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Zendaya’s Custom Loewe ‘I Told Ya’ Slogan T-Shirt From the ‘Challengers’ Movie Is Finally Available to Shop Online

By Claire Sullivan | WWD
  • But one of her biggest serves is a little less on-the-nose: Earlier this week, Zendaya was spotted in a Loewe shirt emblazoned with ‘I Told Ya’ — and it’s now available to shop online.
  • The ‘I Told Ya’ slogan has also been seen on Zendaya’s ‘Challengers’ co-star Josh O’Connor during the film’s press tour.
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ByteDance promised to sue if the U.S. bans TikTok. Legal experts weigh in on what it means for users

By Associated Press | Fast Company
  • The law’s opponents, which include advocacy organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union, maintain that the government hasn’t come close to justifying banning TikTok, while others say national-security claims could still prevail.
  • For years, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have expressed concerns that Chinese authorities could force ByteDance to hand over U.S. user data, or influence Americans by suppressing or promoting certain content on TikTok. The U.S. has yet to provide public evidence to support those claims, but some legal experts note that political pressures have piled up regardless.
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Micron’s computer chip factories (and jobs) are coming. Voters are tired of waiting

By Associated Press | Fast Company
  • On Thursday, the Democratic president will head to upstate New York to celebrate Micron Technology’s plans to build a campus of computer chip factories made possible in part with government support.
  • The Biden administration helped jump-start the Micron project by agreeing to provide $6.1 billion in government support that will also cover a memory chip factory in Idaho that would be operating in 2026.
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Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes conviction overturned

By Reuters | Fast Company
As Weinstein serves his 23-year prison sentence in upstate New York, it is not clear how this development will immediately affect him. New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned the 2020 sex crimes conviction of former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, in the case that helped to create the #MeToo movement. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Kering Beauté Names President and CEO, Americas

By Jmansowwd | WWD
  • A joint memo from Kering Beauté CEO Raffaella Cornaggia, and Creed CEO Sarah Rotheram sent Wednesday, announced the hire to retailers in the U.S. and noted Choueiri’s experience in L’Oréal’s Luxe division, and most recently as global brand president of Ralph Lauren Fragrances.
  • Kering Beauté is bullish on beauty in the Americas – and has named a new president and chief executive officer of the market.
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Blue Nile’s Best Tennis Bracelet and More Pieces to Buy for that ‘Old Money’ Look

By Fernando Snellings | WWD
  • Contemporary jewelry brands have democratized this sparkling arm candy category with lab-grown diamonds, alternative gems, and recycled metals: Today, diamond-alternative tennis bracelet variations for under $200 are easily accessible to shoppers looking to jumpstart their jewelry collections without a big financial commitment.
  • Once solely priced at five figures and gifted on special occasions — say, a 25th wedding anniversary or a 50th birthday — today’s best tennis bracelets are sophisticated pieces of everyday jewelry rather than wear-once-a-year status symbols.
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London-based Agency The Wellness Concierge Targets the Mindful Crowd

By Hikmat Mohammed | WWD
  • Now Selina Cockell, a former fashion publicist at Alexander McQueen, Karla Otto and Axel Arigato, and Kelly Marks, a marketing expert turned fitness instructor, have founded The Wellness Concierge, a London-based boutique agency that aims to connect brands to the mindfulness movement.
  • “In London, events and brands are very much focused on fitness that target mostly mental and physical health without going deeper,” Cockell said.
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EXCLUSIVE: Chahan Minassian Takes Over the Secretive Fortuny Headquarters

By Sofia Celeste | WWD
  • For the occasion of the Venice Art Biennale, which runs Saturday to Nov. 24, Minassian was tapped to reenvision the historic Fortuny headquarters and former home of Countess Gozzi into a gallery showcase of contemporary design, open to the the broader design community for the very first time.
  • “It’s a gallery with the vision of the new Venetian interiors, complementing new curations and Chahan design to historical interiors.
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Andy Warhol and KAWS’ Work to Be Exhibited Together for First Time

By info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast) | Hypebeast
The Andy Warhol Museum is bringing together the work of Andy Warhol and KAWS for an exhibition exploring the “dark themes” of their work.The Brooklyn-based KAWS is known for bright-colored sculptures and paintings featuring his signature skull characters. The late Warhol similarly used vibrant color palettes in his own, which famously probed commercialism and advertising but also frequently explored the concept of death.With the debut joint exhibition of the two artists, KAWS + Warhol, “the dark undercurrents in the work of KAWS and Warhol are magnified and brought into plain sight by presenting the two artists together for the first […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Shares of Versace Owner Capri Seen Falling 30% If Deal With Coach Owner Tapestry Fails

By Bloomberg | Business of Fashion
  • The shares may fall to the mid-$20-range or lower, so roughly 30 percent or more below the current level, if the transaction fails, according to a Bloomberg survey of 20 merger-arb specialists.
  • In the survey, 12 respondents saw the downside for Capri ranging from $20 to $25, depending on metrics such as forward earnings per share and the price-to-earnings ratio.
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Overmono Gets Glitchy on Remix The Streets’ 2002 “Turn the Page”

By info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast) | Hypebeast
Overmono has dropped a remix of The Streets’ 2002 single “Turn the Page.” The original version of the song from the Birmingham grime group is already fast-paced but Overmono’s version picks up the pace, making it more akin to a grungy club track.“Streets riding high with the beats in the sky / All stare, eyes glazed, garage burnt down,” Mike Skinner raps, now with a glitchy beat backing him up. “The fire raged for forty days and in forty ways / But through the blaze they see it fade.”The remix arrives a year after Overmono, the techno duo of brothers Tom and Ed Russell, released its debut LP Good Lies. Since then, they’ve put out a string […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Ring customers, you might get a PayPal refund from the FTC. Here’s how much to expect

By Tracy Brown Hamilton | Fast Company
  • The FTC is utilizing the settlement funds to provide refunds to eligible Ring customers, with over 117,000 individuals set to receive payments via PayPal.
  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action to redress privacy and security breaches at Ring, the home security camera company owned by Amazon, by issuing refunds totaling more than $5.6 million to consumers.
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Hermès to Open a Third Freestanding Store in New Jersey This Week

By Jean E. Palmieri | WWD
  • Mahady said because a lot of space in the store is devoted to back-of-house requirements and is not customer facing, Hermes was able to donate one of its windows to the Princeton Art Museum which will use it to display some of its works on a rotating basis as it prepares to open a new building in 2025.
  • The others are located in the American Dream and Short Hills malls and while the Princeton unit is slightly small, according to Hermes’s U.S. president Diane Mahady, it is distinct because it is freestanding and in an historic building.
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Moncler Group’s Sales Climb 16% in Q1 2024 While Demand in China Strengthens

By info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast) | Hypebeast
  • The Moncler Group on Thursday shared its financial report for Q1 2024, revealing a sizable 16% increase in revenues to reach €818.0 million EUR in the three months.
  • Home to both the Moncler and Stone Island brands, the company achieved positive results thanks, in part, to heightened demand in China, a region where competing luxury conglomerates are currently lacking.
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Museum of Sex Deploys Hajime Sorayama’s ‘Desire Machines’ for First Miami Show

