one Bay Area city is healing 2022-02-21T05:00:00Z Marjory Tait, 90, a retired probate court employee, said Greenwich was a different place than the town she moved to in the 1960s, one where opulence had become amplified. A Fall From the Society Pages to Prison Unsettles Greenwich 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z The industrial-like focus on safety and sanitation contrasts markedly with the opulence of the hotel with its massive chandeliers and displays of Chinese art hanging above overstuffed sofas and lounge chairs. Red wine or white? At Olympic hotel, it comes in hazmat suit 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z But he’s also providing a record of the era, of the “opulence that someone like Pablo could have.” Pablo Escobar’s personal photographer confronts the drug lord’s complicated legacy 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z He gaped at the power of a steam-driven grist mill and at the opulence of the mill owners' home, a stately brick mansion. The Great Inheritors: How three families shielded their fortunes from taxes for generations 2021-12-18T05:00:00Z Luu Trong Van, the famous Vietnamese writer, said the opulence of the meal was jarring, as was the length of time the story had circulated. A Communist Leader Was Served Gold-Flecked Steak. The Video of It Has Vanished. 2021-11-10T05:00:00Z Politico referred to “the ridiculous opulence of the Nancy Pelosi-officiated wedding.” Pelosi slammed for officiating lavish wedding of Getty oil heiress 2021-11-09T05:00:00Z A handful of companies have proposed private supersonic business jets to whisk international bankers, chief executives and hedge fund managers around the globe in swift, exclusive opulence. Can Supersonic Air Travel Fly Again? 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z And each weekend, dozens of these houses open to the masses, letting potential buyers — or just people bored on a Sunday afternoon — experience the opulence that’s supposedly reserved for the ultra-rich. You won’t get into 'The One,' but here’s how to tour some other mansions this weekend 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z This is in part the work of indole, an aromatic compound present in foul-smelling substances like coal tar and feces, which in trace amounts gives the most delicate of flowers an almost animal opulence. The Ephemeral Beauty of Night-Blooming Flowers 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z The business turns 45 this year and with its in-store décor, gleaming display cabinets and a champagne bar, there is a hint of opulence about it. Northampton: 'Friends thought we were mad opening a shop here' 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z The opulence at the French Laundry kicks in once you’re inside: in the food, the wine, the service. Climate change, inequality and a recall vote: How the French Laundry embodies California 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z One luxury store, he said, was just about to open its doors last fall when the brand decided to pump up the opulence. Far from Fifth Avenue: Luxury brands flock to suburbs and vacation hot spots where the rich are riding out the pandemic 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z The establishment’s ground floor and basement offered opulence and security, while a lofty, second-floor ballroom and concert hall welcomed fraternity and community dances. Twin architects banked on a legacy of faith plus finance 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z It’s a parody of opulence, confected with props and attitude. Going for Broke in Cryptoland 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z The original “Gossip Girl” relished in its opulence, the spoiled teenagers tossing couture brand names around as often as they rolled their eyes. Analysis | ‘Gossip Girl’ has always been about out-of-touch rich kids. Can it pull off socially conscious characters? 2021-07-16T04:00:00Z The same themes that defined the decade — opulence, excess, decadence — trickled down into everyday hairstyles and clothes. The Joy of Black Hair 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z For those who were already Team Windsor, there were aspects that would grate enough to confirm their views: Oprah’s faux toughness, the mad opulence of the garden backdrop, the very carefully choreographed frankness. Now there’s no doubt Meghan and Harry had to leave 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z Even when the purchases are for herself, she sees fine jewelry and designer clothing not as signposts of opulence to publicize on Instagram but as whimsical wearables that simply bring her joy. Meet Anna Shay, the rich, unbothered star of Netflix's 'Bling Empire' 2021-01-15T05:00:00Z The objects and structural remnants on display in the museum paint a vivid picture of wealth, power and opulence. Caligula’s Garden of Delights, Unearthed and Restored 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z A few remarked on the opulence of the Capitol building and offices, a quality that seemed to confirm their suspicions about the corruption of Washington. These Are the Rioters Who Stormed the Nation’s Capitol 2021-01-07T05:00:00Z “I don’t trust any of these people,” said Eric Martin, 49, a woodworker from Charleston, S.C., as he marveled at the opulence of the Capitol and helped a friend wash pepper spray from his eyes. As House Was Breached, a Fear ‘We’d Have to Fight’ to Get Out 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z Making Daimler smaller also fits with a new era where luxury no longer defines itself through opulence and excess but also through sustainability and efficiency. Daimler will shrink with shift to electric, autonomous cars: CEO 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z But outside of the opulence of the movie business there is the Depression going on and worldwide unrest that will soon lead to another war. Review: ‘Mank’ is a grand contribution to Hollywood history 2020-11-06T05:00:00Z The listing follows a dramatic update that made the kitchen and bathrooms a bit more modern, but the classic home is still very much in touch