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The Hidden Influence Behind 1970s American Preppy Compared with European Trends of the Time

The Hidden Influence Behind 1970s American Preppy Compared with European Trends of the Time

A look into 1970s American preppy style, exploring how it stood as a quiet rebellion against the loud, chaotic fashion trends emerging from Europe.

6 refugees speak out as UN-backed treaty to help people fleeing war and persecution marks 75 years

6 refugees speak out as UN-backed treaty to help people fleeing war and persecution marks 75 years

The U.N. refugee agency is marking the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention

Why 1950s American Teen Fashion Almost Looked Completely Different

Why 1950s American Teen Fashion Almost Looked Completely Different

Before poodle skirts and leather jackets, a bolder, more rebellious style vied for the soul of the American teenager. Here’s why it lost.

How the Sportswear of 1970s American Preppy Quietly Shaped What Came Next

How the Sportswear of 1970s American Preppy Quietly Shaped What Came Next

Explore how the functional, understated sportswear of 1970s preppy culture became a dominant force, influencing decades of American fashion.

How 1950s New Look Fashion Outlasted Three Style Cycles That Should Have Killed It

How 1950s New Look Fashion Outlasted Three Style Cycles That Should Have Killed It

Explore how Christian Dior's 1950s New Look, a symbol of post-war glamour, defied decades of fashion rebellion to remain a timeless ideal.

Why 1960s Mod Borrowed Its Most Famous Silhouette From an Earlier Decade

Why 1960s Mod Borrowed Its Most Famous Silhouette From an Earlier Decade

Discover the surprising link between 1960s Mod fashion and the 1920s, and why the rebellious spirit of one era inspired the other.

World shares are mixed, while South Korea’s Kospi sinks nearly 11% on heavy selling of chipmakers

World shares are mixed, while South Korea’s Kospi sinks nearly 11% on heavy selling of chipmakers

South Korea's Kospi index has plunged nearly 11% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks that have been battered recently by waves of fears that the boom in artificial intelligence may be a bubble

LVMH sales tick up as US luxury demand offsets hit from Iran war

LVMH sales tick up as US luxury demand offsets hit from Iran war

By Dominique Patton PARIS, July 27 (Reuters) - Sales at luxury giant LVMH edged higher in the second quarter as strong demand from affluent U.S. shoppers helped offset weaker spending in Europe, where tourism has been hit by the Iran war.

This Day in History: France Completed a Historic Davis Cup Three-Peat

This Day in History: France Completed a Historic Davis Cup Three-Peat

The 1929 International Lawn Tennis Challenge marked the 24th edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup. This tournament was a significant event...

Why France's 1929 Davis Cup Team Still Stands Among the Greatest

Why France's 1929 Davis Cup Team Still Stands Among the Greatest

The 1929 International Lawn Tennis Challenge, now known as the Davis Cup, was a landmark event in tennis history. France emerged victorious, defeat...

Caitlin Clark’s whirlwind All-Star weekend: Meeting Obama, then lighting up the game

Caitlin Clark’s whirlwind All-Star weekend: Meeting Obama, then lighting up the game

Caitlin Clark had a memorable weekend that started with meeting former President Barack Obama and ended with a stellar effort in her first traditional All-Star Game

Tour de France 2026: How to Watch the Final Stage and Full Schedule for U.S. Viewers

Tour de France 2026: How to Watch the Final Stage and Full Schedule for U.S. Viewers

Tour de France 2026: How to Watch the Final Stage and Full Schedule for U.S. Viewers