OpenAI is pushing the new group chat feature as a way for people to collaborate at work and school, as well as a way for friends to make decisions on things like dinner destinations, vacations, and the like. Search, image and file uploading, image generation, and voice dictation are all included in group chats with ChatGPT, powered by GPT-5.1 Auto, which automatically shunts requests to the best model (i.e., instant, thinking, or a legacy model for free tier users) for the task.
On Snotmotions subject matter Kate says: "The aesthetics of sport, the motion and movements in sport, and the fact that there isn't much talking is very interesting from an animation point of view." Tennis is known for powered pitches and anime-fight-scene-like grunting; a ripe playground for Snotmotion's N° 02 short. "Animating a tennis serve was surprisingly tricky, but it forced us to study the timing and rhythm of the action in a new way," Jordy says. Paying close attention to timing, both Kate and Jordy switch hats from animators to foley artists. "We sit upstairs, at our desk making all sorts of strange noises to match the scenes," says Kate.
One high point came early on, realising, pretty soon after we opened, that the shop was so much more than just a shop. It's a public space for magazine lovers to meet like-minded people: other readers, publishers, wannabe publishers. One example was fashion designer Junya Watanabe, who liked our black totes so much he bought several hundred and incorporated them into a shirt in his next season.
For Andrew Wang, a 33-year-old software engineer, AI has become a part of his daily routine - but it's come at the cost of some of the casual conversations he used to have with colleagues. Wang said the growing reliance on large language models has, at times, made teams feel more "siloed." In the past, coworkers would regularly hash out ideas and design options in impromptu conversations, he said. Now, much of that back-and-forth happens with AI instead - leaving formal meetings for design or code reviews.
Deftones and workwear company Dickies have teamed up for a collaborative merch capsule, finally putting out official apparel together after a bootlegged design made the rounds for years. The Deftones x Dickies design slaps Deftones' name on the iconic Dickies logo on a variety of hoodies ($80 each) and T-shirts ($45 each), available now via Deftones' official webstore. The hoodies come in black or green, while the T-shirt is available in white, black, maroon, green, or blue.
Katie Crutchfield, the creative force behind Waxahatchee, and her twin sister, Allison Crutchfield, have surprised released their self-titled debut album as Snocaps via ANTI- Records. It marks the first music the sisters have released together since their legendary P.S. Eliot days. Joining the Crutchfields on the new project are MJ Lenderman and Brad Cook. Listen to it below. "Snocaps was born out of the twin sisters' desire to work on music together as they had in their teens and twenties,"
These images mark a series of firsts: my first time shooting on colour film, and my first collaboration with Ella Snyder. There was a certain electricity in that unfamiliarity, where every frame became a small act of trust, of quiet listening to light, shadow, and gesture. Shooting on film slowed us down, inviting presence and tenderness. These are more than portraits, they're records of a beginning, and of how art can emerge when two people meet the unknown together.
adidas is diving deep into nostalgia with a playful yet refined collaboration that unites two cultural icons: SpongeBob SquarePants and the Stan Smith. Slated for release in Fall 2025, the SpongeBob x adidas Stan Smith Freizeit blends the whimsical world of Bikini Bottom with the timeless sophistication of adidas' most recognizable silhouette. The result is a sneaker that balances humor and heritage - one that's equal parts collectible and wearable.
The new Pokémon + 100 Thieves '25 Collection brings the adventurous world of Pokémon into the contemporary streetwear space with precision design, nostalgic artistry, and a dose of modern swagger. This second collaboration deepens the creative relationship between two cultural forces that, while rooted in different worlds, share an obsession with world-building, storytelling, and fan devotion. 100 Thieves continues to expand its influence beyond gaming, while Pokémon - a franchise built on evolution and adventure - brings an unmistakable emotional connection that spans generations.
When two creative forces meet with a shared sense of purpose, the result transcends fashion-it becomes a dialogue. The new collaboration between Albino & Preto (A&P) and Goodfight embodies exactly that: a seamless fusion of martial discipline and modern design philosophy. Rooted in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and informed by street-ready sophistication, this partnership celebrates the intersection of function, culture, and community. Launching October 15 through both brands' webstores, the collection captures what happens when mutual respect and creative kinship turn into tangible craftsmanship.
First up is Carpenter, who talks about her new album, Personal History - a record she's been shaping for nearly five years. The five-time Grammy winner reflects on balancing the literary with the plainspoken, as she's done since her late-'80s breakout, while still finding new ways to write from the heart. "At this point in my life," she says, "I can't hide behind it anymore."
In another reason why they should just form a dang band already, Hayley Williams and David Byrne have released another new collaboration in "Open The Door." The sentimental, sunshine-laden ballad is from the soundtrack to the new Netflix film The Twits (based on the beloved 1980 Roald Dahl children's novel). In the film, two kids and a "family of magical animals" team up to battle the "meanest, nastiest villains [who] pull a trick to take over their town." Check out the song below.
Haim have recruited Bon Iver for "Tie You Down"-one of three new songs that will feature on an expansion of I Quit that the trio will release on October 17 on Columbia. Danielle Haim and Justin Vernon duet on the song, and produced it alongside Rostam Batmanglij. Check it out below.
