Christian Dior Couture is spotlighting a new selection of office-ready pieces designed for the return to routine, focusing on refined tailoring and everyday practicality. Under the theme "A Refreshed Routine," the house highlights key wardrobe elements such as blazers, handbags and other workday accessories, presented as versatile essentials for contemporary office dressing. The curated range spans several categories, including womenswear, menswear, jewelry, baby collections and home items, which are featured on the official Dior website, where clients can explore additional looks and product details. Dior is also promoting related services for this offering, including boutique appointments, complimentary shipping and signature gift boxing, to support in-store and online shopping experiences for the new season. By ML. Photo(s)/Christian Dior Couture

Givenchy has introduced a curated selection from its Fall Winter 2026 collection, presenting wardrobe essentials across ready-to-wear and accessories. The lineup highlights tailored poplin shirts, denim essentials, and signature bags, focusing on versatile pieces designed for daily wear during the upcoming season. Women’s items include selected ready-to-wear looks and key handbags from the Fall Winter 2026 range, available through Givenchy’s online boutique and retail network. The men’s offering features coordinating denim and shirting pieces, alongside signature bags, extending the seasonal essentials concept across the full collection. By ML. Photo(s)/Givenchy

Burberry has unveiled a seasonal edit of bags in deep chocolate tones combined with its signature House Check, focusing on designs that can move from everyday use to more formal settings. The collection includes compact crossbody options and larger tote silhouettes, all styled to emphasise the brand’s heritage patterns and structured shapes for the months ahead. Customers can shop bags from the new selection on the company’s website. The range is also available through Burberry boutiques, with additional support offered via Burberry services and an online store locator for regional availability. By ML. Photo(s)/Burberry

Chanel is spotlighting a complete Gabrielle Chanel perfuming ritual that blends body care and fragrance for hair and body, built around floral and solar notes. The line includes a body oil and body cream designed to moisturize the skin, followed by a fragrance primer that prepares it for scent layering. The ritual is completed with a choice between Gabrielle Chanel L’EAU Eau de Toilette, which features fresh, fruity notes, and Gabrielle Chanel ESSENCE Eau de Parfum, which offers a warmer trail, giving users multiple ways to tailor their fragrance routine. For more details on the fragrance collection, visit Chanel online. By ML. Photo(s)/CHANEL

Swiss fashion house Akris has introduced a fall 2026 collection created in collaboration with Colombian textile artist Olga de Amaral, expanding the label’s longstanding use of woven horsehair into a broader exploration of textile and form. Akris first highlighted woven horsehair with its Ai bag in 2009, combining a trapezoidal silhouette with origami-like folds to show the material’s strength and subtle sheen. Horsehair is also a recurring element in the work of Olga de Amaral, whose tapestries and sculptural textiles are known for their structural depth and surface texture. For the new collection, Akris creative director Albert Kriemler has translated motifs from Amaral’s practice into ready-to-wear pieces and accessories, continuing a dialogue he has followed for many years with the now 94-year-old artist. By ML. Photo(s)/Akris

Churchill Downs will open the 2027 Road to the Kentucky Derby and Road to the Kentucky Oaks this Saturday, launching the qualifying season with the return of live racing in Louisville. The week’s program features Twilight Thursday, First Responders Day on Friday and live racing through Sunday at Churchill Downs. Saturday’s card includes the Iroquois (GIII) and the Pocahontas (GIII), the first points races on the respective roads to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. Past contenders underscore the significance of these early stakes. Sandman earned his first qualifying point with a fifth-place finish in the Iroquois before winning the Arkansas Derby and finishing seventh in the 2025 Kentucky Derby. Serengeti Empress announced her potential with a record 19 1/2-length victory in the Pocahontas ahead of her triumph in the 2019 Kentucky Oaks. Churchill Downs is also promoting upcoming events and ticket opportunities. A Downs After Dark program themed around Oktoberfest is scheduled for September 19, and select 2027 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks tickets, including dining experiences, reserved seating and infield general admission two-day packages, are on sale through the official Kentucky Derby site. Racegoers can also use the Churchill Downs Racetrack mobile app, available for iPhone and Android, to follow entries, wagering information and event details throughout the season. By ML. Photo(s)/Churchill Downs

