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24 Sep

All the New York Fashion Week Beauty Products You Can Buy Now (VOGUE)

The return of New York Fashion Week is wrapping this week in a beautiful bow, and for those looking to grab a piece of the action, consider its beauty. Some of the rare items that can be shopped straight from the runway are the products (think industry-favorite skin care, user-friendly makeup, and manicure gloves that replicate designer dreams) responsible for the season’s above-the-neck—and below the wrist—polish. Stretching from the heart of Manhattan to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn, designer catwalks showcased lived-in, livable looks that—thanks to backstage breakdowns—can be accomplished from home with the right tools and the confidence that comes with knowing that in beauty, there are no rules. Experiment, explore, and feel the experience with the help of industry pros and the brands...
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22 Sep

What to Expect From Rihanna’s Latest Savage x Fenty 2021 Show (W Magazine)

If you haven’t gotten started on taking Rihanna’s advice to plan a watch party for Thursday’s premiere of Savage x Fenty Show: Vol. 3, well, now’s about time. The 33-year-old icon has been teasing the video documenting her latest lingerie extravaganza for weeks now—most recently in the form a confidently sultry photo captioned “my mood after handing in the final cut.” That all may sound too good to be true, but Rihanna has never been one to lie. Take it from the Navy: It’s all that’s gotten them through the agonizing years they’ve spent waiting for her to drop what she’s promised is “next-level” music without ever specifying a release date. As usual, the show is set to take the multi-faceted form of a part-concert, part-runway...
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22 Sep

See Now, Buy Now—All the New York Fashion Wares You Can Already Shop (VOGUE)

At last, after a several-season hiatus from in-person shows, New York Fashion Week made its return from the URL to the IRL for the spring summer 2022 season. While there was palpable excitement for a return to shows, the past two seasons of virtual presentations and events were not for naught. In fact, there were many learnings to be had after being forced to show digitally. Those brands that were accustomed to the status quo were presented with the opportunity to prioritize and even embrace the digital realm. Now, with the return of in-person fashion week, many designers seem to be not only equipped for live streaming their shows post-pandemic, but they’re also moving more seamlessly into the see now, buy now model...
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22 Sep

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD IS HERE TO SAVE OUR SOULS (V Magazine)

Who doesn't want to dress like a pirate? Vivienne Westwood's Spring/Summer collection, Save Our Souls, reimagines her 1998 line Tied to the Mast, pirate-wear for today. Her new collection looks at the broader idea of sailing and English culture starting at the Elizabethan era and what came after it. The line also takes inspiration from Couturier Redfern, a British designer who started in 1849. Image courtesy of Vivienne Westwood But the collection isn't just about looking into the past. The concept of "save our souls" applies to issues today such as gun legislation and climate change. To provide a more eco-friendly collection Westwood used a special wool from regenerative farming along with recycled materials. Save Our Souls is about saving people today from the ongoing...
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16 Sep

THE BEST HAIR STYLES FROM THE MET GALA 2021 (V Magazine)

The Met Gala, once again, catches everyone’s attention this year and made a triumphant return, partly thanks to sparky beauty trends. The celebrities' hairstyles  seduced as much as they questioned as the guests incorporated original elegant hairdressing to their garments. Billie Eilish Getty Images The platinum garment associated to the blonde haircut of the singer looked like a modern Marilyn Monroe. Her wavy glint hairstyle looked inspired by the 50s. Lorde Getty Images The hair jewerly is definitely the piece de resistance of the singer's look. The golden crown and natural hair color matched perfectly with her white dress and gives a mystical overall look. Megan Fox Getty Images The dark and sharp bangs associated to the vivid red dress is reinforcing her blue eyes and strong gaze. Alicia Keys Getty...
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16 Sep

THE 2021 MTV VMAS WAS A HUGE NIGHT FOR EARLY-2000S VINTAGE FASHION (NYLON)

