Marie Claire Taiwan updated its 'Women Around the World' column on October 17, compiling October issue content from sister publications in Korea, France, and Spain. The roundup spans artistic creation, film performance, and athlete mental health, outlining diverse interpretations of what it means to succeed.
The Korean edition profiles Korean artist Oh Min, who has worked in Amsterdam for seventeen years. Moving from music and graphic design into visual art, he developed 'time-based installations' blending video, sound, and dance. The French edition centers on actress Léa Seydoux, whose new project 'L'Inconnue' explores identity and the complexities of intimate relationships. She described 'authenticity' and 'conviction' as the foundation of her craft.
Spain's October issue turns to Arequipa, Peru, documenting a food culture built around fermented black corn chicha and traditional eateries called picanterías. This tradition was designated part of Peru's national cultural heritage in 2014, and a local women's association continues to record and pass down recipes today.
The column also marks the October 16 birthday of tennis player Naomi Osaka, revisiting her 2021 withdrawal from the French Open over mental health concerns—a decision that sparked debate at the time but brought greater attention to athlete wellbeing. Though these stories span different fields, they converge on a shared idea: achievement may not follow a single standard, and perseverance paired with honest self-reflection could be the common thread running through them all.
