Christine X Gallery is presenting a solo exhibition of Chasing the Light: Malta en plein air at 1926 La Galerie, Valletta in which artist Anthony Weitz captures the vibrant essence of Malta. Times 2 caught up with curator Christine Xuereb to find out more. Read the full story at Times2 .
You probably have a drawer full of T-shirts. They’re comfy, easy to style, cheap and ubiquitous. But the T-shirt is anything but basic. For 70 years, they’ve been worn as a tool for self-expression, rebellion and protest. And in 2025, the slogan T-shirt is as powerful as it has ever been. Read the full story at Times2 .
Maverick Georgian fashion designer Demna bowed out after 10 years at Balenciaga on Wednesday with a star-studded Paris show featuring Kim Kardashian and veteran supermodel Naomi Campbell on the catwalk. The final collection from the 44-year-old − who is switching to fellow Kering-owned brand Gucci − was watched by celebrities from Nicole Kidman to
Last night’s show, on the third day of Malta Fashion Week, was a packed roster of fresh ideas. Whether drawing on personal identity, tradition, or fantasy, each designer brought something to the runway that felt distinctly their own. With a tightly packed schedule of collections, the show featured emerging creatives from MCAST, Oana Queen’s Lane Couture,
From intimate emotional storytelling to rebellious transformations and radiant summer glamour, yesterday’s evening event celebrated fashion as an evolving form of personal and cultural expression. Read the full story ay Times2 .
Mattel may seem like an unchanging, old-school brand. Most of us are familiar with it – be it through Barbie, Fisher-Price, Thomas & Friends, Uno, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, MEGA or Polly Pocket. But toys are changing. In a world where children grow up with algorithm-curated content and voice assistants, toy manufacturers are looking to AI
The exhibition is titled Horti Inculti/Untended Gardens. The phrase is not meant to not be taken literally, although there are various visual references to gardens, vegetation, and natural spaces in several of the works. Philosophically, the phrase is something of an oxymoron because gardens are phenomenologically associated with 'cura', the Latin
Four months. Sold-out shows. And now, a major international festival. Local band Kodin Hill & The Pressed Pills have just been announced as one of the opening acts for Bayfest Summer, and they’re making history as the only Maltese band selected from over 20 auditioning acts across Italy. Set to hit the stage on 9th August, the homegrown group will
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As the second day of Malta Fashion Week unfolded, the energy had shifted. With the first-day jitters out of the way, a confident atmosphere flooded the backstage area. The collections shown yesterday presented a bold, valiant aura. Their designers were no different, striving to stretch the norm in material, silhouette and gender identity. Read the
The Soċjetà Filarmonika Pinto Banda San Sebastjan of Qormi will be holding a free, open-air concert on July 17 as part of the parish feast of St Sebastian. This vocal and instrumental concert, under the direction of band master Dominic Darmanin, will also feature tenor Joseph Aquilina, the Romina Vella Children’s Choir and singer Kristy Spiteri, who
Started by Ulas Utku Bozdogan in 2019, Kebab Factory rolls out a Bolt Driver Discount campaign, dishing out tiered savings to Bolt taxi drivers based on their Bolt Rewards level. Now in its sixth year, this beloved Turkish restaurant chain welcomes Bronze (5%), Silver (7.5%), Gold (10%), and Platinum (12.5%) drivers to enjoy authentic Turkish cuisine
In three unique shows on the second day of Malta Fashion Week, each designer brought a powerful, new perspective, challenging conventions and celebrating identity, strength, and imagination. Read the full story at Times2 .
Mattel has launched its first Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes in a bid to foster a greater sense of inclusion and empathy among children, a company vice-president said yesterday. The new Barbie has been designed in partnership with the global type 1 diabetes not-for-profit Breakthrough T1D. Read the full story on Times2.
Nearly everyone has encountered the unthinkable: your smartphone landed in the toilet. Or you forgot to take off your smartwatch before jumping into the pool. Or maybe you meant to take those earbuds out of your pocket before running the laundry. What now? Read the full story at Times2 .
In June 1993, director Steven Spielberg released a film that unleashed a wave of technological change in film-making and simultaneously helped to revive popular interest in dinosaurs. Its legacy continues. Read the full story at Times2 .
A few hours before the show, and the pressure is on. The atmosphere backstage is a mix of tension and excitement. While hairstylists and makeup artists work to complete each model’s look, designers perfect their silhouettes to the millimetre. Read the full story at Times2 .
Launched by Ulas Utku Bozdogan in 2019, Kebab Factory is rolling out a 10% discount for the study squad – students, educators, and staff from ACE, AM, Atlas, EC, EF, and ESE Language Schools. In its sixth year, this Turkish restaurant chain beckons language aficionados to relish authentic Turkish cuisine at all seven outposts – Msida, Mellieha, Hamrun,
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Malta Fashion Week 2025 launched last night – a celebration of culture, innovation, and Maltese heritage, showcasing three distinct, captivating fashion shows. The event brought together international guests, local fashion lovers, and key cultural figures in a unique setting that spans both Valletta and Floriana. Read the full story at Times2 .