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‘It’s something essential:’ Inside the exhibition reframing beauty
London CNN — What do a 17th-century European woman and an image-conscious Gen Z-er have in common? For one, both might choose to adorn a blemish mark with a star-shaped sticker. In the 17th and 18th centuries, women (and sometimes men) bought beauty patches to cover smallpox, syphilis scars, or simply accentuate their pale skin.…
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V Girls: Maty Drazek
There’s that age-old story of how a supermodel gets “discovered” out living her life at the mall. An agent is struck by a once-in-a-lifetime beauty working the Zara checkout counter. Or maybe window shopping in Covent Garden, like Naomi Campbell. The agent approaches. Does she have an agent? No? Has she ever considered modeling? No?…
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Tracy Wanjiru makes comeback to NTV with beauty and fashion show
Tracy Wanjiru makes comeback to NTV with beauty and fashion show Tracy Wanjiru is making a comeback on NTV with a beauty and wellness TV show called ‘The Glam.’ Initially the talented host together with Martin Kimathi were the faces of Teen Republik, an entertainment show for the youth, for 5 good years; ending in…
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Is this the end of glitter as we know it?
While glitter may add some much needed sparkle into our lives, anyone who has a young child – or simply loves to embrace the glitz – knows just how difficult it is to get rid of afterwards. It’s also what makes it so bad for the environment, considering that glitter is typically a form of microplastic:…
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Queer poet Kaiden Ford on bringing fashion, beauty and sex together
Kaiden Ford has poured their experiences as a queer person into their art. (Supplied) “I’m getting goosebumps just thinking about this,” says model, dancer and poet Kaiden Ford. The 26-year-old London-based creative is excitedly recalling their first book of poetry, which they started creating when they were just seventeen. “It was composed from my childhood…
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Exclusive: Festive season – A high-consumption time for Fashion; industry leaders confident about upsurge in sales
The Beauty and Fashion Industry is seeing an upswing with the Indian Festive Season at its peak for Diwali. From innovative product launches to trending marketing strategies, brands are utilizing every chance and approach to capitalize on the thriving market. On the sidelines of this, MediaBrief caught up with Gopal Asthana, CEO of Tata CLiQ;…
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The 2023 CFDA Awards: A-list Celebrities, Designers, a Few No Shows and Chicken Pot Pie
The fashion industry’s obsession with celebrities was on full display Monday night at the 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards presented by Amazon Fashion. Crowding into the Hall of Ocean Life at the American Museum of Natural History were A-listers including Serena Williams, Mary J. Blige, Gwyneth Paltrow, Demi Moore, Martha Stewart, Jenna Lyons, Kim Kardashian, Coco…
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Shark Black Friday Deals 2023: Top Early Deals on the FlexStyle, HyperAir Hair Dryer, and More
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. The holiday sale season always promises a major bang for your buck with the best Black Friday beauty deals, and a shiny new hair styling tool is the perfect gift for any beauty lover…
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Marché Holiday Market in Oakland to Feature Women-owned Brands
California clothing brand Frank & Eileen has made it part of its mission to support female entrepreneurs, with owner Audrey McLoghlin pledging $10 million over the next 10 years to nurture female leaders of tomorrow by supporting three grad schools and one prep school with scholarships, mentorship and more. On Saturday, the brand built on…
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Hello, Rosario Dawson With a Bowl Cut
The 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards on Nov. 6 in New York City proved to be a big night for beauty, too. Stars like Serena Williams, Nina Dobrev, Lori Harvey, and Madelyn Cline stunned in their respective glam, but as far as we’re concerned, Rosario Dawson knocked it out of the park with her chic bowl-cut…