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The Coolest New And Underground Watch Brands For Men

Published by Akaay

It is increasingly difficult to find something genuinely different in the watch world. The big luxury houses continue to polish their greatest hits, changing a bezel here, adding a millimetre there and calling the resulting watch a brave new chapter. The genuinely interesting work often happens further from the spotlight. Independent brands have fewer sacred cows to worry about, which leaves them free to experiment with unusual cases, unexpected colours and designs that do not look as though they were approved by a committee of cautious men in navy suits. Some revive forgotten tool watches. Others make mechanical watches inspired by bicycles, brutalist buildings or obscure corners of 1970s design. All offer something you are unlikely to spot on every other wrist in the room. These are the coolest independent and underground watch brands worth knowing now. Studio Underd0g Nightshade 02SERIES / Field Go0fy Panda 01SERIES / Chronograph Some watch brands take themselves so seriously that buying one feels like applying for membership of a private club. Studio Underd0g takes a different route. The British …

Trump brands UK ‘poverty-stricken disaster’ in new message about Burnham | World | News

Published by Sam Flores

Donald Trump has praised Andy Burnham, who will become Prime Minister of the country on Monday, for “stating” he will “open up all the way” the North Sea oil – something the new Labour leader hasn’t yet done. In a lengthy message shared on Truth Social, the US President also branded the UK a “poverty-stricken disaster” – with the potential to become one of the richest countries in the world. Mr Trump claimed the people of Aberdeen were “dancing in the streets” over Mr Burnham’s stance on North Sea oil, as he hailed what he described as one of the world’s greatest sources of quality oil. He wrote: “The People of Aberdeen, in Scotland, are dancing in the streets because the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has stated that he will be opening up, all the way, the invaluable North Sea Oil!” The President continued: “It is one of the Greatest Sources of quality Oil on Earth, has hundreds of years of Capacity left, with much not even found yet, and will make the United …

Fairlife Pauses US Production After Cyberattack Breached Milk Brand’s Systems

Published by Sam Flores

NEW YORK (AP) — Milk brand Fairlife is pausing its production in the U.S. after a ransomware cyberattack breached the company’s systems. Coca-Cola, which owns Fairlife, announced Thursday that its dairy company had identified “unauthorized access by a third party” to a portion of its systems, including those related to production. The company disclosed that this was in connection to a ransomware event — and in response, it took some operations offline. “Product quality and safety have not been impacted,” Atlanta-based Coca-Cola said in a statement. “However, as a result of the incident, production operations at fairlife in the United States are temporarily suspended.” Fairlife’s Canadian operations were not affected. The full scope and impacts of the attack are otherwise still unknown, Coca-Cola added — but the beverage giant said it had informed law enforcement, and is also working with cybersecurity experts as it continues its investigation and recovery to restore operations. A company spokesperson said there were no further updates to share as of Friday morning. Cyberattacks are on the rise across sectors. Beyond …

The Luxury Swimwear Brands That Are Worth The Money

Published by Akaay

A great pair of swim shorts should do far more than survive a dip in the pool. The best examples are cut like tailored shorts, made from premium quick-drying fabrics and stylish enough to wear from breakfast through to sunset drinks without ever feeling out of place. That’s what separates luxury swimwear from the rest. Better materials, sharper fits and timeless design mean you’ll wear them for years rather than replacing them every summer. They also become far more versatile, working just as well with a linen shirt and loafers as they do with bare feet on the beach. Whether you favour understated Italian elegance, Riviera-inspired tailoring or clean Scandinavian minimalism, these are the luxury swimwear brands worth investing in. What Makes Swimwear ‘Luxury’? Luxury swim shorts aren’t simply expensive versions of high-street alternatives. The best brands justify their higher price tags through superior fabrics, more considered tailoring and craftsmanship that becomes obvious the moment you put them on. Here’s what separates the best from the rest. Tailored Rather Than Baggy Vilebrequin Luxury swimwear takes …

5 French Workwear Brands That Refuse to Be Outworked

Published by Jenni Sidey

It’s nearly impossible to find a menswear brand that hasn’t been impacted by workwear’s Midas rough-hewn, calloused touch. Its shadow of influence spans the entire breadth of fashion, which is why designers continue to reference and riff on workwear designs that date back over a century. The enduring appeal of workwear—besides the fact that it looks good—boils down to its inherent usefulness, which exists outside of fashion cycles and trends. While much of workwear references American heritage brands, the concept exists in every country. Just take a look at vintage French workwear and the mass appeal of the classic blue chore coat. You don’t need a deep well of menswear knowledge to understand the jacket’s appeal, it’s been worn by the likes of Jacob Elordi, Jeremy Allen White, and Austin Butler—just to name a few—all of whom seem to be drawn to those patch pockets, sun-faded patina, and subtle distressing. France’s heritage workwear labels still exist today, pumping out hard-wearing goods for the common man, whether he works in the fields or at a design …

The Best Short-Sleeve Oxford Shirt Brands For Men

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The short-sleeve Oxford shirt has always had a bit of an image problem. On paper, it should be simple: take the button-down shirt every stylish man already owns, remove the sleeves and enjoy a smarter alternative to a T-shirt in warm weather. In practice, things are more complicated. Cut too slim, it looks like an office uniform. Cut too long, it feels clumsy. Style it badly and you’re suddenly giving off strong deputy headteacher energy. And yet, the short-sleeve Oxford is back. After years of Cuban collars dominating summer shirting, menswear’s more interesting corners have started looking elsewhere. The result is a new generation of short-sleeve Oxfords that feel boxier, looser and far less corporate. Think skatewear proportions, Ivy League fabric and a bit of Japanese awkwardness in the best possible way. The secret is knowing what to look for. Get the cut, fabric and styling right and the short-sleeve Oxford becomes one of the most useful shirts in your warm-weather wardrobe. Get them wrong and, well, there’s always a name badge. What To Look …

