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Nylon
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Nylon
New Balance explores the 2000-era of running influences with the new ABZORB 2010 and ABZORB 2000
First introduced in 1993, New Balance's ABZORB cushioning had revolutionised running technology, becoming a signature feature of several fan favourite lifestyle models. Now, both the ABZORB 2010 and ABZORB 2000 have each turned into a fresh visual design statement that delivers exceptional comfort while honouring the brand's running heritage. ABZORB 2010 New Balance ABZORB 2010, $219. Image courtesy of New Balance. New Balance ABZORB 2010, $219. Image courtesy of New Balance. Combining the excitement of an innovative, all-new style with a sense of familiarity, the ABZORB 2010 ($219) is crafted with a segmented ABZORB sole unit which features more expansive proportions, becoming the centerpiece of this design, and paired with a diamond-knit mesh upper for an updated twist on a classic look. The New Balance ABZORB 2010 is now available at New Balance in ION Orchard, Paragon, Jewel Changi, and VivoCity, as well as online at ABZORB 2000 New Balance ABZORB 2000, $239. Image courtesy of New Balance. After its preview at Milan Design Week in early April, the new ABZORB 2000 ($239) offers a new look at visible tech where the design process is incorporated with 3D tools to help create a hyper detailed articulated sole unit, and capture curves that are not easily represented on paper. New Balance ABZORB 2000, $239. Image courtesy of New Balance. New Balance ABZORB 2000, $239. Image courtesy of New Balance. The experimental design features a full-length combination of ABZORB cushioning and ABZORB SBS pods, using a distinctive feature of 2000s running-inspired classics as a focal point. The New Balance ABZORB 2000 will be available from 12 June at New Balance ION Orchard and Paragon, as well as online at
Press and Journal
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Press and Journal
Aberdeen interior designer Yuliya shares her top 5 tips for your home this summer
If anyone knows anything about home decor it's Aberdeen interior designer Yuliya Forrest. The 39-year-old, who is originally from Belarus, has worked her magic as an interior designer and decorator for the past 18 years. And after visiting Milan Design Week recently, dubbed as the world's most important design fair, Yuliya is brimming with ideas for people's homes. 'I'm just back from Milan Design Week where there were so many exciting new interior trends for this year and next year,' says Yuliya. 'At this event, they select interior trends which you will see throughout the year. 'So I've created some tips which can help people to refresh and update their decor in an affordable way.' Here Yuliya shares her top five tips on how to update your decor this summer… Making a powerful statement through expressive patterns and bold colours is an easy way to transform any space in your home. 'Patterns and bold colours are hugely popular,' says Yuliya. 'An easy way to transform a space is by painting your walls in a really bright colour. 'Some of the colours on trend at the moment are forest greens, burgundy, deep blues', mustards and yellow tones.' Yuliya says it's a common mistake to think that rich colours can make a room appear smaller. 'It's a common mistake to think that light walls make rooms bigger – that is not the truth,' says Yuliya. 'In fact, deep, rich colours make a room look bigger especially if you paint the ceilings and walls the same colour.' Yuliya also says that patterns can add visual interest, enhance spatial perception, and evoke emotions and atmosphere. 'Wallpaper is a great way to add patterns to your interiors,' says Yuliya. 'Or you can also introduce patterns through carpets or rugs.' Walls with textured finishes and 3D elements are certainly having a moment this season. Whether it's subtle textures for understated elegance or dramatic designs that become the focal point of a room, adding texture brings a new dimension to walls. For a stylish and inexpensive way to add some texture to your walls, Yuliya recommends using rectangular 'metro style' wall tiles. 'Textured surfaces and 3D walls are a very popular trend right now,' says Yuliya. 'Metro tiles are a great way to bring texture to your walls and also 3D walls. 'There's lots of different materials on the market.' For those who like calm, neutral decor, one way to bring some personality to a room is by adding pops of colourful furniture. From bright sofas and colourful cushions to vibrant lamps, tables and artwork, colour doesn't need to be confined to the walls. 'Accent sofas and colourful furniture can totally change the energy of a room,' says Yuliya. 'So people who prefer a calm interior but can easily add colourful accents. 'This design trend works really well and people can do it by themselves.' Not just functional, mirrors can also enhance the light and space of a room. 'Mirrors are one of my favourite tools because the reflection can make rooms look bigger,' says Yuliya. 'They can also make your home brighter as they reflect light so you're getting double light in the rooms.' Yuliya says The Range in Aberdeen has a great selection of attractive yet affordable mirrors. 