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Vogue
6 days ago
- Business
- Vogue
Hervé Léger Resort 2026 Collection
The word of the season for Hervé Léger's Michelle Ochs: allure. And her motto? 'Give her a reason to shop.' Ochs and her fellow designers have the Herculean task of inspiring a consumer that, as has been widely reported by industry trades, is becoming less interested in engaging with the luxury market. But she seems to be taking the new status quo in stride, you could say she's actually having some fun imbuing novelty into this decades-old label. (Hervé Legér turns 40 this year.) Resort, which covers the holiday season, is crucial for a label like Léger with a proven track record in event dressing. Ochs reports that they've 'gained traction' with the introduction of woven styles as complements to the brand's famous bodycon knits. Her loosening of other silhouettes has also helped her push things forward. There were other novelties, too. A venture into the Léger archives inspired the return of a basketweave technique; Ochs has placed it under the bust for an elegant and flattering effect. Another archive find is the stretch lace that Ochs used on slimming frocks. Also fun—and a good reason to shop—are a spray metallic ombré treatment Ochs has developed to imitate the brand's signature bandage effect without the actual layering, and a grommet-like foiling on a few separates that reads like both the actual hardware and a cooler version of a polka dot. Ochs has also been working on introducing leather, as on a sexy midi-length red slip, and on playing up transparency with mesh inserts. She's even venturing into tailoring. These have all been welcome introductions, which she reports her customer has been receptive to. Yet most impactful is what she's done to the bandage dress itself. Making it sometimes longer and occasionally looser, angling it or deconstructing it, she's embraced the icon without letting it dictate too much of her output. 'People are loving the variation in lengths we've been giving,' said Ochs. 'We're educating her that it's not just tight mini dresses!'
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Couple Requested Baker Make an Unusual Wedding Cake. Guests Were Left Shocked by the 'Insane' Creation (Exclusive)
Allie Grace Decker and Tyler Schouten got married on April 26 at The Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas The couple served two wedding cakes, a four-tiered treat with a cascading bow, plus a very realistic-looking rainbow trout "It was total conversation piece that had our guests talking and laughing all night," the bride tells PEOPLEAllie Grace Decker and Tyler Schouten made quite the splash at their wedding on April 26 at The Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas. Their 300 guests were hooked at first sight by their wedding cakes, one of which was modeled after a rainbow trout. "Everyone was in shock seeing the cake and all the guests were taking pictures," Leslie Ochs, lead designer of Alice and Apricot Weddings + Events, tells PEOPLE. A few days after the wedding, planned by Emma Weaver, Ochs posted a now-viral video on Instagram of Decker and Schouten's reactions to their individual bride and groom cakes. "… so different, but we can't get enough 🤣🤩🤯🎂," the luxury wedding planner and designer captioned the reel. The couple floundered in amazement as they walked into their reception space and saw their juxtaposing wedding cakes. "Shut up!" Decker exclaimed, with Shouten adding, "That's insane" when they approached the groom's cake. Sweet Treets Bakery was hired in February to make two wedding cakes for the couple's big day. The bride's was a traditional four-tiered white cake with a simple, draping fondant bow made by head decorator Michelle Leal. Meanwhile, the groom's vibrant rainbow trout wedding cake was so realistic that it was practically thrashing alive. The fish was brought to life by decorator Johnny Rodriguez, who spent five hours making the red velvet-flavored masterpiece. "I've been asked for a fish cake before, but not specifically a trout," says Virginia Acker, wedding coordinator for Sweet Treets Bakery. "The decorators here at Sweet Treets Bakery are incredibly talented, especially Johnny and Michelle. They make joy out of butter and sugar." "A groom's cake has been a tradition for a long time and not uncommon for a lot of our clients. The groom's cake is usually a fun way to do something specifically for the groom while leaving the traditional wedding cake to be elegant and classic for the bride!" adds Ochs, who noted that Schouten is "a big fisherman" and "wanted something that showcased his passion." