The Tamesis

Japan Agrees to First $36-Billion Tranche of Investments in US

Japan has agreed to the first investment it has committed to the United States as part of its massive $550 billion trade deal with President Donald Trump. Trump announced on Tuesday that

February 18, 2026

Finance

How DeMellier Is Winning Over Luxury’s Value-Conscious Consumer

When Mireia Llusia-Lindh launched handbag brand DeMellier in 2010, she wasn’t trying to disrupt luxury so much as rebalance it. Seeing an industry in which price and value were drifting apart, the

February 18, 2026

Our Favorite Fall 2026 New York Fashion Week Moments

Just when New York Fashion Week is starting to feel tired, DiotimaThe show felt like a breath of fresh air. Rachel Scott combines art and personality into a collection that balances sculptural

February 18, 2026

Everything You Need to Know About ‘Hannah Montana’’s 20th Anniversary Special on Disney+

Today, in “I’m officially an unc” news, Disney announces the beloved sitcom Hannah Montana will launch a special show on Disney+ to celebrate its 20th anniversary. That makes me…about 70 years old?

February 17, 2026

Collaboration and Storytelling Made Up the Fabric of the 2026 Costume Designers Guild Awards

Speaking of iconic black fashion designers: Michelle Cole, who has worked on shows like Darker, Received Career Achievement Award. Tracy Ellis Ross, who has worked with Cole for many years, presented her

February 17, 2026

FDA investigating Salmonella outbreak connected to moringa powder

Public health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to Rosabella brand moringa powder, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC, Food and Drug Administration and state

February 17, 2026

Medical

Wait—Are We Wearing Fur Again?

Earlier last week, I received a text message from a friend I’ll call Penny: What’s the point of wearing a fur coat these days? You see, Penny inherited a gray fox fur

February 17, 2026

5 New York Fashion Week Beauty Trends to Watch (and Try)

Now that the Fall 2026 collections have hit the runways in New York’s snowdrifts, many of our big beauty predictions from last season have taken on new life. The same shade of

February 17, 2026

Why Is Everyone Tracking Their Macros Now?

While looking for a planner recently, I noticed that many of the meal prep sections had a “macro” tab. In this space, you can carefully track your macros, the three essential nutrients

February 17, 2026

The Street Style Set Has Confirmed That Leopard Print Outerwear Is a Spring Must-Have

In the fashion world, leopard print has long been considered a neutral color, and Spring 2026 only reinforces this. Bold yet infinitely adaptable, spotted patterns have become a staple of street style,

February 17, 2026

‘Love Story’ Is Doing Daryl Hannah Dirty

Like every other gay guy with a Hulu account, I’m totally locked into the first three episodes love storyConnor Hines’ drama about JFK Jr. and Caroline Bassett, produced by Ryan Murphy. Stars

February 17, 2026

Meruert Tolegen Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection

This season, Meruert Tolegen kept things private, clearing out her SoHo boutique for a moody show. As models slowly made their way across raised platforms, dark walls, dimmed lights and violinist Tesya

February 17, 2026

These Are Fast Becoming the 8 Celebrity It Bags of the Season

In the world of celebrities, a bag can become an It bag as long as the paparazzi take a unique photo. When we see trendsetters like Rihanna, Bella Hadid or Kate Moss

February 17, 2026

Welcome to a New Era for Muslim Women in Fiction

Novel by Salma El-Wardani these impossible things When I first read this book in 2022, I was struck by the opening sentence: “Do you think Eid sex is a thing? Like birthday

February 17, 2026

Frites for All: Ami Paris and Balthazar Toasted to Their Partnership Over Dinner

It’s hard to find a more quaint Parisian style of living in New York City than Balthazar. The 180-seat SoHo restaurant is famous for its estimated 600 pounds of gourmet food fries

February 17, 2026

Yes, a No-Phones-Allowed New York Fashion Week Party Is Possible! Just Ask Emily Dawn Long

They say laughter is the best medicine, but dancing is definitely a close second – the kind that leaves your cheeks red and your legs blissfully sore. Apparently, Emily Dawn Long realizes

February 17, 2026

Isabelle Huppert Chopped Her Hair Off Hours Before A Red Carpet

Celebrities love to surprise us with fresh bobs, and this week it’s French actress Isabelle Huppert’s turn. The star arrived to pose for photos at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival on Monday

February 17, 2026

“I Would Love to Be Everywhere”: Hailey Bieber’s Rhode-Map to Expansion

Since Rhode was acquired by Elf Beauty for $1 billion last May, founder Hailey Bieber has been taking her brand on a world tour to Canada, the United Kingdom and France. The

February 17, 2026

Tết and the City: How NYC’s Vietnamese American Creatives Are Celebrating Lunar New Year

If you listen carefully, you’ll notice that New York City starts to take on a different buzz in the weeks leading up to Lunar New Year. Storefronts were plastered with red envelopes,

February 17, 2026

China firms pitch robots at new year show

Chinese humanoid robots were once again the stars of the main Chinese New Year event on Monday, performing complex kung fu moves and backflips in what state media described as a “high-risk

February 17, 2026

Finance

Meet Casanova Vintage Ginza: The Vintage Hotspot of Any Collector’s Dreams

Looking for a coveted Fall 1991 Yohji Yamamoto Homme leather jacket or an elusive fanny pack from Louis Vuitton’s 1996 collaboration with Vivienne Westwood? Look no further than Casanova Vintage Ginza, one

February 17, 2026

Vogue First! Fara Homidi Face Compact

5692-1 001 5660-14001 My experience with Fara Homidi Beauty The Essential Eye Compact Homidi officially launched the Essential Eye Compact this weekend; we fashion lovers may have picked up on the hint:

February 17, 2026

GQ Names Adam Baidawi Global Editorial Director

Adam Baidawi is QCondé Nast today announced a new global editorial director, effective immediately, succeeding Will Welch. “Adam has every reason to lead Q “Because he is first and foremost a writer

February 17, 2026