Fashion
Ralph Lauren collaborates with Tópa for Fall/Holiday 2025 collection
Published
November 18, 2025
Ralph Lauren has unveiled its latest collaboration under the Artist in Residence program with Indigenous-led clothing label Tópa.
Polo Ralph Lauren x Tópa, offered within Polo Ralph Lauren’s Fall/Holiday 2025 lineup, highlights handcrafted designs rooted in the heritage of the Oceti Sakowin. The collection features modern silhouettes with Native design motifs in an assortment of men’s, women’s and accessories products.
Tópa was founded by husband-and-wife duo Jocy and Trae Little Sky, award-winning performers and designers who are members of the Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara, Oglala Lakota, and Stoney Nakoda Nations. The couple incorporates traditional arts into their work.
“We’ve long admired Ralph Lauren and how the brand brings worlds to life through its designs and storytelling,” said Jocy. “This collaboration with Polo Ralph Lauren honors our community, culture and way of life, and we hope it inspires people to be proud of who they are, where they come from and to follow their dreams.”
The collection launches with a short film that shares Jocy and Trae’s artistry, family life and cultural celebrations that influenced the designs of Polo Ralph Lauren x Tópa, filmed on the ancestral lands of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nations that are located on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in North Dakota.
Ralph Lauren’s Artist in Residence initiative collaborates with artisans preserving heritage craft, offering a platform for mutually creative partnerships while amplifying historically underrepresented voices. Polo Ralph Lauren x Tópa is the fourth collaboration in the program, following previous partnerships with Naiomi Glasses, Zefren-M, and Tyler Glasses.
A percentage of the purchase price of each item of the collection will be donated to Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation (CDC), specifically supporting its Lakota Language and Education Initiative.
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Confidence lowest among Dutch textiles-apparel-leather manufacturers
Half of the various industrial sectors produced more than they did last year.
The calendar-adjusted output of the Dutch manufacturing sector was 0.7 per cent higher YoY in November 2025, according to Statistics Netherlands.
Half of the various industrial sectors produced more than they did last year.
Producer confidence in December was above the 20-year average of minus 1.3.
Manufacturers in the textiles, apparel and leather industry were the most negative (minus 4.5).
Producer confidence was less negative in December than the previous month. It stood at minus 1.1, up from minus 1.7 in November. Manufacturers were less negative about their current stocks. Their assessment of the output for the next three months and their current stocks of finished products remained largely unchanged.
Producer confidence in December was above the 20-year average of minus 1.3. Confidence reached an all-time high (10.4) in October 2021 and an all-time low (minus 31.5) in April 2020.
Confidence improved in five of eight of the underlying industrial sectors. However, manufacturers in the textiles, apparel and leather industry were the most negative (minus 4.5).
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Globes red carpet: chic black, naked dresses and a bit of politics
By
AFP
Published
January 12, 2026
Hollywood’s top stars hit the red carpet on Sunday for the Golden Globes, the first major event on the road to the Oscars, and they delivered lots of old-school glamour.
Here is a glance at some of the looks seen at the Beverly Hilton Hotel:
Ever-chic black
Selena Gomez is a newlywed and her happiness shows. The best comedy actress nominee for her work on “Only Murders in the Building” radiated joy as she arrived on the arm of her husband Benny Blanco.
She oozed sophistication in a black Chanel column gown with a frothy white feathered strapless neckline, her black bob swept into soft waves.
Gomez was not alone in striking an understated pose, with lots of stars opting for black or dark, wintry hues.
Teyana Taylor, a winner for her searing turn as a leftist revolutionary in hotly-tipped film “One Battle After Another,” scorched the carpet in a cut-out backless black Schiaparelli gown with a halter neckline — and a cheeky crystal bow on her backside.
Ariana Grande (“Wicked: For Good”), who competed with Taylor for the award for best supporting actress, turned heads in a black textured Vivienne Westwood ballgown with an asymmetrical neckline and a bubble silhouette before trailing to the floor.
Her hair was swept into her signature ponytail, and she kept the jewelry simple with a diamond choker.
Amy Madigan, also in their category for her villainous turn in “Weapons,” went for a tuxedo look with cropped pants and patent leather boots.
Nominee Jenna Ortega embraced the goth chic of her title character in “Wednesday” in a black high-neck Dilara Findikoglu gown with glittering epaulets and cut-offs that revealed a bit of side boob… and part of her hip bone.
Among the male stars in attendance, Colman Domingo was as usual a standout, wearing head-to-toe black Valentino, with silvery appliques scattered from his left shoulder down his lapel to his waist.
Naked ambition
Jennifer Lopez is no stranger to strong fashion statements. Her plunging green Versace gown at the Grammys in 2000 is still a reference for winning the red carpet by adopting the “less is more” rule.
On Sunday, Lopez — whose turn in “Kiss of the Spider Woman” was overlooked by Globes voters — wore a figure-hugging sheer gown with bronze patterns snaking over her body, ending in a mermaid fishtail.
Jennifer Lawrence –nominated for best drama actress in a film for “Die My Love” — got the memo as well, rocking a barely-there sheer nude Givenchy gown with only a smattering of strategically placed flowers.
Stars slam deadly ICE shooting
Hollywood never quite has a night out without a bit of politics coming into play.
On Sunday, some of the stars including nominee Mark Ruffalo wore pins with the messages “BE GOOD” — a reference to Renee Good, the Minneapolis woman who was shot and killed by a federal immigration agent.
Comedian Wanda Sykes wore the same pin on her lapel, while actress Natasha Lyonne, a nominee for her TV show “Poker Face,” attached one to her clutch handbag.
The campaign is endorsed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), one of the country’s most prominent civil rights organizations.By Frederic J. Brown with Susan Stumme in Washington
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L.L. Bean promotes Greg Elder to CEO
Published
January 12, 2026
L.L. Bean announced on Friday the promotion of company veteran Greg Elder to the role of president and chief executive officer.
Elder succeeds Stephen Smith, who will depart the American heritage apparel company after ten years as CEO.
Elder will transition into his new role as CEO during the first quarter, with Smith continuing to serve on the board as an adviser until March.
Joining L.L. Bean in 2007, Elder has held several leadership positions at the company, including chief retail officer, his most recent post.
Prior to that, he held leadership roles at Eddie Bauer and Dayton Hudson Corporation, now known as Target. Elder is also a member of the Retail Industry Leaders Association.
“We were deliberate in finding a leader who will continue to honor our brand heritage while positioning us for the next era of growth,” Shawn Gorman, chairman of the board of L.L. Bean said in a statement. “Greg rose to the top because of his deep respect for our history, incredible knowledge of our business, strong track record of results and clear vision for the future.”
Elder will be the Freeport, Maine-based company’s fifth CEO in its 114-year history.
“What makes L.L.Bean truly special is its people and purpose. I’m proud to take on this responsibility alongside such a committed and talented team, and I’m grateful for the trust of the Bean family and our board as we begin this next chapter together,” said Elder.
“I’m also thankful for the past 10 years of leadership and friendship from Stephen Smith, who has led the company with heart and conviction through some particularly challenging seasons.
“This brand has been part of my life for many years, and it has deep personal meaning for me to accept this role. Our heritage, our connection to the outdoors and our culture of service and craftsmanship are powerful foundations. At the same time, we have an opportunity and a responsibility to keep evolving: to sharpen our product focus, deepen our connection with customers and ensure L.L.Bean remains relevant and inspiring for the next generation.”
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