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4 sandal trends that are in this summer and 4 that are out, according to stylists and designers
Suede detailing is everywhere right now, according to Molly West Coe, a New York-based fashion stylist and founder of StyledBuy and StyledGuy. The suede trend started with fall and winter pieces but has carried into summer footwear as well. Whether…
KFC's design chief says brands are too obsessed with Gen Z
Every brand wants Gen Z to think it's cool. KFC's design chief thinks that's the wrong goal. 'It's all about Gen Z, Gen Z, Gen Z,' Christophe Poirier, KFC's global chief concept officer, told Business Insider. As KFC rolls out a sweeping global…
17 Modern Home Design Trends People Deeply Hate (And Never Want To See Again)
—Anonymous, 55, female, Dallas 'I hope a modern design that will be outdated is the massive master suite, tiny secondary bedrooms, and few closets. Never did I figure out over the past decades why the architects thought lower-income people…
Why This Is the New Italian Designer to Know
MILAN — Francesco Saverio Matera is not just any designer. Pragmatic and utterly straightforward despite his young age, the founder of adaptive brand Materia has joined the local fashion scene quietly, but his innovative approach and…
Remove five garden items to avoid your home looking cheap, urge designers
When designing a garden, it's easy to get carried away and try to cram in too many features. Good landscaping can transform the look of your outdoor space and add value to your home. You don't need to splash out huge amounts of money to achieve the…
Korean Designer Juntae Kim Updates the Asics Gel-Kinetic With Signature Flower Motif
Seoul-based designer Juntae Kim has teamed up with Asics on the Gel-Kinetic sneaker model as part of his spring/summer 2027 collection. For this tie-up, Kim brings the brand's signature flower motif to the Asics Gel-Kinetic FR in a way that…
Why Sarah stopped buying designer tees and now picks this budget-friendly option
Each week, we quiz a prominent person about their style and the inspiration behind it. Ahead, furniture designer Sarah Ellison. How would you describe your style? Comfortable, sculptural and classic. What's the oldest thing in your wardrobe? A…
Businesses using AI to design posters - just why??
Please or to access all these features Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters. Pleasedontdothat · Today 14:13 Why do businesses think that using AI to design posters or signs is a good idea? My instant reaction is…
Polar Street X sports watch review: excellent battery life and unique design
Polar has been a pioneer in wearable sports technology for more than 40 years. The firm helps athletes and coaches at all levels to improve their health, performance and overall wellbeing. The heart rate specialist recently introduced a new…
4 things you won't learn in design school (but you really need to know)
Most design courses are good at teaching you how to make the technical stuff, like software, principles, and processes. What they're often less good at is teaching you how to work, or manage a client relationship, or grapple with feedback that…
Modern luxury bathroom ideas from designer homes across India
A relaxing retreat, an experiential space and an emotionally driven ambience; bathrooms today are much more than rooms designed to disappear into the background of a home. They are increasingly being designed as wellness spaces rather than purely…
Five garden items designers say to remove to avoid your home looking cheap
When designing a garden, it's easy to get carried away and try to include too many features. Good landscaping can produce a stunning look and boost a property's worth. You don't need to break the bank to achieve the ideal garden; instead, it's…
Elephant Trunk's Hidden Design Could Inspire a New Generation of Soft Robots
The elephant's trunk is one of the animal world's most formidable facial appendages; it is capable of tearing a tree limb from its base and, moments later, carefully lifting a single blade of grass. Now, this combination of strength and precision…
Woman orders bag from major luxury designer Jil Sander. Then she sees what she got and slams the brand: 'I knew immediately'
A TikToker claimed she was a victim of online designer bag fraud. She knew something was wrong the moment she held the box from Jil Sander. Kristen Marie (@Kristenmariehair) shared a viral video with 2.1 million views. She claimed that a Jil Sander…
The big TechRadar Entertainment interview: Toy Story 5 VFX supervisor Thomas Jordan talks new toy designs, Easter eggs, Bonnie and Blaze, and Pixar's experiments with AI
Full spoilers follow for Toy Story 5. You have been warned. Thomas Jordan has seen a lot in his Hollywood career. The Pixar veteran, who began his career at the acclaimed animation studio in 1997 as a production intern on A Bug's Life, has had a…
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