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Gucci "deeply apologises" for balaclava jumper resembling blackface
Fashion house Gucci has discontinued a jumper accused of resembling blackface and apologised for any offence caused. More
Zaha Hadid Design and Odlo launch activewear collection for women
Zaha Hadid Design has launched a woman's activewear collection with Swiss brand Odlo, which is designed to protect you from even the harshest Scandinavian winters. More
Kelly Hoppen reimagines Disney's Mickey Mouse for "grown-up" audience
Interior designer Kelly Hoppen has created a life-size statue of Disney's iconic cartoon character Mickey Mouse, which she has adapted to suit a "grown-up" audience. More
Hanson Robotics' Little Sophia is a coding companion for young girls
Hanson Robotics has created a "little sister" version of AI robot Sophia, intended to help young girls learn to code and gain an understanding of STEM subjects. More
Black 3.0 is a "black hole in a bottle" that challenges Anish Kapoor's Vantablack pigment
Stuart Semple has released the "flattest, mattest, black acrylic paint in the world" and banned Anish Kapoor from using it, as the latest development in an ongoing feud between the two British artists. More
Jordi Canudas' Dipping Light features layers of translucent colour
London-based designer Jordi Canudas has dipped glass spheres into layers of semi-translucent paint to create a colourful lighting series for Spanish brand Marset, debuting at the Stockholm Furniture Fair this week. More
Lara Bohinc's Orbit tables reference Bauhaus geometries
British designer Lara Bohinc looked to the geometric forms of planetary orbits when creating this table collection, designed to express "the simplicity of Bauhaus design". More
V&A exhibition explores the "all-pervasive" legacy of Christian Dior
An exhibition exploring the work and enduring legacy of fashion designer Christian Dior opens on Saturday at London's V&A museum. More
Volvo creates Living Seawall to combat pollution and promote biodiversity
Volvo has installed an environmentally friendly seawall along the coast of Sydney's harbour that aims to improve biodiversity and water quality in the area. More
Viktor & Rolf pairs delicate dresses with bold slogans in Spring Summer 2019 couture
Dutch fashion house Viktor & Rolf aimed to show the "expressive power of clothing" in its latest haute couture show, which featured romantic-style dresses with kitsch slogans. More
Teenage Engineering releases a "poor man's" modular synthesiser system
Stockholm-based studio Teenage Engineering has created a portable modular system that aims to offer a cheaper alternative to a regular analogue synth. More
Northern's second range of homeware features a watering can and a torch
Norwegian furniture and homeware brand Northern has introduced 12 new designs to its collection, including a daybed, a watering can and a flashlight. More
Timorous Beasties' wallpaper series features totemic patterns
Glaswegian design studio Timorous Beasties has created a "dramatic and vibrant" wallpaper collection featuring damask-inspired, totemic patterns. More
Nendo designs crystal trays and accessories for Atelier Swarovski Home
Flat-cut crystals traditionally used in chandeliers feature in this collection of crystal trays and homeware accessories by Japanese studio Nendo for Atelier Swarovski Home. More
Iris van Herpen explores human-animal hybrids in Shift Souls couture collection
Iris van Herpen looked to advances in DNA engineering and female forms in mythology when imagining this sculptural couture collection. More
Raeburn announces new name and logo for brand's 10th anniversary
Swiss design duo Régis Tosetti and Simon Palmieri have rebranded luxury menswear brand Christopher Raeburn and introduced a new logo that references the company's heritage. More
Pokémon launches scholarship programme for Royal College of Art students
The Pokémon Company has joined forces with the Royal College of Art to award two students full-fee scholarships to "support the creation and exploration of innovative art and design". More
Plastic is surprise trend on catwalks for London Fashion Week Men's Autumn Winter 2019
Plastic was all over the catwalks during the latest men's edition of London Fashion Week, but not everyone had the environment in mind. We look at five examples, with some labels using virgin plastic and others opting for recycled. More
World's first Vegan Fashion Week to launch in Los Angeles
The world's first Vegan Fashion Week will be debuting in Los Angeles on 1 February, with an opening party at the city's Natural History Museum. More
Xandra van der Eijk's installation explores feelings of ecological grief
A series of 3D-printed models of the foot of a receding glacier in Switzerland feature in this installation by Dutch designer Xandra van der Eijk, which examines the notion of ecological grief. More