Rising awareness of the importance of sustainability has led to footwear companies releasing collections with a lower carbon footprint and recyclable materials.

Gay dating apps are scrambling to remove ethnicity filters in a bid to tackle racism, as violent protests over the killing of a black man in police custody rocked the United States for a second week.

H&M, the world's second-biggest fashion retailer, said on Tuesday it had temporarily closed 95 of its stores in the United States because of the violent protests following the death of George Floyd in police custody.

Vans and National Geographic have joined forces to create a new collection of sneakers.

Virgil Abloh, the designer for Louis Vuitton's menswear collections and founder of streetwear label Off-White, has apologized after being criticized for chastising looting by US protesters.

Restaurants, cafes and bars in Paris will be able to put more tables outside when they reopen Tuesday after two months of lockdown, allowing them to serve more clients even as their inside dining rooms must remain closed.

"You can take off your mask and kiss the bride," the priest said, as a septuagenarian US couple who spent the pandemic lockdown together after a single date married on Thursday.

Sotheby's big spring auctions, which generate billions of dollars in sales, will be held remotely and without an audience this year because of coronavirus.

Climate change, debt, mental health struggles and now the coronavirus: life is no laughing matter. But for under-30s the best way to stay sane is often to wisecrack.

New American research has found that copying friends’ successful methods for working out could encourage people to work out more themselves and achieve their fitness goals.

The post-COVID-19 era is looming, bringing changes to what people considered normal. As the world deals with this highly contagious disease and prepares for other viruses in the future, interior design experts imagine new layout models and architectural changes to minimize the spread of disease.

Soon after a two-month lockdown to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus eased in Romania in mid-May, Grigore Lup, a Romanian shoemaker from the Transylvanian city of Cluj, noticed people were not respecting the rules of social distancing.

Masazumi Kato sighed deeply as he lowered himself into a tub at a public bathhouse in a Tokyo suburb, enjoying a return to a Japanese tradition largely off-limits during the city's coronavirus lockdown.

Zalora offers various types of toys in its collections, including figurines, cushions, bicycles and dolls. 

Tourists make up 35 percent to 55 percent of luxury brands' European sales.

No screaming on the rollercoaster, socially distant spooks in the haunted house and please refrain from high-fiving your favorite superhero: Welcome to Japanese amusement parks in the coronavirus era.

It is easy to understand why it is fun to battle your way across fictional lands but a bit confusing why so many people enjoy watching someone else do it. However, the reasons they do are not so far removed from their own gameplay.

Luckily for those who have concerns about appearance, a number of Indonesian designers, artists and labels have created chic face masks to keep their wearers healthy as well as fashionable.

During menopause, hormonal changes can affect the way fat is distributed in the body, but aging is more likely to be the cause of any weight gain associated with menopause.

Taking up a hobby could help reduce the risk of depression, according to new research.

Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan has hinted that the city administration would not extend PSBB measures for a fourth time and that Jakartans should be ready to face a “new normal”. 

Nightclubs in China have mostly come back to life as owners and customers feel increasingly comfortable the novel coronavirus epidemic is under control, but disinfectant, disposable cups and masks have become part of the experience.

Replicas of vintage Adidas shoes worn by Canadian athlete and amputee Terry Fox sold out within an hour of going on sale Wednesday, his foundation said.

Japanese casual clothing chain Uniqlo, owned by Fast Retailing, said it plans to sell face masks made of fabric used for its Airism underwear line in response to strong demand for protective gear for the coronavirus.

An Osaka Prefecture-based toothpick manufacturer has released a new product to help people reduce the risk of contracting the novel coronavirus through contact with surfaces -- wooden sticks for pressing buttons in elevators and other public places.

But beyond the fact most people are spending more time at home, there are a range of psychological factors behind the online shopping upheaval.

Well-known for its mismatched sneakers, the CAVAL brand has announced the June launch of a new unisex collection made of apple leather, a recycled substitute for traditional leather that is also vegan.

The reopening of Italy's restaurants, cafes and stores earlier this week brought hopes of a return to normality for many Italians after a punishing two-month coronavirus lockdown.

LG Electronics’ Polish unit came under fire Sunday for running a video advertisement on social media that many claimed as inappropriate.

Putting off college during the pandemic might enable them to get the on-campus experience they desire in 2021 instead of going to school remotely this fall.