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In Honour of National Lipstick Day, These Are The Shades Our Editors Can’t Live Without

Decades of questionable makeup trends have come and gone, but at the end of it all — lipstick has never failed us. Whether it be a tried-and-true shade of classic red or an understated nude hue, a single tube of lipstick holds the power to transform your entire attitude. With National Lipstick Day swiftly approaching (on July 29th), we can think of no better time to show some love to our ride-or-dies. Plucked from the purses and vanities of FASHION‘s very own editors, scroll on to shop a curated selection of our favourite lipsticks — bare, bold, and all.

Bernadette Morra, Editor-in-Chief

Photography Courtesy of Hermes

“I keep a lot of moisturizing neutrals in various rooms around the house because I hate the feeling of dry lips. One of my faves is Brun Yachting, a limited edition shade from the Rouge Hermes spring ’23 collection. It’s just a hint of colour — like my own lips, only shinier.”

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Photography Courtesy of Charlotte Tilbury

“My favourite bold lip colour is Charlotte Tilbury’s Limitless Lucky Lips in Red Wishes. The poppy hue really pops on Zoom calls and is an instant pick-me-up IRL. It’s also long-lasting and the slim tube fits anywhere, even in the tiniest evening clutch.”

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Jennifer Berry, Digital Director

Photography Courtesy of Charlotte Tilbury

“I’m not much of a neutral lipstick girly, but when I do take a breather from my go-to Fenty Gloss Bomb or Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment and I want a subtle kiss of colour, I reach for the Charlotte Tilbury cult favourite, Pillow Talk. With the matching liner, it really gives the ‘your lips but poutier’ look that TikTok says it does.”

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Photography Courtesy of Givenchy

“By a conservative estimate, I own 70 red lipsticks. I get at least 10 compliments every time I wear this luscious medium-red shade by Givenchy, with a satin finish that isn’t the least bit drying. So naturally, I continue to reach for it — it’s just math.”

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Souzan Michael Galway, Acting Beauty Director

Photography Courtesy of Armani Beauty

“Normally my (totally arbitrary and based solely on preference) rule about lip products is to reach for a matte finish when I’m wearing red lipstick and go for a gloss when I’m wearing a nude shade. However, when the Armani Beauty Lip Maestro Satin Lipstick shades came out this past spring, all rules went out the window. I’m obsessed with shade Weekend Getaway, a really pretty and easy-to-wear nude/beige. The formula is described as a ‘watery vibrant lip colour inspired by the skin-on-skin satin feel.’ It’s a pretty wash of colour with a satin finish—so not quite matte but definitely not glossy, either—and the comfort of a balm. Perfect for everyday wear.”

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Photography Courtesy of Saie

“In the last ten years, I’ve come across maybe three red lipsticks—tops—that have totally won me over. You know, 10/10 no notes, etc. This Saie Beauty pick is on the list. I love the sleek black packaging, the sturdiness of the cap (it won’t fall off in your bag and ruin your purse lining — promise), and the finish, wear, and feel of the lipstick. I often reach for the shade Classic, a true red with blue undertones. These days, it seems like every product is described as buildable, but this one truly delivers. When you dab it on, you get a bright, sheer, popsicle-like stain. If you swipe it on, you’re left with a perfect red with a matte finish. And if you swipe it on some more (see: buildable!) you get a stunning burgundy shade that’s just as comfortable as it was two or three swipes ago. And while the colour isn’t completely smudge-proof, it fades evenly, so as the hours pass, the lipstick gradually transforms back into previous stages (burgundy>red>satin) rather than leaving you with a patchy mess.”

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Lindsay Cooper, Production Editor

Photography Courtesy of Milk Makeup

“My lips are naturally quite a bit darker than the rest of my complexion, so typical ‘nude’ shades tend to look a little chalky on me. Instead, I try to neutralize the natural shade of my lips (and make them cohesive with the rest of my makeup) by applying my cheek product to my lips as well, using a product like Milk Makeup’s Lip + Cheek Cream Blush. It’s subtle, but it prevents my lips from overpowering the rest of the look.”

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Photography Courtesy of Lancôme

“As a reformed matte-lipstick lover, my first question when trying any new lipstick is, ‘How will this make my lips feel?’ I’m no longer impressed by claims of waterproofness or hours of wear time — I’m looking for something that will make my lips look and feel happy, healthy, and hydrated, like this Lancôme Liquid Lipstick in the shade Rose Fugace.”

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Lauren Knowles, Beauty Writer

Photography Courtesy of Chanel

“As a committed nude lipstick wearer through and through, my purse is home to anywhere from approximately two to five nude lip products at any given moment. And although they may all look the ‘same’ to the naked eye (they’re not!), I’ve got my go-tos. My ideal nude lipstick is soft beige in tone and pairs well with a brown liner — but also glides over lips like a balm while delivering a swipe of long-wearing colour like a classic lipstick. In other words, it’s Chanel’s Rouge Allure Luminous Intense Lip Colour in the shade 206 Illusion.”

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Photography Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics

“On the rare occasion that I do depart from my beloved nude lipsticks, I take it all the way to the dark side and opt for a vampy shade of deep, chocolate brown. As far as lipstick is concerned, MAC Cosmetics has never done me wrong with their creamy, full-coverage formulas and high colour payoff — which is why I love this matte Antique Velvet shade. And can we just take a moment for that iconic MAC vanilla lipstick scent?”

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Natalie Michie, Digital Writer

Photography Courtesy of Charlotte Tilbury

“With nude peachy-pink tones, this everyday matte lipstick by Charlotte Tilbury in the shade Mrs. Kisses adds just the right amount of colour while staying subtle enough to wear on no-makeup days.”

