The beloved NYC-based designer Sandy Liang debuted her first-ever bridal collection with a capsule of four dresses and three veils. The dresses are each aptly named after four princesses – Diana, Mononoke, Kaguya, and Peach. The capsule is a nod to Liang’s playful tendencies but are all rooted in beautiful hand construction and made in […]
Bad Bunny and David Grutman open a Japanese-inspired steakhouse and lounge in Miami
Miami’s thriving Brickell neighborhood has new dining options thanks to Bad Bunny, David Grutman, and Groot Hospitality. The award-winning and world’s most streamed recording artist and the restauranteur just opened their collaborative new restaurant Gekkō. Gekkō —from Japanese to English as “moonlight” — is also home to a dedicated lounge by the same name, bringing […]
California sets Ambitious Goals in the Race for Offshore Wind Energy
California has set a hugely ambitious goal to build up its offshore wind industry. The Golden State is aiming to reach 25,000 megawatts of offshore wind capacity by 2045, about as much as all of Europe has today. The target, set by the California Energy Commission last week, is the biggest commitment any state has […]
The Story of St. Roch, the Patron Saint of Dogs
August 16th is St. Roch’s Day, or The Feast of St. Roch, celebrating the patron Saint of Dogs. Here’s the story behind the story…. According to The Catholic Company, St. Roch (c.1295 – 1327), also known as St. Rocco, was a nobleman from Montpellier, France, the only son of the wealthy governor of the city. […]
New Study Reveals that Lifestyle may be More Important than Age in Determining Dementia Risk
Individuals with no dementia risk factors, such as smoking, diabetes or hearing loss, have similar brain health as people who are 10 to 20 years younger than them, according to a new Baycrest study. As Science Daily reports, the study found that a single dementia risk factor could reduce cognition by the equivalent of up […]
Beloved and Innovative Fashion Designer Issey Miyake has Passed Away
Issey Miyake, the influential Japanese designer known for his pleated creations and innovative thinking, died earlier this month at age 84, the Miyake Design Studio announced last week. As Fashionista reports, Miyake passed away on August 5 following a battle with liver cancer, his office confirmed to various news outlets, adding that a private funeral […]
Here’s What You Need to Know about the New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
Samsung unveiled a bevy of new tech at its virtual Galaxy Unpacked event last week. In total the tech giant dropped five new gadgets: Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. Here’s what the experts say you need to know about the […]
PS Season is already here with the Return of Pumpkin Spice Oreo Cookies for the First Time Since 2017
Oreo prides itself on its parade of neverending new flavors and varieties. According to Food & Wine, already in 2022 alone, we’ve covered limited edition runs of Oreo Pride packs, a new ice cream-inspired Neapolitan flavor, and a truly bizarre Ritz cracker and Oreo cookie mashup. But though Oreo is consistently looking for new buzzworthy […]
Here’s What You Need To Know about the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
Samsung unveiled a bevy of new tech at its virtual Galaxy Unpacked event last week. In total the tech giant dropped five new gadgets: Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. Here’s what the experts say you need to know about the […]