Vote to Decide Which Designer Makes the Final Round of the 2026 LVMH Prize
The LVMH Prize, now in its 2026 edition, has released its semi‑finalist roster and opened a public vote to decide which designers advance to the final round. Thousands of applicants were narrowed to 24 emerging talents, each vying for the competition’s coveted funding and mentorship. The voting period runs alongside Paris Fashion Week, allowing industry insiders and consumers to influence the outcome. The final selections will be announced later this month, setting the stage for the prize’s culminating showcase.
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Paris Hilton Wore the Cool-Girl Pants Margot Robbie and Martha Stewart Use to Make an Instant Statement
Paris Hilton sparked renewed interest in high‑waist black leather pants during a Los Angeles outing, pairing them with a fitted turtleneck and pink bomber jacket. The look echoed across generations, with Margot Robbie, Martha Stewart and Julianne Moore also embracing...
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Seeing Red: What 'Baywatch' Hopefuls Wore to the Reboot's Casting Call
Fox is launching a 2026‑27 reboot of the classic series *Baywatch*, and held an open casting call on February 18 at Marina Del Rey. Thousands of aspirants arrived in the show’s signature red swimwear, adding personal twists such as logos, denim skirts, and...
3 Grocery Store Chains with the Best Sandwiches, According to Chefs
Chefs surveyed identified Publix, Wegmans, and Whole Foods as the top grocery‑store chains for ready‑made sandwiches. Publix tops the list thanks to its daily‑baked bread and a fan‑favorite chicken tender sub. Wegmans follows with a broad, curated deli selection and...
Ten Thousand Shorts Review 2026: The Best Workout Shorts
Ten Thousand’s Interval Short has become the brand’s best‑selling model since its 2018 launch, priced at $68. The short combines a poly‑spandex plain‑weave shell with four‑way stretch, moisture‑wicking properties, and a gusseted cut that resists bunching during heavy lifts. Its...
What Do Schiaparelli and Rick Owens Have in Common?
During Paris Fashion Week, Schiaparelli under Daniel Roseberry and Rick Owens presented runway shows that revealed a surprisingly aligned vision of glamour. Both collections used a raised glossy black runway, flood‑lit staging and a provocative music mix to heighten a...
Global Oura Data Reveals Fascinating Food Trends By Location, Age, and Gender
Oura analyzed millions of meals logged between May 2025 and February 2026 across English‑speaking countries, using a lift analysis to surface foods that appear disproportionately in specific regions, age brackets, or genders. The study highlighted UK jacket potatoes, Australian long blacks, Canadian...
Givenchy Fall 2026: I’m Every Woman
Givenchy’s Fall 2026 runway, directed by Sarah Burton, showcased a gender‑fluid, women‑centric collection that mixed menswear fabrics, velvet, animal prints, and historic references. The zoetrope‑style set created a cinematic, surprise‑filled runway, highlighting pieces such as a painted‑embellished gown, a blue shearling...
Can Away's New Hybrid Suitcase Solve the Wrinkle Problem for Good?
Away has launched the Softside Garment Roller, a hybrid suitcase that integrates a removable garment bag designed to keep clothing wrinkle‑free during travel. Priced at $495, the 69‑liter case measures 22.5×23.5×11 inches and weighs 14.9 lb, fitting up to 16 pieces...
Colman Domingo Wore the Black-Tie Shoes You’re About to See Everywhere
Colman Domingo turned heads at the New York Theatre Workshop Gala by pairing Valentino black‑tie opera pumps with a tuxedo, highlighting a growing resurgence of the historic shoe in men’s formalwear. The opera pump, originally a Regency‑era court shoe, has been re‑issued by...
Sarah Pidgeon Updates Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s ’90s Uniform for Today
Sarah Pidgeon, who portrayed Carolyn Bessette‑Kennedy in Ryan Murphy’s Love Story, showcased a modern reinterpretation of the late publicist’s iconic 1990s style at Paris Fashion Week. She arrived at Loewe’s Fall 2026 show in a leather funnel‑neck coat, crisp white trousers,...
Flash Review: 26/27 Armada AntiMatter 100
Armada has launched the AntiMatter 100, an all‑mountain ski that quickly replaced a managing editor’s previous favorite. The review highlights its lightweight carbon‑reinforced core, versatile sidecut, and enhanced stability at high speeds. Early impressions suggest the model sets a new benchmark...
