Photo by: Duke AthleticsCallie Hem Named to Tewaaraton Watch List2/6/2025 7:35:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse the Canadian designer’s new sofa for Hem is an elegantly modern The clue is in the name, of course, but Philippe Malouin’s new sofa for Swedish manufacturer Hem is indeed wonderful the modular sofa is supremely comfortable (unlike many of its ilk) achieving just the right balance of squashy and firm to sink and support a weary body and soul Beyond the generosity of its proportions, which would sit well in big and small spaces, the ingenuity here lies in the padded Kvadrat upholstery which the designer describes as a ‘hoodie feature’ with elasticated corners and button fastenings that secure both upholstery and modules together; there is room for a bit of give but you won’t spend your life shifting the blocks back together and retucking the topper back in A relaxed aesthetic and a lived-in patina were important for the designer, and we’re calling it early: the ‘Great’ sofa will surely enter the canon of contemporary classics. Look out for it at Milan Design Week 2025 in April Hem.com escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox Hugo MacdonaldGlobal Design DirectorHugo is a design critic, curator and the co-founder of Bard a gallery in Edinburgh dedicated to Scottish design and craft A long-serving member of the Wallpaper* family he has also been the design editor at Monocle and the brand director at Studioilse Ilse Crawford's multi-faceted design studio Hugo wields his pen and opinions for a broad swathe of publications and panels He has twice curated both the Object section of MIART (the Milan Contemporary Art Fair) and the Harewood House Biennial He consults as a strategist and writer for clients ranging from Airbnb to Vitra Hugo has this year returned to the Wallpaper* fold to cover the parental leave of Rosa Bertoli as Global Design Director Versace returns to its mythological roots for a collection sweating with summer Versace’s newest collection lives in an aquatic world Drifting between ancient seas and modern streets the House returns to its mythological roots with a collection that shimmer just as sunlit waves while moving like beached sea foam caught in the wind.  The ocean is more than inspiration this season – it’s a language The elements of the beach and its dress codes are reworked transitioning from “sea to land or shore to city.” Draped swimsuits become Grecian corseted dresses and blousons gleam with the memory of wet skin while tailored gilets and sarongs echo sailor and siren Versace’s iconic Trésors de la Mer print is reborn in neon corals blending the antiques with the fantastical. Surfaces of garments are meant to represent the coast and the ocean and sequin embroideries tie in themes of treasure washing ashore But the soul of La Vacanza lies in its storytelling we not only see a campaign but a portal: seaside scenes that feel like lost frescoes interiors that mimic the stillness of poolside afternoons This is mythology dressed for the present.  The collection’s beauty is more than skin-deep Versace is adopting 9,000 coral fragments to help restore French Polynesia’s reefs Each purchase in June becomes a promise – a small but vital act for preservation Versace has rewritten fashion as not solely a vessel for self-expression La Vacanza 2025 is a siren call to ocean-lovers and those longing for summer and longer days A celebration of sensuality and sustainability transforms into tangible iterations found within this collection’s garments It’s Versace at its most elemental – where silk meets salt and every hemline carries a ripple of the sea.  We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site Keeping this cookie enabled helps us to improve our website Please enable Strictly Necessary Cookies first so that we can save your preferences By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy British-Canadian designer Philippe Malouin has created a new sofa for Swedish brand Hem which is dressed in a plush upholstery inspired by the comfort of hoodies enveloping form that – although looks very squishy – is actually structured and supportive Xavier University is a private university located in Cincinnati providing a liberal arts education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition Colossal Occupying vibrant, unearthly environments, Andrew Hem’s characters exude a sense of wonder and openness toward the world. The Los Angeles-based artist (previously) continues his fantastic gravity-defying works that see figures float upside down or amid a sea of jellyfish.  Hem frequently reflects on his Cambodian heritage and how he’s sharing it with his children The artist translates his pride for his homeland into each painting rendering figures who are re-orienting themselves in novel The largely introspective subjects gravitate toward calm and finding joy in the simple and mundane Follow Hem’s work on Instagram Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member now Join more than 200,000 subscribers and get the best of art and visual culture from Colossal Copyright © 2025 Colossal. See our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. “O.K.,” you’d continue. “Julia Louis-Dreyfus or the Pope?” “Oh, no question,” I’d tell you. “The cursing on ‘Veep’ amounted to poetry, so Julia Louis-Dreyfus.” The same goes for Stephen Colbert, Mike Birbiglia, Tig Notaro, Conan O’Brien, Whoopi Goldberg, Jimmy Fallon, Ramy Youssef, and Jim Gaffigan—most of whom I know or have met at one time or another. The crazy thing is that I didn’t have to choose between any of the above and the Pope. For reasons I will never quite understand, I got to be in a room with all of them—plus a hundred or so others who had also been summoned, without much advance notice, to the Vatican on a late-spring morning in June, when Rome was hot but not so hot that all you could talk about was how hot it was. Everyone’s got a Catholic-clergy joke up their sleeve, perhaps one they heard at a party. Mine is: A cop stops a car two priests are riding in. “I’m looking for a couple of child molesters,” he tells them. The priests look at each other. “We’ll do it!” they say. Substitute rabbis or Baptist ministers for priests, and you’ll get nothing. I mean, the Catholic Church earned those laughs, and every time its senior clerics look away, or quietly send an offending clergyman to the back bench, it’s making this scandal larger than its ministry, at least to an outsider such as myself. “Can you help me turn this around?” I imagined the Pope asking. “How can we get back to the sex-starved-nun jokes we all so enjoyed in the past?” This is a man who had just been caught using an Italian word that translated to “faggotry” for the second time in three weeks. After our visit, which was covered by seemingly every news organization on Earth, the gaffe would be brought up again and again, especially in comment sections, by people convinced that, had they been invited to the Vatican, they’d have stayed home in protest, or perhaps would have attended and then caused a scene, most likely one involving paint. It didn’t bother me, though. When I heard that the Pope had said “faggotry,” I laughed, in large part because it’s a funny word. Then, too, it’s not something you’d call a person—it’s not like “Shut up, fag.” Rather, it connotes behavior: “Take your faggotry outside, please.” Pope Francis can’t preside over same-sex marriages, but he created a firestorm within his Church by blessing gay people about to be married. “If they accept the Lord and have good will, who am I to judge them?” he asked, in 2013. Then, yes, he said “faggotry,” but he apologized for it. Both times. I don’t think that he’s a homophobe so much as an eighty-seven-year-old. (“I said what again? Really?”) My feeling is that if you want a church that is a hundred per cent gay-friendly, go join one—there are plenty to be had—or start your own. “Yes, but I want Our Lady of Sorrows to celebrate Pride Month,” I can hear someone whining. It’s like going to Burger King and demanding a Big Mac. If you want a Big Mac, go across the street to McDonald’s. Jesus. Also, I wasn’t bothered by the Pope’s use of “faggotry” because I’m not queer; I’m gay. The difference is that queer people are offended by just about everything. Gay people just wonder what they’ll wear to the Vatican at the crack of dawn, and what the proper etiquette is. “If he holds out his hand, you can opt to kiss his ring!” my friend Leslie, who was brought up Catholic, wrote when I told her I was going. I was raised in the Greek Orthodox Church. There, we kissed the priest’s hand when receiving Communion, though twice I moved up a few inches and kissed his watch instead, just to see how he’d react. “Actually, no,” another friend wrote. “This Pope hates having his ring kissed, so if he holds out his hand, just shake it.” I was in Sussex when my invitation arrived. It was eight-thirty in the morning, and by lunchtime I had my plane ticket and had booked a hotel within walking distance of the Vatican, which, like the city-states of San Marino and Monaco, is its own separate country, and could thus be added to a list I have on my computer titled “Countries I Have Been To.” The Vatican would be my sixtieth. There’s another list on my computer titled “Stars I Have Seen.” People don’t count if they are onstage in a concert or a play. They have to be at large, or at an occasion we were both invited to. According to an online article my travel agent sent, one that referred to my fellow Vatican invitees as “yucksters,” I’d soon be adding two American comedians, a British one, and an actress, also American, to my list. “Plus the Pope,” Hugh reminded me when I told him that I was definitely going. “Oh, right,” I said, the way I might have had he said, “Plus Sully Sullenberger.” I guess I’d been limiting my list to entertainers and people who aren’t in show business but dazzle nevertheless, like Ann Richards, the late governor of Texas. If I don’t see the Pope as dazzling, I suppose it’s because I’m not religious in any way. On my deathbed, I’ll likely cover my bases and beg for forgiveness, but not until I’m coughing up blood, or see Hugh reaching for the plug of my respirator. Me, I’m just not a picture person. Am I glad other people have cameras? Sometimes. Like at the dinner Stephen Colbert arranged the night before our papal audience. I look at the photos of the assembled guests and wonder, What was I doing there? Why not Garrison Keillor, Tina Fey, or Donald Glover, to name just three of a thousand more qualified people? It was like a reproduction of “The Last Supper” with one of the disciples replaced by Snoopy. “Does anyone have a favorite God joke?” Colbert asked as our final course was served. “It doesn’t have to be your own.” you’re still out of the woods.”Cartoon by Teresa Burns ParkhurstCopy link to cartoonCopy link to cartoonLink copied who had no appetite and passed me