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businessinsider.com - Cheyenne Elwell - Interior designers share 6 trends that are in, and 4 that are out this season
Interior designers share 6 trends that are in, and 4 that are out this season
Business Insider –

For the past couple of years, there's been a growing interest in color drenching, and according to interior designer and author Max Humphrey, it's going to continue. Color drenching involves painting the walls, trim, doors, and even the ceiling all…

mirror.co.uk - Daniel Bird - Taylor Swift secretly supported Bebe Rexha after designers refused to dress her
Taylor Swift secretly supported Bebe Rexha after designers refused to dress her
Daily Mirror –

Taylor Swift was secretly on hand to support Bebe Rexha after fashion houses refused to dress her. The singer might have one of the most recognisable names in music, but despite her success, Bebe, 37, has faced a series of setbacks over the years.

theweek.com - The Week US - The designer who bedazzled the stars
The designer who bedazzled the stars
The Week –

Bob Mackie never let practicality get in the way of glamour. Dubbed the Sultan of Sequins, the Rajah of Rhinestones, and the Guru of Glitter, he dressed stars as if costuming characters in a play, and the results were both provocative and witty.

tomshardware.com - Jake Roach - OpenAI Jalapeño design interview transcript
OpenAI Jalapeño design interview transcript
Tom's Hardware –

OpenAI revealed its Jalapeño inference ASIC at Hot Chips in August 2026, a chip that leaned heavily on AI to deliver an incredibly short design window. Following the reveal, Tom's Hardware had the opportunity to sit down with the company's…

wwd.com - Ryma Chikhoune - EXCLUSIVE: Heron Preston Partners With Formula E on Fashion, Materials and GEN4 Design
EXCLUSIVE: Heron Preston Partners With Formula E on Fashion, Materials and GEN4 Design
WWD –

Heron Preston and Formula E are teaming on a long-term creative partnership. The designer, known for his work with reclaimed materials, and the all-electric motorsport championship are exploring material innovation, sustainability and the future of…

rediff.com - Philem Dipak Singh - Harita Bhadra Asian Games Bronze, Sprinter, Jewellery Designer
Harita Bhadra Asian Games Bronze, Sprinter, Jewellery Designer
Rediff.com –

Indian sprinter Harita Bhadra, an Asian Games bronze medallist and jewellery designer, celebrates her debut international success by planning a unique creation for her brand, Dagina, inspired by her journey. Harita Bhadra, an Indian sprinter, won a…

wwd.com - Maggie Clancy - The Designer of Olivia Rodrigo's Viral 'Melting' Dress Explains How It Worked
The Designer of Olivia Rodrigo's Viral 'Melting' Dress Explains How It Worked
WWD –

The 2026 MTV VMAs might have taken over Los Angeles on Sunday, but the weekend's biggest music -fashion moment might still belong to Olivia Rodrigo. Rodrigo entered the winter section of her “The Unraveled Tour” at PeoplesBank Arena…

techxplore.com - University of Manchester - Glowing paint that maps air pressure could improve the design of future aircraft
Glowing paint that maps air pressure could improve the design of future aircraft
Tech Xplore –

When engineers design a new aircraft, they need to know exactly how air flows over every surface. The pressure distribution must be controlled, or fuel efficiency, handling and even structural safety can be affected. A promising way to measure this…

bluewin.ch - Okafor Treats Himself to an Expensive Diamond Necklace in the National Team's Design
Okafor Treats Himself to an Expensive Diamond Necklace in the National Team's Design
bluewin.ch –

In two Instagram posts, the Belgian jewelry store “Berete Jewellers” from Antwerp showcases a diamond necklace custom-made for former Swiss national team star Noah Okafor. It features the Swiss national team jersey with the Swiss coat…

timeout.com - Liv Kelly - 'Gaudí's work is crucial to Catalonia's regional identity': A closer look at Barcelona's defining designs
'Gaudí's work is crucial to Catalonia's regional identity': A closer look at Barcelona's defining designs
Time Out –

Sprouting from the lustrous, expansive tiled floors, the central columns inside the Sagrada Família 's Basilica loom magnificently over the humming flocks of visitors like the trees of a pleasingly still forest, and that's precisely what its…

republicworld.com - info desk - LIMIRA Enters India's Jewellery Market with an E-Commerce-Only Model Built Around Design, Transparency and Lab-Grown Diamonds
LIMIRA Enters India's Jewellery Market with an E-Commerce-Only Model Built Around Design, Transparency and Lab-Grown Diamonds
Republic World –

Surat, 24 September 2026: LIMIRA, a new-age, design-led lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, announced its launch in India with an e-commerce-only model built around design, individuality and storytelling transparency. The brand brings modern diamond…

heraldscotland.com - Rose Moncur - Edinburgh fashion students to see designs brought to life in Multrees Walk project
Edinburgh fashion students to see designs brought to life in Multrees Walk project
The Herald –

The 2026/27 project challenges students to create six-outfit collections for Spring/Summer 2027, balancing commercial appeal with creative innovation. The strongest shirt and trouser co-ord from each collection will be selected for final…

9to5mac.com - Michael Burkhardt - Anker's 25W MagSafe 3-in-1 packs active cooling in a travel-sized design [Hands-on]
Anker's 25W MagSafe 3-in-1 packs active cooling in a travel-sized design [Hands-on]
9to5Mac –

If you're rocking an iPhone 16 or newer, you might be interested in a Qi2.2 charger to take full advantage of the 25W MagSafe charging speeds that your phone can support. Anker's new 25W Prime MagSafe 3-in-1 is one of many great options, and it…

jacobin.com - We Have to Figure Out How to Design a Warming Planet
We Have to Figure Out How to Design a Warming Planet
Jacobin –

Before we get into the nitty-gritty, we should start with the problem in its purest form: The world as we know it cannot go on. Something's got to give. Ideally, that would be capitalism, but we don't have enough time to pull that off before the…

wallpaper.com - Hugo Macdonald - 12 uplifting design stories we discovered in Finland this month
12 uplifting design stories we discovered in Finland this month
Wallpaper* –

A visit to Helsinki Design Week in September should be prescribed to anyone feeling bleak about the future of humanity. Each year, as the light and leaves begin to turn, the Finnish capital reminds its population and a growing number of design…

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