with its 19th century opulence. The Andrew McNally House, an eccentric Victorian gem, asks $3.5 million in Altadena 2020-11-03T05:00:00Z “The best word I can use in Palm Beach County: opulence,” Benton said. ‘Dripping with money’: A look behind the gated affluence of Trump’s Palm Beach 2020-10-18T04:00:00Z "This is organized crime truly exploiting and demonstrating their money, their positions and opulence thinking somehow that they are above the law," York Deputy Police Chief Brian Bigra told reporters. Luxury mansion in Canada operated as 'high-end illegal casino,' complete with slot machines, police say 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z The arena bowl is just the start of SoFi Stadium’s opulence, however. Innovative, ultramodern SoFi Stadium ready to welcome NFL 2020-09-08T04:00:00Z While Black is King draws fans’ attention to ubiquitous symbols of decadence – mansions, gold grills and convertibles – she also highlights cultural opulence dating back generations throughout the 90-minute video compilation. Beyoncé's Black is King is a breathtaking celebration of Black empowerment | Candice Frederick 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z He says the jet represents the opulence of past administrations that bought or used the plane. Mexico’s presidential jet lottery sales not going so well 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z He preached positivity with unwavering conviction while cloaked in outlandish capes and dazzling jewelry, a vision of opulence at once otherworldly, genderless, yet perpetually familiar. Love in the stars: 'Mucho Mucho Amor' filmmakers on gender trailblazing astrologer Walter Mercado 2020-07-10T04:00:00Z North St. Louis is a devastated expanse of vacant lots and crumbling late-nineteenth-century brick buildings, their disrepair all the more dramatic for the opulence of their design. The True Cost of Dollar Stores 2020-06-29T04:00:00Z The scene is comically rich for its obscene clash of opulence and suffering – the ludicrous macaroon box, the farce that is Catherine’s sincere scheme to appear helpful. History remixed: the rise of the anachronistic female lead 2020-06-04T04:00:00Z But the 55-second “Tour of the Papa Castle Part 1” clip has since sparked backlash on social media for its opulence, despite not showing much beyond his foyer. 'Papa' John Schnatter shows off giant 'castle' home on TikTok, including massive 'eagles mating' clock 2020-05-14T04:00:00Z “She was sweet, even-tempered, polite, proper, and didn’t care for excess or opulence,” Greenberg said. Horace was the vivacious one; Vi kept him grounded. After nearly 75 years of marriage, covid-19 claimed them days apart. 2020-04-29T04:00:00Z It ought strictly to be called fusion music, with elements taken from Indian music and combined with western traditions, but in Coltrane’s music there are no visible joins – all is bound in cosmic opulence. Alice Coltrane: where to start in her back catalogue 2020-03-26T04:00:00Z The gold sconces offer a glimmer of opulence, but the walls themselves are covered in a subdued, cream-colored wallpaper — the same wallpaper that covered them at least 50 years ago. Louis Armstrong, the King of Queens 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z Mr. Lhéritier constantly gave out awards — trophies, checks, sales bonuses, anything to attract a crowd and lend Aristophil an aura of opulence and gravity. A Billion-Dollar Scandal Turns the ‘King of Manuscripts’ Into the ‘Madoff of France’ 2020-02-21T05:00:00Z At the time, the story made headlines due to the home’s over-the-top opulence. Court throws out Bruce Makowsky’s $60-million lawsuit against Zillow 2020-02-19T05:00:00Z It marks a period of opulence before the beginning of Lent, the Christian tradition of 40 days of fasting in the run up to Easter. Revellers celebrate opening of Venice Carnival 2020-02-09T05:00:00Z Lingering shots of old trading ships, chains and the spoils of empire hint at a dark truth beneath the opulence which bursts to the surface in a bloody and enigmatic finale. Behind TV drama Ares is chilling reality of student fraternities 2020-01-26T05:00:00Z Details surrounding the development imply that it’ll push opulence to its logical conclusion. L.A. County’s home sale price record was shattered in 2019. Will it be broken in 2020? 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z “The opulence of some of these affairs becomes an embarrassment when one remembers the misery the charity is trying to alleviate.’ How a Banker Helped Save N.Y. (and Why It Will Never Happen Again) 2019-12-20T05:00:00Z Watching the contentious moment on television, they grew frustrated as Ms. Warren and other candidates used their winery as a symbol of opulence and the wealthy’s influence on politics. Democrats Sparred Over a Wine Cave Fund-Raiser. Its Billionaire Owner Isn’t Pleased. 2019-12-20T05:00:00Z Far removed from the opulence of the White House and the U.S. After the Afghanistan Papers, a big question: Will America ever give up its love affair with war? 2019-12-21T05:00:00Z Kate Middleton delivered royal wedding opulence and Billy Porter went viral in a tuxedo gown. The closing decade was an ever-shifting parade of fashion 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z That luxury finds a productively critical interpreter in Greenfield, a photographer and filmmaker with a practiced eye for opulence. Review: 'The Kingmaker' is a coolly damning portrait of Imelda Marcos, former first lady of the Philippines 2019-11-07T05:00:00Z The 38,000-square-foot monument to opulence contains 12 bedrooms, 21 bathrooms and luxury goodies galore. Hot Property Newsletter: He’ll need a bigger purse to hold his millions 2019-11-02T04:00:00Z His grandiose mansion — a 38,000-square-foot monument to opulence with 12 bedrooms, 21 bathrooms and luxury goodies galore — just sold for $94 million. 