• The Beauty Essentials for September

    Written by Yasmine Mubarak

    September is here, and its time to save our hair and skin from the summer sun and dryness. To celebrate the start of fall, we have gathered some hydrating and protective products we use this September. From protecting our hair with Maria Nila's True Soft hair regime and Redken's Leave-In treatment. To our skincare with a microbiome gel moisturizer and a reparing day cream.

    Maria Nila True Soft Conditioner Is a caring conditioner for dry hair that moisturizes and reduces frizz and counteracts static electricity. It also detangles any knots you have in your hair. It's enriched with argan oil, antioxidants and fatty acids that preserve moisture, strengthen the hair and gives shine. With a fresh floral scent of lilies, jasmine and rose it also protects your hair against UV radiation and free radicals. Use it together with the Maria Nila True Soft Shampoo and your are all set this September.

    NYX Professional Makeup Fix Stick Quick Fix Concealer in Green is a Makeup wizard with hyaluronic acid that can help you enchance under-eye circles, impurities and hyperpigmentation. This comfortable and breathable formula can be easily applied under and over foundation  It's creamy and long lasting (12 hours), not to mention ransfer resistant and non-sticky formula.

    Redken Acidic Bonding Curls Leave-In Treatment is Redken's first Leave-In Treatment that restores the structure of treated and damaged hair, while adding shine and definition to curls. It's said to fight up to 2 years of visible damage in one use, and we are here for it. It has a formula with Curl-Bond Technology (citric acid + urea + glycine) which builds bonds and repairs curls from the inside. Not to mention heat protection for up to 230°, and a soft scent. This is a leave-in treatment for curls that have been through a lot, and needs some rest and hydration after the summer.

    NOBE Forest Elixir® Microbiome Enriching Gel Moisturizer Is a light gel cream containing innovative Re-Connecting Nature® microbiotic forest extract that supports the skin's microbiome. Microbiotic forest extract is developed and patented by the Finnish company Uute Scientific. It is the world's first natural ingredient that corresponds to the varied and rich biodiversity of the forest. The extract is made from renewable sources and has been scientifically proven to restore the natural balance of the skin's microbiome, strengthen the skin's protective barrier and promote skin renewal. Microbiotic forest extract has also been shown to reduce redness and irritation and increase the production of collagen. All this gives a healthy, balanced and radiant complexion.

    Essie Classic Nail Polish What's better then a new nail polish for the month. The iconic, award-winning original polishes from Essie, are all nuanced to achieve perfection. They offer a wide palette of classics and trendy colors in different shades. Essies Color nail polishes are color-saturated and long-lasting polishes with a glossy, shiny finish. The nail polish provides a good coverage that can be built on and an outstanding durability in combination with the use of base coat and top coat. The brush fits each nail and makes the polish easy to apply without streaks forming. Vegan formula without animal ingredients and by-products.

    No7 Future Renew Repair Day Cream This day cream for the face with SPF 40 helps counteract future signs of damage. Documented protection against UV rays. It contains No7's peptide innovation, PEPTICOLOGY™ developed by world-leading scientists, that stimulates the skin's natural recovery and helps change the skin's appearance by restoring lost elasticity and deeply moisturizes for up to 72 hours. Easily absorbed by the skin without leaving a white film. 

    Cloud & Glow Silk Pillowcase A new silk pillowcase is a great new investment, made of 100% mulberry silk, the thread density is of the highest grade (6A) and the weight is 22 momme, which gives an extra shiny and durable pillow case. The silk earring's glossy surface reduces friction against both hair and skin. It helps you avoid broken hairs and allows your skin to breathe throughout the night. With OEKO-TEX® Cloud & Glow's silk pillowcases are certified with OEKO-TEX® Standard 100. The certification guarantees that the product is tested and free of harmful chemicals. Do not use fabric softener and do not tumble dry the silk pillowcase.

  • ARKET Announces Exclusive Collaboration with Penny Martin

    Written by Ulrika Lindqvist

    This autumn, ARKET unveils The Penny Martin Edit, a women’s capsule collection created in collaboration with Penny Martin, renowned editor of The Gentlewoman magazine. The collection offers a curated wardrobe designed for both town and country living, blending style and practicality for the modern woman.

