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8 Surprisingly Ineffective Skincare Products You’ve Been Wasting Your Money On
With thousands of skincare products to choose from (and more and more launching every day), it can become surprisingly easy to loose track of what your skin really needs as you get sucked into buying the latest trending ingredient or viral product. Of course, testing and trying new products is part of the fun of beauty, and at the end of the day what works for you works for you, regardless of what other people think of it. But there comes a point when experimenting with skincare can become overwhelming, especially if you’re the type of person who wants to address their skin concerns and goals as quickly and effectively as possible. In recent years we’ve seen the skincare industry boom. Fuelled by social media trends, it’s been hard to ignore the influx of new products, ingredient...
Hidari Zingaro Gallery Presents AD’s “SUI” Solo Exhibition
Currently exhibiting at Hidari Zingaro in Nakano Broadway, Tokyo’s heart of subculture, is a limited-time only exhibition by AD. The exhibit, entitled “SUI” features a selection of new works from the award-winning sculptor. Born in the year 2000, AD is an emerging Gen-Z artist who was awarded the Chiho Aoshima Award for “GEISAI#21” — an artist incubation event hosted back in August 2022. The aim of the event was to discover young and emerging art talents. A number of winners were selected from the event, and each was awarded an opportunity to showcase their artwork in dedicated solo exhibitions between October 2022 and January 2023. AD’s “SUI” installation marks the fifth installment to the series of exhibitions dedicated to “GEISAI#21” awardees. AD’s ceramic sculptures often come in small...
French Girls Swear By These 13 Brands for Amazing Skin
There’s an undeniable allure about the beauty and style choices of French women, from their chic trademark fringes to their classic wardrobe basics. For me, though, there’s one specific area that I feel they’ve consistently excelled in more than most: skincare. Yes, French girls have seriously amazing skin, and it’s down to the array of hard-working skincare brands that they have access to. Over the years, I’ve lost count of the number of industry-approved makeup removers and celebrity-beloved face oils that have been exported from France. Trust me—if it’s cult skincare products that you’re looking for, then French pharmacy brands are the best place to start. Luckily, many of these historic bra...
Katie Holmes and Gigi Hadid Both Wear These Flat Shoes With Jeans On Repeat
Plenty of Reformation shoes make it onto our wish lists, but the Agathea loafers are so good that they deserve this dedicated article of their own. As you know, us WWW editors spend a lot of time scrolling, browsing and trying the latest fashion in order to report back to you about the pieces actually worth investing in. There’s an awful lot out there to sieve through, especially when it comes to loafers, since the likes of Prada, Gucci and Saint Laurent have long made them the most covetable flat shoe around. But the Agathea loafers stand out from the crowd. Not only because you have eight different colours to choose from, but they’re also the perfect balance between chunky and classic, so they’ll last you through all the nuanced loafer trends to come. They’re also incredibly co...
How to Photograph a Rally Car Using Your Phone With Larry Chen and the Toyota GR Corolla
For its latest How To series, Hypebeast looked to professional car photographer Larry Chen to teach car fans how to photograph their own rides. Chen is a globally-known photographer and has covered car culture extensively, capturing pictures for auto magazines, brands and events such as the Formula Drift series and the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Simply put, his automotive arts pedigree speaks for itself as he’s also utilized his writing and video creations to showcase his passion for the world of cars. In his How To demonstration, Chen looked to the latest Toyota GR Corolla for its aerodynamic silhouette, ultra-detailed interior and this particular model’s pristine SuperSonic Red color. The Toyota GR Corolla is one impressive looking ride – its profile is inspired by modern rally...
19 Of The Easiest Nail Designs You Can Totally Try At Home
There are few things I love more than a trip to the nail salon. I love to leave it to the pros to care for and shape my nails while I just worry about what colour to go for next. However, after stumbling across a fair few easy nail art looks, I think I’m ready to try and emulate a few designs at-home. Designs like French tips and cute dots are pretty straightforward to replicate with a bit of patience and a very steady hand. Load up your nail tool kit if you don’t already have remover for pesky smudges and orange sticks to clean up the nail as tidily as possible. Oh, and check in with these tips from nail experts to avoid common mistakes. Here are the easiest nail art designs that have inspired my DIY manicures lately. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for ...