The 2021 MTV Music Video Awards, hosted by Doja Cat, celebrated the network’s 40th anniversary, but its guests arrived honoring the fashion that came decades before them. The red carpet was full of early-aughts looks — and in some cases, actual archival pieces from that era — that left us wondering if this year’s ticket came with a nostalgia-heavy dress code. If so, everyone understood the assignment, but some viewers were less than impressed by the familiar looks. From Madison Beer’s Beyoncé tribute to Lil Nas X’s Lil’ Kim-inspired suit, take a look at the 2021 MTV VMAs red carpet looks that were a blast from the Y2K past: . MADISON BEER Madison Beer arrived in a vintage Dolce & Gabbana dress that Beyoncé wore on back in...
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16 Sep

A BATHING APE FOUNDER NIGO IS THE NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTOR FOR KENZO (NYLON)

Another fashion month, another creative director announcement. On Wednesday, Sept. 15, LVMH revealed Kenzo’s newest artistic director: Nigo, the streetwear superstar and founder of A Bathing Ape, also known as Bape. His new role will officially start on Monday, Sept. 20. Nigo will be the first Japanese director to take on the role since the late Kenzo Takada’s departure from the brand back in 1999. Takada passed away in October 2020 due to COVID-19. Nigo succeeds Felipe Oliveria Baptista, who left his post at Lacoste and then parted from Kenzo after just two years. Before Baptista, Opening Ceremony’s Humberto Leon and Carol Lim oversaw Kenzo for eight years, revamping the French fashion house’s aesthetic back into relevancy within the industry.   In Nigo’s...
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15 Sep

The 6 Biggest Beauty Trends of New York Fashion Week Spring 2022 (VOGUE)

At long last, this New York Fashion Week season saw the return of in-person shows and presentations. And suffice it to say—just as was the case with the clothes—seeing head-swiveling beauty moments IRL was pure magic. The forecast for next spring saw all kinds of statements. Some were striking in their simplicity, like Ulla Johnson’s blossoming lips or Adeam’s earthy washes of terra-cotta on the lids, while others emphasized the endorphin-boosting powers of a bold statement, like the beaming, multidimensional color statements from Anna Sui and Rodarte, and Moschino’s cascades of brightly beaded box braids. Here are six beauty trends that emerged throughout the week. . Shine and Sparkle Photo: Sam Sussman A little embellishment goes a long way on the eyes. At Peter Do, silver-tipped tear ducts served as a futuristic...
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15 Sep

The Coolest Met Gala Red Carpet Accessories Came From Emerging Brands (VOGUE)

In the year 2021, what was once considered subversions of a dress code are now ubiquitous red-carpet accessories—baseball caps, comfy casual sandals, cushy sneakers. Consider last night’s Met gala cohost Timothée Chalamet, who accompanied his Haider Ackermann getup with a pair of Chuck Taylors. All these alt-black-tie accessories now feel right at home on the red carpet alongside standbys like ankle-strap stiletto sandals, ultrafine jewels, and classic box clutches. But this year’s Met gala, celebrating the exhibition “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” saw plenty of unexpected accessories that pushed the envelope even further. See Kim Kardashian looking semi-anonymous in a Balenciaga haute couture ensemble. However, some of the coolest statements came on a less obvious and smaller scale—most notably on attendees like Maisie Williams and...
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15 Sep

Rihanna Sparks a New Trend at Her Met Gala After-Party (VOGUE)

After shutting down the Met Gala 2021 red carpet in an enrobing inky black Balenciaga gown, Rihanna pivoted from hyper-volume to an altogether slinkier silhouette for her after-party. Remember this is a woman who comes alive in the nighttime (she prefers to take sleep “pockets”, in line with her creative rhythms, rather than a good old eight hours); her post-Met look was always going to pack a punch. Rih and A$AP Rocky making their Met Gala debut as a couple in coordinating black and mega crystals.  Gilbert CarrasquilloAt Davide, the world’s best bad gal served up a lesson in the sexy-cosy glamour she does so well. Wearing a luxed-up take on a black tee with a sheer black skirt weighed down by delicate beads, Rihanna’s after-hours finery was...
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