    Inspired by Martin’s dual life between coastal Scotland and London, the Edit includes versatile pieces such as a double-face cashmere skirt-suit, a sleek wool crêpe dress, and commuter essentials like three-quarter-length coats and silk accessories. The collection also highlights ARKET’s signature fabrics, including wool, cashmere, and leather.

    ARKET’s Head of Design, Ella Soccorsi, noted the long-standing relationship with Martin, praising her influence on the collection's thoughtful design. Martin added, “This Edit is a unique opportunity to apply what I've learned in fashion directly to the clothes themselves.”

    The Penny Martin Edit will be available online and in select stores starting September 5.

    All images courtesy of Arket 

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    Jotex Launches Rug Collection Designed by Swedish Fashion Icons

    Written by Ulrika Lindqvist

    Earlier this year, Jotex announced a major collaboration with some of Sweden's most renowned fashion designers. The partnership includes Lars Wallin, Angelo da Silveira (Diemonde), Ida Sjöstedt, Bea Szenfeld, and the design duo Livia Schück and Josephine Bergqvist (Rave Review).

    The result is a unique collection of five rugs, available for purchase starting August 29. Jotex is strengthening its ties to the fashion industry through the launch of Jotex Design Collab. This extensive collaboration allowed six prominent designers to have creative freedom in designing five bold, individual rugs. For many, it's their first foray into interior design. The exclusive collection will be available on jotex.se from August 29, 2024.

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    CELINE Beauté Unveils First-Ever Cosmetics Line with “La Collection de l’Arc de Triomphe” Film

    Written by Ulrika Lindqvist

    CELINE Beauté has announced the launch of its inaugural cosmetics line with the release of “La Collection de l’Arc de Triomphe” film, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s history. Conceived by creative director Hedi Slimane in 2023, this new venture extends CELINE’s luxurious offerings from its Haute Parfumerie collection, which debuted in 2019.

    Slimane has meticulously designed a range of opulent beauty products, including bottles, pencils, and cases, that cater to all beauty rituals. These couture items epitomize the height of luxury and elegance, reinforcing CELINE's deep cultural roots and the French ideal of femininity and allure that Slimane has cultivated over the past five years. The collection is anchored by the quintessentially Parisian “Rouge Triomphe” lipstick, featuring a classic satin finish and encased in a faceted gold sheath embossed with the maison’s couture monogram. This product will officially introduce the CELINE beauty ritual when it launches in Fall 2024. Alongside the lipstick, a curated selection of high-end luxury objects, jewelry, accessories, and precious leathers will enhance the allure of “Le Rouge CELINE” and its timeless feminine ritual. The “Le Rouge CELINE” lipstick collection, also crafted by Slimane, will debut in January 2025, offering 15 satin-finish colors, including the iconic nude shade “La Peau Nue,” showcased by models in the “Triomphe” film.

    Each season will bring new additions to the CELINE Beauté line, with Slimane laying the groundwork for a comprehensive beauty collection. This will include lip balms, mascaras, eyeliners, eye pencils, loose powder, blush cases, and nail polishes, all designed to embody the luxurious spirit of CELINE. With the introduction of CELINE Beauté, the maison not only enriches its storied heritage but also sets a new standard in luxury beauty, blending timeless elegance with modern femininity.

    Watch the film at celine.com

  • The Sophisticated Beauty Essentials for Summer

    Written by Yasmine Mubarak

    Hello to sun and summer. This time, we have gathered some of the essentials for a sophisticated and more night look. Of course, with a focus on glow, sun protection and hair hydration. Find them below.

    La Roche-Posay Toleriane Foaming Gel Double Cleanser
    Do you have a hard time removing your sun screen or waterproof makeup? Say hi to La Roche-Posay’s Toleriane 2-in-1 foaming facial cleanser. It cleans the skin while maintaining the natural balance and pH value. Contains gentle and carefully selected ingredients that do not dry out the skin. It’s a lovely gel formula, in a 400 ml bottle (yes 400!). Find it here.

