Isabelle Karamooz

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Isabelle Karamooz, Founder of FQM is originally from Versailles, France. Isabelle harbored a lifelong fascination with exploring the world. Her journey began at 17 when she seized the opportunity to study abroad in Rhonda, Spain, igniting a passion for travel that took her across continents. From vibrant Hong Kong to picturesque Ireland, from the historic streets of Italy to the enchanting landscapes of Morocco, she embraced diverse cultures and experiences, truly embodying the spirit of a global citizen. After several years of exploration, Isabelle found a sense of home in Los Angeles, where she immersed herself in the vibrant cultural scene while working at the French Consulate. With a deep-seated love for the arts and history, she pursued her academic endeavors, earning a Bachelor's degree in History from the University of California, Berkeley. Furthering her dedication to education, she has studied to pursue a Master's program in teaching at the University of Southern California, eventually sharing her knowledge and passion as a French instructor for aspiring students at UNLV and CSN in Nevada. Driven by her passion for storytelling and cultural exchange, Isabelle founded French Quarter Magazine, where she serves as the Editor-in-Chief. In this role, she orchestrates the publication's diverse content, from conducting interviews and pitching story ideas to capturing captivating moments through photography. Currently, she is channeling her creative energies into her first English-language work, a novel that delves into the compelling life of Coco Chanel. Filled with adventure, intrigue, and a touch of romance, her debut novel promises to captivate readers with its rich tapestry of history and emotion.

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Sep 25, 2026 ∙ 3 min

France and Liberia: A Diplomatic Moment in New York

An encounter between Emmanuel Macron and Joseph Nyuma Boakai offers a glimpse of the personal diplomacy taking place around UNGA81. NEW YORK — September 2026 The United Nations General Assembly is defined publicly by speeches, but much of diplomacy happens elsewhere. It happens in corridors, bilateral meetings, receptions, side events and brief encounters between leaders whose countries may be separated by geography but connected through international institutions, economic interests and...

Sep 25, 2026 ∙ 4 min

When Cultural Heritage Becomes Diplomacy

In New York, a high-level gathering led by Ghana brought presidents, ministers and international institutions together around one of cultural diplomacy’s most difficult questions: what happens when heritage taken from a people is asked to return home? NEW YORK — September 23, 2026 On the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, an unusually consequential cultural conversation unfolded away from the General Assembly Hall. It was not simply about museums, collections or the...

Sep 16, 2026 ∙ 4 min

Behind the doors of the world's great luxury houses

Luxury is most often encountered at the end of a very long journey. We see the finished handbag beneath the lights of a boutique, the watch resting perfectly inside its case, the bottle of Champagne presented at dinner, or the immaculate pair of shoes whose apparent simplicity conceals hours of highly specialized work. What we rarely see is everything that came before: the workshop, the archive, the vineyard, the inherited gesture, and the craftspeople whose expertise can take years sometimes...