House Republicans roll out 7-week funding patch as shutdown looms

House GOP leaders released text Tuesday afternoon of a stopgap funding bill that would provide tens of millions of dollars in security assistance for lawmakers and other federal officials amid growing concern about political violence. The 91-page measure would head off a government shutdown on Oct. 1 and keep federal agencies funded through Nov. 21, … Read more

Maison Margiela launches Line 2 art project

Translated by Nicola Mira Published September 1, 2025 Maison Margiela has enriched its brand universe with a project based on art and culture collaborations. For the label owned by Italian group OTB, featuring Glenn Martens as creative director, the project is a way of diversifying while forging closer links with the art world, as many … Read more

House to vote on resolution honoring Charlie Kirk

House GOP leaders are teeing up a vote later this week on a measure honoring assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The resolution is titled “Honoring the life and legacy of Charles ‘Charlie’ James Kirk” and condemns his killing as a “heinous act of violence” and a “sobering reminder of the growing threat posed by political … Read more

Jaden Smith named Louboutin menswear designer, stirring ‘nepo-baby’ debate

By AFP Published September 18, 2025 French fashion icon Christian Louboutin’s decision to name Will Smith’s son, Jaden, as his chief menswear designer is a bold choice that has taken the industry by surprise — and stirred up fresh allegations of “nepo-baby” favoritism. Louboutin picks Jaden Smith as head of menswear, prompting backlash – DR … Read more

House GOP moves to combine central bank digital currency ban with crypto bill

House Republicans are gearing up to retroactively combine GOP legislation that would ban the Federal Reserve from creating a central bank digital currency with a sweeping bipartisan cryptocurrency market structure bill after both bills passed the chamber separately in July. The House is set to vote Tuesday afternoon on a procedural measure that includes a … Read more

Fortuny opens new boutique in Paris

Published September 2, 2025 Fortuny, the iconic Venetian house known for its lighting and fashion creations, is pleased to announce the opening of its second Paris boutique, located in the heart of the Beaux-Arts district, at 27 rue Bonaparte, in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Fortuny expands in Paris with new boutique in Saint-Germain-des-Prés – Fortuny … Read more

Capitol agenda: Democrats steer into a shutdown

Democrats are flirting with a shutdown. Their endgame is unclear. Democrats are rallying around a hard-line approach to try to bring Republicans to the table to strike a government funding deal but don’t have a clear view of what victory looks like. For now, it’s primarily about showing some fight. “We may not have the … Read more

Designers at Debenhams retail comeback begins with Ashish collab

Published September 18, 2025 Debenhams is putting a major push behind the revival of its Designers at Debenhams project and on Thursday said it’s returning for AW25 and has been “reimagined for a new generation” with Ashish Gupta’s Ashish label. Ashish Gupta The exclusive partnership with the Indian designer sees Ashish bringing “his signature maximalism … Read more

Top Democrats blast House stopgap proposal

Democratic leaders signaled Tuesday they will oppose the GOP-led stopgap funding bill just hours after it was unveiled — and just two weeks before a possible government shutdown. “The House Republican-only spending bill fails to meet the needs of the American people and does nothing to stop the looming healthcare crisis,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck … Read more

Proenza Schouler names Diotima’s Rachel Scott as new creative director

Published September 2, 2025 Proenza Schouler has appointed Rachel Scott, the founder and designer of Diotima, as its new creative director, the New York house announced on Tuesday, a decision that is sure to be well-received. Rachel Scott – Photographed by Brianna Capozzi, courtesy of Proenza Schouler Scott’s inaugural presentation as creative director for Proenza … Read more