all her plates after just a bite or two That meant double servings of four separate pasta dishes plus all the food I snatched from the plate of Jim Gaffigan’s youngest son and my watchband was cutting off the circulation in my left hand The polite but underwhelming response I got from people who tell jokes for a living—who fill stadiums—should have taught me a lesson “What’s the worst part of having sex with Jesus “He’s always wanting to come into your heart.” Mine were ones people had told me at book signings I comfort myself by remembering that everyone secretly feels out of place just as they were at six-forty-five the following morning when we met at an entrance gate near the Pope’s living quarters and were led to a magnificently frescoed room in the Apostolic Palace we joined the hundred other people who’d been invited: more international writers and comics She was the only non-Vatican representative to address the crowd that morning Her remarks lasted a minute or two and were in Italian The assembled group stood and applauded as he entered the room and took his thronelike seat before us It speaks to the man’s humility that he allows every rank-and-file clergy member to outdress him The cardinals were resplendent in their black cassocks which had bright-scarlet buttons and a matching sash called a fascia who wore morning coats and white bow ties coupled with elaborate bibs The Swiss Guard looked like Renaissance-era toy soldiers in their multicolored striped outfits standing just so with feathers in their helmets Even the friars in their dung-colored robes and sandals were more strikingly dressed than the Pope who looked a bit mother-of-the-bride in a white cassock with a shawl-type thing over his shoulders a cross on which you could have crucified the late Queen of England The Pope read a prepared statement of which we were each given a copy It amounted to: laughter makes the world go round he got a reaction by sticking a thumb above his ear and wagging his fingers as one member of the American delegation said afterward “we really just laughed out of politeness.” The part that moved me took place after his address we were led up the aisle and personally greeted The Pope remained seated and shook each of our hands Some people brought him gifts; others leaned in to tell him something “Thanks for having me.” Standing before him I felt the same pity I’d felt for the Queen and would feel for anyone who has to meet people for a living Nothing stirred inside me the way that it did in 2015 where I’d been invited to talk with some speechwriters I feared that I might spontaneously combust—with respect was like meeting the Dalai Lama: not an inconvenience by any stretch and then took a selfie with the Pope in the background the majority of our time was spent waiting but the clothes we saw made it all worthwhile Then my friend Austin wrote from the States and told me that while in Rome I had to go to Gammarelli that’s been dressing the Pope and his associates for generations so late in the afternoon I went with Julia Louis-Dreyfus who wore great clothes and was seemingly up for anything I’d worried on the walk over that Gammarelli wouldn’t sell to laymen “I’m going to tell them that my brother is a priest,” I said to her and I thought this might make for a good Christmas present.” who was young and slender and spoke very good English that I collect religious garments from around the world “He’s actually a noted historian,” Julia said If I wanted to be put on the spot like this “I also study history,” the young man said “Sometimes I write for magazines,” I told him That’s the ankle-length robe Catholic priests wear “We start by choosing the wool,” the young man said “Then we select the buttons and take your measurements.” A Gammarelli cassock generally takes months to make and involves several fittings reflects the high quality of work that goes into it it’s not as involved as a bespoke suit—there are no pants to worry about no zippers in this case—but it is intricately pleated and lined I was still willing to go ahead with it and was being measured when the young man left the dressing room and returned with a cassock that was already finished but had never been collected Perhaps the priest who ordered it had died and I got two—the classic black one and a scarlet model that a cardinal would wear “Is it against the law to dress like a priest?” I whispered to Julia as I did up the last of the thirty-three buttons each of which symbolizes a year of Jesus’ life and leaves you wishing he’d been crucified at twelve you’re developing arthritis in your fingers I loved the idea of wearing my cassock on the street Then I imagined myself walking along and being approached by a person in distress or by another priest asking me if I’d heard the news about Father O’Shea or Archbishop DiMaggio not two minutes into the Eucharist!” What does one say in that situation I saw a priest wearing the very outfit I had beside me in my suitcase his black hair gathered in a short ponytail What’s it like to know that you can never marry or even date someone? To look at a solid argument against your God and say with absolute conviction My Greek grandmother was like that—kept a crucifix the size of a hand mirror in her bedroom and kissed it until her lips wore the plating off Jesus’ stomach even though she didn’t understand what he was saying crossing herself whenever we passed a church Tie two sticks together and her eyes would water I wanted to tell the priest at the airport that I had just met his boss that I’d shaken his hand and been given a rosary in a leather pouch I then wanted to ask what he was wearing beneath his cassock—underwear and a T-shirt A long-ago crime, suddenly remembered A limousine driver watches her passengers transform The day Muhammad Ali punched me What is it like to be keenly intelligent but deeply alienated from simple emotions? Temple Grandin knows The harsh realm of “gentle parenting.”  Retirement the Margaritaville way Fiction by F. Scott Fitzgerald: “Thank You for the Light.”  Sign up for our daily newsletter to receive the best stories from The New Yorker. Spring has officially sprung down in Koskinen Stadium The sun stayed out long enough to light the matchup between Cal and No But spring is not the only thing that has sprung The Blue Devils sprung into action to secure an impressive 13-4 win over Cal Friday evening.  Head coach Kirsten Kimel called it a “Great defensive effort from our team.” The first goal was scored by Golden Bear Ashleigh Masterson in a direct faceoff between her and Duke keeper Kennedy Everson Although the Blue Devils looked to score to match Cal’s fierce offense it seemed as if they needed a key to break through Golden Bear defense “We haven't played against a lot of man-to-man defenses and I think that showed on our offense,” Kimel said 3-2 in the ACC) began their blossoming as Eva Pronti showed clear energy and persistence to find an opening lane in Cal's defense Pronti tried to enter from the left side of the crease Pronti put herself in the middle of the crease This time she was able to successfully receive an assist from Bella Goodwin to score Duke’s first goal of the game “Our offense was a little stagnant but we got better as the game went on,” Kimel said.  Keeping with the confidence gained from her first goal Pronti looked for another window in which to score this time finding Callie Hem to cut to the goal and propel the ball to the back of Cal’s net Pronti is currently ranked 4th in ACC assists per game the Blue Devils switched it up from the start of the game and decided to take the liberty of scoring the first goal of the period notching her 30th goal of the season.  Duke experienced a scoring drought for a few minutes as Bella Goodwin’s shot on goal was the closest the home team got Hem ended the drought and secured a hat trick off of an assist from Mattie Shearer The Blue Devils entered the second half up 5-3 An early save by Duke keeper Kennedy Everson — her ninth of the game — preserved the lead Everson set the tone for the third period: Duke was dominating Attackers Caitlin Barett and Maddie MacDonald stepped up to each score a goal for the Blue Devils Both capitalized on an  open window as an opportunity to drive to the center of the goal and score This was Barrett's sixth goal of the season and MacDonald's seventh.  Cal’s defense looked weaker in the third period — or maybe Duke figured out how to seep into its defensive wall Goodwin scored her 28th goal of the season with 4:50 left in the third quarter in possession in the final minute of the period Mabel Overbeck and Sydney Smith tried to stop any progress Cal attackers made towards the net Cal player Emily Moes found an opening in the left side of the net closing the gap to an 8-4 Duke lead.  Duke’s defense completely shut out Cal from scoring freshman Mabel Overbeck sprung into action for her first career goal native capitalized on a weak opening in the Cal defense and drove to the goal Fellow Long Island native Ava Biacardi took notes from her hometown teammate and notched not one but two goals for herself in a span of less than a minute The home team secured Kimel’s 357th win Friday evening in Koskinen Stadium Duke will look for her 358th against East Carolina Tuesday at 5 p.m. Share and discuss “Behind Hem's hat trick 13 Duke women's lacrosse vanquishes Cal in Koskinen Stadium” on social media A community celebrating Black voices Beautycon is a global platform that brings together beauty enthusiasts and industry leaders to explore the latest trends and conversations shaping the future of beauty Arket's new spring top ticks off two key trends of the season: cinched waists and blouse details Arket's attention to detail is what consistently allows the high street brand to make pieces that look so premium The first thing that drew me in was the pintuck bodice details that create the waisted shape but the brand takes the piece to greater heights with wider straps and the playful bubble hem that fully accentuates the fitted waist Personally, I'm always a little apprehensive when I see a button-front top, but the placement ensures that you won't see those peaks of skin between the closures. Now, this top is ready to join my off-duty looks as well as office wear rotations Here I've taken my normal size 38 (UK 10) in the top something I always find with Arket's pieces both of which are made from 100% cotton and feel incredibly high quality to the touch Even dressing for dinner just got easier as this top can seamlessly pair with satin trousers or tailored styles and a polished mule Featuring the same waisted details alongside bold balloon sleeves It's time to start adding linen back into our wardrobes for the sunnier days and Arket does some of the best on the high street I predict this is about to become a new Arket best-seller I'm imaging pairing this playful skirt with the top above but it will also bring an elegant touch to a