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Hypebeast
4 days ago
- Business
- Hypebeast
Quadro Creations Unveils A Collection Rooted in Conscious Creation
There's an invisible rhythm to daily life, a repeated gesture, a method that forms itself. This silent movement, the undercurrent of what never truly ceased, is the genesis ofQuadro Creations'Fall/Winter 2025collection, 'Modus Operandi.' Moving beyond fleeting trends, the collection focuses on continuous methods—the habit that becomes a conscious choice, the detail refined by time, and the repetition imbued with intention. Each piece is conceived not as a standalone item, but as part of a cohesive 'equipment,' featuring precise forms, responsible materials, and silhouettes that seamlessly blend function with presence. For Lucas Borges, Creative Director of the brand, 'Modus Operandi' is a culmination of the brand's journey, born from a deep understanding of action and time in creation. 'There are things that depend directly on our initiative—proposing new products, new ideas—and others that require the time of the other, the public, the client, to be absorbed and understood,' he says. 'Now, I feel we've entered a new phase, where we can bring these elements together and build from these experimentations — not from scratch – but by refining or simplifying.' This evolution allows the brand to work with validated pieces, making them more accessible or complex as needed, all while building a clearer vision and a distinct brand lexicon. 'Modus Operandi' also reconfigures the discarded repositioning of the traditional. This backward glance is a conscious choice for a brand that intentionally operates at a different pace. 'What motivates me most is the exercise of pausing, breathing, and looking at the past with more affection,' Borges notes. This reflective process is essential for a non-conventional brand like Quadro, allowing it to introduce new ideas with care and clarity. Borges sees his role as aligning the brand's diverse interests, which are design, commercial and financial, by finding creative solutions that resonate across all spheres. 'We aim to offer a highly durable product, so people don't need to buy clothes all the time, but rather invest in the right pieces.' Discover more about Quadro Creations via the brand'swebsite.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Attorneys for Householder, Borges ‘hopeful' following pardon for Cincinnati politician
Larry Householder, left, and Matt Borges, right. (Photos by WEWS/WCPO.) The attorneys for former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and former Republican leader Matt Borges are feeling 'hopeful' after a Cincinnati politician convicted of bribery got a pardon from President Donald Trump. Once convicted of accepting $20,000 in bribes, former Cincinnati City Councilmember PG Sittenfeld's slate has been wiped clean. President Donald Trump pardoned the Democrat, who was sentenced to more than a year in prison in 2023. And with this pardon comes interest from other influential Ohio politicos. We asked Householder's attorney Scott Pullins if that gives him hope for Householder. 'Yeah, I can't comment, obviously, on what we're doing right now, what I'm working on, our legal team's working on,' Pullins replied. 'But it certainly gives us a lot of hope.' Thursday, Borges's appeals attorney, Dennis Belli, said in a phone interview that the Sittenfeld pardon also gives him hope. In March 2023, a jury found Householder and Borges guilty of felony racketeering in the largest public corruption and bribery scandal in state history. And earlier this month, a panel of federal court judges upheld the convictions of Householder and Borges. We asked Gov. Mike DeWine if he believes Householder and Borges should be pardoned. 'Look, I don't have any comment about the pardons,' he responded. 'These are decisions that are made by the president of the United States. I have authority in regard to state pardons, and I always will tell you about why I made a decision.' Pullins has been telling us for months now that the former speaker is seeking clemency, arguing the FBI was politically motivated in arresting the former speaker. 'They singled out Larry, him alone,' he said. 'No one else has been charged, no other politician — period.' Legal expert Steve Gooden, partner at Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, said this could be a sympathetic argument for a pardon. 'It obviously strikes very close to home for Donald Trump who has been the subject of these kinds of inquiries and cases in the past,' Gooden said. In an interview in February, Attorney General Dave Yost refuted this allegation. 