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1. Fredrik Linifors Wins Mayfair Shucking Final, Will Represent England in Galway

   Fredrik Linifors won the Speed Shucking Oyster Open in Mayfair and will represent England next weekend at the World Oyster Opening Championship in

2. Ferrari Gives Rear Passengers Real Space With the Purosangue

   Ferrari’s Purosangue prioritizes rear occupants with rear-hinged doors and fixed bucket seats. It uses a front-mid 6.5 L V12 and weighs 4,784 lbs.

3. Talia Byre Tightens Tailoring Around Bridal Codes, Sharpens Ready-to-Wear Identity

   Lipkin-Connor turns pre-nuptial fittings into Spring 2027 rules, pairing ivory tailoring and corseted minidresses with bold color pops and

4. Yuhan Wang Transforms Boudoir Attire Into Oneiric Sleep-State Reverie

   Wang’s Spring 2027 show staged a hypnagogic runway, turning lingerie and nightwear into skewed, object-laden dreampieces.

5. Art Coast Food & Wine Festival Brings Chefs Together, Bolsters Saugatuck's Fall Calendar

   The inaugural Art Coast Food & Wine Festival runs November 5-7, spotlighting local chefs with talks, demos and collaboration dinners in Saugatuck.

6. Jeremy Clarkson Is Selling Three Grand Tour Cars, They Will Be Auctioned In November

   Clarkson will auction three Grand Tour cars at Iconic Auctioneers' NEC sale on Nov 14-15, all offered with no reserve.

7. House Passes Bill Requiring AM Radios in New Cars, Forcing EV Makers to Add Them

   The House approved the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, moving a mandate for AM receivers closer to law.

8. Low‑Mile Used EVs Cut Prices by Thousands, Buyers Must Check Battery Health

   Lightly used EVs can sell for thousands less than new models, but buyers should confirm battery condition and warranty coverage before buying.

9. 2026 Ford Ranger Raptor Revealed Before 40,000-Mile Long-Term Test

   Early exterior photos show the 2026 Ranger Raptor as it enters a 40,000-mile long-term test; the truck carried an as-tested price of ₦60,415.

10. Revel Turns Warm-Ups Into Reckoning, Company Chordelia Confronts Aging

    At the Byre, Kally Lloyd-Jones and Steinvör Palsson convert dressing-room rituals into a comic, elegiac study of bodies that still remember dance.

11. 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora Lists on Bring a Trailer, Highlights Forgotten V‑8 Flagship

    A pristine 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora with a 4.0‑L V‑8 and 8,000 miles is listed on Bring a Trailer. The auction ends September 23.

12. Pauline Dujancourt Posts Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Gallery, Eight Looks Live

    Pauline Dujancourt's Spring 2027 ready-to-wear appears online as an eight-look gallery, with grid and filmstrip viewing and links to other RTW shows.

13. Travelers Get Comfortable Pants That Still Look Put Together

    Editors tested dozens of travel-ready trousers and recommend stretch jeans, pull-on flares, utility cuts and linen blends that fly well and pack

14. Editors Consolidate Fall Book Lists, Helping Readers Prioritise Picks

    A weekly literary digest collects one edited fall reading list and concise reviews on multilingual fiction, Wagner at Bayreuth, AI, and nonfiction.

15. Pangolin Shield Pavilion Brings Police Shields To London Design Festival

    A Pangolin Shield pavilion capped with police shields stood on The Strand, one of London Design Festival's most visible installations this week.

16. Lauren Manoogian Debuts Metal-Woven Textiles, Broadens Fit and Menswear Appeal

    The New York knitwear label introduced three metal-woven fabrics and relaxed 'first real jeans,' shifting knits into a textured supporting role.

17. Paolo Carzana Unveils Eight Looks for Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear

    Paolo Carzana presented an eight-look Spring 2027 ready-to-wear collection, listed alongside Spring 2027 shows by Mowalola and Sharon Wauchob.

18. Readers Share Mountain Routes That Deliver Quiet Views And Local Food

    Travelers nominated lesser-known European mountain trips, from Swiss funiculars to Pyrenean market towns. Send a Germany tip to win a £200 voucher.

19. Weekend Diners Can Sample Five Global Cuisines Without Leaving Lagos

    Five Lagos restaurants offer Lebanese, Mexican, Jamaican, Arabic and five-way Asian menus, meals priced ₦15,000, ₦30,000.

20. Sharon Wauchob Presents Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear, Defines Season Offering

    Sharon Wauchob has unveiled a ready-to-wear collection for Spring 2027, establishing the label's offering for the season.

