Michelle Obama posted a photo of herself and American educator and activist Opal Lee on Instagram.
Her all-black look centered on a Toteme skirt with floral details.
She kept the rest of the look simple with a sleeveless black top and black heels.
Michelle Obama understands the power of an all-black outfit. Over the years, she has played with a variety of colorways and unique patterns, but her latest look shows why her style remains a favorite among the masses.
In a new post shared on Instagram, the former first lady took to celebrate her friend and activist Opal Lee's birthday by sharing a sweet photo of the two.

#opal

Margaret Qualley embraced understated elegance in a striking Chanel look while attending the New York special screening of "Love of Your Life." The 31-year-old actress stepped onto the blue carpet in a sleek black gown. While the dress looked classic from the front, it revealed a dramatic surprise on the back.
Her slinky open-back dress featured an eye-catching floral accent suspended by delicate metal chains. Consequently, the unique detail gave the timeless little black dress a modern twist.
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Margaret Qualley wore Look 78 from Matthieu Blazy's Chanel Fall/Winter 2026 Ready-to-Wear collection. The long-sleeved black dress featured a modest boat neckline and a fluid silhouette that skimmed her frame before falling to her ankles.

#margaret #qualley #chanel

On Tuesday morning, Meghan Markle shared a new video on her Instagram account, offering an insight into her ongoing business acumen, which started as a young girl, before she later launched her lifestyle brand, As Ever.
The video montage showcased a never-before-seen glimpse of her young daughter, Princess Lilibet, who was helping her test her famed jams and preserves. The five-year-old, who has inherited her dad Prince Harry's redheaded locks, looked joyful as she enjoyed a spot of baking.
Princess Lillibet's wore the cutest embroidered T-shirt
As always, the little girl wore a lovely outfit, featuring the most adorable T-shirt. The casual style had Lilibet's girly stamp of approval - it featured floral bouquets embroidered over the pink fabric. With her tumbling red hair, Prince Archie's younger sister looked just like an adorable little pixie.
At the start of September, Meghan shared a birthday post for her husband, Prince Harry, marking his 42nd birthday.

#prince #meghan #looked #embroidered

Following the London premiere, Caitríona Balfe was spotted in New York on Monday, where she continued to promote her new films, Tenzing and Sense and Sensibility on The Today Show.
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The Irish actress, who is now working with Nicky Yates, was a walking masterclass in print mixing in Dries Van Noten.
The label is revered for its artistic approach to eclectic pattern mixing and vibrant visual storytelling, and we get to see that distinctive aesthetic in all its glory here. The silk wrap skirt alone is a masterclass in print mixing, combining oversized florals with panels of plaid and flashes of acid green.
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#thestewartofny #caitr #balfe

Paris Hilton turned up the drama for a glamorous night out in Paris. The socialite joined the fashion crowd for the BoF500 Gala, delivering another head-turning moment during Fashion Week. For the occasion, Hilton went all in on sheer dressing with an intricate all-black look.
Hilton wore Annie's Theodora Gown, a floor-length creation constructed almost entirely from delicate black lace. The braless sheer lace dress featured a high neckline, long sleeves, and strategically placed opaque lace panels that contrasted against the transparent fabric.
The gown's sheer construction put plenty of skin on display, with Hilton not wearing anything underneath. Scalloped lace and curved detailing framed her chest and midriff, while a more opaque section provided coverage through the center. Below the hips, the delicate floral lace became completely sheer again, extending all the way down to the floor.
The fitted silhouette hugged Hilton's figure before subtly flaring toward the hem. She kept the all-black theme going with pointed heels visible beneath the transparent skirt.
Paris Hilton's look also received a futuristic styling touch courtesy of narrow black sunglasses. She swept her blonde hair into a high, tousled updo, leaving curled strands loose around her face. Rather than loading up on jewelry, Hilton allowed the elaborate lacework to remain the focus.