12 bedrooms and 21 bathrooms: Bel-Air mega-mansion sells for $94 million 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z But, as is often the case with Vegas, sometimes you fall short of being able to afford that opulence. The best bargain in Las Vegas is a former PGA Tour stop where big dreams, bad luck and broken promises abound - Golf Digest 2019-10-23T04:00:00Z Also, the opulence of the yacht is just a bit cloying, it sort of sticks in my throat. That smirk in the 'Succession' finale? Brian Cox calls it a 'look of triumph and disaster' 2019-10-14T04:00:00Z Last summer, she transitioned to movie stardom, playing the lead in “Crazy Rich Asians,” an ecstatic fantasy of romance and opulence set in Singapore. Constance Wu’s Hollywood Destiny 2019-09-16T04:00:00Z “The tuberose brings more opulence, more intensity, a more enveloping feeling,” said Polge, who attended the dinner party to celebrate the scent he created. Margot Robbie celebrates new Chanel fragrance campaign at Chateau Marmont gathering 2019-09-13T04:00:00Z Affluent New Yorkers and tourists were drawn to the opulence and sharply edited selection of upscale designer apparel. Barneys, a Beacon of Luxury 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z It was a tiny moment, perhaps imperceptible to viewers distracted by the opulence of the Fox Theater. Opinion | I’m grateful for every single woman running for president. Even Marianne Williamson. 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z He remodeled it and expanded it for them and lives there during his visits home, but it is hardly the shrine to opulence that so many athletes construct when they hit their first big payday. On his path to the Hall of Fame, Edgar Martinez never forgot his humble hometown in Puerto Rico 2019-07-15T04:00:00Z He “served God with the holiness of simplicity, eschewing opulence and pomp, choosing instead to live a simple, almost meager existence,” Shmotkin said. In Queens, revered Jewish leader’s burial site draws crowds 2019-07-05T04:00:00Z The most famous property in Caesars' portfolio is the luxury hotel and casino Caesars Palace, created in 1966 with an interior designed to resemble the opulence of the Roman Empire. Caesars takeover to create casino giant 2019-06-24T04:00:00Z Like a humble gift, “In the Aisles” makes up for its lack of opulence with quotidian magic. Review: Tender romance finds its way ‘In the Aisles’ of a German supermarket 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z In the opera, an art form already known for its opulence, big voices and bigger personalities, Mr. Zeffirelli permitted himself to be deterred by neither physical nor financial constraints. Franco Zeffirelli, master of grandeur in theater, film and opera, dies at 96 2019-06-15T04:00:00Z The voice was equal parts shimmer and opulence, and she gamboled about its compass with ease. Review: L.A. Opera brings back its '20s take on 'Traviata,' and the singing shimmers 2019-06-03T04:00:00Z At 5 years old, Adeleke and his family went from Nigerian opulence and wealth to losing his father and all of their wealth. After Navy SEAL, 'Transformers' star hit 'rock bottom.' He did this and everything changed 2019-05-17T04:00:00Z The steelmaker was enormously profitable at the time, and the building’s opulence is what you’d expect to see at the headquarters of a major corporation, he said. Downfall: Defunct steelmaker’s global HQ to be imploded 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z Obesity and opulence once went hand in hand, anything but emaciated being the hardest state to achieve. I grew up eating turkey dinosaurs and tinned spaghetti. Have my kids paid a genetic price? 2019-05-06T04:00:00Z Domus Transitoria was criticized even by Nero’s contemporaries for its opulence, with inlaid marble, frescoed walls and ceilings, and trimmings of gold and precious gems. Nero’s opulent, newly restored Domus Transitoria reopens 2019-04-12T04:00:00Z In fact, the city’s economic resurgence is owed, in large part, to an influx of younger college graduates, who’ve been drawn to the casual opulence of the nineteenth-century architecture in the highly walkable downtown. The Politics of Troy and the Stalled Campaign of Kirsten Gillibrand 2019-04-12T04:00:00Z “The four pillars of Brunei’s tourism products, these elements offer a unique blend of modern refinement, scenic culture, cultural reverence and majestic opulence for the discerning traveler,” the “Imagine Brunei” campaign continues. Brunei urges tourism while at the same time implementing draconian Sharia Law 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z As one embarks on the two-hour inland drive through the mountains, away from the opulence of Beirut, the once-white tents pockmarked with scraps of canvas and topped with tyres start to appear. ‘We are superhero girls here’: how football is helping refugees in Lebanon | Suzanne Wrack 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z Third, because the Taj is a fount of opulence, designed to woo you, whatever the purpose of your visit. “Hotel Mumbai” and the Problem with Terrorism Movies 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z All the opulence has drawn its share of criticism as a mega-project pandering to the rich and tourists with tax-payer dollars, while ignoring the real lives of the majority of New Yorkers. Fantasy or transformation? New York’s $25bn Hudson Yards set to open 2019-03-14T04:00:00Z Working on the theme of making the technology invisible, Aston Martin’s Lagonda concepts ultimately boil down to exhibitions of extreme opulence. Aston Martin stretches the concept of an SUV with its latest Lagonda 2019-03-05T05:00:00Z But it has also been criticized for prioritizing opulence over food, for giving more weight to pricey French restaurants while overlooking other cuisines and for helping fuel a checklisting mentality among star-collecting diners. The Michelin Guide to return to Los Angeles as part of new California edition 2019-03-05T05:00:00Z Most of all, it seems to knock every speck of dust from a genre too often subjected to stiff pageantry and gratuitous opulence. From a brilliant field of cinematography Oscar nominees, a critic chooses his ‘Favourite’ 2019-02-22T05:00:00Z "Cute" requires a certain degree of blithe innocence that you simply can't attain when you're born into such opulence, sipping apple juice upon velvet upholstery while counting rings you've never seen. Little Yankees fan never wanted