In 2024, the classic blue or black denim is set aside in favor of another equally desirable and easy-to-wear shade: gray jeans. Just take a look at the latest Fashion Week shows and you’ll see how popular this chromatic brightness is. So much so, in fact, that they’re sure to find their way into every … Read more
With our Gossip Girl days now firmly behind us, there’s another glossy guilty pleasure about Manhattan’s elite waiting in the wings to take its crown: the long-delayed second installment of the Ryan Murphy-produced anthology series Feud. Its focus this time around? The true story of Truman Capote and his coterie of socialites, whom he called … Read more
Every year, many of us make a list of our New Year’s resolutions–or promises we make to ourselves–for the ensuing year. Whether it’s practicing meditation and mindfulness every day or trying a new skill, the aim is to make life better. But how to make your skin better? Here, consultant dermatologist Dr. Thivi Maruthappu, shares … Read more
If red carpet stylists had their way, awards season 2024 would be a joyous celebration of emerging designers, diverse talent and archival looks with an underlining note of thoughtfulness regarding the state of fashion. But, there are brand partnerships at play, new collections to promote and sponsors to keep happy. Hollywood’s wardrobes become Tetris puzzles, … Read more
“It’s about time matte makeup came back, with that dreamy blurred skin, because it looks good on everyone,” exclaims Val Garland, worldwide artistic director of makeup at L’Oréal Paris. Like most experts, the artist stresses that “if you have acne or any kind of skin problem and you choose to wear the glazed donut skin … Read more
We all know the beauty benefits of sleep, and that we should probably be getting more of it, but have you ever considered how productive your time beneath the sheets actually is? To make the most of your (ahem) eight hours, plan them as you would your daylight ones and try a little multitasking. From … Read more
Vintage has become commonplace on both the red carpet and the pavement, with the likes of Zendaya, Kim Kardashian, and Rihanna among the A-listers leading the charge. But while all things ’90s—from Jean Paul Gaultier to John Galliano—have dominated in recent years, vintage experts are predicting a more covered-up approach in 2024 with the return … Read more
For the most part, fashion is still not on track to meet its climate targets. A recent report by Stand.Earth found that out of 14 major brands, only 4 are set to cut greenhouse gas emissions by the amount needed to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius. Going into 2024, we’ll need to see … Read more
The season, for me, starts in October. It is secretive, this beginning, as the rest of the world continues about its usual, autumnal business: school runs, talks of daylight savings, soup. I, meanwhile, am watching for the first sign of Christmas, looking for it on lichened branches. Sloe berries, purpled and clustered on blackthorn, their … Read more
If enjoying yourself over the festive period is—rightly—a priority, you may find yourself dealing with the after-effects of excessive eating and drinking, all of which ultimately show up on your skin. When the body is exposed to high levels of glucose (or sugar), collagen and elastin proteins in the skin become impaired, causing a breakdown … Read more
