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Céline Dion and guests at Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris
Le Défilé · L’Oréal ParisParis
Model in red at Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris
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L’Oréal Paris at the Eiffel Tower
The Paris perspective.

Event / Beauty · Montréal

From Paris to Montréal

L’Oréal Paris brought the spirit of Le Défilé to Canada; an evening centred on individuality and self expression.

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Monsef Derraji

Québec politician · MNA for Nelligan

Monsef Derraji represents Nelligan in Québec’s National Assembly. In this conversation, Chaima Yakrou looks beyond the public mandate to the journey, convictions and person behind the elected role.

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L'Autre Face.

Because every story has another side.

CY Insiders · Beyond the headline

Created by Chaima Yakrou in collaboration with Radio Azul International in Montréal, L'Autre Face brings voices from the diaspora and Québec into conversation. Beyond titles and public appearances, influential guests reveal the person, the perspective and the story behind the name.

Interviews · Video · Radio · Diaspora & Québec

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CY Insiders is an independent editorial platform founded by Chaima Yakrou, based in Montréal. It covers fashion, beauty, luxury, culture, people and events; the rooms, the conversations and the people worth knowing.

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