21. Mary Timby Turns Lisdoonvarna Romance Into Travel Business

    After meeting Jason Mangan at Lisdoonvarna's Matchmaker Bar, Colorado native Mary Timby went viral and now runs trips to the festival.

22. Taryn Simon Frames Injustice as Systemic in Guggenheim Exhibition

    At the Guggenheim, Taryn Simon assembles spy tales and archives into a detective narrative that removes individual blame, leaving accountability

23. Buffalo Parade Recasts Lower Manhattan As Site Of Indigenous Remembrance

    A procession of 40 life‑size buffalo puppets redirected public sites on Sept. 18 to honor 38 Dakota men executed in 1862.

24. Living in Airbnbs for a Year Revealed How to Cut Costs and Choose Stays

    After 365 days in Airbnbs across 30 states, a writer shares actionable booking rules: use filters, book long stays, and message hosts for better

25. Swarovski Debuts Classica at Fifth Avenue Cocktail, Draws A-List Guests

    The brand marked the release of Swarovski Classica with a Fifth Avenue cocktail, showcasing jewelry, crystal accessories and celebrity attendees.

26. Hyundai Enlarges Ioniq 5 Battery, Adding 50 Miles of Range and Faster Charging

    Hyundai’s 2025 Ioniq 5 upgrades both battery packs, delivering about 50 extra miles of highway range, quicker DC charging and NACS ports.

27. September Balances Warm Seas and Fewer Crowds for Visiting Greece

    September brings warm water, frequent ferries and thinner crowds for island-hopping; late May to early June and April suit sightseeing.

28. Chevy Raises 2027 Silverado 1500 Prices, Adds New V‑8s and Tech

    Chevrolet pushed the 2027 Silverado 1500 starting price to $41,395 and added two new V‑8s, a diesel option and upgraded technology; sales begin late

29. Olivo Barbieri Debuts in Türkiye, Recasts Nine Ancient Cities

    Borusan Contemporary opens Sept 19, 2026 with Olivo Barbieri’s first Türkiye solo and a new series on nine ancient cities, alongside Haunted on

30. Audi Delays Next A4, Sets Production For March 2029 After VW SSP Slips

    Audi has moved the next A4's start of production to March 2029, highlighting ongoing delays with Volkswagen's SSP electric platform.

31. Ford Loses NACTOY Truck Spot as F-150 Misses 2027 Shortlist

    NACTOY's 2027 truck shortlist excludes the Ford F-150, leaving Silverado, Sierra, Ram 1500 TRX SRT and Slate Truck as contenders.

32. Maserati Plans EV Grand Tourer and SUV Built by JAC With Huawei Tech

    Maserati is reportedly using Huawei software and JAC manufacturing for two EVs, with bodywork made in China and final assembly in Italy.

33. Northern Roots Opens Britain’s Largest Urban Farm, Gives Oldham Residents Food, Arts and Health Hub

    Northern Roots opens on 19 September a 65-hectare Oldham site as Britain’s largest urban farm, adding food, arts and nature-based health programmes.

34. Fran Silvestre Completes Cylindrical House in Las Rozas, Emphasising 'Calm, Continuous' Geometry

    A sculptural cluster of cylindrical forms defines a new Madrid home, the "calm, continuous" House in Las Rozas completed by Fran Silvestre

35. Romance Novels Filled Sex-Education Gaps Left by Schools and Churches

    After abstinence-only lessons left gaps, romance fiction became many readers' practical guide to anatomy, desire and consent.

36. Waymo Expands Into Singapore, Plans Public Rides In 2028

    Waymo will deploy Jaguar I-PACE EVs to Singapore for 2027 mapping and intends to begin offering rides to the public through its app in 2028.

37. Public Gains Free Access as Royal Exchange Opens Costume Exhibition

    Mythic Reinvention displays selections from the theatre's 25,000-piece costume archive, free and on view until 15 November.

38. Tom Pearson Debuts 10,000 Rivets, Gives Retailers New Riveted Aluminium Displays

    At London Design Festival Pearson unveiled 10,000 Rivets, a debut furniture and lighting line that uses rivets as both fasteners and surface detail.

39. House Of Lords Drops Tie Rule, Ends A Visible Marker Of Formality

    Peers adopted a 'business attire' standard that removes the tie requirement for men. Savile Row tailors and commentators are split on the meaning.

40. H&M Studio Frames Fall 2026 Around Structure and Sensuality

    Ann-Sofie Johansson’s Fall 2026 Studio collection set precise tailoring against lace and satin in a Nick Knight ShowStudio production that mixed live