Posts made in April 2025

Letting Go Without Regret

Finding Peace in Your Senior Pet’s Final Chapter

As a pet parent, one of the hardest decisions you may face is determining when it’s time to let go of your beloved furry friend. Your pet has likely been by your side through life’s ups and downs, providing unconditional love and companionship. However, as they enter their senior years, their health and quality of life may decline, leaving you wondering if it’s best to help them pass peacefully. This article provides guidance on recognizing when euthanasia may be appropriate for your senior pet, how to prepare, and how to find closure during this difficult transition. With compassion and planning, you can help your pet leave this world feeling safe, comfortable, and surrounded by love.

Recognizing When to Let Go

As pet owners, we never want to lose our companions. However, when a pet is suffering from an incurable or progressive illness, euthanasia may be the most humane option. Signs it may be time include chronic pain, unresponsiveness to medication, lack of appetite or interest in food, significant mobility issues, labored breathing, incontinence, and lack of interest in normal activities. You know your pet best – if their spark is gone and they seem to have a poor quality of life, it may be best to consult your veterinarian. They can assess your pet’s health and provide guidance on options for care.

Preparing for the Transition

Once you’ve decided to help your pet pass on, take time to plan for their final days. Consider an at-home euthanasia service if it is available in your area – this allows your pet to transition in a familiar, comforting place. For example, if you live in an area such as Richmond, VA, some veterinarians will come to your home to perform euthanasia. Give your pet their favorite foods and extra love and affection. Invite family and friends over to say goodbye. Compile photos into a remembrance album. These steps help provide closure.

The Euthanasia Process

Euthanasia is typically quick and painless. Your vet will give an injection of an overdose of an anesthetic drug, stopping your pet’s breathing and cardiac function while they are in a deep sleep. Some visible effects include loss of consciousness within seconds, lack of heartbeat, urinary/fecal release, and light muscle twitches. These are normal and confirm that the euthanasia was effective. Many vets allow you to hold your pet during the process. Take time afterward to grieve – this is likely one of the hardest losses you will experience.

Finding Closure and Comfort

Losing a beloved pet leaves a tremendous hole. Allow yourself to grieve fully. Memorialize them with a burial service, planting a garden in their honor, framing their collar or leash, or making a donation to an animal charity. Be patient with yourself – profound grief may come in waves. Share funny stories and memories of your pet with others who knew them. Cherish photos and any paw print impressions you may have. Although the pain of loss never fully goes away, these steps help provide a sense of closure. In time, the warm memories become a comfort. Consider joining a pet loss support group, either locally or online. Talking with others experiencing similar grief can help provide validation and healing. You may also take comfort in getting another pet when the time feels right – they can never replace your former companion, but a new furry friend can bring joy back into your days.

Saying goodbye to your faithful companion is devastating. However, by focusing on their comfort, thoroughly preparing, and allowing yourself to grieve fully, you can find peace in doing what is best for your cherished pet. With time, your grief will turn to gratitude for the gift of sharing your life with such a wonderful friend.

Model of the Moment

Brett Batey is pursuing a degree in International Business and Finance from UC San Diego. Brett, who was born and raised in Orange County, California, has been passionate about tennis since he was seven. In the Adidas Heritage Collection campaign, he was accompanied by Caroline Wozniacki.

In addition to modeling, Brett has a strong interest in enterprise. His entrepreneurial experience includes acquiring and reselling electronics at wholesale volume.

Following graduation, he intends to continue his modeling work while developing a career in the mortgage industry with the help of his mentor.

In his free time, Brett enjoys working out, surfing, playing tennis, and golf.

Brett Batey is represented by Wimbley Management, captured by Jeff Langlois via Vaughn Lowery's 360 MAGAZINE. — Brett Batey | Wimbley Management

Photo: Jeff Langlois

Maserati + Giorgetti

Unveil an interior collection and a Fuoriserie Grecale one-off at Milan Design Week

The Trident’s automotive excellence meets Giorgetti’s design elegance
in a partnership celebrating Italian know-how and the pursuit of innovation

‘It’s where perfection provokes power.’ – Vaughn Lowery

Maserati and Giorgetti, two symbols of Made in Italy, are proud to introduce a new collaboration at the 2025 Milan Design Week, unveiling an interior collection and a Fuoriserie Grecale one-off, creating a perfect marriage of timeless elegance and technological innovation.

