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A Designer Dressed Chappell Roan with Seaweed. But Don't Expect to Find the Approach in Stores — Yet
Big names such as Adidas and Hermes have experimented with mushroom leather, while the Lycra brand is incorporating a new largely corn-based material into stretch fabric.
Beat the Heat with These Cooling Gadgets and Wearables
As heat waves blast the world like a blow dryer on high, folks are reaching for anything that promises a little personal chill: Portable mini fans, cooling neck wraps, high-tech vests and all kinds of heat-beating headwear.
Town Officials Respond to anti-LGBTQ+ Crimes in Provincetown
The usual safe haven of Provincetown was shaken earlier this month by two unrelated instances of anti-queer crimes, one involving violence. Town spokespersons spoke out about it prior to a recent town meeting on safety.
Jane Birkin's Original Hermès Bag is Up for Auction in Paris
The original Birkin bag, named after the actor, singer and fashion icon that Hermès created it for — the late Jane Birkin — is up for auction in Paris on Thursday.
Franck Sorbier Fuses Andean Splendor with Parisian Pageantry on Couture Runway
Franck Sorbier delivered a regal, Inca-inspired spectacle on Wednesday that fused theater and artistry with the cosmopolitan codes of couture.
Armani Couture Channels Black as Maestro Misses Paris Bow for 1st Time, Days from 91st Birthday
For decades, Armani — often referred to as "Re Giorgio," or King George, in Italy — has been both the creative and business force behind one of fashion's last great independent empires.
Stéphane Rolland Lets Couture Speak for Itself with Space-Age Glamor
This season at Paris Couture Week, Stéphane Rolland stripped away gimmicks and let the clothes do the talking, unveiling a dazzling palette of ivory, black, and red.
Cardi B, a Live Crow, and Schiaparelli's Monochrome Vision Open Paris Vouture Week
Paris couture week opened Monday not with sequins or red carpet pageantry, but with the surreal sight of Cardi B and a live crow.
Ayissi Fuses African Tradition and Parisian Craft with Bold Flower Forms at Fall Couture Show
Beneath an opulent chandelier in a sunlit salon, Imane Ayissi's fall couture show once again fused African tradition with Parisian craft.
Out with Dr. Bill: Unexpected Honors, NYC Pride, and Lorna Luft
June brought unexpected honors and a renewal of purpose to Dr. William Kapfer amongst Pride festivities throughout the country, most notably his hometown of New York City.
Meet Eduardo Adrián Morales Lobaina, Mr. Gay Spain 2025
Meet Eduardo Adrián Morales Lobaina, who has won the title Mr. Gay Spain 2025. The 24-year-old said in his acceptance speech he hopes to use his platform to combat LGBTIphobia, which he experienced while growing up.
Sniffies' Summer Drop Said Show Skin or Stay Home
Sniffies is more than a dating app; it's a lifestyle brand that's going to turbocharge your summer look.
Recent First Amendment SCOTUS Decision Likely to Have Withering Effect on Adult Sites and Beyond
The recent First Amendment decision by the Supreme Court regarding internet access will likely have a withering effect on not only adult sites, but access to other content, as well.
The 'Body-Ody-Oddity' That's Celia Smokinbutts
On her Instragam page, Celia Smokinbutts calls herself a "Body-Ody-Oddity," but who is this alt-drag star?
Trump Administration Removing 988 Hotline Service Tailored to LGBTQ+ Youth In July
The 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will stop providing tailored support options to LGBTQ+ youth and young adults on July 17, according to a statement on a federal agency's website.
Just How Did Patrick Schwarzenegger Learn of 'The Tight Lotus?'
"The Tight Lotus" is an adult male parody of... you know what. And how Patrick Schwarzenegger learned of it is pretty funny.
Why Hosting a July Fourth Pool Party May Cost Less This Year
Americans have one more reason to celebrate this Fourth of July: getting all the gear needed to host a pool party costs less than it has in years, according to a market research company's preliminary data.
Don't Pour That Pickle Juice Down the Drain. It's a Cocktail Darling
Pickles and pickle brine have been an ingredient that mixologists — and chefs -- have played with for a long time, but they're finally getting a star turn in beverage menus around the world.
Rei Kawakubo Redefines Men's Suits with Radical Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Rei Kawakubo, the ever-restless force behind Comme des Garçons, delivered a characteristically unpredictable twist on men's tailoring, remaking the traditional suit in her own radical image.
At Hermès, Woven Leather and Quiet Confidence Set the Tone for Paris Menswear
While much of Paris Fashion Week chased spectacle, Hermès chose a different path.