Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published September 25, 2025 The new-season period is a strategic moment for fashion brands, particularly for outerwear labels, which view collaborations as a way to offer exclusive pieces and capture consumers’ attention. K-Way x Soeur: technical know-how and elegance The K-Way x Soeur collection – DR Italian brand K-Way, founded…
Published September 25, 2025 Three cohesive, cool and unexpected collections from Prada, Max Mara and Boss were timely reminders of why one comes to Milan — to see clothes of great distinction and impeccable finish that set global trends. Prada: do not go gently into the night Prada Spring/Summer 2026 – DR In case one…
Rob Sissons, East Midlands health correspondent BBC Jordan was one of the first donors to give stem cells at the new centre, which collects cells for NHS transplants from people across the UK The UK’s first stem cell collection centre strictly dedicated to transplants has started welcoming donors. The Anthony Nolan Cell Collection Centre, based…
Published September 25, 2025 Digital resale fashion platform Depop has introducing Outfits, a all-new in-app tool “designed to empower users to style, plan, and experiment with their personal looks, using real inventory from the marketplace”. “Among the first of its kind in the resale space”, Depop said the launch marks a “pivotal step in its…
Published September 25, 2025 Banana Republic introduced on Thursday a new destination celebrating the brand’s most iconic vintage pieces from the ’70s, ’80s, and ‘90s. Banana Republic Archive launches to celebrate its heritage. – Banana Republic Dubbed “Banana Republic Archive”, the initiative features limited-edition drops and immersive storytelling, debuting alongside Abandoned Republic, a digital collection of catalogs…
Published September 25, 2025 Kate Spade New York has unveiled its Fall 2025 global campaign, “Spark Something Beautiful,” with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Laufey and model Reign Judge making their debut for the brand. Laufey joins Ice Spice, Charli D’Amelio in Kate Spade New York’s fall 2025 campaign. – Kate Spade New York They join returning faces…
Published September 25, 2025 Memo Paris has tapped French painter and illustrator Jean Jullien for a fresh take on one of its most beloved fragrances, Odéon. Memo Paris’s Odéon X Jean Jullien collaboration – Courtesy The collaboration sees the Parisian perfumer relaunch the scent—first introduced five years ago—in a limited-edition bottle adorned with Jullien’s signature…
Justin RowlattClimate Editor BBC One morning last year, John Gladwin opened the cupboard under his kitchen sink and discovered a bag of soil he’d been storing there was torn to shreds. Days later he noticed a pungent smell too. It was musty and slightly astringent, not unlike the communal bin area in his block of…
Michael BuchananSocial affairs correspondent Samaritans Samaritans volunteer James Watkins says concerns over proposed branch closures are “falling on deaf ears” Hundreds of Samaritans volunteers say they will leave the suicide prevention charity if plans to close more than 100 branches are supported at a meeting this weekend. Some opponents of the changes fear an exodus…
Published September 26, 2025 Milan Fashion Week, dedicated to women’s ready-to-wear for spring/summer 2026, cast the spotlight on the heavyweights of Made in Italy on Thursday. In the afternoon, following Max Mara and Prada, it was the turn of Emporio Armani, Moschino and Roberto Cavalli to make their voices heard, loud and clear. They delivered…
