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Reformation’s Most Popular Knits, Trousers and Dresses Are Now 50% Off
The only thing is, I wouldn’t exactly call Ref affordable, and while it’s not in the unattainable realms of luxury brands like The Row, the prices can sometimes creep up into expensive territory. This, of course, can be a totally understandable side effect of more sustainable processes, but the Reformation sale is my hack for being able to invest in their amazing, responsible clothing with more reasonable price tags. This winter’s Reformation sale is particularly good, with some of the brand’s most popular items included, now with up to 50% off(!) I can vouch for the Cynthia jeans (the perfect straight leg style) and the Mason pants (the perfect wide-leg trousers) from experience, but there are also plent...
I’m a Beauty Editor With Nails That Keep Breaking—Here’s Why
For a long time, my nails were constantly breaking and snapping. I wanted to grow my nails but could never get them past a certain length and was wondering why my nails were breaking so much. I used to have long and very strong nails, so I couldn’t work out why my nails were thin, almost bendy and prone to snagging. It turns out there can be a whole host of reasons why your nails—either natural or artificial—might be breaking. Our lifestyles, nail care, how we use our hands and even our diets can play a big role in how strong our nails are. So, if you’re wondering my your nails are breaking, look no further. I spoke to two top nail technicians, Ami Streets and Katie Barnes, to share their insight on some of the most common reasons for nail breakage, as well ...
Whenever I’m Frazzled, I Always Come Back to This One Product
You would be forgiven for thinking that aromatherapy only provides benefits through our sense of smell, but it actually works on multiple levels. Indeed, smelling essential oils taps into our olfactory senses and our limbic system—the part of our brain concerned with memory and emotion—to bring a sense of calm and well-being. That being said, the actual inhalation of aromatherapy oils can provide great benefits to our respiratory system too. When you inhale the aroma of essential oils, they are also absorbed inside the body. This makes it great if you’ve been struck with the lurgy, as it helps to support the respiratory system, and the antibacterial and antiviral properties of essential oils make them great for fending off the symptoms of a cold. Finally—this one blew ...
Heads Up: Zara’s Viral Shearling Jacket Has Just Been Restocked
I already know what you’re thinking, and yes, this winter is shaping up to be a particularly cold one. I happen to love dressing for cold weather (nothing beats hunkering down and hibernating in cosy layers of cashmere and wool), but when you do inevitably have to leave the house, it can be tricky finding “the one,” that elusive winter coat that looks good and stays warm. Well, that is until now. Zara has got a track record for designing some of the most covetable and expensive-looking pieces on the high street, and although sought-after pieces can sell out as quickly as they land, fortunately for us the best sellers are often reinstated the following year, and one of the biggest hits from last winter is back: the Double-Faced Shor...
Mercedes-Maybach Unveils Its Haute Couture-Inspired S 680
Mercedes-Benz has just unveiled the evolution of its Maybach Class Haute Voiture concept that was presented back in May. Set to be the production version of the Haute Couture, this Mercedes-Maybach S 680 is pure luxury with its two-toned paint job of rose gold and metallic nautical blue. “The intricate features and exclusive design elements are what make the Mercedes‑Maybach S‑Class Haute Voiture one of the most extravagant models we ever created – it represents Sophisticated Luxury in its purest form. Our customers have access to the most aspirational lifestyle, so we wanted to reflect this through creating something utterly desirable and using components never before seen on a Mercedes-Maybach,” says Gorden Wagener, Chief Design Officer Mercedes-Benz Group AG. The interior features boucl...
XENEX MOTORSPORTS Will Make You a V8-Swapped Mazda MX-5 Speedster
The Mazda MX-5/Miata is one of the most adored cars to come out of Japan for its tunable properties and subsequent performance capabilities, inclination to drift, and for its simplistic stylish good looks. But what happens when you give this formidable little JDM classic to the car designer Kasim Tlibekov and the design studio Tlibekua to develop a speedster concept? The team of artists took the best-selling sportscar of all time and turned it into the MX Speedster, and now, XENEX MOTORSPORTS is making the car in real life. What started life as a render will now become reality. Beginning with the original naturally aspirated era of 1989-1997 Mazda Miatas, the company then sheds 250 lbs of weight before crafting its bespoke Speedster body kit. This brings no roof and a very low-slung window...
