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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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Fashion news| Maria Grazia Chiuri Exits Dior After Nearly a Decade

Fashion fans were left stunned as Maria Grazia Chiuri announced her departure from Dior after nearly nine years as creative director. The first woman to hold the role, Chiuri transformed the iconic fashion house with a bold feminist voice, from slogan tees like “We Should All Be Feminists” to collaborations with female artists.

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Models| Nyagua Ruea

Nyagua Ruea is the face fashion can’t stop watching. Born in Kenya to South Sudanese parents, Ruea manifested her modelling dreams at just nine years old and by 16, she made them real. After submitting a few casual snapshots to Beth Models, she was signed almost instantly. The rest? Fashion history in the making.

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Fashion News| Edward Enninful Launches EE72 with His Sister

Fashion icon Edward Enninful has unveiled his next chapter: EE72, a cutting-edge fashion magazine and media company co-founded with his sister, film and TV executive Dr. Akua Enninful. Named after Edward’s birth year, EE72 promises to redefine storytelling in fashion through a global, inclusive, and multi-platform lens.

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Designer on focus| Brandon Blackwood

The Bag Whisperer Who Turned a Side Hustle into a Fashion Powerhouse

Brandon Blackwood didn’t just break into fashion he strutted in with a tote that said, “End Systemic Racism,” and the world took notice. Born in Brooklyn and raised between NYC and Tokyo, Blackwood initially pursued neuroscience in College. However, his passion for fashion led him to switch majors and eventually launch his eponymous brand in 2015.

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One to watch| women’s wear brand, Paolina Russo

Paolina Russo is the name fashion girls are whispering and for good reason. The Canadian-born designer, now based in London, is bringing a new kind of magic to the scene: nostalgic, surreal, and totally unexpected.

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Fashion News| MET GALA 2025

Best dressed women

Last night’s Met Gala was all about precision, pride, and power. The theme? “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” a celebration of Black fashion history, sharp tailoring, and unapologetic elegance. And let me tell you, the red carpet gave everything.

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Fashion News| Magda Butrym x H&M

“I really see this collection as a chance to invite people into our world – and to celebrate femininity, and the flower. Each piece brings its own sense of Slavic romance, while paying homage to the history of our brand.”

– Magda Butrym

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Fashion News| Jourdan Dunn covers Harper’s Bazaar España

Jourdan Dunn graces the cover of Harper’s Bazaar España’s May 2025 issue, aptly titled the “Arts and Crafts” edition. Captured by photographer Javier Biosca, Dunn embodies a fusion of fashion and artistry, showcasing designs that celebrate both creativity and craftsmanship.

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Celebrity style| Gwen Stefani

Gwen Stefani has been serving iconic looks since the ‘90s, blending punk, glam, and streetwear like no one else. Her early days with No Doubt saw her in crop tops, plaid pants, bindis, and blue hair—a perfect mix of ska-punk and tomboy realness.

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