How Bala became the ‘it’ fitness accessory of the pandemic Early in the pandemic, a select assortment of designated items became must-haves -- symbols of our collective efforts to survive quarantine. For some, it was a sourdough starter. For others, it was Bala’s bangles -- velcro wrist/ankle weights reinvented for the Instagram age.
Lana Condor on the wellness routines she developed in lockdown In 2018, Lana Condor became an overnight teen idol with the release of Netflix’s much-loved film "To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before," in which she starred as Lara Jean. The movie became a trilogy, with "To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You" released in 2020 and "To...
Georgia May Jagger’s Bleach London comes to LA In the 11 years since it opened as a pop-up at Wah nails in East London, Bleach has become the go-to place for those looking for hair color on the cutting edge. That’s thanks to Alex Brownsell, 33, Bleach’s founder. Brownsell is the daughter of a hairdresser and, as such,...
Inside the Allure store, where anyone can be a beauty influencer Last week, I paid a visit to the Allure store in NYC. It was a day after the store’s official opening, for which a number of influencers had been invited, and a week after the “soft launch,” when most press announcements for the store went live.
Chico’s is having a moment with Gen Z and millennials Over the last few months, Chico’s has seen a shift in the demographics engaging with its content. Suddenly, millennials and Gen Zers are discovering the retailer, once considered the domain of middle-aged women. Younger shoppers are proudly tagging the brand in looks featuring both thrifted vintage Chico’s, as well as...
A new collaboration with Benefit further cements Crocs’ cult status It would be unfair to suggest the advent of Crocs began in 2020. Believers have always sworn by the foam clogs’ comfort level. They’ve also made runway appearances. Back in 2019, Ariana Grande wore them. And now, they’re showing up in street-style pics from fashion weeks in Paris and Milan.
Celebrity hairstylist Justine Marjan on TikTok’s current hair trends “I’m learning things from 12-year-old girls in their bedrooms, and it’s really fun,” said Justine Marjan. The celebrity hairstylist, known for working with the Kardashians, Ashley Graham and Kristin Cavallari, has been getting most of her recent inspiration via TikTok.
Brooke Shields on her iconic brows and her definition of self-care Brooke Shields is now 56, but she's been in the spotlight since she was about 12. That means she's been photographed in decades worth of iconic fashion looks — many of which are now coming back in style. Glossy chatted with Shields about the fashion trends she’s revisiting from her...
1 year in: Sephora, Ulta Beauty and Madewell on taking the 15 Percent Pledge A year after introducing the 15 Percent Pledge, founder Aurora James said beauty is “at the forefront” of the industries driving it.