Dolce & Gabbana embrace wrinkled romance for spring-summer 2026

MILAN (AP) – Dolce & Gabbana beckoned the warm weather with crumpled, take-me-anywhere comfort in their menswear collection for spring-summer 2026, previewed during Milan Fashion Week on Saturday.

You probably don't need foods with added protein

The human body needs protein. Proteins carry out countless functions inside cells and they are vital for the growth, repair and maintenance of muscles, bones and skin. And with food companies rolling out high-protein versions of a huge range of foods, including milkshakes and granola bars – and even pancakes and popcorn – you might be tempted to think you need to add more to your diet.

Tariff threats will slow global luxury sales in 2025

MILAN (AP) – Global sales of personal luxury goods are “slowing down but not collapsing,” according to a Bain & Co. consultancy study released Thursday. Personal luxury goods sales that eroded to 364 billion euros ($419 billion) in 2024 are projected to slide by another 2% to 5% this year.

Armani's global aesthetic shines in bohemian Emporio Armani show

MILAN (AP) – Giorgio Armani’s admiration for other cultures and global aesthetic was on full display at his latest Emporio Armani show, but the designer himself was notably absent.

Giorgio Armani, 90, will not attend Milan Fashion Week

MILAN (AP) – Giorgio Armani will not be present to take his bows after the Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani runway shows at the upcoming Milan Fashion Week, his fashion house announced on Friday.

One Tech Tip: No more lost cats and dogs

LONDON (AP) – “Have you seen the cats?”

The origins, benefits of chair yoga and its surge in popularity

WASHINGTON (AP) – Chair yoga modifies traditional yoga poses to suit older adults and those with physical limitations. But as AP Lifestyles Writer Leanne Italie explains, that doesn’t mean it’s any less of a workout. As older adults embrace active lifestyles, chair yoga has surged in popularity.

In stressful times, are we making our pets anxious?

In this age of heightened anxiety, many of us turn to our pets for emotional support. But is our behavior increasing our furry friends’ fears? The answer isn’t simple, says Frankie Jackson, a veterinary nurse and animal behavior consultant, and the owner of Canine Counseling in Smyrna, Georgia.