#french graff

[aretis]

French Riviera with @graff 🦋

[ovo-frenchstyle]

Spot 13- by Old dirty crew 05-2024

[postcard-from-the-past]

Chez Graff restaurant in Paris

French vintage postcard

[paristonkar]

Psy 156

⭐️ Paris Tonkar (1991) ⭐️ ⏩️ L’édition anniversaire de mon ouvrage Paris Tonkar (identique à la version imprimée en juillet 1991) est enfin prévue pour le premier semestre 2024. Il y aura des goodies, des surprises et une version collector. Une nouvelle édition augmentée et corrigée est aussi prévue pour la fin de l’année 2024.

[joshiji-darling]

ㅤ 🪸͟ ָ֢ ’’ 𐙚˙⋆.˚ 𝓶𝓮𝓮𝓽 𝓴𝔀𝓸𝓷 𝓼𝓾𝓲𝓷 ๋࣭ ⭑⚝

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kwon suin masterlist

ᯓᡣ𐭩 ࣪. basics ୭ ˚. ᵎ

birth name: kwon suin 권수인

birth date: 1995..14..02

birthplace: goyang, gyeonggi province, south korea

residence: nonhyeon-dong, gangnam-gu, seoul

occupation: celebrity, artist, singer, dancer, producer, founder&director of Darling Entertainment

nationality: korean - greek (dual- nationality)

ethnicity: korean

languages: english, korean, french, greek, italian, japanese, chinese

height: 170cm

weight: 45kg

blood type: O+

partner: doh kyungsoo (exo's D.O)

status: married

mbti: infj

debut: 2007

ᯓᡣ𐭩 ࣪. career ୭ ˚. ᵎ

history:

2007 - duo group 'darling (달링)' with shin ryeonha (신련하)

2012 - debuts as a soloist

2015 - debuts with seventeen

2016 - debuts as an actress in descendants of the sun

position in seventeen: co-leader, main vocalist, producer, lead dancer, visual,

suin's/ 'darling's fandom: dearest (디어에스트)

her emojis: 🐋🪼🪸🪷🍡🌊🪐🎀🧸🫧🖇🩰

social media: @sususuinkw.n

weverse: @sususuinnova

brand ambassador: graff,, patek philippe,, dior,, alexandar mcqueen,, hermès,, van cleef& arpels,, brunello cucinelli,, bottega veneta

ᯓᡣ𐭩 ࣪. trivia ୭ ˚. ᵎ

she is seventeen's co-leader, meaning she shares the leader position with s.coups. this was because she was elected as leader by all the members and the company, but suin felt that s.coups would make a great leader, so they comprimised by having themn both leaders

she is the oldest member in seventeen and is their senior as she debuted in 'darling' in 2007

some of her nicknames include; original visual,, blueprint,, the trend,,original ace,, nation's center,, nation's daughter,, miss korea, korea's voice,,

she is a-list celebrity in hollywood, not just in korea

she was under a company called 'whipser' when she was active in 'darling' and for her solo career, then pledis was bought into her company. but in 2019, suin left whisper and started her own company named 'darling entertainment' after her group.

meaning she is the founder and director of the company

she is the creator of aespa

seventeen, ateez, aespa, btob, day6, and taemin are now under Darling Entertainment

she produces 80% of seventeen's songs alongside woozi, but she produces 100% of her own songs

she is the most credited artist, and the youngest artist to be awarded that title. she has credit for 600+ of her own songs, not included songs she produced for others.