#hilton #high

Dua Lipa made her first appearance at Paris Fashion Week this year, and it was for none other than the Chanel spring 2027 show on Monday. For the event, the singer opted for shoes that encapsulate two ongoing shoe trends: the two-tone trend and the garden and floral details trend. Dua Lipa attends the Chanel spring 2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 5. Getty Images The "New Rules" singer went for a pair of two-tone slingback pumps with a unique, sculpted mushroom-shaped heel, which were one of the designs from the surreal and whimsical shoes that the house debuted as part of the Chanel spring 2026 Haute Couture collection. The shoes featured a light pink upper are are designed with an elongated, bird beak-like toe, which is decorated by a black cap-toe detail that extends halfway up the foot. The pumps feature a slim slingback strap that wraps around the ankle, securing the foot in place. A close-up of the heel. Getty Images The shoes are a standout thanks to the fungi heel. The shoes balance on a brown sculpted stiletto heel, which leads into a wide base that is shaped like a mushroom with darker and jagged edges. The other shoes in
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You can always rely on Fashion Month to churn out the trends, not just for apparel, but for hair, too. Over the last few weeks, the runway has given us sculptural frizz, combover-esque bangs, creative crimping, and countless other looks that make you wonder whether all of the lead hairstylists have colluded to make your morning routine a little more difficult. But behold: the trend we didn't see coming… back. In the ultimate model-off-duty moment, Gigi Hadid was seen wearing a humble zig-zag headband—the quintessential late-'90s and early-2000s hair accessory.
After walking in Miu Miu's Spring/Summer 2027 show on October 4, Hadid was spotted leaving the venue with her long, blonde hair pushed back by a tortoiseshell scalloped headband. Also known as a shark-tooth or comb headband (depending on who you ask, where they grew up, and how old they are), the style has those unmistakable wavy teeth that grip the hair while keeping the face free of any stray tendrils.
Hadid wore it with an otherwise wonderfully uncomplicated look: a loose, white **** on-down left open over a white bra, jeans cinched with a brown leather belt, and white mesh ballet flats decorated with tiny floral embroidery. She carried a brown Miu Miu bag, making the whole thing feel less like a carefully engineered Paris Fashion Week outfit and more like someone running errands after class in 2002—if that person happened to be a supermodel.

#headband #allure

Paris Hilton turned the streets of Paris into her personal runway during Paris Fashion Week. The socialite was racing against the clock as she made her way to the Elie Saab show, documenting the chaotic journey on Instagram. Even with traffic working against her, Hilton made sure she arrived in true fashion-week style in a black sheer dress.
For the outing, Paris Hilton wore a dramatic black Elie Saab creation covered in intricate lace and floral detailing. The floor-length gown featured a high neckline, long sleeves, and a figure-hugging silhouette. Its extensive sheer sections made it anything but conservative.
Black floral appliqués were strategically scattered across the transparent fabric. This created an elaborate pattern from the neckline all the way down the skirt. The see-through material revealed the black undergarments beneath, while the fitted construction emphasized Hilton's figure. Toward the bottom, layers of lace and textured detailing gave the gown a romantic and dramatic finish.
Getting the glamorous dress to the show proved to be an adventure of its own. Hilton revealed in the video that traffic meant she had to abandon her ride and make her way through the Paris streets on foot. At one point, she could be seen hurrying along the sidewalk as her long sheer gown trailed behind her.
Making the situation even more impressive, Hilton wrote that she was "running in 6 inch heels" to reach the Elie Saab show. She paired the gown with towering black platform heels and a quilted black Chanel handbag with a gold chain strap. Oversized black sunglasses and a voluminous blonde updo, with loose face-framing pieces, completed the look.