This all-Italian partnership is founded upon shared values: meticulous attention to detail, the pursuit of perfection, and the desire to offer unique experiences. Both Houses embody the Italian concept of “beautiful and well-crafted,” appealing to a refined, sophisticated audience that demands uncompromising quality in a dialogue where each brand inspires the other, giving rise to new creative challenges and journeys.

“At Maserati, we have always had a deep connection with the world of interior design. Both our cars and Giorgetti furniture are more than just functioning as they are crafted to evoke emotions, to create experiences that linger. Fuoriserie means ‘out of the ordinary’ in Italian, and it’s the name of the customization program conceived to create extraordinary experiences and masterpieces. We worked with Giorgetti to express their personality and craftsmanship by creating a one-of-a-kind Grecale Giorgetti Edition, as a statement of innovation and refinement that reflects the Trident’s constant experimentation and Giorgetti’s timeless sophistication,” explains Klaus Busse, Maserati Head of Design.

“The encounter between Giorgetti and Maserati is more than just a collaboration; it is a dialogue between two Italian excellences. We looked at Maserati’s distinctive design only once at the beginning, but we never intended to simply transpose an automotive form into a design piece. Instead, we allowed the essence of Maserati – its approach to luxury and performance – to settle and become part of our language. What emerged is not merely a branding exercise, but a collection that embodies a vision of elegance and innovation designed to stand the test of time,” explains Giancarlo Bosio, Giorgetti Creative Director.

The Giorgetti Maserati Edition collection is an epic journey between sea and sky, where Neptune’s trident inspires the names of the products. Each element in the collection references mythology and untamable nature, paying homage to Maserati’s iconography and the deep connection between winds and seas that have always inspired the brand’s automotive masterpieces. Each piece in the collection is a tribute to nymphs, ethereal and enchanting figures that leave a mark with their beauty, evoking stories of harmony and strength, just like the winds that define Maserati models.

Nereide, a symbol of wisdom and power, is a modular sofa resting on a solid ash wood platform, while Seidon, inspired by the sinuous lines of automobiles, unites form and function in an unexpected sofa, achieving a dynamic balance between the backrest and seat. The sculptural Lorelei armchair and sofa embrace those who sit in them with a seductive and comfortable hug, while the Teti pouf stands out for its elegance and refined geometric detail.

The Ligea coffee tables reinterpret the shapes of automotive air intakes with a dynamic and sophisticated design, while the Sibilia coffee table, with its vertical element, evokes the resonance of the wind.

Ploto is a coffee table that sails smoothly, following the flowing movement of the waves, with wheels that give it freedom of movement. Finally, Neomeris evokes the restlessness of the sea, always moved by the waves.

The Maserati Giorgetti Edition is an expression of “rolling tailoring”, celebrating elegance, Italian heritage, and passion for details. It is a Grecale Folgore full-electric one-off, created by the newly inaugurated Officine Fuoriserie workshops in Modena, completely dedicated to the most refined customization of Maserati cars, where technology meets artisanship.

This Grecale Giorgetti Edition has been conceived in a custom-made Gleaming Dusk bodycolor with color-matching inserts in the grill, and it features 21” wheels in Glossy Black with grey clearcoat finish, whereas brake calipers and the Fuoriserie logo are in copper color.

Its exclusive denim-colored leather interiors are conceived to pay tribute to Giorgetti and enhance the coziness of a home feeling, with seats crafted with an exclusive Giorgetti woolly 4-thread fabric (denim, white mélange, black, and copper), used in the Giorgetti Maserati Edition interior collection. The unmistakable Trident present on the denim Alcantara headrests is made, for the first time, in wood of a grey-blue nuance. Tunnel, dashboard, steering wheel and door panels are made with denim leather with stitched graphics. The stainless steel / wood door sills are laser-etched with ‘Due icone, una visione’ (Two icons, one vision) and ‘Eleganza senza tempo’ (Timeless elegance), adding a final romantic touch to this celebration of Italian excellence.

