2025 was a standout year for skincare trends. In the spring, polynucleotides — DNA derived from salmon or trout — took off, with experts using them in facial treatments to repair skin and boost hydration. By summer, LED face masks were everywhere, praised for their ability to reduce acne and stimulate collagen. Fall then marked the megawatt return of glass skin. But with another year…
Winter is usually a time for hunkering down and doing the least, but not for the hair colorists of the world, who have clearly been busy dreaming up all manner of delicious shades to see us through the cold spell in style. From heritage gold (inspired by that soft wash of sunshine from the winter…
When the leaves have left the trees, the air turns cold and misty, and the temperature stays 50 degrees (or below), there’s only one thing to do. Tuck yourself under a toasty blanket for as long as socially acceptable with a collection of comfort movies right by your side. There’s no shortage of good Christmas…
Cosmic beings, 2026 is the money year many of us have been preparing for without even realizing it. In numerology, 2026 adds up to 1, the number of beginnings, boldness, and unfiltered potential. And because it carries the purity of initiation, it asks us to step into the frontier of our lives with intention. Layer…
I watch a lot of TV. It’s my job. And in all my years of binge-watching shows for a living, I have never seen so many viral videos of people gathered together in bars simultaneously yelling in reaction to major TV moments than I have this year. In the age of streaming, appointment TV was…
If there’s one thing OPI knows, it’s how to nail a trend — literally. Whenever we stumble across a viral nail polish video on TikTok, nine times out of 10, it’s an OPI shade swatch. We still remember when our feeds were taken over by one viral Hailey Bieber manicure after another, from vanilla chrome nails (that’s OPI in the shade Funny Bunny, in case you’re wondering) to the more Y2K-inspired digital…
Winter jackets are practical, but the best ones aren’t a supporting act — they’re the main character, serving as the outfit. That’s why we’re all about layering up in outerwear that delivers warmth and wow factor. Whether you’re leaning into the coziness of a faux-fur coat or the versatility of a trench coat, the right…
It’s 2010. I’m 13 years old and I’m on my way to what I know will be one of the craziest nights of my life: The Justin Bieber My World 2.0 Tour. As I crank my hair straightener up way too high (RIP to my ends), I pause mid-section and wonder: What am I missing?…
Music journalist Kelly Washington travelled to Pacha ICONS at Playa Pacha at the FIVE LUXE JBR to profile Peggy Gou, the queen of K-House and techno. It is around midnight at the Playa Pacha Pool and Beach Club at FIVE LUXE JBR in Dubai. German DJ Gerd Janson has just dropped a remix of Stevie…
Emily in Paris. (L to R) Lucien Laviscount as Alfie, Ashley Park as Mindy in Emily in Paris. Cr. Caroline Dubois/Netflix © 2025 Minor spoilers for Emily in Paris Season 5 ahead. Emily In Paris is back for another season of champagne-fueled chaos, couture-level escapism, and questionable romantic decisions, all wrapped in a brightly-filtered fantasy…