A proprietary Nike speedsuit may have helped Faith Kipyegon run the fastest-ever women’s mile.
All in the name of breaking the four-minute mile barrier, Faith Kipyegon competed in Paris last week wearing a custom Nike speedsuit, 3D-printed sports bra, and ultralight spikes engineered to enhance speed and reduce drag. Although she fell short of the goal, she broke her own world record for the fastest-ever women’s mile in the process. Her performance, however, raised questions around technical attire and whether it meets the World Athletics regulations in order for her record to be ratified.
Saks Global has reached a $600 million deal with its creditors, including a $300 million cash influx.
Saks Global has secured a $600 million deal with its creditors, including a $300 million cash injection from a group that holds a majority of its recently issued bonds. The agreement gives priority repayment rights to participating lenders and forces others to accept losses and lower-ranked debt in a complex restructuring aimed at stabilizing the company after its acquisition of Neiman Marcus.
For his Dior menswear debut, Jonathan Anderson pulled from deep within the maison’s archives.
For his Dior menswear debut, Jonathan Anderson drew from the house’s archives, reworking silhouettes like the Bar jacket and ballgown into unexpected men’s looks. The collection paired 18th-century references with personal touches, including Irish tweed and bustle-backed shorts, signaling a future for Dior grounded in historical reinterpretation. Ultimately, Anderson’s vision blends archival reverence with offbeat styling and his street style know-how.
After 37 years at the helm of Vogue, Anna Wintour is stepping down from one of her roles.
Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of U.S. Vogue after 37 years, marking the end of one of fashion publishing’s most influential tenures. She will stay on as Condé Nast’s chief content officer and remain global editorial director of Vogue, continuing to oversee the magazine’s international editions. She will also retain her role as chair of the Met Gala. A search is underway for her successor at American Vogue.
The Louvre is embarking on a design contest to guide its $400 million overhaul.
The Louvre is launching an international design competition to guide a $400 million refit that includes a new dedicated gallery for the Mona Lisa and a second public entrance. The overhaul, part of a broader “New Renaissance” initiative backed by President Macron, aims to relieve overcrowding and modernize infrastructure while respecting the museum’s historic architecture. A winning proposal will be selected by a global jury in early 2026.
Today’s attractive distractions:
In Tadao Ando: Light and Space, a close study of the architect’s practice of “sacred stillness.”
Lorde’s “NSFW” LP cover art is actually a statement on power dynamics and agency.
We do not recommend impersonating a flight attendant for free flights, but this guy did it.
North Korea has opened a beachside vacation zone to encourage domestic tourism.