Recovery Footwear Brand Kane Adds Open-Back Shoe to Drive Growth
Kane Footwear introduced the Revive OB, its first open‑back recovery shoe, priced at $78 and offered in four colourways for men and women. The model adds raised foot‑bed nodes, dual‑density EVA cushioning and perforated uppers to boost circulation and support during...
The Giant Nude Woman In SF’s Embarcadero Plaza Will Be Staying All This Summer
The San Francisco Arts Commission voted on March 4 to keep Marco Cochrane’s 48‑foot steel‑and‑mesh nude sculpture “R‑Evolution” in Embarcadero Plaza through October 2025. The work, originally created for Burning Man in 2015, is privately funded by the Sijbrandij Foundation and...
13 Hours Saved over 78 Days: Inside Lael Wilcox’s Shaved-Head Strategy for Her Around-the-World Record Bid
Alaskan ultra‑endurance rider Lael Wilcox is shaving her head to eliminate a ten‑minute daily grooming routine, translating into 13 hours saved over her 78‑day Around‑the‑World record attempt. She will launch the bid on June 7, aiming to beat Mark Beaumont’s 78‑day, 18,000‑mile...
Harold Bloom Made Academics Wince and General Readers Swoon. The Asymmetry Was the Point
Harold Bloom, the controversial literary critic, spent his later career defending a traditional Western canon and a theory of poetic influence that pits writers against their predecessors. His best‑selling books such as *The Western Canon*, *Shakespeare: The Invention of the...
An Emerson for Our Times? Terry Tempest Williams’s “Epic Documentation of the Glorians” Is Full of Celestial Beings and Desert...
Terry Tempest Williams’s new book *The Glorians* offers an "Epic Documentation" of fleeting, sacred moments she calls Glorians—tiny encounters that reveal nature’s hidden divinity. Drawing on Emersonian philosophy, the work weaves personal grief, desert ecology, and climate urgency into a...
Shut Out of Plum Positions because of His Political Sins, Malcolm Cowley Became a Triple-Threat Hired Gun: Reporting, Reviewing, Editing
Malcolm Cowley, once sidelined by his Communist affiliations, reinvented himself as a reporting, reviewing, and editing powerhouse in post‑World War II publishing. He curated the influential "Portable" anthologies for Hemingway, Faulkner and Fitzgerald, and later championed countercultural works like Kerouac’s On...
VLT Image Captures a "Cosmic Hawk" Spanning Its Wings.
The European Southern Observatory released a new photo of the week taken with the Very Large Telescope’s HAWK‑1 near‑infrared imager, showcasing the RCW 36 nebula in Vela. The high‑resolution image reveals a “cosmic hawk” shape and uncovers several newly forming massive...
12 Slip Dresses Inspired by Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s Minimalist Wedding Gown
The latest episode of *Love Story* has revived interest in Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s iconic Narciso Rodriguez slip wedding dress, highlighting its bias‑cut, cowl‑neck silk silhouette. Editors note a surge in minimalist satin slip gowns from designers like Stella McCartney, Norma Kamali, and Nili Lotan...
Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner on How Her Latest Album Led to a Jewelry Collection
Michelle Zauner, frontwoman of Japanese Breakfast, has partnered with New York jewelry brand Catbird to launch a capsule collection of rings, bracelets, and charms made from 100% recycled gold and sterling silver. The pieces draw directly from lyrical and visual...
Sofia Coppola Is Bringing ‘Marie Antoinette’ Back to Versailles
Sofia Coppola’s 2006 film *Marie Antoinette* will be honored with a full‑scale retrospective at the Palace of Versailles, opening on September 22 2026 and running through January 24 2027. The exhibition, titled “*Marie Antoinette* by Sofia Coppola,” occupies the historic Petit Trianon and will screen key...
Issey Miyake Fall 2026: Less Is More
Satoshi Kondo’s Issey Miyake Fall 2026 show reinterpreted a simple stone into a sculptural clothing line, using 3‑D scanning to translate its form into fabric. The collection favors sober greys and blacks with occasional lemon or orchid accents, emphasizing texture, pleats, and...
Aaliyah Chavez’s First Nike Basketball PE Is A Multi-Color Kobe 9 Elite Low
College basketball phenom Aaliyah Chavez has unveiled her first Nike Basketball personal edition, a multicolored Kobe 9 Elite Low inspired by her father’s training facility, The Lab. The freshman guard, who tied the SEC record with eight Freshman of the...