The Audi RS4 Will Make You Feel Like a Rally Driver
After driving the Audi R8 and the Audi RS3 for Hypebeast’s Open Road, we could confidently consider ourselves enrolled in the Quattro family. Addicted to the German automaker’s all-wheel-drive system, the subsequent abundance of grip, and the moreish turbocharged surge of power as we push through the rev bands, we thought we’d done it all. That was until we got our hands on the Audi RS4. With Audi’s RS line, we’ve come to learn that they are unequivocally cool cars. There’s power in understated, controlled insanity that the RS division possesses. By the way of a badge, the RS division indicates its willingness to be unhinged, understood within a crowd of fellow drivers on the road. So with this in mind, we were in no doubt of knowing what the RS4 would be like before we’d even started its...
The Future is Electric, and Ryvid is Preserving the Heart and Soul of Motorcycles
Ryvid is looking beyond the obvious mainstream benefits of electric vehicles like cost savings and environmental friendliness. They’ve applied the same planning and design principles that lift aircraft skyward to creating an exciting on-road commuting experience. This aerospace-inspired engineering brings us a refreshing take on what EVs look like, what they can do, and who they’re for. Based in California, Ryvid designs and manufactures personal EVs with zero, two, three, and four wheels. While most big EV companies focus on creating sustainable electric cars, Ryvid sees personal EVs as a more significant market in the world of sustainable mobility. Ryvid has gained notoriety in the industry for its Anthem product launch, an electric motorcycle with a minimalist, aerospace-inspired frame ...
ILL-STUDIO and SLAM JAM Follow Up With the Second ‘ADDPMP’ Book
ILL-STUDIO and SLAM JAM are back with another weighty volume on the history of practically everything. Aptly titled ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER PROSTHETIC MEMORY PROGRAM Vol. 2, the publication originated as a collaborative project between the shop and studio to show their interests to the world. The Instagram page, dubbed GENERAL_INDEX, quickly gained a cult following which led to Ill-Studio founder Thomas Subreville shifting the focus to an educational platform that could help both the studio and any willing to dive in to understand the images and thoughts that race through our minds. “ADDPMP [501–999] is the second and last volume of the ADDPMP project, a subjective encyclopedia of universal information created by ILL-STUDIO and GENERAL_INDEX, in partnership with SLAM JAM,” Ill-studio to...
Top Art Moments of 2022
2022 saw the art world spin in a number of directions. Some expected, some entirely unforeseen. While blue-chip heavyweights cemented their presence across growing scenes in Los Angeles, Dubai and Seoul, a number of promising new galleries in the U.S. are showcasing work that faithfully reflects today’s cultural zeitgeist. Art, as it recurrently has shown across history, continued to reflect the the socio-political tensions across the world and the hope from many artists to the aid of those most at risk. Museums across the world also became the battlegrounds for protest as climate activists began to glue their hands to sculptures and toss food at paintings to raise awareness to the cause. There was an exorbitant amount of events to look at, but HypeArt broke down the top 10 art moments tha...
I Have Thin, Flat Hair, But This Old-School Product Gives Me ’90s Volume
These are the ones I use and swear by (Lopez does too. He says he even keeps them in his kit). I like them because they heat up quickly and evenly, and they don’t damage my hair, thanks to the velvet-flocked barrels. So, how do you use them? It’s actually quite intuitive. Just section your hair and roll them up to the scalp, securing them in place with the included clips. “I like to use hot rollers on dry hair a few hours before an event so the hair has time to set in position while you are getting ready with makeup and wardrobe,” Neill says. He emphasises the importance of prep to extend the life of the style. “If you want your set to hold for a few days, blow-dry your roots with a volumising product, like Aveda’s Invati Advanced Thickeni...
9 Buys Our Hardest-to-Impress Editor Really Loves This Week
That’s not to say that everything I buy is an investment—at least, not in terms of cost. I love the high street, and in Britain, we have access to some of the best affordable brands in the world. Although I shop from it, I do so mindfully. And I apply that same mentality to any high-end purchases I’m considering. In the past, I’ve been swayed into purchasing on name alone, but in my tenure at Who What Wear, I’ve developed a thicker skin for designer pieces, which allows me to look past the gilded embossing and instead see the piece for what it is and determine whether it’s actually worth it. As you can see, I’m very particular about the clothes I wear, the story they tell, and the impact they have on my life. So why not share my shopping picks with you? ...
