Saudi Arabia’s 'The Line' and architectural megalomania -

Saudi Arabia’s 'The Line' and architectural megalomania

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Stretching for 170 kilometres and soaring 500 metres into the sky, how does The Line rank among the most grandiose architectural efforts in history? The story behind a Vogue editor's beloved Chanel jacket; and who wields the real influence when it comes to the world of social media food influencers?

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