French luxury fashion house, Paris-based since 1988
Public transit in the US is rising in importance as rising fuel costs push more people toward buses, with Greyhound and city buses highlighted. Across the UK, Edinburgh faces safety concerns from fast meal-delivery e-bikes on cycle paths, while US commuters increasingly turn to buses amid higher car fuel costs, reshaping travel habits.
Multiple fashion outlets report a rise in kitten-heel flip-flops, blending comfort with a subtle lift. Gen Z is driving demand, with high street retailers and luxury brands expanding styles to meet the trend.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art will stage a solo exhibition of John Galliano, marking a rare living-designer focus for the Costume Institute. The show, tied to the Met Gala, follows Galliano’s controversial 2011 antisemitic remarks and subsequent rehabilitation. Jewish leaders and critics debate whether his atonement warrants continued prominence in fashion.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has cancelled a planned 2027 Costume Institute exhibition honouring John Galliano after mounting backlash from donors, Jewish leaders and city officials. Galliano has withdrawn the show, apologised for past antisemitic and racist remarks and said he does not want the debate to distract from the museum; the Met will announce a replacement exhibition and Met Gala plans later.
A roundup of 2026 beauty advent calendars shows a crowded market where value meets luxury. Independent, Guardian, and New York Post reviews highlight calendars from Charlotte Tilbury, Selfridges, Sephora, John Lewis, Liberty London, Lookfantastic, and Avant Skincare, with price points from under £100 to over £1,000 and values exceeding their cost.