Paris: High-end jewelry remains effervescent despite luxury downturn
Paris was packed this month with scores of haute joaillerie collections, from established giants to…
Gold’s record run creates new rulebooks for investors
By Reuters Published October 10, 2025 Investors are testing well-established views about gold, which is surging to new records, as an AI-driven stocks rally and red-hot bitcoin force a rethink of what’s driving one of the world’s oldest asset classes. Gold often appears as a particularly attractive investment in times of uncertainty Gold topped $4,000…
Scientists discover brain circuit that can switch off chronic pain
Pain may be unpleasant, but in most cases it plays a vital, even lifesaving, role. Short bursts of pain act as warning signals that protect us from harm. When you touch a hot pan, stub your toe, or bump your head, your nervous system instantly delivers an “Ow!” that prompts you to pull back before…
Undiz launches new, more modern, and experiential store concept “Blush by Undiz”
Published October 10, 2025 “Blush by Undiz” is the name of the new store concept from lingerie brand Undiz, founded in 2007 and part of the Etam Group. The project, spearheaded by the brand’s managing director Marie Delahaie, forms part of Undiz’s redefinition strategy which it began in 2024. The first Blush by Undiz stores…
Who is AltMat, the Indian sustainable company in which H&M Group is investing?
Published October 10, 2025 H&M Group has become an investor in the Indian company AltMat (Alternative Materials), which specialises in turning agricultural waste into textile products using a technology that combines technical and chemical processes. With this commitment, the Swedish group- owner of H&M, COS, Weekday and Arket– aims to bolster its sustainability credentials. Shikha…
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…
