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Manx designer inspired by island's folklore and history
An artist and designer from the Isle of Man has used the island's history, folklore and heritage as inspiration for a new collection featured in British Vogue. Bethany Williams, from Douglas, built her career in sustainable fashion in London before…
Climate resilient design can cut expected flood losses by 88pc: study
Hongkong Land and insurance broker and risk advisor Marsh reported on Friday the resilience measures of Westbund Central in Shanghai can cut expected rainfall-flood losses by 88 percent and storm-surge losses by 84 percent under today's conditions.
Design Pros Say This Tile Trend Is Having a Major Moment
Choosing the right tile for your home is about more than finding a color or pattern you love. It can also set the tone for your space. We asked pros to fill us in on the zellige tile trend, which brings color and character to any space. 'If you're…
Primark's £24 teddy coat taps into autumn's 'rich girl' trend for a fraction of the designer price
This article contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a small amount of money if a reader clicks through and makes a purchase. We're a few months from winter yet but furry teddy coats are already dominating the outerwear scene. This…
10 Interior Design Trends Replacing Old Favorites, Including Why Lamps Are Taking Over From Ceiling Lights
My grandmother's living room has been lit by the same table lamp since 1974, and its shade has gone the color of weak tea. This year interior designers announced that overhead lights are out and lamps are back, and she took it as a personal win.
Cord pendant necklaces are an easy way to add instant style to any outfit - Mango's design nails the trend
Listen, I'm all for a dainty jewellery moment. Tiny stud earrings, a barely-there collar chain and delicate bracelets all have a permanent role in my accessories rotation. But there's just something about winter that has me acting up. I want to do…
CMF Clip Pro Review: Open Earbuds With a Fresh Design and a Few Small Quirks
The CMF Clip Pro ($99) fuses Nothing's knack for style and sound quality into a pair of open earbuds, which are safer to listen to while you're out and about. A useful special case and have surprisingly good mics set these buds apart somewhat…
US Designates Helium A Critical Material In Reindustrialization Push To Avoid 'Single Point Of Failure'
America's reindustrialization depends on securing reliable, conflict-free supplies of critical materials, including rare earths and other critical metals, most of which are produced and processed overseas. The Trump administration has made…
Critical design flaw plagues iPhone Duo as units continue breaking around the world
The iPhone Duo launch has not gone smoothly, I think it's safe to say. Apple fans around the world are reporting in with their new iPhone Duos that have cracked and broken right down the middle of the internal display. iPhone Duo Defender Series…
Postcard from Amman Design Week 2026
Amman Design Week may have been on hiatus since 2019 but when the Jordanian Design Biennial returned earlier in October 2026 for its fourth edition, it was with remarkable verve and confidence, as if the intervening years had almost never happened.
US designates helium as a critical material | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
The U.S. designated helium as a critical material Friday because it's indispensable for making semiconductors that are essential to energy generation, and the global supply is at risk of disruption, according to the Energy Department. The…
11 Outdated Things People Over 30 Should Never Have in Their Homes, According to Designers
As you see the end of your 20s nearing, it's a good time to take stock of your financials, your career goals, even your wardrobe...and the state of your home should also go on that list. If you're looking around and realizing that there's a…
Deepavali 2026 fashion trends: From jewel tones to modern saris, designers decode festive dressing
The NRIs are already ahead of the curve. Designer Sabyasachi hosted the first-ever Deepavali event at The Met in New York earlier this week, while entrepreneur Anjula Acharia rang in the season with her All That Glitters ball, themed…
A censored library logo design just took the war on woke to a new level of stupidity
The weird 'war on woke' being waged in the US has already claimed some high-profile design victims. The most famous examples have been the Cracker Barrel rebrand, which was deemed too modern for conservatives, and the US State Department's use of…
Pentagon designates Confucius Institutes in US a national security threat
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Oct 24, 2026, 06:21 AM WASHINGTON, Oct 23 - The US Defense Department has designated Chinese-funded cultural centers on university campuses known as Confucius Institutes as a…
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