It's hard to think of a more iconic exchange in the history of theater than the balcony scene of Romeo and Juliet. Those legendary lines. That stolen kiss. It's been performed countless times the world over. And it was for that reason that Andrew Moerdyk, Kimie Nishikawa, and Santiago Orjuela-Laverde, founders of the Brooklyn-based scenic design studio dots, hoped to reinvent it, when tapped by director Sam Gold for the Circle in the Square Theatre's recent Broadway adaptation. Together, the creative team conceived a bed of flowers-revealed by the opening of a circular panel-and, suspended above it, a mattress.
In one of the most unexpected and exciting crossovers of the year, HUMAN MADE has announced its debut collaboration with Pokémon, merging streetwear heritage with pop-culture nostalgia. The announcement instantly sparked waves of excitement across fashion and gaming communities alike-two worlds that rarely intersect so seamlessly. Founded by NIGO, HUMAN MADE has long carried an aura of craftsmanship and authenticity, defined by its meticulous attention to detail and a love for vintage Americana.
Few figures in cinema embody the word 'ongoing' quite like Tilda Swinton. For nearly four decades, she has moved through film, art, and fashion with a mercurial presence that defies category - at once avant-garde icon, Oscar-winning actor, collaborator, and fashion muse. Rizzoli's new release, Tilda Swinton: Ongoing, captures not only Swinton's prolific career but an intricate web of lifelong friendships, creative collaborations and dialogues, presenting a portrait of an artist whose curiosity and generosity remains infinite.
Ever tried getting feedback from five different people on one design file? It gets chaotic and confusing, doesn't it? In fact, 83% of knowledge workers rely primarily on email and chat for team communication. And, nearly 60% of their workday is lost switching between these tools and searching for information. Between the unending email chains, missed comments, and version mix-ups, your voice disappears from the creative work, and you end up with delayed and subpar submissions.
In a move that unites three global powerhouses of performance, heritage, and design, On, BEAMS, and REI Co-op have unveiled their highly anticipated limited-edition capsule collection. This collaboration bridges Swiss precision engineering, American outdoor legacy, and Japanese fashion sensibility, offering an expansive range of apparel, footwear, and gear designed to perform as well on a rocky trail as it does in the city.
After Los Angeles native Aaron Leshtz earned his degree in architecture from the University of Southern California, he accepted a position at Studio Sofield in New York City. It was more than a job, but a pivotal period that left a lasting impression. "Stylistically it was very different from what I had done before or even studied in school," says Leshtz. "The work was varied, thoughtful, and always emphasized craft and materiality over anything else."
Snoopy has been many things: a fighter pilot, an astronaut. A friend, even. But now, the iconic Peanuts character seems to have found a new calling: Snoopy is officially a preppie. The new vibe comes courtesy of Brooks Brothers, who recently announced a surprise limited unisex collab capsule with Peanuts. Featuring a variety of the brand's traditional styles made over with beagle-centric branding.
Observed annually on Oct. 1, International Coffee Day was established by the ICO member states - representing the majority of the world's leading coffee-producing countries - and first celebrated in 2015. Since its inception, the holiday has aimed to highlight the contributions of the world's coffee farmers and producers who bring coffee to life for consumers worldwide, while providing messaging for events, promotions and other marketing initiatives.
Two icons of menswear are coming together once again, as Brooks Brothers and eYe Junya Watanabe MAN unveil a new capsule collection for Fall/Winter 2025. This collaboration continues the creative dialogue between the American heritage label and Junya Watanabe's avant-garde aesthetic, offering a refined yet subversive approach to classic tailoring. Comprising a blazer, a trio of button-down shirts, and a pair of loose chinos, the FW25 capsule balances tradition with experimentation, presenting wardrobe staples with a distinctive twist.
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Home is not just a point on a map. In the music of Joan Shelley, it's often embodied by the people who make up a place. For a long time, Shelley's musical (and literal) home was Louisville, where she was born and raised, where she absorbed so much of the folk music that still inspires her, where she caught her first glimpse of musical community, and where she has collaborated
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Off-White™ has never shied away from transforming utilitarian garments into cultural artifacts, and for Spring 2026, the brand's signature "STAFF" tee gets a fresh reinterpretation thanks to a collaboration with New York-based Brigade. Under the creative direction of Ib Kamara, the partnership brings together two distinct design philosophies, blending Off-White™'s graphic legacy with Brigade's streetwise sensibility and archival references. The result is a show shirt that feels deeply connected to both brands' DNA while marking a milestone moment:
Incivility dominates too many aspects of American life, but one place still stands out as a training ground for respectful discourse: the workplace. According to a recent survey conducted by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, 46% of Americans say they've learned civility skills at work, more than any other place. These skills include the ability to disagree productively and respectfully, consider opposing viewpoints, listen without interrupting and collaborate toward shared goals despite personal differences.
The Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 narrative is far from over. Despite whispers that Scott's run with the AJ1 was reaching its conclusion, 2025 has proven otherwise, with more Travis-designed Air Jordan 1 Low OG colorways surfacing than ever before. After the recent success of the "Medium Olive" edition and confirmed releases of "Velvet Brown," "Dark Pony/Pink Oxford," and "Sail/Shy Pink" iterations slated for next year, the hype continues to climb.
Toward the end of Tahni Holt and Emma Lutz-Higgins' Time-Based Art Festival performance Horizon, something clicked. Eurythmics' "Love is a Stranger" swelled from the warehouse speakers at Portland Institute for Contemporary Art as Holt scooted across the stage, hidden beneath a hollow sculpture of a boulder. (Imagine a rock crawling across the ground in slow-motion.) She tugged at a metallic space blanket, revealing Lutz-Higgins curled beneath.
