From anti-age to longevity: why Lancôme’s new skincare language matters
The beauty industry is entering one of its most important language shifts in years. The old vocabulary of anti-age skincare – lift, smooth, correct, glow – is no longer enough for a consumer who wants science, proof and a more intelligent idea of ageing. With Absolue Longevity MD, Lancô
Ginny Litscher’s “TRIBE” turns SS26 into a study of belonging, craft and wearable art
For SS26, designer and artist Ginny Litscher is using fashion to ask a larger question about identity: how do we show where we come from, who we belong to, and what we carry with us? Her new collection, “TRIBE,” answers that question through a bold mix of womenswear, textile language, and visual
Après Youth turns jewellery into character: from neon Fireworks to recycled-silver self-love
Some jewellery brands sell polish. Après Youth sells personality. The London label’s current brand book presents a world built on colour, conviction, and emotional clarity — a place where jewellery becomes less about occasion dressing and more about identity worn close to the skin. At the centr
Chanel N°5 at 105: how one fragrance became style, myth and modern femininity
Some fragrances survive time. Chanel N°5 did something more difficult: it helped define it. In 2026, the perfume reaches 105 years since its launch in 1921, still holding its place not only as a beauty object, but as one of the most enduring cultural symbols of modern femininity. Chanel’s own his
Setting sprays that turn makeup into an art form, from Sensai to Urban Decay
In today’s beauty landscape, setting and treatment sprays have moved far beyond the role of a final step. They now work as a strategic part of the makeup routine — helping refine skin texture, extend wear, reduce powderiness, and add anything from a soft glow to a polished, editorial finish. At
In Monaco, Miss Unique of the World 2026 reframes beauty around identity, not conformity
On 28 March 2026, Miss Unique of the World 2026 will stage its international final at Le Méridien Beach Plaza in Monaco, positioning itself as a contemporary alternative to the traditional beauty pageant model. Rather than centring perfection or conformity, the project is built around identity, vis
Paired fragrances set the tone for 2026, from Armani’s vanilla to Burberry’s cedar
In 2026, fragrance launches are increasingly arriving as duos — two compositions released side by side, designed to read like companion pieces rather than separate statements. Across Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Rabanne and Burberry, the pairing format is being used to sharpen contrast:
“BASHTA” brings psychological thriller tension to Berlinale’s film market, marking Dasha Tregubova’s feature debut
A new Ukrainian title is entering the international market conversation: JOYFILMS has showcased a teaser and materials from “BASHTA” at the European Film Market (EFM) during the Berlin International Film Festival. The project is the feature-length directing debut of actress and presenter Dasha T
Royal Academy to Present First UK Exhibition of Baroque Painter Michaelina Wautier
The Royal Academy of Arts will present the first UK exhibition dedicated to the trailblazing Baroque painter Michaelina Wautier (c. 1614–1689), opening 27 March 2026 in The Jillian and Arthur M. Sackler Wing of Galleries and running until 21 June 2026. Active in 17th-century Brussels, Wautier was
“The Witch of Konotop” at Hackney Empire Marks 106 Years of the Ivan Franko Theatre
On the stage of Hackney Empire, one of London’s most storied venues, Ukrainian theatre reached a symbolic milestone. “The Witch of Konotop”, a darkly comic classic of Ukrainian literature, arrived in the British capital not as a cultural curiosity, but as a confident theatrical statement. The
