One of Republicans’ most respected pollsters has identified an emerging group of swing voters who could help decide the 2026 midterms: Call them the weighted vest women. They’re already flooding your social media feeds and neighborhoods — all while donning weighted vests, the latest fitness influencer fad of 2025. You don’t have to look far … Read more
The Council of Fashion Designers of America on Tuesday unveiled the New York Fashion Week show calendar for September, boasting nine debut collections, the largest new crop this century. See fashion showMichael Kors – Fall-Winter2025 – 2026 – Womenswear – Etats-Unis – New York – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The first-time additions to the Official NYFW Schedule will … Read more
Congress is barreling toward votes on stopgap funding bills Friday before lawmakers leave for recess. Here’s what to watch: IN THE HOUSE — The House will vote this morning on the GOP-led continuing resolution funding the government through Nov. 21. Expect nearly every Democrat to vote against it, though Reps. Jared Golden (D-Maine) and Marie … Read more
France’s Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode on Thursday unveiled a bumper Paris ready-to-wear catwalk season, bristling with nine designer debuts and key houses, in the most anticipated Paris Fashion Week this century. See fashion showChristian Dior – Fall-Winter2025 – 2026 – Womenswear – France – Paris – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The French’s capital’s … Read more
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here’s an offering of the best … Read more
The United States is more than ever an essential market for luxury brands, where they continue to invest with boutiques and events. One example is Moncler, which is organizing its very first fashion show in the U.S. After Saint-Moritz and Courchevel, the Italian high-end down jacket brand has chosen Aspen, the chic Colorado ski resort, … Read more
America’s late-night talk show hosts rallied Thursday to support Jimmy Kimmel after his suspension — and accused President Donald Trump of sliding into authoritarianism. TV network ABC yanked Kimmel off air after comments about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk that appeared to associate his alleged assassin with the MAGA movement triggered a backlash … Read more
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 30, 2025 Versace is taking a different path for Dario Vitale’s highly anticipated debut. Rather than a traditional runway show, the house of Medusa confirmed to FashionNetwork.com that its new creative director will reveal his first collection during an intimate event in Milan on 26 September. Dario Vitale … Read more
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s federally-focused campaign against vaccines is entering a new phase with allies intent on rolling back school and health care facility mandates. Anti-vaccines advocates are now targeting Louisiana, Texas and Idaho, where they are pushing red state governors to follow Florida’s lead in removing requirements in schools for students to … Read more
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published August 1, 2025 As the Spring/Summer 2026 women’s ready-to-wear season shifts from Paris to Milan, anticipation is building for one of the most exciting fashion weeks in recent years. The Milan calendar, running from September 23 to 29, is packed with momentum: 12 new names are joining the schedule, … Read more