'He was indicted by President Trump's United States Attorney, David DeVillers, who, I believe, is the same political party,' Yost said. 'I don't think that dog hunts.' And Yost said he was against Householder getting out. Householder is also facing Ohio charges. He has pleaded not guilty to 10 felony counts in Cuyahoga County. 'I oppose,' Yost said in February. Asked why, he said, 'Because I've seen the evidence and he committed multiple crimes. Even if his appeal is successful in the federal case, there is additional evidence of criminal acts that are included in the state's indictment.' If convicted on state charges and appeals fail, it would take an act of the governor to clear him of that. Previously, Pullins told us in an interview that the team is hoping to leverage Householder's close relationship with Trump to get him out. Asked about the appearance that Householder could be using his connections in order to get out of prison, Pullins responded, 'Well, yeah. He is. Hopefully, he has some friends left that can help.' After our exclusive, in-depth interview in 2023, we've kept in touch with the head juror, Jerrod Haines, who convicted Householder in federal court. He said that Householder was, once again, using power to get what he wanted. 'I definitely feel like he is using his connections to skip his sentence,' he said. 'I would feel that the justice system failed if he would be pardoned. I would feel that my time as a juror was wasted, even though I think it was a very valuable experience for me, my life was interrupted for seven weeks.' Haines told us in 2023 that he was left disillusioned with state government, hoping political leaders would finally learn not to undercut their citizens in exchange for power and money. Paula Christian from WCPO contributed to this story. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Sydney Morning Herald
4 days ago
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Belated spotlight on Popyrin as he charges into last 16 at Roland-Garros
Dressed in fluorescent pink hat, shorts and shoes, and with a racquet to match, Borges eliminated wounded dual finalist Casper Ruud in four sets in the previous round. He also advanced to the fourth round at the Australian Open and US Open last year, so is a serious player. Borges already made tennis history this fortnight with countryman and qualifier Henrique Rocha when they became the first two Portuguese players to reach the round of 32 at the same grand slam. But this day belonged to Popyrin, even as Borges launched rearguard action late in the second set to twice break back when the Australian tried to serve for a two-set lead. Popyrin had played an almost spotless match until he dropped serve on the first of those occasions, but then had to dig deep as Borges took fresh aim at his weaker backhand wing, which has been under construction from his new co-coach Wayne Ferreira. Popyrin's other coach, Neville Godwin, who shared the job with Xavier Malisse until March when Malisse chose to part ways with Popyrin, was front and centre on Friday for one of the Australian's most significant wins. It took 77 minutes and until Popyrin's sixth set point – after saving two that Borges held – on the 24th point of an engrossing and rollercoaster tiebreak for him to finally earn that two-set advantage. The tiebreak result loomed large in the bigger picture of the match, but de Minaur's slip-up from the same lead a day earlier, and Borges' increasing ability to create opportunities in Popyrin's service games, meant there was still work to do. With de Minaur's mother Esther among those urging him on from courtside, Popyrin fended off a break point in each of his second and third service games in the third set as Borges tried to make his move. Loading Popyrin did not lose a point on his first serve until midway through the second set, but his percentage plummeted under heightened pressure, which made him have to work harder for holds. However, this version of Popyrin is up for the battle and more willing to be patient, which he reflected on after his last match. 'I think I can go ultra-aggressive, and that's my go to when I'm not feeling good – to go for more ... [I am learning to rein] it back a little bit,' Popyrin said after defeating Chilean Alejandro Tabilo. The next key moments came in the 10th game of the set, when Borges twice faltered to hand Popyrin separate match points – but both went begging without serious threat. In a seesawing war of attrition, Popyrin offered a break point of his own in the next game, but sent down three consecutive aces to escape.