simple t-shirt If you're looking for something more contemporary Arket brings its sweet pintuck details to this denim top Cool and comfortable: embrace this striking shape by pairing with your favourite staple tops and ready to be dressed up or down with ease and I plan to be wearing these cool khaki linen shorts on repeat Every capsule wardrobe should feature a great white t-shirt and the barrel-leg cut is set to be the silhouette of the season she began to write her dissertation on the history of fashion and landed her first role at Harper’s Bazaar she interned for various publications including Elle Grazia and Marie Claire before joining the fashion team at Conde Nast Traveller she contributed to international photoshoots Over eight years of fashion industry experience Florrie has honed her skills from styling e-commerce photoshoots to personal shopping Florrie first joined Who What Wear UK as a freelancer before becoming the Commerce Writer wardrobe heroes and how best to style them Milwaukee developer Mandel Group is closer to turning a Wauwatosa Village parking lot it's long had eyes on into apartments after gaining design approval for the proposal Wauwatosa's Design Review Board approved the design for the proposed Harlow & Hem apartment complex on a 6-1 vote Dec Member Carolyn Stuessy was the one "no" vote Mandel Group plans to build 157 apartment units in the Village's Blanchard Street parking lot property as well as 7463 Harwood Ave The apartment complex plans to provide 188 private parking space and 94 public parking spaces Next step for Mandel Group's Harlow and Hem is a financing request to the cityMandel Group plans in January to make its formal request for tax increment financing the last step that needs approval by elected officials president and chief operating officer of Mandel Group Aiello declined to share the official amount of financing Mandel Group would ask of the city but said the developer plans to contribute to the Wauwatosa's affordable housing fund in lieu of building affordable housing units That number might look close to $9,020,000 in tax incremental financing which the Mandel Group indicated it would ask of the city earlier this year $4.5 million would be requested up front and $4.52 million would be requested to be paid over approximately 18 years The official request for financing will be considered by the Financial Affairs Committee and then the Common Council the dates of which have not yet been determined according to Wauwatosa's Director of Communications Eva Ennamorato Those revised plans eliminated the townhomes and proposed more apartments in two separate four- and five-story buildings before the developer landed on the latest designs  Where to follow Wauwatosa development updatesThe city of Wauwatosa publishes updates to projects on its development map and agendas for public meetings on its meeting portal She can be reached at bfogarty@gannett.com wide pants make their return from the early aughts The right tailoring is key to wearing this look without ruining your trousers I’m waiting in line at the post office (procrastinating by running errands) when I see a woman in front of me wearing grey, low-rise bootlegged jeans and a black singlet that shows off her midriff. The look catches my eye because it’s the kind of outfit I so clearly remember wearing in the early 2000s. Then, I was too young to pull it off (but she’s in her early 20s and is also cool). The jeans are loose through the leg and she’s wearing them so long they almost cover her trainers. As she explains what she wants to the post office assistant she hooks her right foot behind her left. Since her heel is raised I can see the bottom of her jeans has actually slipped beneath the sole of her shoe and the hem is starting to fray from being repeatedly stepped on. flared pants are back in fashion in a way they haven’t been since the early aughts This week three experts explain how to achieve the look you want without damaging your trousers underfoot A real drag: overlong hems will put your trousers at risk Photograph: Christian Vierig/Getty Images“I feel sick if a trouser length is dragging on the ground because it damages the cloth,” says Emily Nolan the Melbourne-based tailor recommends getting trousers professionally hemmed to be as long as possible when you’re wearing your flattest shoes “I figure that if the trouser looks great with my lowest sole then when I put on a sneaker or a slight heel or boot they look even cleaner in the leg line,” she says If the shoe fits: when you bring your pants to the tailor Photograph: Jeremy Moeller/Getty ImagesIf you are only planning to wear a pair of pants with certain shoes alterations and customisation specialist Kiaya Garbutt-Daniels tells her clients at Soraya Tailoring in Sydney to consider this ahead of their appointment “It really comes down to planning out what shoes will work with your longer-length trousers and making sure you stick with those.” Since the current trend is for long trousers that buckle and break over the shoe it’s important to clearly communicate this to your tailor “Try on your trousers at the tailors for them to pin on you and explain verbally or show them a photo of the look you’re after so that the tailor clearly understands that you want a longer length,” says Garbutt-Daniels “Make sure you’re happy with the pinned length before taking off the trousers.” If you’re game to try hemming trousers yourself, Andrea Cheong, an author and sustainable shopping expert, suggests using a blind hem stitch “It is the most chic and invisible type of hem in the sense that unless there’s significant bulk you don’t actually need to cut the fabric,” she says Rise above: long provided the hem doesn’t drag on the ground Photograph: Raimonda Kulikauskiene/Getty ImagesA blind hem can be done by hand It is a technique that uses an uneven stitch length that is very short on the outside of the hem and much longer on the inside make sure to use a thimble while you sew because you will need to use a fair bit of force to push the needle through and you don’t want to end up with blood on your jeans Start by folding or cuffing the trouser leg to the length you want then take off the trousers and iron the hem into place thread your needle in a similar colour to the fabric and work a blind stitch around the top of the cuff keeping a little bit of slack in the thread “Our advice would be to watch a tutorial in full before starting anything to see if you feel comfortable with all steps,” says Garbutt-Daniels She also adds the mantra all sewers (and carpenters) live by: “Measure twice But this is just a temporary fix that won’t hold for more than a few wears so I definitely still recommend the blind hem method.” “If the hem has been damaged with wear and tear “They can be shortened to bring them back to a wearable state.” This is done by either cutting off the damaged section or hiding it within the folds of a shortened hem we would also add fusing and topstitching to the area to prevent the damage from getting any worse,” says Garbutt-Daniels 09-18-2024DESIGN Furniture brand Hem is bringing it back to life [Photo: Courtesy of Hem] BY Elissaveta M. Brandon the legendary Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro designed the Experiment Chair But instead of a single version of the chair each with a differently shaped armrest and in a different color which the designer later described as “decorative functionalism,” the chair went on to symbolize the postmodernist defiance of the ‘80s The chair has been out of production for 30 years a version of it can be yours for $1,899—thanks to Swedish furniture brand Hem The new Experiment Chair has the same squiggly armrests as the original and comes in the same red plus the obligatory shade of black that was added by Hem The brand made the chair slightly wider and taller than its 1980s counterpart (because people today are bigger) and slightly sturdier (because requirements are more stringent) who is 91 years old and living in Helsinki and collaborated with Hem to bring his chair back to life The Experiment Chair marks a significant evolution in Hem’s business model has favored designs by contemporary designers like Faye Toogood the idea was to champion everything that we love but add a layer of a new generation,” says founder and CEO Petrus Palmér Palmér was interested in challenging the norm and being progressive But the company is now approaching its 10-year anniversary and Palmér now understands that it is impossible to be a progressive design company without also looking back Hem reissued the Fars Glas—a wine glass with a delightfully chunky stem—by the Swedish glass artist Erik Höglund and Palmér is thinking about reviving another Kukkapuro chair next But he says the brand’s strategy isn’t yet set in stone “It’s impossible not to regard the shoulders of the giants we stand on,” he says the designer was so prolific that most Finns have sat on one of his chairs at some point His Experiment Chair was of part of a bigger series of birch plywood and steel chairs the designer says he designed this collection over the summer of 1982—“to please my own artistic mind”—then started making prototypes as soon as he returned to Helsinki from his summer cottage “I thought it was hilarious when this collection became a success,” he says noting that the chair went on to be sold to banks Kukkapuro says he is “a bit sentimental“ at the thought of his chair coming back to life after so many years “Sometimes I think that it’s not a designer’s job to bring old models or works back to life,” he says “But if new generations find my works again I have always felt that the Experiment series has potential to be a benchmark from the eighties.” He may have been right. A vintage Experiment Chair with black leather upholstery and green armrests is currently going for $7,599 on the luxury design marketplace 1st Dibs Palmér spent some time scouting marketplaces and auction houses to get a sense of how popular the chair was he says his gut and that of his team prevailed “They sell for high prices at auction houses Hem’s Experiment Chair was made with modern manufacturing techniques It comes in flat-pack form and allows users to mix and match colors and textiles It was also reinforced with meticulously located yet discrete steel plates designed to prolong its life “We can probably have a night-long discussion with a vintage dealer about that and end up losing,” says Palmér with a laugh the Experiment Chair remains a symbol of design rebellion and it’s the reason Palmér was enamored with it in the first place “It is a very progressive idea and that’s what caught our eye and made us realize that even though it’s 40 years old it’s still highly relevant and highly progressive and still challenging,” he says “People look at that chair and they have to have an opinion.” Opinions, however, come in all sorts of flavors. If you hate something, you won’t buy it, but Palmér