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Photography Courtesy of NYX Cosmetics

“This NYX Cosmetics Soft Matte Lip Cream is my go-to for a night out because its rich, dark hue makes for a great evening look and it’s super long-lasting.”

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Kayleen Dicuangco, Junior Designer + Photo Editor

Photography Courtesy of Glossier

“Glossier’s Ultralip High Shine Lipstick in Villa is the perfect everyday lipstick — a comfortable, hydrating formula that leaves the prettiest pink sheen.”

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Photography Courtesy of Maybelline

“I love the intense colour payoff of this Maybelline Super Stay Ink Crayon Lipstick in Make It Happen. It applies so smoothly and feels so incredibly lightweight!”

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Introducing FASHION’s September Cover Stars: 5 Iconic Canadian Supermodels

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Canadian supermodels Kirsten Owen, Coco Rocha, Jessica Stam, Irina Lăzăreanu and Winnie Harlow unite to discuss the highs and lows of their magnificent careers.

WORDS BY BERNADETTE MORRA

As Kirsten Owen, Coco Rocha, Jessica Stam, Irina Lăzăreanu and Winnie Harlow trickle into a Brooklyn studio for FASHION’s September cover shoot, it’s clear that this is going to be no ordinary day on-set. “It’s been so long!” Lăzăreanu exclaims as she throws her arms around Rocha. “I’m having a flashback,” Stam muses as she, Rocha and Lăzăreanu sit for hair and makeup. For many years, the trio were “like The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants—always doing the same shows, the same shoots together,” explains Lăzăreanu, who was born in Romania and grew up in Montreal. “We would have a whole floor at the Principe hotel in Milan and leave our doors open and wake one another up for shows. It was a challenging time. We used to do 75, 88, 97 shows a season. But we got through it together.” As the blow-dryers buzz, there are shared recollections of good times, and bad, from over the years.

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On Stam: Top, $145, CDLP. Pants, $140, Levi’s. On Rocha: Top, $145, CDLP. Pants, $130, Levi’s. On Lăzăreanu:Top, $145, CDLP. Pants, $140, Levi’s. Boots, price upon request, R13. On Owen: Top, $145, CDLP. Pants, $140, Levi’s.Boots, price upon request, R13. On Harlow: Top, $145, CDLP. Pants, $140, Levi’s. Boots, $1,295, R13.

Owen, Rocha, Stam, Lăzăreanu and Harlow have each walked the most prestigious runways, starred in the biggest ad campaigns and graced countless magazine covers. They all have the height, bone structure and temperament that the industry favours. And they are all Canadian. But it’s their differences that set them apart—not only from one another but also from other stars of the modelling world.

At 53, Owen is the eldest of the bunch. Born in Montreal, she was 16 and busing tables at a nightclub in Toronto when she was discovered by legendary agent Judy Welch. Within the year, she was sent off to Paris, where the style of catwalking at the time was sexy and high energy with lots of smiles and twirls. Grunge before grunge, Owen was a misfit with her solemn, androgynous strut. But she quickly became a darling of avant-garde designers like Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons. Her loping stride put more emphasis on the clothes than the personality in them. And then, recalls Owen, “one Fendi show, Karl Lagerfeld told all the models to walk like me.” Suddenly, bouncy, bubbly runway romps seemed out of date. Owen’s uniqueness and air of nonchalance have made her one of the coolest models ever, and she still travels between Toronto, her blueberry farm and jobs around the globe.

Lăzăreanu’s path has been a bit more colourful. It was Lagerfeld who plucked her out of obscurity and set her career in high gear. As she chronicles in her book, Runway Bird (Flammarion), released last year, Lăzăreanu mixed modelling with rock ’n’ roll escapades of epic proportions. She was engaged to Pete Doherty of Babyshambles and the Libertines, collaborated with Sean Lennon, partied with Kate Moss and even woke up in a trashed hotel room—in Claridge’s no less. “I was very different from the other models and would get in trouble for being wild,” Lăzăreanu admits. “There would be some story about me in the press, and my agent would call and say ‘You can’t do that.’ But Karl had my back, and I was always so grateful for that.” These days, Lăzăreanu’s life is much calmer. She lives with her son in her cottage in the Laurentians in Quebec and, in addition to jetting around for work, is executive deputy director of the action group No More Plastic.

They all have the height, bone structure and temperament that the industry favours. And they are all Canadian. But it’s their differences that set them apart—not only from one another but also from other stars of the modelling world.

Rocha, who was raised in Richmond, B.C., came to modelling as a Jehovah’s Witness. From early on, she has adhered to its core beliefs, such as no nudity or even partial nudity. But her faith has never been an obstacle, and Rocha quickly became lauded for her theatrical style of movement in front of the camera. Her strength of character extended to her off-hours as well. Rocha was among the first models to embrace social media (even her three young children have accounts); she is an owner of Nomad Management, with her husband/manager, artist James Conran; and she has passed on her knowledge of posing, runways, branding, contracts, agencies, accounting and social media to more than 4,000 students through the Coco Rocha Model Camp. But the thing she is most proud of, she says, is her involvement in pushing for legislation changes in New York state for models under the age of 18. “There were no laws protecting against sexual harassment and abuse or ensuring that models received payment or even meal breaks—nothing,” says Rocha, who began her career around age 15.

“You’re a baby working with grown-ups,” points out Stam, who was discovered by a modelling agent at age 16 in a Tim Hortons. Stam, who grew up on a farm with six brothers outside Kincardine, Ont., advises newbies to learn about money matters and keep an eye on what’s going on. “There are, unfortunately, a lot of bad people who will try to take advantage of your finances because they know you’re a child and don’t know what you’re doing.” She now has two young children of her own and lives with them and her husband, screenwriter Brahman Turner, in Hawaii. Two of her most recent career highlights are the reissuing of Marc Jacobs’s Stam bag, named after her in 2005, this spring and walking the red carpet at the AmfAR Gala Cannes during the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.

