A company in the Netherlands is utilizing what would otherwise be wasted food to create vegan leather. Fruitleather receives free leftover mangoes from the quality control sector of a Dutch fruit company and breaks it down to a puree to be turned into a durable, cruelty-free leather alternative.
Watch: Vegan leather made out of mangoes
Department store apologizes for selling child's party dress called "Lollita"
UK-based department store chain John Lewis & Partners has stopped selling a child's party dress style called "Lollita" and made a brief public apology. Manufactured by Chi Chi London, the "Lollita" dress was sold in 3 year-11 years sizes. According to the description, "This dress is sure to become a partywear favourite … this pretty… READ THE REST
Chinese brand in trouble for selling little kids shirts with "Welcome to hell" and "Let me touch you" prints
Chinese clothing company JNBY is in trouble for selling little kids shirts printed with a pattern of grim reaper doodles, the words "Welcome to hell" and "Let me touch you" and other creepy art. Apparently this isn't the first, er, controversial design that the company has offered. From BBC News: For example, a black coat… READ THE REST
Haruki Murakami on one of his favorite t-shirts
Record collector (and author) Haruki Murakami also has a penchant for t-shirts. Writing in the New Yorker, he comments on how he "amassed more t-shirts than I can store" and reveals one of his favorites, seen above. From the New Yorker: This T-shirt has a straightforward message: "i put ketchup on my ketchup." Now, that's… READ THE REST
Impress anyone who comes over with a futuristic lamp like this on your desk
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Whether it's your bedroom, kitchen, or guest bathroom, getting your hands on the right decor to give off the vibe you want can be tricky, not to mention expensive. But instead of… READ THE REST
Record flawless video of your favorite activities with this all-digital WiFi camera
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Going into the physical world after being cooped up inside for so long is already a beautiful thing, even without any bells or whistles attached. But it's pleasant to augment your… READ THE REST
This USB-C Pocket Projector will change at-home movie nights forever
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. These last couple of years, staying in on Friday nights has become more and more normal. And why not? At home, you have access to all your favorite gadgets, streaming services, comfy… READ THE REST