#elie #saab #sheer #fashion

Paris just got a dose of some extravagant lace-trimmed drama when Ciara arrived at the BoF Gala in a sheer black lacy dress that leaves little to the imagination. Her outfit blends delicate florals with a lingerie-inspired bodice, and the silhouette frames her baby **** p. With the cameras catching every angle, the singer shared her own verdict of the night online, calling it a "night to remember."
The BoF Gala took place at the Shangri-La Hotel in Paris on Saturday, October 3, during Paris Fashion Week. According to Business of Fashion, guests from more than 70 nationalities celebrated the Class of 2026, the newest additions to "the definitive index of people shaping the global fashion industry."
Fashion account Runway x Red Carpet identified Ciara's look as Dolce & Gabbana. The 40-year-old singer sported a black midi dress made of floral lace, with a see-through finish across the midsection and skirt. The fabric of the dress skims her baby **** p and falls to mid-calf length.
The bodice sets the tone of the look. A black satin top with fine lace trim and slim straps sits above the lace layers, and a darker underlayer appears at the hips. Moreover, the lingerie-inspired styling stays polished thanks to the midi length.
The "Level Up" singer let her accessories keep the focus on the dress. An oversized, sparkling cross necklace rested at her collarbone while a statement ring adorned her hand. Black pointed-toe pumps complete the outfit.

#singer #gala #OUTFIT #inspired

Natasha Lyonne was yet another celebrity who took the runway this fashion week, trying her hand at modeling on Vivienne Westwood's spring 2027 show held on Oct. 3 in Paris. Much like Olivia Colman for Miu Miu's spring 2027 show, Lyonne embodied the brand's spirit, clad in the designer's pieces from head to heel. The "Poker Face" star's look, which came straight from the mind of the brand's Creative Director Andreas Kronthaler, featured a glitzy pair of gladiator-style shoes. The silhouette, which brought back the trend of years gone by, was equipped with a panel on the front adorned with floral motifs, pearls and vines, all in gold that, from afar, looked like sequins. Natasha Lyonne at the Vivienne Westwood spring 2027 fashion show on Oct. 03, 2026, in Paris. Gilbert Flores The glitzy panel gave way to thin brown leather straps that wrapped around Lyonne's calves and feet, secured in place with coordinating gold buckles. The designer footwear was mixed with something akin to a clog, since the platform base was wooden. Each shoe also featured peep toes and wooden heels that jutted towards the soles. The hybrid style seemed to be a centerpiece of the collection, seen on a slew of
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#lyonne #spring #vivienne

Ciara showcased her growing baby ******* p in a sheer black lace dress at the BoF 500 gala in Paris, following a surprise appearance on the runway earlier that day.
The singer, 40, chose a fitted design with a plunging neckline and delicate straps for the October 3 celebration, revealing her ******* p beneath the floral lace. Her evening appearance followed a turn modelling Junya Watanabe's spring/summer 2027 collection during Paris Fashion Week.
Ciara's dress featured black satin bra panels and matching briefs beneath its transparent fabric, with gathered detailing around the waist and hips.
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The lace skirt fell below her knees, leaving her pointed black patent heels on display. An oversized sparkling cross pendant, layered chains and a statement ring completed the look.

#lace #black #beneath #october

Sofia Vergara brought her signature glamour to Paris Fashion Week as she stepped out for an intimate Bvlgari dinner on Friday October 2, 2026.
The 54-year-old actress turned heads at Chez Jacques Garcia in a plunging black and gold gown that hugged her famous curves before flaring into a dramatic mermaid-style hem.
The vintage Roberto Cavalli design featured an ornate baroque floral print, delicate spaghetti straps and a corset-inspired silhouette.
Sofia at the Bvlgari Dinner as part of Paris RTW Spring/Summer 2027 (@ WWD via Getty Images)
Sofia elevated the look with one of Bvlgari's instantly recognizable Serpenti necklaces, which coiled around her neck and added an extra dose of sparkle to the already opulent ensemble. She also carried a black clutch finished with jewel-toned detailing.

#sofia #dinner #vergara

English actress Daisy Edgar-Jones has launched the Sense & Sensibility press tour with bold pieces from the McQueen Spring/Summer 2026 collection.
On Sept. 20, while promoting the film (due out next month), the entertainer wore a corseted bustier in flame red, a t-shirt in ivory merino silk, and a mini skirt in summer floral jacquard with gold frogging embroidery. Completing the look were matching Horn Heel boots in summer floral jacquard.
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With credits in Twisters and On Swift Horses, Edgar-Jones is named among Complex's 26 Best Actors and Actresses in their 20s.