'I also love Annie Mo's, they have some amazing mirrors and furniture,' says Yuliya. If you're thinking about freshening up your kitchen then the best place to start is with a kitchen island. 'Although kitchen islands aren't a new trend, they're getting more and more popular,' says Yuliya. 'So if you're looking to update your kitchen then the best place to start is with a kitchen island. 'They're great as they serve as a place for cooking, dining, conversation and a work from home space. 'So interior designers are trying to avoid standard kitchens as when you cook into the wall it's much less pleasant than when you can look into the room.' For more on Yuliya check out her Instagram page @ or her website And if you enjoyed this story, you may also like: Stunning home renovation near Inverurie is a labour of love for Matthew and Caroline
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New York's Fifth Avenue Transformation Gets Fully Funded With $400 Million
On Manhattan's Fifth Avenue, there's been plenty of investment by luxury brands — now the city itself is fully realizing the venue's value and potential. On Wednesday, Mayor Eric Adams announced he's putting an additional $250 million into his fiscal 2026 budget, adding that to the $153 million previously allocated to fund a dramatic transformation of Fifth Avenue, bringing the total budget to over $400 million. More from WWD Tanger Posts Solid Q1 as Property Portfolio and Tenant Mix Keeps Diversifying Celebrity Interior Designer Brigette Romanek Makes Milan Design Week Debut With Artemest Calvin Klein's Penthouse Office and Studio in Chelsea to Hit the Market Fifth Avenue this year celebrates its 200th anniversary, but the world-famous thoroughfare has never had a major redesign. The mayor, who is running to be re-elected this year, expects the $400 million project to pay for itself within five years of its completion through increased property and sales tax revenue. He also said it will lead to more jobs. The transformation plan calls for widening the sidewalks, reducing traffic lanes to three from the current five, adding trees, planters, benches, improved lighting and infrastructure to reduce the impact of storms, and possibly adding more vehicle-free weekends. The idea is to make it easier and more inviting for shoppers to walk up and down the avenue, making it a bit more like the Champs-Élysées in Paris. 'This is a huge, huge economic stimulus for this entire city,' Adams said during a press conference. Construction is set to begin in early 2028. Fifth Avenue, Adams said, 'was once known as America's Street of Dreams, and those dreams have often remained silent. Well, today we're seeing the alarm clock going off, we're waking up, and we're going to wake up the economic stability of this great community in this great area. 'Two centuries ago, Fifth Avenue was just a dirt road,' the mayor said. 'It's hard to even imagine and believe that. But it has turned and transformed itself, and today it's a busting boulevard of shopping, restaurants, businesses and tourism. It's also home to five lanes of traffic congestion, pollution and high foot traffic. More people walk down Fifth Avenue in one hour than would fill Madison Square Garden tonight when the Knicks beat the Pacers and head their way to the finals. Got to get that in. 'So this current design is not working. It's not modernized enough. It has not evolved with the time. So as part of our Best Budget Ever, we are injecting an additional $250 million to fully fund the … future of Fifth Avenue Partnership's plan to transform Fifth Avenue's entire stretch of real estate from Bryant Park to Central Park.' First deputy Mayor Randy Mastro added: 'No more crammed sidewalks. No more dodging traffic. We're making Fifth Avenue more walkable, greener and safer. The stretch of real estate that we enjoy walking all the time from Bryant Park to Central Park, we're going to double the sidewalk space, shorten the crosswalks so that the avenue is safer to cross, green the avenue with more than 230 tree planters, and add in new seating and better lighting. 'We don't have to travel to Paris or London to experience the world-class shopping restaurants and green pedestrian-friendly streets. We're going to have that right here to add to all of the other attractions we have,' he said. The transformation plan is a collaboration between city agencies and the Future of Fifth Partnership, which includes the Fifth Avenue Association, the Grand Central Partnership, the Central Park Conservancy and the Bryant Park Corporation. The ritzy, internationally renowned thoroughfare, which commands the world's highest commercial rents, has undergone an unprecedented degree of investment, retail development and transformation in Midtown for more than two years. It all seemed to conspicuously take off around August 2023 with opening of the redesigned Tiffany flagship with its completely transformed interior. The Tiffany metamorphosis — which some sources pegged at $250 million to $350 million, while other sources estimate that cost was as high as $600 million to $800 million, including the art — was followed by a flurry of property acquisitions at lavish prices by luxury conglomerates. Prada bought 724 Fifth Avenue, site of its New York flagship, and the building next door where Abercrombie & Fitch formerly operated, for $835 million. Kering, owner of Gucci, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta and Alexander McQueen, bought the 115,000-square-foot retail space at 715–717 Fifth Avenue for $963 million, considered the most expensive high street retail deal in the U.S. Armani will vacate the site and move to the designer's mixed-used project under construction and opening in October at 760 Madison Avenue, and Dolce & Gabbana will also vacate the site and relocate to 695 Madison Avenue. Best of WWD Macy's Is Closing 66 Stores in 2025 — Here's the List, Live Updates Inside the Demise of Lord & Taylor COVID-19 Spikes Elevate Retail Concerns
