Ralph Lauren names former Burberry CEO as new lead independent director
Ralph Lauren announced on Friday the appointment of Angela Ahrendts to the role of lead independent…
the fatal toll of plastic revealed
Helen BriggsBBC environment correspondent Getty Images A seal pup entangled in plastic on a beach Scientists have analysed 10,000 marine animal autopsies to understand how plastic ingestion leads to death. The study found seabirds face extreme risk after swallowing just 23 pieces of plastic, giving them a 90% chance of dying. Marine mammals reach similar…
Accelerate enterprise solutions with agentic AI-powered consulting: Introducing AWS Professional Service Agents
AWS Professional Services set out to help organizations accelerate their cloud adoption with expert guidance and proven methodologies. Today, we’re at a pivotal moment in consulting. Just as cloud computing transformed how enterprises build technology, agentic AI is transforming how consulting services deliver value. We believe in a future where intelligent agents work alongside expert…
Aritzia to open new Flatiron flagship
Published November 17, 2025 Aritzia is expanding its New York footprint with the opening of a new Flatiron flagship boutique on Friday, November 21 at 115 Fifth Avenue. Aritzia to open new Flatiron flagship – Aritzia Located just a few blocks from the retailer’s original Flatiron boutique, which debuted in 2015, the new space is…
Fashion executives are projecting more price increases next year
By Bloomberg Published November 17, 2025 Nearly three quarters of fashion executives expect to hike prices next year as tariffs and rising costs weigh on the industry, according to a report by McKinsey & Co. Apparel prices could go up in the coming year That’s a big jump from a year earlier when only about…
The retail recruitment crisis: what the fashion industry must rethink to attract talent
Published November 17, 2025 Whom to recruit, and how? How can the industry attract young workers? Are they really as lazy as they are said to be? These questions are preoccupying the fashion industry. They were addressed at the Assises académiques de la mode organised by the Fédération Française du Prêt-à-porter Féminin, held on November…
Explore new ways to plan and book travel with AI in Search
Then, AI Mode will show you a curated list to choose from, with direct links so you can finalize your booking through partners like OpenTable, Resy, Tock, Ticketmaster, StubHub, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, Booksy, Fresha and Vagaro. Agentic booking for restaurants is rolling out this week on AI Mode in the U.S. (no Labs opt-in required),…
Animals are developing the same chronic diseases as humans
Across the globe, a wide range of animals, including household pets, livestock, and marine species, are developing serious health problems such as cancer, obesity, diabetes, and degenerative joint disease. These non-communicable diseases (NCDs) chronic diseases are becoming increasingly common, yet the scientific community still lacks broad, interdisciplinary research that explains why they are rising in…
Pauline Quirke still funny and recognises us say family, in dementia update
Helen BushbyCulture reporter ‘She’s still the funniest person in the world,’ Pauline’s son told BBC Breakfast “She’s still funny, she’s talking, she’s happy.” Birds of a Feather actress Pauline Quirke was diagnosed with dementia in 2021. Her family, who are unsure what stage she is at, have spoken of their “disbelief” at the time. Despite…
Gosha Rubchinskiy returns with new, eponymous collection
Published November 17, 2025 Russian designer Gosha Rubchinskiy, who had disappeared off fashion’s radar this past year, has returned with a new, eponymous collection. Menswear by Gosha Rubchinskiy – Gosha Rubchinskiy The first looks are all menswear, though Rubchinskiy claims to have plans to start expanding this fall into outerwear, womenswear, and more experimental directions, with the long-term ambition…
The State of AI: How war will be changed forever
Helen Warrell, FT investigations reporter It is July 2027, and China is on the brink of invading Taiwan. Autonomous drones with AI targeting capabilities are primed to overpower the island’s air defenses as a series of crippling AI-generated cyberattacks cut off energy supplies and key communications. In the meantime, a vast disinformation campaign enacted by…
