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Fashion United
09-08-2025
- 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@
Buzz Feed
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
26 Cute Things To Lift Your Mood If You Hate Summer
A huggable banana duck plush it. That's the tweet. I mean, look at how adorable this little (but kinda big) guy is! A dimmable sad duck night-light who is just oh so relatable. He just needs to lie down real quick forever. This night-light has a 30-minute timer so you don't have to get up and turn it off before falling asleep. A deck of Disney villains tarot cards — let Ursula and Cruella de Vil help you divine your future! This deck comes with a handy guidebook so you'll know what it means when you pull the King of Swords (which in this deck is depicted by Scar). A mini wacky waving inflatable tube guy if you need a fun (but silent) coworker at your WFH station. A screaming goat figurine because every now and then, you need to scream but feel a little too self-conscious to let out your roar. That's where this lil' guy comes in. It'll do the screaming for you! It even comes with a book full of fun facts and trivia about the ever-majestic goat. A darling lil' llama-shaped stress ball for those days when your boss asks you to convert a doc into a PDF even though you've shown them how to do it a million and one times. Just squish and squeeze the llama to feel a little convert the doc. A pair of comfy cartoonish animal slippers sure to put a smile on your feet...I mean "face." A darling pearl choker featuring the planet Saturn that is reminiscent of a waaay more expensive Vivienne Westwood design. Trendy and thrifty? Sounds like you. A pair of heart-shaped sunglasses so you don't have to worry about the sun's rays blocking your blessings. These are perfect for your next beach day or pool party! A funny kitty-themed doormat letting all guests know exactly who they are and where they stand. A set of four dishwasher-safe cowboy straw toppers sure to keep your straw protected from any tiny bandits trying to sneak their way into your bottle. A pack of 12 french fry-shaped bag clips if you're tired of reaching into a bag of already opened Doritos and biting into a stale, crunch-less chip. And its magnetic holder can be placed on your fridge for easy access! A pair of stemless silicone wineglasses so you can cheers with all your might, knowing you won't break your cup. These darling glasses are perfect for traveling with; the beach just got a little boozier (and a tad more sustainable)! A handcrafted glassworks wind chime that'll give off a stained glass effect when light pours through. A cute pickle wine stopper made of 100% food-grade silicone to keep your red from turning into an undrinkable vinegar. A ceramic cowboy boot match holder and striker because nothing says yeehaw like starting a light a candle, of course. Speaking of, a set of little strawberry-shaped candles offering scents of freesia and wild bluebell, but let's be real. These are too cute to ever actually light. A fun snail-shaped spa hairband so you can keep your hair out of the way while you wash your face and put on makeup. Getting ready never looked so cute! A '90s-themed insulated lunchbox that's giving Saved by the Bell beach episode vibes. This leak-resistant cooler is lightweight and easy to clean! A pack of three mini treasure chests because your keepsakes deserve a cute and antique-inspired home. And to top it all off, these wooden boxes even feature hand-carved floral motifs! A set of nine hypoallergenic gold-plated hoop earrings so cute, you're not gonna want to save them for a "special occasion." And because each style is different, you'll be able to switch things up on the daily. A magical Lego unicorn that can also transform into a seahorse and a peacock! This colorful toy will look great on your desk or bookshelf. A cosplaying penguin keychain sure to add a little color and whimsy to your collection of keys! A pair of microfiber hedgehog-shaped hand towels — make washing and drying your hands feel like a visit to a petting zoo! A set of super-cute pastel "unbreakable" deep plates so you can house your next pasta meal in style. These wheat straw plates are light and durable. A pack of yummy-looking food-inspired magnets that'll help decorate your fridge! They're handmade from resin and are super strong. So go ahead and hang those wedding invites on your fridge.
