Posts by Morgan Hills
“An Ark” Imagines the Afterlife; “Data” Imagines a Corporate Hell
There will be future applications of “mixed reality,” I’m sure, and I hope they work with funkier material. Personally, I’d rather get clobbered by holographic McKellens than be told not to panic, which just made me miss Douglas Adams. Truly pleasurable interactive theatre requires a touch of panic, or, at least, of raw sensation. In…
Read MoreA Century of Life in the City, at the Movies
The Australian singer-songwriter Hatchie has steadily built a little dream-pop world suspended between the synth music of Kylie Minogue and the washed-out guitars of the Cocteau Twins. Following stints in a few Brisbane indie bands, in 2017, Harriette Pilbeam uploaded the song “Try” to the website of the radio station Triple J under her family…
Read MoreRami Al Ali Spring 2026 Couture: A Breeze Across the Desert
Amid the frantic final day of Paris Couture Week, Rami Al Ali’s spring show felt like a serene oasis, not least because his venue had little reception so phones seemed to gradually drop into laps. It was all the better to focus the attention, since the Syrian couturier’s sensual lineup was filled with soft silhouettes…
Read MoreA Brooch That Belonged to Audrey Hepburn Sold for $425,000 at Auction
BIDDING GEMS: Signaling sustained and robust demand for fine jewelry amid a wider luxury lull, a Bulgari brooch once owned by Audrey Hepburn sold for 355,600 euros, or about $425,000, at a Sotheby’s auction in Paris, nearly six times its high estimate following fierce bidding among four would-be buyers. Jewelry items, which included several designs…
Read MoreMichael Jordan’s Air Jordan 3 Is Getting a Brand-new Colorway That Will Only Be Released in Select Regions
After pioneering boutique Undefeated dropped a pack of regional-exclusive Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubbles to close out 2025, Nike, Inc.’s Jordan Brand will reportedly introduce a new Air Jordan 3 Retro OG with geo-specific availability. According to early information shared by @zsneakerheadz and Sneaker Files, a “Middle East” Air Jordan 3 Retro OG…
Read MoreEddie Bauer Said to Be Preparing Bankruptcy Filing
Add Eddie Bauer to the list of companies preparing to exit the brick-and-mortar business. Sources said the outdoor specialty store chain is prepping a Chapter 11 filing to shutter its approximately 200 North American stores. The Eddie Bauer store operations are owned by Catalyst Brands under license from brand owner Authentic Brands Group. That would…
Read MoreThe Complete Guide to Launching on Product Hunt (For First-Timers)
You finally have something real. Not a side-project sketch or a half-working demo, but a product people can actually use. Now someone suggests, “You should launch on Product Hunt.” You nod, open the site, see the leaderboard, and immediately feel behind. Do you need a big audience? A famous hunter? A perfect landing page? For…
Read MoreHalle Berry Shimmers in Plunging The New Arrivals Look
Halle Berry brought a radiant sparkling aura in The New Arrivals to the London premiere of her new film “Crime 101” on Wednesday night. The Oscar-winning “Monster’s Ball” star styled a long-sleeve black bodysuit with a plunging V-shaped neckline and sharp shoulders with her shimmering, semi-sheer skirt from the İlkyaz Özel-founded brand. The wholistic look…
Read MoreRobert Wun Spring 2026 Couture: Fashion as Armor
It’s been an extremely diverse spring couture season, ranging from featherlight chiffon Chanel suits of perhaps a few ounces to Robert Wun’s bulging white bridal gown embroidered with roughly 3 million glass beads and weighing in at roughly 92 pounds. Wun’s storytelling is also on the heavy side, in the register of dystopia and sci-fi…
Read MoreLobby PR Joins New CultureComm Group in Wave of Consolidation in London
LONDON — Consolidation has become a mega-trend in PR and marketing in these challenging times for fashion and lifestyle companies. Lobby PR, founded by Ashley Smith, is the latest company to make a move, joining CultureComm Group, a new communications collective. Lobby PR is joining alongside KiNC, a lifestyle communications agency founded by Paul Knipe,…
Read MoreSephora CEO Guillaume Motte Outlines Global Ambitions
This week, the executive leadership team of Sephora has descended on New York for its first global brand summit, where chief executive officer Guillaume Motte will share his strategic vision with about 200 brands. The goal: To solidify Sephora’s standing as the retail partner of choice in a landscape that is increasingly competitive and nuanced…
Read MoreTill Lauer’s “Targeted”
For the cover of the February 9, 2026, issue, the artist Till Lauer evokes the recent killings of civilians by ICE agents in Minneapolis, where thousands have gathered in the streets to protest and grieve. “I personally care about the right to protest far more than about the right to bear arms,” Lauer said. “However,…
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