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Sign up to receive the Vogue Business newsletter for the latest luxury news and insights, plus exclusive member-only discounts.A new source of confusion is dividing millennials and Gen Z. On social media, the latest showdown for people who once cared about BuzzFeed quizzes is now over socks, specifically, the way they wear them — rolled up or barely visible — with the claim that you can determine someone’s age just by the fact that they choose to show their ankles.In a November 2023 TikTok video, fitness podcaster Phoebe Parsons seconded this theory: “You can literally tell the difference between millennials…
On Friday, Glossy announced the newest line-up of speakers for its star-studded “Beauty Pop” event, taking place in Los Angeles on July 31. The day-long industry gathering will feature “Real Housewives” star-turned-beauty founder Lisa Rinna (@lisarinna; 3.7 million followers on Instagram), who launched her own beauty brand, Rinna Beauty, in 2020. Swedish model, former Victoria’s Secret Angel and founder of year-old clothing brand Helsa, Elsa Hosk (@hoskelsa; 8.6 million followers on Instagram), will also appear as a featured speaker. At the event, Rinna and Hosk will headline keynote speeches outlining their paths to success, discussing the changing social media landscape…
Runway of Dreams Foundation, a nonprofit charity that advocates for participation, inclusion and opportunities in fashion and beauty for people with disabilities, will host its 10th anniversary event, “Fashion Revolution.” The runway show will be presented by Victoria’s Secret & Co. and will take place at Powerhouse Arts in Brooklyn on Sept. 9 during New York Fashion Week. Fashion Revolution will feature over 60 models from a range of disabilities and backgrounds, showcasing leading companies in the field of adaptive and universal design. The event will bring together more than 500 influential leaders and advocates for diversity, equity and inclusion.…
The eponymous skincare brand founded by Indi Lee in 2010 has been acquired by parent company American Exchange Group, which is making a bigger statement in the beauty space. Sold at Ulta Beauty, Blue Mercury, Credo Beauty, and Nordstrom, the “clean” skincare line bills its products as “rooted in nature and backed by science,” with prices ranging from $16 for the salicylic acid-infused Vanish Stick to $135 for the Stem Cell Serum. “Adding Indie Re to our portfolio will enable us to invest the capital we need for growth. [Lee’s] “We believe we can get this message across, reach new…
Posted by Monday, July 22, 2024 at 06:50 | Protesters on the streets of Nakuru condemn the police killing of innocent, young, unarmed protesters. Photo/Raphael Munge Kenyans have been living with learned helplessness for over 60 years, especially among the elderly, which is probably why the economy is in such a mess. This psychological phenomenon, in which individuals feel powerless to change their circumstances after repeated exposure to stressful situations, has fundamental implications for Kenya’s social and economic development. After decades of political corruption, economic mismanagement and social injustice, apathy and feelings of powerlessness are widespread, with many believing their…
Companies are now moving towards safer, more natural ingredients. Sustainable products in the beauty and personal care industry grew at a compound annual growth rate of 10% from 2020-2023. According to Euromonitor’s AI-based Passport Sustainability platform, companies need to adopt transparent sustainability practices to manage risk, ensure regulatory compliance and meet growing consumer preferences for environmentally friendly products. “Sustainability is no longer just a skincare issue but a priority for consumers across multiple product categories,” the company said. Companies are now moving towards safer, more natural ingredients – for example, sunscreen products are favouring zinc oxide, a mineral SPF, over…
Anya Taylor-Joy and Willow Smith are the faces of Dior Beauty’s new Forever Shape & Sculpt collection. Photo by Ben Hassett. Whether you’re in Capri during the European summer or working long hours in a Sydney office during the Australian winter, Dior Beauty has launched a new on-the-go collection that will flatter any face, whatever the weather or occasion. Yes, following on from the House’s iconic foundation, Dior Forever Skin Glow, the Forever Sculpt & Shape collection is made up of three products that recalibrate the standard of seamlessly sculpting beauty: an ultra-hydrating, multi-purpose Foundation Stick, a Sculpting & Bronzing…
Antoine Trouvent, Nude Elegant Woman, Etching, 1695. A print from the collection of Samuel Pepys, which appears to have a more professional color scheme. The print depicts a French upper class woman in casual loungewear. She appears to be getting ready in her bedroom. She is holding a necklace and wearing a head dress made of stiff lace and a sumptuous nightgown inspired by Asian textiles. Credit: Reproduced with permission from the Pepys Library, Magdalen College, Cambridge Samuel Pepys is also famous for keeping an extremely detailed diary from 1660 to 1669, which has given historians a fascinating insight into…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Monday released an AI-generated video featuring a virtual fashion show with prominent politicians, including US President Joe Biden, former US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President Kamala Harris. The video showed each leader walking down a digital runway in a unique, futuristic outfit.”What a perfect opportunity for an AI fashion show,” Musk said in a post sharing the video.The video begins with Pope Francis wearing a luxurious white down coat that looks like a winter garment, cinched around his waist with a gold belt, holding a large, ornate crucifix in…
This summer has been a very good one for makeup lovers. Well, technically brands have been very kind with their summer product launches. While there have been months where I’ve tried dozens of products only to be disappointed by most of them, the past two months have been the opposite. But since it would be honestly insane to give you all a list of 18 products you should go buy, I’ve gone out of my way and picked four that I absolutely adore. They’re my babies, so to speak. Of the products I tried in June, the best ones were…