The Giorgetti interior collection and the Maserati Grecale one-off have been unveiled today, respectively at the Milanese Giorgetti Spiga showroom and at the Maserati Milan showroom, for a private preview for selected guests, while from tomorrow April 8 design-savvy visitors and car enthusiasts will be able to experience them up close and personal.

Giorgetti Maserati Edition furniture collection and a custom one-off Grecale Folgore SUV via 360 MAGAZINE and Milan Design Week. — Giancarlo Bosio, Giorgetti Creative Director

Dolce&Gabbana NYC Flagship

Dolce&Gabbana writes a new chapter of its history in New York: located in a historic building on one of the city’s most prestigious shopping streets, the new Madison Avenue boutique (approximately 65,000 sqft) is presented with elegant contemporary style, yet deeply infused with the brand’s unmistakable identity – a successful fusion of tradition and innovation. Solidity and lightness, stability and dynamism: this unique project stems from the renewed collaboration with American architect Eric Carlson and his award-winning Paris-based architecture studio, Carbondale, whose philosophy pursues excellence in materials, details, and craftsmanship. The exterior façades, defined by vertical lines and enhanced with double-height windows, culminate in a luminous glass penthouse. Architectural transparency elevates the collections like an imperceptible frame, inviting guests to step inside and explore the world of Dolce&Gabbana.

Inside, the space unfolds over five levels, connected by an impressive circular staircase in black granite, crowned by a skylight that illuminates the entire structure, creating a fascinating interplay of light and shadow. The open, linear spaces convey a sense of brightness and spaciousness, while the open walls facing outward allow the city’s vibrant energy to flow in, offering an unforgettable view of the Avenue.

The color palette plays with contrasts: polished Absolute Black granite interacts with white acidetched sapphire glass, like a timeless photograph. Eucalyptus wood display cases, along with steel furnishings and details in bouclé and black velvet, capture and amplify the essential beauty that defines New York, creating a harmonious and elegant atmosphere.

The boutique houses Men’s and Women’s Ready to Wear and Accessories, Fine Jewelry and Watches, and a selection of pieces from the Casa Collection.

For a shopping experience centered on personalization, the special Made to Measure service of Dolce&Gabbana Sartoria is available on the second floor. Completing the offering are makeup and fragrances from the beauty collection, including the exclusive Velvet Collection, for a unique sensory journey through the Dolce&Gabbana codes.

Location

695 Madison Avenue

New York, NY, 10021

United States

Dolce&Gabbana NYC Flagship via 360 MAGAZINE.

KING SALADEEN + SNIPES

UNVEIL ‘LEGACY IN COLOR’ APPAREL COLLECTION MERGING FINE ART AND STREETWEAR CULTURE

The Exclusive Collection Celebrates Creativity, Hustle, and Cultural Legacy

Renowned contemporary artist King Saladeen and global streetwear leader SNIPES USA are proud to announce the launch of ‘Legacy In Color’, an exclusive apparel collection that fuses fine art with streetwear culture. Inspired by Saladeen’s journey from West Philadelphia to the global art stage, the collection serves as a tribute to the perseverance, creativity, and cultural influences that have shaped his life and work.

The limited-edition collection, which includes three distinct t-shirt designs, a sweatpant and hoodie,, will be available starting Friday, April 4, 2025, at SNIPES USA stores nationwide and online at https://www.snipesusa.com while supplies last. Each piece in the collection features Saladeen’s signature vibrant aesthetic, blending bold colors and dynamic designs that represent his artistic evolution and deep connection to his roots.

“My journey in the art world has been about perseverance, passion, and staying true to my vision,” said King Saladeen. “I came from West Philly with a dream, and through hard work and belief in my craft, I turned that dream into reality. ‘Legacy In Color’ is more than just a collection—it’s a tribute to the hustle, creativity, and culture that shaped me. Partnering with SNIPES USA on this release is special because it allows me to share my story and inspire the next generation to chase their own dreams, no matter where they come from.”