There's no shortage of places to dance in Miami, but few places feel quite as alive as Hoy Como Ayer on Calle Ocho. Beginning Thursday, September 10, Salsa & Sip will make its second return to Hoy Como Ayer, continuing every Thursday through November 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. Designed for all experience levels, the lively series invites guests to learn the basics of salsa, indulge in Cuban-inspired bites and sip on a complimentary drink inside one of Little Havana's most storied music venues. After a successful first season, chef-owner Michael Beltran's Ariete Hospitality Group has once again partnered with Miami Bucketlisters to bring the weekly celebration of Latin music, dance and nightlife back to Calle Ocho. Manny Robas of Club Salsa Z will lead the one-hour salsa class, welcoming solo dancers, first-timers or seasoned salseros. The Thursday series kicks off a busy weekend of Latin music and nightlife programming at Holy Como Ayer, with Latin Fever Fridays running from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. and alternating Sabrosura Saturdays beginning at 9 p.m. On Fridays, music starts at 9 p.m., with Hoy Como Ayer music director and Ear Candy Music's Andres "Cucu" Morales behind vinyl selection, alongside Mario "El Gato" Espinosa on timbales. Saturdays alternate between Sabrosura Saturdays and live band performances throughout the season, keeping the energy alive well into the night. Guests can also enjoy the late-night happy hour from 10 p.m. to close. The spicy programming carries forward the rich, musical legacy of Hoy Como Ayer, a beloved Calle Ocho institution that has been bringing together music cocktails, food and community since 1999. The $25 general admission tickets for Salsa & Sip can be purchased in advance here or at the door, and are subject to availability. Tickets for Saturday's live performances can be purchased here. Come for the salsa, stay for the music and experience the enduring spirit of Calle Ocho at Hoy Como Ayer. By ML Staff. Photo Credits: Holy Como Ayer

Ball & Chain is introducing Candlelight Concerts, a new live music series that will transform the Miami venue's outdoor Pineapple Stage into an intimate, candlelit performance space. The series will combine live music with a multi-sensory setting, with candles surrounding the venue's outdoor patio during each performance. The upcoming concerts will feature tribute performances honoring José José, Bad Bunny, Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole. The first shows are scheduled for September and October, adding a new format to the long-running live music venue in Miami. The series will begin Thursday, Sept. 24, with a 7 p.m. tribute to Mexican singer José José. A second performance honoring Bad Bunny is scheduled for 9:15 p.m. that evening, with tickets available through Fever. On Thursday, Oct. 8, Candlelight Concerts will present "The Best of Frank Sinatra & Nat King Cole" at 7 p.m. and again at 9:15 p.m. The performances will take place on the Pineapple Stage as part of the candlelit concert series. Ball & Chain, located in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood, is known for its live music programming and the historic role of its Pineapple Stage. The Candlelight Concerts series adds a more intimate presentation to the venue's existing music offerings. Tickets Thursday, September 24 7:00 PM: Tribute to José José - tickets HERE 9:15 PM: Tribute to Bad Bunny - tickets HERE Thursday, October 8 7:00 PM: The Best of Frank Sinatra & Nat King Cole - tickets HERE 9:15 PM: The Best of Frank Sinatra & Nat King Cole - tickets HERE By ML Staff. Photo/Ball & Chain.

The 2026 Middle Class Summit will take place Sept. 9–10 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, bringing together more than 500 business executives, policymakers, workforce leaders, educators and other stakeholders. The event is organized by OIC of South Florida as the organization marks 25 years of work focused on workforce development and economic opportunity. The summit's theme, "Imagine. Innovate. Elevate.," reflects its focus on issues affecting the economic mobility of working families. This year's program will examine artificial intelligence and changes in the workforce, affordable housing, healthcare access and the systems that influence long-term economic advancement. The speaker lineup includes U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Broward County Mayor Mark Bogen, Broward County Administrator Monica Cepero, Broward County Transit CEO Coree Cuff Lonergan and OIC of America President and CEO Louis King. A Summit Co-Chair panel will also feature leaders from Ballard Partners, Florida Power & Light, South Florida Business Journal and Bilzin Sumberg. The event is supported by sponsors including JPMorgan Chase, Amazon, TD Bank, SouthState Bank, Uber and CareerSource South Florida. Organizers say the summit is intended to bring business leaders, policymakers and workforce professionals together to discuss approaches to expanding economic opportunity. Artificial intelligence will receive increased attention in the 2026 program, particularly its potential effects on jobs and career pathways. The agenda will also continue to address workforce development, entrepreneurship and community investment. "The middle class isn't just under pressure — it's at a genuine turning point, and the decisions being made right now about AI, housing and healthcare will determine whether working families in South Florida move forward or fall behind," said Newton B. Sanon, President & CEO of OIC of South Florida and founder of the Middle Class Summit. "For 25 years, OIC of South Florida has built pathways to opportunity for this region. This Summit is where we put the people building those pathways; business leaders, policymakers and the workforce innovators doing the work every day; in the same room, on the same clock, working toward the same outcomes." The summit follows the 2024 edition, which brought together hundreds of regional leaders for two days of panels, keynote presentations and networking. The 2026 event expands its focus on how changes in technology, housing, healthcare and workforce systems could affect the ability of working families to achieve greater economic stability. Registration is open at middleclasssummit.com, with sponsorship opportunities available for organizations interested in participating in the event. By ML Staff. Photos/OIC of South Florida.

