Times of future past: riding Armitron’s Metro
Many Gen Xers and older millennials will fondly remember the name Armitron, known for its of-the-moment watch designs, digital styles, and affordable prices. As it entered the market and the public...
View ArticleThe Viking Polaris: an expedition through maritime Canada’s past, and the...
Some people like to take a walk down memory lane. I had a special opportunity to sail down it, by way of the St Lawrence River, aboard the Viking Polaris expedition ship. I mastered French at...
View ArticleGood enough to eat: dessert-inspired K-beauty brand Oliviaumma promises a...
Inspired by a globally trending dessert called tanghulu, which is made by dipping fruit into melted sugar, this mother–daughter duo created their very own skin care line which would emulate the...
View ArticleSteve Madden announces spring 2024 collaboration with celebrity-endorsed...
Steve Madden, the iconic American footwear brand best known for revolutionizing the shoe industry with accessible and on-trend styles, is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Jessica Rich,...
View ArticleDon’t worry, be happy: how stress ages the body and what you can do to stop it
Michael Meighen, MD, a regenerative medicine specialist, discusses the harmful effects of stress on the body and how to optimize hormone levels to prevent premature ageing When we are stressed, our...
View ArticleBest tressed: practical solutions for fine and thinning hair
Anyone who struggles with fine, thin or sparse hair knows the daily dilemma of finding products that actually work or achieving an even occasional good hair day. The promise of thick tresses lures us...
View ArticleFrench perfume house Fragrance Du Bois launches in the US with Sirène for women
Fragrance Du Bois, the eminent purveyor of exceptional, high-luxury unisex fragrances around the world, has introduced Sirène. This inaugural fragrance for the US, meticulously crafted for the...
View ArticleConfessions of a star cosmetic chemist
The creator of BeautyStat discusses how decades of research led him to create a best selling brand You may not be familiar with Ron Robinson the man, but if you have used skin care in the last 30...
View ArticleDolce Glow provides an epic opening act for Coachella
On the eve of Coachella 2024, tanning body care line Dolce Glow brought a taste of the annual music festival’s sideshow to a private home within a hidden, hill-straddled enclave in Los Angeles’...
View ArticleRadiance revival: our top beauty picks for summer 2024
Summer has finally decided to make a long-awaited appearance. With an extended winter that gifted us with torrential floods, record-breaking rainfall, hail and high water, we can declare that winter...
View ArticleM. Gemi × Cosabella launch inaugural collaboration, fusing Italian heritage...
Just in time for summer, female-founded Italian brands M. Gemi, known for their handcrafted shoes, handbags, and accessories, and Cosabella, a luxury lingerie brand known for its exceptional fit and...
View ArticleNew and Diff: the luxury eyewear brand celebrates ’70s glam for summer 2024
Where street chic meets ahead-of-the-curve, Diff Eyewear introduces Imani, decked out in her flat top bar and clean-cut lenses. By layering the lenses on top of the sleek, metal frame, she gives...
View ArticlePure Clarity: when being present is a gift
Los Angeles Photographer Photography Marketers may call the first month of the Gregorian calendar year #DryJanuary, but for most people—from connoisseurs to the conscientious—maintaining healthy...
View ArticleThe dark side of med-spas: the dangers of fraudulent practices and how to...
Dr Kate Dee reveals the fraudulent med-spa practices that put patients at risk ‘The US is flooded with fake Botox. Here’s what to watch out for’—The New York Times ‘Counterfeit Botox blamed in the...
View ArticleCuraprox: Swiss engineering that will make you smile
The Swiss are renowned as standard-bearers in watchmaking and tools. It’s also fitting that Curaprox, established in 1954 just outside Lucerne, endures as a producer of dental “tools” for professional...
View ArticleEight lifestyle trends taking shape at Expo West 2024
The 2024 edition of the Natural Products Expo West (a.k.a. Expo West) felt a little less organized (i.e. not as many curated “sections within sections” for pet products, beauty, and other items) and...
View ArticleHot summer wine: what sommeliers suggest for barbecues and grilling
Engina Kyurt/Pexels Summertime is about many things: outdoor activities, music festivals, sports, holidays, celebrations, and gatherings. For foodies, summer signals the start of barbecue season....
View ArticleDon’t let ‘Ozempic face’ get you down: tips from a top plastic surgeon to...
How fortunate we are to have so many accessible weight loss options that are not only safer than in years past, but more effective. While this newfound convenience and efficacy are mostly...
View ArticlePunchy pool drinks from Del Maguey Vida Mezcal
Everybody has different tastes and preferences. This is why the option to buy swimwear separates rather than sets is so popular. Del Maguey, the leading artisanal Mezcal brand in the US, is another...
View ArticleDagne Dover: sustainable, sturdy, sensible, and chic
When it comes to explaining the appeal of luggage and travel accessories’ brand Dagne Dover, there’s a lot to unpack. Fortunately, the founders of the decade-old New York City-based company—Jessy...
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