The Restricted Collection

Karl-Anthony Towns is the subject of fresh NBA discussion, with coverage touching on how the league's second apron rules have shaped player markets. In related comments, guard Bruce Brown said the second apron was the most common excuse teams gave for his thin free-agent market, and a champion reflected on what winning the title felt like. Fans are debating how the new collective bargaining agreement restricts roster building and player movement.

Designer Gabriela Hearst dedicated her Spring 2027 collection to the women of Afghanistan, according to WWD. The show framed her new season around remembering women whose rights have been severely restricted under Taliban rule, continuing Hearst's practice of weaving social and political themes into her fashion presentations.