Fashion runways are where creative imaginations run free, leading to outfits both stunning and mystifying. From extreme silhouettes to outlandish materials, these pieces spark debate about the balance between art and practicality. Do they represent brilliant innovation, or are they simply fashion experiments gone too far?

After setting up her own tattooing studio a few years ago, a Newark businesswoman is now settling into a larger, brighter space that she says “offers a bit of everything.” In doing so, she hopes to meet growing client demand and broaden the studio’s creative possibilities.

Conway officials have decided not to appeal a federal judge’s ruling that halts their efforts to remove a colorful mural from Leavitt’s Bakery. The decision allows the vibrant artwork to remain, concluding a legal dispute between the bakery and the city.