By info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast) | Hypebeast
  • Desire Machines marks the Museum of Sex's inaugural exhibition at its Miami outpost featuring a selection of Hajime Sorayama's iconic'sexy robot' sculpture series alongside 20 never-before-seen paintings.
  • Hajime Sorayama: Desire Machines provides an opportunity to contemplate what sexual agency, objectification, privacy, exhibitionism, exclusivity, and intimacy mean in our current digital moment," said exhibition author, Dr. Allison de Fren.
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Threads launches custom mute filters, teases controls for quote posts

By Ivan Mehta | TechCrunch
Threads and Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced today that Threads is launching a new feature that lets users filter out words and phrases from their feeds and mentions. The “Hidden Words” feature automatically mutes common words, phrases, and emojis that might be offensive to users. In addition to these preset filters, users can add their © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Wild bees are the real climate heroes

By mlindsay | Fast Company
Year after year, articles appear with doomsday scenarios describing how bee populations are rapidly declining, with buzzword headlines like “A bee-pocalypse in Europe” and “Nearly half of U.S. honeybee colonies died last year.” And it’s working; more people than ever are concerned with the “save the bees” movement, taking steps to help bees with wildflower gardens, bee baths, and even small-scale beekeeping.These efforts are usually an attempt to save the celebrity bee: honey bees. This is unsurprising since the honey industry is worth $8 billion. The United States alone contains 2.7 million honey bee colonies. Honey bee pollination is […]Read more >Similar articles >
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The EU just showed us another way of reining in TikTok

By Chris Stokel-Walker | Fast Company
Everyone’s attention is on the U.S.’s moves to ban the app, but the European Union just showed it’s not messing around. You probably saw the news that TikTok’s time could be up in the U.S., with a nine-month countdown triggered by the signature of a bill that would require TikTok’s parent company ByteDance to divest the app by Joe Biden. But while the U.S. TikTok ban could likely be batted down in court, an equally consequential decision has hit the app in Europe. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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girl in red Covers Talking Heads’ "Girlfriend Is Better" for A24’s Tribute Album

By info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast) | Hypebeast
  • The enigmatic songstress covered "Girlfriend Is Better" for the stacked compilation album which includes Miley Cyrus, Teezo Touchdown, Lorde, Kevin Abstract, Toro y Moi and many, many others – and marks A24's first official foray into the music sphere.
  • girl in red has brought her flair to A24's Everyone's Getting Involved Talking Heads tribute album.
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TechCrunch Minute: FTC bans noncompetes, court challenge incoming

By Anthony Ha | TechCrunch
The Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 this week to ban noncompete agreements. While the FTC estimates that nearly one in five American workers is subject to a noncompete, these agreements haven’t been a huge issue in Silicon Valley, because they’re not enforceable in California. This has arguably been one of the region’s competitive advantages, as © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Which Fashion Jobs Pay the Most?

By Fashionista
As glamorous as they may look, fashion jobs aren’t exactly known for being massively lucrative, especially for those early on in their careers. That said, some fields within the fashion industry pay better than others. According to our latest annual Fashionista Salary Survey Report, people working …Continue reading […]Read more >Similar articles >
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MSNBC Legal Analysts Talk ‘Sleepy Don’ and Cameras in the Courtroom for Trump Trials

By Marisa Guthrie | WWD
  • “When I worked in the Department of Justice,” says Joyce Vance, a former U.S. attorney and law professor at the University of Alabama, “it was an incredible honor to be a prosecutor and stand up in the courtroom and say, ‘May it please the court, I represent the people of the United States.’ That meant something to me every time I said it.
  • Murray is an MSNBC legal analyst and the coauthor, with former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann (who also appears on MSNBC ), of “The Trump Indictments: The Historic Charging Documents with Commentary,” which offers an annotated rendering of four criminal indictments: the Jan. 6 election interference case and the classified documents case, both brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith; the election interference case in Georgia, and the current hush money case in New York.
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Algorithms not for sale: ByteDance may shutdown TikTok in the U.S. if legal options fail

By Reuters | Fast Company
A shut-down would have limited impact on ByteDance’s business while the company would not have to give up its core algorithm. TikTok owner ByteDance would prefer shutting down its loss-making app rather than sell it if the Chinese company exhausts all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the U.S., four sources said. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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K-pop’s leading company has declared war on itself. This never-seen interview profiles the creative legend at the center of it

By Mark Wilson | Fast Company
Min Hee-jin created the K-pop sensation NewJeans inside Hybe. But now Hybe wants her out. In this extended Q&A, Min shared how she built the band and what she was planning next—before the conflict erupted. In the K-pop capital of Seoul, a high-stakes battle is unfolding. Min Hee-jin, a household name in the world of Korean music, is a celebrated creative director behind some of the biggest groups from the past two decades. Her latest, and arguably greatest, creation is a girl group called NewJeans, which she launched in 2022 under the company Hybe—the same company behind BTS.At Hybe, Min ran both the creative and business side of her […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Twenty Years Later, the HUF x Nike Air Max 1 "Brilliant Orange" Is Coming

By info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast) | Hypebeast
It’s been two years since Nike SB connected with HUF to pay homage to its founder, Keith Hufnagel, with three special SB Dunk Low colorways. A year later, it was rumored that the two would again reprise their partnership with a re-release of their collaborative gray and neon green Air Max 1 from 2004, with it set to take place 20 years later in 2024. Adding to the excitement, a first look at the duo’s "Brilliant Orange" colorway that was created as just a sample in 2004 has now surfaced.While we await a preview of the aforementioned re-release, a one image reveal of the "Brilliant Orange" pair offers a basic […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Ewan McGregor’s Daughter Fronts Celine Fragrance Campaign

By Msocha1 | WWD
YOUNG AT HEART: Esther-Rose McGregor, daughter of actor Ewan McGregor, is the face of Celine‘s latest fragrance campaign, her Twiggy-esque hair and makeup dovetailing with the scent’s ’60s inspiration. The imagery debuted on Celine’s digital channels on Thursday, with Zouzou bringing to 12 the number of fragrances Hedi Slimane has developed for Celine Haute Parfumerie since it debuted in 2019. It’s considered a daytime scent, with amber, musk and vanilla notes, and distills the image of young women in the ’60s, “fresh-faced and mischievous-looking heroines with their short haircut framing delicate features and a smiling pout,” according to […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Preview of ‘Next-gen Fashion Gaming’ on Show in Berlin

By CSchaer | WWD
  • The creators of a mobile-first fashion game called Kutur Runway have collaborated with Berlin-based designer Esther Perbandt to create an “augmented reality” experience that promises to bring fashion, art and technology together.
  • To this end, Mizon was approaching fashion brands to ask if she and her team could turn their clothes into 3D looks online in order to include them in Kutur Runway.
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Infiniment Coty Paris Celebrated Liberty’s Launch With an Art Lover’s Soirée

