Bath and Body Works pulls soy candles after complaints that winter design looks like Ku Klux Klan hoods
Bath and Body Works stores have apologized for selling winter-themed soy candles designed to look like Ku Klux Klan hoods. “We apologize to those we offended, are working quickly to remove this item, and are evaluating our process going forward.” The “Snowed In” sock wax blend candle was labeled as follows: will be displayed Though […]
The fight for casino licenses in NYC is dirty by design
Mets owner Steve Cohen has now stepped up his plans to open a casino near Citi Field. Specifically, in 2021, Governor Hochul collected a total of $136,700 in donations from the Cohens, and failed to cash them in return. Key moments: The Post reports that Hochul included a measure in the 2025 state budget to […]
‘I make architects’ dreams come true’: Hanif Kara, the magician who makes impossible buildings stay up | Art and design
FFrom Will Allsopp's whimsical columns to Zaha Hadid's gravity-defying curves, there's always someone behind an architect's impossible visions. In the case of the most unlikely buildings of the 21st century, that person is more often than not Hanif Kala. The Ugandan-born engineer has been announced as the 2024 recipient of the award. thorn medala prestigious […]
Kristin Juszczyk talks Taylor Swift, her clothing design process and more
“I always have a vision of what I want, and it's just a matter of being able to actually make it happen,” Kristin Juszczyk tells Page Six Style of her design process. Kristin Juszczyk/Instagram In the words of Taylor Swift, That was the night things changed. On January 13, the pop superstar braved the Kansas […]
‘I’m pointing a finger’: Barbara Walker on her paintings about the Windrush scandal and her son’s victimisation | Art and design
FFor most of her life, Barbara Walker channeled her anger at political and personal events into her art. “When I'm trying to understand something, I turn to my work. It's cathartic,” she says. “Maggie Hambling said that art should be your best friend, and those words really resonate with me.” Creating art helped her when […]
‘A memorial to humanity’: Washington DC’s monumental first world war sculpture | Art and design
The creator of the 60-foot-long bronze sculpture is World War I Memorial We are soldiers of peace in Washington DC. “No one hates war as much as I do,” says the sculptor. Sabine Howardwho released his contemporary masterpiece earlier this month, said: “The people caught in the crossfire of war are innocent bystanders. They are […]
The Lions’ hook-and-ladder touchdown the most creative design so far this NFL season
Nearly three weeks into the 2024 NFL season, fans have been left wondering where the points went. The passing touchdowns went down. The passing yards went down. The scores are also dropping. but, Detroit Lions He found a great way to get to the end zone on Sunday. Arizona Cardinals. With time running out in […]
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review: the ideal foldable phone design | Pixel
Google has cracked the foldable formula on its second try, beating Samsung at its own game, by developing the slightly chunky Pixel 9 Pro with a large 8-inch tablet screen on the inside. The Guardian's journalism is independent. If you buy something through our affiliate links, we may earn a commission. Find out more here. […]
German installation artist Rebecca Horn dies aged 80 | Art and design
Rebecca Horn, the German installation artist known for her surreal and sensual “art machines” that incorporated musical instruments, bird feathers and mechanical engineering, has died aged 80, her foundation confirmed. According to Moontower FoundationHorn died on Friday evening in his hometown of Bad König in the Odenwald region of western Germany. Born in 1944, one […]
Online graphic design platform Canva hit with backlash over ‘insane’ price hikes
See what's clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Canva is facing backlash from customers over plans to raise subscription prices by more than 300% in some cases. The graphic design platform, which positions itself as a more affordable alternative to Adobe, notified users of its Canva Teams package of a price increase last week, sparking an outrage online. […]