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The yellow-green trout featured a red stripe on its side and a white underbelly. It also had black spots scattered across the body, including its tail and fins. The fish was presented on a bed of ice cubes made out of sugar, which sat inside a real YETI cooler atop fake grass. The bride's cake was surrounded by fresh white florals and greenery. "We absolutely loved our wedding cakes! My classic, timeless wedding cake was everything I dreamed of — elegant, beautiful, and the perfect complement to our day," Decker tells PEOPLE. The bride continues, "My husband's rainbow trout groom's cake was not only incredibly realistic and fun, but also a total conversation piece that had our guests talking and laughing all night. And the best part? It was red velvet — a sweet little nod to my favorite movie, Steel Magnolias. It made the whole thing even more meaningful and personal. Both cakes were unforgettable highlights of our wedding!' is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Wedding guests were obsessed with the catch of the day, but no one more than Schouten. "I think he was just genuinely shocked at how amazing it was and [how] realistic the fish looked!" Ochs says. "It was everything he wanted and he was so excited!" "You heard a lot of 'This is SOOO Tyler!' which was exactly our goal!" she adds. The cake was almost too fin-tastic to eat! Hundreds of commenters on Instagram agreed that the cakes were "exceptional," and commended Decker for encouraging Schouten to have his own unique cake. Read the original article on People
New York Post
21-04-2025
- New York Post
Teens are using AI to create fake nudes of their classmates — as a new form of bullying
They've turned tech into a weapon — and no one's safe from the scandal. Teens are using artificial intelligence to whip up disturbingly realistic nude images of their classmates — and then share them like digital wildfire, sending shockwaves through schools and leaving experts fearing the worst. The AI-powered tools, often dubbed 'nudify' apps, are as sinister as they sound. With just a headshot — often lifted from a yearbook photo or social media profile — these apps can fabricate explicit deepfake images that appear scarily real. And yes, it's already happening in schools. 3 AI 'nudify' apps are fueling a disturbing trend among teens: generating fake nude images of classmates and spreading them with devastating consequences. Getty Images These hyper-realistic images — forged with AI tools — are turning bullying into a high-tech nightmare. 'We're at a place now where you can be doing nothing and stories and pictures about you are posted online,' Don Austin, superintendent of the Palo Alto Unified School District, told Fox News Digital. 'They're fabricated. They're completely made up through AI and it can have your voice or face. That's a whole other world.' This is a full-blown digital crisis. Last summer, the San Francisco City Attorney's office sued 16 so-called 'nudify' websites for allegedly violating laws around child exploitation and nonconsensual images. Those sites alone racked up more than 200 million visits in the first half of 2023. 3 This trend is a full-blown digital crisis. Getty Images But catching the tech companies behind these tools? That's like playing a game of Whac-A-Mole. Most have skated past current state laws, though some — like Minnesota — are trying to pass legislation to hold them accountable for the havoc they're wreaking. Still, the tech moves faster than the law — and kids are getting caught in the crossfire. 3 AI apps are making bullying disturbingly easy — no skills needed, just a face and a few taps to create shockingly real fake nudes. Getty Images/iStockphoto Josh Ochs, founder of SmartSocial — an organization that trains families on online safety — told Fox News Digital that AI-generated nudes are causing 'extreme harm' to teens across the country. 'Kids these days will upload maybe a headshot of another kid at school and the app will recreate the body of the person as though they're nude,' Ochs revealed to the outlet. 'This causes extreme harm to that kid that might be in the photo, and especially their friends as well and a whole family,' he noted. He said parents need to stop tiptoeing around their children's digital lives — and start laying down some boundaries. 'Before you give your kids a phone or social media, it's time to have that discussion early and often. Hey, this is a loaner for you, and I can take it back at any time because you could really hurt our family,' Ochs said. In February, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill to criminalize publishing — or even threatening to publish — nonconsensual AI deepfake porn. It now awaits further action. Austin said the only way to get ahead of the curve is to keep talking — with parents, teachers, students, and anyone else who will listen. 'This isn't going away,' he warned. 'It's evolving — and fast.'
