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fromwww.npr.org
10 hours ago

The Analog Bag: Gen Z's solution to doomscrolling

An analog bag filled with screen-free activities helps individuals reduce phone usage and embrace more engaging, hands-on experiences.
#fashion
fromBustle
2 days ago
Fashion & style

TikTok's "Unexpected Red Theory" Lives On In Millie Bobby Brown's Summery 'Fit

fromEsquire
3 days ago
Fashion & style

The 9 Best Crossbody Bags Do Everything from Hiking to Running Errands

Fashion & style
fromBustle
3 days ago

Exclusive: The 1 'Laguna Beach'-Era Trend Lauren Conrad Would "Never Do" Again

Lauren Conrad's fashion brand will not feature super low-rise jeans, focusing instead on mid-rise styles and modern Y2K trends.
Fashion & style
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

'Leverage the local': The fashion trend that explains why everyone around you is channeling their inner tourist

Clothing featuring city names has evolved from tourist souvenirs to mainstream fashion staples, appealing to diverse consumers and price points.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
2 days ago

TikTok's "Unexpected Red Theory" Lives On In Millie Bobby Brown's Summery 'Fit

The unexpected red theory enhances outfits by adding pops of red, making them more interesting and stylish.
Fashion & style
fromAnOther
2 days ago

2DAY, a Pop-up Shop with a Distinct Point of View

2DAY Store is a collaborative pop-up project that unites artists and designers to create a shared community experience in fashion and art.
Fashion & style
fromEsquire
3 days ago

The 9 Best Crossbody Bags Do Everything from Hiking to Running Errands

Crossbody bags offer practicality for carrying essentials, blending functionality with fashion across various styles and occasions.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
3 days ago

Exclusive: The 1 'Laguna Beach'-Era Trend Lauren Conrad Would "Never Do" Again

Lauren Conrad's fashion brand will not feature super low-rise jeans, focusing instead on mid-rise styles and modern Y2K trends.
Fashion & style
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

'Leverage the local': The fashion trend that explains why everyone around you is channeling their inner tourist

Clothing featuring city names has evolved from tourist souvenirs to mainstream fashion staples, appealing to diverse consumers and price points.
Music production
fromPitchfork
2 days ago

How Hardtekk Became the Cursed Soundtrack of Looksmaxxing

New hardtekk artists blend music with looksmaxxing culture, using specific lingo and visuals to attract audiences on platforms like TikTok.
#coachella
Music
fromJezebel
2 days ago

The 10 best Coachella 2026 billboards

Billboards along Interstate 10 showcase artistic promotions for Coachella, blending commercialism with creativity, but some are less memorable than others.
Marketing
fromForbes
3 days ago

The Billboards On The Way To Coachella Are Some Of The Most Anticipated Marketing Of The Year. Here's Why.

Billboards along Interstate 10 for Coachella symbolize a cultural shift towards physical advertising as consumers seek trust and tangible experiences.
fromBustle
2 days ago
Fashion & style

TZR's Star-Studded Zoeasis Party Was An IRL Festival Style Pinterest Board

Music
fromJezebel
2 days ago

The 10 best Coachella 2026 billboards

Billboards along Interstate 10 showcase artistic promotions for Coachella, blending commercialism with creativity, but some are less memorable than others.
Marketing
fromForbes
3 days ago

The Billboards On The Way To Coachella Are Some Of The Most Anticipated Marketing Of The Year. Here's Why.

Billboards along Interstate 10 for Coachella symbolize a cultural shift towards physical advertising as consumers seek trust and tangible experiences.
fromBustle
2 days ago
Fashion & style

TZR's Star-Studded Zoeasis Party Was An IRL Festival Style Pinterest Board

UX design
fromWE AND THE COLOR
1 day ago

Can AI Search Read Your Design? The New Invisible SEO

AI search engines cannot interpret visual design, making brands with only aesthetic appeal effectively invisible online.
fromRemodelista
1 day ago

Current Obsessions: Bright Palette - Remodelista

Pamela Anderson's new wicker furniture collection, 'The Sentimentalist,' for Olive Ateliers is a reflection of her love for gardening and outdoor living, showcasing her design sensibilities.
Renovation
Berlin
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

A weird dream' of an arts festival began 10 years ago in the California desert can it survive its growing popularity?