Manny Machado anyway thank you very much - Golf Digest 2019-02-19T05:00:00Z Still, there were some tantalizing details of opulence from the trial. Make El Chapo pay for a border wall? Don’t count on it 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z It was a message extolling meekness in a country that is home to the world's biggest skyscraper and is known for its opulence and excess. Pope Francis celebrates first-ever papal Mass in United Arab Emirates 2019-02-05T05:00:00Z A miniature bronze model of the tower serves as the apartment’s front door handle, which turns with an expensive clunk to reveal a lair of untold opulence. Super-tall, super-skinny, super-expensive: the 'pencil towers' of New York's super-rich 2019-02-05T05:00:00Z The White House was lit with glowing Christmas trees when Ji Seong-ho arrived for a holiday reception in December, an opulence he could not have imagined as a boy in North Korea. He helped Trump confront North Korea. Now Ji Seong-ho wonders whether human rights will be left behind. 2019-02-03T05:00:00Z Narayan, who wrote more than 200 short stories, called them “concentrated miniatures of human experience in all its opulence”. Bite-sized: 50 great short stories, chosen by Hilary Mantel, George Saunders and more 2019-02-02T05:00:00Z If the opulence stresses you out, take a deep breath and listen to the waterfall in the meditation garden, just outside the spa. You’re going where? Raleigh, N.C. 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z It's quite an interplay: opulence and modesty, high and low, point and counterpoint, Trump in the middle. Why you can't look away from that Trump fast food photo 2019-01-15T05:00:00Z Whereas guests once purchased Ritz Carlton sheets to relive the opulence of an overnight stay, some visitors today are buying hotel-branded clothes in lobby stores in a more showy, “I was there” sort of way. How About a $300 Parka with that Toothpaste? The New Wave of Hotel Shops 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z So how does a gal make herself stand out amid so much opulence? What do you get the daughter of India’s richest man for her wedding? A private Beyonce concert. 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z "While one part of humanity lives in opulence, another sees their dignity unrecognized ... their fundamental rights ignored or violated," he said. Pope cites the 'disappeared' among those deprived of rights 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z War, oceanic pollution, nuclear meltdown — in Estes’ extravagant paintings, not only do exquisite nature, abhorrent degradation, opulence and death coincide. Review: In 'Unnatural Disasters,' Merion Estes paints the beauty of nature and the horror of what we do to it 2018-12-02T05:00:00Z These characters may live in lavish opulence but beneath their powdered faces they are primitive and power hungry. Review: A delicious, vicious acting feast in ‘The Favourite’ 2018-11-21T05:00:00Z They exuded a gaudy opulence — elevators, minarets, gilded gates, fountains with Greek gods. Scandals Catch Up to Private Chinese Hospitals, After Fortunes Are Made 2018-11-15T05:00:00Z While there’s a sameness to the routine here that borders on romantic — the polished silver, the practiced opulence, the inevitable celebrity sighting — something palpable is different. Former magazine maven to maître d’: Gabé Doppelt dishes on her first few weeks at Sunset Tower - Los Angeles Times 2018-11-08T05:00:00Z But thanks to industries like oil, the country is also awash in wealth and opulence, and luxury brands are eager to establish firmer footholds there. As Nigerian Fashion Booms, Women Lead Its Coverage 2018-11-04T04:00:00Z Trump made Riyadh his first stop overseas as president, a visit complete with Arab pageantry and opulence. Saudi crown prince’s carefully managed rise hides dark side 2018-10-12T04:00:00Z Trump made Riyadh his first stop overseas as president, a visit complete with Arab pageantry and opulence. Saudi crown prince’s carefully managed rise hides dark side 2018-10-11T04:00:00Z His interest, for instance, in the way that shaded histories linger under opulence and ease. Luca Guadagnino’s Cinema of Desire 2018-10-08T04:00:00Z “Grasses give the garden its opulence and structure in the fall, when there are fewer blooms,” said Patrick Quibel, who with his wife created Normandy’s bewitching Jardin Plume, or feather garden. Who Needs Fall Foliage? These Ornamental Grasses Outshine It 2018-10-05T04:00:00Z In this context, Friday night’s event was one of utter, unapologetic opulence. At a Celeb-Filled 50th Anniversary Show, Ralph Lauren Was Back on Top, Doubters Be Damned 2018-09-10T04:00:00Z There are other new high rises, a memorial and museum, and the soaring Oculus, its wings perched atop the World Trade Center Transportation Hub, which has been criticized for its opulence. Cortlandt Street Station, Damaged on Sept. 11, Reopens 17 Years Later 2018-09-08T04:00:00Z There are other new high-rises, a memorial and museum, and the soaring Oculus, its wings perched atop the World Trade Center Transportation Hub, which has been criticized for its opulence. 17 years after being crushed on Sept. 11, NYC subway station reopens 2018-09-08T04:00:00Z A wealthy elite, backstabbing intrigue, and a grand romance set in a gilded world of opulence. Why Crazy Rich Asians could never please all 2018-08-17T04:00:00Z He was attracted to displays of “opulence,” Mr. Stone said. The Rise and Fall of Paul Manafort: Greed, Deception and Ego 2018-08-13T04:00:00Z The clothes on “Pose” electrify the screen, capturing the theater, fantasy and attempt at fashion-world opulence of the uptown underground ball scene. Strike a 'Pose.' Here's a look at the fashion from Ryan Murphy's FX drama 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z It was this opulence of an era gone by — the texture of the carpet, the glittering chandeliers, the architectural embellishments and the like — that Comey referenced in her collection. For pre-spring 2019, Rachel Comey mines the long-gone glamour of the former Bullocks Wilshire store 2018-06-11T04:00:00Z Early city leaders wrote racist covenants forcing black