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Hot Topics | December 18th

Industry

Ricardo continues to evolve the classic British brand, giving nods to classic icons married with a street-wear/avant garde twist.

Burger King UK is on fire with their social media. This week they posted an Instagram urging consumers to shop small restaurants instead. It was a very powerful statement.Fashion

I love when brands do unexpected mash ups

Ever wonder what engagement ring shopping at Cartier is like?

Food/Drink

Missing some good NYC eats right about now! For those who are still in NYC and having unconventional Christmas’s this year, Eater posted a holiday restaurant guide for what will be open Christmas Day in NYC.

Meals from elite urban restaurants (e.g. NY’s Eleven Madison Park and Chicago’s restaurant group One Off Hospitality) are traveling long distances to reach customers. The pandemic has introduced limitations on in-person eating and plenty of suburban diners have found themselves too far removed from metropolis taste/look/feel and vibes to cease the opportunity. So, city restaurateurs are developing inventive methods to get their sort after meals into the hands of suburban consumers.

Wellness

VOGUE’s Akili King hit the nail on the head when she wrote about texting fatigue during the pandemic. My PSA of the week is – if you’re not already watching The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, you really should! As a longtime Real Housewives fan, I swear the new city and cast are completely bonkers – to put it lightly and in The Cut’s terms. Check out just a wee bit of the drama and crazy storylines in this piece!

Lifestyle

Seth Rogan’s new quarantine ceramics skills have made my week!

How did 2020 affect what we're giving to each other this holiday season

Business

Cooper Hewitt, the Smithsonian Design Museum, has acquired the hijab and interracial couple emoji.

Humor

Check this out for a good laugh –a message penned by Joe Biden’s cat.

The 20 Phrases That Defined 2020. What a year it’s been!