Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, working with the genetic testing company 23andMe, have pinpointed regions of the human genome linked to cannabis use. Their discoveries reveal new genetic connections to psychiatric, cognitive, and physical health, offering insights that could eventually guide prevention and treatment strategies for cannabis use disorder….
By AFP Published October 19, 2025 Thieves wielding power tools raided the Louvre in broad daylight Sunday, taking just seven minutes to grab some of France’s priceless crown jewels, but dropping a gem-encrusted crown as they fled, officials and sources said. AFP Authorities recovered the 19th-century crown — damaged — near the museum. The spectacular…
Gucci owner Kering has agreed to sell its beauty business to L’Oreal for 4 billion euros ($4.66 billion), the company said on Sunday. Source link
Published October 19, 2025 This holiday season, consumers plan to spend less and shop more strategically, according to Deloitte’s 2025 Holiday Retail Survey. Holiday spending expected to fall 10%: Deloitte – Saks Fifth Avenue The report forecasts that consumers will spend an average of $1,595 this season, a 10% decline year-over-year, marking the first significant…
Published October 19, 2025 Amorepacific is bringing K-beauty to New York with Seoul in the City, its first-ever multi-brand pop-up experience in partnership with Sephora. Amorepacific and Sephora open K-beauty pop-up in New York. – Amorepacific Running October 24 and 25 at 45 West 25th Street, the pop-up will showcase four of Amorepacific’s leading skincare…
Published October 19, 2025 British jewelry brand Astrid & Miyu is strengthening its foothold in the United States with the launch of a new store on New York City’s Madison Avenue opening Monday. Astrid & Miyu store in Cardiff. – Astrid & Miyu The new 1134 Madison Avenue boutique follows Astrid & Miyu’s signature London…
By AFP Published October 19, 2025 In fashion at the moment, as seen on catwalks: frills, corsets, big shoulder pads, and “naked dresses”. Out of fashion: employing women as chief designers. See fashion showBottega Veneta – Spring-Summer2026 – Womenswear – Italie – Milan – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight In the most recent Spring-Summer 2026 womenswear Fashion Weeks in…
Published October 19, 2025 From October 14 to 17, the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site became (for the last time) the stage for the 080 Barcelona Fashion catwalk, which in its 36th edition brought together 24 brands and welcomed more than 11,000 attendees. The event was defined by synergies and new formats, and by a…
By Bloomberg Published October 19, 2025 Kering SA is in talks to sell its beauty business to L’Oréal SA in a deal worth about $4 billion, according to the Wall Street Journal. Gucci The deal could be announced as soon as next week, the newspaper added, citing people familiar with the matter. The potential sale…
Published October 19, 2025 The 40th International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Accessories in Hyères concluded on Saturday with an awards ceremony at Villa Noailles that crowned Swiss-Chilean designer Lucas Emilio Brunner. A look by Lucas Emilio Brunner – ph DM Despite a severe budget crisis, the event — made possible by the steadfast support…