she is the most known and recognized name in the korean industry

"if you don't know kwon suin in korea, you are a spy"

she is the hidden ace of going seventeen, she rivals jeonghan

she bought a multi-million penthouse in korea and she has another penthouse and vacation house in greece

she created the trends in kpop (not including her fashion influence); photocards, lightsticks, fansite, fansigns, fansign calls, fancams, idol content, tiktok challenges, singing osts, random dance, having lore, ending fairy, dance breaks, highlight medley, brand ambassador, dance practice, behind the scene videos, encore, personalised in-ears and mic, western collabs,

she popularized idols appearing in variety shows by appearing on "running man" and boosting their ratings

she was the first idol to have 'pre-releases' and an intro and outro track

she has an emotional support spoon

she was an ivf baby

she was the first idol to be a "new years couple" (when dispatch reveals couples on new years ykyk)

her ears go red when shes shy

she made the name 'carats' for the fandom

she concerts usually lasts for 4-6hrs, but once she had a 9hr concert and still didnt finish her entire discography

locals: "i don't know kpop, but i know suin and bts"

she is unfortunately the female idol that has been in the most danger

her newest nickname is "idol with the most aura"

and yes, suin and kyungsoo are married, they married in 2019, kyungsoo proposed in 2018, and they announced their relationship and engagement in the mv for "only" which even included their proposal video

ㅤㅤ kwon suin masterlist

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[boobo13cambridge]

Kylian Mbappé imagine where it’s your first time together as a couple. He just knows you’re the one and almost feels like he’s not good enough for you.

Kylian was very nervous as he sat across from you. It was your first time going out as a couple in public, and the number of paparazzi outside the restaurant wasn’t helping at all. He knew he was acting a bit weird, but he couldn’t get past the old insecurity that he wasn’t good enough for you.

Now, you might be wondering, dear readers, why does the daddiest of all football players feel insecure? Why does the man who won a World Cup at 18 years feel like he’s not good enough? Two words: Serena Blair. (Yeah, I know. I had the same thought. Totally sounds like a pornstar name.)

Now, I don’t want to get into too much about that stanky bitch. Let’s just say that nothing our golden boy did was ever enough. If he bought her a Dior bag, she wanted a Birkin. If he bought her a Cartier bracelet, she wanted a Graff necklace. And so it went, until Tata Fayza intervened and knocked some sense into her boy.

“Kyky, are you okay? You look a bit tense,” the gentle cadence of your voice managed to calm his racing heart. He gave you a shy smile, “Yes, mon amour. I’m fine. I just wanted to apologize to you about the paparazzi.”

"You don't need to apologize for that, babe. It's not like you called them on purpose to be up all in our faces," you replied, trying to calm your jittery boyfriend. Kylian and you met when you slammed into him while playing hide and seek with the children at the Premiers de Cordees association and spilled your vanilla cold brew all over his face and white t-shirt. It was all very dramatic, very much cliché, and of course, it was love at first sight. Sometimes you thought Kylian was a masochist with a very obvious humiliation kink.

The rest was history; you were constantly texting and snapping each other, going on dates incognito so you could stay in your little bubble a little longer. He was the most attentive boyfriend, always making sure that you were comfortable and had everything you needed, despite his busy schedule. He made you feel like a princess, and every day you fell just a little bit harder for this man with the dimpled smile.

Today was a big milestone in your relationship, as you were finally going public with it. For most people, four months probably was too early, but for Kylian Mbappé, who always knew what he wanted, it was nothing. So here you both sat at this fancy restaurant in the middle of Madrid, and your boyfriend was acting as if he was about to be guillotined for starving the French people.

Seeing him so unsure was a rare sight, but you knew why he was so on edge. He told you about his ex one night after he almost had a mental breakdown gifting you the complete set of the MinaLima Edition Harry Potter books. You were in tears because you loved it and he thought you hated it.

"Kylian, what's wrong? You've been acting really off the whole night." Concern laced your voice as you reached for your boyfriend's hand, rubbing circles on the back in an attempt to soothe his anxiety.

"I-I-I'm just really anxious, bébé." he said, his voice strained as he licked his dry lips. Your heart broke seeing your boyfriend like this. I swear to God when I see that bitch it's on sight.

