Red Bull Racing has announced that it will present its 2021 car – the RB16B – next week, on February 23rd. The Milton Keynes-based outfit is following the trend set by several teams this year in sticking with its 2020 nomenclature but adding a ‘B’. Oh to be 16 again… It’s a date 😘 #ChargeOn 🤘 pic.twitter.com/V2EkAN9luj — Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) February 19, 2021 The team’s 2021 contender will be powered a heavily revised Honda power unit, with the Japanese manufacturer pulling out the stops for the final year of its partnership with Red Bull and ahead of the latter taking over the Japanese manufacturer’s engine program from 2022.…

Diesel has unveiled a new pop-up store concept in both Europe and the United States; it is the first such activation envisioned by the label’s creative director Glenn Martens. The European location is situated at Amsterdam PC Hoofstraat, an exclusive premium shopping destination in the Dutch capital. The U.S. pop-up is located at Tyson’s Corner Center, a major retail complex just adjacent to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.   Upon entering both spaces, customers are enveloped in Diesel’s “For Successful Living” ethos. The immediate impression is one of boundary-pushing retail, blending a unique atmospheric experience with the physical act of shopping.   These pop-ups pay homage to Diesel’s DNA and…

Daniel Ricciardo says that NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt who was killed on this day 20 years was the hero that once inspired him to “make a statement” and race hard”. Earnhardt lost his life in a three-car crash that occurred on the final lap of the Daytona 500 in 2001. The seven-time Winston Cup champion whose aggressive driving style earned him the nickname “The Intimidator” was revered by NASCAR fans and many of his rivals alike. But the 76-time NASCAR winner and 1998 Daytona 500 victor also holds a special place in Ricciardo’s heart, a perhaps unusual spot for an F1 driver. “I remember vividly the race 20 years ago,”…

US Vice President Kamala Harris’s stepdaughter Ella Emhoff made her catwalk debut in a video released Thursday, a month after her outfit at the presidential inauguration went viral. The 21-year-old Emhoff walked the runway for the Proenza Schouler label as part of New York Fashion Week. The parade was filmed a few weeks ago, with the coronavirus pandemic ruling out a traditional show. Emhoff wore three different looks for Proenza Schouler: a long grey jacket with matching slashed trousers, a black trench coat and a dark pantsuit. “That was my first ever fashion experience,” said Emhoff, during a talk with two of Proenza Schouler’s designers on the New York Fashion…

Brave Soles is creating sustainable climate solutions through the power of simplicity and creativity. There’s a new way to look at how we can transform old items into something beautiful and loved by many. Founded in 2017 by Christal Earle, Brave Soles is focused on crafting classically styled footwear and accessories with upcycled materials and ethical, small scale production chains. Their handcrafted sandals have up-cycled tire soles and ethically sourced leather uppers. Their accessories collections are crafted from reclaimed leather from aircraft seats, furniture offcuts and upcycled leather from the sports industry. Inspired by the founder’s work with vulnerable landfill workers in the Dominican Republic, all items are currently being…

Caring for People and the Planet Delivers Profit Join MOTIF on February the 24th to the 26th at the ReWire: Sustainability 2021 conference (no fee!) to learn how sustainability makes sense for good business. Hear from Bolt Threads, H&M Foundation, Kering, PUMA, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Tesco and more! 2021 is the year for apparel and fashion to live up to their words and declarations and make things happen. ReWire explores how to reinvent how we operate and make change happen at scale. and The Mills Fabrica bring you three virtual days packed with game-changing tactics, meaningful connections and practical takeaways — all live and for no fee. MOTIF calls on…

Nico Rosberg believes that Lewis Hamilton’s status as “the best of all time” puts into perspective his defeat of the seven-time world champion in 2016 and his own success in F1. Since 2014 and the advent of the hybrid era in F1, Mercedes sovereignty in the sport has been unstoppable. Hamilton’s reign has been equally dominant in the past seven seasons save for 2016 when the Briton was beaten to the title by Rosberg. But the German driver had given it his all to finally overthrow his Mercedes teammate and promptly walked away from the sport just weeks after his crowning, while Hamilton raced on to add four more titles…

Mango aims to offer its consumers more sustainable options by launching a denim collection for women, men, and children that saves 30 million liters of water during the finishing process. New technologies such as lasers and ozone help find solutions for the washing and finishing of each garment and cut down on excess water waste while helping garments become more durable and longer-lasting. The company said it is on target to achieve its 2025 goal of having 100 percent of the cotton used come from sustainable sources while having 50 percent of its polyester recycled. “Thanks to innovation and adapting sustainable technologies and processes, we are creating collections that help…

It’s that time of the year again, when F1’s coming weeks will be rhythmed by the teams’ various car launches, staring with McLaren. The Woking-based outfit will pull the covers off its 2021 car this evening and the event will be streamed live from 7pm UK. Just check back here at the appropriate time to follow the launch. All suited and booted, Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris will gather around their new Mercedes-powered MCL35M and deliver their first impressions of their 2021 charger and their prospects for the upcoming season. McLaren ambitions to lead the midfield battle once again this season and hold its own as Formula 1’s third best…

Click:Poly bag making machine Singaporean Sue-Anne Chng used to wear a different outfit on all 15 days of the Lunar New Year, when it is customary to don new clothes to symbolise a fresh start. But this year she will wear second-hand items exchanged for her old clothes at a store catering to people concerned about the impact of fast fashion on the environment. Several swapping initiatives, from permanent shops to pop-up events, have appeared in the affluent city-state in a bid to encourage consumers to make the most of what is already in their closets. The fashion industry is responsible for up to a tenth of global carbon emissions,…