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wichita State awards $65K in scholarships to entrepreneurial students
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has announced the two recipients of the 2025 Professor Fran Jabara Endowed Scholarship. This year's winners are Wyatt Ochs, a homeschool student from Wichita, and Jennifer C. Sanchez-Reyes from Derby High School. They will each receive more than $32,700 over four years to attend WSU and major in entrepreneurship. Eight Wichita teachers awarded as outstanding Ochs operates a lawn care business with over 50 weekly clients and four employees, which he started in 2019. He also runs a woodworking company and a goose prevention service called Goos-B-Gone. 'My entrepreneurial goal is to take the knowledge I have learned from my current business and the knowledge I will learn at Wichita State to start a business in college and expand it after graduation,' Ochs said in a news release. Sanchez-Reyes owns a small jewelry business that designs and sells bracelets. Before earning the scholarship, she was unsure if she would attend school. 'Honestly, this scholarship has changed my life completely,' Sanchez-Reyes said in a news release. 'A few days before getting the amazing news, I started to think that maybe college was going to be too expensive and I considered not attending. I was getting a little discouraged. Now that I have the opportunity to attend college as a Jabara Scholar, I will be able to focus on learning and not how I can pay for it.' The Jabara Scholarship is one of the largest of its kind nationally for entrepreneurs. 'The Barton School was a pioneer in offering a dedicated entrepreneurship major, and we continue to stand at the forefront of entrepreneurial education,' Larisa Genin, dean of the Barton School of Business, said in a statement. 'The Jabara Scholars are an integral part of this enduring legacy, poised to forge their own path in the world of innovation and business.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Western Pennsylvania native among the Monster Jam drivers coming to PPG Paints Arena
One of the longest-tenured Valentine's Day traditions in the Pittsburgh area is when Monster Jam comes to PPG Paints Arena. One of their most experienced drivers, Tony Ochs, is always excited when that time comes. Ochs is a Clarion County native who lives there with his wife and two daughters. He says he never imagined being a Monster Jam driver growing up, but he got all the preparation he needed living in his hometown, where Monster Jam has a massive following. "We've grown up riding dirt bikes, ATVs, snowmobiles, all that off-road stuff," Ochs said. "I grew up on a farm as well, operating tractors on my grandpa's farm, and actually, I learned how to drive my first truck at 4-and-a-half years old to haul hay bales on my grandpa's farm, so it's a huge deal." Ochs served in the U.S. Army as a certified Apache helicopter technician. After four combat deployments and five overseas tours, he left the military and began working as a stunt motorcycle crew chief for Marvel Universe Live!, a subsidiary of Feld Entertainment, the same company that owns Monster Jam. Then one day, the opportunity to drive for Monster Jam presented itself, and it was too perfect for him to pass up. "I never thought about it until I started talking to the people at Monster Jam, and they were developing a 'Soldier Fortune Black Ops' truck, a military tribute truck," he said. "What better fit than a military veteran? So, they actually gave me a test drive, and the rest was history." Ochs drove the "Soldier Fortune Black Ops" truck for more than six years. Then, in 2023, he became one of the first drivers to compete in the "ThunderROARus" truck, which he now drives. Nearly a decade into his Monster Jam career, Ochs still relishes the opportunity to compete in his own backyard. "Anytime that you have to perform in front of the hometown crowd, the pressure's on," he said. "You want to win. You want to put on a great spectacle for them because it's a lot different for a spectator when they know the person who's driving the Monster Jam truck, and it just adds that much more excitement. So, the pressure's on, the family's going to be here all weekend long, and hopefully, we come out with a win." Ochs says he expects a big contingent from Clarion County to be at PPG Paints Arena cheering him on this weekend, but it's even more special to compete on Valentine's Day weekend with his family there to see him. "I can't think of a better Valentine's date than Monster Jam," he said. "I was looking back at the highlights from the last time I was here, and just looking at the highlight from me on the Jumbotron, saying 'Happy Valentine's Day' to my beautiful wife and daughters, and I can't wait to do it again this weekend." Ochs will be in action with Monster Jam from Friday night until Sunday afternoon. Tickets at PPG Paints Arena are still available.
