Category: News
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Will there be a Met Gala theme?
After John Galliano and the host committee decided to remove the controversial designer from the Met Gala theme, there’s now a gap. What will the 2027 theme be? Over there years , the theme carried weight. We watched the parade of celebrities and judge their outfits on interpretation of the theme. It’s used to guide…
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The Met Gala theme that wasn’t
He had a sordid past. For how long, I’m not sure, but there were certainly Twitter posts and video evidence haunting John Galliano. Years back, the famed designer made anti-semitic and anti-Asian statements. He apologized, he went to rehab. And then in 2027, he would be honored with a Met Gala all about his work.…
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Gap has an extra special treat NYFW for its loyalty members
So many brands have loyalty program. The purchases you make become points that you can redeem towards dollars off your order, products, or perhaps trinkets. But what if you could turn the points you earned buying clothes into an experience? It seems this New York Fashion Week, Gap Brand is making your points go further…
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Lettuce respond to this crisis
“You can probably imagine the text messages we’ve gotten over the last few days,” wrote the founders of Sweetgreen, a brand known for its lettuce-packed bowls and wraps. They were subtly pointing to the massive Cyclosporiasis outbreak that has been linked to contaminated lettuce. Truthfully, the outbreak causing wildly uncomfortable symptoms has made many people…
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Bigger, not better
The 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded yesterday, with Spain has victors. This year’s expanded 48 team format led to some truly excited games throughout the tournament. More teams was a good thing. However, the other ways they tried to expand the offering? Not so much. This year, as a nod to the fanfare around U.S.…
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Is this a PR crisis for FIFA?
If I were Gianni Infantino, I’d think I had a crisis on my hands. I would be highly cognizant that there are cries around the world calling be corrupt. As the leader of FIFA, I would see that as a problem that takes away trust in our ability to steward the world’s game. But I…
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Boo, hydration, says the FIFA fan
Today, June 23, 2026, is National Hydration Day. And in a strange irony, there are millions of people clamoring for less hydration. More specifically, you can hear the boos in the stadium every time a FIFA World Cup match is stopped for a mandatory hydration break. It’s not that fans are anti-water. They are against…
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A sigh for these World Cup tickets
I am just venting here. But please, can someone do something about World Cup ticket prices? As someone based in the United States, I was excited about the event coming to North America. I looked forward to the possibility of getting a ticket. I event mentally budgeted for expensive prices. But nothing could have prepared…
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Adidas wants to make sure your dog is ready for the World Cup
The World Cup is just around the corner. You’re ready to cheer on your favorite team, but your best friend isn’t. Have no fear, Adidas is ready to rectify it. They have 4 jerseys ready for you to adorn your dog as a loyal soccer fan. Or as just a member of the 3-stripes crew.…
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Everlane’s sale to Shein is a sign of the end
Everlane, a company, known for its sustainability claims, just sold to Shein, known for all things the opposite of sustainability. Others will have covered the ends and outs of this buyout in more depth, and this is the question: Is this the beginning of the end? Are the end times upon us? Or at the…
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