believes that taking risks is the only way we will avoid getting lost in an infinity room of look-alike chairs “It’s part of being progressive and being bold and being a trailblazer You have to accept some things will be widely successful whereas others won’t,” he says otherwise you end up putting out what everybody else is putting out.” The final deadline for Fast Company’s Brands That Matter Awards is Friday, May 30, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Apply today. Elissaveta is a design writer based in Brooklyn. Her writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Wired, CityLab, Conde Nast Traveler, and many others More Fast Company & Inc © 2025 Mansueto Ventures Fastcompany.com adheres to NewsGuard’s nine standards of credibility and transparency. Learn More Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Callie Hem Named ACC Co-Offensive Player of the Week4/8/2025 4:07:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse If there’s one thing true about fashion, it’s that no trend ever truly disappears—it just takes a strategic hiatus before making its triumphant return. Case in point: bubble-hem dresses Once a staple of early 2000s red carpets (and the voluminous silhouette is back with a vengeance it comes with high-fashion credibility to match Designers have been hinting at the bubble hem’s comeback for seasons subtly incorporating rounded hemlines into their collections But now it’s official: The trend has fully infiltrated both the runways and the street style scene Brands like Khaite and Simone Rocha have reimagined the silhouette with modern contemporary labels like Miaou and Stone Cold Fox are making it wearable for the everyday fashion crowd with fresh interpretations that feel very polished The key to styling bubble hems in 2025? Balance. The exaggerated volume speaks for itself, so keep the rest of your look streamlined. Think a dramatic bubble mini with knee-high boots or a midi version paired with sleek pointed-toe heels and minimal accessories And if the idea of full-volume drama feels like too much dip a toe into the trend with a subtler ballooned effect—designers are offering everything from soft bubble hems to structured there’s no denying that the bubble-hem renaissance is in full swing it’s that when a nostalgic trend returns So if you haven’t already embraced the trend See how fashion insiders are styling the "dated" dress trend Layer this under an oversize crewneck sweater for spring You can't go wrong with this flattering option We love the maroon color of this long-sleeve minidress This Reformation dress also comes in black Wear this with an oversize top for the illusion of a dress The little white dress you'll wear all summer long and wear it with your favorite black boots If you're looking for a neutral that's not black Wear this with an oversize leather jacket for a cool Friday-night look Such a great price for a dress you can wear now through the end of summer Despite their distinct personal styles—Miller often gravitates towards a floaty, boho aesthetic whilst Lopez is drawn to bolder pieces and more fitted silhouettes—there are moments when their fashion choices overlap you know you've come across a trend in the making so too did the rough-edged detail that frequently accompanied them her off-duty outfit felt effortlessly relaxed with the undone hems adding to the laid-back energy If you're thinking about trying this trend yourself you might be tempted to grab a pair of scissors to create your own frayed hems—something I'm certainly guilty of doing in the past it’s best to invest in a ready-frayed pair if you want to nail the look without running the risk of ruining your favourite jeans To shop the denim trend that's primed to take over next season read on to discover our edit of the best frayed-hem jeans Dark-grey jeans are a versatile alternative to traditional blue 501s are a classic for a reason I think Me+Em denim is criminally underrated These voluminous jeans are easy to dress up or down Natalie’s experience in the industry spans journalistic and styling roles that have seen her work for publications including British Vogue With an interest in uncovering the latest fashion trends Natalie takes a leading role in identifying news for Who What Wear UK Natalie focuses on trends on and off the runway as well as street style and celebrity fashion Natalie also creates content for Who What Wear’s social channels including TikTok and Instagram on a weekly basis This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the 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time with the Dean’s Council has been fulfilling offering me opportunities to collaborate with peers and faculty members and to contribute to the strategic direction and decision-making processes within our academic community is evident through my involvement with the S.R a non-profit set up by my family in memory of my grandfather It functions as a center under the Institute of Social Action and Research (ISAR) and is focused on empowering and educating marginalized and underserved women alongside providing holistic support to kids aged 12 and above who are not or have never been enrolled in school I take great pride in the SRT Learning Center and look to build on my family’s efforts in this initiative these experiences have not only fostered my personal and professional growth but also enabled me to make meaningful contributions to the welfare of the Dallas and international community Which academic or extracurricular achievement are you most proud of during business school but I would like to acknowledge the impact that volunteering with the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) has had on me My commitment to addressing food insecurity led me to volunteer at the NTFB where I worked as a rover volunteer in different roles on the assembly line The magnitude of the operations at NTFB was staggering; during a typical three-hour shift our team of 15 processed a whopping 24,000 pounds of food This hands-on involvement allowed me to witness firsthand the significant impact targeted programs had in supporting vulnerable groups such as seniors I gained insights into how the provision of healthy food options in the hampers positively affects the health baseline of the local community I developed a profound appreciation for the extensive scale of operations undertaken by organizations like NTFB to address this critical issue My next academic achievement that I am also proud of is maintaining a Perfect 4.0 GPA thus far reaffirming my confidence and trust in my capabilities What achievement are you most proud of in your professional career My growth trajectory during my time as a Business Systems Engineer at People Corporation has been one of the most significant milestones in my professional journey so far Even though I came from a non-technical background I was able to serve as the liaison between the technical and non-technical stakeholders by learning how to “translate” the business’ needs My role involved half a year of working as a senior account executive to fully understand the business model and then translating those learnings to the design and implementation of a robotic process automatic (RPA) solution The RPA solution aimed at alleviating the burden of repetitive data entry tasks of our sales executives allowing them more time to focus on negotiation and relationship-building The RPA design and implementation life cycle was complex and required ongoing communication with all departments coordination with all levels of leadership to ensure stakeholder buy-ins The most substantial impact it had on the bottom line of the organization was through expanding the capacity of every resource within the organization allowing the business to concentrate on growth and expansion I characterize them as a period of rapid expansion and development I was able to not only acquire new technical skills on the job but also enhance my strategic leadership style I am proud to have concluded this chapter by knowing that I have directly contributed towards enhancing the overall productivity and profitability of my organization I chose the University of Texas at Dallas’ Jindal School of Management primarily because of its intimate class size of 50 students or less This smaller cohort allows for a more personalized and immersive learning experience where I can actively engage with my peers and professors on a deeper level the school’s innovative two-mentor approach provides invaluable academic support and career resources through the MBA office ensuring that each student receives tailored guidance and mentorship to thrive academically and professionally This focus on individualized attention and mentorship was crucial for me as it aligns perfectly with my learning style and career aspirations ultimately making this business school the ideal choice for my MBA journey Choosing a favorite MBA professor is a difficult task given the caliber of educators at the UT Dallas MBA program Radhakrishnan is special because he invests in his students and goes the extra mile to ensure our success in and out of the classroom His encouragement has even led me to consider pursuing a Doctorate in Accounting Radhakrishnan’s dedication to his students and his value-added approach to education truly distinguishes him as an outstanding educator My favorite course so far has been FIN-6301 which focused on advanced analysis of topics in financial management including capital structure In addition to enhancing the professional skills required in the domain the course also provided transferable skills for personal financial literacy I created a financial model and successfully applied it to an in-depth analysis of a Fortune 500 company as a case study The case study was an interesting and informative exercise but my biggest takeaway from the course is the foundational knowledge and skillset to now build various financial models with increasing levels of complexity The model I created in class has now become the foundation for analysis of the companies in my personal stock portfolio such courses that provide knowledge for real-world application beyond the scope of the degree or a job are an indisputable value-add What was your favorite MBA event or tradition at your business school One of my favorite MBA traditions at our business school is the organic way in which the class comes together to celebrate holidays everyone was encouraged to share their traditions and customs It was heartwarming to see classmates from different backgrounds come together to learn about and celebrate each other’s cultures From decorating Christmas trees to lighting Diya’s from exchanging gifts to sharing traditional dishes these celebrations added a layer of fun and camaraderie to my MBA experience these inclusive holiday celebrations reflected the ethos of our business school It demonstrated that our school values the richness that comes from