Miami-based peer-to-peer marketplace Zèya has surpassed 100,000 downloads across iOS and Android, marking a new growth milestone for the app as it works to make direct item swapping an alternative to traditional resale. Zèya allows users to trade items ranging from fashion and electronics to books, baby products and sports equipment, with an optional cash top-up when a straight exchange does not balance. “One hundred thousand downloads is exciting because it shows that swapping can become a real habit, not a last resort,” said Mehdi Taifi, founder and CEO of Zèya. “Zèya started with a simple question: why should getting something new to you always mean buying something new?” The milestone follows a $2.45 million strategic growth round led by Storage Innovations LLC earlier this year. The funding was announced to support product development, artificial intelligence capabilities, logistics and storage integrations, and expansion into additional markets. Rather than requiring users to sell an item and then use the proceeds to make another purchase, Zèya connects people who want to trade directly. Users can browse nearby listings, swipe through available items, connect with other users and discuss potential exchanges through the app. Private groups and group chat also allow users to connect around shared interests and communities. Zèya 4.0, rolled out earlier this summer, builds on that social marketplace model with a simplified user experience. The update simplified the app’s navigation and onboarding while also streamlining the offer process after users reported that completing a swap involved too many steps. One of the main additions is an AI Listing Assistant that can generate an item’s name, description and category from an uploaded photo. Zèya 4.0 also allows users to chat before making an offer and introduces a visual balance meter designed to make the relative value of a proposed trade easier to understand. Group chat has also been added, along with expanded categories including Baby & Toddler and Sports & Outdoors. “Barter is simple in theory: I have something you want, you have something I want, and we trade,” Taifi said. “The technology should make that easier, not add friction.” With 100,000 downloads now reached, Zèya is focused on increasing the number of users and available items within local markets, creating more opportunities for nearby exchanges. The company is continuing to develop its categories and community features as it works toward its next target of one million downloads. By ML Staff. Photos/Zèya

Do you feel like nutritionists are always changing their minds? Do you want science-based information about diet but don’t know whom or what to believe? If you’re nodding in agreement, you’re not alone: More than 80% of Americans are befuddled. Yet it’s a lament that’s getting quite tiring – if you’re a nutrition scientist, that is. So much so that I refocused my career to shine scientific light on today’s critical food conversations, which have profound impacts on public health and the environment. My mantra: From farm to fork, what we eat matters. In fact, did you know that 80% of chronic diseases are preventable through modifiable lifestyle changes, and diet is the single largest contributing factor? Science says plants are better for you and our planet Scientists agree plant-based diets are better for both you and the planet.casanisa/shutterstock.com Clean eating or keto? Paleo or gluten-free? Whole 30 or vegan? Forget fad diets, because science has the answers – there is far more agreement about diet and health than you may know. The scientific report from the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, for example, concluded that a plant-based diet is best for human health and the environment alike. More than 75% of your meal should comprise vegetables, fruits and whole grains, and protein sources should include beans, peas, nuts, seeds and soy. Canada’s 2019 Food Guide is similarly plant-focused, as is Harvard’s Healthy Eating Plate, while Brazil emphasizes foods “mainly of plant origin.” These guidelines and others also stress the importance of limiting processed and ultra-processes foods. There’s also consensus from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and others that plant-based diets are more sustainable, largely due to the high energy inputs and environmental damage of livestock. While it may sound like a fad, a “plant-based” diet has been studied for decades. Awareness escalated as it addresses two urgent public health challenges: the chronic disease epidemic and the climate change crisis. It’s a win-win for human health and the environment. Plant-based diets can be adapted to suit your taste preferences, traditions and cultures, as the Blue Zones, or regions of the world where people typically live longer than average and with fewer chronic diseases, indicate. If science has the keys to a health-promoting, disease-preventing, planet-saving diet, why are people so confused? A closer look will arm you with the skills to sort fact from fiction. There’s money in confusion Celebrity junk science is an obvious player. It might even be cloaked in scrubs, like Dr. Oz – though chastised by the Senate for his quackery. (Physicians, in general, have little to no training in nutrition.) Celebrities garner enormous platforms, often clouding the truth (or drowning it completely); the deal between Netflix and Gwyneth Paltrow, whose company Goop was sued over a certain jade egg, suggests that science is losing the battle. One needn’t be a celebrity to hold sway, however. A list of the Top 100 influencers showed that most were bloggers or athletes with no expertise. (None were scientists.) These voices gain considerable traction on social media. Health Feedback, a network of scientists who review the accuracy of online content, conducted a study with the Credibility Coalition and found a minority of articles received a positive rating, with most “exaggerating the benefits and harms of various foods.” Traditional media don’t always shed light, alas. Single-study sensationalism is ubiquitous – for example, glyphosate in oats, coconut oil and weight, coffee causing cancer – and findings lack context. And science journalism has taken a hit, and is perhaps why CNN interviewed an anti-science zealot. Or why the Los Angeles Times tweeted that there’s a “growing belief” about the health benefits of celery juice. (Pro tip: It’s not a thing.) Surrounding the din of bogus dietary advice and media hype is a backdrop of science denialism, which legitimizes anti-science when espoused from top levels of government. Science illiteracy also plays a role. Nonetheless, there are knowledge gaps: 57% of Americans have never seen the dietary illustration from the U.S. Deparment of Agriculture called MyPlate or know little about it, and 63% reported it was hard to recognize sustainable choices. Shoppers also claimed that identifying healthy food was difficult (11%) or moderate (61%). Unsurprising, perhaps, since 48% looked to crowded food packages for guidance: Some labels are meaningful while others are little more than marketing. (All natural, anyone?) Indeed, powerful food and agriculture lobbies still exert influence on dietary guidelines and obscure the science. Through all of this, I believe the nutrition science community has tacitly contributed by failing to participate collectively in the public discourse. Nor have we adequately defended our discipline when attacked, whether by journalists, physicians or food writers. Changing the conversation Potent societal powers create a culture of nutrition confusion that not only obfuscate the truth about diet, they undermine science as a whole. Three steps will help eaters navigate this rocky terrain. Begin by asking critical questions when digesting diet news. Does the writer have an advanced degree in nutrition, or does she or he have expertise in science journalism? Are there references to peer-reviewed studies or scientific organizations? Is the source credible? Are miracle cures or quick results promised? Are there expensive price tags for magic bullets? Does it sound like clickbait? Questioning the who-what-where-why-how is paramount. Second, remember that what flits through our newsfeeds often comes via algorithms that enable news to careen through our echo chambers and elicit confirmation bias, factual or not. Offline, too, we are more likely to share beliefs with friends and family, our tribe. Getting curious about what you eat and why it matters beyond your comfort zone is necessary: You may need to “unlearn what you have learned.” Finally, try this on for size: Nutrition. Isn’t. Confusing. We all have cherished traditions and values – what we eat isn’t just about the science. (At least, I hope not.) But it is time to learn the fundamental food and nutrition facts that will inspire you to harness the power of food to promote health, prevent disease and protect the planet. Change is possible – and the truth is out there. Words by P.K. Newby Adjunct Associate Professor of Nutrition, Harvard University. Special thanks to The Conversation for republishing rights. Image header by Brooke Lark/Unsplash

