Paris Fashion Week Thursday: Mugler, Rick Owens, and Schiaparelli
Published October 2, 2025 Paris enjoyed yet another debut Thursday: Miguel Castro Freitas’ respectful couture…
Aries x Absolut Vodka collab revives artist Keith Haring’s famed motifs
Published October 10, 2025 Aries is obviously a much-sought-after brand on the collaboration front (now five in 12 months) and the London luxe streetwear brand’s back, this time teaming up with Absolut Vodka via the of art of the late Keith Haring. Aries The result is a special-edition fashion collection as a tribute to drink…
Scientists unlock nature’s secret to a cancer-fighting molecule
Scientists at UBC Okanagan have discovered how plants create mitraphylline, a rare natural substance with potential anti-cancer properties. Mitraphylline is part of a small family of plant-derived molecules known as spirooxindole alkaloids. These compounds feature unique, “twisted” ring-like chemical structures and are recognized for their strong biological effects, including anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory activity. Until recently,…
They’re smaller than dust, but crucial for Earth’s climate
Smaller than a grain of dust and shaped like minute discs, coccolithophores are microscopic ocean dwellers with an outsized influence on the planet’s climate. These tiny algae remove carbon from seawater, release oxygen, and create delicate calcite plates that eventually sink to the ocean floor. Over time, these plates form chalk and limestone layers that…
MIT’s new precision gene editing tool could transform medicine
A gene-editing approach called prime editing could one day help treat many illnesses by turning faulty genes into healthy ones. However, the technique sometimes introduces small mistakes into DNA, which can occasionally be harmful. Researchers at MIT have now discovered a way to significantly reduce these errors by altering the key proteins that drive the…
Designating English as the Official Language of the United States Could Impact Millions with Limited English Proficiency
Introduction On March 1, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order (EO) 14224 designating English as the official language of the United States. This marks the first time in the country’s history that the U.S. has declared an official language at the federal level. Although the Order does not by itself trigger changes in services provided…
Hat-trick of collabs see Topman, Christian Jeffery, A-Cold-Wall tackle New Yorks Jets, Chicago Bears and Arsenal
Published October 10, 2025 Sports and fashion have always made good team mates when it comes to collaborations so it’s no surprise that three of them have arrived at the retail/promotional turnstiles at once. New York Jets’ Andre Cisco and Will McDonald So let’s start with a re-energised Topman that sees the menswear brand partnering…
Paris department store workers to protest over Shein store
By Reuters Published October 10, 2025 Workers at Parisian department store BHV were set to go on strike on Friday to protest against management and its deal with Shein which would give the fast-fashion retailer a permanent space on the seventh floor. The historic façade of BHV in Paris BHV owner Société des Grands Magasins…
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…
