For centuries, astronomers have puzzled over the origins of one of the universe’s oldest and densest stellar systems, known as globular clusters. Now, a University of Surrey-led study published in Nature has finally solved the mystery using detailed simulations – while also uncovering a new class of object that could already be in our own…
Unlike conventional phases of matter, the so-called non-equilibrium quantum phases are defined by their dynamical and time-evolving properties — a behavior that cannot be captured by traditional equilibrium thermodynamics. One particularly rich class of non-equilibrium states arises in Floquet systems — quantum systems that are periodically driven in time. This rhythmic driving can give rise…
Published September 12, 2025 For its latest show, the house of Calvin Klein took us to an art foundation in East Village, which back in the founder’s glory days of purist minimalism was the neighborhood that gave birth to punk rock. A look from the Calvin Klein spring/summer 2026 show in New York – Courtesy…
Published September 12, 2025 Holiday retail sales in the United States are expected to rise between 2.9% and 3.4% this year, according to Deloitte’s annual holiday retail forecast, signaling a slowdown compared to last season’s 4.2% growth. Holiday retail sales to climb up to 3.4%: Deloitte. – Michael Kors The firm’s retail and consumer products…
Published September 12, 2025 Dior has named Greta Lee as its newest brand ambassador for the collections designed by Jonathan Anderson. Dior names Greta Lee as brandambassador. – Dior The American actress, acclaimed for her moving performance in Celine Song’s “Past Lives” and more recently in Kent Jones’ “Late Fame, has emerged as one of…
Our new Google DeepMind image generation and editing model (fondly known as Nano Banana) in the Gemini app opens up a whole wide world of possibility. Want to turn your pet into a tiny figurine, or a video game character? Sure. Eager to have a tea party with your younger self? You’re in luck: This…
Published September 12, 2025 The opening of the Stone Island flagship store in Hangzhou coincides with a period of profound transformation in consumer behavior. The return of rationalism and the rise of the performance wardrobe concept mean people are increasingly valuing the long-term worth of clothing, material innovation, and a sense of community over simply…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published September 12, 2025 Christian Dior is about to start a fresh chapter under new creative director Jonathan Anderson, and has been adding to and reorganising its senior staff. Notably in the communications department, which the LVMH group’s star label has strengthened by hiring Peter Utz, who has worked in the…
Published September 12, 2025 Digital fashion/lifestyle giant ASOS has appointed its first Customer & Commercial executive VP and has also become the first UK & European wholesaler for Australian fashion brand I.Am.Gia. First, that newly-created appointment sees Ben Blake (above) joining to lead and combine Global Commercial & Trading, Customer, ASOS Media Group (AMG), and Customer…
Published September 12, 2025 New York City fashion brand Aimé Leon Dore has launched two mainline collections exclusively across global fashion websites Mr Porter and Net-A-Porter. Designed to bring the brand’s “distinct rhythm of modern prep, street influence and timeless spirit to its global audiences”, the collections aim to showcase the brand’s “signature balance of comfort…