L.A.-based Harlow also attended the AmfAR Gala Cannes, along with her boyfriend, NBA star Kyle Kuzma. Harlow, who hails from Mississauga, Ont., is the newcomer in FASHION’s September cover crew, having started in 2014 with an appearance on America’s Next Top Model. Despite having been discouraged from modelling due to her skin condition, vitiligo, she persisted, and in addition to her many cover, runway and campaign achievements, she brought her suncare line, Cay Skin, to Canadian Sephora stores—one of which turned her down when she once applied for a job. She also just launched her very first Puma collaboration—fully designed by Harlow herself. Watching our cover stars in front of the camera, I’m struck by their athleticism, lack of inhibition, understanding of how to “work” the garments and ability to silently improvise with one another. I sit down with them between shots to discuss their profession, their highs and lows and their views on the industry.

On Stam: Jacket, price upon request, David Dixon. Pants, $1,285, Lapointe.

On Rocha: Coat, $12,360, Chloé. Boots, $2,590, Ami. Ring, $3,970, Dinh Van.

ON THE EARLY DAYS

OWEN “It was horrible when I first started. I hated it and felt really uncomfortable. I was 17, and I had just arrived in Paris; I had never seen so much beautiful food, and I wanted to eat everything. People in the business were telling me I was too fat, and I felt like they wanted to change me. The hair and makeup didn’t feel like me at all. The style of runway walking was very coquettish. I could only walk the way I felt comfortable, which was my normal way of walking—really fast, with large steps. Some people wanted me to walk differently, but I couldn’t do it. I didn’t want to do it.”

LĂZĂREANU “My first big show was a Chanel couture show in either 2004 or 2005. I wasn’t doing much work as a model. I was doing go-sees, but it wasn’t really working out. My agency sent me to this Chanel casting, and there were like 300 girls. I walked in wearing a long gypsy skirt and Tibetan boots; everyone else was in tank tops and high heels. Karl [Lagerfeld] passed through the corridor; he stopped and looked at me and then kept walking. And then the casting director came out and said, ‘Karl wants to see you.’ I was like, ‘Me?’ So I went in, and they changed me into a little black dress. And they said, ‘Don’t talk to him.’ But I talk a lot, and when I’m nervous, I talk even more. So he asked me a question and I started talking. I had a really strong French-Canadian accent, and that made him laugh. I did that show, and then I worked with him for 10 or 12 years.”

HARLOW “In Toronto, friends would ask me to model things they were selling and post the images. It was the beginning of social media. Anna Trevelyan, the stylist, saw me on Twitter. She showed Nick Knight images of me and he was like, ‘Oh, my gosh, amazing—reach out to her.’ They asked me to come to London to shoot. I had no idea who anyone was. So I did my research and showed my mom and I was like, ‘Can I go?’ She said: ‘Let’s hit up your family in London. Make sure that you’re safe.’ I didn’t have an agent for a very long time. I picked a manager in Toronto because I was getting a lot of emails. I got a lawyer, and I was my own agency.”

On Stam: Top, $145, CDLP. Pants, $140, Levi’s. On Rocha: Top, $145, CDLP. Pants, $130, Levi’s. On Lăzăreanu: Top, $145, CDLP. Pants, $140, Levi’s. Boots, price upon request, R13. On Owen: Top, $145, CDLP. Pants, $140, Levi’s. Boots, price upon request, R13. On Harlow: Top, $145, CDLP. Pants, $140, Levi’s. Boots, $1,295, R13.

ON STEVEN MEISEL AND LEARNING HOW TO MODEL

STAM “I didn’t know anything about modelling. Before my first fashion week, somebody taught me how to walk in heels because I had never walked in heels before. But as far as modelling, posing and all that goes, I sort of learned as I went. And I learned from photographers like Steven Meisel. I met him when I was 16 or 17 and still living in Canada. He shot me for a Versus Versace eyewear campaign the day I met him. He put me on an exclusive with him for seven or eight months. It was like going to school—the Steven Meisel School. He taught me how to position my face toward the light, find my pose and relax into it and then have fun and play. Last year, we shot a Zara campaign. Now when he shoots, he has a mirror on-set so you can perform a bit more and see how you look.”

ROCHA “I used to be an Irish dancer; this kind of dancing is rigid up top with the bottom moving fast, so nothing about it is practical for modelling. I went to Taipei to do catalogue work; it was hours upon hours of shooting every day, and it’s where I learned the basics of quick posing. These catalogue models move very quickly, and I truthfully thought that’s how you model. A few years later, I worked with Steven Meisel, who loved this quirky, weird thing I was doing. He was like, ‘That’s so weird and strange—keep doing it.’ So I was allowed from day one to perform the way I wanted because he gave me that approval, which, in turn, led to the industry saying ‘Well, if he says it’s OK, I guess we should let her do it the way she wants to do it.’”

Top, $2,100, skirt, $5,300, and shoes, $1,650, Prada.

Irina Lăzăreanu

On Steven Meisel and Learning How to Model

“One of my first jobs with Steven Meisel was for Vogue Italia. It was a very long editorial—70 pages—so we shot for almost three weeks. Camilla Nickerson was styling, and Pat McGrath and Guido [Palau] were on makeup and hair. I had to be different characters; one was a marionette, and I had to do these crazy jumps for about an hour straight. Steven would say ‘Do it again, but your hand should be here, your pinky should be there.’ And we did it again and again and again. I really believe that Steven is the absolute best teacher. He trains you how to move, how to understand images and lighting and how clothes move on you.”

Jacket, $3,455, Ami. Top, $150, Eliza Faulkner. Legwear, $120, Sheertex. Shoes, $1,885, Christian Louboutin. Earring, $160, Jenny Bird.