#floral #jacquard #english #daisy

Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton enjoyed a rare sisters' night out at the Elie Saab show during Paris Fashion Week on October 3.
Paris turned heads in a sheer black lace evening gown and high-waisted underwear. Joining her on the red carpet, Nicky stunned in a sequin floral blazer and a gold skirt with beaded, fringe detailing.
The Hilton sisters' PFW moment comes less than a week after they matched in liquid silver ensembles dripping in glitter at the 2026 VMAs on September 27.
As kids, Paris Hilton, 45, and Nicky Hilton Rothschild, 42, were practically twins when it came to their wardrobes. The sisters, who are only two and a half years apart, have since adopted opposing—and iconic—individual aesthetics. One thing the Hilton sisters agree on when it comes to fashion, however, is that sequins and glitter are the ultimate red carpet accessories.
Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton attend the Elie Saab Womenswear Spring/Summer 2027 show at Paris Fashion Week on October 03, 2026.

#nicky #sisters

Black may be one of the safest colors in formal fashion, but the 2026 Venice Film Festival showed how unpredictable it can become in the right hands. Across premieres and ceremonies, stars embraced lace, velvet, satin, sculptural tailoring and elaborate draping. Instead of relying on color to create impact, designers used texture and silhouette to give each outfit a distinctive personality. Laura Dern, Susan Sarandon, Amal Clooney, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Rooney Mara all approached the classic shade differently. Together, their appearances demonstrated why black continues to have such staying power on major red carpets.
Laura Dern embraced intricate detailing for the premiere of Wild Horse Nine. Her sleeveless black Dior gown featured a V neckline, delicate lace and floral embroidery across the upper section. The design transitioned into a fuller shimmering skirt, giving the monochrome look depth through contrasting textures. Black Dior pumps maintained the restrained palette, while a Cartier necklace provided a polished finishing touch.
Susan Sarandon chose a more streamlined interpretation at the premiere of The Echo Chamber. Her black Fendi dress featured long sleeves and an off the shoulder neckline, with a fluid silhouette that followed the body without requiring elaborate embellishment. Statement jewelry, sunglasses and bright red lipstick added personality, demonstrating how accessories can completely change the mood of an otherwise minimalist black dress.
For the festival's opening ceremony, Amal Clooney turned to Tom Ford. Her floor length column gown used rippled fabric panels and subtle leather detailing to create movement and texture. Pointed pumps and a coordinating clutch continued the sleek approach. The result demonstrated how carefully constructed fabric can make a single color visually interesting without overwhelming the overall silhouette.
Maggie Gyllenhaal brought archival fashion into the conversation with an Armani Privé velvet gown originally created in 2015. The design combined sharply defined shoulders, long sleeves and a plunging embellished neckline. Its return more than a decade later also highlighted the growing red carpet practice of revisiting existing fashion rather than treating older couture as something that belongs permanently in an archive.

#susan

Sabrina Carpenter brought playful charm and vintage romance to Bernadette Antwerp's latest knitwear campaign. The singer posed for the brand's Instagram page wearing a soft green knit mini dress. Choosing a daring, open-back silhouette, she commanded instant attention with her effortless take on countryside style. Her striking floral-knit look highlights the label's signature charm while making a memorable style statement for the brand.
For the shoot, Sabrina Carpenter wore a green Bernadette Antwerp knit minidress as she posed on a wooden porch overlooking a lake. The fitted bodice featured white daisy embroidery across the chest and shoulders, along with a bow at the back of the neckline. The open-back design extended from her shoulders to her waist before wrapping around the hips. The dress finished with a short hemline. The "Espresso" singer completed the outfit with a white crochet headscarf tied loosely around her head. Her blonde hair fell in loose waves beneath the scarf.
Carpenter leaned against the porch railing while glancing back over her shoulder for the camera. For the brand's photoshoot, she stood framed by greenery and a quiet lake view, striking a relaxed, sun-drenched pose. Ultimately, the dress gave Carpenter's outdoor shoot a breezy edge, with no major jewelry or accessories competing with the dress's standout cutout.
Carpenter constantly redefines playful, girl-next-door style with her signature charm. She easily transforms a demure floral knit into a surprisingly daring moment. Clearly, the soft green fabric caught the golden evening light with every pose. She effortlessly combines delicate embroidery with a dramatic cutout and relaxed countryside styling. Undoubtedly, Carpenter delivered one of Bernadette Antwerp's standout campaign looks. She continues to show how to wear vintage-inspired knitwear with effortless allure.
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#bernadette