This collaboration represents more than just fashion; it is a celebration of resilience, artistry, and the fusion of streetwear and fine art. Saladeen’s work has long been recognized for its ability to tell powerful stories through color and movement, and this collection extends that legacy into a wearable art form.

Collection

Dreams Manifest Retail Tee ($45)
Create Disrupt Tee ($45)
Abstract Money Bear Tee ($45)
Dream Big All Over Sweatpants ($75)
Dream Big All Over Hoodie ($85)

How Luxury Fashion Brands Are Embracing the Green Rush

The cannabis plant has had many identities: medicine, menace, spiritual tool, and symbol of rebellion. But in the 2020s, it’s getting yet another makeover – this time, in silk and suede. Once cast out to the fringes of fashion and culture, cannabis is now being welcomed onto luxury runways and into curated lifestyle boutiques. From New York to Milan, from Beverly Hills dispensaries to Paris Fashion Week, cannabis is going couture.

This isn’t just a trend. It’s a multi-billion dollar cultural shift driven by changing laws, evolving consumer tastes, and a deeper societal re-evaluation of what cannabis represents.

The Rise of the Green Aesthetic

The luxury fashion world is no stranger to edgy inspiration, and cannabis offers a potent mix of taboo and transformation. Designers and retailers are capitalising on this moment of cultural acceptance, blending botanical beauty with high-end sensibility.

Stella McCartney has championed hemp textiles in her commitment to sustainable fashion, showing the world that cannabis can be as elegant as it is ethical. Similarly, Gabriela Hearst incorporated hemp into a collection showcased at Paris Fashion Week, drawing praise for both innovation and environmental awareness.

Cannabis leaf motifs – once cartoonish and stoner-coded – are now rendered in subtle embroidery, laser-cut leather, and even fine jewellery. Jacquie Aiche’s 14K gold cannabis pendants have become iconic, gracing necklines at Coachella and the Cannes Film Festival alike.

And then there’s the streetwear scene, where brands like HUF and Cookies SF have built entire empires at the intersection of weed and wardrobe. Their bold graphics and unapologetic cannabis themes echo skate culture roots while commanding attention in fashion capitals across the globe.

The Economics of Chic

Luxury fashion is a business before anything else, and the numbers don’t lie. According Fortune Business Insights report, the global legal cannabis market is expected to reach $60 billion by 2027, driven by health-conscious consumers and widespread legalization. Meanwhile, the global fashion market – worth a staggering $1.7 trillion – is increasingly looking for novel collaborations to maintain cultural relevance.

Cannabis offers exactly that: a bridge between wellness, design, and countercultural cool.

Major brands are responding to shifting consumer values. Sustainability, inclusivity, and authenticity matter more than ever. Hemp-based fabrics have become a darling of eco-conscious designers because they require 50% less water than cotton and are fully biodegradable. Even Levi’s, a bastion of American denim, launched a limited line of hemp-blended jeans that wear and feel like traditional cotton – minus the environmental guilt.

Cannabis as a Lifestyle – and a Luxury

Luxury isn’t just about materials anymore. It’s about experience. And cannabis, when packaged right, offers a holistic lifestyle experience – from the way it’s consumed to the way it’s displayed.

Before its closure, Barneys New York launched “The High End” in its Beverly Hills location – a boutique-in-a-boutique dedicated entirely to upscale cannabis products and accessories. Curated in collaboration with luxury cannabis brand Beboe, it offered gold-plated vapes, artisanal edibles, and limited-run skincare – all presented with the same elegance as a Cartier counter.

The legacy of that initiative lives on. Today, consumers can find designer grinders, handcrafted glass pipes, and scented cannabis candles in high-end concept stores. Seth Rogen’s Houseplant brand exemplifies this trend, offering color-coordinated lighters, ashtrays, and even mid-century modern furniture – all inspired by the act of smoking weed with style.

Jay-Z’s Monogram took a similar path, releasing luxury pre-rolls packaged in minimalist black boxes, marketed with the tagline: “Cannabis redefined.” No Bob Marley posters here – just tasteful design and poetic branding.

The Role of Global Players

As cannabis goes global, seed banks have become part of the luxury narrative – especially those with a heritage of quality and a forward-looking brand.

