Issey Miyake FW26 “Creating, Allowing” Questions Beauty and Creativity

For Fall/Winter 2026, Issey Miyake turns its attention to the beauty of the unfinished. Titled “Creating, Allowing,” the collection questions fashion’s obsession with perfection, inviting the audience to reconsider ideas of beauty, creativity, and imperfection. Under the direction of Satoshi Kondo, garments appear almost mid-process — suspended between completion and possibility — allowing the body and movement to complete the story. The collection unfolded at Carrousel du Louvre during Paris Fashion Week, where drapery and layering anchored the brand’s exploratory approach. A pulsing, static-like heartbeat filled the venue as models emerged in silhouettes that felt intentionally unresolved. Rigid chest plates...

The Virgil Abloh Archive™ Officially Launches ‘The Virgil Reader Vol. 001’ and Public Membership

Summary The Virgil Abloh Archive™ (V.A.A.) has officially opened global pre-orders for its highly anticipated first printed publication, The Virgil Reader Vol. 001 Alongside the book, the Archive has launched a free public membership program offering exclusive digital excerpts, newsletters, and priority access to future releases To celebrate the rollout, a special two-day activation featuring talks, screenings, and community events will take place in Los Angeles on March 14 and 15, 2026 Continuing the late visionary’s profound legacy of open-source creativity, the Virgil Abloh Archive™ (V.A.A.) has officially announced its latest major initiatives. Starting today, fans, students, and established creatives...

Gonzales drops reelection bid after pressure over affair

Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) dropped his reelection bid on Thursday after coming under pressure from Republican leaders and other GOP colleagues to do so after admitting to an affair with his staffer who later died by suicide. He indicated he would stay in office through the end of his term. “After deep reflection and with…

Music Producer Mitch Mitchell Beatz, Born Dominique Mitchell Sr., Marks 18 Years of Creative Contribution to the Recording Industry

Dallas–Fort Worth, TX — Dominique Mitchell Sr., professionally known as Mitch Mitchell Beatz, continues to make a notable impact in the music production field following more than 18 years of experience as a sound engineer, producer, and recording professional. Through an extensive catalog of original projects and collaborative productions, Mitchell’s work reflects a commitment to musical diversity, technical precision, and artistic development. The producer’s personal discography includes four mixtapes, two albums, and four singles released under the name Mitch Mitchell Beatz. In addition to personal projects, Mitchell has recorded and produced fifteen singles and five albums for a variety of artists,...