Sofia Vergara delivered one of her most elegant looks while attending Bulgari's latest dinner event. The Colombian actress later shared glimpses from the evening on Instagram, giving fans a closer look at her archival Roberto Cavalli ensemble. Vergara effortlessly turned heads in a plunging, string-strap moment, proving once again that vintage glamour can make the biggest impact.
For the outing, Sofia Vergara wore a Roberto Cavalli gown in a black and gold baroque floral print. The fitted design featured a plunging neckline held up by thin spaghetti straps. The bodice followed her figure before flaring into a ruffled mermaid hem.
The actress complemented the statement dress with Bulgari's Tubogas Clutch. Vergara carried the bag in black leather, though the design is also sold in a gold striated calf leather colorway, priced at €6,500. The iconic Tubogas handle, done in gold-plated brass, comes embellished with colored cabochon stones and zirconia across both versions.
Vergara layered in Bvugari's Serpenti Necklace, a two-coil design crafted in 18kt rose gold. The piece features 3.63 carats of pavé diamonds along the snake's head and tail, with black onyx eyes finishing the design. Made in Italy with a 40cm chain, the necklace retails for $90,000.
She also added a gold cuff bracelet to her wrist, layering in one more dose of shine alongside the Serpenti piece. Her glam stayed warm and glowing, featuring bronzed skin, softly sculpted cheeks, and a glossy nude lip. Vergara wore her dark brunette hair down in loose waves, letting it fall freely past her shoulders. The look was shared on Instagram, with the post crediting the vintage Roberto Cavalli gown alongside both Bulgari pieces by name.

#sofia

Sofia Vergara delivered one of her most elegant looks while attending Bulgari's latest dinner event. The Colombian actress later shared glimpses from the evening on Instagram, giving fans a closer look at her archival Roberto Cavalli ensemble. Vergara effortlessly turned heads in a plunging, string-strap moment, proving once again that vintage glamour can make the biggest impact.
For the outing, Sofia Vergara wore a Roberto Cavalli gown in a black and gold baroque floral print. The fitted design featured a plunging neckline held up by thin spaghetti straps. The bodice followed her figure before flaring into a ruffled mermaid hem.
The actress complemented the statement dress with Bulgari's Tubogas Clutch. Vergara carried the bag in black leather, though the design is also sold in a gold striated calf leather colorway, priced at €6,500. The iconic Tubogas handle, done in gold-plated brass, comes embellished with colored cabochon stones and zirconia across both versions.
Vergara layered in Bvugari's Serpenti Necklace, a two-coil design crafted in 18kt rose gold. The piece features 3.63 carats of pavé diamonds along the snake's head and tail, with black onyx eyes finishing the design. Made in Italy with a 40cm chain, the necklace retails for $90,000.
She also added a gold cuff bracelet to her wrist, layering in one more dose of shine alongside the Serpenti piece. Her glam stayed warm and glowing, featuring bronzed skin, softly sculpted cheeks, and a glossy nude lip. Vergara wore her dark brunette hair down in loose waves, letting it fall freely past her shoulders. The look was shared on Instagram, with the post crediting the vintage Roberto Cavalli gown alongside both Bulgari pieces by name.

