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Fashion United
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fashion United
Street style trends from Copenhagen Fashion Week
This week, Copenhagen Fashion Week took place, once again demonstrating why it is considered a melting pot for creative pioneers. Attendees opted for playful patterns, leaving behind familiar clichés, and combined accessories that balanced nostalgia with urban ease. A willingness to experiment with layering created surprising silhouettes, while striking details such as eye-catching collars gave the looks a distinctive touch. An overview of Copenhagen's best street style trends. 101 Dalmatians As if straight from the fashion universe of 101 Dalmatians, polka dots were one of the most striking patterns seen on the streets of Copenhagen Fashion Week. Inspired by the classic black and white look, the dot pattern here finally freed itself from childish associations and Cruella de Vil drama. It presented itself as stylistically mature and creative. Polka dots in Copenhagen Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight (left); Copenhagen Fashion Week Whether as a transparent skirt with a fine dot pattern over a simple slip dress, on a chocolate brown satin skirt combined with an oversized blazer, or as a large-format print on a cream two-piece suit, the dot pattern was used in a variety of ways in Copenhagen. The looks were complemented by accessories such as bandanas, crochet hats, retro sunglasses and structured leather bags. Bandanas While the dots brought playful lightness to the outfits, bandanas lent the looks a touch of boho romance, a hint of pirate flair and a dash of big-city poetry. For SS26, scarves in Copenhagen became a style-defining accessory, sometimes interpreted nostalgically, sometimes with a modern twist. Bandanas in Copenhagen Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Paired with silk tops, playful blouses or simple knitwear, they not only protected from the sun but also rounded off every outfit, whether minimalist or maximalist, with finesse. Models with vintage prints, graphic patterns or delicate lace were particularly effective. Layering Copenhagen Fashion Week once again proved to be experimental in the styling of silhouettes, especially when layering skirts. Layers became a fashion statement. Skirts over trousers, tulle over denim, mini over maxi, all with surprising ease. The looks played with volume, transparency and structure, opening up new ways to completely rethink classic garments. Layers in Copenhagen Credits: Copenhagen Fashion Week Whether a ruffled tulle skirt over jeans, a striped silk skirt over raw denim or an embroidered lace skirt over airy cotton layers, layering became an art form. Statement collars While many looks at Copenhagen Fashion Week focused on flowing fabrics and summery lightness, some ensembles stood out with a deliberate break. Jackets with striking stand-up collars, known as funnel necks, became the dominant element. Instead of being understood as mere weather protection, the high collars moved to the centre of styling and played a decisive role in defining the silhouettes. Funnel necks in Copenhagen Credits: Copenhagen Fashion Week Whether interpreted in a sporty way in a cream-coloured anorak with a ruffled collar, which appeared almost sculptural in combination with a patterned layered skirt, or in dark, structured denim with a bulky stand-up collar and cropped cut, the jacket became a statement piece thanks to its collar. Even in oversized models with minimalist colouring, the raised collars played a central role and echoed the penchant for dots for SS26. Babies on board Without a doubt, the most valuable accessory of the season in Copenhagen was neither an expensive designer bag nor flashy sunglasses. Rather, it was something that cannot be bought: a mother's love, and at the same time, impressive proof that women really can do it all. Babies on board in Copenhagen Credits: Copenhagen Fashion Week While one of the designers of the duo behind the Rave Review brand skilfully balanced a baby on her hip during the final applause of their SS26 show, mothers on the streets of Copenhagen demonstrated how to integrate their offspring into their outfits with casual style – a contemporary interpretation of "mama chic". This article was translated to English using an AI tool. FashionUnited uses AI language tools to speed up translating (news) articles and proofread the translations to improve the end result. This saves our human journalists time they can spend doing research and writing original articles. Articles translated with the help of AI are checked and edited by a human desk editor prior to going online. If you have questions or comments about this process email us at info@
The Citizen
05-08-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Neglect blamed in mental patient deaths in Northern Cape
Cope opens a murder case against Northern Cape health officials after two psychiatric patients die in unsafe, freezing conditions. The Congress of the People (Cope) has laid charges against the Northern Cape health authorities for being allegedly responsible for the death and suffering of mental health patients. This, after the health ombud's recent findings indicated that the death of two patients and the suffering of the other two were caused by a lack of electricity, mismanagement and related factors. Acting national chair Pakes Dikgetsi called on authorities to deal harshly with those responsible for the tragedy and hold them accountable. Cope opens case against health officials Dikgetsi said Cope had opened a case of murder, attempted murder and culpable homicide at Kimberley police station against the management of the Northern Cape department of health, RMS Hospital and the Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital. He said the tragedies happened because the provincial health system was poorly managed and neglected by the leaders. 