The New Luxury: Why Story, Experience and Authenticity Matter More Than Exclusivity

The New Luxury: Why Story, Experience and Authenticity Matter More Than Exclusivity

The New York-based designer shares how music, art and authenticity shape her eponymous brand. Courtesy Nili Lotan This Q&A is part of Observer’s Expert Insights series, where industry leaders, innovators and strategists distill years of experience into direct, practical takeaways and deliver clarity on the issues shaping their industries. In the ever-evolving world of fashion,…

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Here's what we know about Austin ISD's safety concerns for Waymo's driverless cars

Here's what we know about Austin ISD's safety concerns for Waymo's driverless cars

Austin Independent School District says since the beginning of the school year bus surveillance cameras have caught Waymo’s driverless vehicles illegally passing school buses 19 times. This week on Inside the Investigation, Investigative Reporter Kelly Wiley breakdown the safety concerns ahead of Waymo’s anticipated expansion and the software updates the Waymo believes fix the issue.…

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The Grown Man’s Guide to Holiday Party Style

The Grown Man’s Guide to Holiday Party Style

Holiday parties are where bad outfits go to be photographed forever and re-circulated by people you barely know. You are walking into a mix of overhead office LEDs, someone’s overheated railroad apartment, wet sidewalks, and a sea of stemware that is magnetically drawn to your nicest fabric. Dressing like a grown-up in that chaos is…

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How Uman Channeled a Turbulent Year Into Calm Abstraction

How Uman Channeled a Turbulent Year Into Calm Abstraction

The artist spoke candidly about navigating commercial success while resisting institutional expectations until the timing felt right. Photo by Katharina Poblotzki. Image courtesy of Nicola Vassell and Hauser & Wirth If you’re in the art world long enough, you learn there isn’t as much consensus as there may appear to be. After the second drink,…

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Kim Kardashian Steps Out in Sultry Lingerie Look for Holiday Party

Kim Kardashian Steps Out in Sultry Lingerie Look for Holiday Party

Even Kim admitted this year’s decorations were “pretty insane,” emphasizing, “Look at the hallway.” And indeed, the forest of Christmas trees even made its way into the All’s Fair actress’ kitchen.  Backing the whole affair? Just composer Phil Cornish playing “Away in a Manger” on Kim’s home piano, a tradition the business mogul has maintained…

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