Designers love to reimagine a classic, and for the tricky transitional season, the trench coat is no exception. Creative directors have taken scissors to the staple, cropping inches off its hemline.

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US law firm leasing jumped 17% in first half, report says U.S. law firm leasing boomed in the first half of 2026, with activity centered in New York, Chicago and other major markets and buoyed by ...