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Ralph Lauren becomes first designer to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

US fashion designer Ralph Lauren has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden at a ceremony held in Washington DC on January 4. He is the first fashion designer to ever receive what is considered US’ highest civilian honour. The award recognises Lauren’s “extraordinary contributions as a visionary fashion designer,...

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Fashion as an olive branch: Biden gives Putin American-made sunglasses

For his first meeting with Vladimir Putin in Geneva this week, President Joe Biden gifted his Russian counterpart a pair of American-made sunglasses in the US leader's signature aviator style. Peter Waszkiewicz, head of Randolph Engineering, said he felt "surprise" at seeing the sunglasses his company made become a diplomatic token at a meeting...

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As he calls for 'Made in America,' Biden prefers Swiss-made Rolex

Americans tend to notice everything about an incoming president at their inauguration, and thus Joe Biden's choice to wear a 7,000 dollar Rolex watch on the day he was sworn in did not pass without comment. Nor did the fact that the timepiece was made in Switzerland escape attention, as it marked one of the new president's first breaks with his...

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Internet buzzing over Bernie Sanders' bundled-up inauguration look

Standing out in a crowd of glamorously dressed guests, Bernie Sanders showed up for the US presidential inauguration in a heavy winter jacket and patterned mittens -- with an AFP photo of the veteran leftist spawning the first viral meme of the Biden era. The senator from the northeastern state of Vermont, beloved by supporters for his earnest...

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Lady Gaga, JLo offer rare Washington fashion moment

Joe Biden's inauguration offered the American capital city a rare occasion for glamour, with Lady Gaga leading the way in a billowing ball gown and enormous dove brooch as she belted out a classic rendition of the US national anthem. The long-sleeved gown featured a fitted navy drop-waist bodice with a demure mock neck collar, a look completed...

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Asia markets mostly up on hope for Biden recovery agenda

Asian investors pushed markets higher again Wednesday as they await the swearing-in of Joe Biden, while they have taken heart from comments by Treasury nominee Janet Yellen as she looks to push through the new president's stimulus proposals. The long-running battle on trading floors between long-term recovery hopes and concerns about the...

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What Biden as US President could mean for goods trading

For four years US President Donald Trump upset the world order with his "America first". Now there are many indications of a replacement by Joe Biden. Many allies are hoping for a radical change of course from the 77-year-old: a US foreign policy that relies on international treaties and cooperation instead of Twitter tirades, economic pressure...

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Germany calls for Biden to "restart at eye level" with goods trading

After the massive trade conflicts between the USA and the EU, German industry is hoping for a "new start at eye level" from the coming US President Joe Biden. Industry President Dieter Kempf said on Sunday, according to a statement from the Federation of German Industries (BDI): "After the Trump era, it must now be about reviving our...