Futuristic beauty lab with AI interfaces, a smartphone showing a custom-blended foundation, and glowing data visualizations representing personalized beauty.

Smart Beauty Ecosystem Rises with AI-Powered Early Fall 2025 Launches

L'Oréal will launch a foundation in September 2025 that requires a smartphone skin scan to custom-blend a shade and formula on demand, a process unimaginable just two years ago, according to BeautyTec

Priya SharmaAugust 2, 20264 min read

An empty fashion runway with a single mannequin, representing the extremely low representation of plus-size models on the catwalk.

Runway Report

Vogue Business Report: 97.7% of NY Looks Remain Straight-Size

Hold onto your designer hats, folks, because plus-size representation on the runway just hit rock bottom.

Javier Rojas·August 1, 2026

Zendaya in a vintage 1997 John Galliano archival gown featuring an intricate spiderweb design at a movie premiere.

Culture Edit

Zendaya's red carpet style evolution features archival glamour

For the London premiere of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' Zendaya spun a web of sartorial genius, appearing in an archival John Galliano dress from 1997.

Javier Rojas·July 30, 2026

The New School building exterior with departing faculty and staff members carrying boxes, symbolizing recent layoffs due to budget cuts.

The Well-Lived Life

The New School cuts 19 faculty and 68 staff members

The New School recently initiated significant staff reductions, affecting dozens of its faculty and staff members, amidst a substantial budget deficit.

Beatriz Almeida·June 6, 2026

Beauty Dossier

Why Skincare Insiders Are Choosing Biomimic Lifting Serum for Mature Skin in 2026

Skincare insiders are increasingly turning to Biomimic Lifting Serum for mature skin, finding it offers a powerful anti-aging alternative to retinol without the common irritation. This advanced peptide serum works by naturally signaling the skin to produce more collagen and hyaluronic acid.

Sponsored by Biomimic Lifting Serum·July 23, 2026

Libertine's exclusive fashion pop-up installation at The Little Nell hotel during Aspen Art Week, showcasing luxury apparel in an elegant setting.

Culture Edit

Libertine Announces Exclusive Residency at Little Nell Hotel Aspen

From July 29 to August 4, the high-fashion brand Libertine will transform The Little Nell hotel in Aspen into an exclusive pop-up, coinciding with the city's prestigious Art Week.

Beatriz Almeida·June 29, 2026

Close-up of the Nike Air Max 95 Big Bubble 'Black Tongue Pack' sneakers, showcasing the black tongue and gradient gray uppers on a fashion runway.

Runway Report

Nike Drops Air Max 95 Big Bubble Black Tongue Pack

At Paris Fashion Week, Nike dropped a bombshell: a 'Black Tongue Pack' for its iconic Air Max 95.

Javier Rojas·June 28, 2026

Models walk the runway at Paris Fashion Week displaying Undercover's Spring 2027 collection featuring reversible linen jackets and unique paper-rayon blend cardigans.

The Well-Lived Life

Undercover Men's Spring 2027 Collection Debuts at Paris Fashion Week

Undercover's Spring 2027 collection, unveiled during Paris Fashion Week, featured reversible linen jackets and oversize cardigans crafted from an unexpected paper-rayon blend, signaling a surprising j

Beatriz Almeida·June 28, 2026

Model wearing a Gabriela Hearst Resort 2027 lace gown on a Monaco runway with the Mediterranean Sea in the background.

The Well-Lived Life

Gabriela Hearst's Lace Ahoy! Resort 2027 Collection Drops Anchor

In a striking departure from minimalist resort trends, Gabriela Hearst's Resort 2027 collection, 'Lace Ahoy!

Beatriz Almeida·June 26, 2026

Stray Kids' I.N looking sophisticated in Damiani jewelry during a high-fashion ad campaign photoshoot.

The Archive

Stray Kids' I.N Returns for Damiani's Latest Ad Campaign

Just months after his initial Damiani campaign drove a 30% surge in online engagement, Stray Kids' I.

Akio Mori·June 25, 2026

Sarah Burton with Sir Don McCullin, Don Letts, and Danny Fox for the first Givenchy men's campaign, symbolizing a new creative direction.

Behind the Seams

Sarah Burton Unveils Her First Givenchy Men's Campaign

Givenchy's new men's campaign, helmed by Sarah Burton, features an unexpected trio: war photographer Sir Don McCullin, punk filmmaker Don Letts, and artist Danny Fox.

Javier Rojas·June 24, 2026

An exclusive jewelry exhibition featuring 24 French brands in the Tuileries Garden during Paris Fashion Week, highlighting luxury and curated experiences.

Runway Report

New Jewelry Trade Event Debuts During Paris Fashion Week

This October, 24 French jewelry brands will debut a 'curated journey' in the Tuileries Garden, attempting to redefine how luxury jewelry is showcased during Paris Fashion Week, according to WWD .

Priya Sharma·June 24, 2026

Models showcase dramatically shrunken denim silhouettes with a rock 'n' roll edge from Prada's Spring/Summer 2027 men's collection at Fondazione Prada.

Runway Report

Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons Unveil Spring 2027 Men's Collection

Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons unveiled their Spring 2027 men's collection at Fondazione Prada.

Javier Rojas·June 23, 2026

Beauty Dossier

The Ultimate Guide to Finding Your Perfect Concealer Shade & Undertone

Finding the perfect concealer can feel like an endless quest. The right shade can instantly brighten your look, while the wrong one can highlight the very things you want to conceal. This challenge is why the demand for …

Sponsored by MYG Cosmetics Canada·July 22, 2026

Models showcase Prada's Spring 2027 collection featuring innovative jeans in leather, technical fabric, and Prince of Wales check on a runway.

Runway Report

Prada men's Spring 2027 redefines jeans with luxury materials

For its Spring/Summer 2027 men's collection, Prada presented 'jeans' in antique white leather, berry-colored technical fabric, and Prince of Wales check.

Javier Rojas·June 21, 2026

Models showcase Setchu's Spring 2027 collection featuring intricate Japanese square knots and leather nets on the runway at Milan Fashion Week.

The Well-Lived Life

Setchu Unveils Spring 2027 In the Net Collection at Milan Fashion Week

At Milan Fashion Week, Satoshi Kuwata's Setchu unveiled a Spring 2027 collection of just 17 unique looks, each intricately tied with Japanese square knots.

Beatriz Almeida·June 21, 2026