Meow Wolf takes on Denver Fashion Week

More than 1.3 million people have experienced Meow Wolf’s Denver exhibit, Convergence Station, since it opened in fall 2021. But this will be the first time anyone has witnessed the bioluminescent curves, cyberpunk neon kitsch, and the kaleido-Gothic glory of Converged Worlds on the runway. Meow Wolf’s fashion line will be unveiled at Sports Castle, […]

Ancient viral DNA in the human genome protects against infections

Viral DNA in human genomes, embedded there from ancient infections, serves as an antiviral that protects human cells against certain current viruses, according to new research. The article, “Evolution and antiviral activity of a human protein of retroviral origin,” published Oct. 28 in Science, provides proof-of-principle for this effect. Previous studies have shown that fragments […]

Why is fur back in fashion in spring 2023 fashion?

Squint and spring 2023 looks like a Y2K reboot filled with slip dresses, lace details, and parted leggings as far as the eye can see. And the data would certainly confirm the “lingerie and see-through” sentiment coined by La Samaritaine’s Victoria Dartigues right after Paris Fashion Week. According to fashion search engine Tagwalk, 59 percent […]

Fashion giant to remove fur at House of Fraser and Sports Direct

Fashion giant Frasers Group has announced it is phasing out fur, following talks with animal rights organization Humane Society International/UK about the barbaric nature of fur farming. The group, which owns several well-known brands including House of Fraser, Flannels and Sports Direct, among others, will stop buying products containing the material this season. While the […]

Boston Fashion Week is back in town

Festivals and exhibitions This event has passed. Check out other things to do instead. The week-long event runs from October 8-15. A model during a previous Boston Fashion Week. Michael J Clarke Boston’s annual fashion week takes place October 8-15. The week-long event features a series of fashion shows, exhibits, educational programs, and parties. This […]

How will an electric car change my lifestyle?

Everything you need to know about electric vehicles, part 2 In part one of this series, we covered the biggest concern many people have when contemplating the switch: “How much money will I save by switching to an electric car?” Less considered, but just as important, is the lifestyle change that electric vehicle ownership could […]

Four tips to become a planet-conscious consumer

What can I do to fight climate change? You’ve probably wondered this after reading about the causes and effects of climate change. The answer has several possibilities, such as: Do not consume without thinking Taking care of limited resources starts with consuming only those that are necessary. We must go shopping only when we need […]