ON NOT GIVING UP

LĂZĂREANU “When I started my career, nobody understood my look; nobody knew what to do with me. I was considered edgy and different looking; I would go to casting after casting and people would throw my book away. This is when we used to do castings on foot and go around the city with a little map. It was 10 castings a day and 10 noes a day. And I thought, ‘OK, well, I’m going to go through photography books and learn about lighting and Irving Penn and study images and be productive to prepare, so when I get a job, I’m going to be the best model I can be.’”

HARLOW “I went to an agency when I was maybe 16. They said that if I wanted to be in the fashion industry, I should try to be a makeup artist. But I just thought, ‘You know what, that’s your opinion.’”

ON THE ROLE OF A MODEL

LĂZĂREANU “Kate Moss was a mentor to me when I started my career, and she taught me a lot. She said: ‘This job is not about you looking pretty. And it’s not about you. You’re a canvas and you’re part of a team, and together you’re going to build a concept and tell a story. So the faster you understand that as a model, the better you’ll be at your job.’”

OWEN “When I started, I thought modelling was incredibly boring, and I hated that. Everyone else got to be creative. The photographer was creative. Everyone was creative, but the model was like a puppet. I decided that it was not working for me, and I wanted to try to find a way that I could have fun with it, too. I had to come out of my shell and use my imagination to create a scenario and play and be able to make it work. It took years to finally realize what I had to do to make it fun for myself and make it work for other people. Then Paolo Roversi said to me, ‘Kirsten, modelling is an art and you are an artist,’ and that was like—wow, I was touched.”

Jacket, $14,265, top, $3,585, and gloves, $840, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello.

Coco Rocha

On the Role of a Model

“The whole purpose of any artist is to make people feel something. Actors, dancers, singers, performers—they all understand that. But if you say a model’s job is to make people feel something, you get a giggle. Fashion is a multi-trillion-dollar industry where you are trying to sell something or at least get someone to feel something. My goal on-set is that the room should applaud. They should be excited by what they just saw.”

On Owen: Dress, $695, Sid Neigum. Shoes, $1,675, Roger Vivier. Bracelets, $175 each, Jenny Bird. On Lăzăreanu: Dress, $795, Sid Neigum. Shoes, $1,675, Roger Vivier. Bracelets, $175 each, Jenny Bird.

ON DIVERSITY

ROCHA “I remember Liya [Kebede] being backstage and saying ‘I’m the only Black woman.’ And we would be like, ‘Yeah, you are.’ But it wasn’t like, ‘Oh, shoot, what are we going to do about that?’ Looking back now, how did the world not see this as an issue? The industry shifted, for sure, but it shifted because the public said ‘Where am I? Where is my skin colour? Where is my body size?’ That only happened when social media came around.”

HARLOW “The true meaning of being a trailblazer is not just walking the path; it’s making that path easier for others to walk. I remember the first time I saw a model with vitiligo get a job after I had pretty much been the only one. In the comments, people were saying ‘Winnie Harlow, watch your back’ or ‘This girl is coming for your job.’ But the whole point of me doing what I do is so that I can cry tears of joy to see someone who looks like me. One of the first big covers I did was in Saudi Arabia, and there was a girl there who was a fan of mine and DMing me. I asked the magazine to have her with me on the cover. Being that representation that I never had is my proudest achievement.”

ROCHA “I find it funny that in acting or singing, you don’t see ‘curve singer’ or ‘curve actress.’ For some reason, models are put in tiny boxes.”

Dress, $1,885, Lapointe. Shoes, $1,150, Jimmy Choo. Earring, price upon request, Dinh Van. Necklace, $6,950, and ring, $4,150, Bulgari.

Winnie Harlow

On Diversity

“I don’t call myself a spokesmodel for vitiligo. I don’t want to make another box for everyone to fit into, like ‘vitiligo models’ or ‘plus-size models.’ There shouldn’t be a mould in the first place. Let’s break it completely.”

On Lăzăreanu: Dress, $1,230, Mance. Boots, $2,420, Saint Laurent By Anthony Vaccarello. Necklace, $7,560, Bulgari. On Stam: Blazer, $520, Norma Kamali. Necklace, $13,560, Dinh Van. On Rocha: Jumpsuit, $4,095, Moschino. Bracelets, From $185, Dean Davidson. On Owen: Blazer, $795, Pants, $350, And Boots, $450, Boss. Necklace, $7,400, Bulgari. On Harlow: Coat, $2,375, Top, $570, And Shorts, $480, Mance. Boots, $2,400, Ami. Earrings, $225, Dean Davidson.

ON PUSHING BACK WHEN NECESSARY

LĂZĂREANU “We need to talk about general respect and work conditions for models. We all have war stories about how fashion week is and how the lifestyle is—it’s not the healthiest environment for a young woman.”

ROCHA “I’ve had an equal amount of frustrating moments with both sexes in my career. I think it’s fascinating when you find yourself in a sticky situation with a woman and you’re thinking ‘Is this even possible?’ Recently I worked with a new designer I’d never worked with before. I don’t give names because I believe people have the right to change. In the fitting, she spoke to me as if she were saying ‘I own you because I paid for you to be here.’ She never said it in those words, but it felt like that because of the way she was talking to me and even looking at me. All of it was such an awkward experience. And I thought: ‘Here we are in 2022, and your behaviour is so shocking. Women shouldn’t be doing this to other women.’ I left thinking ‘What is happening?’ James saw me cave in and cry; it was that bad. I think I was also in shock because there I was, trying to be technical and kind and respectful. But this woman was just not having it, and I said, ‘James, I can’t do it’ and he said, ‘I agree—we’re cancelling.’ This person’s team was very sweet and said, ‘Can we double the amount?’ I said, ‘Absolutely not.’ Any designer who thinks that treating someone like that can be fixed with money will never learn. She was not happy. She told my team I was disrespectful and a diva. A few days later, she tried to get herself in front of me, but I have a husband who is my bodyguard, my everything, and he wouldn’t let her come near.”

