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Fashion News| The Last Emperor has died

Fashion has lost one of its greatest pillars. Valentino Garavani, the man who defined modern glamour and dressed the world’s most powerful women, has passed away at the age of 93.

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Runway| Alaïa SS-26

Alaïa’s SS-16 collection was rooted in emotion, craftsmanship, and quiet intensity. The inspiration was clear: creating beauty as a form of escape, while still acknowledging the tension of the world around us. Mulier described the collection as a “cocoon”, “a moment of softness, intimacy, and reflection”.

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Beauty Trend SS-26| Colourful Lashes Take Over SS26

This season, runways ditched safe black mascara in favour of bold, colourful lashes that turned every blink into a statement. Think electric pinks, icy whites, soft pastels and even translucent finishes that felt playful, futuristic, and a little rebellious.

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Fashion News| Alo Appoints new CEO of International

Alo is starting the year exactly how it means to go on: big, bold, and global. The LA-born activewear brand has officially appointed Benedetta Petruzzo as CEO of International, signalling serious intentions to dominate well beyond the U.S.

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Trend Report AW-25/26| Party Bags With Personality

Who said bags have to be boring? This season, clutches are taking on a life of their own—literally. Think Simone Rocha’s turtle bag (yes, it’s as whimsical as it sounds), Rabanne’s tiny chainmail number dotted with pills, or Moschino’s spaghetti-inspired madness.

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Trend Report AW-25/26| Brown bag

Step aside black, brown is having its moment, and it’s anything but basic. This fall, designers are serving up a full spectrum of warm, rich tones: think chocolate, caramel, mahogany, and a little burgundy for spice. These earthy hues are redefining luxury, proving that subtle can still be seriously chic.

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Beauty Review| Persol Forte Cream 10% Benzoyl Peroxide

Is Persol Forte Cream 30g 10%Benzoyl Peroxide and precipitated Sulphur 5% the best acne treatment cream on the market? If so why is it not readily available in the UK?

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Top 5| Products to Fix Dull, Lacklustre Skin and Bring Back the Glow

If your skin has been looking a little meh lately dry, grey, tired, just not giving what it’s supposed to give don’t panic. Winter, stress, and even dehydration can steal your radiance, but the glow can absolutely be restored. Here are the top five glow-getters every dull-skin girl needs in her routine.

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One to know| Set designer, Shona Heath

If fashion had a resident surrealist, it would be Shona Heath the visionary set designer and art director responsible for some of the most enchanting, otherworldly imagery of the last two decades. Her work doesn’t just decorate a space; it creates a universe. And if you’ve ever looked at a fashion campaign and thought, “This feels like a dream,” there’s a good chance Heath was behind it.

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Fashion News| Antonin Tron Takes the Helm at Balmain

Big news out of Paris Balmain has officially named Antonin Tron as its new Creative Director, following Olivier Rousteing’s iconic 14-year run. The Paris-born designer, best known for his label Atlein.

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