Beauty

Gucci Has Reinvented The Classic Handbag That Was Princess Diana’s Favourite In The ’90s

After the roaring success of its reborn Jackie bag, Gucci is bringing back another beloved accessory from the brand’s archive. Princess Diana’s favourite bamboo handle tote has been reimagined by Alessandro Michele some 20 years after the original caught the royal’s eye. Behold, the Gucci Diana bag. Synonymous with Lady Di’s style in the early ’90s, when the paparazzi fawned over her…

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9 Iconic Bags And The Brilliant Women Who Inspired Them

Fashion’s most recognisable handbags have sentimental stories behind them. Throughout the 20th-century, as the impact of trophy bags increased, designers looked to those closest to them for inspiration. From the Dior bag named after Diana, Princess of Wales to the Louis Vuitton classic rebranded to suit Audrey Hepburn’s style, discover nine handbags that were inspired by some of the world’s most revered fashion…

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The Best Foundations For Every Skin Type

Finding the best foundation for your complexion can seem an impossible task. Do you want full coverage or light coverage? Matte or dewy? Cool or warm undertone? And what’s the best way of finding your perfect shade when there’s such an overwhelming amount of choice? The correct foundation formula can make doing your make-up a quicker and infinitely more pleasurable…

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BTS FOUND MEGA-SUCCESS BY FLOUTING GENDER STEREOTYPES AND EMBRACING INDIVIDUALISM THROUGH BEAUTY

In an excerpt from David Yi’s new book, “Pretty Boys,” the author explores the historic and cultural significance of the Korean superstars and their approach to self-love and self-expression. The following is an exclusive excerpt from David Yi’s new book, “Pretty Boys,” available for purchase here. Published and reprinted by permission of Mariner Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. In 2020, BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) became…

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What Happens When A Perfumer Loses Their Sense Of Smell Because Of Covid-19?

BRIDGET BETH COLLINS When Laurence Chirat first heard that COVID-19 could cause a loss of the sense of smell, she was worried. For Chirat, the vice president of fragrance design innovation for the Geneva-based fragrance and flavor company Firmenich, scent is her livelihood. But when she got the virus in January, she learned that losing her sense of smell (aka anosmia) meant…

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