When looking at fashion emerging from Latin-America today, traditional African prints, with vivid reds, magentas, emeralds and blue may not spring to mind straight away. But it is these contrasting and bold colours that are at the center of Lia Samantha Lozano Rendón collections, a rising singer/designer whose designs are increasingly in demand and worn…
Read moreWill Prada’s new stripes turn around its woes?
Prada’s parent company has been much in the news lately, but not for its collections and subversive take on fashion. The company has seen a challenging sales market and China’s slowdown has made a lingering dent on the once powerful Italian luxury house. After years of stellar growth, lauded shows, and idolising, the Prada brand…
Read moreKourtney Kardashian teases new brand, Poosh
Kourtney Kardashian has teased the launch of her new brand, Poosh, by sharing a photo of herself lounging nude in her bathroom on Instagram. The reality TV star didn’t share many details for her new brand, which already boasts over 2 million followers on Instagram, only that it was “coming soon” as she sat naked…
Read moreAbraham on successful Pulisic partnership: We know where we are going to be
The young England forward is the club’s top goalscorer this season with 10 goals in all competitions Tammy Abraham says a training ground focus on improving his understanding with Christian Pulisic paid off in Chelsea’s confident 2-1 win at Watford. The in-form Abraham opened the scoring inside five minutes at Vicarage Road and intelligently squared…
Read moreExplained: Why Welsh teams play in the 'English' Premier League
Goal has everything you need to know about why certain Welsh sides compete in the Premier League, which is consists of teams based in England Swansea and Cardiff City are participants of the English Football League, though they are Welsh-based clubs – so how does their participation in the Premier League, Championship and League One…
Read moreFlorida Researchers Use Pests To Help Control Pesky Brazilian Peppertree Plant
Brazilian peppertree, Schinus terebinthifolia, is a relative of poison ivy. It is one of the most damaging invasive weeds of agricultural and natural areas of Florida, Hawaii and Texas. In Florida, more than two invasive species get established every month, brought in through cargo or by visitors. But researchers are making progress in the battle…
Read moreWhy we still don't know "the truth" about Grenfell
On 14 June 2017, a devastating fire broke out at Grenfell Tower, eventually killing 72 people, injuring hundreds more and leaving over 200 households homeless. Yesterday, a Prime Minister not renowned for being closely acquainted with honesty has trumpeted that the formal unveiling of the Report of Phase 1 of the Public Inquiry into the…
Read moreThe women of the ‘68 student movement in Mexico
This article was originally published in Luchadoras. Read it here. The masculine narrative of history has insisted on downplaying the role of women in the student movement of ’68, although there is research that takes account of the machismo that prevailed within the movement. Gender inequality was evident in the allocation of the care roles,…
Read moreIran contest not all about Golden Boot candidate Ronaldo, insists Santos
The striker has scored all of his nation’s goals so far in Russia, but Santos believes there is quality across his Portugal squad Portugal head coach Fernando Santos said his side’s third World Cup group game was not a case of Cristiano Ronaldo versus Iran as he warned his players of the tough contest awaiting…
Read moreArgentina suffer worst World Cup group stage defeat in 60 years
Croatia took the hammer to Lionel Messi and Co., inflicting the Albiceleste’s worst first-round group stage defeat since 1958 Lionel Messi hoped to lead Argentina to a memorable World Cup. But while Argentina’s game against Croatia may have been unforgettable, receiving the worst beating the nation has taken in a first-round group-stage match in 60…
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