By Hikmat Mohammed | WWD
LONDON — Perfumer Infiniment Coty Paris hosted a cocktail party on Wednesday evening at Protein Studios in East London to celebrate its launch at Liberty London. Guests included Amybeth McNulty, star of the Netflix series “Anne With an E”; British rapper Bugzy Malone; Noel Gallagher’s daughter Anaïs, and British comedian Mo Gilligan. Bugzy Malone Dave Benett/Getty Images The crowd had the opportunity to mingle around an aromatic flower garden and listen to live performances by music artists Ella Eyre and John Glacier. The venue was decorated with art, including pieces made of the brand’s perfume bottles; a commissioned art piece by […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Breaking down TikTok’s legal arguments around free speech, national security claims

By Rebecca Bellan | TechCrunch
Social media platform TikTok says that a bill banning the app in the U.S. is “unconstitutional” and that it will fight this latest attempt to restrict its use in court. The bill in question, which President Joe Biden signed Wednesday, gives Chinese parent company ByteDance nine months to divest TikTok or face a ban on © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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How weight-loss drugs are changing the diet industry

By Associated Press | Fast Company
Recent injected drugs like Wegovy and its predecessor, the diabetes medication Ozempic, are reshaping the U.S. health and fitness industries. Ever since college, Brad Jobling struggled with his weight, fluctuating between a low of 155 pounds when he was in his thirties to as high as 220. He spent a decade tracking calories on WeightWatchers, but the pounds he dropped always crept back onto his 5-foot-5-inch frame. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Balenciaga’s New Tokyo Flagship Has Vintage Couture, Ceramics and Mochi Treats

By Msocha1 | WWD
  • Balenciaga likens the stacked nature of the glass-fronted, three-level boutique — its second Ginza location — to a parking garage, in tune with its blunt, and sometimes hardcore, take on luxury.
  • Balenciaga operates 37 stores in Japan, which has been a bright spot for most European luxury brands, gains there outpacing other regions amid a broader normalization of demand in other markets.
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Gen Z is losing its political voice on social media

By Amanda Silberling | TechCrunch
President Joe Biden signed the bill this week that could ban TikTok from the U.S. if its parent company ByteDance doesn’t sell the platform. According to young political content creators, the ban could decimate Gen Z’s access to political news and information. “An unfortunately large amount of 18- to 24-year-olds find out information about local © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Alexandra Benezra’s PR Agency Expands Into U.S. And Hospitality

By Hikmat Mohammed | WWD
  • Alexandra Benezra, founder of ASB PR, a boutique agency that started in London in 2021, has moved over the pond and is now popping up in New York City, Los Angeles and Mexico, and moving beyond traditional fashion and beauty communications .
  • The agency is adding hospitality to its roster of services that include events, talent management, influencer and brand partnerships, and VIP dressing.
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Speaker applications close tomorrow for TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

By Robert Frawley | TechCrunch
Hurry up! Our Call for Content ends tomorrow, April 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If you’re a startup expert eager to lead a session at TechCrunch Disrupt on October 28-30, now’s the time to apply! Submit your proposal to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 before the deadline. Your topic should empower startup founders, builders, and © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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KidSuper Reimagines LaMelo Ball’s PUMA MB.03

By info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast) | Hypebeast
Colm Dillane has built a reputation for delivering bold designs, and performances, via his label KidSuper. Beyond the brand’s designs, its collaborative work with the likes of Canada Goose and Starbucks have cemented KidSuper has a major force in fashion. Its most recent collaboration pairs the brand with PUMA, taking on LaMelo Ball’s third signature shoe — the PUMA MB.03 — and combining it with an accompanying apparel range.KidSuper isn’t the only one known for eye-catching designs — Ball has time and again covered his kicks in some of the wildest arrangements found in the basketball shoe market, such as […]Read more >Similar articles >
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The transformative power of career exploration in shaping the Gen Z identity

By Melanie McNally | Fast Company
Put yourself on a sustainable career path, aligned with your values and vision, with these tips from the author of ‘The Emotionally Intelligent Teen.’ Navigating a new work environment can be challenging. You’re just starting your career and might feel grateful for the opportunity, but at the same time, may notice unfair expectations being placed on you. You may feel socially awkward around those older than you and like you have nothing in common with those further along in their careers or personal lives. You might even want to create healthy boundaries around time and relationships at work but feel like you haven’t yet “earned” the right […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Congo questions Apple’s knowledge of ‘blood minerals’ in its supply chain

By Associated Press | Fast Company
They included a list of questions challenging Apple to show how it monitors its supply chains in a region where more than 100 armed rebel groups operate, some of whom have been accused of carrying out mass killings of civilians. Congo‘s government is questioning Apple about the tech company’s knowledge of “blood minerals” from a conflict zone in the African country that could be smuggled into its supply chains and is demanding answers within three weeks. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Queen Trixie Mattel Releases Whimsical Gay-mer Makeup Collection Inspired by Arcade Games

By Renan Botelho | WWD
  • Trixie Mattel, the winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” season three and founder of Trixie Cosmetics, has united her beauty brand’s motto of self-love and her fondness for video games in a whimsical makeup collection, the Gay-mer.
  • “We were working on a super versatile product that was going to encourage people to push their boundaries with makeup and try new things.
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Sanctuary’s new humanoid robot learns faster and costs less

By Brian Heater | TechCrunch
Sanctuary AI often isn’t mentioned in the same breath as humanoid robotics firms like Boston Dynamics, Agility, Figure and 1X, but the Canadian company has been operating in the space for some time. In fact, a new robot introduced on Thursday is actually the seventh-generation of its Phoenix line. While a recent iteration introduced legs © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Italy, Spain, and Greece are piloting tourist taxes—and locals are conflicted

By Sarah Bregel | Fast Company
In Venice, which just became the world’s first city to charge for entry, some protestors argued that enjoying the historic city should remain free to all. It’s no surprise that travel is getting pricier. In 2024, airfare, hotel, and AirBnb rates are sky-high thanks to inflation and a surge in post-pandemic travel. But now, there are some new fees travelers will need to consider before embarking on some popular destinations: tourist taxes. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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The FCC votes to reinstate net neutrality rules, reversing Trump

By Reuters | Fast Company
Reinstating the net neutrality rules has been a priority for President Biden, who signed a July 2021 executive order encouraging the FCC to reinstate rules adopted under former President Obama. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 3-2 on Thursday to reinstate landmark net neutrality rules and reassume regulatory oversight of broadband internet rescinded under former President Donald Trump. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Threads Ramps Up Safety Measures With ‘Hidden Words’ Feature

By info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast) | Hypebeast
As Threads continues to grow, the platform is cracking down on posts containing hateful or offensive content. Similar to Instagram, the app now has a “hidden words” feature, where it automatically filters out certain words, phrases and even emojis.CEO Adam Mosseri announced the feature, fittingly, on his own Threads account.“Today on Threads, we’re expanding Hidden Words, which until now only were applied to replies, so you can filter out unwanted content from feeds, search, profiles, and post replies on Threads,” Mosseri wrote.Post by @mosseriView on ThreadsThe filter will automatically be applied to both one’s “Following” and their “For […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Bytedance May Shut Down TikTok in US if Legal Options Fail

By Reuters | Business of Fashion
  • It said late on Thursday in a statement posted on Toutiao, a media platform it owns, that it had no plan to sell TikTok, in response to an article by The Information saying ByteDance is exploring scenarios for selling TikTok’s US business without the algorithm that recommends videos to TikTok users.
  • TikTok shares the same core algorithms with ByteDance domestic apps like short video platform Douyin, three of the sources said.
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Travis Scott to Face Jury Trial in Astroworld Lawsuits, Judge Orders

