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F1 teams struggle to design fanwear for women. Cadillac is trying a new approach

Tommy Hilfiger and Damson Idris made a statement at the red carpet of the 2025 Met Gala, the one Lewis Hamilton co-chaired, and it was enough to land the American designer and his self-named brand a new home in the Formula 1 paddock. Idris, who…

Hello Kitty designer steps down after 46 years

The designer behind Hello Kitty is stepping down after 46 years, during which time she oversaw the feline character achieving world recognition. Yuko Yamaguchi took over design duties for the character — who isn't actually a cat, but a…

Kate Hudson leads the fashionistas at Costume Designers Guild Awards

Have you got a story? Email Glamorous Kate Hudson and Teyana Taylor led the star parade at the Costume Designers Guild Awards on Thursday evening. The two actors, who are both nominated for awards at the upcoming Oscars ceremony for their latest…

NBA All-Star 2026: A timeline of uniform designs

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game is the 75th edition of the midseason showcase -- and the NBA's best are ready to strut their stuff in style. While hosting the league's biggest stars on one court has been a constant for several decades -- except for…

China's MiniMax releases AI model 'designed for real-world productivity'

Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company MiniMax has released a new model “designed for real-world productivity”, hot on the heels of new releases from its domestic rivals in a frenetic week for China's AI industry. The update to…

Will Chinese AI chip designer Enflame's Shanghai IPO be another blockbuster?

Artificial intelligence chip designer Enflame Technology on Wednesday entered the inquiry stage of its initial public offering, moving a step closer to joining a string of high-profile semiconductor sector listings on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's…

A Schematic Design Laboratory for Architectural Exploration


Architects can shape detailed buildings in minutes with Forma Building Design to easily test how different options work on their site. For many architects, schematic design is defined by a familiar tension. It is the phase of open-ended…

How Standard Chartered's SME Banking helps Hong Kong arts and crafts design firm's growth

“We want growth that isn't at the cost of safety or values,” Jivan says. “That is why we embed sustainability from day one, think like a retailer, protect safety and margins and, by doing so, give customers the confidence to…

St. Johns County designated as the future location for the Florida Museum of Black History by Florida's Senate

New calcium-ion battery design delivers high performance without lithium

Date: February 13, 2026 Source: Summary: Scientists at HKUST have unveiled a major leap forward in calcium-ion battery technology, potentially opening the door to safer, more sustainable energy storage for everything from renewable power grids to…

Gentle Monster won't tone down bold design for Google AI glasses

Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster is currently designing an upcoming lineup of artificial intelligence (AI)-based smart glasses by Google. But IICombined, the operator of the provocative brand, has one thing it will not compromise in this…

Opinion | Vintage NFL jerseys are superior to newer designs

Over the years, the aesthetics of fashion in sports, particularly football, have transformed, mostly due to deals made between sports leagues and athletic wear companies. This impacted the NFL, incidentally, when in 2012 Nike gained exclusivity for…

Meet the 25-Year-Old Designer Upending Fashion Week

Some of Zane Li's designs are so confounding, it's hard to believe they're real. Crisp rectangles of primary colors that bend and fold sumptuously off the body. Dresses that hover as if suspended by invisible wires. On the hanger, they can be…

15 Vibrant Decor Designs Crafted By French Artist Leankahari

Leanka Platt or “Leankahari” doesn't see herself as a formal “artist,” but rather as a maker, a craftswoman. Her process is intuitive rather than heavily conceptual. In her latest series, the Folk Heart project, each…

Designing the new arena: the rise of sports infrastructure in India

There is no denying that sports infrastructure has evolved rapidly in India over the last decade or so. “Sports in India has transformed from being ‘just sport' to a mainstream activity, and the turning point for this was the arrival…