The Age
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Age
Belated spotlight on Popyrin as he charges into last 16 at Roland-Garros
Dressed in fluorescent pink hat, shorts and shoes, and with a racquet to match, Borges eliminated wounded dual finalist Casper Ruud in four sets in the previous round. He also advanced to the fourth round at the Australian Open and US Open last year, so is a serious player. Borges already made tennis history this fortnight with countryman and qualifier Henrique Rocha when they became the first two Portuguese players to reach the round of 32 at the same grand slam. But this day belonged to Popyrin, even as Borges launched rearguard action late in the second set to twice break back when the Australian tried to serve for a two-set lead. Popyrin had played an almost spotless match until he dropped serve on the first of those occasions, but then had to dig deep as Borges took fresh aim at his weaker backhand wing, which has been under construction from his new co-coach Wayne Ferreira. Popyrin's other coach, Neville Godwin, who shared the job with Xavier Malisse until March when Malisse chose to part ways with Popyrin, was front and centre on Friday for one of the Australian's most significant wins. It took 77 minutes and until Popyrin's sixth set point – after saving two that Borges held – on the 24th point of an engrossing and rollercoaster tiebreak for him to finally earn that two-set advantage. The tiebreak result loomed large in the bigger picture of the match, but de Minaur's slip-up from the same lead a day earlier, and Borges' increasing ability to create opportunities in Popyrin's service games, meant there was still work to do. With de Minaur's mother Esther among those urging him on from courtside, Popyrin fended off a break point in each of his second and third service games in the third set as Borges tried to make his move. Loading Popyrin did not lose a point on his first serve until midway through the second set, but his percentage plummeted under heightened pressure, which made him have to work harder for holds. However, this version of Popyrin is up for the battle and more willing to be patient, which he reflected on after his last match. 'I think I can go ultra-aggressive, and that's my go to when I'm not feeling good – to go for more ... [I am learning to rein] it back a little bit,' Popyrin said after defeating Chilean Alejandro Tabilo. The next key moments came in the 10th game of the set, when Borges twice faltered to hand Popyrin separate match points – but both went begging without serious threat. In a seesawing war of attrition, Popyrin offered a break point of his own in the next game, but sent down three consecutive aces to escape.
West Australian
5 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Popyrin makes Aussies smile in Paris after Demon exit
Alexei Popyrin has ensured there was no hangover from Alex de Minaur's early exit as he got hot on a baking Paris day to reach the last-16 of the French Open with a touch of swagger and a sprinkling of good old-fashioned Aussie grit. The country's No.2 player isn't now just the last man standing in the draw but the last man positively thriving as he downed quality Portuguese Nuno Borges 6-4 7-6 (13-11) 7-6 (7-5) in the Court 14 furnace at Roland Garros to reach the last-16 on Friday. Ultimately, he may have perhaps made harder work of it than he should but after a tough three-hour duel, 25th seed Popyrin still hasn't dropped a set yet in the championships. The second time in the fourth round at a grand slam, Popyrin joins an illustrious list of his compatriots to have made it this far on the Paris clay since the turn of the Millennium alongside Mark Philippoussis (2000), Wayne Arthurs (2001), Lleyton Hewitt (2000-02, 2004, 2006-07) and Alex de Minaur (2024). The courts hardening and speeding up in the sunshine certainly suited the big serving Popyrin as he produced a strikingly impressive opening behind his powerful delivery, dropping just three points behind it in the opening set -- but from then on it got more complicated. The Sydneysider seemed in complete control when he broke Borges again in the middle of the second set, his serve still ticking along nicely, but from that point, he found it tough to seal the set. He had a set point on Borges' serve at 3-5 which was repelled, then twice served for the stanza only to produce his first two really error-prone games. It came down to who could hold their nerve best in a dog-fight of a tiebreak. Borges earned a couple of set points and Popyrin four more, before finally on the sixth attempt to wrap it up after 72 minutes, he profited from the Portuguese finally crashing a backhand long. Popyrin's relief was palpable and the pressure cranked up on Borges, who found himself having to save two match points at 4-5 before dragging the match into another tiebreak. Popyrin powered into a 6-2 lead in the tiebreak only for Borges to doggedly save three more until the No.25 seed finally delivered one more irretrievable serve to prevail in just a minute over three hours. It sets up an even more difficult date in the fourth round for the 25-year-old against Russian 24th seed Karen Khachanov or American 12th seed Tommy Paul, who were locked in a five-set battle on Court Simonne-Mathieu.
