Smell Good, Feel Good: Affordable Perfumes That Make Every Day a Little Luxe
They say scent is memory and science agrees. Our sense of smell is wired directly to the brain’s emotional and memory centers, which explains why a single whiff can transport us to a cherished moment or lift our mood in an instant. It’s the most primal…
Under the Knife: Why More People Are Turning to Facelifts in the Age of Filters and Fillers
The facelift, once seen as the final, drastic step in the world of cosmetic enhancement — is quietly making a comeback. We live in an age where filters can smooth a selfie in seconds and injectable fillers promise instant rejuvenation, more people are…
Giorgio Armani: The King of Italian Elegance Bows Out at 91
Giorgio Armani, the visionary designer who revolutionised modern fashion with his sleek tailoring and effortless style, has died at the age of 91. The announcement came on Thursday from the Armani Group, the company he built and led for more than five…
African Designers Are Redefining US Prom Fashion
For decades, American high school proms have been immortalised in films as glittering rites of passage, a mix of red carpet spectacle and social milestone. But in recent years, some of the most dazzling prom gowns in the US have been crossing oceans to…
Zara Joins Growing List of Brands Criticised Over ‘Unhealthily Thin’ Models
Global fashion giant Zara has come under fire for promoting what critics say is an unhealthy body image, after the UK’s advertising watchdog banned two of its adverts featuring models perceived to be “unhealthily thin.” The…
Africa Fashion Week London Returns For its 15th Season
As African fashion continues its global ascent, one platform remains at the beating heart of the movement: Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL). Now in its milestone 15th season, the 2025 edition promises to be a celebration of identity, creativity, and…
Zara: The Quiet Revolution Powering the World’s Most Mysterious Fashion Brand
It’s been 50 years since a little clothing store opened its doors in A Coruña, a seaside city in northern Spain. Today, that store Zara is at the heart of a global fashion empire that still does things very differently from its rivals. Owned by Inditex,…
Africa Fashion Week London at 15: Ronke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi Champions African Style on the World Stage
As Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) celebrates its 15th anniversary, its founder, Ronke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi, is doubling down on a mission she began when the global fashion world largely overlooked African design: spotlighting the continent’s creativity…
Met Gala 2025: Black Style Takes Centre Stage in Dazzling Display of Tailored Glamour
Fashion met history on Monday night as the Met Gala 2025 spotlighted Black style and dandyism under the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”—the first time in over two decades the event focused solely on menswear. Inspired by a new Metropolitan…
African Fashion is Turning Heads Worldwide
African fashion is having a moment and it’s not just a trend. It’s no longer one with a revolution stitched in heritage but one coloured with culture, and cut with global ambition. From Lagos to Johannesburg, from bold Ankara prints to minimalist luxe,…