Beauty

Mulberry narrowed its losses in the first half of fiscal 2025, despite a 4% revenue slip to £53.9 million.The British luxury brand slashed its operating expenses by 16% to £42.7 million in the 26 weeks ended September 27. A move away from discounting to focus on full-price sales helped to boost its gross margin to 69%, from 67%...

When Nora Ephron wrote the words “I feel bad about my neck” it was a rallying cry for women everywhere. Yes, they thought. Finally! A woman widely considered an intellectual had come clean about the fact that no matter your deep and worldly concerns, your keen understanding of the beauty industrial complex’s choke hold, or your desire to...

Born between the 1960s and 1980, Generation X represents “a powerful yet underexplored demographic”, according to a new study by Paris-based market research firm OpinionWay, commissioned by creative agency Publicis Luxe. A survey was conducted across 1,150 respondents between April and June 2025, all of whom are aged 45 to 65, and fall in the top 10% income...

Beacon’s Closet10 W 13th St, New York, NY 1001174 Guernsey St, Brooklyn, NY92 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217Thrift-loving New Yorkers have strong opinions about which Beacon’s Closet location is superior. Regardless of whether you go into the Manhattan, Greenpoint, or Park Slope store, though, all will agree with this: Give yourself ample time to browse. While Beacon’s Closet...

Meg Ryan’s impact goes beyond influencing us hopeless romantics who yearn for that perfect meet-cute at a bookstore or best friends to lovers trope. When it comes to the cool girl bob, we wouldn’t have our obsession with the short cut without her.“Meg is very spontaneous, very adventurous,” says celebrity hairstylist Sally Hershberger. “I love working with Meg...

The second New Moon of fall will take place November 20 (if you’re on Eastern time, November 19 if you’re on Pacific). Entering Scorpio, energies are high and emotions are intense. It follows October’s New Moon in Libra (a time of establishing clarity in relationships and new evolutions in our lives) and November’s Super Moon, the largest and...

Plus, investment in one’s health often begets further investment. Though the efficacy and ethics of GLP-1 drugs for users who aren’t diabetic or overweight can be debated, the fact is that over 2% of Americans are on the medication — up 600% over six years, according to Fair Health. Notably, this data is based on healthcare claim records,...

It’s also, in part, to thank for Matteau’s shift back to a more direct-to-consumer (DTC) business. After launching as a DTC brand, Matteau fast became heavy on wholesale as the founders pursued international discovery and growth. Early days were 80% wholesale vs 20% DTC; the split then remained 70-30 for a while, Heinsen says. Lately, though, the DTC...

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The best hydrating serums can be a year-round essential for some—especially if you have naturally dry skin—but come winter, they become downright necessary for everyone. Powered by humectants like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and beta-glucan, which pull water into skin to deliver near-immediate plumping benefits, these formulas complement your face moisturizer to rehydrate and lend a dewy glow. You’ll...