I Have Expensive Taste on a Tight Budget—This Is How I Shop Designers for Less
I’m a minimalist at heart, so my dream wish list is usually full of simple, elegant and timeless pieces that reflect a quiet luxury—A The Row cashmere knit or a Max Mara camel coat would be on my fashion bucket list, for example. Yes, sometimes I will save up for the odd worthy Totême buy or Loewe handbag to elevate the rest of my outfits. For my day to day wardrobe, however, I’ve gotten really good at finding equivalent, more affordable buys. You can take my weekly column on the most expensive-looking high street buys as proof. Over the years, I’ve started to notice some recurring trends and design details from my favourite luxury labels on the high street. And since I’m here to impart my top tips on how to shop designer pieces for less, I thought it was about t...
Emma Stone Styled Ankled Boots on the Red Carpet in the Chicest Possible Way
We haven’t had a red carpet moment from Emma Stone in several months, so last week’s event was a real treat. She attended a New York City screening of When You Finish Saving the World, a film she produced starring Julianne Moore and Finn Wolfhard. (Mark your calendars: The coming-of-age movie comes out on January 20.) For the red carpet, Stone wore a Louis Vuitton dress, belt, and boots. Maxi dresses and skirts have been hugely popular lately, but don’t call it a comeback—they’ve been here for years. I particularly love when they’re styled with ankle boots, as Emma Stone does here, which creates a perfectly proportionate look. (In comparison, I hate when there’s a gap between the bottom of my jeans and the top of ...
Totême’s Camel Coats Are the Latest to Go Viral—Here’s Why They’re Worth It
Just when we thought the brand’s Embroidered Scarf Jacket was the phenomenon we would never recover from, their Mid Heel Boots came back into stock and we collectively fan-girled all over again. In short, when it comes to outfit elevating pieces that are always worth the investment, Totême can do no wrong. After spotting several of fashion’s best dressed in longline camel coats in the few last few months, it was no surprise that they would also be from Totême, and so began our obsession with their latest cold-weather drop. Wear it dressed down with a soft knit and jeans, dressed up with a maxi dress and knee-high boots, or even as part of your eveningwear look, the best thing about these coats is their versatility. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you ...
I’m a Style Expert, and These 12 New-Season Buys Have My Full Attention
When it comes to looking polished every single day, no one is quite as proficient as Jessica Skye. An influencer she may be, but she has the fashion clout to match, having held various roles within the industry before she found social media stardom. It’s this intrinsic knowledge and experience that sets Skye apart from her contemporaries (along with her imitable style, of course). With a penchant for pared-back staples and easy-to-wear outfits, all in a gloriously versatile colour palette, Skye creates perennially chic looks that aren’t try-hard—a potent combination we immediately want to re-create. Thankfully, each month, Skye will be sharing her new-season selects exclusively with you. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dat...
I’m A Beauty Editor, But I Love These Affordable Products Under £20
Having tested a lot of beauty products for my job, I know that there are some luxury beauty products that are absolutely worth the investment, especially when it comes to skincare products like serums that do a lot of heavy lifting in your routine. Others, however, I think you can save money on. Take mascaras for instance. Many high street mascara formulations are just as good, if not better, than the £30+ ones. So you can probably get away with spending less on your lashes. To find out which affordable beauty products are actually worth switching to, I’ve compiled some of my favourite luxe beauty products with some purse-friendly alternatives. Trust me, they’re really that good. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a ...
24 Pairs of White Trainers That Are the Foundation of Every Impressive Outfit
If you were to ask me what pair of shoes everyone needs to own, I’d say, easy–a really great pair of white trainers. For context, I’m not exactly a self-confessed “sneakerhead”, but if I look back through the years I’ve spent collecting shoes, the one constant has always been a pair of white sneakers. From the Adidas Gazelles that I got as a teenager to the Alexander McQueen pair I bought with my first real paycheck, you could say I’m a fan of a clean, white finish. What I’m trying to say is I don’t suddenly love sneakers because they’re “in”. Trainers have a timeless versatility that transcends trends, earning themselves a top spot in the fashion world. From Phoebe Philo and Alessandro Michele’s love of...
