Six years ago, my family experienced a huge scare when my then 65-year-old mom was rushed to the ER in order to receive an emergency cardioversion—aka a medical paddle used to restart her heart. The day before the trip to the emergency room, we'd been traveling, and my mom (who has since discovered she has an extreme sensitivity to sugar) had a pumpkin spice latte and an almond-filled French pastry for breakfast and then later on after dinner a small vanilla ice cream cone. As she explains, ...

Birkenstock and Proenza Schouler have prolonged their partnership with another drop of unisex footwear that reimagines classic styles -- the Arizona and Milano sandals -- in new colorways.A continuation of the duo's popular collaboration that released in the spring of 2020, the Proenza Schouler x Birkenstock Collection 2 preserves the much-loved design details that were prominent in the first drop. With influences from utilitarian workwear and athletic footwear, the sandals are crafted from calf...

UPDATE (August 2, 2021): Rihanna's Fenty Beauty has officially announced its very first fragrance. The unisex scent, simply titled Fenty Eau de Parfum, captures Rih's essence -- an intriguing prospect for fans and perfume enthusiasts alike.Created in collaboration between Rihanna and perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, the scent is "spicy and sweet all at once," per a press release. Taking inspiration from the singer's favorite places (Bridgetown, Barbados; Grasse and Paris, France; New York C...

Expanding its lineup of the popular silhouette, Nike has now released a woven iteration of the Air Max 97 LX.The shoe arrives in a "Fossil" theme throughout, with the ivory shade splashed across the synthetic and fabric upper. While maintaining the original silhouette, the design is updated with woven details along the upper, providing extra ventilation. Swoosh branding is stamped onto the sides, as the midsole provides contrast in crisp white. The design is rounded out with a translucent Air un...