people and Latino immigrants into the blocks of south LA – not-so-subtly barricading them from the opulence beyond. Common goal: how soccer healed a gang and riot-hit area of LA 2018-06-06T04:00:00Z Everything about it conveys a sort of frugal opulence, much like the old-world legacy individuals you might encounter on New York's eastern Long Island. It's Crucial That The USGA Gets It Right At Shinnecock - Golf Digest 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z From skid row, you see the wealth, the opulence which is so close by, but in skid row itself, you’ve got this really large community of completely deprived people, where not even toilets were provided. U.N.'s poverty and human rights special rapporteur finds U.S. policies reward wealthy, punish poor 2018-06-02T04:00:00Z The neighbourhood was meant to serve as a backdrop to the world of opulence they were displaying on their Instagram feeds. Fake it till you make it: meet the wolves of Instagram |Symeon Brown 2018-04-19T04:00:00Z Until people realize that they are living in the wrong environment, they are indeed creatures built for starvation and live in opulence and enjoying it, they will keep getting fatter and fatter. Why Exercise Alone May Not Be the Key to Weight Loss 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z Yet for outsiders who have spent years tracking the swelling opulence of the Rockefellers, the moment seems weighty. Will the Rockefeller Collection be the First Art Auction to Top $1 Billion? 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z Remember that “Royals,” one of the decade’s biggest pop records, naively linked garish symbols of opulence to lazy hip-hop tropes. Review | Lorde’s ‘Melodrama’ tour shows a young star enjoying life’s twists and turns 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z I am surprised to see that an excessive amount of money was spent on opulence rather than on the populace. Dancing Nymphs and Pirate Ships: Notes from a Capital of Kitsch 2018-03-28T04:00:00Z While the masses are often ill, undernourished, and uneducated the powers wallow in luxury and opulence. Bulletproof, Slow and Full of Wine: Kim Jong-un’s Mystery Train 2018-03-27T04:00:00Z But Powell is a campy delight, an antiquities lawyer and Illuminati member who somehow finds a way to lounge in opulence at his dig site. The new Tomb Raider film should have learned more from the games 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z The building's interior decorator told this to my colleague Thomas Curwen about his inspiration for the steakhouse: "We wanted French opulence and good taste to meet with a gritty California scene." What drew Trump to downtown L.A.'s towering InterContinental hotel? 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z The parking challenge is a symptom of a new age of opulence — many families in affluent school districts are far richer than a generation ago and more able and willing to indulge their children. A Problem for High Schools: More Cars, and Nowhere to Park Them 2018-03-09T05:00:00Z Tech tycoons and other plutocrats are splashing fortunes for homes breaking records for scale, opulence and excess. America's costliest house: developer takes $500m gamble on Bel Air eyrie 2018-03-04T05:00:00Z Maduro’s approval ratings are languishing at around 20 percent amid a collapsing economy, runaway inflation and rising malnutrition: a shocking deterioration in a country that was once a byword in South America for oil-financed opulence. Abstention looms over Venezuela opposition in upcoming president vote 2018-02-02T05:00:00Z Who do you think is going to pay for that opulence. French Companies Have Newfound Freedom … to Fire 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z But for all the opulence of the annual gala, it was also something else for Mr. Trump: familiar. For Trump, a Glittering Gala Ends a Winter Vacation Rooted in Routine 2017-12-31T05:00:00Z Does he worry that the glossy opulence of the TV series runs the risk of glamorising crime? McMafia author Misha Glenny: ‘I don’t want to be moral. I want to show people the way the world works' 2017-12-30T05:00:00Z An invisible line separates the backwater town of Ventelay, France, from the bubbly opulence of Champagne. Terroir Alert! Champagne Is Expanding and Tempers Are Popping 2017-12-29T05:00:00Z Maduro’s approval ratings are languishing at around 20 percent amid a collapsing economy, runaway inflation and rising malnutrition: a shocking deterioration in a country that was once a byword in South America for oil-financed opulence. Abstention looms over Venezuela opposition in upcoming president vote 2018-02-02T05:00:00Z The opulence was in stark contrast to the plain homes and one-room schoolhouse in the village. Old mansion uses original copper shingles for ornaments 2017-12-22T05:00:00Z So the styles of Champagne have grown exponentially from bone dry, lemony and racy to wines of incredible depth and opulence. 4 wines for the holidays that splurge on flavor 2017-12-22T05:00:00Z Its dim, uncluttered lobby gives the impression of opulence balanced with restraint. Riding a Time Capsule to Apartment 8G 2017-12-15T05:00:00Z Private opulence but public squalor - the maxim for 21st century corporate capitalism. Rebuild New York Subways Under New Leadership, Report Urges 2017-11-30T05:00:00Z It's the simple furniture, the lack of opulence, the lack of Western power-dressing in favour of African fabrics and bare arms. 