Miami Living's picks for sports events from September 9–16, featuring Marlins baseball, Hurricanes and FIU football, Inter Miami soccer and BKFC action across South Florida. Here are the top games and sporting events to catch this week. Photo Credit: Nemesia Production/Unsplash Miami Marlins Miami Marlins vs. New York Mets — September 9 Purchase Tickets The Marlins close their home series against the Mets at loanDepot park. This late-season National League East matchup gives Miami another opportunity to strengthen its postseason position against a familiar divisional opponent. Miami Hurricanes Miami Hurricanes 2026 Football Season Tickets — September 9 Purchase Tickets The season-ticket package covers all seven Hurricanes home games at Hard Rock Stadium, beginning with the September 10 home opener against Florida A&M at 8 p.m. Miami enters its first home week following a 45-6 win at Stanford, powered by Darian Mensah’s five touchdown passes and Malachi Toney’s school-record 234 receiving yards. Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship BKFC 93: Leonardo Perdomo vs. Bear Hill — September 11 Purchase Tickets BKFC 93 begins at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. The main event pairs unbeaten heavyweight Leonardo Perdomo, who enters with an 11-0 record, against Bear Hill in one of South Florida’s biggest combat sports cards of the week. FIU Panthers FIU Panthers vs. Buffalo Bulls — September 12 Purchase Tickets FIU hosts its 2026 home opener against Buffalo at Pitbull Stadium. The game also marks the program’s 25th-season celebration, giving the Panthers their first opportunity to play before the home crowd after opening the campaign on the road at USF. Inter Miami CF Inter Miami CF vs. Nashville SC — September 12 Purchase Tickets Inter Miami hosts Nashville SC at Nu Stadium in an important Eastern Conference matchup. Miami’s star-heavy lineup has plenty to answer after Nashville won their August meeting 4-1, adding a rematch storyline to one of the week’s headline soccer games. Inter Miami CF II Inter Miami CF II vs. Huntsville City FC — September 13 Purchase Tickets Inter Miami CF II closes its home schedule against Huntsville City FC at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. Miami’s developing players will look to reverse the season series after Huntsville won the first two meetings, giving the finale a clear competitive target. By ML Staff. Photos courtesy of each featured team in this story