Jonathan Siboni: Frequent changes in creative leadership won’t drive growth
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published September 29, 2025 After a week in Milan, which…
The Director of a Raunchy 3-Hour Dracula Movie Says AI Is Gross and Slimy. That’s Why He Used It
Clocking in at nearly three hours and abounding with actual AI images (of Count Dracula, of the Romanian warlord Vlad Tepes that inspired the famous vampire, and much, much else), the film seems almost deliberately enervating. In a climate where many in the film and creative industries see generative AI as an affront to both…
The AI Hype Index: Data centers’ neighbors are pivoting to power blackouts
Separating AI reality from hyped-up fiction isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve created the AI Hype Index—a simple, at-a-glance summary of everything you need to know about the state of the industry. Just about all businesses these days seem to be pivoting to AI, even when they don’t seem to know exactly why they’re investing…
Paul Smith unveils Royal Opera House collab, plus latest in Mini link-up
Published October 29, 2025 Paul Smith is known for doing ‘something special’ for the festive season and this year that means a link-up with the Royal Opera House. But at the same time, the designer is also continuing his partnership with BMW’s Mini car marque — so two very different collabs to discover. Paul Smith…
JOOR defines SS26 trends – think retro influence but modern execution
Published October 29, 2025 High-end online wholesale specialist JOOR has released its latest shoppable trends report, covering SS26, and has called out six key trends for the season. It comes on the back of runway shows from the recent Fashion Month and focuses on a bright 1980s colour palette, lightweight leather, the return of the…
Report finds ‘missed opportunities’ into Addenbrooke’s surgeon
Phil Shepka,Cambridgeshire political reporter and Katy Prickett Orthopaedic Academy Kuldeep Stohr was investigated in relation to 700 planned and 100 emergency operations “A series of missed opportunities” have been revealed by an investigation into hundreds of children’s surgeries carried out by a specialist working at a world-renowned NHS hospital. Kuldeep Stohr was suspended by Addenbrooke’s…
Buoyant Next sales power ahead in UK and Europe, raises guidance
Published October 29, 2025 Next’s trading update on Wednesday showed the UK fashion, home and beauty retailer continuing to prosper in a tough environment. The company said that in the 13 weeks to 25 October, Next full-price sales were up 10.5% year on year, £76 million ahead of its guidance of a 4.5% rise. It didn’t give a…
Sir David Attenborough backs bid to buy Rothbury Estate
Evie LakeNorth East and Cumbria John Millard Rothbury Estate in Northumberland is a 15-sq-mile (30-sq-km) tract of former grouse moor, woodland and farmland Sir David Attenborough has championed a bid by conservationists to raise £30m to buy the entirety of a vast upland estate. The Wildlife Trusts and Northumberland Wildlife Trust are attempting to complete…
Adidas running business helped fuel growth in third quarter
By Bloomberg Published October 29, 2025 Adidas AG’s running and football shoes helped propel growth in the third quarter as the German brand looks to build on momentum from its success with retro sneakers like the Samba. Adidas retails its sports apparel and accessories globally – Adidas Both running and football products grew by a…
The huge sums energy firms get to not provide power
Justin RowlattEnvironment Editor BBC It is 1am on 3 June. A near gale force wind is blasting into Scotland. Great weather for the Moray East and West offshore wind farms, you would have thought. The two farms are 13 miles off the north-east coast of Scotland and include some of the biggest wind turbines in…
McCartney, Rabanne capsules star in Net-A-Porter seasonal campaign
Published October 28, 2025 Net-A-Porter has unveiled its 2025 Holiday campaign, headlined by not one but two exclusive capsule collections, from Stella McCartney and Rabanne. Net-A-Porter The wider campaign spotlights the “ultimate partywear edit featuring timeless silhouettes and elegant accessories perfect for occasions, from cocktail parties to intimate soirées this festive season”. The McCartney capsule…