    Charlotte Tillbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint The new foundation stick from Charlotte Tillbury is a great summer product for a natural, sheer-to-light foundation stick with buildable coverage. It delivers a smoothed, soft-focus glow that you can apply easily. Contains Collageneer™, hyaluronic acid and nourishing oil from Daikon Radish Seed Oil + vitamin E, preserves moisture for up to 24 hours* and improves skin's appearance both immediately and over time. Find it here.

    Eucerin Sun Hydro Protect SPF50+
    Eucerin Sun Hydro Protect SPF50+ is a moisturizing sun protection cream with SPF 50+. It has a formula for the face that contains hydro-tech complex: a mixture of hyaluronic acid and Natural Moisturizing Factors for immediate hydration and a fresh feeling on the skin. It is quickly absorbed without streaks, leaves no residue on the skin and has an invisible finish. Apply generously before sun exposure and reapply frequently. Do not stay in the sun for too long, even when using sunscreen. Find it here.

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    Lush Sun Companion Sunscreen Lotion
    The light and nutritious lotion contains cupuaçu butter from the Amazon grown in a forest farming system. With a light melon scent the new SPF from Lush protects the skin when you are out. With ingredients such as primrose oil, olive, jojoba and almond oils in this cream leaves skin so soft. This sunscreen was invented way back before our Lush days at Cosmetics To Go and tested alongside it on Kilimanjaro, so we know it keeps skin in top condition. Find it here.

    L'Oréal Paris Lumi Glotion Highlighter Light Glow
    A radiance skin tint designed to brighten and hydrate for up to 24 hours. Use it as a primer, foundation, highlighter or contour. The L'Oréal Paris Paradise Lumi Glotion allows you to customise your radiance as you want. Find it here.

    Kérastase Première Bain Décalcifiant Rénovateur Shampoo
    Bain Décalcifiant Réparateur from Kérastase is a lime removing and repairing shampoo for damaged hair. A porous and cleansing shampoo that works from the inside out to remove limescale, strengthen and repair damaged hair. Helps to counteract dullness in the hair and hair breakage, and repairs the core of the hair. During longer use, the hair should become stronger from the inside and more hydrated. Perfect during the summer when we might wash our hair a little more after bathing and hot days. Find it here.

    KVD Good Apple Blush Balm Duo The new Blush Balm from KVD comes in 4 different colors and shades. Everything from bronzer, to colorful blushes. It's soft and blendable cheek color. Each Balm comes in two creamy, ultra-saturated shades designed to layer over foundation for a pore-blurring velvety finish that lasts all day. Find them here.

    SEPHORA COLLECTION Size Up - Mascara
    The new Size Up Mascara from Sephora's own brand gives instant mega-volume, length and curl to lashes.  In a cute hourglass-shaped bristles it gives a volume effect in black color. Find it here.


    Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Daily Hydrating Body Lotion
    Eight Hour Daily Hydrating Body Lotion provides superior functionality and multi-functional benefits in a single product to simplify your skin care routine without compromising results. Eight Hour Daily Hydrating Body Lotion is a silky, light lotion with the finest ingredients that nourish and protect your skin. It contains shea butter, avocado oil and a natural prebiotic complex, moisturizes effectively, absorbs quickly and makes your skin look and feel healthier. Find it here.

    IGK Mistress Hair Balm
    This kind of new brand, IGK was founded by four celebrity stylists with a common vision – to offer modern hair care. As the first product I test from the brand, Mistress Hair Balm doesn't disappoint. The leave-in conditioner goes into the hair right away without leaving it greasy. My hair feels smooth. It features a feather-light formula that detangles and smooths hair, leaving desirable radiance and workability. Find it here.

    L'Oréal Paris Telescopic Lift mascara
    Lift your lashes to new heights with the L'Oréal Paris Telescopic Lift mascara. It lengthens your lashes by up to 5 mm with a 2 sided brush designed with hooked bristles that capture each hair and coat and lengthen your lashes. The mascara is ceramide-enriched formula to not flake, with extra black pigments for an intense lash look. Find it here.


