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The Gap Comeback That’s Actually Working
SAN FRANCISCO — Zac Posen points, emphatically, to a wall of blue — or rather a section of the wall filled with various swatches of navy and indigo, each imprinted with Gap’s narrow serif font logo on top.Posen, clad in khakis, combat…
Francesca Bellettini’s Plan For Kering
PARIS — White roses, white sofas, black marble tables and leather handbags. All is order and simplicity in the monochromatic boutiques that have helped propel Saint Laurent from a storied but mid-sized French designer house to one of…
A Brown Liquor Connoisseur’s Honest Review Of Beyoncé’s SirDavis American Whisky
My mama once told me ladies don't drink brown liquor. She's the epitome of class, a true lady with quick comebacks (think a fusion of Pattie LaBelle and Diahann Carroll’s characters in A Different World) and I think she just wanted me to…
14 Fun Things to Do in Cavtat, Croatia
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Cavtat, Croatia, might be the biggest surprise of your trip! This peaceful seaside town…
Analytical, Not Literal: Inside Nadège Vanhee’s Hermès Vision
PANTIN, France – As a child, Nadège Vanhee was discouraged from wearing red: It would match her hair, she was told. But since her first collection for Hermès in 2015, she has embraced the colour, using it like another inky black.…
How ‘Boy Meets World’ Stars Have Transformed over the Years – Photos of Them All Grown…
Betsy Randle, Rider Strong, Lily Nicksay, William Russ, Ben Savage, Will Friedle, and William Daniels | Source: Getty ImagesThe beloved stars of "Boy Meets World" are now in their forties, and life has taken them in different…
W Hotels’ Lessons in Luxury’s Evolution to Meet Global Consumer Expectations
W Hotels sits within the Luxury Group by Marriott International — a portfolio of eight hotel brands including The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, Edition Hotels, The…
Should You Come Out To Your Partner As Bisexual?
I don't know if it was Kehlani's latest tour or Teyana Taylor and Victoria Monét’s sizzling Usher tribute at the BET Awards, but something has sparked a lot of us into a late-in-life bi-awakening. Even Keke Palmer shared that she’s not…
AK Monthly Recap: August 2024
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Remember back when turning 40 was about being over the hill? Back when I was a kid, I…
7 Must-See Engagement Ring Collections for Brides
Choosing an engagement ring is a momentous occasion, symbolizing love and commitment. The quest to find the perfect ring that encapsulates your unique bond can be both exciting and overwhelming. To help you navigate this special…
8 Gorgeous Mother Of The Bride Hairstyles For A Special Day
Watching your daughter say “I do” to the love of her life is a once-in-a-lifetime moment, and as the mother of the bride, you feel a rollercoaster of emotions. But chances are high that you are running around making sure everything is…
Angelina Jolie CR Fashion Book Issue 25 2024
It’s almost hard to believe that CR Fashion Book has been available on newsstands for over a decade (twelve years to be exact). Under the tutelage of the fashion legend and undisputed style icon that is Carine Roitfeld, everyone from…
What Does Pressure Look Like in Milan?
MILAN — After Gucci showed its cruise collection in London last May, I described Sabato De Sarno as stubborn. After Gucci showed its Spring 2025 collection in Milan on Friday, I’m revising that impression. De Sarno is true to himself,…
Casablanca Paris to Open First Retail Store as Sales Approach $50 Million
Casablanca Paris, the London-based fashion brand founded by French designer Charaf Tajer, is set to open its first retail store.A 450-square-metre space on Paris’ Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré will allow Casablanca “to express ourselves…
Exclusive: L Catterton Invests in British Fragrance Brand Vyrao
Niche perfume maker Vyrao is readying for its next stage of growth.Today, it announced a significant minority investment from L Catterton, the LVMH-backed private equity firm.L Catterton’s growth investment fund, Elevate Beauty, led the…
Why Beauty Brands Keep Getting Accused of Causing Hair Loss — and What They Can Do About It
Last year, Mielle Organics’ rosemary mint hair and scalp oil sparked an online frenzy, with TikTok users gushing over its reportedly remarkable results in prompting hair growth. But when it went viral again earlier this month, it was for…
18 Fun Day Trips from Rome
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Plan a trip to Rome, and you’ll wish you were there for weeks! From the Colosseum to the…
Elaine Welteroth Is Lending Her Voice and Experience to Support the ‘McDonald’s Black…
Elaine Welteroth, Change of Fashion Mentor
By: Jameel Raeburn
It’s hard to talk about Elaine Welteroth without a feeling of reverence. Her achievements throughout her career are nothing short of inspirational. She has become an…
World Afro Day Urges UK Parliament to Adopt Hair Discrimination Policy
Ahead of the eighth annual celebration of World Afro Day on Sept. 15, over 100 supporters have signed an open letter to the UK government campaigning to make the UK the first Western nation with a law that protects people against hair…
8 Eye-Catching Power Rangers Tattoo Designs
The Power Rangers first aired in 1993, captivating audiences worldwide with its unique blend of action, adventure, and teamwork. Fans of this franchise like to showcase their love for these world-famous action heroes with Power Ranger…
The 2024 MTV Awards ‘Top 10’ Best Dressed including Angela Simmons in Red Venus Prototype Dress,…
The 40th MTV Video Music Awards kicked off Wednesday evening at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York with trailblazing performances and iconic moments from some of our most beloved celebrities.
‘Mamushi’ rapper , Megan Thee Stallion…
Milan Proposes Supply-Chain Database Amid Sweatshops Probe
Milan wants to set up a supply-chain database to help address incidents of labour exploitation in the fashion sector, according to a draft of the plan seen by The Business of Fashion.The protocol put forward by the Prefecture of Milan…
Review: The Postman Always Rings Thrice — 1 Plot Done 3 Ways
“I always wanted to be a femme fatale,” Diane von Furstenberg once said. Perhaps she was influenced by the film noir directors influenced by James M. Cain’s crime novel “The Postman Always Rings Twice” (1934).Cain’s tale about a …
Why Is The Missionary Position Called That?
Earlier this year, while having a conversation with a couple of women about, well, a lot of things, when it came to the topic of traditionalism in relationships, one of them said, “I hate submission in all forms” to which I replied,…
Guide to the 5 Towns of Cinque Terre
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Cinque Terre is one of the most picturesque regions in Italy. These steep, colorful…