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'It's not a documentary': costume designers on ditching accuracy for spectacle
Emerald Fennell's retelling of Emily Brontë's 1847 novel Wuthering Heights finally hits cinema screens this weekend. Ever since the first set of photos were released, the anachronisms of the costumes have been central to the conversation. As…
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…
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…
MIT designs computing component that uses waste heat 'as a form of information
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Daughter close to being designated North Korea's future leader
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea's spy agency told lawmakers on Thursday that it believes the teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is close to being designated as the country's future leader as he moves to extend the family…
Designers Say These Things Don't Belong in Your Bedroom
Most of us want our bedroom to be a peaceful space that makes it easy to relax and get a good night's sleep. If your space feels more chaotic than calm, professional designers filled us in on the things that don't belong in the bedroom. Some of…
OLOID ergonomic mouse is designed for hassle-free ambidextrous switching
As simple as it might sound, getting a wireless mouse design right is not a simple task. The number of variables involved due to hand shapes, finger sizes, and the preferred hand for operating the accessory makes it impossible to design a mouse…
9 French tip manicure designs that upgrade the classic, elegant look
You knew the nail appointment was coming. It's been in the diary just shy of a month. Yet, here you are, being asked to ‘pick a shade' like it's the easiest decision in the world. It feels like not even 30 seconds has passed and the same…
University of Oregon students hope to design the Olympic apparel of tomorrow
PORTLAND, Oregon — As athletes at this year's Winter Olympics chase world records, graduate students at the University of Oregon are working behind the scenes to design the apparel they hope will power future Olympic performances. Inside a…
47-year-old designer makes $8,000 dresses for Olympic figure skaters: I also 'want to be the best
When U.S. figure skaters Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu and Isabeau Levito take to the ice to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, they all wear dresses designed by the same woman. The designer's name is Lisa McKinnon, and she's outfitted all…
Kena Scars of Kosmora looks amazing, but it's reignited an old character design debate
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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…
New AI framework enables reliable intracellular antibody design
A new artificial intelligence-driven pipeline developed in a collaborative research combines protein structure prediction, sequence design, and live-cell screening together to enable rapid conversion of antibody sequences into functional…
Why China's population woes can be partly attributed to the One-Child Policy's design failure
Today, a decade since the OCP's reversal, the number of annual births in China has declined to a record low. The failure of subsequent pro-natalist policy reveals a critical reality: the Chinese government is attempting to legislate a future that…
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