Barney’s Farm, a renowned seed bank based in Amsterdam, is one such player. Famous for its award-winning genetics like Liberty Haze, Glookies, and Pineapple Chunk, Barney’s Farm blends old-school expertise with a new-school aesthetic. Its presence in elite cannabis competitions like the High Times Cannabis Cup speaks to its credibility, while its sleek packaging and stylish online presence help bridge the gap between cultivator and connoisseur.

For fashion-minded cannabis consumers, it’s not just about the effect of a strain – it’s about the story, the image, the vibe. Barney’s Farm has mastered that intersection of quality and brand identity, making it a staple not only in grow rooms but in curated cannabis rituals.

Cultural Crossover: Fashion Weeks and Cannabis Weeks

The crossover between fashion and cannabis is no longer niche – it’s mainstream. At events like New York Cannabis Week and MJBizCon Las Vegas, fashion pop-ups and brand activations mirror those of traditional fashion weeks. Think photo booths, stylist-curated lounges, designer vape launches, and even red carpet strain tastings.

Influencers like Bretman Rock and Kerwin Frost regularly feature cannabis products in their content, often styled to perfection. On platforms like Instagram and TikTok, cannabis is now filtered through luxury lenses – think flat-lays with rolling trays and Le Labo candles, or unboxing videos for THC-infused skincare.

A Generational Shift

Gen Z and younger millennials are leading the charge. According to Headset, consumers aged 21–34 make up 63% of all cannabis sales in North America. This generation doesn’t see cannabis as a taboo or a vice – it’s an extension of wellness, style, and self-expression.

They’re also more likely to spend on brands that align with their values, which is why transparency, sustainability, and inclusivity are key. Cannabis brands and fashion labels that embrace these principles will not only survive – they’ll thrive.

Final Puff

What we’re seeing is more than a marketing strategy. It’s a redefinition of both cannabis and fashion as interconnected expressions of modern identity. One is no longer relegated to alleyways and dorm rooms; the other is no longer chained to catwalks and velvet ropes. Cannabis has earned its seat at the luxury table – and it brought its own rolling tray.

MARTHA STEWART + JOSE ANDRES – YES CHEF!

TWELVE REBELLIOUS CHEFS ARE SET FOR BATTLE ON NBC’S BOLD NEW COOKING COMPETITION SERIES ‘YES, CHEF!’ HOSTED BY EMMY-AWARD WINNING CHEFS JOSÉ ANDRÉS AND MARTHA STEWART

New Series Premieres Monday, April 28 at 10 p.m. ET/PT and Next Day on Peacock

José Andrés and Martha Stewart are inviting a crop of skilled chefs from all over the country to join them on NBC’s new competition series, “Yes, Chef!” From big egos and hot tempers to confidence issues, these chefs have all been nominated by colleagues and loved ones who are hoping this competition will soften their sharp edges and help them reach their full potentials.

The series will premiere on Monday, April 28 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on NBC following “The Voice.” It will also be available next day on Peacock.

The chefs looking for self-improvement in the kitchen are:

Emily Brubaker | Carlsbad, CA

Julia Chebotar | New York City, NY

Michelle Francis | Santa Monica, CA

Lee Frank | South Berwick, ME

Torrece ‘Chef T’ Gregoire | Bristol, VA

Zain Ismail | Los Angeles, CA

Jake Lawler | Madison, WI

Ronny Miranda | Oakland, CA

Christopher Morales | Melbourne, FL

Petrina Peart | Cheyenne, WY

Peter Richardson | Islip Terrace, NY

Katsuji Tanabe | Raleigh, NC

ABOUT ‘YES, CHEF!’

“Yes, Chef!” is a bold new cooking competition that aims to reform hot tempers, egos, and attitudes in the heat of the kitchen with Emmy Award-winning chefs José Andrés and Martha Stewart. Both serve as hosts and executive producers.

From Magical Elves, the Emmy Award-winning producers of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” “Yes, Chef!” blends the high-stakes thrill of a cooking competition with the raw emotion of personal transformation as it delves into the powerful personalities attracted to the chaotic culinary lifestyle. The series puts 12 highly skilled yet rebellious chefs who have been nominated by their bosses, co-workers, friends, and even family through the ultimate test and challenges designed to push their pressure points. 

