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This week’s dispatch

A cup half full

The Ryder Cup, the three-day biennial golf competition in which the US faces Europe on the course, is in full swing at the Bethpage Black course on Long Island, New York.

But earlier this week, some golfers left fans perplexed for the fashion choices they made at the event’s kick-off gala. Team USA was spotted in — checks notes — dark suits and bright white sneakers. For some sartorial critics, it also didn’t help that many opted for open collars instead of ties.

Meanwhile, their counterparts across the pond wore traditional black tie attire.

The golf journalist Matt Vincenzi was among the critics, writing on X, “This sneakers with suit s—t has to end, gentleman.”

Some predictors also took to social media to say this could signal Team Europe will win this year’s Ryder Cup, continuing their streak after they won in 2023 in Rome.

Feeling like the critique could’ve been overblown, I checked in with my husband, the golf enthusiast in my house, who also gets credit in our household for being the best dressed.

Was it ever OK to wear sneakers with suits? If you look around our newsroom at Business Insider, it’s — excuse the pun — par for the course.

For my husband, dressing appropriately is a matter of “showing respect for the organizer,” but anyone should be welcome to “express your individuality in the context of the event.”

As with anything these days, the sneakers-and-suits choice reignited a much-debated topic. After living in pajamas during the pandemic, and then sporting athleisure in more and more places, many have wondered just where the line is.

What do you think? Are suits and sneakers ever OK, or have we simply gone too far? Let us know.

It’s a stretch

Prioritizing mobility is one of the buzziest longevity trends among Gen Zers and millennials. BI’s Julia Pugachevsky took a Kinotek test to assess her functional movement.

The 10-minute test broke down her strong and weak points, and she learned stretches to help address the latter. There was one exercise she performed poorly, and it’s likely due to her desk job.

Mobility remedies.

Weiners for the win

Dachshunds have slowly gained popularity over the last decade. Registrations have jumped 120% since 2014, according to the American Kennel Club, landing the breed at No. 6 on the AKC’s most popular list — its highest placement yet.

The dachshund’s long, low body makes it an ideal choice for frequent travelers, city dwellers, and first-time dog owners. They’re also known for their spunky personalities.

That’s one hot dog.

Popping tags with Dan Ives

When you think of finance bro fashion, the notorious Tesla bull probably doesn’t come to mind. CNBC guests usually don Brooks Brothers, but with Ives, it’s all Lilly Pulitzer and hot pink.

BI’s Alice Tecotzky went shopping with Ives in SoHo, where he sorted through tie-dye sweatshirts, bought a powder blue hat, and showed off his recently launched fashion line at Snow Milk. It became clear how Ives’ style mirrors his stock calls.

Life imitates art.

The Pacific Northwest’s billionaire hideaway

Some of the wealthiest people in the world live in Medina, Washington — a 1.4-square-mile suburb outside of Seattle and home to about 3,000 residents.

BI’s Joey Hadden walked from the top to the bottom of Medina and said the town felt like an escape from reality. From hidden mansions to backyard yachts, she spotted five major signs of extreme wealth and luxury.

Tucked away in the trees.

What we’re watching this weekend

• “Slow Horses”: Season 5 of this spy thriller hits Apple TV+. It stars Gary Oldman as the leader of a dysfunctional MI5 team of agents.
• “M3GAN 2.0”: On Peacock, check out the sequel to this horror hit, in which a psychopathic AI doll wreaks havoc on the people who created her. This time, she goes up against another AI creation.
• “The Lowdown”: In this new series on Hulu, Ethan Hawke plays a bookstore owner who moonlights as an investigative journalist who digs too deep into the corruption going on in his town.

What to shop

• Are Skims worth the hype?: Skims’ Seamless Sculpt bodysuit delivers serious smoothing with surprisingly comfy wear and adjustable straps — but watch for some rolling at the waist and tricky neckline fits.
• No, buddy, not this room: If your pup won’t stop getting into mischief, a good dog gate could be the solution you need. After testing 13 models and consulting experts in pet safety and behavior, these are the top five we trust with our fur babies.
• Timeless bags built to last: After years of daily use, these leather totes from Cuyana have remained soft, structured, and still stylish. They come with a premium cost, but if your budget allows, they’re the kind of bag you get to keep for years.

Why airports are so expensive

$10 Chex Mix? $27 beer? US airports make a good chunk of revenue from the money travelers spend inside the terminal — and the prices continue to go up.

More of this week’s top reads:

The BI Today team: Lisa Ryan, executive editor, in New York. Dan DeFrancesco, deputy editor and anchor, in New York. Akin Oyedele, deputy editor, in New York. Grace Lett, editor, in New York. Amanda Yen, associate editor, in New York.