Yomiuri Shimbun
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Wajima Lacquerware Meets with Warm Reception at Milan Design Week, as Officials Plan to Grow Overseas Sales of Craft
The Yomiuri Shimbun Representatives from Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, explain lacquerware pieces at Milan Design Week in Milan on April 10. Officials from Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in April paid a visit to Milan Design Week, where they hope to start exhibiting Wajima lacquerware from next year. They were encouraged by the potential for expanded international sales of the craft, which was hard hit by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. The focus of the event is the international Salone del (Milan Furniture Fair), which attracts about 300,000 visitors and involves more than 2,000 companies and designers. A wide array of designs and art are displayed at the fair. Milan Design Week is a key marketplace that draws buyers and retailers from around the world. Participating in these types of exhibitions can lead to significant international growth, as was experienced by Saga Prefecture's Arita porcelain. Officials from the Wajima municipal government and the Wajima Urushi Ware Cooperative Society stopped by venues displaying traditional crafts from Akita and Fukui prefectures. They were also seen explaining the more than 120-step production process for Wajima lacquerware and the techniques for decorating pieces with gold powder, holding up trays and bowls brought from Japan. A Swiss student praised the gloss and colors as beautiful and artistic, and said she wanted to see more examples of the craft. 'Even abroad, people can understand the high quality and appeal of Wajima lacquerware,' reflected Hidekuni Hosokawa, a senior official from the Wajima municipal government's global promotion office for lacquerware. 'We want to sell around the world.' 'We gained valuable insight for developing sales channels,' said Iwane Matsumoto, of the Wajima Urushi Ware Cooperative Society. 'It is crucial that we convey the unique characteristics of Wajima lacquerware in an easily understandable manner to an international market.' Wajima lacquerware, which has been described as 'durable and elegant,' depends on the advanced techniques of its craftspeople. However, the number of craftspeople fell from nearly 3,000 in the early 1990s to around 1,000 before the COVID-19 pandemic, a decline attributed to sluggish sales following the collapse of Japan's bubble economy. Workshops took another hit in the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and the Wajima lacquerware cooperative now estimates that there are only about 600 people still working in the craft. Ishikawa Prefecture plans to open a training facility for young workers to ensure that the industry lives on. The committee overseeing the plan for the facility includes representatives from the government, industry, areas where lacquerware is produced, and The Yomiuri Shimbun. It has discussed developing sales channels overseas and pursuing creative rebuilding.
Fashion Value Chain
20-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Fashion Value Chain
Poltrona Frau Unveils Parka Sofa with Draga & Aurel
Italian luxury furniture house Poltrona Frau has introduced the Parka modular seating system, marking its first collaboration with the creative duo Draga & Aurel during Milan Design Week 2024. The collection is part of the brand's Imagine Collection, which explores the theme Imagine Softness through contemporary reinterpretations of comfort. Inspired by the iconic parka jacket—an emblem of '90s streetwear and Mod culture—the Parka sofa series blends protection and plushness with a laid-back, modern attitude. It features low-slung, generously padded forms, a sculptural elliptical backrest that morphs into an armrest, and a design language that resonates with a wide range of interiors. This collaboration with Draga & Aurel, known for their upcycling ethos and fashion-forward aesthetic, celebrates modularity and individuality. Upholstery options include full Pelle Frau® leather, or a leather-fabric mix, with tone-on-tone stitching to enhance its crafted appeal. 'Poltrona Frau has always embraced external design voices while staying true to its ethos of modern luxury,' said CEO Nicola Coropulis. 'The Parka collection reflects aesthetic, ethical, and conceptual evolution in home design.' With concave and convex seating modules, armrest options, and a focus on personalisation, the Parka system is as bold as it is adaptable—delivering cozy elegance with a statement.
