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M&S launch 'incredible' designer-inspired leather jacket for under £70
With autumn finally here, it's time to rethink your wardrobe and where better to start than a classic leather jacket that will work with everything from flouncy floral midi dresses to your favourite jeans. Scrolling through the new in section…
Man City fans used AI to design the team's new kit
Manchester City's new uniforms are the first professional kits designed by fans using AI that will be worn on a football pitch. The Premier League team announced a new fan-designed alternative kit that was made using Puma AI Creator, the German…
The 'Average' Visitor Doesn't Exist. So Why Still Design For Them?
For years, accessibility has understandably focused heavily on physical access. Yet emerging approaches to neuroinclusive design suggest that access also involves predictability, communication, sensory experience and the amount of mental effort…
I'm an interior designer. These 10 popular trends don't actually look good in real life.
Stark-white interiors can photograph like a dream, but in reality, they are about as welcoming as a dentist's waiting room. There is something to be said for the allure of a minimalistic clean slate, but all-white interiors are seriously lacking in…
Thinking Through the Hand: Atelier CRAFT on Design and Making
What narratives do materials carry, and how can the visible 'traces' of artisans engage in a dialogue with manufacturing processes and industrialization ? Between design and construction, the act of thinking through making can become a guiding…
The Designer Quietly Reinventing Calvin Klein
On Seventh Avenue, the main drag of Manhattan's garment district, appearances are everything—even when it comes to minute details. A block away from the Calvin Klein headquarters, I witness a window-washer's boss pointing out the spot he…
Designers Predict These 7 'Micro Trends' Will Be Everywhere by Fall
Fall is all about new beginnings. After a summer spent outdoors, the shift in season brings us back inside, making it a great time for redecorating. That said, it doesn't mean you need to undergo a whole revamp; there are simple things you can do…
EXCLUSIVE: Changbin of Stray Kids Designs Capsule Collection for Autry
MILAN — Changbin of the K-pop group Stray Kids is taking his partnership with Autry up a notch. Named the Italian footwear brand's first global brand ambassador last February, the K-pop sensation has now codesigned a capsule for Autry…
Fortune Tech: Amazon alleged overcharging, Nissan-Honda software collab, EU ChatGPT designation
Good morning, unless you're Shein CEO Chris Xu, whose newly public company debuted in Hong Kong with a thud. Shares of the China-founded company fell by as much as 10%, to about 44 Hong Kong dollars, in early trading Tuesday as long-running…
Stunning Sproatley home 'designed and built for the future' for sale for £480k
An exceptional four-bedroom detached home that has been designed and built for the future has now been completed and is up for sale. Based close to Sproatley, the four-bedroom house is being marketed by Reeds Rains Hull, who have issued pictures…
The Self-Taught Designer Turning Flowers, Bread, and Found Objects Into Fashion Fantasy
It sounds like the premise of a fairy tale: A young man, raised in rural Spain by a baker father and a mother who pursued ceramics and crochet, moves to London and finds work as a florist. While there, he channels his love of all things floral and…
This gaming headset was designed for audiophiles... but I'm not convinced
As an audio journalist, I've covered FiiO plenty of times; the brand is known for beloved digital audio players like the JM21 and digital-audio converters like the FA15. But I was surprised to see the brand enter a totally different market, trying…
AI Is Rewriting Every Job. 5 Steps to Design a Workforce That Can Keep Up.
In the current AI era, leaders are continuously redesigning their workforce, with roles always in motion rather than “set” for the next planning cycle. Most companies still see people as headcount and cost centers, not as a dynamic…
Can barcodes stop fake Paithani saris? Designers and weavers weigh in on Maharashtra plan
A quintessential Maharashtrian craft, the Paithani sari represents the pinnacle of handloom dexterity, luxury, and silk weaving. With intricate designs taking anywhere from a month to a full year to complete, the booming market for these prized…
UniFirst Launches Always U™ Workwear Collection Designed for the Active Workforce
New collection combines comfort, mobility, modern design, and a women's line in a budget-friendly solution built for uniform rental programs WILMINGTON, Mass., Sept. 1, 2026 /CNW/ -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF), a North American leader in…
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