The Bombay Beach Biennale is a unique art festival that combines counter-culture, community engagement, and environmental revitalization in a desolate California town.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

Brooklyn Pop: An experience as rich as the borough itself, created by Mr. Kaves

"We find beauty out of struggle and out of something broken," says the artist, emphasizing the importance of representing life in Brooklyn through the exhibit.
Brooklyn
New York Yankees
fromJezebel
3 days ago

Ranking Every MLB City Connect Jersey (2026)

MLB's City Connect jerseys blend culture and design to enhance team identity and boost merchandise sales.
Beer
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Liquid Death and Pit Viper just released new sunglasses. But they're for after you die

Liquid Death collaborates with Pit Viper to create sunglasses for the afterlife, emphasizing humor and unique product offerings.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Red Bull Dance Your Style takes over the Brooklyn Museum this weekend

Red Bull Dance Your Style in NYC showcases freestyle street dance without judges or rehearsed choreography, emphasizing instinct and musicality.
Graphic design
fromdesignyoutrust.com
4 days ago

Breathtaking Cinematic Illustrations That Will Make You Rethink Sci-Fi Concept Art

Katerina Belikova is a renowned Ukrainian digital illustrator known for her work in science fiction and dark fantasy, particularly with the Star Wars franchise.
Paris food
fromBustle
4 days ago

"Reverse French Tips" Make The Classic Mani Feel Fresh Again

Reverse French tips offer a chic update to classic nail designs, providing a fresh alternative that feels more intentional and stylish.
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

The San Francisco tech world's most boring shoe is finally dead

Allbirds, once a dominant shoe brand for tech workers, sold for $39 million, marking a significant decline from its peak valuation.
Design
fromDesign Milk
5 days ago

IKEA Emerges a Cheeky Disruptor in the Collectible Space

IKEA's GREJSIMOJS collection disrupts the exclusivity of Miami Design Week by embracing playfulness and emotional design.
#1985
Photography
fromAol
6 days ago

31 photos that show what life looked like in 1985

1985 was characterized by iconic pop culture, fashion, and childhood experiences captured in everyday life through photographs.
Photography
fromAol
6 days ago

31 photos that show what life looked like in 1985

1985 was characterized by iconic pop culture, fashion trends, and everyday life captured through ordinary photographs.
Careers
fromItsnicethat
in 2 weeks

"Your current set-up may not be aligning with where you want to be"

Transitioning into a new industry can be challenging, requiring time to adjust and align with personal values for creative motivation.
fromMpls.St.Paul Magazine
5 days ago

Design Destinations: New York City

"It's a really special spot. When you start at the top and move down the gently sloped ramp, you almost feel like a marble tumbling down, looking at art as you roll by. The slight slant plays with your sense of perspective and grounding."
NYC food
fromThe Strategist
6 days ago

A Spring Guide to Shopping in New York City

The New Museum Store has reopened and is now more than twice its previous size, featuring artist-collaboration pieces and unique products like bodega-themed charms and specialty chocolates.
DC food
Arts
fromPsychology Today
3 hours ago

Painting With Blood: Who Does It and Who Collects It

Blood is used as a medium in contemporary art, challenging traditional boundaries of artistic practice.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Lifestyle blogger said to have inspired Devil Wears Prada character uses unpaid student interns

Plum Sykes, despite her fashion industry background, does not pay her interns, facing criticism for exploiting free labor.
Graphic design
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

How Aleksandr Loginov Is Redefining Design in the Age of AI

Recent design tools enable precise control, shifting designers' roles towards systems architecture and usability in creative production.
fromForbes
1 day ago

Men's Wear In The Post-Covid Age: High Tech And High Touch

"They're everyday professionals who simply don't have the time to shop the traditional way," said Kneen about J. Hilburn customers. Instead, stylists manage fit, fabrics and wardrobe planning, effectively outsourcing the entire process for busy professionals.
Fashion & style
#art
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Where nostalgia turns decadent: The Moonlighters take Tribeca

The Moonlighters by Michael Fredo evokes nostalgia with a refined atmosphere, blending charm and awareness in its artistic presentation.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
6 days ago