HARLOW “I’ve endured a lot of hair damage backstage and during photo shoots when there haven’t been people behind the scenes who are well educated in Black hair. Those are the times when I feel the most discrimination. For one cover shoot, I came on-set with my natural ’fro. I’d worked on it all night, putting curl-rod sets into it, and it was really beautiful. When I got on-set, they said they wanted my hair bigger, so they decided to add water. If you know Black hair, you know that water makes it smaller, not bigger. And so I ended up with a really wet, soggy hairdo. And then they asked me to put it back to what it was before. It had taken me all night to create the hair that they had just ruined, and I couldn’t get it back to what they wanted. That was disheartening because I had spoken up for myself, saying ‘It gets smaller if you wet it, not bigger,’ but I wasn’t heard.”

ON GOING TO EXTREMES TO GET THE SHOT

ROCHA “What have I not done for a shot? I’ve stood on the edge of a skyscraper without any sort of safety net. I have been in rooms that were on fire and worked with animals from elephants to camels. I had a black snake in my mouth for eight hours for photos by Steven Klein that never got published because American Vogue said they were a little too editorial—I would love to find those photos.”

LĂZĂREANU “We were shooting a Puma campaign with Ryan McGinley at the Serpentine in London. We had the museum to ourselves, and at the very top there was a swing that was attached to the ceiling seven storeys up. Ryan said, ‘Why don’t you jump from the balcony onto the swing?’ Obviously, the production team was against it. So during the lunch hour, Ryan and I ran away, and I jumped from the balcony onto the swing and we got the shot. And then we didn’t know how to get back. It took about an hour and a lot of people to get me off that thing.”

Jessica Stam

On Going to Extremes to Get the Shot

“I did a shoot 18 years ago with Charlotte Stockdale for British Vogue. We were on a cruise ship in Alaska for eight days. For one of the shots, we took a helicopter to an iceberg, and they dropped me off and shot me from the helicopter. So I was all alone on this iceberg. They were like, ‘Don’t move around too much because we don’t know if it’s OK.’ One of my favourite things is getting in a harness and doing flying shots. There was a Nina Ricci fragrance campaign where I was like Catwoman running across the rooftops they had built on a set. And I recently did a Vogue Italia shoot where I was climbing on furniture. I like doing flips and stuff when I’m not supposed to; it’s really fun.”

Blazer, $1,985, top, $750, pants, $995, and choker, $575, Sportmax. Rings, $280 each, Dean Davidson.

ON SOMETHING SPECIAL A DESIGNER HAS GIVEN THEM

STAM “Marc Jacobs and Anna Sui used to have these giant rooms full of samples, and they would give you a shopping bag and say ‘You can fill up the shopping bag—that’s your payment for doing the show.’ So I have a ton of Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui and Thom Browne, from when he first launched his womenswear. He’s also one of my favourite designers.”

LĂZĂREANU “I have a 1992 Westwood tweed jacket that Vivienne gave me that I cherish because she was such an inspiration to me and to so many people around the world. She really was the embodiment of punk and such a trailblazer. And I have an Alexander McQueen coat that he gave me. I love it very much because I loved him very much. He was an incredible designer, a master tailor and a very sweet human being.”

OWEN “My two kids and I have these beautiful cashmere Louis Vuitton blankets that Marc Jacobs gave us when he was there. He’s so lovely to work with—incredibly cool, accepting and easy. He doesn’t put pressure on you or judge you. He’s so easy to be around.”

ON KARL LAGERFELD

LĂZĂREANU “Karl was a perfectionist. He worked a lot. He was very demanding, but he also gave a lot to people. I would spend time with him at the studio, and he would draw while I would do my journals and my poetry, and he would lend me books to read.

“Once, I was doing the cover of Visionaire, and at the time I was flying back and forth from New York to Paris like four times a week. I got off the plane in Paris and went straight to the set. It was a night shoot, and I was exhausted. I remember having tears in my eyes. Karl saw me. He didn’t say anything, but he took me outside and said: ‘Let it out. If you’re going to cry, you do it now.’ So I was crying, and then he said, ‘Don’t ever let them see you cry.’ And it’s really kind of crazy because everybody in the studio would always say ‘Don’t show emotion; don’t let him see you cry.’ When he cared about you, he was very loving. It was a human moment.”

ON STAYING IN THE GAME

ROCHA “Some models look at new girls and think ‘You’re going to be my replacement. Why would I ever want to help you? It just means I’ll lose my job quicker.’ But in reality, we’re going to be replaced. It’s an industry that still has a warped belief that beauty is young. So why not help someone?”

Kirsten Owen

On Staying in the Game

“I have a very simple regimen: I run through the woods barefoot and then jump in my pond. I run for about 45 minutes, three or four times a week. It makes me feel happy and grounded. It’s not about looking youthful. It’s about feeling alive.

“How long will I keep modelling? I don’t know. Probably forever. [Laughs] I’m sure that I’ll still be doing pictures when I’m in my 90s.”

Top, $595, and skirt, $725, Rachel Gilbert. Bracelet, $175, Jenny Bird.

Our group discussion ends with a rousing chorus of Canada’s national anthem (in both official languages!) and agreement that one of the bonuses of the day was getting to see respected colleagues at work. “We never get to watch each other perform,” explains Rocha. “That’s when you think ‘I know why you’re so good, I understand why you keep working and I know why everyone loves you.’ It was really special today to watch everyone.” It’s also a privilege that I will never forget.

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Barbie Is Not Anti-Man at All, Actually

Warning: Spoilers for the Barbie movie ahead.

