Lehman Exec Sells $13m Mansion to Wife for $100

Former Lehman Brothers chief executive officer Richard Fuld transfered the $13.75 million dollar home he shared with his wife into her name, and Florida real-estate records show that Kathleen Fuld 'bought' the...

Skirts for Men Trend Hits Runways in Paris and Milan

In an unstable economic climate where retail stores are faltering and restructuring their entire business models (or closing entirely), it seems an unlikely time for designers to attempt to introduce skirts into the...

Gut Instinct More Accurate than Deliberated Decisions

A new study published in the Journal of Consumer Research has found that people who deliberate are less likely to make consistent and accurate decisions.  Those who make snap judgments based on their gut...

Kanye West Unveils Louis Vuitton Trainers at Paris Fashion Week

Kanye West recenly announced his plans to quit rapping and begin designing for Louis Vuitton, and we caught a glimpse of his inaugural creation at the LV fashion show in Paris on January 22, 2009.  West...

Paris Men's Fashion Week Schedule and Highlights

Paris Men's Fashion Week runs January 22 through January 25, immediately after Milan Men's Fashion Week wraps on January 21.  Paris Haute Couture shows begin on January 26.The full schedule: "Thursday January...

Fashion at the Inaugural Balls and Michelle Obama's Dress

The new President and First Lady had a full dance card on Inauguration Day, with 10 official balls to attend. Michelle Obama opted for an ivory Jason Wu one-shouldered chiffon gown, which was adorned with organza...

Michelle Obama Dress and Inauguration Day Fashion

The inauguration of Barack Obama has drawn millions of people to Capitol Hill, as well as the most enigmatic figures in politics and popular culture.  For some, this day not only represents a transfer of...

Second Bird Flu Death in China This year

A woman has died in China from the H5N1 strain of bird flu, the second death this year.  Zhang lived in Jinan, Shandong Province and was 27 years old; it is unknown how long she had the virus for or where she...

Blue Monday Darkened by Economy and Weather

Blue Monday falls on the third Monday of January and is widely considered to be the most depressing day of the year.  The barrage of cold weather, stacks of unpaid Christmas bills and failed New Year's...

Michelle Obama's Eyebrows Make News Headlines

Since we don't yet know what Michelle Obama will wear to the inaugural ball, reporters are honing in on the subtle nuances of her eyebrow maintenance.  The soon-to-be First Lady was criticized during the...

List of Recalled Peanut Butter Products From Salmonella Outbreak

Peanut butter products are being recalled after a salmonella outbreak sickened hundreds of people across the US.  The Peanut Butter Corporation of America, or PCA, has been identified as the source of the...