THE RISE OF RELATABILITY AND THE FALL OF 'THE INFLUENCER'

A shift towards more relatable, authentic content on social media is emerging, moving away from traditional influencer culture.
#gen-z
Fashion & style
fromFortune
1 day ago

The 'Tuscan Mom' aesthetic is taking over TikTok as Gen Z glamorize McMansions and reject millennial gray | Fortune

Gen Z is embracing the Tuscan mom aesthetic, contrasting with millennial minimalism, and romanticizing early 2000s design and fashion trends.
Fashion & style
fromForbes
4 days ago

Latest Gen Z Spend Trend: Trading Down To Glow Up

Gen Z is shifting to frugal shopping, opting for store brands to afford premium spending on wellness and personal style.
Fashion & style
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

Gen Z Is Bringing the Mall Back From the Dead. Here's How 'Mallmaxxing' Is Reshaping Retail.

Gen Z is revitalizing American malls by creating viral content and demanding physical retail experiences.
Fashion & style
fromFortune
1 day ago

The 'Tuscan Mom' aesthetic is taking over TikTok as Gen Z glamorize McMansions and reject millennial gray | Fortune

Gen Z is embracing the Tuscan mom aesthetic, contrasting with millennial minimalism, and romanticizing early 2000s design and fashion trends.
Fashion & style
fromForbes
4 days ago

Latest Gen Z Spend Trend: Trading Down To Glow Up

Gen Z is shifting to frugal shopping, opting for store brands to afford premium spending on wellness and personal style.
Fashion & style
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

Gen Z Is Bringing the Mall Back From the Dead. Here's How 'Mallmaxxing' Is Reshaping Retail.

Gen Z is revitalizing American malls by creating viral content and demanding physical retail experiences.
#adidas
Graphic design
fromWWD
1 week ago

Adidas' Newest Originals Flagship Centers Around NYC's Creative Community

Adidas opens a new flagship store in SoHo, emphasizing cultural engagement and local talent through innovative design and community collaboration.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Adidas introduces first creative class at new SoHo flagship | amNewYork

Adidas launched the SS26 Creative Class at its new SoHo flagship, emphasizing cultural impact and community engagement in New York.
Graphic design
fromWWD
1 week ago

Adidas' Newest Originals Flagship Centers Around NYC's Creative Community

Adidas opens a new flagship store in SoHo, emphasizing cultural engagement and local talent through innovative design and community collaboration.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Adidas introduces first creative class at new SoHo flagship | amNewYork

Adidas launched the SS26 Creative Class at its new SoHo flagship, emphasizing cultural impact and community engagement in New York.
Marketing
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Niche, cryptic, trippy: Coachella's billboards are a preview of music branding in 2026

Billboards for Coachella 2026 showcase unique visuals and fonts, reflecting the evolving landscape of music branding and advertising.
Fashion & style
fromCN Traveller
3 days ago

We asked Harry Styles' stylist what we should be wearing this summer - this is what he said

Harry Lambert is a leading stylist known for his work with Harry Styles and iconic red carpet looks.
fromArtnet News
6 days ago

The Business of KAWS: What Data and a Museum Show Reveal About His Market | Artnet News

KAWS has shown an uncanny ability to connect with a wide variety of people. Younger buyers clamor for his $50 Uniqlo T-shirts, while trophy-hunting collectors shell out millions for paintings.
Arts
Mission District
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

How one street escaped San Francisco's fashion curse

Valencia Street in San Francisco's Mission District stands out as a stylish exception to the city's widespread reputation for poor fashion sense and aesthetic indifference.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
4 days ago

Angel Reese, Anya Taylor-Joy, & Mote It Girls Are Here For This Y2K Print's Comeback

Houndstooth is trending again, embraced by style stars and redefined for modern fashion.
Fashion & style
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Kimora Lee shares how she spent years investing, bought back Baby Phat, and caught a Y2K wave

Kimora Lee successfully bought back Baby Phat to preserve its brand identity amid a resurgence of Y2K fashion trends.
fromEsquire
4 days ago

You Need a Pair of Low-Profile Sneakers

Low-profile sneakers are a versatile style that can be as low as wearing socks with soles or provide more coverage just below the ankle.
Fashion & style
Fashion & style
fromCbsnews
4 days ago

This male model sporting a crisp summer shirt isn't real. Will consumers care?