Surprise! After months of mounting anticipation and intentionally plot-evasive marketing, it turns out the Barbie movie is not just a fashion-filled romp about the power of pink. It is sort of that, but it also presents pretty thoughtful commentary on gender dynamics. And this has made some people very upset. Enter: the Barbie movie backlash.

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Within less than a week of its release, Barbie has been criticized by conservative commentators for unfairly targeting men. Piers Morgan called it “an assault on not just Ken but all men.” Ben Shapiro went viral for setting dolls on fire in an angry response to the film. Amid the Barbie movie backlash, a narrative has emerged that Greta Gerwig’s adaptation is overly “woke,” a form of “propaganda” and, most consistently, “anti-man.”

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The thing is, in Barbieland, the Kens don’t really matter. They’re not mistreated, but their happiness hinges on the approval of the Barbies — who have all the jobs and decision-making power. Of course, the “women rule!” ethos of Barbieland is entirely fictional. The film’s depiction of this life-in-plastic society is based on the canon Mattel created specifically to appeal to little girls. In the real world, nothing works that way. That’s kind of the point.

The film follows Barbie (Margot Robbie) and Ken (Ryan Gosling) as they venture into reality and learn what it’s like in a place where men hold economic, social and political power. In other words: the patriarchy. Barbie feels suddenly uneasy and experiences self-consciousness for the first time. Within her first few minutes there, she’s catcalled, harassed and even assaulted. Ken, on the other hand, is imbued with a sense of authority and respect. The emphasis on this dichotomy isn’t “anti-man,” it’s just honest. Under patriarchal systems, women are actively put in danger — just look at the state of reproductive healthcare.

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With a great first impression of the patriarchy, Ken brings the idea back to Barbieland. The Kens seize power, turning the Barbies into cheerleaders who give foot rubs in maid uniforms. Through this plot line, Barbie uses comedy — and absurdist fashion — to capture the trappings of toxic masculinity. Ken dons two pairs of sunglasses, a tasselled leather vest, an offensively large faux fur coat, and a sweat-absorbing bandana affixed to his bleach-blonde hair. He picks up an obsession with horses and turns Barbie’s dream house into a ranch-themed bachelor pad.

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In his newfound position of power, Ken is literally padding himself to feel bigger and stronger. Deep down, he still has insecurities and uncertainties — he’s simply more equipped at hiding them now. This culminates with Ken having an existential crisis, leading him to want to figure out who he is. Ultimately, he has to confront the societal expectations of him as the “perfect” boyfriend he was created to be. Just like Barbie is tied to stereotypical standards, so too is the six-pack-bearing Ken.

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Barbie points out the harmful gender roles put on men and women alike. This is an idea that feminist author bell hooks famously honed in on, noting how the patriarchy teaches boys to suppress their feelings, deny pain and conform to a restrictive ideal of what men should be. In satirizing these characteristics, the Barbie movie sends a clear message: As a man, you don’t need to inflate your masculinity to be worthy. You’re (k)enough.

Ryan Gosling (Ken) wearing the ' I am Kenough.' hoodie at the end ! I need that 😭 so dope ❤️‍🔥 #BarbieTheMovie pic.twitter.com/RFiJoMjdla

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In an interview with The New York Times, Gerwig responded to the conservative Barbie movie backlash. “My hope for the movie is that it’s an invitation for everybody to be part of the party and let go of the things that aren’t necessarily serving us as either women or men,” she said. Sure, Ken is a little two-dimensional. But the irony here is that he’s playing the archetypal “bimbo” character that women have been relegated to for decades. Nevertheless, the film takes time to investigate Ken’s villainous arc through a raw (and camp!) ballad. It portrays the harm that comes from the traditionally masculine pressures of repressing emotions. It even positions the overlooked, sensitive Allan doll as a quasi-hero and fan favourite.

In the end, Barbie doesn’t present solutions for real-world gender disparities. But does it have to? The movie offers a joy-filled viewing experience chock full of plot holes, cartoon visual embellishments and inexplicable outfit changes. Still, it manages to pack a meaningful punch about masculinity in today’s culture. After all, life in plastic isn’t always fantastic.

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10 After-Sun Products to Stock Up on This Summer

As satisfying as sprawling out on a poolside lounger at the peak of summer can be, the moment of retreat into the cool comfort of an air-conditioned room or the refreshing drench of a post-sun shower may be its equal. Especially when you’ve fled to said room or shower to partake in some well-deserved self-care with after-sun products.

RELATED: Air-Dry Your Hair Effortlessly With These Easy-to-Use Products

From cooling aloe vera-enriched gels and mists that heal and hydrate to soothing lotions that revive and restore sun-kissed skin, after-sun care can be just as integral to the protection of your skin from skin damage as your pre-sun prep. Who wants to deal with sunburnt, peeling skin anyway?

Below, we’ve narrowed it down to 10 of the best after-sun products to shop this season.

Yves Rocher 3 in 1 Moisturizing Lotion

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A soothing swipe of lotion over sunburnt skin after a day out in the heat is just what the doctor ordered. Good thing this three-in-one offering by Yves Rocher soothes, moisturizes, and repairs sun damage to the skin. What’s more, its tropical Monoi fragrance smells just like summer in a bottle.

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The Body Shop Aloe Soothing Day Cream

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Formulated with 95 per cent natural-origin ingredients, The Body Shop’s Soothing Day Cream is full of skincare goodness. Community fair trade aloe vera sourced from Campeche, Mexico goes on gently over sensitive skin, while calming cica sourced from Madagascar works hand in hand. Rest assured that you can keep dryness at bay for up to 48 hours with this lightweight moisturizer.

