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BEARDdye: A Simpler Way to Get Natural-Looking Beard Color
The Well-Lived Life

BEARDdye: A Simpler Way to Get Natural-Looking Beard Color

For men seeking a solution to cover greys and enhance their beard's appearance, BEARDdye offers an elegant and straightforward approach. This Parisian brand, founded by celebrated hairdresser Marcus Freeman, provides eas…

Sponsored by BEARDdye·Oct 19
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Beauty Dossier

The Science Behind Anti-Pollution Skincare: How Ingredients Protect Against Urban Stressors

Urban pollutants like PM2.5 and ozone can damage skin by causing oxidative stress, inflammation, and barrier disruption. Anti-pollution skincare utilizes antioxidants, barrier strengtheners, and chelating agents to protect the skin and mitigate these effects.

Priya Sharma·Oct 2
Editorial illustration for Why Celebrities Choose Vintage: The Enduring Appeal and Impact of Archival Red Carpet Fashion
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Why Celebrities Choose Vintage: The Enduring Appeal and Impact of Archival Red Carpet Fashion

Celebrities are increasingly embracing vintage and archival fashion on the red carpet, driven by sustainability, the pursuit of uniqueness, and a reverence for fashion history. This trend significantly influences consumer perceptions and reshapes the luxury market.

Javier Rojas·Sep 29
Editorial illustration for How Street Style Reshaped Luxury Fashion Over the Last Two Decades
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How Street Style Reshaped Luxury Fashion Over the Last Two Decades

Over the past two decades, street style has profoundly reshaped luxury fashion, moving from subculture to commanding attention on prestigious runways. Key figures, collaborations, and aesthetic integrations have transformed haute couture and ready-to-wear.

Javier Rojas·Sep 28
Editorial illustration for How AI and Machine Learning Are Redefining Luxury Fashion Trend Forecasting and Design
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How AI and Machine Learning Are Redefining Luxury Fashion Trend Forecasting and Design

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming the luxury fashion industry by enabling data-driven trend forecasting and design. These technologies allow brands to adapt faster, understand consumer preferences precisely, and create more sustainable collections.

Javier Rojas·Sep 29
What the Ayurvedic Wellness Trend Means for Tea Drinkers, and How Holistic Essentials Responds
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What the Ayurvedic Wellness Trend Means for Tea Drinkers, and How Holistic Essentials Responds

The global conversation around health is changing. No longer just about reacting to illness, the focus has shifted firmly towards proactive wellbeing, a movement largely driven by younger generations prioritising a holis…

Sponsored by Holistic Essentials·Oct 15
A diverse group of celebrities, including Kate Moss and Camila Cabello, seated in the front row at a New York Fashion Week 2026 runway show.
Runway Report

Celebrities Dictate New York Fashion Week 2026

At the Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2027 show, supermodel Kate Moss, pop sensation Camila Cabello, and actor Patrick Schwarzenegger shared a single front row, as reported by Sweety High .

Javier Rojas·Sep 18
Models walk the runway at New York Fashion Week wearing chic, pre-loved outfits during eBay's groundbreaking Endless Runway show.
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eBay Endless Runway Showcases Pre-Loved Fashion at NYFW

For the first time in its history, New York Fashion Week hosted an entirely pre-loved runway show, with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) hailing eBay's 'Endless Runway' as a groundbr

Marcus Thorne·Sep 17
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Karisma Kapoor in similar leheriya sarees, one from a recent event and the other from the film 'Zubeidaa', highlighting a fashion connection.
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Kareena Kapoor Khan honors sister Karisma with archival fashion for Daayra press tour.

On September 11, Kareena Kapoor Khan unveiled her 'Daayra' music launch look, then immediately posted a throwback comparing her leheriya saree to one worn by her sister Karisma Kapoor in the 2001 film

Marcus Thorne·Sep 13
Futuristic beauty lab with glowing vials, holographic displays, and rapidly selling out luxury perfumes, highlighting 2026 beauty innovations and trends.
Beauty Dossier

Top 8 Beauty Innovations and Trends Shaping 2026

Rare materials like oud, costing up to €80,000 per liter, are found in luxury perfumes that are selling out within weeks in 2026, outpacing mass-market releases, according to Jomashop .

Priya Sharma·Sep 11
Hermosa Athletica 101: A Plain-English Introduction to Premium Supportive Activewear
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Hermosa Athletica 101: A Plain-English Introduction to Premium Supportive Activewear

Hermosa Athletica is an Australian-owned activewear brand offering premium women's apparel, including high-waist leggings and supportive sports bras. Created with the philosophy of celebrating female strength and confide…

Sponsored by Hermosa Athletica·Oct 15
Models showcase Ralph Lauren's Spring 2027 fur-free collection on a sunlit runway, embodying sustainable luxury and ethical fashion.
Runway Report

Ralph Lauren debuts Spring 2027 fur-free fashion collection

After decades of shearling and alpaca, Ralph Lauren is finally going all-in: its Spring 2027 collection will be entirely fur-free, effective immediately for all future lines, according to a Ralph Laur

Javier Rojas·Sep 10
A lively European street scene filled with contemporary art installations, historic buildings, and diverse travelers exploring cultural attractions.
Global Itinerary

Emerging Art and Design Travel Destinations

In 2024, China opened its borders to travelers from certain European countries with a 15-day visa-free entry, suddenly expanding the global art map.

