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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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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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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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