Vipology Staff Writer

After Nearly 30 Years, Marc Jacobs Finds a New Home

Designer Marc Jacobs

It’s the end of an era — a 29-year-long one. As Fashionista reports, on May14, LVMH announced it had entered into a definitive agreement to sell the Marc Jacobs brand to WHP Global, the firm behind labels including Vera Wang, Rag & Bone and G-Star. G-III Apparel Group will also join WHP Global in ownership of the brand through a newly […]

It’s National BBQ Day, and May is National BBQ Month – Let’s Get Grillin’!

BBQ Ribs on a plate

May 16th is National BBQ day – but really, the entire month of May is devoted to celebrating the cherished American tradition that is the art of the Barbecue, so go ahead and get grillin’! The mysterious “Barbecue Council” (mysterious, because no one seems to know where the council came from or that it exists) […]

If You’re Pre-Ordering the New Google Fitbit Air, You Can Get a Free Band

Google store display of Fitbit health watches

Google’s new Fitbit Air, the $99.99 screenless fitness tracker, comes out on May 26th. It’s the company’s first Fitbit release in four years, and you can use it on iOS or Android phones without a paid subscription if all you want to do is track activities, sleep, and basic health metrics (heart rate, breathing rate, […]

May is Arthritis Awareness Month – Here are some of the Best Exercises to Help

May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. The month is an opportunity to educate the public about the growing prevalence of arthritis and encourage lifestyle choices that can help prevent it. During Arthritis Awareness Month, people learn about the different types of arthritis, their causes, symptoms, and treatments. They also share resources and information with their patients and […]

If You Want to Know the Temperature, Listen to a Cricket

Cricket on the ground

We all know the evening sound of a cricket. Did you know the number of cricket chirps report the temperature? It’s true! Here’s how to use the “cricket thermometer” method, according to our tried and true, The Farmer’s Almanac: The Cricket as a Thermometer Crickets are cold-blooded and take on the temperature of their surroundings. Back in […]

Lucky Brand declares Coke is “The Real Thing”

Young woman smiles while holding can of coca-cola

Coke is “the real thing,” according to Lucky Brand. As WWD reports, the Authentic Brands Group and Catalyst Brands-owned denim brand debuted a new collaboration with Coca-Cola last week. “In a modern tribute to Americana style, this collection lives at the intersection of heritage and culture, where genuine confidence looks better than manufactured perfection,” Lucky Brand stated. Spanning men’s and […]

Now is the time to Safely prepare for Pool Season

Cartoon overview of Pool with Hello Summer written in the water

The official kick off to summer happens every Memorial Day weekend. You’re rarin’ to get outside, so naturally you want to get your pool ready for a season full of sunbathing, Marco Polo, and cannon ball jumps. But remember, safety first.  Below is Safewise’s checklist for making sure you have a safe, as well as […]

How to Reduce Your Cat’s (and Your Own) Stress During Vet Visits

Scared cat emerging from cat carrier in car

Cats usually get completely stressed out when having to visit the vet for any reason, and since you love your furry feline friend, that obvious distress, stresses you out as well. According to the VCA Animal Hospitals, the reasons are simple to understand.  Cats are very attached to their home territory, and most of our […]

Anthony Rubio’s 2026 Pet Gala is Not To Be Missed!

Yorkshire Terrier dressed as a dandy with sunglasses, beret, and coat

The Pet Gala, to be held this year on May 18, will showcase show-stopping designs inspired by the 2026 Met Gala, recreated exclusively for dogs by renowned Pet Couturier Anthony Rubio. The event, dubbed “Pet Fashion’s Biggest Night,” benefits AKC’s Museum of the Dog. This year’s event (with location TBA) will unfold across “three beautifully […]

It’s Time to Clean and Refinish Your Wood Deck before Summer

Wood deck in process of getting re-stained with stain and brush

If the winter has left your wood deck looking weathered, worn and shabby and you’ve been ignoring it ever since, now is when you need to get your deck ship-shape before you start the summer outdoor entertaining season. The Best Time to Prep Your Deck Experts say that the best time to prepare your deck […]