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Striped socks keep FamilyMart a step ahead in Japan’s convenience store wars

With 40 million pairs sold since 2021, the striped socks have helped FamilyMart reinvent itself as a lifestyle brand in the competitive “conbini” market.
With 40 million pairs sold since 2021, the striped socks have helped FamilyMart reinvent itself as a lifestyle brand in the competitive “conbini” market.

The Met is going back to basics for its Spring show and gala

Nessa and Colin Kaepernick pose during the Met Gala in New York City on May 5, 2025. The Met has announced that the 2027 theme will spotlight everyday dressing.
Nessa and Colin Kaepernick pose during the Met Gala in New York City on May 5, 2025. The Met has announced that the 2027 theme will spotlight everyday dressing.

Provocateur-supreme Eddie Jones returns to face his former England rugby charges

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - Wales v Japan - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - November 15, 2025 Japan head coach Eddie Jones before the match Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - Wales v Japan - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - November 15, 2025 Japan head coach Eddie Jones before the match Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs/File Photo

Kim Kardashian’s Skims pulls US$148 advent calendar over customer complaints

Fashion and apparel brand Skims is co-founded by American reality TV star Kim Kardashian.
Fashion and apparel brand Skims is co-founded by American reality TV star Kim Kardashian.

Flying Freiburg rise to third after Union win, Leverkusen edge Rhine derby

Soccer Football - Bundesliga - 1. FC Union Berlin v FC Cologne - Stadion An der Alten Forsterei, Berlin, Germany - November 1, 2026 1. FC Union Berlin's Rani Khedira in action REUTERS/Annegret Hilse
Soccer Football - Bundesliga - 1. FC Union Berlin v FC Cologne - Stadion An der Alten Forsterei, Berlin, Germany - November 1, 2026 1. FC Union Berlin's Rani Khedira in action REUTERS/Annegret Hilse

Mandai Wildlife Group stages Singapore’s first runway show in a cave setting

The collections are part of Wildly Curated, Mandai Wildlife Group’s platform for retail and lifestyle brand collaborations.
The collections are part of Wildly Curated, Mandai Wildlife Group’s platform for retail and lifestyle brand collaborations.

Self-taught tailor is first Singaporean to win Italian contest

Javin Tan, founder of Singapore bespoke tailor Common Suits, has won Milano su Misura – Trofeo Arbiter 2026 in Naples. He wears his winning sailing suit at his atelier.
Javin Tan, founder of Singapore bespoke tailor Common Suits, has won Milano su Misura – Trofeo Arbiter 2026 in Naples. He wears his winning sailing suit at his atelier.

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Design your own Longchamp Le Pliage bag at Raffles City pop-up

The Longchamp My Pliage Personalisation Pop-Up will be held at Raffles City Singapore from Oct 21 to Nov 18.
The Longchamp My Pliage Personalisation Pop-Up will be held at Raffles City Singapore from Oct 21 to Nov 18.

Gen Zs say they are against fast fashion. So why are they still queueing for it?

Content creator Sarah Lim, 20, outside Subdued’s Bugis+ store in a pink knit jacket from the label, which she wears almost every day.
Content creator Sarah Lim, 20, outside Subdued’s Bugis+ store in a pink knit jacket from the label, which she wears almost every day.

Solitary weavers in Japan’s Fukushima create lustrous threads and fabrics

Eriko Yamauchi makes thread in a quiet environment where bird songs can be heard, in Showa, Fukushima Prefecture.
Eriko Yamauchi makes thread in a quiet environment where bird songs can be heard, in Showa, Fukushima Prefecture.

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