“I wished to create a perfume about utopic adolescence,” explains Hedi Slimane, “Capturing an ideal of eternal youth.” The Celine creative director is discussing his latest olfactory endeavour, the maison’s new Haute Parfum, ZouZou. Named for the affectionate child-like nickname that describes a young woman with short hair, Slimane’s muses included French writer Françoise Sagan; Jean Seberg, as filmed by Jean Luc Godard; the heroines of The Velvet Underground; and the plethora of young women who he’s lensed over the course of the past two decades. Photographed by Hedi Slimane It goes with ..read more

Ever since his star-making role in The Notebook back in 2004, Ryan Gosling has lived rent-free in our minds as the ultimate heartthrob. Since then, it’s fair to say the actor’s career has only gone from strength to strength, with unforgettable roles in hits like Crazy Stupid Love, La La Land and, of course, Barbie.  Image: Barbie Always committed to his craft, each role has seen Gosling’s appearance evolve, often trading his signature blonde locks for distinct new ‘dos.  Below, we’re delving into Ryan Gosling’s complete beauty evolution, from child star, to ultimate leading man. 19 ..read more

A Swedish pharmacy chain has announced a ban on teens buying anti-ageing skincare products in its stores. The refusal to sell “advanced skincare”, including AHAs, retinol, and vitamin C, to people under the age of 15 is reportedly a response to a wave of kids, tweens and teens stocking their carts with potentially damaging products at the urging of social media. The phenomenon of children jumping on the ‘skincare’ bandwagon has not gone unnoticed by the industry or the general public. TikTok has even penned a name for the phenomenon. ‘Sephora Kids’ or ‘10 year olds at Sephora’ has become a pop ..read more

After years in the makeup chair for runways and campaigns, Bella Hadid is officially venturing into the beauty industry with the launch of her very own brand, Ôrəbella. Earlier this year, the supermodel took to Instagram to tease the launch, and while she announced that a new project was on the way, she declined to let us in on what exactly she had made. “Ôrəbella founded by Bella Khair Hadid. Reveal your alchemy on 5/02. Link in bio to get on the list & get an exclusive gift at launch,” she wrote alongside the clip. In fact, the video was *so* cryptic, that some fans were confused as to w ..read more

Emma Lewisham, skincare guru and founder of the eponymous beauty brand, shares her top beauty lessons, including the correct way to organise your products and a bedtime routine that actually works. Drink Water, Wear Sunscreen Outside of maintaining a consistent skincare routine and always wearing SPF, my three biggest skincare tips would be to drink plenty of water, nourish your body with healthy wholefoods and incorporate activities that help to minimise stress, whatever those may look like to you. Think Holistically Embodying beauty is as much about kindness, compassion, empathy and love as ..read more

There’s a scene in Fleabag when Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s character goes scorched earth on a hairdresser for suggesting “hair isn’t everything”. “Hair is everything,” she declares. “We wish it wasn’t so we could actually think about something else occasionally. But it is. It’s the difference between a good day and a bad day. We’re meant to think that it’s a symbol of power, a symbol of fertility. Some people are exploited for it, and it pays your fucking bills. Hair is everything.” Like many pursuits in the feminine cultural sphere, a preoccupation with hair can be considered vacuous and vapid. Y ..read more

It’s the Emma effect… In the five years since it launched, Emma Lewisham has established itself as a pioneer of modern, sustainable skincare. With a slew of celebrity endorsements (including Lara Worthington and Margot Robbie) and appearances in television shows like Heartbreak High (did you spot the brand’s signature purple packaging in that sweet scene with Missy and Spider?) under its belt; the New Zealand-born company has gone from strength to strength. While it would be easy to attribute such success to its chic product design and cult-like status, the anchor of the brand is its formulas ..read more

Kim Kardashian has proven her ability to stop the internet in the past, but perhaps nothing is quite as powerful as her power to dictate a trend. And so, when the mum of four took to Instagram debuting none other than a side fringe, we knew the controversial ’00s hairstyle was about to re-appear in a big way. The images in question. (Image: @kimkardashian) Considering the renaissance of its fashionable counterparts in recent months – Von Dutch caps, low rise jeans, slogan tees, the list goes on – it’s not surprising that the side fringe has made its way back into the modern hair lexicon. For ..read more

A-listers have long been singing the praises of adding dry body brushing to their beauty routines — and as it turns out, for good reason. According to the experts, a regular dry scrub across your body might not only be the key to achieving supermodel-esque limbs, but also to boosting the overall health and well-being of your body, too. “Luminous skin sends a message of health and vitality,” says Katie Neal, body and skincare expert at Mio, “and the secret to vibrant, dewy skin lies in your commitment to caring for it. Body brushing can also improve the immune system and increase energy, which ..read more

With winter weather knocking on our doors, it’s safe to say that the lack of sun is sure to leave our skin less radiant than other seasons. Thanks to the combination of indoor heating systems, scalding hot showers and icy winds, the skin is often left feeling dry, tight, and well, stressed. But fret not, because there are ways to achieve a healthy glow during the colder months. From cleansing oils to hydrating masks, our skin can absorb plenty at the best of times, but when the winter chill has arrived, it’s time to stock up on a more specific round-up of beauty holy grail must-haves. Image: G ..read more