Cotopaxi taps FP Movement to bring its outdoor gear into everyday wardrobes
On April 9, Cotopaxi launched a limited-edition capsule with FP Movement. The goal is to expand its reach beyond traditional outdoor customers to a more style-conscious audience. The four-piece collection centers on accessories, including a travel pack, a messenger-style bag and a five-panel...
Glossier built the modern beauty playbook — now what?
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts • Spotify As the beauty industry moves past the direct-to-consumer boom of the 2010s, some of its most influential brands are being forced to redefine what success looks like. One of the most closely watched is Glossier, which recently appointed a new CEO, Colin...
Fashion Briefing: How did Nike’s embattled heritage brand Converse reach a 15-year revenue low?
This week, we take a look at Nike’s embattled brand Converse. Despite its iconic status, the brand has struggled financially leading to reports that it may be sold off. How did it get here, and what would a potential sale look like? The Converse Chuck Taylor is one of the most iconic shoes...
This New Chicago Restaurant Has Something for Every Type of Night Out
Chef Joe Frillman, known for his work at Michelin-recognized Daises, initially planned to open another restaurant in 2024, but opening a new business rarely goes according to plan. Just a couple years later, the Radicle recently opened its doors in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood. Frillman...
Let Gimbap Reintroduce Itself
With the new pop-up TBD Gimbap, chef Jihan Lee is testing the market for gimbap in New York City | Jill Rittymanee/TBD Gimbap On a personal level, gimbap came first for chef Jihan Lee, with his mom’s gimbap setting the standard. On a professional level, though, gimbap took a backseat to another...On Microsoft’s Lousy Cloud Security
ProPublica has a scoop: In late 2024, the federal government’s cybersecurity evaluators rendered a troubling verdict on one of Microsoft’s biggest cloud computing offerings. The tech giant’s “lack of proper detailed security documentation” left reviewers with a...
Iran war analysis: How 60 nations have responded to the global energy crisis
One month into the US and Israel’s war on Iran, at least 60 countries have taken emergency measures in response to the subsequent global energy crisis, according to analysis by Carbon Brief. So far, these countries have announced nearly 200 policies to save fuel, support consumers and boost...
Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week strengthens its 'global event' profile with 87 percent international brands
Designer Stéphane Rolland and BBFW 2026 director, Albasarí Caro, at the presentation of BBFW 2026, on April 8, 2026 in Barcelona (Spain). Credits: BBFW. Madrid – The international Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week (BBFW) is now gearing up for its next edition, scheduled from April 22 to 26 in...
Erinn Murphy joins Kontoor Brands to lead finance and operations at Helly Hansen
Helly Hansen store Credits: Helly Hansen US-based apparel group Kontoor Brands has appointed Erinn Murphy as vice president, global head of finance and operations for Helly Hansen and corporate investor relations. Murphy will join the company in early May. As part of her new role, Murphy will...