It was a world away from most prior fashion shows in the Gulf kingdom: small, women-only gatherings in private homes or, in one famous example, a public show that did away with models altogether, hanging dresses from flying drones. A model walks the runway during the Adnan Akbar Haute Couture show at Riyadh Fashion Week.…

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Dubai-based Filipino fashion designer Michael Cinco has left an indelible mark on the fashion landscape with his iconic creations worn by celebrities worldwide. Some of his legendary pieces were displayed at the Philippine Legacy Gala 2023 on Monday, November 27, 2023. Mounted by Archie Tan and Albert Andrada, the philanthropic fashion gala took place in…

Sheila Metzner recalls her first commission from a major New York magazine that catapulted her career. It was in the early ’80s when she received a call from Lloyd Ziff, the creative art director at Vanity Fair, the magazine recently resurrected by Condé Nast. He had seen Metzner’s name on a list of photographers the…

As the winter breeze gently sweeps in, it’s that time of the year when our skin deserves a little extra love and care. Picture your skin as a delicate flower braving the cool winds and occasional snowflakes – it needs a protective shield and nourishing layers to thrive.  This winter, let’s explore the magical world…

Four of bankrupt Amyris’ beauty brands have been sold at auction to the highest bidders. According to court documents, skin care brand Biossance has been sold to online beauty retailer THG Beauty, formerly known as The Hut Group, for $20 million. THG owns online retailers including Cult Beauty and Lookfantastic, and brands such as Perricone…

Shopping in Chennai is a unique experience that’s hard to come by elsewhere in India. Boutique stores in cosmopolitan districts overflow with technicolour sarees, jewels shimmer in shop windows, and arty hideouts on the outskirts of the city offer relief from the heat and chaos of the metropolis centre. Here, we highlight the hottest spots…

Fara Homidi calls herself a “mouth watcher.” The makeup artist has always loved observing people talk, smile, laugh. Do their lips quiver when they talk about a certain someone? What do their teeth look like? She finds that people display a lot of personality with their mouths. So when she decided to launch her first…