"Why are you anxious, mon coeur?" you inquired softly, your gaze filled with concern as you reached out to touch Kylian's hand.

His eyes flickered with uncertainty, his voice tinged with insecurity as he responded, "I feel like I'm not good enough for you, and you're going to realize that one day and leave me."

"Kylian! Are you out of your mind?" you exclaimed, your tone a mixture of surprise and reassurance. "That's never going to happen. I love you so much, baby. How could you ever think that?"

A heavy sigh escaped Kylian's lips as he continued, his words weighted with the burden of his fame, "Look at my life! I can't even go to a restaurant without being followed by cameras. Every move I make needs to be planned in advance. I can't be spontaneous with you because everything is a security risk."

Your heart ached at his admission, understanding the weight he carried on his shoulders. "You wanna know something, Kyky?" you said softly, your voice filled with sincerity. "Even if you lived in a dingy apartment with fleas and rats, and the only thing we could afford for a date was soggy fries and mayo, I would still be with you because you're the most amazing man I've ever met. I've never felt like this for anyone and-"

"Not even Jungkook?" Kylian interjected, a playful glint in his eye despite his lingering worries.

You chuckled softly, shaking your head. "Ok, woah. Calm down, let's not exaggerate," you teased, trying to lighten the mood.

"Bébé!" Kylian exclaimed, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips.

"I'm messing with you, Ky," you grinned back at him. "But the point is, I love you for you and all the little things that you do for me. And nothing in this world is going to change that. So please, relax mon coeur and let's enjoy the night?"

"I love you too, mon amour," Kylian murmured, his voice filled with gratitude. "Thanks for being there for me, and I'm sorry for-"

"If you don't stop apologizing, I'm going to flash my tits to the paps," you quipped, a mischievous glint in your eye.

"Bébé, what the fuck?" Kylian sputtered, his big, dark brown eyes widening in a mix of shock and amusement.

"Exactly," you replied with a grin. "Now give me a kiss."

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A/N: Okay, so maybe I got a tad carried away with this fic, not gonna lie 😅 But hey, I hope you enjoyed it, my lovely anon, because I had an absolute blast writing it.

[radicalgraff]

Train graff in Rome in memory of 17-year-old Nahel M, who was murdered by French police on June 27 in the western Parisian suburb of Nanterre, sparking a rebellion in cities across France

[theafrochick]

He's not explicitly Muslim until book 2, but book 1 does mention that there are still individual countries with their own laws and rules. It's more likely the comfort and camaraderie was taboo and not the language itself

I won't outright say I feel like this is incorrect because that might be part of it. However, considering there's a throwaway line saying the French don't speak correctly because they teach their children French first and not whatever weird name they give English I feel it has more to do with that. I will also be legitimately surprised if when Alai is shown to be Muslim if there's not some throwaway line about that being frowned upon too since Enders parents being Mormon/Christian respectively was something Graff was throwing shade about.

Just because they CAN still do these things doesn't mean there isn't a push for a global monoculture.

[treetownconfessions]

hes canonically quebecian or whatever the fuck the word is warren graff told me himself

is there any evidence that hes from quebec other than. theres like only two Big French places in the whole world

there isnt evidence about anything about mouse kaboom, hes on screen for about 13 seconds

theres more than 2

[dzamie]

Fun fact! Although it was respelled to suggest Latin roots, the word "photograph" actually comes from the french "faux de graffe," meaning "false illegal street art" (or "false graffiti" to use an Italian loanword).

This is because of an early breakout trend to take a picture of a building, draw some "graffiti" onto the image, and use it to misrepresent the crime rate in the area.

[enkisstories]

Gavin rejoined his friends at the Howling Tree clearing. They needed to discuss their next steps.

Connor: "I wondered why Pontiac was able to negotiate at eye height with the British after he had taken Fort Detroit. I mean, they could just have, you know, not listened to him? I get that a lot from adults myself...”

Hank: “Think, Connor! When DO the adults listen to you?”