different perspectives and backgrounds and emphasizes investing in people and relationships This inclusive approach not only enhances the MBA experience but also prepares us to thrive in diverse and global business environments What did you love most about your business school’s town I must admit that one of my favorite aspects of Dallas is undoubtedly its warm weather I had some reservations about transitioning from a city like Toronto to a smaller-sized town and I’ve grown to appreciate the calmer lifestyle and the cleaner suburban atmosphere Dallas has a unique charm that sets it apart from larger cities; it feels more open and inviting Contrary to common perceptions about smaller cities I’ve found Dallas to be remarkably welcoming to international students like myself my experience has been shaped by both the warm climate and the warm-hearted people of Dallas making it an incredibly enjoyable place to call home while pursuing my MBA and beyond What surprised you the most about business school What surprised me the most about business school was the strong emphasis on real-world application and holistic development where the focus was primarily on understanding concepts the MBA program encourages us to leverage our knowledge base and apply it to real-world scenarios Business school has provided a platform for practical learning and skill development I was amazed by how seamlessly we were able to manage our studies while actively participating in various extracurricular activities lead student organizations all while striving for academic excellence the individual I most admire is Jared Brooks Currently serving as the First Sergeant in the Texas Army National Guard with nearly 20 years of service Jared exhibits extraordinary leadership and people management skills that are clearly reflected within our MBA cohort What truly inspires me about Jared is his ability to expertly balance his commitments to his military career and family life as a devoted husband Observing his dedication and proficiency in navigating both his professional and academic responsibilities is truly remarkable and serves as a powerful example of his resilience Despite the multitude of responsibilities on his plate Jared consistently goes above and beyond to help others coupled with his remarkable ability to manage a wide array of duties makes him a profound source of inspiration for me What are the top two items on your professional bucket list The top item on my bucket list is to establish a foundation dedicated to the advancement of women and children an initiative deeply rooted in a legacy of philanthropy and empowerment that spans generations in my family My grandfather pioneered the introduction of computers to India in the 1960s and was one of the founding members of the Institute for Social Action and Research (ISAR) in 1991 This instilled in us a profound commitment to education and women’s empowerment and my goal is to expand on his legacy across the globe Another item on my bucket list is to become the CFO of a Fortune 500 company Buffet’s disciplined investment approach and unwavering integrity have been a constant source of inspiration for me His ability to stay true to his principles while achieving remarkable success in the world of finance motivates me to strive for excellence in all my endeavors My goal is not only to attain the position of CFO but also to serve as an inspiration to the next generation to come What made Shaivya such an invaluable addition to the Class of 2024 “Shaivya’s exceptional academic performance leadership and 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Ivy League tournament A major part of the Crimson’s success is its powerful offense as Harvard finished the season with the highest goals per game and percentage of converted shots in the Ivy League was awarded The Crimson’s title of Female Athlete of the Year “We're still kind of that program that's been up and coming And she's been one of the main catalysts for getting our program to where it is,” said Carole Kleinfelder Head Coach for Harvard Women’s Lacrosse Devon Wills Hem was an elite high school lacrosse player earning All-American and Academic All-American honors in 2018 while playing for Needham High School Hem has been an immediate asset for Wills and the Crimson upon first taking the field for Harvard but her path to success has been nontraditional as she encountered a number of challenges at the beginning of her collegiate career After recovering from an ACL tear that she suffered late in high school Hem was excited to start her contribution to collegiate lacrosse but she retore her ACL in her first semester on the team the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic kept her sidelined for an entire year But instead of becoming discouraged by all of her early setbacks “Having COVID just made me realize how much I miss playing,” Hem said Her coach underscored the difficulty of Hem’s path to recovery “Everybody's really admired her resilience in that area but was able to come back and be so successful,” Wills said As soon as she was finally able to compete for Harvard she proved herself as an incredible leader and athlete “The moment that she was cleared to play she's drawn the top defender from every team “She’s really shouldered the burden of drawing that top defender from every team Despite facing difficult one-on-one matchups Hem still recorded a total of 44 points (34 goals and 10 assists) in her first season She finished as the highest scorer on the team and was selected as a first-team All-Ivy player She recorded an impressive 59 points (43 goals and 16 assists) and was again selected as a first-team All-Ivy player in 2023 has just gotten better and better throughout her time here She's great at implementing whatever you say She's really good at seeing it and going to do it,” Wills commented This progress has only continued into her senior year Hem improved again on her previous season’s goals and points Hem started her senior season on a strong note with a career-high seven goals against Colgate on February 17 She continued her scoring prowess in the next two games pouring in five more against Georgetown on February 24 and then set a new career mark with eight goals against Virginia Commonwealth University the following day including the game-winner late in the fourth quarter After coming back from a 16-11 deficit in the fourth quarter Harvard found itself tied with Brown 17-17 with 30 seconds remaining making a last-second adjustment to score the game-winner and give the Crimson its first lead of the entire game We expected the Brown defense to come out in one thing and they didn't and Callie cut and scored,” Wills explained “I think it showed how hard we had played and how much we believed the entire game that we could win and it accumulated there at the end,” Hem said Hem was added to the Tewaaraton Watch List given to the top player in college lacrosse The top 75 collegiate players are placed on a watch list before it is narrowed down to the top female and male lacrosse players in the country making this list is a huge honor and recognition for a player “I think sometimes the Ivy League doesn't get as much respect,” Wills said to finally have her get that recognition for four years of hard work I think that was really important to us But I also think that was just our team had a really strong start in the beginning of the season and I think we just had a lot of momentum and there was some outside recognition from that,” Hem reflected “I think it's also like a team recognition because they go against her every day in practice as much as it's an individual award,” Wills added Harvard was dealt its first loss from a physical Duke team in a close 15-13 game Instead of backing down from the physicality Hem used the chance to show how her confidence has grown over the years and used it to fuel her “They were specifically very physical with her And she took their physicality and just turned and put it right back up on the scoreboard against them,” Wills said Throughout the season Hem has continued to prove her incredible offensive capabilities And she realizes that nobody can really mark her,” Wills stated but she has also grown into a crucial behind-the-scenes leader off the field She's got a lot of really good things to say but she focuses more on that one-on-one connection But I think that's where she's been able to connect with a lot of different people on our team,” Wills said As Harvard prepares for its upcoming game against No Hem is focused on winning an Ivy League title while simultaneously getting the most out of her remaining time with the team to not have any regrets,” Hem said about her goals for this year So just enjoy every moment and play as hard as I can.” Hem has made her mark on Harvard Women’s Lacrosse as an incredible offensive power on the field while remaining humble Hem isn’t sure what’s next for her in life but she is confident that she will continue to be involved in the sport somehow ”It's been one of the best experiences of my life I will always look back on it with a ton of positivity and just gratitude for everything that I was able to experience here.” —Staff writer Luke Lawson can be reached at luke.lawson@thecrimson.com Want to keep up with breaking news? 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Use of this website signifies your agreement to the Privacy policy Every product is independently selected by our editors Things you buy through our links may earn us a commission For more of the Cut’s favorite fashion, beauty, and home finds, sign up for the weekly Cut Shop Newsletter I’m now wondering if my new bubble hem is bubbling enough almost every brand has brought out its own take on the silhouette And considering the style was once worn by Princess Diana herself in Cannes in the ’80s and then by Paris Hilton and Mischa Barton on the red carpet in the noughties (and now hesitantly by me to the supermarket) there’s no denying that the trend has range Like the bubble mix you blew in the park as a child we round up the roundest and puffiest new bubble hems ranking them on how likely they are to pop The wide waistband keeps them from reaching the ultimate puffball level and neutral colors closely resemble your favorite pleated skirt you won’t feel like a balloon (a pro for some and a con for others) Kim Shui’s puffy green miniskirt is a double-layered take on the trend it’s perfectly wearable while partying with friends or on a cute date night Open YY’s gathered polyester off-white bubble miniskirt delivers a stock-standard bubble skirt without breaking the bank. Is it the biggest or best bubble skirt you’ve ever seen? Probably not. But it is part of the current Ssense sale Everyone will be so distracted by the crochet detailing and huge silk bows on either side of your hips on this Chopova Lowena number that it will be ten minutes before they realize there’s also a bubble hem Chopova Lowena has perfected time and time again circus-style silhouettes so it’s no surprise that this dress simultaneously channels boho You will initially feel like you’re wearing a diaper but then will get used to having the lower part of your butt out — and there are sewn-in lined shorts to help you along your journey This faux-leather dress by Fidan Novruzova has a classy and the V-shaped waist adds a point of interest South Korean brand Saengin Studios is bringing out some of the best bubble hybrid skirts in the business. 