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Girls on Film: Luis Monteiro Shoots Goth in Greece, Tatler
I'm not familiar with the photographer Luis Monteiro or this mysterious model the credits call "JP." But I am familiar with Greece and the good life it brings. The high contrast of the goth garb and the blue-skied, white-housed atmosphere is unexpected.
Residents of Lesbos, Greece, Want Their Name Back
Residents of the Greek island of Lesbos have brought a lawsuit against a Greek gay rights group, alleging that the term "lesbian" is an insult to the homeland.
The lawyer representing the three Lesbos plaintiffs says that the group's name — the Homosexual and Lesbian Community of Greece — "causes confusion by using a geographic term" in connection with social action. The island does not want to be associated with the group's "special character."
Greece Grants Gay Marriages, Japan Awards Gender Rights
With a Greek mayor who presided over outlawed gay marriages yesterday saying, "The laws on marriage simply do not specify any genders. To me, therefore, if something is not banned by law it is not illegal," now facing jail time for his actions, Japan's government is actually moving toward broader gender ideas.
Japan’s House of Councillors (like the US Senate) has unanimously passed legislation which will allow people with gender identity disorder to officially change their sex, giving Gender Identity Disordered (GID) people the ability to change the way the world perceives them — on paper.
No Girls Allowed? Women Stumble On All-Male Mount Athos
Are there any ladies in the house? Accidently, yes. Breaching a ban on women dating back to 1060, four Moldovan women were dropped off on the Greek monastic peninsula of Mount Athos over the weekend.
Greeks Quarrel Over Rights of Unmarried Couples
In Athens, a plan to grant unmarried couples increased rights has upset both conservative and progressive forces. The government wants to grant heterosexual "common law" couples rights analogous to marriage, if the couples sign a simple notary contract. So you could have a legally binding relationship, without the big fat Greek wedding.
Home Away From Home: Semiramis Hotel Athens
Semiramis Hotel is a 52-room hotel in Athens, Greece, and designer Karim Rashid's first hotel project undertaking. I guess Rashid has beginner's luck (or really intimidating talent), because the hotel's design is inspiring, polished, and every square inch is original. Of the project, Rashid said, "Hotels today make you feel like you're living in the previous century.
Beauty Products From Around The World Part I: Greece
Greek men and women are known for their thick, plentiful and shiny hair. Ingredients such as mint, rosewater, honey and yogurt are some of the most widely found and consumed ingredients in the country. We are lucky enough to now have access to these great Greek hair products in the US.
Fab Finding Follow Up: Greece Me!
Wow - all your Grecian fab finds have me even more excited for my adventure next month! I asked for your help in helping me find some fun Greece-inspired outfits as well as fab travel-worthy clothes. I will be packing light so these Dolce Vita 'Athens-4' Thong Sandal, $70, are the perfect shoe: light-weight, not super pricey (in case I spill any café frappé on them!), and they will glisten in the sun!
Come Fab Finding With Me: Greece Me!
Have you picked up on my little hints of excitement that I'm going on a vacay soon? Well, I am. Where to?
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Which Project Runway Famous Locale Look Is Most Fab?
The remaining seven Project Runway designers are asked to create an outfit inspired by a famous locale. Greece, St. Tropez, Aspen, Hollywood, New York City, and Santa Fe are the choices.
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