'The day I met Thomas Sankara' 2017-10-14T04:00:00Z If you’re looking for true opulence, then a quick trip to your local Caribou Coffee for a Pumpkin White Chocolate Mocha is a practically holy pilgrimage. Ranking America’s most patently ridiculous fall beverages - Golf Digest 2017-10-05T04:00:00Z The Versace opulence is as deep-pile as ever, with armfuls of peonies and high-end scented candles flickering on every side table. Donatella Versace: "My brother was the king, and my whole world had crashed around me” 2017-09-14T04:00:00Z Thus we embarked on an impromptu evening of epicurean opulence. Sushi happiness at any price: Spend a lot — or a little — at Bellevue’s Minamoto 2017-09-07T04:00:00Z Many of the gifts from Saudi Arabia drew interest online because of their opulence and — to an American audience — their oddity. Trump Gifts From Saudi Arabia: Tiger Fur Robes and Chiffon Dresses 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z Bob Higginson said it was designed for people to experience the "opulence and splendour of early steamship travel without distraction". Coffee shop owner defends no children policy - BBC News 2017-08-30T04:00:00Z Its lobby seating nooks are a great place to hunker down in the opulence with a laptop. You’re going where? Milwaukee 2017-08-09T04:00:00Z There may be a touch of opulence, but the finish is dry – perfect for any occasion. A tale of two chardonnays | Provided By Chateau Ste Michelle 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z Despite its history and opulence, selling a home at the very top of the Hamptons market is proving to be a challenge. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’s childhood summer home in East Hampton, N.Y., lists for $52 million 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z This is the atmosphere of intrigue and opulence for which the capital of Qatar, a dust-blown backwater until a few decades ago, has become famous as the great freewheeling hub of the Middle East. Qatar Opens Its Doors to All, to the Dismay of Some 2017-07-16T04:00:00Z And each in its own way, in the backdrops and the mood – pomp and tourism for Trump; the opulence of Versailles for Putin – was tailored to please and flatter the guest. Even in the face of Trump’s sexism, Macron is a genius in diplomacy | Mary Dejevsky 2017-07-14T04:00:00Z And Trump and Macron also appear to enjoy the opulence of places such as Le Jules Verne and the pomp that accompanies being a world leader. Trump and Macron, once cast as adversaries, show they have much in common 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z It was spooky, as if someone had swiped all the boys and girls, their bikes, their scooters, their moms and dads and any signs of American opulence, except for the dwellings themselves. It's too early. We’re in the middle of nowhere. But it's beautiful to see the kid play ball 2017-06-24T04:00:00Z But the result was especially startling in Kensington, an enclave of extreme opulence within a city generally familiar with displays of conspicuous consumption. In Kensington, a super-posh neighborhood of London, signs of Labour’s new strength 2017-06-10T04:00:00Z Travelers in the Ottoman era used to describe the shocking gulf between Aleppo’s opulence and the countryside surrounding it, where peasants lived in almost Stone Age conditions. Aleppo After the Fall 2017-05-24T04:00:00Z Our writer found mansion after mansion in various states of opulence and elegant decay. Saudi Arabia, Israel, North Korea: Your Morning Briefing 2017-05-22T04:00:00Z In a palace of dazzling opulence, he spoke to dozens of leaders assembled by the Saudis from the Arab and Muslim world. Trump’s Simplistic Strategy on Jihadism 2017-05-21T04:00:00Z Cement lean-tos and shacks give way to a formal grid of streets with mansion after looming mansion in various states of maintained opulence and elegant decay, their decorative facades partly hidden by high walls. India’s Lost Party Mansions 2017-05-17T04:00:00Z He noted that the ornate Palais Garnier, the historic home of the Paris Opera, belongs to a tradition of visual opulence. Balmain’s Olivier Rousteing designs costumes for Paris Opera 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z In those circumstances, do we really need such a garish symbol of opulence for kids? Lonzo Ball is the Worst Sports Person of the Week - Golf Digest 2017-05-08T04:00:00Z Coach has made an aggressive push to polish its image as a purveyor of opulence, ending many of the promotions it had used to ramp up sales. Coach announces $2.4bn bid for Kate Spade brand 2017-05-08T04:00:00Z Paul’s awkward stubbornness is even a little endearing at first - he seems to be on to something worthy about wealth and opulence as he manages to embarrass the staff, his brother and his wife. Review: The rot of American wealth is on ‘The Dinner’ menu 2017-05-02T04:00:00Z “Fifth Avenue is synonymous with luxury and opulence of the highest standards in the world,” Jared Kushner wrote in a brochure for the project. Kushners, Chinese firm back out of deal over N.Y. skyscraper 2017-03-29T04:00:00Z “Fifth Avenue is synonymous with luxury and opulence of the highest standards in the world,” Mr. Kushner wrote in a brochure for the project. Talks End Between Kushners and Chinese Company 2017-03-29T04:00:00Z In her novels, he wrote, her voice, “that moonstone-and-rhinestone mix of opulence and flim-flam, can be exhausting. In her stories, she can dazzle and swoop, and quit while she’s ahead.” Angela Carter’s Feminist Mythology 2017-03-05T05:00:00Z He would pop up in the headlines every few years for a deal he was making but then return to what could be called the quiet opulence of the billionaire class. Who Are the Richest of the Rich? 2017-02-19T05:00:00Z This is a new era for Singapore's hotels, once known for their opulence. In glitzy Singapore, hotels' success recipe is being average 2017-02-09T05:00:00Z “Donghia designed a mirrored box where Trump’s opulence was on full display.” At Trump’s properties, the president-elect’s name, face and tastes are ever present 2017-01-17T05:00:00Z Encompassing some 400 high-end venues—including icons like the Ritz in Paris and La Mamounia in Marrakesh—Leading Hotels of the World promises old-fashioned opulence. The Secret to Finding Your Ideal Hotel 2017-01-06T05:00:00Z Every year around Christmas time, I don’t mind the silly displays of opulence and greed, or the flashing red and green abusing my eyes. Joyful and Eerie Photos of Christmas in Black and White 2016-12-22T05:00:00Z In seeking national opulence, we must not entirely lose the idea of men being of one race, and of men and animals and the great globe itself belonging to the common Creator of them all. How Free Trade Changed the Enlightenment World 2016-12-12T05:00:00Z He was a bad man who tyrannized his own country, exported Communism and lived like a king in the lap of “state-secret” opulence. Why we shouldn't mourn a tyrant 2016-11-30T05:00:00Z Whether or not that opulence was in good taste was beside the point – the name Trump has always signalled heedless wealth. The Trump brand: what happens to his business when he becomes president? 