By info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast) | Hypebeast
A Houston judge has declined to dismiss hundreds of lawsuits filed against Travis Scott for the 2021 Astroworld festival, where ten people died and hundreds of others were injured during a crowd surge.Noah Wexler, an attorney representing the family of Madison Dubiski, who died at Astroworld, argued during an April 15 hearing that Scott exercised “conscious disregard for safety” and encouraged those without tickets to break into the festival and ignored the festival organizer’s calls to stop his performance.Scott’s lawyers countered that the rapper wasn’t responsible for the safety planning of 2021’s Astroworld and that his duties only […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Snap surges after sales projection tops estimates on ad strength

Advertising Age
Snap gained in extended trading after projecting that revenue in the current quarter will jump as much as 18%, beating analysts’ estimates and offering a sign that the overhaul to its advertising business has taken hold with marketers. Sales will be $1.23 billion to $1.26 billion in the period ending in June, the company said Thursday in a statement. Analysts, on average, projected $1.21 billion. CEO Evan Spiegel has reshaped the company over the past two years, downsizing headcount and eliminating projects that don’t boost revenue or user growth. At the same time, Snap has reworked its advertising business, introducing new ways to target […]Read more >Similar articles >
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‘Ginny & Georgia’ Star Antonia Gentry Debuts as Aveda Celebrity Partner in New Campaign for Diverse Curly Hair Types

By Elizabeth Grace Coyne | WWD
  • Aveda has officially partnered with “Ginny & Georgia” actress Antonia Gentry on the brand’s new Be Curly Advanced collection, a line featuring hair care products designed specifically for the maintenance of waves, curls and coils.
  • Gentry continued, commenting on how Aveda’s Be Curly Advanced collection means more to her than just hair care .
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Norwest Venture Partners raises $3B for 17th vehicle, maintaining fund size despite market downturn

By Marina Temkin | TechCrunch
Norwest Venture Partners, a 65-year-old firm backed solely by Wells Fargo, has raised its 17th fund at $3 billion. That’s a noteworthy number, given that NVP last raised the same amount in December 2021. That was the peak of the venture boom, and at that time, the firm said it increased its capital pool by © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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11 Blogging Tips For Beginners To Succeed In 2024

By Megan Mahoney | Copyblogger
  • By showing search engines that you’re an authority on a specific topic, you’re more likely to rank well for your target keywords .
  • Yet building backlinks is a popular content idea because it’s so challenging, meaning that most of the solutions mentioned in these blog posts are only minimally effective.
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Managers: You’re not a BFF or a therapist. This is how much you should know about your employees’ personal lives

By Lydia Dishman | Fast Company
Managers have no business snooping around their workers’ privacy, which does not interfere with their willingness or ability to show an interest in their well-being, engagement, career satisfaction, morale, and performance. One of the unexpected disadvantages to the evolution of leadership, from more autocratic, tyrannic, despotic, and top-down during more nepotistic, plutocratic, violent times, to more democratic, empathetic, considerate, and inclusive in the best of times, is the common tendency to mistake leaders for our friends. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Masterpieces Illustrated in Travel Posters

By info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast) | Hypebeast
Spoke Art and The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation present ‘Frank Lloyd Wright: Timeless,’ a traveling pop-up art exhibition showcasing new illustrations and limited edition posters inspired by the renowned American architect.Featuring artists from across the globe, the exhibition draws inspiration from 1930s-era Works Progress Administration (WPA) travel posters. Each artist selected a specific Wright landmark, including The Morris House, a conceptual masterpiece never built but envisioned to cling to the cliffs of the Southern California Coast.Displayed at Taliesin West, Wright’s former winter residence and now a UNESCO World Heritage […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Promise Project Plans ‘Beautiful Promise’ Spring Fundraiser for May 7

By Lisalockwood2015 | WWD
Promise Project’s annual spring fundraiser, “Beautiful Promise,” will take place May 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Metropolitan Pavilion at 123 West 18th Street in New York. This year, Promise Project will honor Assemblyman Robert Carroll, the leading literacy advocate in the New York State Legislature. Once again, emcee WABC-TV’s Bill Ritter will oversee the evening’s festivities, which include opportunities to bid on auction items, with proceeds benefiting Promise Project. Among the highlights of the silent auction are shopping sprees at Lafayette 148 and Alice + Olivia, and handbags and accessories from such brands as Frances […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Chipotle stock price just hit an all-time high, even as other chains struggle to stay afloat

By Ellie Stevens | Fast Company
The fast-casual burrito chain continues to defy Wall Street’s sales and profit expectations. Its stock is due to split in June, pending a shareholder vote. Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) hit an all-time high today, climbing 7.35% to $3,142 in afternoon trading. The increase comes after the popular burrito chain reported first-quarter earnings Wednesday and outpaced analysts’ expectations in both earnings and sales.Shares now have risen by more than a third over the past year. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Miu Miu Sales Are Up 89% From Last Year

By info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast) | Hypebeast
Miu Miu sales were considerably up during the first quarter of 2024. Year-to-year, the family-owned brand’s sales rose by 89%, Prada Group announced on Wednesday.Founded by Miuccia Prada in 1993, Miu Miu has come a long way from its origin as Prada’s sister brand. After Raf Simons became the co-creative director of Prada in 2020, Miuccia was freed up to focus more on Miu Miu. In a 2022 interview, she described Prada as the “most serious part of [herself],” whereas Miu Miu could be considered her “playground.”Miuccia’s vision of collegiate-inspired looks and pleated miniskirts has certainly resonated with consumers. The recent 89% jump in […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Biden signs bill that would ban TikTok if ByteDance fails to sell the app

By Aisha Malik | TechCrunch
President Biden has signed a bill that would ban TikTok if its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, fails to sell it within a year. The bill, which includes aid for Ukraine and Israel, was passed by the U.S. Senate in a 79-18 vote late Tuesday after the House passed it with overwhelming majority over the weekend. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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With Firefly Image 3, Adobe aims to integrate more AI tools for various apps

By Marty Swant | Digiday
One year and 7 billion images later, Adobe’s new version of Firefly is now expanding across its design universe. Adobe yesterday released a third generation of its Firefly AI image model to power new capabilities for creating and generating images. Firefly Image 3, unveiled at Adobe Max London, includes a range of new features for apps to use in Photoshop and InDesign, but it willl also now exist in a new beta version of a standalone Firefly web app. As Firefly Image 3 brings major qualitative updates such as photorealistic images, Adobe also is adding tools for both new users and professionals. Along with a new text-to-image tool that lets […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Travis Scott and Jordan Reunite for Signature Apparel Collection

By info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast) | Hypebeast
  • Completing the pieces are co-branded graphic details that feature curved shapes and the Jordan logo alongside the phrases "air Jack" and "quality inspired by the greatest player ever." The new collection also comes of the heels of Travis Scott's signature Jordan shoe announcement.
  • Ranging in price from $65 USD to $175 USD, the Jordan x Travis Scott Signature Apparel collection is set to be released online at 10 a.m. on April 30.
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Kendall Jenner and Emma Chamberlain Team Up to Release a Limited-edition Espresso Martini Kit