#vergara #roberto #cavalli #sofia

Mikey Madison attended the The Social Reckoning premiere held at Pathé Palace in Paris on Thursday.
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The London premiere is always going to be the highlight of this press tour for me, even with only a few looks in, but I do love this Dior Spring 2026 Haute Couture gown on her.
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This feels completely in tune with the style we have come to **** ociate with Mikey. Classic, simple and elegant at first glance, but look closer and the black base is actually fully embellished. It's a detail that doesn't immediately register in photographs, with the pink, blue and white floral embroidery naturally drawing the eye first.

#mikey #boolaky #madison #path

Sarah Jessica Parker stunned fans with an unexpected beauty move that put her gray hair front and center.
The **** and the City star, 61, attended New York City Ballet's Fall Fashion Gala on Thursday. Parker, a vice chair of the New York City Ballet's board, founded the star-studded event in 2012.
As her date, she brought her husband of almost three decades, Matthew Broderick, to the Oct. 1 event.
Broderick, 64, wore a classic tuxedo, while Parker posed for the cameras in a sheer, off-white Simone Rocha dress with floral embroidery and pink ribbon details.
She accessorized with pearl earrings, a teardrop diamond necklace, a white bag with cutout details, and sparkling silver heels with bows.

#york

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New York City Ballet hosted its glamorous annual fashion gala last night, with Sarah Jessica Parker and Stevie Nicks making fantastic appearances in fairy-inspired looks. And while the ballerinas in their white minidresses and glittery black ensembles certainly took the spotlight, there was another bright light, not on the stage but on the red velvet seats of David H. Koch Theater: Olivia Rodrigo.
The pop singer dressed up in a lovely white slip dress for the evening. The silky number had the most delicate spaghetti straps and a romantic floral lace neckline. The lace detailing continued down the sides of the floor-length dress and center of the skirt. And even more romance was offered by the piece's breezy open back.
The piece was a vintage Chloé by Stella McCartney design from the house's Spring/Summer 1998 collection. It was sourced for Rodrigo from It-girl favorite Raffe Vintage.
The You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love singer let the angelic dress do the talking, pairing it simply with a shimmery, floral-embroidered clutch, some diamond rings, and a single hair clip.

#girl #magazines

Sarah Jessica Parker knows a thing or two about memorable footwear, and her latest New York City Ballet appearance was a fitting take on the art of the statement shoe. Sarah Jessica Parker GC Images The Emmy winner completed her romantic, ballet-inspired ensemble with sparkling silver pointed heels while attending the 2026 Fall Fashion Gala at David H. Koch Theater in Lincoln Center on Thursday. The pointed-toe pumps feature a square crystal buckle encased in a gunmetal frame. The shoes are finished with a stiletto heel measuring four inches. What's different about this style is that its uppers are completely decorated with small, shimmering crystal details in a silvery, light-catching finish. A close-up of the shoes. GC Images Parker paired the sparkly heels with a custom long-sleeve, semi-sheer Simone Rocha midlength dress. The piece featured feminine floral embroidery and delicate pink ribbons that made it suitable for the ballet session. The shoe choice is also in character for Parker, whose real-life wardrobe has long been closely **** ociated with stylish and luxury footwear. Through her portrayal of Carrie Bradshaw in "Sex and the City" and in "And Just Like That," she helped turn high-heeled shoes into an essential part of the character's fashion identity. Her own
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#ballet #city #fashion #shoe

Princess Charlene brought a soft, romantic touch to her latest appearance with Prince Albert II, choosing a white dress with delicate floral detailing for a celebration honoring one very special young citizen.
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#princess #pope #gabriella #soft

