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Photography via instagram.com/essieFrom fragrances inspired by Italian beaches to body products that promise smooth skin, these are the May 2021 beauty launches we love. By Souzan Michael Galway Date May 11, 2021 Facebook Twitter Lockdowns or not, we’re determined to incorporate some sort of fun, summertime vibes into summer 2021. While things may certainly change

Photography by Getty ImagesLargely reliant on private patrons (or “fairy godmothers”) like Rogers, designers find themselves with few alternatives when things get problematic. By Sarah Laing Date May 11, 2021 Facebook Twitter Once upon a time, there was a fairy godmother. Glamorous and well-connected, she loved clothes, and was generous in granting wishes to people

There are few guys who don’t aspire to one day own a walk-in wardrobe filled with every type of suit, but we’re often in the dark as to how to get there. For the remainder, suits are a necessary evil: an insurance policy for professional and social occasions that you want to spend the bare

When we look back on photos from the first two decades of the 21st century, it will perhaps be tougher than ever to pick the era from the clothes. These were decades of constant change; when trends cycled in and out more quickly, and men discovered a new appreciation for what they wore and why

It’s easy to feel a little hard done by as we march into 2020. After all, by this point in time we were promised flying cars, maisonettes on the moon and all the other appurtenances of a sci-fi world which was supposedly lapping at our feet. No matter, though – you can’t win them all.

Photography via youtube.com/dukeandduchessofcambridge“Be careful what you say now, because these guys, they’re filming everything,” Prince William jokes in the couple’s first video. By Natalie Michie Date May 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter “Be careful what you say now, because these guys, they’re filming everything,” Prince William jokes to his wife in a promotional video on their

Colour can be a cruel mistress. Most of us know that we could stand to win a few style points by giving hues outside our comfort zone a go, but — like finding the right haircut for your face shape — selecting hues that work with your complexion is often easier said than done. With

Photography by Getty ImagesYes, *the* Halle Berry. By Jennifer Berry Date May 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter Hot girl summer? Try hot girl life. At 54, Halle Berry is at the top of her game — in 2020, the Oscar-winning actor had her directorial debut at TIFF with the acclaimed film Bruised and launched the wellness

If it’s true that a man’s outfit is assessed from his shoes up, then it’s their shade that first colours someone’s judgement. Footwear, like everything else in menswear, has grown less rigid recently — these days you can wear Oxfords with jeans and trainers with a suit. But the key to pulling either off is

Photography via NetflixThe clip brings us back into Eleven’s dark childhood at Hawkins Laboratory. By Natalie Michie Date May 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter Netflix released its latest teaser for Stranger Things season 4 on May 6, and it looks like we’re going to learn even more about Eleven’s backstory. The clip takes place at Hawkins Laboratory,

Granted, reading FashionBeans probably equips you with more than enough style knowledge to pass an end-of-season exam. But if you’re the sartorial sage in your peer group, setting the agenda and the dress code for everything from a business-casual office to a few days in Ibiza, then you could quickly run low on modish pearls

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Photography by Melanie Gauer“I’ve been surrounded by maker culture for many years.” By Odessa Paloma Parker Date May 7, 2021 Facebook Twitter Carrie Yap, founder of the Calgary-based millinery brand Yap Sister (so named because she has siblings), seems to have found her common ground when it comes to making connections. Through her slow fashion-focused

Photography courtesy of CoachFrom Kaia Gerber and Cindy Crawford to Naomi Campbell and her mom Valerie, here are some memorable mother-daughter fashion campaigns. By Sadaf Ahsan Date May 7, 2021 Facebook Twitter For many women, the person whose style has most inspired their own is their mother. That’s certainly the case for many celebrities, some

The holy grail for guys who like to get the most out of their tailoring, separates – combining non-matching jackets and trousers – will not only breathe new life into an existing suit rotation, they also let you create a wealth of smart casual or formal looks. Yet while anyone can throw together two different

Statement jackets and the latest sneakers are always going to be top of men’s lust lists, but don’t let high-wattage clobber blind you to the essentials. The right pair of trousers can be the most quietly powerful item you wear, but get it wrong and you’ll instantly dull the shine of the trending pieces you

Photography courtesy of SSENSE.Including sustainability-focused drops from both Prada and Reformation, and a size-inclusive swimwear line from Roxy Earle and Joe Fresh. By Sarah Mariotti Date May 8, 2021 Facebook Twitter From launches and collabs to reimagined goods, lots went on in the fashion world this week. Here’s everything you might have missed… Global fashion

Trying to find the true meaning of the phrase smart casual can quickly turn into a nightmare. The Oxford Dictionary defines it as “neat, conventional, yet relatively informal in style, especially as worn to conform to a particular dress code”. But these days it’s quite common for smart casual to be the dress code. So

There are enough rules in life as it is. Some, however, are there to help. Like the rules that govern how to dress well. Of course, every man or woman that has an opinion on such things speaks from personal experience – and no doubt what works for one doesn’t always work for another; or

Yes, you read that right. By Souzan Michael Galway Date May 8, 2021 Facebook Twitter Bite Beauty’s new whipped blushes are here Bite Beauty’s first-ever whipped blush has just launched! The Daycation Whipped Blushes feature four super easy-to-apply, buildable shades that promise an irresistible post-vacation glow (whether real or faux). The four shades, Coconut Rum,