Sophie Cruz 
As users took to Instagram wearing brand-new outfits for each post, many found it difficult to keep up with the endless fast-fashion hauls and OOTDs being presented to them. Overconsumption was rife, but then, things started to turn. As a community, fashion lovers banded together to call for more sustainable shopping habits and championed getting sufficient wear out of … Read more
Lately, I’ve noticed an uptick in the number of classic outfits landing on the fashion set. I attribute it to the impact two years of lockdowns had on our wardrobes—fewer occasions to wear trendy items and a larger focus on buying great staples and investment pieces. But that isn’t to say that trendy fashion is fading … Read more
By Reuters Published Jan 1, 2024 Apple can for now resume sales of its flagship smartwatches, after a U.S. appeals court on Wednesday paused a government commission’s import ban on the devices imposed in a patent dispute over its medical monitoring technology. Reuters The tech giant had filed an emergency request asking the U.S. Court of Appeals … Read more
By Bloomberg Published Jan 1, 2024 Until the rise of online retail, you might have been forgiven for thinking that all apparel was shipped in burlap sacks. Those wanting their garment spending to be sustainable these days can take comfort in reusable wooden hangers, paper shopping bags, and recycled fibers. The only glimpse of plastic in many … Read more
When the low temperatures start to come by, cashmere season is well and truly upon us and I, for one, am always here for it. Traditionally, when shopping for the best cashmere jumpers, you would have to head to some pretty expensive designer brands but, thankfully, today the choice is endless. From high street to high end, there’s a cashmere … Read more
The appeal of sturdy true-blue denim never dies, but if you find yourself putting on jeans every. single. morning, you might be feeling stuck in a style rut. It happens to the best of us. While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with wearing this staple day in, day out, denim devotees run the risk of falling into a particular trap: You’re … Read more
By AFP-Relaxnews Published Jan 1, 2024 A US import ban on certain Apple smartwatch models came into effect Tuesday, after the Biden administration opted not to veto a ruling on patent infringements. The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) decided in October to ban Apple Watch models over a patented technology for detecting blood-oxygen levels. … Read more
Thankfully, primer formulas have come on leaps and bounds lately, and I’m since converted. So much so, I can’t imagine doing my makeup without one now. Primers are akin to priming a canvas, or prepping a wall for paint. Depending on the formula, they can smooth over pores and fine lines, hydrate parched complexions or add a … Read more
After a wait of 23 years and a few ups and downs, the Fontainebleau luxury resort in Las Vegas finally opened its doors in mid-December. Owned by Fontainebleau Development, the spectacular $3.3 billion complex has just unveiled its retail offering. Fontainebleau casino and resort opened in Las Vegas Between the 3,644 luxury hotel rooms and … Read more
Thailand’s Central Group is likely to get a chance to strengthen its control of Selfridges further following news that some Signa group assets are up for sale. Selfridges Central and Signa teamed up to buy Selfridges Group (including the eponymous department stores plus Brown Thomas, Arnotts and De Bijenkorf) for around £4 billion last year … Read more
