With the presence of a large number of players that offer application-specific products, the global functional apparel market is fragmented, states Transparency Market Research in a new report. Players in the market are investing substantially in innovative technology to introduce novel products that offer flexibility, durability, and comfort. Research and development to introduce eco-friendly fabric … Read More →
Gold prices have gained steadily over the past few months, thanks to fragile equity market sentiment and fears of global economic slowdown as US-China trade war intensifies. Thus far in calendar year 2019 (CY19), gold prices have surged 24 per cent. Silver, too, has gained 24.3 per cent during this period as investors flocked to … Read More →
Friends is turning 25 this fall, and it’s somehow going stronger than ever. The sitcom remains so beloved that when word came last week that it would definitely be leaving Netflix next year, people were devastated. (Incidentally, you can buy the entire run on Blu-ray for about a hundred bucks and watch it when you like.) But if your … Read More →
Fast fashion is cheap fashion, but the true cost of throwaway clothes has been well-documented in recent years. Every second across the world, the equivalent of a garbage truck of textiles is sent to landfill or burned. The fashion industry contributes more to climate change than the annual emissions of air travel and sea travel combined. More shockingly, washed … Read More →
In recent months we’ve seen Justin Bieber release his own deodorant and Ed Sheeran release his own ketchup. And now Cold Cave, Wesley Eisold’s cult-beloved darkwave band, has announced its own perfume. Back in February, right around the time Cold Cave released their single “Promised Land,” the band partnered with Blackbird — known alternately as “a fragrance design house specializing … Read More →
Just like that, awards season is coming to a close, and the 2019 Oscars is sure to send it out with a bang. While it’s arguably the biggest awards show of the season, this year there’s more buzz surrounding the event than ever, given it’s the first time in 30 years the show will have no host, … Read More →
he Swirlster Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Swirlster has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Give a style update to your fashion closet with polka dots Looking for chic new ways to up your style game in this new year? Well, turning to classic … Read More →