Lebanese Ministry of Culture Urges UNESCO to Grant Enhanced Protections to Cultural Property
Lebanon’s Ministry of Culture has asked UNESCO to boost protection for its cultural heritage amid the spillover of the U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict into southern Lebanon. Minister Ghassan Salamé appealed directly to UNESCO Director‑General Khaled El‑Enany, highlighting sites such as the National...
6 Best New Songs Right Now: 3/6/26
Revolver’s latest roundup highlights six fresh tracks spanning melodic metalcore, nü‑emocore, black‑metal‑trip‑hop fusion, gauzy nu‑gaze, mathcore, and riff‑rock. ERRA launches the djent‑laden single “stelliform” from their seventh album, while GILT delivers a post‑apocalyptic “Seattle Day 2.” Portrayal of Guilt blends...
Pete Nordstrom on the Enduring Power of Retail’s ‘Best Mousetrap’ | The BoF Podcast
Nordstrom celebrated its 125th anniversary while navigating a turbulent U.S. department‑store landscape. The family partnered with Mexico’s Liverpool to take the retailer private, preserving a 51% stake and freeing the business from quarterly market pressures. Pete Nordstrom highlighted the company’s...
NASA Changed an Asteroid’s Orbital Path Around the Sun, a First for Humankind
In September 2022 NASA’s DART spacecraft slammed into Dimorphos, the smaller member of the Didymos binary, deliberately altering its orbit. New analysis published in Science Advances shows the impact also slowed the entire binary system’s heliocentric speed by roughly 12 microns...
Understanding Hermès Resale: Scarcity, Strategy, and the Birkin Market
Hermès deliberately limits Birkin supply, turning scarcity into a brand advantage and driving strong resale premiums. The company’s boutique‑level allocation relies on client relationships rather than sheer spend, reinforcing exclusivity. A vibrant secondary market, exemplified by platforms like Rome Station,...
Chanel Names Bhavitha Mandava as House Ambassador
Chanel announced that 26‑year‑old Bhavitha Mandava will serve as its new house ambassador, cementing her rapid ascent from NYU student to runway muse. Mandava made history as the first Indian model to open a Chanel Métiers d’Art show in New York and...
Frigid and Firing: Was the East Coast the Best Place to Surf This Winter?
The East Coast experienced an unprecedented winter surf season in 2026, with water temperatures plunging to 31°F and storms delivering double‑overhead swells. A combination of La Niña, a negative Arctic Oscillation, and a deep trough forced the polar vortex south, creating...
Which Romance Subgenre Matches You 100%?
BuzzFeed launched a gender‑neutral quiz that assigns users to a specific romance subgenre based on their preferences. The interactive format blends pop‑culture references with personality‑type questions, delivering a personalized result such as "Historical Romance" or "Paranormal Romance." The quiz is...
Crystal Pite On Choreographing Work About Big Real-World Problems
Canadian choreographer Crystal Pite, a multi‑award‑winning figure in contemporary dance, blends massive ensemble work with intimate, emotionally resonant storytelling. Her catalog—including “Flight Pattern,” “Figures in Extinction,” and “Betroffenheit”—directly engages issues such as the refugee crisis, climate change and collective trauma....
Heatwaves Driving Recent ‘Surge’ in Compound Drought and Heat Extremes
A new study in Science Advances shows compound drought‑heat events have surged globally since the early 2000s, driven mainly by heatwave‑led events that more than doubled in area. The increase outpaces what can be explained by global warming alone, reflecting...
Listen In: Furious Minds
Laura Field’s new audiobook, *Furious Minds*, examines how Donald Trump’s 2016 victory ignited a radical reconfiguration of American conservatism. Field, a former insider in conservative academia, documents the emergence of the New Right—a coalition of scholars, public intellectuals, and tech‑savvy...
Virginia Dignum on The AI Paradox
Virginia Dignum’s new book *The AI Paradox* argues that the growing capabilities of artificial intelligence actually highlight the irreplaceable value of human creativity, moral judgment, and responsibility. She frames AI’s biggest challenges as enduring paradoxes—tensions between efficiency and control, innovation...
Steven Weitzman on Disasters of Biblical Proportions
Steven Weitzman’s new book, *Disasters of Biblical Proportions*, examines how the ten plagues of Exodus have been continually reshaped by Jews, Christians, Muslims and secular thinkers to make sense of catastrophe. Inspired by the COVID‑19 pandemic, the work traces each...