'What happened in these hospitals is more than just a tragedy. It is a crime and it is hard to believe that in a democratic South Africa, patients in government care could die from the cold. ALSO READ: Team appointed to probe death at Witrand Psychiatric Hospital 'We must act quickly to get justice for the victims and their families. Vulnerable patients who depended on public health care were left in terrible conditions and those responsible should face criminal charges,' said Dikgetsi. He said the head of the investigations team had committed to escalating the matter to their legal team and the Hawks to review the initial inquest docket and determine whether the two cases could be merged. 'Cope will be following the case closely to ensure the police and other authorities act quickly. Justice must be done, not just to respect those who died, but to make sure something like this never happens again.' Power outages, mismanagement contributed to patient's deaths – ombud Health ombud Prof Taole Mokoena confirmed that power outages and mismanagement at the facilities contributed to the death of the two male patients. Mokoena said the findings of an investigation into the treatment, complications and deaths of psychiatric patients at the Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital (NCMHH) and the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital (RMSH) revealed that between July and August last year, Cyprian Mohoto and Tshepo Mndimbaza died. Petrus de Bruins and John Louw were badly affected – Low had to undergo a craniectomy, while De Bruins remained bedridden. ALSO READ: Zimbabwean girl's transplant denial sparks moral debate He said the electricity supply was interrupted by cable theft and vandalism at the power substation. 'This power loss impacted the communication infrastructure, leaving the hospital without telephone lines. 'Electricity supply was restored within days at two of the neighbouring hospitals; however, it took an entire year for the electricity to be restored at NCMHH. Damning findings 'Because of the lack of electricity, the available resuscitation equipment was not operational as it could not be charged, and other necessary equipment was unavailable for use.' 'NCMHH procured poor quality pyjamas and blankets which were inadequate to provide warmth to patients during the severe winter cold, especially at night,' said Mokoena. The investigation also established that leadership instability in the provincial department of health negatively affected service delivery, safety, and the quality of patient care at NCMHH and RMSH. NOW READ: Man in critical condition after swarm of wasps attack
Scoop
29-07-2025
- Scoop
Survey Launched For Kiwis To Tell Own Story Of Internet Harm
Not content with advancing a new bill to filter the internet for anyone under 18-years-old, internet safety expert and public speaker Rob Cope has just designed a survey for Kiwis to share personal stories of harm they've come to online. The Wellington Dad says the results will truly illustrate the stark reality of what 30 years of unfiltered internet looks like for people under 18 years – as well as how it shapes them. The Digital Harms Survey is totally anonymous and accessed through the Our Kids Online website – the name of Cope's organisation and that of the documentary he made in 2020. It is tailored for three distinct groups: for victims and survivors; for professionals working with young people such as teachers and practitioners; for parents and caregivers. 'We speak to parents every week and already captured their sense of awareness about keeping their kids safe online with a survey of nearly 5000 parents – the results weren't good, with less than a quarter of parents aware of the dangers at their children's fingertips every day,' says Cope. 'But I realised last year that we need to also document the range of online harms happening in our homes, as well as the age it is occurring.' What is Cope asking to hear about ?Anything from stories where tamariki and rangatahi have had a lucky escape from being seriously harmed online, to stories where lives have been permanently impacted, he says. 'We've got adults now in their twenties who, at just 11 years old, stumbled across violent porn while innocently searching for something else — and were drawn into what can only be described as sadistic. The trauma still shadows them today. We've got families across Aotearoa are quietly grappling with the fallout. One child's 'gaming friend' turned out to be a predator. Another is battling panic attacks after seeing gore videos shared at school.' According to the Office of Film and Literature Classification's latest report, Content That Crosses the Line, New Zealand children are being exposed to livestreamed suicides, videos of animal cruelty, violent memes featuring real beheadings, and unsolicited nudes — all before they've even hit their NCEA year. 'I've been meeting with politicians on every side of the fence, this last four months, to get support for The New Zealand Child Internet Safety Act: Protecting Minors from Harmful Online Content. I've also been asked to make a submission for Parliament's Select Committee in coming weeks. So, a survey containing anonymous qualitative and quantitative data will truly show the need,' says Cope. He reiterates that this harm is preventable through policy change and that this is necessary because many parents are themselves at a loss. The majority of them will have fostered a belief that ' If it was really that bad, the government would've done something by now' says Cope. But he adds that this passivity has, sadly, harmed the youngsters we wish to protect. Under his proposed legislation, routers and phones would automatically filter harmful content for those under 18, while adults remain free to browse as usual. 'We hope to get at least 1,000 responses to the survey in coming weeks and I believe this will really create some traction in parliament. If there is one thing I ask of New Zealanders this month, it is to fill out this survey, tell your story, make your voice heard.'
