Birkenstock has once again found itself at the forefront of the marketplace — and the center of the zeitgeist. Speaking with FN by phone from the company’s headquarters in Cologne, Germany, earlier this month, Birkenstock Group co-CEO Oliver Reichert wasn’t exaggerating when he described the brand as the “official home-office […]
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Best Places to Shop for Affordable Home Decor Online, According to Pro Designers
Refinery29 Mask Accessories Are Trending — & Here Are 19 Must-Try Styles Ever since the pandemic took hold, a number of interesting fashion trends have come to light. There was the QuarantinePillowChallenge, which involved influencers swapping out mini dresses for pillows and accessorizing with Gucci and Chanel belts and bags. […]
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Happy first day of fall, such as it is
Autumnal Equinox marks the first day of fall, wonderful holidays Editor’s Note: This is a preview of USA TODAY’s newsletter Staying Apart, Together, a guide to help us all cope with a world changed by coronavirus. If you would like it in your inbox on Tuesdays and Saturdays, subscribe here. Happy leaf peeping and sweater […]
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London Designers Embrace Film, Set Their Own Rules
LONDON — This was a London season of mixed emotions and many question marks. With new government restrictions forbidding social gatherings of more than six people, most of the city’s designers embraced the film format for the first time, with just a handful of one-on-one appointments hosted on the side. […]
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Shop This Virtual Pop-Up and You’ll Be Supporting Latina-Owned Businesses
Courtesy of Lisa Nicole Rosado Whether you want to get an early start on holiday gift shopping or you just want to treat yourself to something special, the Latina-Owned Pop-Up Shop hosted by We Are Women Owned is one you won’t want to miss. This month-long event aims to make […]
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This New Simulator Lets You Drive Classic Cars on the Virtual Track
With the coronavirus having made track days a difficult proposition, auto enthusiasts are increasingly turning to high-tech simulators to get their racing thrills. And while this usually means strapping into the virtual cockpit of a modern-day race car, a new VR system from The Classic Car Trust will let you […]
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As pub and restaurants close at 10pm, here’s how to socialise virtually or at home instead
There’s plenty of apps, ideas and games to play whether you live with friends and family or not (iStock) The latest lockdown restrictions, announced by Boris Johnson on 22 September, have enforced a series of stricter measures to tackle the growing number of coronavirus cases in England. These include a […]
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College freshmen moved into dorms with hopes of having a ‘normal’ semester. 3 students told us why they quickly moved back home.
College students moving at the University of Michigan. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Insider spoke to students at the University of Alabama, University of Michigan, and the University of Missouri on why they made the decision to leave their campuses shortly after moving into dorms. The students had hoped for a traditional […]
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How to make a Minecraft server
Minecraft has changed significantly since its inception, but one thing certainly hasn’t: Crafting worlds with friends and family is just plain fun. With only a few clicks of a mouse or controller button, players can design their own persistent worlds with space for others to gather and create. Whether you’re […]
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The 7 Best Popcorn Makers for Theater-Level Popcorn at Home
If there’s one snack that will never go out of style, it’s popcorn. Equally appetizing for children and adults alike, popcorn is a go-to for movie nights, game nights, and general snacking in between meals. Whether you prefer the classic combination of butter and salt or like to experiment with […]
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6 New Video Games That’ll Give You Some Serious Nostalgia
Click here to read the full article on SPIN. As video games become more lifelike and futuristic, it sometimes seems like they’re moving further away from the simplistic joy that gamers used to experience from sitting down with their favorite console back in the day. As stunning as the graphics […]
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Tesla’s ‘Battery Day’ is Elon Musk’s chance to fend off competition from GM’s novel Ultium design
Tesla CEO Elon Musk could have some surprises in store for battery day. Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Investors and analysts have their eyes on Tesla’s ‘Battery Day’ on Tuesday, anticipating some major announcements. CEO Elon Musk and his team could have some surprises in store, but with new […]
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From materials to filters, here’s everything you need to know
The main benefit is most of your germs will be caught in it, making you less of an infection risk to others (iStock) The coronavirus pandemic has meant that face masks and coverings will become part of daily life. The UK government and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have both […]
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Tesla’s ‘Battery Day’ is Elon Musk’s chance to fend of competition from GM’s novel Ultium design
Tesla CEO Elon Musk could have some surprises in store for battery day. Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Investors and analysts have their eyes on Tesla’s ‘Battery Day’ on Tuesday, anticipating some major announcements. CEO Elon Musk and his team could have some surprises in store, but with new […]
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How do you teach performing arts when there are no performances? This school is learning
PHOENIX — For Monica Sauer Anthony, adapting to the challenge of a virtual classroom started with a reenvisioning of what it even means to teach at a performing arts school. A choir can’t really rehearse in a virtual classroom much less give a live performance. Neither can an orchestra. There’s too […]
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The best virtual escape rooms to play online with friends
If you’re missing the real deal, plenty have created a virtual version (iStock) We could all do with a bit of escapism from reality at the minute, as lockdown continues in the UK. Escape rooms are very popular with groups who love a challenge, but due to the coronavirus outbreak, […]
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The best online learning courses, if you feel like doing something new
Photo credit: Getty Images From Cosmopolitan This year has been a strange one, and it’s totally understandable if self isolation, furlough or other external factors have left you wanting to try new things. Maybe your job isn’t satisfying you anymore, or you’re finding yourself with way more time on your […]
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What ‘Level Four’ shutdown status means for your holiday
Cornwall – GETTY The Joint Biosecurity Committee has recommended that the Covid-19 alert level be moved back up to Level Four, the second-highest option and the first time it has changed since June 19. This means the transmission of the virus is “high or rising exponentially” and social distancing must […]
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After COVID-19, Can the U.S.’s Next Top Designer Hit It Big Remotely?
If fashion designers are meant to create for those far and wide, then why shouldn’t their home bases reflect that? American fashion has long been primarily centered in New York City, but the ongoing COVID-19 crisis has made recent fashion design school graduates question the meaning of being a U.S.-based […]