Connor: “Mhm... when Dr. Kamski tells the other grown ups to listen.”

Gavin: “That’s it. Pontiac had allied with the French."

Connor: "So you mean all the pack needs to do is make powerful allies, too? People who could rub noses with the president in the White House in Detroit? That might really make a difference!”

Gavin: “Gavin Reed - amabassador of the werebeast nation? I could warm up to that!”

Hank: “The idea of you having diplomatic immunity gives me migraines.”

Connor: “No, that’s fine. The newspaper says President Fillmore considers moving the capital farther south for some time now. A good rampage through Detroit might be just the nudge he needs.”

Hank: “Fillmore doesn’t need a nudge, but a kick in the bottom to get his shit together.”

Kristofer: “Call me naive, Alpha, but I think there’s merit to your cub’s suggestion.”

Connor: “Hear that, Hank? There’s a chance!”

Kristofer: “But first things first! If you cannot even convince Jason Graff and the mining company to respect our territory, there’s no reason to dream about “conquering” Detroit.”

[xtruss]

World's Second-Largest Diamond Found In Botswana

— Farouk Chothia

Botswana 🇧🇼 is One of the World’s Leading Diamond 💎 Producers

The Second-Largest Diamond ever found - a rough 2,492-Carat Stone - has been unearthed in Botswana at a Mine Owned By Canadian Firm Lucara Diamond. It is the biggest find since the 3,106-Carat Cullinan Diamond, Found in South Africa in 1905 and cut into nine separate stones, Many of Which are in the British Crown Jewels.

The diamond was found at Karowe Mine, about 500Km (300 Miles) North of Botswana's Capital, Gaborone. Botswana's government said it was the largest diamond ever discovered in the Southern African State. The Previous biggest Discovery in Botswana was a 1,758-Carat Stone Found at the Same Mine in 2019.

Botswana is one of the World's Biggest Producer of Diamonds, accounting for about 20% of global production. In a statement, Lucara said the stone was "one of the largest rough diamonds ever unearthed". "We are ecstatic about the recovery of this extraordinary 2,492 carat diamond," said Lucara head William Lamb.

The diamond was detected with the use of Lucara's Mega Diamond Recovery X-Ray Technology, said Mr Lamb. It has been used since 2017 to identify and preserve high-value diamonds so that they do not break during ore-crushing processes.

The firm did not give details of the Stone's Gem Quality or its value. The 1,758-carat stone found in 2019 was bought by French fashion brand Louis Vuitton for an undisclosed sum.

A 1,109 Carat Diamond, Unearthed at the Same Mine in 2016, was bought for $53M (£39.5M) by London Jeweller Laurence Graff, Chairman of Graff Diamonds, in 2017. Lucara has 100% Ownership of the Mine in Karowe.

Botswana's government has proposed a law that will ask companies, once granted a license to mine, to sell a 24% Stake to Local Firms if the government does not exercise its option of becoming a shareholder, Reuters news agency reported last month.

[ovo-frenchstyle]

Spot 13- 24/05/2024- part 2/2

[mirandamckenni1]

