The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has announced unanimously electing Thom Browne as its next Chairman, effective January 1. He succeeds Tom Ford, and will serve a two-year term heading up the trade organization that counts over 450 designers as members. Browne’s career trajectory aligns with the CFDA’s values: He launched his eponymous label in 2003, and has since […]
Even though we’re still stocking up on bags of Halloween candy, it’s somehow time to start thinking about Ho Ho Holiday season. Most retailers already have their holiday displays out, supermarkets are suggesting you start stocking up on seasonal ingredients to avoid the holiday rush (?), and the Hallmark Channel’s annual “Countdown to Christmas” starts October 21st, for […]
Blizzard Entertainment revealed the new name of Overwatch’s cowboy gunslinger, McCree, and he’s now known as Cole Cassidy. According to CNET, the change happened due to a shift at Blizzard following reports of sexual harassment and toxicity in leadership. The new moniker is meant to distance the gunslinger from now-fired Blizzard game designer Jesse McCree, the character’s namesake, […]
A wave of chilly air swept across the Northeast and Midwest just in time for the arrival of astronomical autumn, which started on September 22, but the arrival of astronomical winter on December 21 may not start in a similar fashion. As AccuWeather reports, residents across the Northeast and Midwest will experience a few winter […]
As NBC News reports, a new study by the National Institutes of Health has found that women using chemical hair-straightening products are at a higher risk of uterine cancer than women who don’t. And, researchers noted that Black women may have a higher risk because they are more likely to use such products more frequently. […]
As water levels plummet to record lows in the mighty Mississippi River, some interesting finds have emerged. As the Associated Press (AP) reports, a shipwreck, which archaeologists believe to be a ferry that sunk in the late 1800s to early 1900s, was spotted by a Baton Rouge resident walking along the Louisiana shore of the […]
As WWD reports, on October 17, Sephora’s acquisition from last year, Feelunique.com, will become Sephora.co.uk. British customers will also be able to buy Sephora products on the beauty company’s new website and app, available on both iOS and Android. The website, and popular Sephora App, will offer UK shoppers an extensive range of beauty products from over 1,400 brands in […]
To combat feelings of loneliness and anxiety, a new pilot program in partnership with Joy for All Companion Pets provides lifelike robotic therapy pets to the elderly. “Joy for All Companion Pets are designed to bring comfort, companionship, and fun to elder loved ones. Our interactive cats and pup are all about an ease-of-care and convenience that […]
As the days get shorter and our homes get darker, it’s easy for the dim light and cold weather to put a damper on our moods. If you’re determined to beat the fall and winter blues this year, there are some scientifically-backed methods to try, but you can also adjust your home decor to make […]
Ready for commercials during Stranger Things and Bridgerton? Netflix has announced it will launch a cheaper, ad-supported plan at $6.99 a month starting on November 3rd in the U.S. The streaming giant will still offer ad-free subscriptions, but for people seeking a discount, an average of four to five minutes of ads will be spread […]