Diane Ackerman 
In case you haven’t noticed, summer savings season—and the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale deals that come with it—is in full swing. The trusted retailer is currently stocked with exclusive skin-care sets, fragrance sets, and all-around rare discounts. But, our budgets can only stretch so far, and your cart is not an endless pit (no matter how … Read more
Wearing sunscreen is essential all year round, it’s summertime—when the days get lighter and brighter and we spend more time outside—that many of us begin to rethink what we’re using on our skin, SPF included. When it comes to sun protection, there is often confusion over things like the best formula to use, or how … Read more
Mum was really into getting me and my brothers to try different foods. Which is why I resent any depictions of working-class people just eating Turkey Twizzlers because my mum used to bake us focaccia and stuff. She worked in Tesco on the checkout but she’d have Greek food nights for us. We were always … Read more
Short on time and feel as though you simply never have time for proper deep cleaning? You’re not alone. But thankfully, you don’t need to spend your time mopping and vacuuming any more. Robot vacuum cleaners are now present in many of our homes, helping to reduce the weekly time spent on cleaning our floors … Read more
“Sorry, that’s my mom—I’m just on an interview, Mom!” Nicola Coughlan is sitting in what I can only assume is her mother’s house, presumably in her hometown of Galway, Ireland. Through my Zoom screen and over her shoulder, I catch glimpses of what appear to be patterned wallpaper and frilly antique furniture. I just barely … Read more
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For this, I reached out to New York-based storage and fashion archivists Garde Robe. The company helps to store, maintain, and care for precious collections of fashion (vintage included) assembled by individuals and institutions. Garde Robe’s Doug Greenberg helped to walk me through his best practices of fashion storage; plus he offered some essential products … Read more
Zandra Rhodes in 1976 and 2024.Zandra Rhodes in 1976 and 2024. Later photograph: Pål Hansen. Styling: Andie Redman. Hair: Linus Johansson. Makeup: Dominic Skinner. Archive image: Robyn Beeche Born in Chatham, Kent in 1940, Zandra Rhodes is a fashion and textile designer and founder of the Fashion and Textile Museum in London. Known for her … Read more
A popular skincare product has been recalled due to health concerns and the risk of allergic reactions. Product Safety Australia announced the recall of Priceline and Clear Skincare Clinic’s Exfoliating Gel Cleanser after it was found to not comply with the mandatory standard for cosmetic ingredients labelling. “The ingredient list is incorrect,” the regulator said, … Read more
Many of the people who have been buying vintage couture have often been doing it for decades, like Adam Leja, who has amassed over 5,000 pieces ranging from a robe de style dress from Jean Lanvin dated 1925 (a similar piece is at The Costume Institute) to shoes from the Egyptian collection by John Galliano … Read more
I’ve always felt like the wrong kind of person. I was halfway through Annabel Monaghan’s beach read, Summer Romance when I came across these words. Up until this point, the book had been breezy and light—an entertaining escape from my every day. But I stopped when I came to that sentence, arrested by its truth … Read more