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Sun Bum Cool Down Aloe Vera Gel

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Keep your skin cool, calm, and collected this summer with Sun Bum’s Cool Down Aloe Vera Gel. After sun exposure, apply this gel all over the skin to unleash the power of vitamin E and Tea Tree Oil — which come together to ease sunburns and prevent peeling.

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Phytoplage After-Sun Shampoo

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When we think of after-sun products, skin-loving gels and creams are most likely the first products to come to mind for most of us. And they should be! But what about our hair? Phytoplage’s After-Sun Shampoo is here to help cleanse our scalps and strands of sand, salt, chlorine, and sunscreen residue. It’s a must-have for “everything” showers during the summertime.

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Sisley-Paris After Sun Care Tan Extender

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Oh, the agony of watching your post-vacation tan fade away. To slow down this catastrophe, Sisley Paris offers an After-Sun Care Tan extender. Drawing upon shea butter, stevia leaf extracts and plant glycerin, this product keeps skin soft, while the look of your tan is extended thanks to a small amount of self-tanning ingredients within its formula. Crisis averted.

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Selfmade Comfort Zone Bundle

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Selfmade’s Comfort Zone Bundle is the ultimate after-sun self-care duo. Inclusive of the Secure Attachment Comfort Serum+ and Corrective Experience Comfort Cream, this skincare set harnesses the power of both humectants (ingredients that draw water into the skin) via aloe leaves and hyaluronic acids, and emollients (skin softeners that lock in moisture) via squalene to rejuvenate sun-kissed skin.

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La Roche-Posay Posthelios After-Sun Gel

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With a name that literally translates to “after-sun,” La Roche-Posay’s Posthelios line has got the right idea. Our pick from the collection is this soothing after-sun gel, which delivers an instant cooling sensation to relieve sunburn and soothe sun-baked skin while the thermal spring water ingredient acts as an anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant. For an extra cold blast, store this product in the fridge ahead of your next post-sun shower.

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Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Tencel Sheet Mask

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What’s a little self-care without a sheet mask? Packed with skin-calming aloe vera, hydrating hyaluronic acid and five kinds of protective ceramides, this mask by Klairs is sure to revive your skin after any sun-filled adventure. Plus, it’s sensitive skin-safe!

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Coola ER+ Radical Recovery Lotion

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Bring post-sun skin back to life with Coola’s ER+ Radical Recovery After-Sun Lotion. Gentle enough for daily use after sun exposure, this product boasts a dreamy blend of organic agave and aloe vera enhanced by vitamin-intensive boosters like rosemary extract and calming cedarwood. There’s nothing more satisfying than treating thirsty skin to a layer of moisturizing lotion at the end of a hot day.

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That’so After Sun Spray

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If you’re on the go, take this After Sun Spray by That’so along on your summer travels. In one fine spritz, this mist moisturizes, refreshes, and soothes the skin all at once. So whenever you need a cooling hit of hydration, top up with this spray and let it be your secret weapon.

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The Tomato Girl Aesthetic Is About Dressing For the Life You Don’t Have

Fashion has been feeling particularly escapist lately. The notion of putting something on and being transported to a stress-free locale is admittedly attractive. And this summer, nothing captures that ethos more than the “tomato girl” aesthetic.

RELATED: 13 Fragrances and Candles That Smell Like a European Vacation

What do fruits have to do with it? Is it just code for being sunburnt? These are reasonable questions. But #tomatogirl — like many of the reigning trends du jour — evokes a specific type of aspirational dressing.

Inspired by the juicy produce on the coast of Italy, the style encapsulates the laid-back energy that comes from summering in Europe. With over six million views on TikTok, the tomato girl trend is full of linen separates, vintage gold jewellery, and cobblestone-friendly sandals. Its palette contains delicate embroideries inspired by Italian tableware, soft warm tones, gingham patterns and food-related motifs. It’s the silk scarf you’d tied in your hair to stroll around the piazza enjoying a generous scoop of pistachio gelato. It’s the white-on-white set you’d wear to eat a steaming plate of spaghetti pomodoro without ever worrying about getting a stain. It’s the personification of taking the time to set the dinner table or linger in a jewellery shop.

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At its core, tomato girl is about dressing not for the life you have, but the life you want. This idea has been at the forefront of pop culture for some time. Last year, millions flocked to the coastal grandmother aesthetic to channel the essence of a retired Diane Keaton character who resides on the beach and is perennially swathed in cream cardigans. In the spring, quiet luxury dominated pop culture because of its alluring ability to make everyone feel like an anonymous member of the one percent. Most recently, Sofia Richie’s minimalist, two-toned wardrobe has become the most emulated style of the season. This is not only because it’s chic, but because its clean lines, sharp tailoring and versatile uniformity communicate a certain kind of laid-back existence that money can buy.

Needless to say, times are tough. Tomato girl summer, in all its vivacious airiness, is the sunny weather sartorial equivalent of experiencing a life without worry. Some have hailed it as a revolution; a way to embrace slow living and prioritize peace of mind in a decidedly uncertain era. After all, in this realm, your biggest obstacle is carrying your bounty from the farmer’s market. But really, this ethos is nothing new. Tomato girl — like quiet luxury and coastal grandmother — encourages just the right amount of self-indulgent delusion. Sure, a Mediterranean getaway may not be in the cards right now. But who says you can’t dress like it is?

Below, FASHION has curated staple pieces for living la dolce vita, no plane tickets required.

Banana Republic Bria Linen Midi Skirt

The lightweight midi skirt is a staple to any tomato girl’s wardrobe. This breathable option from Banana Republic is both airy and romantic, with simple pull-on styling and a subtly flared A-length silhouette. Bonus: It has pockets.

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Riiqiichy Head Scarf for Women

Every Italian getaway needs a silky soft scarf. This embroidered gem can be fastened as a hair accessory, a tube top or a neck-tie accessory. Not to mention, the elaborately detailed pattern looks like it was plucked right from a set of heirloom dishes.