On September 10, 1-800-Flowers.com Inc. (NASDAQ:FLWS) reported fiscal 2026 results that read like a company still finding its footing after a hard year. Full year revenue fell 10.8% to $1.5 billion, and the fourth quarter alone dropped 12.9% to $293.1 million, as consumers stayed selective with discretionary spending on gifts and gourmet food. Buried under those declines, though, is a different story: inventory shrank, free cash flow improved by $55 million, and the company hit a two-year cost savings target a full year early. The question now is whether that discipline can outrun the sales slide.
1-800-Flowers spent fiscal 2026 tearing down the walls between its brands. Instead of separate teams running each brand in silos, the company shifted to functional teams built around marketing, merchandising, and the digital shopping experience, with one team now acting as store manager for every website. That shift already shows up in products: the floral business combined its florist-fulfilled and direct-ship merchandising teams, so the same popular arrangements are available either way, instead of competing against itself on one landing page. Harry & David rolled out a redesigned, mobile-first website with AI-powered search that is currently in A/B testing, and several low-traffic standalone sites were folded into harryanddavid.com to concentrate traffic rather than split it.
The financial discipline behind that reorganization is real. The company reached its $50 million cost savings run rate a full year ahead of schedule and has already lined up another $15 million to $20 million in savings for fiscal 2027, with the full benefit landing in fiscal 2028. That, combined with tighter working capital management, pushed free cash flow up $55 million year over year and cut inventory to $153 million from $177 million. Average order value rose 5.5%, third-party marketplace sales through Amazon, Walmart, and DoorDash are growing at double-to-triple-digit rates and are already contribution margin positive, and BloomNet grew 1.9% on the back of local delivery partnerships with apps like DoorDash and Instacart.
The rest of the story is bleaker. Total transactions fell 17.6% for the year, and the fourth quarter's decline was broad-based: consumer floral and gifts dropped 13.4% to $182.8 million as the company pulled back on promotional discounting, and gourmet foods and gift baskets fell 15.4% to $85.8 million, a decline made worse by the timing of Easter. Adjusted EBITDA for the year collapsed to $2.9 million from $29.2 million, and adjusted gross margin slipped 110 basis points to 38%. Even the fourth quarter's 34.7% gross margin leaned on a one-time $7 million tariff refund.

#fiscal

The Iowa Hawkeyes flipped the script on the Cyclones, winning this year's CyHawk game on a late field goal to pull out a 16-13 win. It was a scrappy, ugly, sometimes dirty game that was pretty much in line to how this series has gone these last ten years. But the Hawkeyes exorcised the demons of the last two years with a Caden Burr field goal from 42 yards out with :15 seconds left to bring the CyHawk trophy back home to Iowa City.
After last week's performance against NIU and with a brand new regime in Ames, many expected this to be a much more comfortable game for the Hawkeyes, especially under the lights in Kinnick Stadium with a raucous crowd. But Iowa State put Iowa into an early 10-0 hole midway through the second quarter that had the black and gold faithful starting to get that "here we go again" familiar feeling. But the offense managed to come to life, thanks to a massive 56-yard bomb to Tony Diaz that set up a Hank Brown touchdown run late the first half. A huge 45-yard Buhr field goal right before halftime reset the score and setting up a grinding second half of football.
Neither team had a great first quarter. Iowa started with the ball but procedural penalties doomed their drive. Meanwhile the Hawkeye defense held the Cyclones to only six plays in the quarter. Iowa State managed to move the chains in the second quarter with drives of nine and ten plays that ended on a Kyle Konrardy field goal and 7-yard Jalen Raynor touchdown pass, respectively. Raynor's stat line tonight won't impress anyone: 10/19 for 117 yards, and no touchdowns with some crucial misfires on potential big plays. But aside from those misses he made no back breaking mistakes that allowed the Iowa defense to capitalize.
Hank Brown REACHES OUT for Iowa's first score.

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Iowa State regained their momentum coming out of the break with an eight play drive that ended with another Konrardy field goal. Running back Aiden Flora had the play of the drive with a 34-yard scamper down to the Iowa 19, but holding and illegal substitution penalties stalled the drive leading to the Konrardy kick to put ISU up 13-10. Iowa's offense went in to hibernation as they could not get Kamari Moulton going on the ground, the Cyclones were clearly committed to stopping the run and it worked for much of the game. Iowa's first three drives of the second half went for only 21 yards (four plays), 8 yards (3 plays), and -5 yards (3 playes, not helped by a holding penalty on Dotzler). Woof.