I Read The Most Misunderstood Philosopher in the World See Dracula's Ex-Girlfriend here - https://ift.tt/szHcko3 Support this show on Patreon - https://ift.tt/Pp0mOEj MUSIC: 'Underwater' and 'Click Synth Soft Bell Piano' by Nina Richards https://ift.tt/KroRMVj BIBLIOGRAPHY: Sara Ahmed, The Cultural Politics of Emotion Lily Alexandre, Fear of Trans Bodies Lily Alexandre, The Feminist to Far-Right Pipeline Fran Amery, “Protecting Children in ‘Gender Critical’ Rhetoric and Strategy: Regulating Childhood for Cisgender Outcomes,” in Journal of Diversity and Gender Studies Mira Bellwether, F*****g Trans Women Talia Mae Bettcher, “Evil Deceivers and Make-Believers,” in Hypatia Haley Marie Brown, “The Forgotten Murders: Gendercide in the Twenty-First Century and the Destruction of the Transgender Body,” in Denial: The Final Stage of Genocide? Shelley Budgeon, “Identity as an Embodied Event,” in Body & Society Judith Butler, Excitable Speech Judith Butler, Gender Trouble Judith Butler, “Imitation and Gender Subordination” Judith Butler, Precarious Life Judith Butler, Who’s Afraid of Gender? Judith Butler, “Performative Acts and Gender Constitution: An Essay in Phenomenology and Feminist Theory,” in Theatre Journal Andrea Long Chu, “Freedom of Sex: The Moral Case for Letting trans Kids Change Their Bodies,” in The New Yorker Caelen Conrad, “Gender Critical: Conversion Therapy” Simone de Beauvoir, The Second Sex Julia Dauksza et al., “Salve Maria, Or Millions Made in Poland,” in VSquare Julia Dauksza et al., “The Golden Boys of Fatima,” in VSquare Julia Dauksza et al., “The Golden Lion Roars from Cracow,” in VSquare Petula Dvorak, “LGBTQ+ Teens Won A Grant for Their School. Adults Sent the Money Back.,” in The Washington Post Michel Foucault, The History of Sexuality Agnieszka Graff and Elzbieta Korolczuk, Anti-Gender Politics in the Populist Moment Mauro Cabal Grinspan et al., “Exploring TERFnesses,” in Journal of Diversity and Gender Studies Virginia Guitzel, “Notes from Brazil,” in Transgender Marxism Sally Haslanger, “Feminism in Metaphysics,” in Resisting Reality Claire C.A. House, “‘I’m Real, Not You’: Roles and Discourse of Trans Exclusionary Women’s and Feminist Movements in Anti-Gender and Right-Wing Populist Politics,” in Journal of Diversity and Gender Studies Innuendo Studios, “Endnote 5: A Case Study in Digital Radicalisation” Eleanor Janega, The Once and Future Sex Julia Kristeva, "Woman Can Never Be Defined," trans. Marilyn A. August, in New French Feminism Harry Lambert, “Rosie Duffield: “You Never Change Sex”,” in The New Statesman Stephanie Mayer and Birgit Sauer, “‘Gender Ideology’ in Austria: Coalitions Around an Empty Signifier,” in Anti-Gender Campaigns in Europe Michael Naas, “Comme si, comme ca,” in Derrida From Now On Leah Owen, “Parasitically occupying bodies: Exploring toxifying securitization in antitrans and genocidal ideologies,” in Peace Review Alison Rumfitt, Brainwyrms Julia Serano, Sexed Up Julia Serano, Whipping Girl Shaun, J.K. Rowling’s New Friends Shaun, Kelly Jay Keen and the Neo-Nazis Shaun, Palestine Laura J. Shepherd and Laura Sjoberg, “Trans-Bodies in/of War(s): Cisprivilege and Contemporary Security Strategy,” in Feminist Review C. Riley Snorton, Black on Both Sides Darin Tenev, “La Déconstruction en enfant: the Concept of Phantasm in the Work of Derrida” Monique Wittig, “One is Not Born A Woman” 00:00 - 02:31 Introduction 02:31 - 04:10 "I'm You From the Future" 04:10 - 10:15 Judith Butler and Performativity 10:15 - 10:42 "Just listen to me!" 10:42 - 20:33 Biology & Social Constructs 20:33 - 36:52 "Politics in the future gets weird!" 36:52 - 55:29 the Anti-Gender Movement 55:29 - 57:08 "The personal is political" 57:08 - 1:04:37 What can we do? 1:04:37 - 1:15:08 This is what we can do. #books #philosophy via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVilpxowsUQ

[paristonkar]

Quand la presse dénigrait le graffiti...