With humor and tough love, José and Martha will guide the chefs each week through a series of intense culinary challenges designed to test and overcome their personal issues. In this competition, the chefs will have to prove they have the culinary chops and the right attitude to make it to the end and should be sure to expect twists and surprises along the way.

Each episode features challenges designed to test each chef’s culinary chops as well as leadership skills. José and Martha will select the winning team and one chef from either team will be crowned that episode’s Most Valuable Chef. The MVC will be given an important decision to make in a cook off that will have a significant impact on who will be eliminated from the competition that week.

The chef who handles the heat week after week, impressing with both their food and teamwork while improving their behavior, will take home the $250,000 grand prize, provided by granola brand Purely Elizabeth. 

“Yes, Chef” is executive produced by Casey Kriley, Jo Sharon, Jimmy Fox, Kevin Lee, Doneen Arquines, Paul Storck, Richard Wolffe, José Andrés and Martha Stewart. Magical Elves and Religion of Sports produce.

HOLLY MADISON + PLAYBOY MURDERS

HOLLY MADISON RETURNS FOR NEW SEASON OF INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY’S THE PLAYBOY MURDERS

The third season of THE PLAYBOY MURDERS is set to return as Holly Madison reprises her role as host and executive producer, recounting the shocking intersections of murder and mystery within the world of the iconic adult men’s magazine, Playboy. Madison, renowned for her intimate knowledge of the Playboy empire and her compelling storytelling, brings a unique perspective to the series, providing an empathetic voice to the untimely deaths of those connected to the brand. With six all-new cases, season three of THE PLAYBOY MURDERS premieres on Monday, May 5 at 9/8c on ID and streams on Max.

The premiere episode explores the tragic fate of Playboy casting assistant Kimberly Fattorini. After breaking up with her boyfriend and boss, Fattorini navigates the L.A. nightlife scene on her own for the first time. However, the VIP treatment comes with a tragic twist when a wild night out ends in her mysterious death. Last Dance premieres on Monday, May 5 at 9/8c on ID.

Oakley Muzm Eyeshade

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Oakley is bringing back an icon with the release of the MUZM Eyeshade, a limited-edition reinterpretation of the brand’s pioneering sport eyewear. Originally launched in 1984 as the world’s first performance eyewear, the Oakley Eyeshade revolutionized sports gear with its groundbreaking wrap-around design.

Now, the MUZM Eyeshade reimagines that classic with upgraded technology, including Prizm Lens Technology for enhanced color and contrast, and a custom fit with Unobtainium nose pads and earstems, offering athletes an even more secure and comfortable experience.

This limited-edition release comes in two bold colorways—White with Prizm Road and Cool Grey with Prizm Low-Light. With its roots in innovation and a future-forward vision, the Oakley MUZM Eyeshade is not just a nod to the past but a bold step into the future of sport performance eyewear.

Oakley MUZM Eyeshade releases on April 3, available on Oakley.com, select Oakley stores and partners worldwide.

Oakley Reveals The Limited Edition MUZM Eyeshade via 360 MAGAZINE.

Reebok Basketball + DiJonai Carrington

Reebok Basketball announces its next player partner signing, Dallas star DiJonai Carrington. Named 2024 WNBA Most Improved Player and 2024 First Team All-Defense, Carrington will bring her explosive energy to the growing Reebok hoops roster.

“I’m excited to continue the family legacy and join the Reebok Basketball roster,” says DiJonai Carrington. “Reebok Basketball is officially back, and I can’t wait to bring the energy on court in the new Engine A.”

As part of the multi-year endorsement deal, Carrington will support Reebok brand activation and will help bring awareness to the brand’s performance and lifestyle offerings, including the newly released Reebok performance basketball shoe, the Engine A.

Player Profile: DiJonai Carrington (@dijonai)

San Diego, CA native and former high school All-American.
Helped lead Stanford WBB to 2x Pac 12 Championships before closing out her collegiate career with Baylor.
Reebok family ties with former NFL player Father Darren Carrington, a previous Reebok athlete.