In a deal that feels like a page out of “Kinky Boots,” the Broadway musical that earned star Billy Porter a Best Actor Tony Award for his role as “Lola,” couture shoe designer Jimmy Choo has announced a new capsule collection with Porter. Just in time for Pride month, the collection promises to “celebrate the […]
In March and April, when COVID-19 vaccinations were starting to keep older adults out of the hospital, more and more children between 12 and 17 years old were being admitted. Many were seriously sick: around one-third of kids in this age group who were in the hospital for COVID-19 this year were in the intensive […]
Etsy announced its plans to acquire the secondhand fashion marketplace Depop for $1.6 billion, in a deal that, according to the New York Times, is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021. And CNBC‘s coverage included a statement from Etsy CEO Josh Silverman which read, “Depop’s world-class management team and employees have done a fantastic job […]
Ah, June. School’s out, the days are long, and the weather’s getting toasty. We get it—your vacation is beckoning. But before you slather yourself with SPF 75 and reach for a margarita, do yourself a favor and tackle a few maintenance projects. A little pain now means a big gain later—you’ll ensure your home runs smoothly through the dog […]
June is the unofficial start of summer, which officially kicks off on June 20th. But why quibble? School’s out, temps are heating up to scorcher levels, and ice cream sounds pretty good from the start of the month on. The Wendy’s fast food chain doles out big discounts pretty regularly through its app in an […]
Apple’s annual developer extravaganza, the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), is finally here, kicking off with the keynote presentation on June 7th at 1PM ET. Like last year, the WWDC will be an entirely digital and online-only event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and for the keynote, that means we can likely expect another tightly produced […]
The world has changed, and over the years, so has Pride. A global pandemic and a transformative movement for racial justice and inclusivity have shifted how we value each other and think about Pride 2021 in even more purposeful ways. As part of its ongoing commitment to LGBTQ+ in the workplace and communities, Shake Shack […]
To honor and recognize the importance of Pride month, Microsoft, one of the largest tech companies in the world, has announced it’s walking the talk with a company-wide global Pride initiative. The company released a statement that said, “Pride at Microsoft is a grassroots phenomenon created by employees across all continents. It’s an opportunity to […]
Fashion shows are back, and the industry can’t wait to use their passports as they flock to the Italian lagoon this Summer. Both Valentino and Saint Laurent have shows scheduled in Venice in July, according to WWD. Saint Laurent will unveil its spring 2022 menswear collection with a physical show in Venice on July 14, featuring a large-scale site-specific installation […]
A new study conducted by online pharmacy and lab Valisure claims several popular brands of sunscreen contain traces of a chemical tied to blood cancers including leukemia. According to the study results, benzene, a known carcinogen, was found in 78 of nearly 300 sprays and lotions tested — about 27% — including products sold by […]