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Be one of the first to try our new activity feed It’s the first time an American or Chinese runner has won the prestigious 57K trail race that serves as a de facto global trail running championship Eli Hemming said his primary focus was charging up and over the La Flégère ski resort on the last climb of the Orsières-Champex-Lac-Chamonix (OCC) race at the UTMB World Series Finals to then break the finish line tape in Chamonix he became the first American ever to win the prestigious race that serves as the de facto global championship at the shorter ultra distances and Hemming had to turn himself inside out to get the win both because of the 11,500 feet of elevation gain and descent but also because of the strong field of international runners and hot humid weather with sunny skies soaring into the 80s under the early afternoon sun Check out our UTMB Hub for profiles and much more from our team that was on the ground in Chamonix but he didn’t feel compelled to challenge for the lead up the first two climbs over the first 9 miles That’s because fellow American Christian Allen was absolutely flying off the front surged to the lead from the gun and led by more than 2 minutes through the 15-mile mark as he passed through Swiss the village of Trient But that’s where the runners faced the toughest test of the race 2,300-foot technical climb to the Chalet des Grands before continuing upward on slightly less steep terrain to the Col de Balme mountain pass it’s a 3,000-foot ascent over about 6 miles to the 7,200-foot high point on the course Hemming surged up the big climb as several other speedy runners gave chase including Swiss runner Remi Bonnet who is known for his uphill running abilities But Hemming had been waiting for this all year and specifically trained on long mountain ascents near Breckenridge He continued to surge across the Swiss-French border and up to the pass building a nearly 7-minute lead over Spanish runner Antonio Martinez Perez Hemming extended his lead to 10 minutes on the 7-mile 3,000-foot descent to the French village of Argentière 2,000-foot technical grind to 6,200 feet atop the ski resort—he was anything but home free and even stopped at one point midway through the climb bent over and rested his hands on his knees but eventually gathered himself and started running slowly up the hill again RELATED: What is UTMB Mont-Blanc All About Anyway? Perez had been charging up the mountain behind him and there was a brief moment where it looked like Hemming’s lead might be in jeopardy But he managed to reach the final checkpoint at the 50K La Flégère aid station in first and immediately looked better as he began the 4-mile descent down to Chamonix and was caught by Italian runner Francesco Puppi before reaching the ski resort aid station After a cordial acknowledgement as he passed Puppi suddenly had a new spring in his step He surged up the final 200 meters to reach the checkpoint about 4 minutes after Hemming then began bombing down the rocky running smoothly albeit without the intensity of a couple hours earlier What had been a 10-minute lead at the 28.2-mile mark had greatly diminished with less than 3 miles to go Hemming was one step closer to his year-long goal of winning OCC and he wasn’t going to let it slip away When he reached the edge of the Chamonix pedestrian village he was quickly re-energized by the throngs of cheering spectators and increased his pace briefly as he dashed through the winding 200-meter section before slowly slightly on the final blue-carpeted approach to the finish line “I was trying to pace it as well as I could and I knew if I made it over Col de Balme with a good gap unless I blow up—which I did a little bit—I knew I could hold up pretty well to the end,” Hemming said I knew I had about a 10-minute lead at Argentière but I was very much overheated and the walls started closing in a bit I tried to take a little time to cool down but I knew I had to keep moving and just make it to the top.” Puppi dashed through the village three minutes later to finish second in 5:14:46 was the second American runner in the men’s race The victory is the first big international win for Hemming who transitioned into trail running  in 2021 after several years as a professional triathlete Hemming has won several domestic 50K races in the US including the Canyons Endurance Runs 50K on April 26 in Auburn he placed second to Bonnet in the Mont-Blanc Marathon and also finished fifth in the Golden Trail World Series Final 20K championship in Noli turned in his best race since coming back from an extended U.S He handily won the Chuckanut 50K in Bellingham and the Lake Sonoma 100K in California in April but then struggled with fatigue for a month after returning to Europe He placed eighth in the Mont-Blanc Marathon and 15th at the Sierre-Zinal 31K two weeks ago in Switzerland This was his second year in a row taking second at OCC “I don’t think I have the energy to process what I just did right now,” Puppi said “I am continually impressed by the suffering of endurance racing going like this and with what all the athletes that ran with me did today I just try to be my best every time I race I’m happy I gave my 100 percent and that’s what matters.” might be on the verge of one of the best trail running stories of the year They decided to part ways with sponsor Salomon and sign with the Adidas-Terrex team at the start of the year While they both raced well early in the season—Tabor took third at the Canyons 50K in April and third at the Broken Arrow Skyrace 25K in June—they opted not to race as much this year as they’ve been known to They also decided not to join their new teammates at an extended Chamonix training camp in late July and instead stay home and train at high-altitude in central Colorado Knowing what they’d be facing on the course they sought out long climbs near Breckenridge and Frisco that topped out between 12,000 and 13,000 feet—including Wheeler Pass between Copper Mountain ski resort and the community of Blue River “We knew we could get quality training at home so we were happy to stay at home and run the places we know best.” RELATED: Meet the Fastest Trail Running Couple in America running with a strong pack of lead women that included Judith Wyder of Switzerland and fellow Americans Dani Moreno and Allie McLaughlin Wyder was the early leader and figured to be tough to beat—despite a recent bout of COVID She had earned the silver medal in the 50K race at last year’s World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Austria and more recently took second in the 20K mountain running race at the European Championships and first at the Mont-Blanc Marathon in early July and Yao through the initial 4.5-mile climb to Champex then expanded her lead to the top of the second climb at the 6,200-foot summit of La Giete as Yao and Alonso maneuvered into the second and third spots But following a similar strategy as her husband Tabor took the lead on the long downhill into Trient and began to surge on the technical climb up to Chalet des Grands with Yao Hemming ran in the lead for part of the climb Wyder and Yao overtook her and those two separated from the rest of the field They dueled back and forth but Yao took the lead over Col de Balme and would never relinquish it She seemed to get stronger as the race went on and she extended the gap on Wyder to 4 minutes at La Flégère ski resort Yao cruised into Chamonix to secure the first win by a Chinese athlete at OCC in 5:54:03 With a 2018 CCC win already under her belt she also enters the rarified air of having two UTMB World Series Finals championship titles to her name who was third in the OCC in 2022 and dropped out last year ran a strong second half to finish sixth as the top American in 6:06:59 Tabor Hemming continued up and over Col de Balme but slowed significantly and eventually dropped out at Argentière It was really fun out there to compete with such strong ladies,” Wyder said I’m so proud of myself to be back and to be able to be racing healthy I didn’t think about [having COVID recently] Today I was really happy with my performance and with my legs today.” This summer it's bubble hem skirts and dresses with their soufflé-like silhouette that are making statements on the runway and the streets But this poofy skirt comes with chameleonic properties thanks to its transitional nature which makes it not just a summer wardrobe staple but a great option for cooler weather as well Tory Burch Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 2024 Once a defining feature of ‘80s fashion, this eye-catching silhouette was also spotted on Princess Diana in Cannes and Paris Hilton on the red carpet in the noughties In 2024, this unruly hemline has gradually inflated. Balloon hemlines offer a fresh The structure has a softness reminiscent of cotton candy perfectly balancing the delicate ballet-inspired aesthetic with a more structured look Whether crafted from lightweight fabrics or featuring vibrant prints, often also called puffball or balloon, bubble hems have appeared in various lengths—mini, midi, and flowing maxi—this summer. Kylie Jenner sported a micro mini bubble skirt while Rosalía-approved Paloma Wool’s globo hem skirts and dresses Kylie Jenner opts for a bikini top and micro skirt Rosalía wears a white dress from Paloma Wool or layered with t-shirts to add a structured flair to winter outfits J.Crew - Collection bubble mini skirt in taffeta Move over, minis—the big, breezy maxi skirt is taking center stage The dresses Vogue India's editors are swearing by 9 miniskirts you need in your closet to make heads turn 2025Collage: Gabrielle Langdon; Photos: Getty courtesy of brandsAll products featured on Glamour are independently selected by our editors we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links it’s officially time to give this balloon look a go Last seen en masse at the tail end of the aughts that Princess Diana famously wore a striped puffball dress in the ’80s the first heyday of the voluminous silhouette.) While the look still carries those connotations—prep is having a major moment this year after all—it’s shifting into something lighter and more refined Jump into spring’s most romantic trend with our edit of the very best bubble dresses and skirts, below. all but guaranteeing we'd see a spike in popularity this season this fashion forecast turned out