By Alexandra Pastore | WWD
  • To make the “best version” of the popular cocktail, the duo’s Emma & Kendall’s Espresso Martini uses both 818 Tequila and a new, limited-edition of Chamberlain Coffee’s cold brew singles inspired by flavors of the 818 Tequila Reposado, the candied pecan cold brew singles.
  • The Chamberlain Coffee Candied Pecan Cold Brew Singles with the 818 Tequila Reposado flavors [are] nutty and sweet and perfect.
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Diane Kruger, Justin Theroux and More Attend Dr. Barbara Sturm Dinner at Torrisi

By Leighnordstrom | WWD
  • Sturm, who earlier this year sold her business to Puig, said that while she and her team will work to prep people for the Met Gala, they’re skipping Cannes this year.
  • The invitation to come toast Dr. Barbara Sturm and her latest product launch was appealing to guests who know and adore the skin care founder, yes — but most were also thrilled at the chance to have dinner at New York ’s hardest to book restaurant, Torrisi.
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B2B Commerce Report Shows Brands Leveraging Digital Maturity and Data for Wholesale Trade

By Arthur Zaczkiewicz | WWD
  • When asked about their wholesale distribution pain points, 44 percent of brands polled cited finding new retailers as a top concern, followed by 35 percent that are concerned about a lack of standardization (which compares to 37 percent in last year’s survey), and no visibility into buying and merchandising strategy at 32 percent (compared to 35 percent in 2023).
  • “Businesses are reaching greater digital maturity and report having an established data and technology practice for optimizing sales strategy and distribution,” the report’s authors said.
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Aimé Leon Dore Is Launching a Golf Line

By info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast) | Hypebeast
If 2024 has proved anything so far, it’s that golf’s moment in underground and mainstream fashion isn’t just a moment. As brands like Malbon continue to establish their footing and raise awareness for the game among a younger and more stylish crowd, the fashion world is bound to take notice. Cue Aimé Leon Dore Golf, because the New York City-based label known for building a cult following around elevated streetwear signaled its expansion to fairways and greens with a teaser video posted this morning. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Aimé Leon Dore (@aimeleondore)The one minute-long video portrays a man cleaning […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Fintech gaming startup Sanlo’s webshop tool could help developers avoid costly app store fees

By Lauren Forristal | TechCrunch
Sanlo, a fintech startup that helps gaming companies manage finances, announced Wednesday the closed beta launch of its webshop tool, giving select game developers and studios a plug-and-play solution that works alongside their existing tech stacks. Gaming companies can sign up for a demo starting today. With Google and Apple charging a 30% fee for © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Anon is building an automated authentication layer for the GenAI age

By Ron Miller | TechCrunch
As the notion of the AI agent begins to take hold, and more tasks will be completed without a human involved, it is going to require a new kind of authentication to make sure only agents with the proper approval can access particular resources. Anon, an early-stage startup, is helping developers add automated authentication in © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Too many women are working through their high menstrual pain instead of taking the time off they need

By Shalene Gupta | Fast Company
The gender wage gap has narrowed to women earning 92 cents to a man’s dollar among workers younger than 34. However, pay is not the only way inequality manifests. A new report by Deloitte surveyed 5,000 women across 10 countries to understand what they experience at work. Here are the top findings:Women are working through pain: Over a quarter of women have health issues related to menstruation, fertility, or menopause. About 40% of women with high menstrual pain or menopausal pain work through it. Meanwhile, 20% of women with fertility health challenges who took time off and disclosed to their employer believe this damaged their career. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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GoFundMe’s Latin American expansion is launching with Mexico

By Associated Press | Fast Company
  • United States users had previously circumvented the geographic restrictions by opening GoFundMe campaigns on behalf of relatives in Mexico or other Latin American countries, according to Jeremy Snyder, a bioethicist who researches medical crowdfunding.
  • Mexican fundraisers can now solicit donations on GoFundMe, the company announced Tuesday, as the crowdfunding giant expands into what it hopes is the first of more untapped Latin American markets to follow.
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EU Parliament Approves New Business Supply Chain Audit Law

By Reuters | Business of Fashion
  • The European Parliament voted on Wednesday for a new law that will require larger companies operating in the bloc to check if their supply chains use forced labour or cause environmental damage and act to take action if they do.
  • The rules, from 2028, will apply to companies that have more than 1,000 employees and a net worldwide turnover above 450 million euros ($480.8 million).
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TechCrunch Minute: Perplexity AI could be worth up to $3B. Here’s why

By Alex Wilhelm | TechCrunch
Perplexity AI‘s latest, large fundraising event could be quickly superseded by another, even larger chunk of capital, TechCrunch reports. Yes, the $62.7 million that the startup raised at just over a $1 billion valuation could be quickly stomped on by a raise of as much as $250 million at a valuation that is up to © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robots could be ready to sell by the end of next year

By Reuters | Fast Company
Tesla’s humanoid robot is still in the lab, but it may be ready to sell as soon as the end of next year, chief executive Elon Musk said on Tuesday.Several companies have been betting on humanoid robots to meet potential labor shortages and perform repetitive tasks that could be dangerous or tedious in industries such as logistics, warehousing, retail and manufacturing.Musk told investors on a conference call that he guessed the Tesla robot, called Optimus, would be able to perform tasks in the factory by the end of this year.Humanoid robots have been in development for several years by Japan’s Honda and Hyundai Motor’s Boston Dynamics.This […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Major business groups sue to block FTC’s ban on most worker noncompete agreements

By Reuters | Fast Company
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce could move for an injunction temporarily blocking the FTC’s rule from taking effect as the case proceeds. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the country’s largest business lobby, filed a lawsuit on Wednesday seeking to strike down a federal agency’s near-total ban on employers requiring workers to sign agreements not to join rivals or launch competing businesses. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Sacai’s New Collaboration Taps Into Tulip Mania

By Hikmat Mohammed | WWD
  • Sacai is launching a collaboration with London-based jewelry label Bunney and San Francisco-based industrial designer Eugene “Eug” Whang on Friday.
  • Bunney and Whang codesigned the “Aperture Vase,” coming in a high-polish or with a hand-planished finishes, and a tulip brooch encrusted with 246 gemstones, including diamonds and rubies.
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Airlines were just put on notice over ‘surprise junk fees’: 4 new rules they will have to follow

By Sam Becker | Fast Company
Disclosing fees and curbing sly sales tactics that leave travelers paying more are among guidelines laid out by the Department of Transportation. The Biden administration’s war against junk fees has taken to the skies. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that it has finalized new rules requiring upfront notification and disclosure of “surprise junk fees” when travelers purchase airline tickets. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Wacko Maria Reveals Second ‘Reservoir Dogs’ Collaboration

By info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast) | Hypebeast
Whether it be collaborative shirts that lean into sources like Basquiat’s legendary artwork and anime or shoes with the likes of Vans, Wacko Maria has an affinity for joined efforts that bring the fun – always filled with eye-catching designs or graphic details. One of those collaborations in the past teamed up with Quentin Tarantino’s 1992 film Reservoir Dogs. Now the brand has reunited with the film for a second collaboration.Fir for the theaters, streets and everywhere in between, the new collaboration sees Wacko Maria’s signature casual short-sleeve button-down shirts come alive with a range of movie screen grabs. One […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Princess Beatrice Repurposes Me and Em Floral Dress at Book Release Party With Husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi

By Julia Teti | WWD
  • The British royal family member fashioned a watercolor floral-print short swing dress by Me and Em. The flowing minidress featured a dainty design of vibrant florals in cream, red, pink and purple, ideal for the spring and summer seasons.
  • While attending Royal Ascot in June 2023 alongside her husband, Princess Beatrice fashioned a floral midi dress with puff sleeves and a ruffled collar.
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Mez Is Plugged In (and Fully Loaded)

By info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast) | Hypebeast
  • Complete with a diverse list of featured artists including Isaiah Rashad, Leon Bridges, Childish Major and SAINt JHN, Mez also opens the seven-track project with a clip of Virgil Abloh speaking at the end of “Yeah Yeah.”
  • “Girbaud jeans and the smoke from the Mild Black and girls can't shut the f*ck up when we tracking / I'd search Internet, Hypebeast, I stayed tapped in / "What's that you wearing?" N*ggas was always asking,” he spits on “Devil is a Judge” from his long-awaited debut project The Loading EP .
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PZ Cussons to Sell St Tropez, May Exit Africa

By Bloomberg | Business of Fashion
  • It said the label has grown significantly since the company bought it in 2010, adding that significant long-term growth potential remains in the US and new markets.
  • The company will focus on branded items for babies, as well as beauty and hygiene products, Myers said, citing recent acquisition Childs Farm which makes toiletries for babies with sensitive skin as an example.
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The Scenario May Be Different, but Prada Group Continues to Grow

By Luisazargani | WWD
  • Group retail sales rose 12 percent to 1.07 billion euros compared with 953 million euros in the same period last year, driven by like-for-like and full-price volumes.
  • Responding to an analyst wondering how the group could sustain the growth of Miu Miu, which could potentially reach sales of 1 billion euros at this pace, and keep up with the production and the demand, Guerra said “it’s a nice problem to have.”
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Early Look at the adidas Harden Vol. 8 "After Hours"

By info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast) | Hypebeast
The Los Angeles Clippers have hosted their first two playoff games against the Dallas Mavericks, with James Harden leading the team in scoring in both games. Wearing the adidas Harden Vol. 8, his latest signature shoe with adidas which was revealed in February, he’s taken advantage of his time in the spotlight by revealing new colorways.Harden’s latest look to grace the court is a black and white "After Hours" pair that he wore in the team’s 3-point loss last night. Equipped with its full-length JETBOOST cushioning system, this version of the Harden Vol. 8 is presented in black with white serving up contrast via […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Google Postpones Phasing Out of Ad Cookies in Chrome Browser

By Bloomberg | Business of Fashion
  • Google delayed its plan to phase out cookies, software that lets marketers track users, in its Chrome browser this year, pushing to 2025 a move that will ultimately transform how advertisements are targeted on websites.
  • Google has been talking with publishers, marketers and regulators about its plan to replace cookies, the software marketers use to track people’s online activity and tailor ads accordingly, through an initiative known as the Privacy Sandbox.
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Sales at Italy’s Moncler Up 16% in First Quarter Boosted by China

By Reuters | Business of Fashion
Italian fashion group Monclerposted on Wednesday a 16 percent increase in first quarter sales at constant exchange rates, boosted by solid demand in China, a country which has turned into a sore spot for some luxury brands.Overall revenues for the three months through March totalled 818 million euros ($874 million), above a company-provided analyst consensus of 786 million euros.Global sales for the Moncler brand grew 20 percent year-on-year, despite a decline in the wholesale channel, with a double digit growth across all the regions.Sales at Stone Island, the brand Moncler bought in 2021, were down 5 percent. Reporting by Elisa Anzolin, […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Stripe, doubling down on embedded finance, de-couples payments from the rest of its stack

By Ingrid Lunden | TechCrunch
Stripe continues to hold the title of being the biggest financial technology business still in private hands, with a current valuation of about $65 billion anda whopping $1 trillion in total processed payment volume last year alone. But fintech is fragmented and a fast-moving target, and with competitors chipping away at its place, Stripe is © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Cartier Unveils New South Coast Plaza Boutique

By Thomas Waller | WWD
  • Located at 3333 Bristol Street in the South Coast Plaza shopping center, the boutique’s expansion and new design was led by the Moinard Betaille agency which, according to the French jeweler, looked to Orange County ’s diverse landscape for inspiration — from its local vegetation to the shimmering waters at Laguna and Newport beaches, and from the nearby Mojave Desert’s sweeping sand dunes to the cracked earth at Joshua Tree.
  • “We are thrilled to reopen our doors and invite new and familiar faces to visit Cartier South Coast Plaza,” said Walter Bolognino, president and chief executive officer of Cartier North America.
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TikTok Bill Is Now Law, as Reality of Potential Ban Sinks In

By Adriana Lee | WWD
  • After the typically slow-moving Congress greased the wheels of the TikTok bill, President Joe Biden signed it into law Wednesday morning, capping a series of events that could see the social video app kicked out of the U.S.
  • According to its statement to the press, the law would “trample” the rights of the platform’s American user base, which includes 170 million people and 7 million businesses, as it channels $24 billion a year to the U.S. economy.
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Moncler Group Q1 Sales Boosted by DTC, Asia Pacific

By Luisazargani | WWD
  • Lifted by its direct-to-consumer channel, the Moncler Group posted a strong set of results in the first quarter of the year, as revenues rose 13 percent to 818 million euros, compared with 726.4 million euros in the same period last year.
  • Revenues in the Americas were up 14 percent to 96.4 million euros accelerating compared to the previous quarter, with the strong performance in the DTC channel more than offsetting the decline in the wholesale channel.
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Kate Middleton Favorite, Strathberry, Collaborates With Collagerie

By Hikmat Mohammed | WWD
  • Luxury leather goods label Strathberry, a brand beloved of the Princess of Wales, has collaborated with online shopping platform Collagerie to create a capsule that highlights stripes of all sorts — in statement stitching, on silk scarves, and printed on canvas.
  • “For this collection, we took that shared spirit and ran with it, amplifying the color via rainbow-striped canvas and exaggerating the artisanal mood with whipstitch detail, while retaining Strathberry’s overall aesthetic and statement hardware” Chambers added.
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Tesla Wants to Become the Uber of Robotaxis

By info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast) | Hypebeast
  • Ahead of rolling out the robotaxis, Tesla is previewing a rideshare service where users can hail one of the self-driving vehicles.
  • Earlier this month, Elon Musk gave an update on Tesla ’s long-awaited robotaxis – which wasn’t much, save for that the cars will be unveiled by the company on August 8.
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‘Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion’ Documentary Explained: The Stories Behind His Designs, Celebrity Collaborations and More

By Julia Teti | WWD
  • The famed designer and costumier is the subject of the forthcoming documentary “ Bob Mackie : Naked Illusion,” spotlighting Mackie’s iconic designs, his contributions to stage and screen and his collaborations with celebrities like Cher, Carol Burnett and more.
  • “Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion” traces the life of the fashion icon on screen and off, highlighting Mackie’s global impact on TV, film, Broadway and concert stages and within fashion and popular culture.
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Biden Signs Possible TikTok Ban Into Law; ByteDance Vows Legal Challenge

