Hygiene is considered to be something of a modern preoccupation, but there is evidence that soap was invented by ancient civilisations nearly 5,000 years ago. Archaeologists unearthed traces of it in Babylonian clay artefacts, which were also inscribed with recipes for soap-making. In Aleppo, olive oil, laurel berry oil and lye were melted down, then…

This in-depth study surveyed over 7,000 consumers across India, delving into 18 key categories to unveil crucial insights for understanding the evolving online shopping trends IPG Mediabrands, in collaboration with Google, presents ‘The Indian Online Shopper 3.0’, an exploration of consumer behaviour in the digital shopping landscape. This in-depth study surveyed over 7,000 consumers across…

IPG Mediabrands, in collaboration with Google, presents “The Indian Online Shopper 3.0,” a comprehensive exploration of consumer behavior in the digital shopping landscape. This in-depth study surveyed over 7,000 consumers across India, delving into 18 key categories to unveil crucial insights for understanding the evolving online shopping trends. Top 5 takeaways: The report equips businesses…

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin This Labor Day, many popular clothing retailers including Reformation, Madewell and Everlane are offering steep discounts on clothing and accessories. Some of the best Labor Day clothing sales our deals editors have spotted include savings up to 50% on brands like Patagonia and The North Face…

London-based streetwear label Palace is well-known for its thriving roster of collaborations, which tend to sway towards the unexpected and the offbeat (Crocs, Wedgwood and Harrods have all previously had the Palace treatment). Others, though, make perfect sense – like a just-revealed collaboration with Vivienne Westwood, which revels in the two brands’ shared spirit of…

New York Fashion Week is approaching fast, and I’m starting to take inventory of more than just my closet. The excitement has me bouncing off the walls, especially after a summer of sun-kissed, bare-faced skin and off-duty protective hairstyles. Fashion week is always a way for me to step back into the glamorous persona of…

London Fashion Week is the youngest of its peers in Europe and across the pond, beginning only in 1984. Nevertheless, it certainly maintains the reputation of being the feistiest, with experimental designers, cutting-edge clothes – and regular protests. Uproar over animal rights and sustainability issues within the industry has led some to question whether fashion…