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One to know| Gucci Westman

Gucci Westman is not just a makeup artist, she’s the reason “no makeup” makeup became a full-on movement. Known for her dewy, skin-first beauty aesthetic, Westman has painted the faces of A-listers like Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston, Anne Hathaway, and Reese Witherspoon, often making them look like they’ve just emerged from a facial, not a full glam session.

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Fashion News| Anna Wintour stepping down?

Anna Wintour is stepping back as Editor-in-Chief of Vogue US, but don’t let that fool you, she’s far from retiring her power. Instead, Condé Nast is hiring for a brand-new position: Head of Editorial Content for American Vogue.

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Designer on focus| Demna Gvasalia

Let’s talk about Demna. No surname necessary. Once the darling of the fashion underground, Demna Gvasalia rose through the ranks with an approach that felt punk, post-ironic, and totally disruptive. But now? Some say he’s more about performance than product and we’re not entirely disagreeing.

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Beauty News| Bye-Ben-Gorham

Ben Gorham Exits Byredo

Ben Gorham, the tattooed, former basketball-playing visionary behind Byredo, has officially stepped away from the brand he founded in 2006. Known for turning scent into storytelling (Mojave Ghost, anyone?), Gorham built Byredo from a small fragrance label into a global lifestyle empire with a fanbase that includes A-list celebs and fashion insiders.

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One to Watch| Photographer Keith Oshiro

If you don’t already know the name Keith Oshiro, it’s time to change that. The Los Angeles–born, Japanese-American photographer is crafting a fresh visual language that blends softness, boldness, and raw honesty often all in one shot.

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Runway| Chloé SS-25

Chemena Kamali’s second runway show for Chloé confirms what fashion insiders suspected she gets the brand. Her Spring/Summer 2025 collection served up nostalgia with just the right amount of attitude. Think: fluttery floral chiffon dresses catching the breeze, high-waisted flared jeans à la early-2000s Philo, and cheeky flamingo-pink swimsuits giving major Stella McCartney energy.

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Fashion News| River Island to Close 33 stores

Big changes are coming to the British high street River Island has announced plans to close 33 of its stores as part of a major restructuring move.

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Trend Report SS-25| Teeny tiny gold bags

This summer, your everyday tote can take a backseat tiny gold bags are having a very shiny, very fabulous moment. These mini treasures are the perfect mix of statement and sparkle, and yes, they hold almost nothing… but looking good was never about practicality.

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Street Style| white tank

If there’s one piece you need in your wardrobe, it’s the classic white tank. Simple? Yes. Boring? Never. his essential basic goes with everything tailored trousers, denim cut-offs, slinky skirts, even layered under a blazer for that effortless “I didn’t try, but I still look expensive” vibe.

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Beauty Review| Ben Nye ‘Final Seal’

Ben Nye Final Seal Matte Makeup Sealer – Worth the Hype?

I picked up the Ben Nye Final Seal Matte Makeup Sealer for my recent trip to sunny, steamy Rio de Janeiro. With heat, humidity, and oily skin to contend with, I needed something to keep my makeup in place—without melting off by midday.

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