Beatriz Almeida·Sep 9
A fashion runway covered in real salt, illuminated by dramatic lighting, setting a unique stage for Jerome Lorico's 'Lux et Sal' collection at MNL Fashion Week.
Runway Report

Jerome Lorico's strategic collection at MNL Fashion Week

For his MNL Fashion Week 2026 showcase, designer Jerome Lorico transformed the runway with real salt.

Javier Rojas·Sep 5
Attendees at the Pop Smoke Fashion Gala in Brooklyn, celebrating the hip-hop artist's legacy through fashion and community engagement.
Culture Edit

Brooklyn Honors Pop Smoke with Fashion Gala and Community Celebration

At Brooklyn's recent Pop Smoke Fashion Gala, designers like Black Smoke showcased collections incorporating '07.

Javier Rojas·Aug 5
5 Supplement Delivery Mistakes Athletes Make—And How Vyrotech Avoids Them
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5 Supplement Delivery Mistakes Athletes Make—And How Vyrotech Avoids Them

For dedicated athletes in Australia, optimising performance is a science. You meticulously plan your training, diet, and recovery, but a critical component is often overlooked: supplement delivery. Many common mistakes t…

Sponsored by Vyrotech·Oct 15
Traveler sketching in a notebook on a balcony overlooking a vibrant foreign market at sunrise, embodying slow travel.
Global Itinerary

Slow travel's cultural immersion beats ticking off sights by 2026.

By staying just one month, travelers can negotiate lodging rates that are 30-50% less than typical nightly rates, fundamentally changing the economics of a trip.

Beatriz Almeida·Sep 12
Model on runway wearing a striking Kit Wan Studios creation, with a backdrop featuring a collage of Grammy and Eurovision stage costumes.
Culture Edit

Kit Wan Studios Showcases 30+ New Fashion Looks

At Hong Kong's CENTRESTAGE ELITES fashion show, Kit Wan Studios unveiled over 30 new creations alongside an exhibition of seven iconic stage costumes previously designed for Grammy and Eurovision arti

Javier Rojas·Sep 3
The New School building exterior with departing faculty and staff members carrying boxes, symbolizing recent layoffs due to budget cuts.
The Well-Lived Life

The New School cuts 19 faculty and 68 staff members

The New School recently initiated significant staff reductions, affecting dozens of its faculty and staff members, amidst a substantial budget deficit.

Beatriz Almeida·Jun 6
Kai Cenat's Vivet fashion show livestream in NYC, showcasing a digital-first approach with a virtual runway and online audience engagement.
Runway Report

Kai Cenat Launches His First Vivet Fashion Show Livestream in NYC

On September 12, Kai Cenat's Vivet label didn't just debut its first runway show in New York City; it did so primarily through a livestream to his millions of fans, with no public venue announced.

Javier Rojas·Aug 31
What Haven Health Is, What It Does, and Why It Matters for Your Daily Wellness Strategy
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What Haven Health Is, What It Does, and Why It Matters for Your Daily Wellness Strategy

Haven Health provides a curated collection of premium supplements designed to support key areas of well-being, including energy, recovery, immunity, and beauty. For individuals building a daily wellness strategy, underst…

Sponsored by Haven Health·Oct 15
Master artisan painstakingly hand-stitching an exquisite haute couture gown in a sunlit atelier, highlighting the hidden dedication behind luxury fashion.
Behind the Seams

8 Key Roles in Luxury Fashion Brand Success

A single master artisan can spend over 200 hours on one haute couture garment, a hidden investment that underpins the public face of luxury fashion, according to Business of Fashion .

Marcus Thorne·Aug 28
Sadie Sink strikes a pose in a stunning, vintage Alexander McQueen archival gown featuring stained glass dragonflies at Disney's D23 event, announcing her role as Jean Grey.
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Sadie Sink stuns in Alexander McQueen archival gown

At Disney's D23 event, Sadie Sink unveiled her casting as Marvel's Jean Grey not in a new designer piece, but in a rare, 20-year-old Alexander McQueen gown featuring stained glass-inspired...

Marcus Thorne·Aug 16
A single, luxurious perfume bottle illuminated by a spotlight, symbolizing niche beauty growth against a backdrop of market stagnation.
Beauty Dossier

Niche Segments Fuel Beauty Industry Growth Amidst Broader Stagnation

While the overall U.S. Beauty & Personal Care market experiences minimal growth, prestige beauty alone surged by 7% to $17.1 billion in the first half of 2026, according to Circana . This significant

Priya Sharma·Aug 12