to be spot-on Associate Director Fashion NewsErin got her start as a Who What Wear intern over 14 years ago—back when the site only published a single story per day (Who What Wear has since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC which is how she ended up moving to Los Angeles from her hometown of San Diego where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor where she currently holds the title of Associate Director of Fashion News (as well as the unofficial title of resident royal expert—in case you haven't noticed her numerous Kate and Meghan stories) She spends her days trying to incorporate her idols open access to scientific and medical research Open access to scientific and medical research Open access peer-reviewed scientific and medical journals Learn more Learn more Bulk reprints for the pharmaceutical industry Learn more Learn more Back to Journals » Vascular Health and Risk Management » Volume 20 including arm circumference range and systolic and diastolic BP provided by the protocol Data validation and analysis were performed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.Results: In the ISO 81060-2:2018+Amd 1:2020 validation procedure (criterion 1) the mean ± standard deviation (SD) of the differences between the test device and reference BP was − 2.1 ± 7.24/-0.6 ± 5.63 mmHg (systolic/diastolic) These data fulfilled the ISO81060-2:2018+Amd1:2020 requirement of ≤ 5±≤ 8 mmHg The mean differences between the two observers and Omron HEM-1026 were − 2.1 ± 5.71 mmHg for systolic BP and − 0.6 ± 4.81 mmHg for diastolic BP fulfilling criterion 2 with an SD of ≤ 6.62 for systolic BP and ≤ 6.91 for diastolic BP The two ISO criteria were fulfilled.Conclusion: The Omron HEM-1026 BP monitor fulfilled the requirements of the ISO 81060-2:2018+Amd 1:2020 validation standard and can be recommended for home BP measurements in the general population.Keywords: blood pressure monitoring device A blood pressure (BP) monitor used at home should make it as easy as possible to measure BP without paying attention to it. It may not be easy for the general population to wrap the cuff properly around the arm, the direction and position of the cuff, and the extent of the wrapping influence the BP readings.1 HEM-1026 can easily measure BP by inserting the arm into a cylinder that encapsulates the cuff of the device and the positioning of the arm and wrapping of the cuff are arranged all by itself This device is recommended for home use in the general population at home the performance of Omron HEM-1026 was validated according to the latest protocol (ISO 81060–2:2018+Amd 1:2020) Figure 1 The Omron HEM-1026 (HCR-1901T2/HCR-1902T2) The manufacturer provided standard production device models. The validation team consisted of three observers with experience in BP measurement. They were trained using the British and Irish Hypertension Society’s online program.9 BP was measured following the Korotkoff method using a mercury sphygmomanometer (ACOMA Medical Industry Co. Simultaneous auscultation was performed by two observers using a double stethoscope (Y-tube) while performing measurements following the Korotkoff method The two observers were blinded to each other’s readings and a third observer served as a supervisor to verify their BP readings of the two observers All individuals participated in the study voluntarily and all procedures complied with the requirements of ISO 14155:2011 This study was performed in accordance with the ethical standards of Declaration of Helsinki and its amendments and was approved by the Institutional Review Boards of Biwako Yoikuin Hospital and Omron Healthcare Co. and written informed consent was obtained from each participant The study was performed in the measurement room of Omron Healthcare Co. by the staff employed by Omron Healthcare Co. 101 participants were included in the study participants were screened to ensure that their sex and BP readings fulfilled the participation requirements described in the protocols those who moved their arms or bodies during BP measurements and those with unclear DBP readings during Phase V of Korotkoff sounds were excluded from the study The device was calibrated with the mercury sphygmomanometer before the entry of the study Data analysis was performed according to the ISO requirements Data are expressed as mean ± standard deviation (SD) and the minimum and maximum values with ranges were calculated The mean of each measurement pair before and after the BP measurement with the test device was used as a reference value The difference between the mean observer and test values was calculated according to the protocols and presented in Bland-Altman plots against the mean between the two values Table 2 Baseline Characteristics of the Subjects Using the standard mercury sphygmomanometer the mean value of the 276 measurements were 126.0±24.4 (range 77.8–202.5) for SBP and 77.0±13.9 (range Figure 2 The upper panels depict the Bland-Altman plots of the differences between the Omron HEM-1026 (HCR-1901T2/HCR-1902T2) readings and the observer measurements for (A) systolic blood pressure (SBP) and (B) diastolic blood pressure (DBP) The lower panels are scattergrams showing the relationship between arm circumference and differences between Omron HEM-1026 (HCR-1901T2/HCR-1902T2) readings and observer measurements for (C) systolic blood pressure (SBP) and (D) diastolic blood pressure (DBP) As the measured BP may be influenced by the activities before measurement studies including these populations and conditions need to be further researched post-market surveillance of performances of the same device should also be conducted this study was performed with employees of the Omron Health Care Co Although it was done fairly and independently from the company with supervision from Dr it is desirable that it be repeated with uninterested parties The results of this study showed that Omron HEM-1026 (HCR-1901T2 / HCR-1902T2) meets the requirements of the ISO 81060–2:2018+Amd 1:2020 protocol and can measure BP accurately in the general population with arm circumference of 17–32 cm The authors would like to thank the participants that volunteered their time to participate for the study to measure BP with sphygmomanometer for the provision of the standard BP monitors used in this study Shingo Yamashita and Nobuki Yakura are employees of the Omron Health Care Co The authors report no other conflicts of interest in this work 1. 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Non‐Invasive sphygmomanometers – Part 2: clinical investigation of automated measurement type. ISO 81060–3rd ed. 2018.11. Reference number ISO81060-2:2018(E), Available from: https://iso.org/standard/73339.html 6. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO). INTERNATIONAL STANDARD. Non‐Invasive sphygmomanometers – Part 2: clinical investigation of automated measurement type. ISO 81060–Amendment 1 2020.01. Reference number ISO81060-2:2018/Amd.1.2020(E). Available from: https://iso.org/standard/75432.html 7. Mancia G 2023 ESH guidelines for the management of arterial hypertension the task force for the management of arterial hypertension of the European society of hypertension: endorsed by the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) and the European Renal Association (ERA) 8. Umemura S The Japanese Society of Hypertension Guidelines for the Management of Hypertension (JSH 2019) 9. BP Measurement Auscultatory Tutorials. British and Irish Hypertension Society. Available from: https://bihsoc.org/resources/bp-measurement/bp-measurement-auscultatory-tutorials/ Contact Us  •  Privacy Policy The opinions expressed in all articles published here are those of the specific author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Dove Medical Press Ltd or any of its employees Tested and Reviewed by GQ's Gerald Ortiz.Save this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products featured on GQ are independently selected by our editors The best sweatpants for men have evolved with the times. Way back when, they used to represent the pinnacle of athletic performance the culmination of a century’s worth of fabric innovation the pants you pull on to take a break from all the hard work you’ve put in even if that “hard work” is simply getting a fit off from exquisite designer riffs rendered in pure cashmere to bulk-buy stalwarts that only look better with a light dusting of Cheetos crumbs Then we whittled them down to the absolute best sweatpants for men and (very lightly) sweated in by a fleece-addled braintrust of GQ editors Fit: Relaxed | Materials: 100% cotton French terry | Details: Flatlock seams you’ll wonder why you skimped on something so essential Reigning Champ is that eye-opening experience for me,” says GQ style commerce writer Gerald Ortiz The Canadian company has been a leader in the genre for decades even if they’re not exactly a household name like Champion or Hanes and it’s the attention to detail at every step of the process that sets them apart from the rest At the heart of the brand’s high-quality product is the French terry fleece itself—burly and tough on the outside with plenty of gorgeous texture and made to their custom specs in Canada Materials: 50% cotton, 50% polyester Colors: Charcoal, Gray Black, Navy Sizes: S-4XL, big and tall Grossman has owned a few versions of this exact pair over the years, and touts their cozy fleece lining, roomy fit, and open hem as crucial selling points. “You could expend a whole lot more energy—and spend quadruple the money—on a buzzier pair,” he says, “but the only one you really need is fifty bucks.” Materials: 18 oz. 100% cotton French terry Colors: Varies Sizes: XS-XXL tapered | Materials: High-gauge 2-ply 100% cotton grown in California | Details: Side pockets back pocket | Colors: Varies | Sizes: S-XL Fit: Relaxed | Materials: 100% cotton | Details: Side pockets extended drawstring | Colors: Varies | Sizes: S-XXL Fit: Relaxed taper | Materials: 100% cashmere | Details: Side pockets drawstring waist | Colors: Varies | Sizes: S-4XL Made entirely from waste material, Everybody.World’s Trash sweatpants are a treasure. The lofty yet substantial fabric feels like it’s been worn in to a vintage softness and the relaxed fit is on point. Camber’s Cross Knit Sweatpants would qualify as a Tomahawk steak That heavyweight fabric is stiffer at the start than the coddled sweats you’re used to but it just gets softer and softer with every wash and wear until you eventually have a vintage-looking pair that you created all on your own Don’t be surprised if you still have the same pair 15 years from now because the durability on these is next level it's important to consider the quality of the fabric a fashion influencer who has ID’d more hoodies than bouncers have ID’d club goers has amassed a huge following for his endless sweats content and earned himself the title of Hoodie Detective But his hoodie expertise extends to sweats as well Some