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by AFP Published February 19, 2016 In a sun-soaked TriBeCa loft, Calvin Klein’s Brazilian creative director, Francisco Costa, channeled the New York cool that is the label’s signature and a harbinger of modern, urban fashion.Calvin Klein AW16/17 New York Fashion Week – PixelFormulaIn addition to the ubiquitous black, there was white, blue and black plaid with a dusty pink splash. Sharp suiting was teamed with low-cut V-neck silk slip blouses, and buckled and strappy accessories were used, following a trend also seen on the Vera Wang and Alexander Wang catwalks.Large fur collars, another key trend this season, were prominent, as…
Alex MacDonald Cronkite News Service Many young workers don’t think they’ll ever get a dime of Social Security benefits.”I expect the program will be gone by the time I leave my job,” said Peter Fairbanks, 24, a Phoenix regional manager for a company that sells skin-care products.Despite widespread skepticism, Gen Z and millennials tend not to worry much about benefits they might receive 40 or 50 years from now, so the issue may not have much impact on them on Election Day, Arizona political experts say — unless one of the presidential candidates comes up with a plan to ensure…
Get Urban Milwaukee’s top stories delivered to you every day Bug Juice is one of the new foods at the Wisconsin State Fair in 2024. Photo courtesy of the Wisconsin State Fair. Sweet, savory and downright unusual, the food at the fair is some of the most extravagant and imaginative. To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the Wisconsin State Fair will be adding 100 new food items to its lineup this summer, one for each century the fair has been in existence. Notable additions include the refreshing Acai Cup (Leff’s Miller Lite Sports Bar & Grill), fusion-inspired Asian Sweet & Sticky…
Dawn Staley, head coach of the University of South Carolina women’s basketball team, is not only a celebrated coach and former player, but she’s also a fashion sensation, making waves this season for her stylish on-court presence as she leads her team to victory. Historic achievement Dawn Staley recently made history by becoming the first Black college basketball coach to win three NCAA women’s basketball tournament national championships. This incredible achievement has made her notable not only for her coaching skills, but also for her unique sense of style. Cutting-edge fashion on the court Staley’s fashion during high-stakes games has…
VladimirFLoyd/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis In my last article on Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA), I mentioned that I was surprised by the sudden downward revision of the cosmetics and beauty chain’s FY24 outlook, issued by management at the last Retail RoundUp conference. The reason this downward revision surprised me at the time is because it came just a few weeks after the company set its full-year expectations in its disappointing FY23 earnings report. Since then, the Company’s stock price has fallen below the $408 level where I projected the Company’s stock price to be, as shown in Exhibit A below.…
Footage has emerged of an enraged Fernando Alonso throwing his jacket to the ground during a heated argument with race officials at the Hungarian Grand Prix.The Aston Martin driver ultimately finished seventh at the Hungaroring on Sunday, leaving him frustrated as he felt his efforts were unfairly thwarted in the final stages of qualifying.Alonso was on a flying lap towards the end of Q3 when a horrific crash involving Yuki Tsunoda brought out the red flag.The controversial decision prevented several drivers, including the 42-year-old, from completing the final laps before Sunday’s race.Following the incident, Alonso voiced his dissatisfaction with the…
Kylie Jenner is enjoying her Italian vacation, reminding us all that there are some fashion staples that are universally loved no matter where you are.On Saturday, July 20, the makeup mogul posted a series of photos featuring her latest Italian outfit: a backless black dress with a tie-neck halter top. Showing off her timeless Old Hollywood style, Jenner posed near a large open window in a nondescript building in Italy, where she is currently vacationing.”When in Italy,” Jenner captioned the Instagram post, which features a series of photos of her in different poses, including some with her hair up and…
The Gen Z playbook has a lot to teach business executives about succeeding on social media. [+] They are eager to learn.Getty Gen Z has received a lot of harsh criticism from the business world. They are slammed for their inability to collaborate and communicate, with 47% of recruiters complaining that Gen Z is the worst to work with and manage. Gen Z is criticized for having too many rules, not following company demands, being rebellious, lacking etiquette, reliability and flexibility. Their desire for instant feedback and a flexible work environment often clashes with the outdated, clunky and inefficient systems…
A horrific gun robbery has occurred at a popular LGBTQ+ nightclub in San Francisco. Surveillance footage showed the robbers, covered from head to toe, using a crowbar to pry open the door and enter the Oasis nightclub on the corner of 11th Avenue and Folsom Street in the South of Market neighborhood. The incident occurred just after 5am on Thursday morning when three workers were carrying out cleaning work. “(The robbers) didn’t know our cleaning staff was inside, so when they went in, the people in the building were surprised and confrontational, and that’s when the gun came out,” club…
When Michelle Larsen launched her fashion brand, she planned to make every piece herself, with transparency, sustainability, and fair labor practices in mind. She has held fast to these principles as the brand has evolved over the years, but recently she has upended her original vision and now many people have made one of her designs. Larsen’s brand, Fortive, is one of a handful of small fashion brands that has started selling PDF sewing patterns — blueprints for cutting and marking fabrics, along with instructions for sewing those fabrics into garments — in addition to, or instead of, ready-to-wear clothes.…