Tomo Koizumi’s New York Fashion Week 2019 debut was the stuff of fashion fairy tales. At the lower level of Marc Jacobs’s Madison Avenue store, fashion industry insiders lined up against the wall in the standing-room only show to witness Tokyo-based designer Koizumi’s first-ever runway show. Koizumi, who has designed pieces for Lady Gaga and […]
Beating the cold winters is all about indulging in cozy textures and warm hues, along with keeping our interiors airy and fresh. Decoist offers up ten simple ways to enjoy those snowy mornings and frosty evenings without losing our inner glow. 1. Cozy Winter Throws Winter is the time to pamper yourself with soft, cozy […]
Women’s Wear Daily reports that the CFDA has selected Pose star Billy Porter as the only ambassador for New York Fashion Week Men’s shows. Porter’s duties at fashion week, running from Feb. 4 to 6, include attending runway shows and “interacting” with designers he may collaborate with in the future. “I have always used clothes […]
Much like last year’s Transparency 2.0 trend, consumer purchasing power continues to motivate changes in the food, beverage and body care industries, as shoppers expect more from the brands and businesses they choose to support. In 2019, thoughtful consideration behind purchases moves beyond (but doesn’t exclude!) environmental stewardship and animal welfare, and becomes more people-focused. […]
Plastic is a part of everyday life for most people. It can be found in everything from food packaging and cosmetics to toys. When you guzzle bottled water, you may be getting more than H2O. On the heels of a recent study that found 93 percent of bottled water contained signs of contamination with microplastics, […]
“The more we share our power, the stronger we all become. What is your real power?” That’s the mantra behind Aerie’s #AerieREAL Role Model campaign, and it works. When Aerie introduced its first-ever #AerieREAL Role Model back in 2016, naming plus-size model Iskra Lawrence as face of the brand, it changed expectations for marketing lingerie. […]
CNBC reports that Google’s sister company Verily wants to make a smart shoe that can track weight and monitor falls. The company has allegedly been looking for partners to develop this shoe and bring it to market, but it’s very early in the process. Fall detection, as in, automatically alerting people when you’ve “fallen and […]
When it comes to building the interior of a spacecraft, engineers often prioritize function over aesthetics, focusing on materials and hardware that are both safe and effective for executing the vehicle’s intended mission. Up until now, astronauts have mostly experienced short trips to space, usually lasting less than a year. Because of this, spacecraft interiors […]
FamilyTreeDNA, a popular at-home DNA test, is working with the FBI to help the agency solve violent crimes, the company acknowledged in a statement. The policy appears to go beyond the privacy rules generally laid out by other major DNA testing companies. In its statement, the company said the laboratory that performs DNA tests […]
Gucci’s creative director, Alessandro Michele, has a fascination with old Hollywood glamour and he doesn’t care who knows it. Recent collections have included nods to iconic Los Angeles landmarks like the Chateau Marmont and Paramount Studios. Last year the design house even held a party for the new faces of its Guilty fragrances inside the Hollywood […]