Founder Ahlem Manai-Platt talks new Ahlem store in Los Angeles
Published October 1, 2025 Nine years after opening her first store in Venice, Los Angeles,…
Why brands are hyping well-worn, heritage hand-me downs
By Bloomberg Published October 10, 2025 Although it took until October, fall has finally arrived in New York City. The signs are everywhere: The streets no longer harbour that rich, gourmet cheese aroma of rotting garbage. Everyone says they’re excited to make dinner plans, but no one has an open evening until November. High school kids…
Better Cotton launches new on-product labelling for consumers
Published October 10, 2025 Better Cotton is introducing new on-product labelling in stores to certify to consumers the proportion of BCI cotton contained in each item and will adopt the name ‘BCI Cotton.’ BCI Cotton Since its launch sixteen years ago, BCI has built a network of 1.4 million approved cotton growers worldwide, supported in…
Vivienne Westwood show to open Riyadh Fashion Week, event has international labels for first time
Published October 10, 2025 The Vivienne Westwood label will host its first-ever fashion show in the Middle East as part of Riyadh Fashion Week this month with it debuting there on 16 October. The show will be staged at a Palm Grove in Riyadh. Vivienne Westwood Company CEO Carlo D’Amario said the label is working…
Green turtle bounces back from brink in conservation ‘win’
Helen BriggsBBC environment correspondent Getty Green turtles are large sea turtles found in tropical and subtropical oceans, known for their plant-based diet and reliance on beaches for nesting The green turtle has been rescued from the brink of extinction in what scientists are calling a major conservation victory. Once hunted extensively for turtle soup, its…
Mental health: Everton fan Sam talks about support from club
Sam, a lifelong Everton fan, opens up to Toffees vice-captain James Tarkowski about his mental health struggles – and how Everton in the Community has helped turn his life around. If you have been affected by issues raised in this video, there is information and support available on BBC Action Line. Source link
Prince William’s emotional moment in campaign to prevent suicide
Sean CoughlanRoyal correspondent Reuters Prince William says he wants to take action on “the heartbreaking and preventable tragedy of suicide” The Prince of Wales was visibly moved as he heard first hand about the devastating impact of suicide, having to pause during a conversation with Rhian Mannings, whose husband took his own life. Rhian has…
Menopause spotlight on women from ethnic minority communities
Jenny ReesWales health correspondent Bami Adenipekun Bami Adenipekun said when women are given the right type of support for their menopause symptoms, they can soar rather than feel oppressed. “When the menopause enlightenment happened, non-white women were still not part of the conversation,” said Bami Adenipekun. The 49-year old equity consultant said she considers her…
‘Sword Dragon’ ichthyosaur had enormous eyes and a lethal snout
A reconstruction of what the Xiphodracon may have looked like Bob Nicholls Meet the “Sword Dragon”, a newly-named species of ichthyosaur – predatory prehistoric reptiles that dominated the oceans while dinosaurs ruled the land. The beautifully-preserved fossilised skeleton was found on the UK’s Jurassic Coast near an area called Golden Cap back in 2001, and…
How singer Calum Scott stays grounded
Singer-songwriter Calum Scott speaks about resilience and staying grounded for World Mental Health Day. Source link
Deeny’s dozen: The 12 best shows in international runway season
Published October 9, 2025 This was clearly the most important season this century, with some 15 designer debuts at major marques. Here, in alphabetical order, is my personal pick for the dozen best shows of the four-week international fashion runway season. Four of my favorites were by debutants; half of them are by female designers….