Generative AI enables small fashion brands to create professional marketing content affordably and efficiently.
Photography
fromAnOther
1 month ago

AnOther Thing I Wanted to Tell You ...

AnOther Magazine's 25-year portrait portfolio features hundreds of creative figures discussing personal inspirations, from artists to designers, celebrating diverse cultural achievements and individual perspectives.
Fashion & style
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Sunnie is releasing 'the teen mag we always wished existed' with its first limited-edition zine

Target stores will feature a Sunnie endcap with a zine, book picks, and products aimed at young women.
Fashion & style
fromElite Traveler
4 days ago

Is Alaia's First Denim Collection Actually a Recession Indicator?

Alaïa's first dedicated denim collection redefines jeans as a sophisticated, body-conscious staple rather than just casual wear.
Fashion & style
fromFast Company
4 days ago

People are losing it over 7-Eleven merch. Welcome to the surprisingly cool world of convenience chic

7-Eleven's merchandise has gained popularity, blending convenience store culture with streetwear and lifestyle trends.
Fashion & style
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
5 days ago

TTSWTRS Unveils Skin Couture for S/S2026 - KALTBLUT Magazine

TTSWTRS expands its Skin Couture line with the SS26 collection, exploring body, identity, and transformation through innovative design and performance.
#spring-fashion
Fashion & style
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

I Live in NYC, and These Are the 5 Spring Patterns I'm Seeing Everywhere-Plus, How I'm Styling Them for Travel

Spring fashion trends feature bold patterns like polka dots and colorful stripes, moving away from winter's muted colors.
fromInsideHook
1 month ago
Fashion & style

Here's What You Should Wear This Spring, According to Cool Women

Women recommend lightweight jackets, raglan shirts, and layered spring accessories as essential men's fashion pieces for the upcoming season.
Fashion & style
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

I Live in NYC, and These Are the 5 Spring Patterns I'm Seeing Everywhere-Plus, How I'm Styling Them for Travel

Spring fashion trends feature bold patterns like polka dots and colorful stripes, moving away from winter's muted colors.
fromBustle
5 days ago

"Color-Maxxing" Is The Jennifer Lawrence-Approved Fashion Trend For Spring 2026

Lawrence's outfit did the heavy lifting of translating the primary color runway trend into something much more wearable. Bonus: She wore basics you likely already have in your closet.
Fashion & style
Fashion & style
fromElite Traveler
5 days ago

The Brooch Is Back in Style - Here's How to Make It Modern

Brooches are being reimagined as modern art objects, moving away from traditional uses to become integral parts of contemporary fashion.
Fashion & style
fromInsideHook
6 days ago

The Best Denim This Spring Is Absolutely Twisted - Literally

Wide-leg pants, especially twisted seam jeans, are currently dominating fashion trends, offering a sophisticated alternative to traditional styles.
Digital life
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Is the Analog Lifestyle Trend Really Analog at All?

A growing analog lifestyle movement reduces screen time through nostalgic, hands-on activities while its online popularity risks undermining offline goals.
Fashion & style
fromElite Traveler
5 days ago

Shanghai Fashion Week Just Showed the World Who's Really in Charge of Style

Shanghai Fashion Week 2026 showcased bold young designers and celebrated the influence of Western culture on Chinese fashion trends.
Fashion & style
fromVogue
5 days ago

Are Haul Videos Making Fashion's Returns Problem Worse?