[vivaanndsl]

The World's Most Expensive Watches: Icons of Luxury and Craftsmanship

In the world of haute horology, expensive watches represent the pinnacle of craftsmanship, innovation, and exclusivity. These timepieces are not just instruments for telling time; they are masterpieces that reflect the highest standards of art and engineering. This article explores some of the most expensive watches in the world, highlighting their unique features, craftsmanship, and the prestige they carry.

The Allure of Expensive Watches

Expensive watches are often adorned with precious metals, gemstones, and intricate complications that showcase the watchmaker's skill and creativity. These timepieces are coveted by collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate their rarity, craftsmanship, and the status they confer. Here are some key elements that make these watches exceptionally valuable:

Materials: The use of premium materials like gold, platinum, diamonds, and other precious stones significantly contributes to the value of these watches.

Complications: Features like tourbillons, minute repeaters, perpetual calendars, and moon phases add complexity and exclusivity.

Craftsmanship: The meticulous handcrafting and attention to detail by master watchmakers elevate these timepieces to the realm of art.

Rarity: Limited editions and unique pieces are highly sought after, often fetching astronomical prices at auctions.

The Most Expensive Watches in the World

Graff Diamonds Hallucination - $55 million The Graff Diamonds Hallucination is the epitome of opulence, featuring a kaleidoscope of 110 carats of rare colored diamonds set into a platinum bracelet. Each diamond is meticulously cut and set, making this watch a true masterpiece of jewelry and horology.

Graff Diamonds The Fascination - $40 million Another creation by Graff Diamonds, The Fascination features 152.96 carats of white diamonds and a removable 38.13-carat pear-shaped diamond ring at its center. This multifunctional jewelry piece can be transformed into a ring, offering both versatility and extravagance.

Breguet Grande Complication Marie-Antoinette - $30 million Commissioned by an admirer of the French queen, this watch took over 40 years to complete and was finished long after Marie-Antoinette's death. It features every complication known at the time, housed in a stunning gold case. The watch is a marvel of 18th-century technology and craftsmanship.

Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010 - $31 million The most expensive wristwatch ever sold at auction, this unique Patek Philippe model was created for the brand's 175th anniversary. It features 20 complications, including a grande and petite sonnerie, a minute repeater, and an instantaneous perpetual calendar with a four-digit year display.

Jacob & Co. Billionaire Watch - $18 million Encrusted with 260 carats of emerald-cut diamonds, the Billionaire Watch is a testament to Jacob & Co.'s craftsmanship and bold design. The skeleton face reveals the intricate tourbillon movement, making it as fascinating mechanically as it is visually.

Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona - $17.8 million This iconic Rolex Daytona, once owned by the famous actor Paul Newman, holds the record for the most expensive Rolex ever sold. Its association with Newman, combined with its rarity and pristine condition, contributes to its extraordinary value.

The Craftsmanship Behind These Masterpieces

Creating the world's most expensive watches involves unparalleled craftsmanship and innovation. Master watchmakers spend countless hours designing and assembling these intricate timepieces. Here are some key aspects of the craftsmanship involved:

Hand-Assembling: Each component, often numbering in the hundreds, is meticulously assembled by hand.

Gem Setting: Precious stones are precisely cut and set by expert gemologists, ensuring maximum brilliance and durability.

Finishing: The watch cases and movements undergo extensive finishing processes, including polishing, engraving, and painting, to achieve a flawless appearance.

Testing: These watches undergo rigorous testing for accuracy, durability, and water resistance, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance.

Conclusion

Expensive watches represent the zenith of luxury, craftsmanship, and exclusivity. Whether it's the dazzling array of diamonds on the Graff Diamonds Hallucination or the intricate complications of the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime, these timepieces are more than just watches—they are symbols of status, artistry, and human ingenuity. For collectors and enthusiasts, owning one of these masterpieces is a testament to their appreciation of the finest things in life.