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Props to Posh Spice…
Victoria Beckham has been named the U.K.’s most successful entrepreneur. The superstar-turned-fashion designer has secured the top spot on the 2014 list due to her namesake company’s strong sales and job creations. In the five years since its launch, the Victoria Beckham label has gone from a £1 million turnover to £30 million turnover and now employs 100 people. [Telegraph]
Taylor’s New York…
It’s been a big day for Taylor Swift. Not only did she launch her new album,1989, but she has also become the newest ambassador for tourism in New York. The Pennsylvania native moved to the city earlier this year and is evidently loving her time here—she wrote a song about the city, titled “Welcome to New York,” which appears on 1989. [Time]
Kering and LCF go green…
Kering, parent company to the likes of Gucci, Balenciaga, and Bottega Veneta, has signed a deal with the London College of Fashion to encourage students to explore ethical and sustainable fashion. The company, which will award two $50,000 grants per year, hopes to “inspire the next generation to act and become the change-makers we will need to address our future challenges.” [BritishVogue]
Next-level wearable tech…
Is smart fabric the next step in wearable technology? Perhaps. BeBop Sensors has developed a smart fabric sensor with the ability to track location, movement, pressure, and more. The sensors are still in the very early stages, though, so it’s not likely that we’ll be seeing this technology in your local Zara any time soon. [Engadget]
Gossip, girl…
Despite what we learned in high school, a new study has shown that it may actually be good to gossip. Researchers have concluded that gossiping is a great way for people to “learn about their social environment from other people’s experiences” and enables us to “formulate more accurate expectations for the future.” [Today]