Time Out
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
101 Dalmatians
This review is from 101 Dalmatians' original 2022 run at the Open Air Theatre. It returns to the Hammersmith Apollo for a summer 2025 run starring Sydnie Christmas as Cruella de Vil. Adapted direct from Dodie Smith's 1956 kids' book – ie, absolute not a Disney production – '101 Dalmatians' is a scrappy affair. It's the first ever original musical from the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, and it boasts charming puppetry, big-name writers and a scream of a turn from Kate Fleetwood as the evil Cruella de Vil. But by the towering standards of the OAT – known for its revelatory musical revivals – it's pretty uneven. If you just view it as a fun kids' show, you'd be more forgiving. In fact, I was pretty forgiving: I skipped press night and took my children the following afternoon. However, I wouldn't say it's really been pushed as a show for youngsters: historically the OAT's musicals are aimed at an adult audience, the evening finish is certainly too late for my children, and the foregrounding of Fleetwood's villainous Cruella de Vil in the publicity recalls Disney's more adult-orientated spin-off film of last year ('Cruella'). Anyway: my kids had fun at Timothy Sheader's production. I mean, it starts with a protracted bottom-sniffing scene, for crying out loud, as grown-up dalmatians Pongo (Danny Collins and Ben Thompson) and Perdi (Emma Lucia and Yana Penrose) meet for the first time, give each other a good honk up the backside, fall in love and nudge their bookish, introverted human owners Dominic (Eric Stroud) and Danielle (Karen Fishwick) into starting a relationship. Skip forward a bit and humans and hounds have moved in together, and the latter have produced 15 babies. Uber puppet designer and director Toby Olié's spotty pooches are proper showstoppers: Pongo and Perdi have large, mobile forebodies operated by a puppeteer and hind legs shared with the human actor who speaks their lines: Emma Lucia is particularly charming as a compassionate, north-eastern Perdi. The innumerable puppies are generally just represented by their heads… and they're jolly sweet, too. In Johnny McKnight's stage adaptation of Zinnie Harris's contemporary update, the canine idyll is punctured by the arrival of Fleetwood's De Vil, a psychopathic influencer who is, by and large, extremely funny as she self-pityingly inveigles her way into our heroes' lives, then persuades herself she absolutely must have – and deserves – a dalmatian-puppy-skin coat. With a succession of increasingly frightening fright wigs, her forever remarkable cheekbones, and some full-on panto-villain vibes, Fleetwood is an absolute joy. She's also the focal point of the most visually imaginative moments of Sheader's production: a spirited, cartoon-style attempt to use puppetry to look like her hair and arms have popped out after she swallows a dodgy potion; and most impressively, a tableau at the end of the first half where the dancers line up in formation behind her to form the giant puppyskin coat of her fantasies (there's deliciously lurid costume design from Katrina Lindsay). Lots of positives, then, but as a whole, it feels pretty all over the shop. Much as Harris has updated the story, neither she nor McKnight have solved its problems: the abrupt second-half switch of focus to a group of child actors playing a quartet of escaped puppies is tonally disorientating and lays an awful lot of pressure on some very young performers. Even taking that on the chin as a necessity of the story, there were too many moments when I struggled to work out exactly what was going on (Cruella's initial capture of Pongo and Perdi, for instance, was baffling – she seemingly only managed to abduct them from their home because a scene change happened around them). There's also simply a dearth of memorable characters beyond Cruella: Perdi is lovely, but her aside it's hard to feel especially invested in the bland good guys (beyond the obvious fact that skinning puppies is bad). And while stage legend Douglas Hodge's wordy, string-and-brass-heavy songs are pleasant and good at keeping the story ticking along, there's a lack of killer tunes that might have compensated for other shortcomings – although the joyous finale 'One Hundred and One' is a keeper. My kids didn't care about any of this: they enjoyed two hours of a lighthearted good vs evil yarn with some cool puppets and a boo-hissable villain. They didn't worry about the merits of '101 Dalmatians' as a musical for the ages. And if you can take the same attitude, you'll have a blast, or at least you'll have a blast in the good bits. But ultimately the Open Air Theatre is one of the best musical theatre venues in London, and by its own extremely lofty standards, '101 Dalmatians' is a bit of a dog's dinner.