By Reuters | Business of Fashion
  • TikTok’s chief executive said on Wednesday that the company expects to win a legal challenge to block legislation signed into law by President Joe Biden that he said would ban the popular short video app used by 170 million Americans.
  • “Rest assured - we aren’t going anywhere,” CEO Shou Zi Chew said in a video posted moments after Biden signed the bill that gives China-based ByteDance 270 days to divest TikTok’s US assets or face a ban.
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Richardson Reveals First Summer 2024 Drop

By info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast) | Hypebeast
  • Leading the pack, the aforementioned motocross shirt reimagines the Richardson Hardware iconography and prints across a classic racing jersey.
  • Hot on the heels of collaborations with the likes of Hajime Sorayama and Ataru Sato, Richardson has returned to reveal the first drop from its forthcoming Summer 2024 collection.
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Biden plans to keep using TikTok, even after signing a law that could ban it

By Chris Morris | Fast Company
The passage of the bill resulted in a flood of comments from angry users on the president’s campaign TikTok videos. President Joe Biden, on Wednesday, signed into law a $95 billion national security package, which included a provision that could ban TikTok or force its sale. As that battle begins to play out, though, his campaign continues to use the social media service through the election. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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NYC’s Meatpacking District to Host a Lineup of Visual Arts and Fashion Events This Spring

By Lisalockwood2015 | WWD
  • The High School of Fashion Industries and the Meatpacking District BID have extended their partnership with a lineup of visual arts and fashion events taking place in the neighborhood this spring, including the return of its annual Student Fashion Show and Fundraiser to Gansevoort Plaza.
  • This year’s partnership culminates with the 36th annual Student Fashion Show and Fundraiser on Gansevoort Plaza on May 29 at 7 p.m. featuring more than 40 designs created, modeled, styled and choreographed by the HSFI graduating senior class.
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First Look at the Air Jordan 1 High OG "Midnight Navy"

By info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast) | Hypebeast
  • At the time of writing, Jordan Brand has not announced when this "Midnight Navy" iteration of the Air Jordan 1 High OG will be releasing.
  • When it comes to the Air Jordan 1, there's no doubting its importance to Jordan Brand as it continues to star as a focal point in its seasonal lineups.
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Radical thinks the time has come for solar-powered, high-altitude autonomous aircraft

By Devin Coldewey | TechCrunch
Though many eyes are on space as orbit develops into a thriving business ecosystem, Radical is keeping things a little closer to the ground — but not too close. Its high-altitude, solar-powered aircraft aim to succeed where Facebook’s infamous Aquila failed by refining the tech and embracing more markets. It’s hard to believe that Facebook’s © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Rabbit’s R1 is a little AI gadget that grows on you

By Brian Heater | TechCrunch
If there’s one overarching takeaway from last night’s Rabbit R1 launch event, it’s this: Hardware can be fun again. After a decade of unquestioned smartphone dominance, there is, once again, excitement to be found in consumer electronics. The wisdom and longevity of any individual product or form factor — while important — can be set © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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On Teams With WalkGood Wellness on Apparel, Sneaker Capsule

By Jean E. Palmieri | WWD
  • The collection includes On’s new Cloudrunner 2 sneaker, a Core jacket and shorts for men or women and a unisex T-shirt that were designed in partnership with WalkGood.
  • On, the buzzy Swiss running shoe brand, has partnered with WalkGood, an L.A.-based nonprofit wellness organization dedicated to fostering healing and solidarity within communities of color, on a special collection of apparel and footwear.
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Thought Leadership’s Impact on Sidelined B2B Buyers

By Danielle Sabrina | Inc.com
  • It's a powerful tool that goes beyond brand awareness--it can prompt B2B buyers to rethink their challenges, sparking a first step towards considering new solutions.
  • Thought leadership becomes a strategic solution in these situations, offering insightful content that disrupts the status quo and presents fresh perspectives on industry issues.
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Off-White Covers Travis Scott’s Jordan Jumpman Jack

By info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast) | Hypebeast
  • At the time of writing, Jordan Brand has not shared when this off-white colorway of Travis Scott's Jordan Jumpman Jack will be arriving.
  • Travis Scott has quickly cemented himself as one of Jordan Brand's most prominent collaborators, earning the top spot in the two years of Nike sharing its most popular SNKRS launches list thanks to his work on the Air Jordan 1 Low OG .
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Lyft CEO David Risher has a turnaround plan for the company—and Minneapolis’s new wage minimums are not part of it

By Yasmin Gagne | Fast Company
A year into the job, the rideshare CEO shares how he turned the company cash-flow positive and why he may pull out from Minneapolis. When Lyft CEO David Risher took the helm of the rideshare company from cofounders Logan Green and John Zimmer a year ago, his mandate was clear: create a sustainable business by getting the perennial second-place rideshare company to stop bleeding money. The former Microsoft and Amazon executive laid off more than a quarter of the company’s workforce last April and exited ancillary business lines, such as car rentals. That’s helped Lyft lower the prices of its rides, so they’re in line with Uber’s. It’s all […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Brands Owed Millions After Matchesfashion Collapse

By The Guardian | Business of Fashion
  • Designer brands including Gucci and Anya Hindmarch have been left millions of pounds out of pocket and some customers will not get refunds after online fashion site Matchesfashion collapsed owing more than £210m last month.
  • The administrators said the retailer’s 541 known unsecured creditors – including customers, landlords and designer clothing suppliers – are owed at least £35.6 ($44.2 million), and potentially as much as £100 million ($124 million), but are unlikely to collectively receive more than £800,000 ($996,000), or “less than a penny in the pound.”
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Generative AI meets scams and spam: Deciding what’s real on social media gets trickier

By The Conversation | Fast Company
AI-generated images draw in users—and Facebook’s recommendation algorithm may be organically promoting these posts. If you’ve spent time on Facebook over the past six months, you may have noticed photorealistic images that are too good to be true: children holding paintings that look like the work of professional artists, or majestic log cabin interiors that are the stuff of Airbnb dreams. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Blue Nile’s Top Engagement Rings Are High Value and Come in So Many Stunning Designs You Can Order Online

By Fernando Snellings | WWD
  • A slim band makes this Blue Nile engagement ring perfect for stacking, and the setting elevates the center diamond to maximize the look of the gem, no matter the carat weight.
  • Starting off by selecting a setting and band on their website, Blue Nile walks you through each step of designing your engagement ring online, letting you pick the carat size via filter (or with some help from a Blue Nile customer service representative).
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NEIGHBORHOOD Puts Its Own Spin on the GP3 Turntable

By info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast) | Hypebeast
  • In tandem with the release of the record player, NEIGHBORHOOD has also whipped up a line of accompanying goods – including a record brush crafted in collaboration with RAMAR, a slip mat set and a graphic t-shirt.
  • The GP-N3NH arrives in an all-grey hue and comes complete with MM cartridges from Audio-Technica ; it's also equipped with a pitch controller, volume knob, headphone jack, and RPM playback speed switch.
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Check Out Chicago’s New Music Venue, Outset

