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The Louvre opens an innovative new beauty-meets-art experience
Impossible as it might seem, Paris just became more beautiful, as the Louvre unveiled its latest initiative ‘De toutes beautés!’: Rituals, objects and representations of beauty, a retrospective trail through the Louvre Museum. In collaboration with L’Oréal Groupe Art, Culture & Heritage Department, the museum has curated a “one-of-a-kind” visiting experience, whereby a collection of…
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The New Anya Hindmarch X Uniqlo Collaboration Has Just Dropped
Uniqlo has offered up some truly excellent collaborations over the years, joining forces with the likes of JW Anderson, Jil Sander, Marni and Clare Waight Keller to create fashion-forward twists on their much-loved everyday basics. One of the Japanese brand’s most hotly anticipated of all time, however, was undoubtedly its capsule collection with Anya Hindmarch.…
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NI mum on her thrifting success: ‘I love sharing my bargains and I’m never embarrassed to pay less for something’
Derry mum-of-six Laura McCourt tells Clodagh Traynor how second-hand finds transformed into TikTok success, attracting thousands of followers through thrifted fashion and furniture discoveries In two years, the mum-of-six has attracted over 26,000 TikTok followers by promoting eco-friendly living, sharing bargain finds, and encouraging others to rethink fashion and consumerism. Speaking to this newspaper, Laura…
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Anya Hindmarch’s new Uniqlo collection is here – with prices from £8
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How Chinese haute couture is taking on the fashion world
Haute couture, which means “high dressmaking” in French, has historically been associated with Parisian culture. But the concept of high fashion is no longer confined to France, or the West, as more Chinese designers make headway in the fashion industry. Advertisement Beijing-born fashion designer Guo Pei’s current solo exhibition at Hong Kong’s M+ museum of…
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What Luxury Can Learn From China’s Singles’ Day
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Is China finally over the slump? This year’s Singles’ Day shopping extravaganza exceeded expectations, potentially offering a glimmer of hope for the fashion industry. Gone are the boom days when participating companies would celebrate with the publication of bumper sales and revenue data. But Singles’ Day…
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Here are the most popular early Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales
Early Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales: Beauty, phones, pets, fashion U.S. Election 2024 Sports Entertainment Life Money Tech Travel Opinion ONLY AT USA TODAY: OUR PORTFOLIO: Black Friday Add Topic Save on phone plans, beauty products, dog beds, wine and more this November. — Recommendations are independently chosen by our editors. Purchases you make…
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Are Augustinus Bader’s skincare worth the price? I found out
Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email Synonymous with luxury skincare, professor Augustinus Bader’s eponymous beauty brand combines innovation with his own expertise in the skin’s biology. The results? A range…
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How to get £450 worth of cult beauty products for just £80
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Fashion and beauty brands to watch out for this festive season
Need help finding the perfect gift for the fashion fantastic or beauty-obsessed loved one in your life? We’ve got you covered. Browse our curated list of the best products and brands and you’ll find just the thing you’re looking for. Gift footwear from an iconic outdoor style brand (Timberland) Looking for the perfect gift for…