The top textiles seen on the runways

The study found that yarn was the most commonly used material, across the four main fashion weeks. It represented 18.7% of the looks, with a strong lead on leather, its runner-up found in 11.2% of the looks. Satin followed with 10.3%, followed by sequins at 10.2% and denim not too far behind, at 8.5%. Silk was only featured in 7.9% of the looks, similarly to lace at 7.6%.Fishnet came in eighth place, with a 2.9% presence, closely followed by feathers at 2.7% and tulle at 2.4%. Linen is the 12th most frequent textile, behind metallic fabrics at 1.9%, with a 1.7% presence in the looks from the latest collections. That was followed only by brocard at 1.5%, velvet at 1.4% and mesh with a 1.3% presence.

Tagwalk concluded that linen fiber is the material with the most growth across the …

UK to miss deadline to sign free-trade deal with Japan

Japan was one of the most important EU trade deals the UK hoped to replicate in the event of a no-deal Brexit, as the value of British exports to Japan amount to £9.9bn every year.The Department for International Trade said it is currently negotiating continuity agreements with 40 countries currently covered by EU membership, but Japan has to be excluded because the EU trade deal has only come into force this month.

The EU’s trade agreement with Turkey will be also excluded.In 2017, Liam Fox said the UK would be able to replicate 40 EU free trade deals by the 29 March, which is the scheduled date for Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union.But so far, the government has been able to secure transition agreements with just seven of the 69 countries and regions which have tra…

Walmart’s Flipkart says Indian probe shouldn’t treat it the same as Amazon

Both Amazon and Flipkart have challenged the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in court as they seek revocation of an Indian court’s June decision to allow an antitrust probe against them to continue. The companies deny any wrongdoing.India’s government has called the U.S. firms arrogant and accused them of using legal routes to stall the investigation.

In final submissions made to a court in southern India’s Karnataka state, the Walmart unit argued that CCI and the court “confuse the facts” between the case of Amazon and Flipkart, and overlooked that they were “fierce competitors”.To back its arguments, it said that a business agreement examined by the CCI before ordering its probe was only between Amazon and its sellers, and there was no such evidence against the Walmart uni…

How Harry Styles Is Supporting Taylor Russell Amid Rumored Romance

Harry Styles & Taylor Russell Hold Hands During Stroll

You'll simply adore this show of support.

Harry Styles was on-hand to see rumored new girlfriend Taylor Russell take her final bow as The Effect—the West End play she's starred in since late summer—ended its limited run in London.

In fact, the "As It Was" singer joined the Bones and All actress and her castmates at a low-key celebration after the show, during which they were seen relaxing on a balcony together. For the occasion, Taylor, 29, kept it effortlessly chic in a black maxi skirt, white tee and navy jacket, her hair pulled back into a sleek bun. For his part, Harry, also 29, painted a similar image, in a black jacket a…

From Ariana Grande to Britney Spears, Pour One Out for the Celebrities Who Had Breakups This Summer

Ariana Grande & Dalton Gomez Break Up After 2 Years of Marriage

Ariana Grande wasn't the only star to say "thank u, next" to her relationship this summer.

In July, news of the singer's breakup with her husband Dalton Gomez hit the internet with a bang bang.

It was just two years ago that the private couple tied the knot in front of 20 guests at her Montecito, Calif. home. "The room was so happy and full of love," Ariana's rep told Us Weekly at the time. "The couple and both families couldn't be happier." 

And the 30-year-old proved they were still going strong in May, when she celebrated their anniversary by posting a sweet photo with the real estate ag…

Kim Kardashian's Son Saint West Takes a Leap During Family Lake Outing

Kim Kardashian Celebrates Saint West's 7th Birthday

Kim Kardashian is no over-protective mom when it comes to these summer activities.

Ahead of their return to school this month, the SKIMS founder accompanied her son Saint West, 7, and his friends on a day out to a lake, where the kids and their friends took turns jumping off a low cliff into the water. On Aug. 12, Kim shared on her Instagram Stories a video of Saint wearing a life vest and standing on the ledge as the group cheered him on to take that leap.

"Ronaldo's in the water," one person shouted before the boy, an avid soccer fan, eventually jumped. Kim laughed in response to the coaxing tactic and captioned her video, "The bribes."

Kim, w…

David and Victoria Beckham Honor Son Romeo's "Generous Soul" in 21st Birthday Tributes

Victoria & David Beckham Go on a Cute Double Date

David Beckham and Victoria Beckham are kicking off son Romeo's 21st birthday with a list of what makes him total goals. 

"Happy Birthday @RomeoBeckham," Victoria wrote on Instagram alongside a video montage of Romeo throughout the years. "The sweetest, kindest and most generous soul. We are so proud of you and we love you more than words can express, you are our everything xx Kisses."

David and Victoria Beckham Honor Son Romeo's "Generous Soul" in 21st Birthday Tributes

Lauren Conrad Shares Adorable Glimpse Inside Family Life With William Tell and Their 2 Kids

Lauren Conrad Shares a Rare Look at Her Adorable Family!

Lauren Conrad is staring at the blank page before her as she enters 2024.

The Hills alum entered the new year by sharing a sweet look back at 2023, giving insight into her life with husband William Tell and their sons Liam, 6, and Charlie, 4.

"Happy New Year," Lauren captioned a series of photos posted to Instagram Jan. 1. "Thanks for the memories 2023."

The fashion designer's carousel included a video with William and his band, Something Corporate, a marvelous snap of her sons dressed as The Flash and Spider-Man on Halloween and a clip of Lauren strutting to the ocean with a surfboard over…

Lamar Odom Reacts to Khloe Kardashian’s Message Honoring Brother Rob Kardashian

Lamar Odom Reacts to Khloé Kardashian’s Message to Rob Kardashian

Lamar Odom is still keeping up with the Kardashians.

After all, the former NBA star couldn't help but share some love for Rob Kardashian under a sweet birthday message from big sister Khloe Kardashian

The Rob & Chyna alum received an outpouring of celebratory messages from family and friends for his 37th birthday on March 17, including Khloe, who couldn't help but include kids True Thompson, 5, and Tatum Thompson, 19 months, with a musical number for their Uncle Bob. 

And Lamar, who tied the knot with the Kardashians star in 2009 before getting divorced in 2016, wrote in the co…

Natalia Grace Docuseries- Why the Ukrainian Orphan Is Calling Her Adoptive Mom a "Monster"

Natalia Grace Calls Adoptive Mom a "Monster"

Natalia Grace is speaking out about her time with the Barnetts.

After the mysterious case of the Ukrainian native—who was adopted by Michael and Kristine Barnett in 2010 when she was 6 years old—was previously explored in harrowing detail, she's ready to share her side of the story.

Though the former couple have alleged that Natalia—who has spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita, a rare genetic disorder—was not a child, but rather a dangerous adult who subsequently attempted to kill them, Natalia has maintained that she was a young girl looking forward to her future when the Barnetts took her in.

But instead, she believes there was ulter…