2016-11-09T05:00:00Z If stark black and white seems too plain a palette for a musician famed for outrageous outfits and opulence, fear not - there is playfulness and pizazz aplenty in the show. Elton John’s photo trove displays beauty in black and white 2016-11-08T05:00:00Z It was once a brand synonymous with gold and marble; a sign of guaranteed opulence if not necessarily good taste. Donald Trump lends name to new hotel so near – and so far from – White House 2016-10-26T04:00:00Z Perhaps you don’t have three hours to spend watching opera, but still want to experience the opulence of the Met? New York Today: An Ode to Opera 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z The Presidential Suite is 4,000 square feet of pure opulence, with three bedrooms, a fitness center, a butler’s pantry and a bathroom tiled with Calacatta Gold marble from an Italian quarry. Win or Lose, Donald Trump Is Coming to Pennsylvania Avenue (With His New Hotel) 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z Trump’s calling card, especially at his hotels and resorts, has always been opulence. The Trump brand: what happens to his business when he becomes president? 2016-11-09T05:00:00Z With its gilded gods and crystal chandeliers, the Paris Opera takes spectators back to a time of opulence and the pleasures of high society. Paris Opera directors accused of abusing expenses - BBC News 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z A characterful building on a national thoroughfare neglected by commercial developers, the Old Post Office could have provided a bit of harmless glitz to a city where opulence typically tends toward understatement. Donald Trump lends name to new hotel so near – and so far from – White House 2016-10-26T04:00:00Z The first thing I asked is that the scent not only be an emulation of femininity but in a classical way without too much opulence. Footwear designer Christian Louboutin unveils his brand's first signature fragrances 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z Many Mangueira residents watched the opulence of the ceremony's fireworks with a mix of pride and sadness at their exclusion, from their hollow brick homes that cling to the hillside. Away from Olympic track, Bolt inspires a Rio favela 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z These saris are known for their opulence, their fine fabric, vibrant colours and intricate designs, which range from floral and peacock motifs to checks and stripes. The Indian woman transforming her family's sari firm - BBC News 2016-08-28T04:00:00Z He compounded his problems by grabbing the Taj and financing its over-the-top opulence with $675 million of junk bonds that carried a 14 percent interest rate. Donald Trump’s most enduring — and unbefitting — trait 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z The RR answer is simply staggering in the extremism of its opulence and swagger. The Rolls-Royce Vision 100 concept is completely, irredeemably ridiculous 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z But what truly sets the island city-state’s drinking scene apart is a dedication to opulence that recalls the pre-Prohibition golden era of mixology. Singapore: the Go-To Destination for Cocktails 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z It exudes a sense of history, fantasy, irony and opulence. Fanciful ‘Mad House’ exhibit straddles art and design 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z Even Bugatti, the car company that defines opulence and excess, is developing technologies and manufacturing methods that will later trickle down into use in more attainable models from its parent company Volkswagen. Technology is the great luxury destroyer 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z While certainly grand, the house reflects an “understated opulence,” as Ms. Darby put it. At the Rockefellers’ Kykuit, Painterly Gardens and a Rosy Legacy 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z Legislation will follow, corruption will vanish, and the nation will be carried by the accumulation of capital to the highest degree of opulence. Why the West (and the Rest) Got Rich 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z An unnamed ministry official told The Express Tribune the film was banned because it shows a former chief minister as a man of corruption and opulence. Maalik movie: What the Pakistan government ban tells us - BBC News 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z When I entered the house, which has the vaguely European opulence of an upscale spa, I found Prince with designers Anthony Malzone and Scott Addison Clay, examining mock-ups for a "highly interactive" website. Where music meets religion: What an L.A. Times writer learned spending a night with Prince in 2009 2009-01-11T05:00:00Z “The pinnacle of nature and opulence” the Trump National Golf Club calls itself on its website, which features a prominent golfing picture of the man for whom the place is named. California's politics, unlike New York's, are mainly a TV affair 2016-04-10T04:00:00Z There are important inherent elements that need to be recognized in bathroom redesigns, no matter what the scale or desired level of opulence. How to add splendor to a tired bathroom 2016-04-05T04:00:00Z White gloves and a jaunty red hat complicate the reading, suspending it somewhere between livery and opulence. The National Portrait Gallery announces winners of the Outwin 2016 Competition 2016-03-11T05:00:00Z A restless, brilliant mind shouldn’t be presenting 19th century solutions to ridiculous opulence. You call this a life of decadence, Mr Trump? Use your imagination! | Jeb Lund 2016-03-15T04:00:00Z Notorious for the opulence of its feasts - and amount of waste - the Gulf is being challenged to recycle, downscale and become sensitised by Gulf artists on the cutting edge. How cultural verve strives to flow as oil market