#Breadcrumbs January 26th, 2018

From VR movies and the NIKE Air Force 1 reimagined, to Blue Planet II and Maison Margiela, we’ve got some great links in store for you this week.

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NEWS & BUSINESS

• Here’s what you should know about the secret memo that’s causing such a media frenzy.
• The Communist Party in China is censoring women who want to organize or reach out to the #MeToo movement.
• Thanks to Trump, the “Doomsday Clock” ticked forward 30 seconds, to 2 minutes to midnight.
• Does being an optimist mean you might live longer? Yes. See who those people are. #glasshalffull
• Sadly, the Middle East peace talks have been disrupted.

FASHION

• We’re obsessed with “The 1 Reimagined Collection” from Nike that was designed by women, for women. #girlpower ?
• After much criticism in 2017 for their campaign video, Abercrombie & Fitch has the internet shook after confirming their rebrand is actually working. #callitacomeback
• Maison Margiela gave us “to infinity and beyond” intergalactic vibes with this season’s Artisanal Show at their Paris HQ.
• Congrats are in order for Gap. The company is the 1st and only U.S. retailer to make Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index.
• These ultra-rare photos featuring Andy Warhol, Gianni Versace, and more celebrities, prove Helmut Newton’s #ICONIC status will never die.
• We bet you’ve noticed the fashioned frenzy of streetwear and cryptocurrency in 2017, but here’s a take on why the uprise is so important today.

ART & CULTURE

• Take a look inside the first digital art auction where the digital art world met memes and bitcoin.
• After 25 years, Maya Angelou and Jean-Michel Basquiat’s children’s book “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me At All” remains relevant to the young and old.
• A force unstoppable — The Second Annual Women’s March brought out four million marchers around the world.
• Calling all Stranger Things fans: Finn Wolfhard will flex his bad boy skills in the new film adaptation of Goldfinch. Keep an eye out.
• Fishin’ for a new show? Dive into Blue Planet II for an impressive look under the sea. #yourewelcome

• Whoever said “loneliness was a good thing”, lied. Here are the facts.

TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE

• Do your research, and don’t get conned into “basic economy” fares without reading this first.
• Google Chrome is as woke as ever with this new plug-in that autocorrects the phrase “racially charged” to “racist”.
• Looks like the battle between future and traditional films begun after a VR movie lands a 7-figure deal at Sundance.
• Thanks to Yondr, venues can now lock ticket-holders out of their smartphones during shows. Entertainment: 1, Fans: 0.
• Reddit reveals easy-to-use applications that let people face-swap celebrities and porn stars, creating fake celebrity porn. #awk