#cyclones #game #state

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The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is one of the most anticipated upcoming book-to-screen adaptations on the 2026 movie schedule, and the press tour is already off to a great start thanks to Mckenna Grace. She plays one of the District 12 tributes alongside Joseph Zada's Haymitch Abernathy; however, in real life she's serving all the fashion looks better than the Capitol can.
The 20-year-old is set to play Maysilee Donner, who is the first tribute to wear the Mockingjay pin. Check out all these Hunger Games looks she's donned lately as the movie's press tour kicks off:
Move over, Katniss, there's a new Girl on Fire! The actress shared four amazing looks on her Instagram. The first one is a flirty sheer blue mini-dress. I especially love the floral socks and pointy heels to pair with it. Grace also wore another dress in a shade of baby blue that featured ruffles and a cute black bow in the front. The third dress is a white mini dress with bows down the middle and lace detailing at the top. And the last one is a simple black dress with a zipper in the front and knee-high tights.

#dress #games #press #mini

When Dua Lipa stepped out for Bulgari's Serpenti Infinito celebration in New York, her shimmering camisole top turned heads for its delicate straps and eye-catching embellishment. Following this highly anticipated appearance, designer Clio Peppiatt revealed exactly where that top came from, and it isn't even on shelves yet.
Dua Lipa's Bulgari event top is an unreleased piece from Clio Peppiatt's Cruise 27 collection. Peppiatt shared the reveal on her own Instagram, confirming Lipa wore a piece from the label's upcoming Cruise 27 collection. The striking ivory and gold camisole featured dense sequin and bead embellishment arranged in a soft floral pattern. The top was held up by the thinnest metallic spaghetti straps for an elegant look. The fitted, corset-style shape hugged Lipa's torso closely, with the embellishment catching the light with every step down the street.
Peppiatt captioned the reveal "a little glimpse of what's to come," crediting photographer Lorenzo Posocco for the images. In a follow-up post, she teased that the piece belongs to an "unreleased Cruise collection launching next month." This brief announcement gave excited fans an early look at the label's next drop ahead of its official release.
Lipa paired the sparkling top with tailored black wide-leg trousers for a sleek silhouette. This choice allowed the embellished camisole to remain the clear focal point of her entire outfit. She finished the look with a Bulgari Serpenti bracelet in 18-karat rose gold, a diamond and ruby choker, and matching stud earrings, all fitting given her role as a Bulgari ambassador.
Fans reacted quickly to Peppiatt's reveal, flooding the comments with fire emojis and calling the look "iconic." The designer is well known for creating hand-embellished and statement-making fashion pieces. She has increasingly become a red carpet favorite among pop stars seeking genuine texture and shine.

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Amal Clooney made an appearance at an AI talk at the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens, Greece on September 10.
She opted for a striking floral embroidered ivory suit.
This comes on the heels of her trip to the Venice Film Festival.
Amal Clooney just made the case for wearing white—and a lot of it—after Labor Day. Following a trip to the Venice Film Festival with husband George Clooney, the human rights lawyer stepped out in Athens, Greece on September 10, attending a talk on AI with her mother, Baria Alamuddin, at the Temple of Olympian Zeus. She opted for a fresh, all-white ensemble to match the sunny weather in the city.
Amal Clooney wore a white suit in Greece.
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Camila Cabello delivered a flirty take on preppy style while attending the Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2027 show during New York Fashion Week on September 10.
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Natsuki Deguchi brought two completely different fashion stories to the Venice Film Festival while promoting Hirokazu Kore-eda's Look Back.
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Natsuki started the day in a Maison Margiela Co-Ed Fall 2026 look that was far removed from the simple, clean elegance we are used to seeing at Venice photocalls.
The floral-print dress was overlaid with fused and spliced tapestry panels, arranged to create the impression of a Stockman dressmaker's dummy. With the tapestry appearing almost pinned onto the floral base and its raw edges left exposed, there was an unfinished quality that made the construction the most interesting part of the look.
It's the kind of Margiela design that makes more sense the longer you look at it. Yes, there is a lot happening between the contrasting prints, textures and deconstructed finish but she sold it too me.

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