As the cosmetics and skincare industries thrive, the demand for effective men’s grooming products has been on the rise, resulting in a wide range of male-specific and male-friendly product formulations. Men are now spending $3.5 billion annually on plastic surgery procedures and recent studies show that 83% of men are attracted to male-specific packaging
Valery Demure, the 360-degree agency and go-to showroom for the latest in accessories and jewelry, is now moving into the realm of e-commerce. The Valery Demure e-shop will offer an eclectic range of accessories, modern and vintage jewelry and special one-offs for both men and women. The French figurehead aims to create a retail haven for shoppers with an uncanny taste for fashion.
Hats off to My-wardrobe.com’s co-founder Andrew Curran whose latest project is to take millinery global.
Although beauty trends can influence personal style, the most important aspect of beauty remains the complexion. From the ubiquitous minimalist monochromatic bare face with its emphasis on a sheer, dewy complexion to vibrant lip color paired with a polished, demi-matte skin texture, foundation is an essential beauty product
Cristian Zuzunaga has an eye for pixels. The Barcelona-born designer/artist is recognized for his prismatic graphic interiors and fashion accessories.
The fragrance industry is thriving. Every year it churns out a multitude of products from designer labels, celebrity and lifestyle brands and traditional perfume houses.
Spring has finally begun. With the clocks rolled forward and temperatures signalling warmer days, spring/summer ’12 collections are making their debut online and in stores. We’ve highlighted this season’s macro-trends—paisley, roaring ‘20s, metals—and have laid our favorite must-haves for the spring season.
Merle O’Grady knows a thing or two about making a fashion statement. Known for creating striking jewelry collections, her statement pieces seamlessly transform the simplest of outfits into high-fashion looks.
Beauty took a strong new direction at the autumn/winter ‘12 international ready-to-wear collections. Bold, graphic statements eclipsed or enhanced the ever-present minimalist trend that has reigned supreme over the past several seasons. Virtually every reinterpretation of retro-inspired make-up looked fresh on the runway—from polished ‘90s grunge to the continuous evolution of the cat-eye to the most important trend, matte lips—while the multitude of hairstyles ranged from very tame to slightly tousled
Paris Fashion Week culminated in a range of stunning new trends amid a crescendo of announcements and celebrations. For autumn/winter ‘12, French designers made bold feminine statements by presenting curvaceous silhouettes and sexy shapes