dries - BBC News 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z The opulence of the venue - the grand, gilded hall of the Paris Opera - only added to the glitz. Celebrities guests marvel at YSL fashion mansion in Paris 2016-03-07T05:00:00Z The opulence of the venue — the grand, gilded hall of the Paris Opera — only added to the glitz. Saint Laurent unveiled its newly restored 17th century mansion atelier to the pack astounded celebrities and fashionistas 2016-03-07T05:00:00Z The opulence of the event is a stark contrast to the poverty on the border. At Laredo's colonial pageant, Tex-Mex culture and Martha Washington meet 2016-02-19T05:00:00Z I met Versace in mid-December, which in central Milan is a time of acute, even oppressive opulence. The Forceful Brilliance of Donatella Versace 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z But it wasn’t the height of opulence as many presume. What it was really like to go Mach 2 on Concorde 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z Every candidate in the GOP presidential race is running on the same economic platform: slash taxes, slash spending, slash regulation. It’s the Republicans’ special formula, guaranteed to spark prosperity and opulence for all. They’re still lying about Ronald Reagan: What Trump, Cruz and the GOP field won’t tell you about Reaganomics 2016-01-23T05:00:00Z “On the global level we see a scandalous gap between the opulence of the wealthy and the utter destitution of the poor,” he said in the lengthy address on technology. Pope Francis to join Google's Eric Schmidt in rare tech industry meeting 2016-01-13T05:00:00Z Like shark fin, swim bladders are an ingrained part of traditional Chinese culture, used to signal wealth and opulence. How Trafficking a Rare Fish Threatens an Even Rarer Porpoise On a recent tour, Huff, whom Augstroze described as “an early riser and a night owl,” spent far more time talking about energy efficiency than opulence. Atop an Ozark mountain, mansion is built for millennia 2015-12-29T05:00:00Z Even in the quietude of the Hamptons, people are willing to pay for the opulence of even more quiet. Soundproofing for New York Noise 2015-12-11T05:00:00Z According to the AP, Obama cracked a joke about the opulence of the setting. “Don’t break the chandelier,” he warned as a reporter’s microphone got just a little too close to the crystal. When in Paris… President Obama has a ‘working dinner’ at three-star eatery 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z “The splendor and colors of Buckingham’s gardens and the majesty of the architecture reveal opulence and pomp, the same way that workhouses and smoke-spewing factories reveal degradation and poverty.” The concept art behind Assassin’s Creed Syndicate’s beautiful Victorian London 2015-11-10T05:00:00Z Although the 9th-century opulence alone is worth the price of admission, the director was likely not just thinking of the past. ‘The Assassin’ is not your typical hit man film 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z Several party officials, who by definition are supposed to lead simple and minimalistic lives rather than the opulence many of them enjoy, have been indicted thus far in the president’s anti-corruption drive. No Golf, Gluttony or Illicit Sex, China Tells Officials 2015-10-22T04:00:00Z The opulence of the brewers’ guild house suggested both the great wealth of the guild and Belgians’ long love affair with beer. Touring Belgium: Easily Europe’s Most Underrated Destination 2015-10-21T04:00:00Z Surprisingly, one of the most frugal campaigns is associated with a name synonymous with opulence and high-class trimmings: Donald Trump. Ben Carson tops Republican field in fundraising; Donald Trump rakes in unsolicited cash 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z Valaya is one of India's best known designers and his clothes are often inspired by the opulence of the royal courts. JJ Valaya: India designer brings royalty to Delhi streets - BBC News 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z For editors and retailers who make seasonal trips to this city, there is always an expectation of opulence and craftsmanship, the avant-garde and the stubbornly classical. In an era of yoga pants and reality TV, here’s how Paris is fighting to take back fashion 2015-09-30T04:00:00Z That opulence is clearly lacking in Syria’s neighbors, where most of the conflict’s more than four million refugees are. Gulf Monarchies Bristle at Criticism Over Response to Syrian Refugee Crisis 2015-09-05T04:00:00Z The cut and shape, the wonderful opulence of the materials. Manolo Blahnik on Old Films and Kate Moss 2015-09-02T04:00:00Z Cypress was used for its durability, Bond said, and the faux finishes were added to create a look of opulence. Natchez mansion reveals its true color 2015-08-31T04:00:00Z There was an immediate sense of rich, powerful opulence – this was weighty stuff indeed, no inconsequential, girly fizz here. Best Champagne You've Never Heard Of #10, Champaigne Lamiable Les Meslaines 2007 2015-08-10T04:00:00Z Few designers are able to blend fanciful opulence with accessibility in the manner of Dries Van Noten. In an era of yoga pants and reality TV, here’s how Paris is fighting to take back fashion 2015-09-30T04:00:00Z It is Britain that is showing off its opulence and that allows migrants to easily mingle and even find paid jobs in the illegal side if the British economy. Britain Should Not Blast Migrants But Make Country Less Attractive 2015-08-04T04:00:00Z The protagonist, Rodion Raskolnikov, slowly loses his grip on reality as the law closes in, against the backdrop of a morally bankrupt city, where artificial opulence sits uncomfortably alongside dreadful poverty. World Cup 2018 qualifying draw – live! 2015-07-25T04:00:00Z Editorials compared the opulence to Hollywood sets and condemned the costs at a time of poverty among the living. Inside the Iran Talks 2015-07-27T04:00:00Z Writer Andrew Davies is able to capture the opulence and excitement of Selfridges at the turn of the century. 5 Entrepreneurial Lessons From Harry Selfridge 2015-07-19T04:00:00Z |
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