Sonam Kapoor has been named Dior’s global ambassador, becoming the first South Asian to hold the role.

Renowned for her role in ‘Neerja’ and her influence as a global fashion icon, Kapoor will represent Dior’s womenswear collections designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri.

This partnership celebrates elegance and modernity in high fashion, as Kapoor continues to inspire in both the fashion and film industries, with her return to acting also highly anticipated.

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Celebrated Japanese artist Takashi Murakami has launched ‘Ohana Hatake,’ his debut footwear brand, blending his iconic flower motifs with new designs.

The collection’s name, which means “field of flowers” in Japanese, celebrates Murakami’s signature aesthetic, with the first releases featuring the Ohana Full-Bloom slides in “Apricot” and “Raspberry Rose” colorways.

Murakami shared, “I am pursuing an expression that explores the very relationship between American and Japanese cultures. I would love it if those who wear these sandals could sense how this team managed to craft something wonderful out of my quirky, off-the-mark ideas.”

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The Tokyo government has introduced an AI-powered dating app, ‘Tokyo Enmusubi,’ to help singles find partners based on shared values.

Available for residents or commuters over 18, the app requires users to undergo an interview, submit identification, and answer 110 questions to ensure serious matches.

This initiative aims to address Japan’s declining birthrate by supporting singles from meeting to marriage, with membership costing 11,000 yen ($77) for two years.