The Hindu
24-07-2025
- The Hindu
Reptiles and amphibians of the rainy season
Malabar Gliding Frog South: Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and southern Maharashtra A frog that has webbed feet, builds nests of foam, can glide, and is found only in the Western Ghats? One of the most distinctive Indian amphibians, the Malabar Gliding Frog, can be found on trees alongside streams in the dense evergreen forests of the Western Ghats. It can be identified by its large bulging eyes, bright green colour and big size. During the monsoon, females make special foam nests on overhanging branches near streams and pools. When the tadpoles hatch, they dive into the water. These frogs can glide smoothly among the trees, covering the length of a bus during their glides! Bombay Shieldtail West: Maharashtra-Satara District, Konkan Found in the northern part of the Western Ghats, this unassuming and secretive snake lives underground, eats earthworms and has a flat, pan-like tail. Found in the forests of the Sahyadri Mountains, it uses its distinctive shield-like tail — which gives it its name — to burrow underground and hunt its favourite prey: earthworms! With the monsoon being its breeding time, it is more active on the surface. With a beautiful black and white scale pattern, it confuses its predators by curling into a ball, leaving them unable to make head or tail of it. Himalayan Rock Agama North: Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh A hardy lizard that turns a gorgeous blue during the breeding season, the Himalayan Rock Agama is not as famous as its relative, the 'Draco' Flying Lizard. No stranger to high altitudes, the agama survives the harsh Himalayan winter by hiding in crevices and rocks and 'slowing down' its body processes to reduce energy wastage. Once winter ends, it steps out to feast on the abundant insects and berries found in the warmth of the summer sun. Cope's Assam Frog East: Northeastern India Named in honour of the American reptile scientist Cope, this small nocturnal forest-dwelling frog is an expert jumper, leaping up to at least 10 times its body length! It loves to eat insects and its body is a varying olive-green and dark brown in colour. The adults are found in thick vegetation or even in plantations, near water bodies. The male has a distinct rattling call like that of machine-gun fire. Its tadpoles are aquatic and expert swimmers found in pools and swamps.
Daily Mirror
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Horror of road A-52 – Highway where Diogo Jota died has 'tons of accidents'
The road where Diogo Jota and his brother tragically died in a car crash is notorious for being one of the most dangerous in the region. The Liverpool forward, 28, and his brother Andre Silva, 26, were killed just past midnight on Thursday morning on the A-52 at Cernadilla, near Zamora in northwestern Spain. It is believed that the Lamborghini they were travelling in veered off the road after the tyre was suspected to have blown out, before going up in flames. The two professional footballers had been travelling through Zamora towards Santander in order to catch a ferry to the UK ahead of the new football season. Now, it has emerged that the A-52, known as the Rias Bajas, is notorious for being a particularly deadly highway. Built in 1998, it is said to see more accidents than any other in the region, with the central government representative for the province of Zamora, Angel Blanco, describing it as 'very dangerous'. The year 2023 alone saw 19 accidents on the dual carriageway, which is full of high-speed bends, with an average of 1.5 deaths per incident. According to Cope, many of those accidents came during optimal conditions, such as dry road surfaces, good visibility, flowing traffic and natural light. At night, however, there is said to be poor visibility, while the road running through mountainous and forested areas means the area also suffers from recurrent fog spells. Thousands of vehicles take the A-52 each day, but data shows that many crashes occur on the straight, high-speed stretches, where one mistake can be fatal. The main causes of accidents there are distractions and a lack of attention, as well as overconfidence, though that has not been confirmed as the case in the Jota brothers' tragic crash. The area where the Liverpool star came off the tarmac is also a well-known hotspot for wolves, according to La Razon. The Iberian wolves in the area, as well as deer, pose a huge risk of serious accidents due to the lack of fencing and the deterioration of wildlife crossings, giving wild animals easy access to the motorway. La Voz de Galicia reports that the A-52 is not the only road in the province of Zamora where wolf accidents are common. The animal is also abundant in the corridor between Benavente and Orense via Sanabria (N-525 and A-52); the N-630 between Benavente and Montamarta, the N-631 between Montamarta and Rionegro del Puente and the N-122 between Zamora and Portugal via Aliste, in addition to other secondary roads. Reports were also filed in recent years to motorists' organisation AEA Club drawing attention to the treacherous potholes that "riddled" the road surface. There were no fewer than 40 official pothole complaints made to Spain's transport ministry in a single month last year, according to local news outlet La Opinión de Zamora. One family published a photo of a tyre that had been completely shredded by one of the hazards. Meanwhile, another complaint in 2018 said a lack of signage nearly caused a driver to crash as it failed to alert them of a lane ending. Jota is believed to have been travelling to Santander to take a ferry back to the UK on Thursday morning after he was advised not to take a flight following recent lung surgery. The Portugal international missed several games last season after sustaining a rib injury against Chelsea back in October. Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash, where the fire had spread to the nearby vegetation. Although they managed to put the flames out, the two brothers were pronounced dead at the scene. The funerals will be held at 10am on Saturday in their home town of Gondomar, near the Portuguese city of Porto.
