Author: Press Room

Almost 5 in 10 British package holiday skiers will alter their trip this year, new research suggests, as the cost of living crisis squeezes travel budgets.According to new research by Club Med – an all-inclusive holiday provider – 45 per cent of frequent skiers are considering changing their winter sports plans.The poll of 2000 Brits comes as high energy prices and soaring inflation squeezes travel budgets.The season will still be busy, predicted Nicolas Bresch, Club Med UK & Nordics Managing director – but people are wary of spending too much.”Based on our sales and booking trends to date, we are confident…

If you’re thinking of ways to upgrade your footwear, take notes from those stylish individuals who wore the best street-style boot trends during fashion month. After all, a seasonally appropriate shoe can take even the simplest outfit and instantly turn it into a success.Take your tailored trousers to the next level with a wildly cool pair of boots in an animal print design. Or turn a blazer moment into a work of art by anchoring it with on-trend wedge boots. Of course, it’s not just the high-heel variations that’ll pull together your outfits. Comfy and two-tone riding boots and buckled combat…

Bella Hadid is not only one of the biggest names on the runway, but also in terms of street style given that the supermodel is watched just as closely, if not more. The Bella Hadid street-style approach to dressing often includes a mix of Y2K-inspired fashion, like low-rise trousers and baggy jeans with the latest athletic attire from Balenciaga and Adidas x Wales Bonner. Her love of vintage collectibles from Jean Paul Gautier, Marc Jacobs, Chanel, and more is no secret either. When it comes to her more fall-forward outfits, Hadid continues to deliver, relying on heavy-hitting fall wardrobe essentials…

On Euphoria, Alexa Demie’s character Maddy may be known for her bodycon dresses and coordinated two-piece sets (which are so good that Cassie copies them), but off-screen, Demie has a killer style of her own. A true Balenciaga girl, she’s been almost exclusively sporting Demna’s designs for all of her recent appearances. One of our highlights are the three custom looks that Demna created for her for Euphoria’s season two premiere earlier this year, including a fiery red trench coat. But this weekend, at the star-studded Academy Museum Gala in L.A., Demie brought out a new Balenciaga look that stands…

Miniskirts have dominated our style consciousness for several seasons, but designers have started to make a welcome move away from hitched hemlines. If images of a denim-clad Britney Spears or Jennifer Aniston come to mind at the mention of a denim maxi-skirt, you’re on the wrong track. This season is about chic, form-fitting styles that are made to flatter anybody and everybody—from 5ft to 6ft and beyond. MM6 Maison Margiela spring 2023. Every season, designers entice us with new ways to wear jeans and fresh denim jackets to dream about, but the recent shows were all about longline maxis. The best…

A study in mice suggests that pain neurons in the gut help to regulate the secretion of protective mucus.The neurons responded to painful gut inflammation by signaling other cells to increase mucus production.In a healthy gut, friendly bacteria also appeared to interact with the neurons to regulate how much mucus was produced. The authors of the study speculate that some pain relief medications may interfere with the neurons’ ability to boost mucus production.Pain — however unpleasant it can be — is necessary. It warns us about potentially harmful stimuli and motivates us to take evasive action. Pain in the gut,…

People with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of developing dementia. A team of researchers has found an older class of type 2 diabetes medication helps reduce a person’s risk of developing dementia from any cause by 22%.Scientists also found the use of these medications lowered the risks of developing Alzheimer’s disease by 11% and vascular dementia by 57% in people with type 2 diabetes. Past research shows that people with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of developing dementia. Additional research found that people with diabetes have a 73% increased risk of developing any type of dementia,…

The first drop of six items for Blueki is focused on classic knitwear —with modern updates, such as lacing or cutouts—that are all made-to-order in New York, with sizes from an XXS to 6X. Prices range from $285 for the lace-up Bonnie corset top, to $350 for the sleek Emi turtleneck dress. “I did a lot of research on where brands stop, and most plus-size brands stop at a 3X,” says Nu. “Brands want to be inclusive, but they only want to be inclusive for the smaller end of plus-size. And there’s a lot of argument around if that’s even…

Researchers studied whether synthetic retinoid drugs could improve vision in adult mice with a hereditary form of blindness. They found that the treatment increased the activation of vision-related neurons in the brain and retina.Further studies are needed to understand if and how these results translate to humans. Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) is a rare genetic eye condition that starts from birth or early infancy. Symptoms include significant visual impairment, involuntary eye movement, and discomfort in bright light.LCA primarily affects the retina’s photoreceptors—neurons that convert light to electrical signals for interpretation in the brain. At least 27 gene variants can lead…

Eleven European Union countries on Monday launched a new group to bolster the bloc’s climate diplomacy and place it at the heart of the EU’s foreign and security policy. The inaugural meeting of this new so-called “Group of Friends” spearheaded by Germany and Denmark took place in Luxembourg before a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council. Ministers from Finland, France, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain, and Sweden also took part.”We had a meeting of those who, in their capacity as foreign ministers, are once again making it clear that the climate crisis is our greatest security threat of this century,” German foreign…