Creators oppose overconsumption but face unavoidable returns, prompting luxury retailers to implement strict return policies to combat fraud.
fromAnOther
1 month ago

Meet the Architects Behind Another Man x adidas Originals' PFW Men's Party

Beneath a dome that once watched over the French Communist Party's debates in the 1970s, a large self-illuminating dinner table is prepared. Its oval shape stands in the middle of a room noisy with conversation and Object Blue's elegant, beat-driven dinner soundtrack. Guests like Gabbriette, Cruz Beckham, Paloma Elsesser, Damson Idris, ASAP Nast and Pusha T gather under a DayGlo hanging light box. The setting looks, not at all accidentally, like Kubrick's vision of a war room in Dr. Strangelove. And it is a party.
Design
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Making a Mess With CFGNY

CFGNY is having a big spring. The self-proclaimed 'vaguely Asian' art and fashion collective is in a group exhibition about the production and representation of Asian fashion at Pioneer Works, transforming the third floor into a cardboard-lined shipping container filled with studio portraits shot in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, a growing fashion hub.
Arts
fromDesign Milk
6 days ago

TSATSAS Unveils a New Hue for the 931 Bag by Dieter Rams

I designed this bag in the same way I designed everything else, so largely based on right angles, but perhaps a little more emotionally, more personally. Designing a handbag is undoubtedly different to designing a Braun stereo system, but I applied the same principles. It had to be functional, visually durable, and very aesthetic. Less, but better.
Fashion & style
Fashion & style
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Fashion trends repeat every 20 years - low-rise jeans latest revival

Fashion trends repeat on a 20-year cycle, with styles rising in popularity, falling out of favor, and experiencing revival approximately every two decades.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Dress for who you are': how to start finding your personal style

True personal style reflects your authentic self and honest identity rather than chasing fleeting social media microtrends or following restrictive fashion rules.
Fashion & style
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The dadcore phenomenon or why we now like to dress like our fathers

Dadcore, the suburban father aesthetic, has evolved from fashion faux pas to a deliberate style statement representing resistance against algorithmic consumerism and aspirational elitism.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
1 month ago

The Funkification Of Activewear Is Here

A growing fitness trend encourages wearing colorful, mismatched, and personality-filled workout clothes instead of coordinated matching sets, promoting self-expression and fun during exercise.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tell us: what are you wearing right now and why does it matter?

Clothing functions as powerful non-verbal communication, reflecting identity, occupation, and workplace needs while enabling personal expression.
#budget-fashion
fromBustle
2 months ago
Fashion & style

55 Super Cute Outfits That Look & Feel Expensive - But They're So Cheap On Amazon

fromBustle
2 months ago
Fashion & style

55 Super Cute Outfits That Look & Feel Expensive - But They're So Cheap On Amazon

Fashion & style
fromBustle
2 months ago

55 Cheap Outfits That Are Actually Quite Impressive

Affordable, flattering, and easy-to-wear clothing can outperform photos, attract compliments, spark curiosity on social media, and make wearers appear more stylish and expensive than their spend.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Designed for uncertainty': windbreakers are a hit in turbulent times

The windbreaker has become a contemporary symbol of power dressing, blending Arctic parka heritage, political messaging, and celebrity-driven luxury fashion.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Consider the optics: why men have fallen back in love with spectacles

Delicate, bookish men's eyewear is surging in popularity through celebrity appearances and viral moments, creating intense demand and sold-out collections.
fromwww.kaltblut-magazine.com
1 month ago

Aphrodie

It captures seven different femininities during an all-day pool party, enjoying themselves while revealing their distinctive styles. Creative Direction, Production & Styling by Maria Gkin. Photography by Eliza Poultidou. The models are Vanessa Otilia, Cyka, Alvina Chamberland and Angelica Komninak. The concept examines the thin line between what is seen as acceptable and what has been labelled ugly or immoral, explored through each woman's personal story. Textures, colours, makeup and styling come together, breaking down stereotypes and highlighting fashion as a means of freedom
Fashion & style
fromIndependent
1 month ago

I tried 2026's hottest womenswear trend - and I've never had more compliments

Stylist and writer Orla Dempsey tried on some ties for a week, following a big fashion trend for 2026 and following in the footsteps of some famous faces
Fashion & style
Fashion & style
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The latest generational war over how we wear clothes: The millennial tuck is creepy'

Tucking the front of a shirt into the waistband—the 'millennial tuck'—became a generational style marker that Gen Z now mocks as outdated.
Fashion & style
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

From Our EIC: A Year of Upgrades

Prioritize buying fewer, higher-quality wardrobe pieces—durable denim, premium footwear, and warm outerwear—to achieve long-term value, consistency, and better performance.
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