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Trans Boxer Makes History As Face of Everlast
Everlast — the company best known for making pugilism equipment such as boxing gloves — has chosen Patrico Manuel, a transman and professional boxer, to rep its line in a historic new chapter to Manuel's inspiring story.
Cars Taken from Equatorial Guinea Leader's Son Sold for $27M
Car lovers from around the world splashed out more than $27 million at an auction Sunday for dozens of luxury cars seized from the son of Equatorial Guinea's president in a Swiss money-laundering probe.
NFL Player Caught in the Buff on Social Media Video Laughs Off 'Em-bare-assing' Post
Chicago Bears offensive lineman Kyle Long joined in on the joking after teammate Tarek Cohen, a running back, posted a post-game video that, unbeknownst to either men, featured a fully nude Long in the background.
Forever 21 Fashion Chain Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Low-price fashion chain Forever 21, a once-hot destination for teen shoppers that fell victim to its own rapid expansion and changing consumer tastes, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Valentino Channels Powerful Simplicity in Paris Show
A less-is-more philosophy at Valentino had celebrity guests, including American singer Camila Cabello and model Naomi Campbell, vigorously applauding.
Perk Up: France Resuscitates Dying Villages 1 Cafe at a Time
For the rural French village of Port-Brillet, the closure of its last cafe came as a painful shock.
Study Finds That This is the Most Stressful Part of Dining Out
Half of Americans admit deciding on an outfit is the most stressful part of dining out, according to new research.
Greek Fashion Firms Revitalize Centuries-Old Silk Tradition
At Kostas Mouhtaridis' silk factory in Soufli, the non-stop "clunk-click" of the weaving machinery is a loud but welcome sound.
Botanical Illustration: Putting a Timely Focus on Nature
"Botanical Sketchbooks" (Princeton Architectural Press, 2017) offers a compendium of botanical illustrations by 80 artists from around the world.
Guest Models Mirren, Longoria Energize L'Oréal Fashion Show
Armed with a battalion of celebrity ambassadors, L'Oréal took over the historic Paris Mint building to stage a Paris Fashion Week extravaganza.
Felix, Other Top Stars, Fight Track's Pregnancy Penalty
For decades, the message to women in track and field was crystal clear: get pregnant, lose sponsorship money.
Anna Wintour Turns Teacher, Job Coach in Online MasterClass
Anna Wintour remains a strikingly durable and influential presence in the fashion world.
Edmunds Examines Today's Top Heavy-Duty Pickups
The latest heavy-duty pickups deliver new heights of towing and hauling performance while also offering as many high-end features as a luxury sedan.
Artist Kehinde Wiley Unveils Bold Sculpture in Times Square
Perpetually crowded Times Square has a new statue for pedestrians to navigate — but it's unlike any other.
MLB Attendance Drops in Boom-Bust Era of Big Winners, Los
Major League Baseball has entered the Boom/Bust Era.
Sazerac House Celebrates New Orleans Cocktail Culture
Visitors to New Orleans who want to learn more about cocktails will soon have a new place to go. No, it's not another bar. The Sazerac Company, a Louisiana-based spirits maker, is opening the Sazerac House on October 2.
Luxury Carmaker Maserati Focuses Production on Italy
Luxury carmaker Maserati said Thursday it would invest 1.6 billion euros ($1.8 billion) as it boosts Italian production with a new super-sports car and a utility vehicle as well as the launch of a hybrid version of the successful Ghibli sedan.
Chloe Gets Chic as VIPs Create Fashion Homage to Lagerfeld
Model and singer Pixie Geldof and Louis Vuitton designer Nicolas Ghesquiere watched from Grand Palais' front row Thursday morning in Paris as Chloe put on a spring manifesto in wearable chic.
7 Looks From Manish Arora's Gender-Bending Paris Fashion Show
Manish Arora was applauded Thursday for bringing the conversation about the global LGBTQ community to the heart of Paris Fashion Week in a collection entitled: "Love is Love."
J. Lo, Shakira to Perform at Super Bowl Halftime Show
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira are going to bring the heat to the 2020 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show.