Muslim advocacy group fights for trust after Texas brands it a terrorist group

Published by Sam Flores

AUSTIN, Texas (RNS) — It was just past 9 p.m. on June 22, during the Texas State Board of Education meeting, when Shaimaa Zayan, a staffer with the Austin chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, was called up to testify. She braced herself, knowing what was coming. “Can we have a leader of a foreign terrorist organization testify for the state board of education?” Brandon Hall, a Republican board member, asked the chairman, just as Zayan rose to the podium. Hall was referring to an order by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott designating CAIR a terrorist group last November. The group, one of the country’s largest Muslim advocacy organizations, however, is not listed on the U.S. Department of State’s list of terrorist organizations, which is officially responsible for such designations. The chairman said Zayan had a First Amendment right to speak. “OK, I won’t listen to it,” Hall said, before walking out of the room. CAIR has spent decades positioning itself as the country’s leading Muslim civil rights organization. But state and federal Republican leaders’ …

This New Browser Extension Blocks All Those Junky, Fake Brands on Amazon

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If you’re an Amazon shopper, you’ve likely noticed fake brands flooding the website in recent years. A new extension made by developer Josh Pigford promises to hide the phony, cheaply made products and lets you shop like a normal person again. The extension, called Knockoff, is available for Firefox, Chrome and all Chromium-based web browsers such as Microsoft Edge, Opera and Brave. Since Pigford launched the extension on Tuesday, it’s gone viral, with tens of thousands of downloads. A few days before this week’s launch, Pigford posted on X, “Built a little chrome extension that lets you dim (or hide!) all the crap, mass-produced, fake brands on Amazon.” The post garnered 22,000 likes. Knockoff is now live! Filter out the knockoff crap brands on Amazon. Sorry to brands like WNPETHOME, EHEYCIGA, YXYL, LU&MN, JOYIN, TOMY, GODONLIF, YOOJEE, LINGTENG, LANEIGE, VISCOO, BIODANCE, COOFANDY, BALENNZ, TOSY and LUENX.https://t.co/9mLk0EAsfG https://t.co/K07lMkepOW — Josh Pigford (@Shpigford) July 7, 2026 It works pretty simply. Once installed, any products from fake brands, dropshippers or otherwise suspicious vendors are marked and grayed out, highlighting …

Kemi Badenoch brands Bridget Phillipson a ‘disgrace’ | Politics | News

Published by Sam Flores

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson (Image: Getty) Kemi Badenoch has branded Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson a “disgrace to people who grew up on a council estate” as she attacked the VAT policy on private school fees. The Conservative leader’s comments on Monday night came after the two politicians clashed in Parliament last week. Speaking at a Politics UK event, Mrs Badenoch accused the Education Secretary of failure and incompetence. She said: “Look at Bridget Phillipson, for example, there are 40,000 pupils who have been displaced because of her policies. “She claimed that she was taxing schools so that she could get more teachers. 6,000 more teachers she promised. We now have 2,000 fewer teachers. This is failure. This is incompetence. “And she doesn’t want to talk about the lives that she’s ruined and the jobs that she’s lost. Heritage schools that have been there for a long time. It’s not just private school [that have been ruined] but academies as well. “It’s not about them, it’s all about her. She grew up on a council estate. …

American Brands Seem Lukewarm on America’s Birthday

Published by Sam Flores

July 1976 wasn’t exactly a moment of unity in America, coming just after Roe v. Wade, Watergate, and the end of the Vietnam War. Nonetheless, the nation’s bicentennial was a display of patriotic capitalism. IBM released a bicentennial punch card. 7-Up had a series of cans that could be stacked into an Uncle Sam pyramid if you collected them all. Cadillac released a 1976 Eldorado Bicentennial Edition, complete with red and blue pinstripes. There were even all-American condoms with the slogan “One Time for Old Glory.” “Like a sudden swarm of 200-year locusts, commemorative kitsch is appearing everywhere: plates, mugs and glasses decaled with an eagle or the likeness of George Washington or John Adams or the flag or Archibald Willard’s familiar Revolutionary fife-and-drum trio,” a 1975 article in Time magazine reported. Brand America was all over the place—to the point that some deemed the nation’s 200th birthday the “buy-centennial.” “Commercialism was a big theme, and a big critique, of the bicentennial,” the historian Beverly Gage told me. America’s 250th birthday has felt more restrained, …

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All posts tagged: Brands

The Coolest New And Underground Watch Brands For Men

Fairlife Pauses US Production After Cyberattack Breached Milk Brand’s Systems

The Luxury Swimwear Brands That Are Worth The Money

5 French Workwear Brands That Refuse to Be Outworked

The Best Short-Sleeve Oxford Shirt Brands For Men

This New Browser Extension Blocks All Those Junky, Fake Brands on Amazon

Kemi Badenoch brands Bridget Phillipson a ‘disgrace’ | Politics | News

American Brands Seem Lukewarm on America’s Birthday