Platforms built around peer participation are embedding this logic directly into their ecosystems. “Platforms like Depop show how fashion discovery now flows through peer taste and seller reputation, while Strava turns workouts, routes, and recommendations into shared community signals,” says Botsman. “For the people making the recommendation, sharing what they love is also a way … Read more

It may seem trivial, but a fashion show and the reception it receives can move the needle on a brand’s performance. If the alchemy of the collection, the vibe, and the experience is right, it can not only drive critical acclaim and brand relevance but also sales, as we’ve seen with Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel debut … Read more

With Hudson Williams at the forefront of the heartthrob-hair revival, it’s no wonder his skin care and hairstylist Aika Flores has dubbed her signature beauty aesthetic the “heartthrob glow.” Unlike with glass-skin or glazed-donut skin care trends, Flores helps her clients achieve a more natural-looking glow, encouraging them to embrace their skin texture and imperfections. … Read more

If there was a Best Eye Makeup category on the Oscars red carpet, Teyana Taylor would be the sole nominee. For the 2026 Academy Awards, the actor revived the siren eye trend with a fresh twist for spring—and we’re dusting off our sharpest liquid liners to copy her look. Taylor walked the carpet in a … Read more

The timing for Wintour’s cameo at the Academy Awards couldn’t have been better, as both the Met Gala and The Devil Wears Prada 2 are arriving in early May. Hathaway, Streep, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt—who starred as the aforementioned assistant Emily Charlton in the original DWP—are returning for the sequel, which premieres on May … Read more