Beauty

Uncertainty defines the present moment, but SCAD’s Class of 2026 is heading confidently into the future. That’s not to say the students are pollyannaish. A good number of students are using their practices to work through personal trauma; they are not letting grief define them. As Dean of Fashion Dirk Standen put it, “They are clear eyed but...

Even though Carven announced the departure of Mark Thomas in April, the designer graciously returned via video for a virtual walkthrough of his final collection. That this lineup is Pre-Fall means that the looks mainly set the stage for what was the confident runway collection he showed earlier this year during PFW. Here, he has focused on transitional...

On Fifth Avenue, many of New York’s iconic landmarks set the stage, but Saturday night’s spotlight belonged only to the Gucci Mansion. Located on Madison Avenue—directly behind St. Patrick’s Cathedral—the ephemeral venue served as the after-party backdrop following the Resort 2027 show.The alluring invite promised an elegant house party held at the home of Barbara Gucci; aka the...

Even though Carven announced the departure of Mark Thomas in April, the designer graciously returned via video for a virtual walkthrough of his final collection. That this lineup is Pre-Fall means that the looks mainly set the stage for what was the confident runway collection he showed earlier this year during PFW. Here, he has focused on transitional...

Albus Lumen is still a minimalist brand, but this season brought a welcome edge. While the modernist aesthetic prevails globally, in today’s popular clothing, the style is more often than not expressed through soft silhouettes, airy fabrics, and a clean yet gentle polish. Sometimes one can forget its radical origins—but not designer Marina Afonina. In her warehouse world...

According to Rewilding Europe (a European project founded by WWF Netherlands, ARK Nature, Wild Wonders of Europe, and Conservation Capital), wildlife in Europe has increased by around 40% over the last fifteen years. This is due to several factors: wildlife protection laws (especially those protecting wolves), rural depopulation, and improvements in agricultural practices.Chicken looking for foodSimona PampallonaThe project...

Though she has been accused of trying to apologize her way out of her peccadilloes, to spend time with Sabalenka is to experience the chasm between player and person. Off-court, she is light, relaxed, and self-deprecating, unguarded and reflective. It makes sense that once the match is over, this version of her might look with some measure of...

Key TakeawaysWedding dress codes should be clearly stated to inform guests of how to choose their wardrobe for your celebration. More formal dress codes come with certain requirements—like dark jackets and long gowns—while casual dress codes allow for more flexibility in guest attire.If you’re looking to encourage a certain level of formality at your nuptials—or simply want to...

Forty-eight hours in Venice during the opening days of the 61st Biennale Arte and you realize pretty quickly that the city runs on two things at this time of year: Seeing the art that’s on show—and the aperitivo; that golden hour when the day stops and the cocktails begin to flow, and, well, don’t ever really stop.That was...

“Mexico City is one of those bucket-list locations I can’t believe I haven’t made it to yet. I’ve never stayed in a gorgeous Airbnb before, so going all out in CDMX would be a treat. My trips are often a bit too action-packed, so factoring in some time to lounge in a beautiful home (between sightseeing and stuffing...