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Fashion

Virgil Abloh Designs Louis Vuitton Bracelet for UNICEF

March 31, 2020

Designed by Virgil Abloh, artistic director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear and chief executive officer of Off-White, the release of Louis Vuitton's third edition Silver Lockit renews the French fashion house's support of children in need around the world.

Design

Sit-Down Interview With Double Cow Founder Anna Peng

March 30, 2020

Founded by industrial designer Anna Peng, Double Cow is a design brand that encompasses aspects of design, community, learning, and sustainability to "create waves in awareness of both local and international environment issues" with the ultimate goal of creating a "better living world".

Beauty

Bio Seaweed Gel Is Leading by Example in the Nail Industry

March 29, 2020

There are promising leaders making cosmic strides in the nail industry, specifically the folks at a Canadian brand called Bio Seaweed Gel.

Design

Make Fat and Oil Waste-Derived Soap at Home With Danielle Coffey’s Sápu

March 28, 2020

Created by industrial designer Danielle Coffey, Sápu is a kitchen product that converts household fats, oils and grease waste into soap.

Fashion

Shanghai Fashion Week Goes Digital Amid COVID-19—How Does This Affect Future Fashion Weeks?

March 27, 2020

China’s leading bi-annual event, Shanghai Fashion Week, has partnered with e-commerce giant Alibaba Group’s online marketplace, Tmall, to showcase Autumn/Winter 2020 collections.

Bottega Veneta Introduces Virtual Program to Provide Inspiration During COVID-19

March 26, 2020

Italian fashion house Bottega Veneta has launched a virtual program that is specifically designed to promote creativity and positivity during such uncertain times.

Fashion

Gender-Fluid Collection Launched by Fashion Brand Equipment

March 25, 2020

In partnership with The Phluid Project, Equipment has expanded upon its offering with the launch of Fluid, a unisex collection for Spring/Summer 2020.

Photography

Dara Mcgrath’s Project Cleansweep Photographs the UK Landscapes Contaminated by Chemical and Biological Weapons

March 24, 2020

Setting Mind interviews Dara McGrath, a photographer who investigated and took images of over 80 sites in the United Kingdom that were potentially contaminated by the production, testing, storage and disposal of chemical and biological weapons.

Health

Headspace Offers Free Meditation Resources During COVID-19

March 23, 2020

Headspace has released a collection called “weathering the storm”, which offers free meditations, sleep, and movement exercises.

Tech

Resources and Educational Information for Remote Learning Launched by Google

March 22, 2020

Google has launched Teach from Home, a "temporary hub of information and tools to help teachers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis."

Music

Listen to Singles From Porter Robinson’s Forthcoming Album ‘Nurture’ With Strangers in a Virtual World

March 21, 2020

Fans of musician Porter Robinson will be able to listen to his singles "Get Your Wish" and "Something Comforting" from his forthcoming album Nurture in VR.

Environment

Bill Gates Steps Down From Microsoft Board to Focus on Climate Change Among Other Philanthropies

March 20, 2020

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has announced that he has stepped down from the tech company's board of directors so that he could focus his time on philanthropy through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Environment

Celebrate the Arrival of Spring With These 4 Sustainable Products

March 19, 2020

The cold winter is finally over. Say hello to spring! Get ready to enjoy the warm weather with these four products that are sustainable.

Tech

Hyundai’s Prophecy Replaces the Steering Wheel With Joysticks

March 18, 2020

The concept vehicle replaces the conventional steering wheel with joysticks that allow drivers to pivot left and right. Hyundai describes the driving experience with the joysticks as "reassuringly familiar and intuitive".

Food

$500 Million in New Funding Raised by Impossible Foods

March 17, 2020

Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and economic recession, Impossible Foods has defied odds by raising approximately $500 million as part of its Series F equity funding round.

Environment

Everlane Has Pledged to Only Use Certified Organic Cotton by 2023

March 16, 2020

Unfortunately, the cotton used by Everlane over the last decade has not been organic. Seeking to amend its mistake and create a more eco-friendly future, the clothing company has announced the pledge of transitioning all its cotton to certified organic by the year 2023.

Tech

Updated Model of the Compact and All-Electric Microlino Unveiled

March 15, 2020

Swiss automobile company Micro as unveiled an updated model of the Microlino, an all-electric vehicle that was initially presented back in 2016.

Food

The “Make Weeds Great Again” Project Aims to Sway Consumers Into Considering Dandelion Coffee

March 15, 2020

Created by Daisy Newdick, a designer and graduate from the University of the Arts London, Make Weeds Great Again is a project that highlights the delightful qualities of dandelions.