old-school sweats are designed without pockets—you might be wearing yours strictly for chilling but having a pocket to hold your phone is probably a good idea Streeks says there are a few non-negotiables “Sweatpants must be comfortable over long periods of time An elastic or drawstring waistline and fabric that does not shrink after multiple wash/dry cycles is essential and guarantees the garment will fit the same for months and years.” Ari Katz brand director of Everybody.World says sweats should be “Practical but unfussy made from industry-challenging earth-friendly materials and with thoughtful details like deep pockets and an inside drawcord.” Eventually the elasticity of the fabric inside the waistband will deteriorate and lose its stretch so that drawstring will help extend the life of your sweats sweatpants should be sewn with flatlock stitching two pieces of fabric abut each other rather than overlap and the stitching zig-zags across the two pieces Style is subjective, we know—that’s the fun of it. But we’re serious about helping our audience get dressed. Whether it’s the best white sneakers, the flyest affordable suits, or the need-to-know menswear drops of the week GQ Recommends’ perspective is built on years of hands-on experience an insider awareness of what’s in and what’s next and a mission to find the best version of everything out there Our staffers aren’t able to try on every single piece of clothing you read about on GQ.com (fashion moves fast these days) but we have an intimate knowledge of each brand’s strengths and know the hallmarks of quality clothing—from materials and sourcing to sustainability efforts that aren’t just greenwashing GQ Recommends heavily emphasizes our own editorial experience with those brands and how those clothes have been reviewed by customers Bottom line: GQ wouldn’t tell you to wear it if we wouldn’t We make every effort to cast as wide of a net as possible with an eye on identifying the best options across three key categories: quality we enlist the GQ Recommends braintrust to vote on our contenders Some of the folks involved have worked in retail slinging clothes to the masses; others have toiled for small-batch menswear labels; all spend way too much time thinking about what hangs in their closets We lean on that collective experience to guide our search and the artisanal imprints on the bleeding-edge of the genre Then we narrow down the assortment to the picks that scored the highest across quality our team boasts firsthand experience with the bulk of our selects and emerge with a list of what we believe to be the absolute best of the category right now from the tried-and-true stalwarts to the modern disruptors the affordable beaters to the wildly expensive (but wildly worth-it) designer riffs Whatever your preferences, whatever your style, there's bound to be a superlative version on this list for you. (Read more about GQ's testing process here.) The difference is so subtle that it’s almost not worth mentioning but the main difference between sweatpants and joggers boils down to silhouette and fabric Sweatpants are usually made of heavier-weight knit material like fleece or French terry and tend to come in a baggy or relaxed fit Warmer sweatpants will not only use thicker fleece but will also have a brushed interior to add insulation and a soft hand but a tiny bit of stretch will go a long way if comfort is a top priority.) Joggers, on the other hand, are more likely to be made of thinner, lightweight materials with a slim fit and tapered leg. That said, many of today's sweatpants feature both a traditionally heavier fleece fabric with a tapered leg, making the distinction between the two increasingly hazy. For more intel, check out our guide to the best joggers for men Sweatpants come in a variety of fabrics like hoodies and pullover sweatshirts “or poly blends with over 70% cotton in the blend Oftentimes polyester is used to alter the feel and prevent shrinking which I don’t mind.” For the nitty gritty Streeks says heavyweight fabrics range from 350-550 GSM (Grams per Square Meter) Fleece: If you imagine a Patagonia fleece jacket you're not far off from what sweatpant fleece is Fleece is made by knitting fabric to have the fibers stand up Those raised fibers are then shorn and brushed to produce a fuzzy texture which is super soft and warm French Terry: Similar to fleece, French Terry features raised yarns which resemble loops—this is the same stuff bath towels are made of These loops help to absorb moisture which made them great for soaking up sweat during a workout (remember that epic scene from Rocky II?) the loops help trap heat and insulate you from the cold French Terry most often is made from cotton as opposed to fleece which is more commonly made of synthetic materials like polyester French Terry can come in both brushed and un-brushed forms Photographs by Bowen FernieGrooming by Melissa DeZarate for A-Frame AgencySpecial thanks to Trinity Boxing Club, New York Sevigny fit in perfectly with the black-and-white theme opting for a puffy little white dress from Renaissance Renaissance's 2024 collection accessorized with a black hair ribbon This relatively simple outfit combines pieces of the coquettish and baby-doll aesthetics with a trend we did not think would ever return: the bubble hem Love it or hate it, bubble hemlines were everywhere in the early 2000s. Today's iteration, however, appears to be even more voluminous and elegant than its predecessor. Keep scrolling to see contemporary dresses and skirts featuring bubble hemlines. Adjust the ballooning with athletic-inspired drawcord toggles, or opt for a designer interpretation with an incredible fabric fit for a summer wedding. Remember: The bigger the bubble, the closer to Chloë. On Chloë Sevigny: Renaissance Renaissance dress; Gianvito Rossi shoes Yes, the bubble hem takes center stage, but you'll want to check out the exaggerated Peter Pan collar too. With a three-inch heel, these pumps are high enough to elongate the legs but still easy to walk in. This white strapless dress is the epitome of easy, breezy. A contrasting bustier gives this bubble-hem dress a more contemporary feel. A bubble hemline with a racerback? We're intrigued. An everyday black dress that's just a bit more eye-catching than the others. The windbreaker fabric makes this bubble skirt appear to be extra cloudlike. "Lady in red" emoji: bubble-skirt edition. Ruffles give this bubble dress an exaggerated, ethereal appearance. Save this designer dress for your next black-tie affair. An empire waist adds drama to this already voluminous gown. A bubble dress in breathable linen? That definitely didn't exist in the 2000s. Taffeta fabric gives this baby-doll silhouette an age-appropriate update. The only thing bigger than one bubble hem? Two, obviously. It's giving major "bridal outfit change" vibes. Double down on trends with this asymmetrical single-shoulder dress. 2024 Photo: Depositphotos.comThe Dutch consumer authority ACM has withdrawn the licence for energy firm Hollandse Energie Maatschappij saying the company is no longer in a position to ensure a reliable supply HEM’s 13,500 customers will be transferred to other providers by the ACM and will continue to receive gas and electricity The company has had a licence to provide energy since 2020 but was placed in special measures last year after it began charging extremely high prices The ACM ordered it to refund customers but many are still waiting for their money The company was also given a €1.1 million for its aggressive sales techniques We could not provide the Dutch News service without the generous support of our readers Your donations allow us to report on issues you tell us matter and provide you with a summary of the most important Dutch news each day Many thanks to everyone who has donated to DutchNews.nl in recent days We could not provide this service without you Please help us making DutchNews.nl a better read by taking part in a short survey By joining, you agree to our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Anyone who’s lived through the noughties has witnessed a plethora of nostalgic fashion trends stage a comeback recently. From slip dresses to low-rise jeans and even the Paris Hilton-inspired ‘going-out top’ some things are better the second time round there are still a handful of trends deemed so questionable that we assumed (read: hoped) they would stay relegated to the decade of yore Bubble hems have been staging a quiet comeback for some time now The voluminous style’s return was first made notable during Fashion Month of 2018 with Erdem incorporating the soft ballon-like silhouette into floral gowns while Simone Rocha opted for romantic tiered ruffle pieces and Phillip Lim presented modern In 2020 it was Nicolas Ghesquière’s Cruise collection for Louis Vuitton that had celebs from Celine Dion to Millie Bobby Brown embracing the ’80s skirt Proenza Schouler and Ulla Johnson as well as homegrown talents Alemais Verner and Maggie Marilyn’s Australian Fashion Week shows The style set have swiftly adopted this new wave of bubble silhouettes that lean into the feminine and romantic aesthetics Ultra mini styles are being paired with equally delicate tops (à la Kylie Jenner’s European vacation look) or juxtaposed with leather jackets and biker boots it’s clear the bubble skirt is a new wardrobe must-have—shop our favourite styles below $131 at Revolve  long-sleeve mini is the perfect wardrobe introduction to the bubble skirt trend kitten heels and a leather jacket as the temperature drops.  Sizes: 00 – 12 | Materials: 67% rayon $340 at The Iconic  Lean into the soft feminine style of the bubble trend with this mini’s sweetheart neckline and cup bustier that’s made for your next event.  Sizes: 6 – 16 | Materials: 100% viscose | Colours: Black or Cream $159.95 at MNG  For a bubble mini that will pair with any top you throw at it you need to add this affordable option to cart The contrast stretch waist makes for a perfect Sizes: S – L | Materials: 100% polyester | Colours: Black $149.99 at Dissh The strapless shirred bodice of this mini dress will hug your figure perfectly for the most flattering fit complete with contrast balloon hem for that feminine finish.  Sizes: 6 – 16 | Materials: 100% cotton | Colours: Black and stone $215 at COS  If the form-fitting silhouette of other styles isn’t for you try this chic shift dress with bubble hem from COS that can be worn from boardroom to the bar.   Sizes: 4 – 16 | Materials: 100% Cotton | Colours: Black $250 at Faithfull The Brand this floaty maxi dress by Faithfull the Brand is for you With delicate straps and a voluminous skirt this style is just as perfect for balmy beach afternoons as it is special occasions The bubble skirt hem was a key trend of the 1980s before rising in popularity again in the early 2000s the bubble skirt has had another major comeback in recent years reaching peak popularity in 2023 and 2024