By info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast) | Hypebeast
  • Auris Presents is gearing up to welcome guests into Outset, a new music venue in Chicago ’s Lincoln Yard opening its doors this June.
  • Owned by Nick Karounos, Stuart Hackley and John Curley, Auris is the mastermind behind the nighttime hotspot Radius, which boasts a capacity of around 5,800 guests.
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"MX Grey" Graces the adidas AE1 Low

By info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast) | Hypebeast
Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves are quickly proving that they are ready to make a run this postseason as they’ve just cemented a 2-0 lead on Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns. Alongside Edwards’ explosive game one performance, he revealed a low-top version of his red-hot debut signature shoe — the adidas AE1. Appropriately named the adidas AE1 Low, he has worn the new silhouette in both games, though has not shared when it will be releasing to the public.Despite its release period remaining unknown, an early look at adidas’ official imagery for the upcoming "MX Grey" colorway has been shared […]Read more >Similar articles >
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TikTok ban: How stocks for social media rivals Meta and Snap—and partner Oracle—fared on the news

By Clint Rainey | Fast Company
  • Tech companies with competing platforms that stand to benefit from a ban are enjoying lukewarm days at best on the market.
  • On Wednesday, President Joe Biden signed the TikTok ban into law, finally giving owner ByteDance its Choose Your Own American Adventure: It must either sell the immensely popular video-sharing platform or see it get banned in the U.S.
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Techno-optimism is a powerful tool for change. Is it enough?

By The Conversation | Fast Company
Techno-optimism pervades governments and nongovernmental organizations, and influences the thinking of billionaires. Silicon Valley venture capitalist Marc Andreessen penned a 5,000-word manifesto in 2023 that gave a full-throated call for unrestricted technological progress to boost markets, broaden energy production, improve education and strengthen liberal democracy. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Perplexity is raising $250M+ at a $2.5B-$3B valuation for its AI search platform, sources say

By Ingrid Lunden | TechCrunch
Perplexity, the AI search engine startup, is a hot property at the moment. TechCrunch has learned that the company is currently raising at least $250 million more at a valuation of between $2.5 billion and $3 billion. The news comes on the heels of two other big fundraises that have seen the company’s valuation leapfrog © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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This Candle Will Transport You to a Parisian Café

By Stephanie Saltzman
Editors’ Picks are the Fashionista team’s true (#notspon) fashion and beauty obsessions, handpicked by professionals who see it all. Any beauty product you see here has been vetted and tested by the editor recommending it. In what might be the most Parisian collaboration ever, Parisian …Continue reading […]Read more >Similar articles >
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US Sues to Block $8.5B USD Tapestry and Capri Merger Over Antitrust Concerns

By info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast) | Hypebeast
  • The US Federal Trade Commission is suing Coach and Kate Spade parent company Tapestry in an attempt to halt its acquisition of Capri, saying that the deal would eliminate direct competition in the luxury handbag space.
  • In a statement, the FTC said that the “proposed merger threatens to deprive millions of American consumers of the benefits of Tapestry and Capri’s head-to-head competition, which includes competition on price, discounts and promotions, innovation, design, marketing and advertising.”
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You Can Now Shop Mango x Victoria Beckham’s Line of Flattering and Timeless Summer Wedding Guest Dresses and Chic Suiting — These Pieces Are Selling Out Fast Right Now

By Olivia Cigliano | WWD
  • The collection also offers a selection of posh accessories that play into minimalist trends, such as leather sandals that stand on modern inclined heels, straw bags, thong sandals, surprisingly affordable handbags that sheen in satin, mixed-metal minimalist jewelry, and oversized canvas totes that easily pass as a polished work bag .
  • The extensive capsule collection evokes Beckham’s signature design sentiments that celebrate the feminine form in flattering illusions, like waist-cinching ruching, strategic strapping, and shaping seam lines.
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Amazon’s new low-cost delivery service lets EBT and Prime members get unlimited groceries

By Tracy Brown Hamilton | Fast Company
Subscribers can enjoy unlimited grocery delivery from various retailers like Whole Foods Market, Amazon Fresh, and local stores. Amazon is introducing a new low-cost grocery delivery subscription service, available for both Prime members and those using electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards, across more than 3,500 locations in the United States. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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What Entrepreneurs Should Know About Creating a Standout Brand

By FastCo Works | Fast Company
Canva shared tips on building a strong brand identity with Fast Company Grill attendees at SXSW this year. Natalie Schwartz, the Head of Global Brand Marketing & Partnerships for Canva, shares pro tips tobuild a strong brand,create a unique visual identityandconnect with core customers who willdrive traffic to your new business. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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How two widows turned their grief into a startup that helps people heal

By David Salazar | Fast Company
DayNew’s founders want it to be an app for everything from checking off to-dos like canceling accounts to building a support network of other users. When their husbands died suddenly about three years ago, a mutual friend connected Eloise Bune and Karine Nissim on Instagram. They got to know each other and became part of one another’s support system as they navigated the aftermath of being widowed—and the effect that grief has on doing everyday tasks. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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This is how America’s childcare crisis is killing careers

By Associated Press | Fast Company
  • “The stay-at-home moms in this country are disproportionately mothers who’ve been pushed out of the workforce because they don’t make enough to make it work financially to pay for childcare,” Calarco said.
  • And that burden falls most on mothers, who shoulder more child-rearing responsibilities and are far more likely to leave a job to care for kids.
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Buy Now Pay Later Lender Affirm Pushes Into Elective Medical Procedures

By Reuters | Business of Fashion
  • Fintech lender Affirm has started quietly offering “buy now, pay later” loans for elective medical procedures, in a major push beyond its core e-commerce market, the company told Reuters.
  • While Affirm has been adding elective medical providers since the middle of last year, it has not previously discussed or publicised its push into the sector, the first by a major BNPL provider in the US market, the company said.
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TechCrunch Minute: How HeadSpin’s founder fraudster almost got away with lying to investors

By Alex Wilhelm | TechCrunch
News that the former founder of HeadSpin is headed to prison for fraud was further evidence that the last boom in the paired worlds of startup and venture capital led to more than just a little bit of fraud. Manish Lachwani, founder in question, is getting prison time and a massive fine for lying to © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. […]Read more >Similar articles >
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Meet the 8 Finalists for the 2024 LVMH Prize

By Janelle Sessoms
Since 2014, LVMH has crowned a new fashion vanguard through itsLVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers, an award given annually to emerging talent deemed on their way to becoming the next big name in the industry. These have includedPeter Do, Thebe Magugu, Grace Wales Bonner …Continue reading […]Read more >Similar articles >
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The FTC Lays Out Its Case Against Tapestry’s $8.5B Buyout of Capri

By Evanclarkwwd | WWD
  • “With Tapestry’s acquisition of Michael Kors, the closest competitor of Coach and Kate Spade, consumers will lose the benefit of head-to-head competition on price, discounts and promotions, innovation, design, marketing and employee wages and workplace benefits,” the FTC said in its suit, filed in Manhattan federal court.
  • “The proposed acquisition will eliminate fierce competition between Coach, Kate Spade and Michael Kors,” the suit said.
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