Miami Herald
22-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Adidas quietly makes a dramatic change
So you won't eat a burger or bacon, but you'll proudly rock that lambskin bag? Or you'll judge meat-eaters like it's your job and then slip on leather loafers without a second thought. Plenty of us condemn the slaughter of animals for our plates while turning a blind eye to what we stuff into our closets like Cruella de Vil. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter But turns out there is a limit. We all want to support companies that reflect our beliefs, especially when it comes to issues like sustainability, social justice, and the humane treatment of animals. The bottom line is that brand loyalty isn't just about quality or price anymore. It's also about political alignment, ethics, trust, and transparency. For many people, knowing that a brand takes a stand against animal cruelty can be the difference between clicking "buy" or bailing. That growing awareness is now pushing some of the world's biggest companies to make meaningful changes. That's certainly true of one of the most iconic names in athleticwear: Adidas. Adidas announced this week it will stop using kangaroo leather in its footwear. (And I mean, who knew?!) The decision follows pleas from an animal rights activist, Wayne Pacelle, who launched an awareness campaign called "Kangaroos are not Shoes" in 2020. Pacelle then showed up in person at the Adidas annual general meeting last week in Fürth, Germany. Related: Nordstrom makes change sure to anger customers Following the Adidas announcement, Japanese company ASICS made the same decision and will no longer use kangaroo skins for its soccer shoes. "With the rapid-fire announcements from ASICS and adidas, we're witnessing the dismantling of a supply chain built on bloodshed and the orphaning of kangaroo joeys," said Center for a Humane Economy President Wayne Pacelle in a statement. "The foreign markets for kangaroo skins are collapsing, and that can only mean good news for the iconic marsupials of Australia." Pacelle hoped to highlight the plight of one of Australia's most beloved animals and end the use of kangaroo skins in the construction of shoes such as the Adidas Copa Mudial soccer cleats. Related: As many department stores close, this chain adds new locations Adidas CEO Bjørn Gulden said the company stopped using kangaroo skins several months ago and will not resume purchasing them. Nike, Puma, New Balance, Diadora, and UK-based Sokito had already announced they would stop using kangaroo skins in their products. One of the issues that has drawn outrage is the way kangaroos have suffered due to the commercial hunting industry. Hunters slaughter an estimated 2 million kangaroos annually, including mothers and their joeys. More retail: Aldi releases viral Trader Joe's item that is always out of stock Home Depot, Lowe's rivals strategic growth planTrader Joe's making huge mistake not copying Walmart, Target The hides of adult kangaroos are used for products like soccer cleats, while orphaned joeys are bludgeoned, decapitated, or left to die, according to In Defense of Animals, an international animal protection organization. This widespread cruelty, coupled with the environmental destruction from leather production, has fueled global opposition to kangaroo leather. The practice even prompted action in the U.S., where Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill) co-sponsored the Kangaroo Protection Act of 2024. The bill would have banned the manufacturing and sale of products made from kangaroo skin in the U.S., but it died in committee last year. In March 2025, Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the Kangaroo Protection Act of 2025; no further action has been taken yet. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Democrat Calls Out 1 Of Kristi Noem's Most Ridiculous Habits, And People Love The Pettiness
Here's just hoping she doesn't have a homemade Cruella de Vil costume. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who has earned nicknames like 'Cosplay Kristi' and 'ICE Barbie,' appeared before the House Homeland Security Committee Wednesday and was called out by Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) about staging various photos of herself at ICE raids and other DHS missions in various, way-too-on-the-nose outfits. 'Whatever got you here, Secretary Noem, I'm glad you found time among your many photo ops and costume changes to testify about why President Trump is seeking more taxpayer dollars, and what you plan to do with that money if you get it,' Thompson said. The congressman's deliciously petty confrontation tickled many on X, formerly Twitter. 'ZING!' one user wrote. 'BA DA BING! 🎯🎯🎯🎯' wrote another. 'More of this, please,' echoed a third user. Since becoming DHS secretary, Noem has decided to mix her love of theatrics with terror by posting threatening photos and videos of herself dressed in various costumes you'd likely see a little boy wear on Halloween. In January, Noem posted a video of herself to social media in her best police officer getup, complete with a bulletproof vest, to share a message of unity with the American people. 'If you are in New York City this morning, we are getting the dirtbags off these streets,' she says in the video. In February, Noem busted out her favorite cowboy outfit and sat upon a horse to inform the country that she was in Del Rio, Texas, to check out what resources border agents needed to stop 'criminal actors that come across this border.' In the past she's also worn firefighter, Coast Guard and Border Patrol uniforms. 'She is not a customs and border control agent, but she had them make her a uniform, I guess?' MSNBC host Rachel Maddow joked during a segment making fun of Noem's various outfits in April. And although mocking Noem's ~lewks~ might be mean, it's nothing in comparison to her openly flouting a Supreme Court order or helping to facilitate a mass deportation of migrants without due process — which she has a costume for as well.