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    HUGO x Les Benjamins

    Written by Emelie Bodén by Sandra Myhrberg

    “HUGO x Les Benjamins is a vibrant exploration of cultural intersections, where the rich heritage of Istanbul's streets meets HUGO’s self-expressive style,” says Marco Falcioni, SVP of Creative Direction at HUGO BOSS. “This collaboration is more than just a merging of aesthetics; it's a dialogue between traditions, a blend of histories, and a bold statement on the power of fashion to bridge worlds and inspire individuals across the world. Embracing Les Benjamins' unique viewpoint and HUGO's innovative design DNA, we've created a collection that celebrates the spirit of discovery, the joy of creative expression, and the shared journey of interculturality.”

    Q1. At what point did you realize that a career in design was your calling, and was this aspiration always a part of your journey?
    Design was always calling me, but I wasn’t paying attention to the signals. Growing up in Germany as an immigrant child was already a challenge by itself. My Turkish parents did not want me to study fashion design, as any creative study felt limiting to them; they wanted me to have a bright future. At age 21, when I designed my first Les Benjamins collection in university, I realized that I needed to quit and pursue my fashion design journey as a storyteller.

    Q2. What motivated you to establish this brand, and what were the core inspirations that shaped its vision and direction?
    I wanted to give a voice to Eastern youth, and I’m also interested in diaspora. My collection “Herzlich Willkommen” was one of my favorite seasons as it summarized everything from design to storytelling, symbolism, and giving back to my grandparents. Identity is important, but having a globally cultured vision is just as crucial. Every human has the right to live the way they want to live.

    Q3. What drives your ongoing commitment to this brand, and what inspires you to continually innovate and evolve its identity?
    Seeing people hide their identities because they are scared of what others might think drives me. For me, seeing everyone’s identity celebrated and welcomed is richness. My focus is on Eastern youth, meaning Near-East, Middle-East, and Far-East. My wife and I just spent two months in Japan and one and a half months in South Korea. I want to bring the Near-East and Far-East together in conversation with the West. Building a cultural bridge of exchange of Eastern youth culture through arts, craft, music, fashion, and conversations is my goal. This platform will allow other brands, designers, musicians, photographers, and artists to emerge and be seen globally. Seeing someone grow who is part of your community is the most fulfilling feeling in the world. We all win.

    Q4. Given the significance of culture and community to you and your brand, how do you effectively communicate and embed these values within your brand's identity and consumer experience?
    I see this in multiple dimensions. The first dimension is my collections, where people dig into the details and meanings I try to convey in each design. Every season, I try telling a new story inspired by the Wide East. Our followers and community love to explore these details and understand the symbols' meanings. Through seeing us do it, they feel more confident in incorporating their own identity into their music videos or songs. The second dimension is the people we work with. In every campaign, we ensure a good mix of identities that live out the story we're trying to tell. The third dimension is how we present our collections. I love to imagine the world from designing the collection to space and architectural

    Q5. How do you perceive the collaboration with HUGO? Would you consider it a significant milestone in achieving your brand’s objectives?
    Most definitely, it’s a special milestone. It’s the first German fashion brand to ever welcome a Turkish-German immigrant fashion designer to tell his grandparents' story. The HUGO x Les Benjamins collection is inspired by my grandfather and grandmother, who came to Germany as Gastarbeiter in the 1960s. My grandfather, who was a welder, came first. HUGO welcoming me and giving me the freedom to express myself through art and fashion made this moment extra special. This collection pays homage to all Gastarbeiter grandparents. May their memories live on with us forever.

    Q6. What are your future plans for this brand, including any key goals and upcoming projects?
    I’m working on a "100 Year Friendship" collaboration with seven Japanese craftsmen and seven Turkish craftsmen, creating unique objects that will be sold in limited quantities and exhibited in our Les Benjamins flagship store. We also have some surprise guests visiting, and it will be a beautiful cultural moment. Unfortunately, craftsmanship is dying with the rise of AI and isn't receiving the attention it deserves. People are opting for more cost-effective manufactured goods. This special crafts project will be released on September 13th in Istanbul.

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