Inside ADON, the Elusive London Brand with Timothée Chalamet on Speed Dial
London‑based label ADON, a largely secretive label, burst into the spotlight when Timothée Chalamet wore multiple pieces during London Fashion Week. The actor’s back‑to‑back appearances turned the brand into a viral talking point across fashion blogs and social platforms. ADON’s...
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Jennifer Lopez's Airport Look Includes a Plunging Button-Up and an Ultra Rare Birkin Bag
Jennifer Lopez arrived in Las Vegas for her Caesars Palace residency wearing a crisp white button‑up shirt, a khaki midi skirt, and a black croc‑skin Hermès Birkin bag. The Birkin, one of the rarest styles in her extensive collection, commands...
Forum Members Review the ‘Repetitive’ Fall 2026 Saint Laurent Collection From Anthony Vaccarello
The Fall 2026 Saint Laurent runway, staged at Paris’s Trocadéro Fountain beneath an illuminated Eiffel Tower, was helmed by creative director Anthony Vaccarello. The show leaned heavily on the house’s heritage, re‑interpreting the 1966 “Le Smoking” jacket and pairing it...
Cornelia Woll on Corporate Crime and Punishment
Cornelia Woll's book argues US prosecutors increasingly rely on out‑of‑court settlements to enforce corporate criminal law beyond its borders, turning fines into a tool of geopolitical leverage. Data shows foreign companies, which represent only 16 % of cases from 2000‑2020, bear...
Scottsdale Art Week Is Betting on an ‘Untapped’ Market for Its Second Edition
Scottsdale Art Week returns March 19‑22, 2026 for its second edition, expanding from its inaugural launch. The fair, presented by Scottsdale Ferrari, will host over 110 galleries, showcasing blue‑chip modern, contemporary, historic, Indigenous and Western works. Director Amy Gause describes...
$25K Electric Surfboard Whips Into Big San Francisco Walls At 35 Mph (Video)
LIND Surfboards unveiled its $25,000 Canvas electric surfboard on San Francisco’s Ocean Beach, where surfer Dave Langer rode waves at speeds up to 35 mph. The board, powered by a jet motor and controlled via a handheld throttle, delivered smooth turns and...
LVMH Métiers D’Art Has a New CEO
LVMH Métiers d’Art announced Yves Cauchon as its new chief executive, effective immediately. Cauchon, a longtime LVMH veteran and former chief operating officer at Chloé, replaces Matteo De Rosa after a four‑year tenure. He will oversee the preservation of artisanal...
Adidas Anthony Edwards 2 “Black/Lucid Lemon”
Adidas will launch the Anthony Edwards 2 “Black/Lucid Lemon” sneaker during the NBA All‑Star weekend on February 13, 2026, exclusively at Foot Locker’s Take Over pop‑up. A worldwide release follows on March 7, 2026 via adidas.com and select retailers, priced at $130. The shoe features...
Russia Returns to Venice Biennale for First Time Since Invading Ukraine
Russia will have a presence at the 61st Venice Biennale, its first since canceling the pavilion in 2022 after the Ukraine invasion. The exhibition, titled “The Tree Is Rooted in the Sky,” features over fifty musicians, poets and philosophers from...
The Apple Watch Series 11 Is at Its Lowest Price Ever
Apple has reduced the price of its Watch Series 11 to the lowest level since launch, making the health‑focused smartwatch more accessible. The latest iOS 26 update introduces blood‑pressure notifications and a new sleep‑score metric, enhancing its comprehensive wellness suite. Industry analysts...
10 Antiques Designers NEVER Pass Up at Estate Sales
Interior designers are increasingly turning to estate sales to source authentic antiques, bypassing dealer markups found at traditional stores. Designers like Krystal Reinhard, Paige Loperfido, and Valerie Helgeson cite the ability to see pieces in situ, the mix of genuine...
MoMA’s Next Canvas Is Converse
MoMA has launched a limited-edition line of six Converse All Star LGCY HI sneakers, positioning the footwear as a museum‑curated art object. The shoes feature bold color combinations, the museum’s logo embroidered on the heel, and uppers made entirely from...
Watermill Center Appoints Charles Chemin Artistic Director
The Watermill Center announced Charles Chemin as its new artistic director, succeeding founder Robert Wilson after Wilson’s death last August. Chemin, a Paris‑born protégé of Wilson, has directed the Center’s International Summer Program since 2020 and collaborated on more than twenty...