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Free People Oasis Printed Midi Dress

Meet the perfect tomato girl dress. This flowy frock is both effortless and artistic, thanks to its breezy shape and ruffled embellishments. The smocked-waisted and exaggerated sleeves create a romantic appeal, while the delicate wild floral pattern is ideal for the coast of the Mediterranean sea.

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Dollger Oversized Square Sunglasses for Women

These retro frames — which are large enough to cover your eyebrows — add to the mystique of an Italian gallivant. For the full Dolce Vita effect, throw them on with a satin scarf secured to your head just so. Tanya Mcquoid from The White Lotus would surely approve.

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Mejuri Victory Winged Coin Pendant Necklace

This vintage-inspired pendant necklace looks like a dainty treasure you’d find in a tucked-away Italian jewellery shop. Handcrafted in 18k gold vermeil, it’s made to last long beyond your fictional getaway.

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Sleeper Check-Print Lounge Set

Nothing says peace of mind like a breezy matching set. With a white and red check print design, this shirt-and-shorts combo by Sleeper is reminiscent of an outdoor dining tablecloth. While breezy and comfortable, the ruffled hems add a sophisticated flare that presents the perfect opportunity for accessorizing.

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Teva Women’s Hurricane Drift Sandal

Sure, tomato girl is a fantasy. But that doesn’t mean it can’t also involve practical footwear. Any hours-long cobblestone walk will teach you to prioritize comfortable shoes, and these lightweight, white sandals for Teva are the perfect colour palette and design.

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Etsy Dainty Tomato Huggie Earrings

Tomato. Earrings. Need we say more? These handmade accessories are small enough to feel subtle with a vibrant red hue that accentuates warm-toned outfits in all the right ways. Plus, the gold hoop detailing gives them an added vintage charm.

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Uniqlo Linen Blend Open Collar Short Sleeve Shirt

Perfect for providing sun protection on a hot day, this lightweight linen collar short-sleeve top can be layered over a tank, paired with a dress or styled on its own for an overall breezy ensemble. Light and airy, it’s the must-have staple for any coastal outing.

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ASOS Design Curve Off-Shoulder Cotton Maxi Dress

An off-the-shoulder gingham dress is possibly the best choice for a day spent seaside. With puffed sleeves and ruched bust detailing its dreamy, lightweight silhouette is complemented by a lively pink and orange colour palette. Perfect for picking out fresh fruit, no?

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Pistachio Perfumes Are This Summer’s Most Unexpected Fragrance Trend

Quick: What’s the chicest gelato flavour? Don’t overthink it.

Next question: Why is it pistachio?

As far as frozen dessert flavours go, pistachio is simultaneously elegant, warm and refined (think of childhood trips to the ice cream shop where you were baffled yet enchanted by your mom’s go-to, very sophisticated green order), while still bursting with excitement and energy. Who could forget that first girls’ trip to Italy in your early twenties when you finally came to understand pistachio gelato’s allure after a long day spent in the sand and sun?

RELATED: 13 Fragrances and Candles That Smell Like a European Vacation

And the earthy, understated nut is currently having a major moment. It may be the summer of dressing like a tomato girl, but it’s definitely the summer of smelling like a pistachio.

Back in 2021, the husband and wife duo-founded boutique fragrance brand D.S. & Durga launched their simply titled eau de parfum, Pistachio. It was a limited edition launch (like, very limited — only 100 bottles were produced) as part of the brand’s Studio Juice collection. It sold out in just a few hours. “I think pistachio is an elegant nut. Also a fun nut,” writes D.S. & Durga perfumer and cofounder, David Seth Moltz, on the brand’s site. “It’s around good climes and everyone seems to dig it. We made this on a whim; a fragrance with no story that just evokes the fun of pistachio (especially as a dessert flavour).”

Indeed, if you’ve ever had baklava or kulfi, two other pistachio-centric desserts, then you’re familiar with its nutty, sweet-but-not-too-sweet flavour profile. And snacking on pistachios themselves? Forget about just having one. As a snack, pistachios are creamy, light and addictive. The nut has lightheartedness and breezy summer days basically written into its DNA. Pistachio perfumes, as many fragrances are wont to do, also evoke memories of travel. The culinary nut is cultivated in, and a staple of, countries like Iran, Greece, Italy and Afghanistan. And just like the traditional dishes it frequents, pistachio fragrances are delicate, thoughtful and graceful — foregoing the in-your-face sweetness of many other gourmand perfumes that lean heavily into sugary, confectionary territory.

Striking a perfect balance between familiarity and novelty, pistachio’s magic lies in its ability to transcend time and space, transporting us back to cherished moments of our past with ease. As is often the case with fragrances, nostalgia reveals itself as the cupid’s arrow behind yet another dizzying, intoxicating love story about the scents we fall for.

So: Tomato, tom-ah-to. Pistachio, pis-tah-chio. Finding your summer aesthetic or your summer scent involves giving into sticky heat, carefree, simple afternoons and youthful indulgence.

Shop our favourite pistachio perfumes below.

D.S. & Durga

“Pistachio. More pistachio. Even more pistachio,” read the site’s fragrance notes.

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Kayali

Kayali (the fragrance line from Huda Beauty founder, Huda Kattan) launched its Pistachio Gelato perfume this past March. It sweetens the nutty scent with cotton candy and whipped cream base notes for an end result that is perfectly balanced.

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Sol de Janeiro

Did you know that the classic Sol de Janeiro scent that started it all features pistachio notes? Combined with vanilla, almond, and salted caramel, the brand’s eau de parfum is its most concentrated and long-lasting iteration of the scent that put the brand on the map.

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Hermès

Combining notes of olive wood, grass and fresh pistachio, the latest from Hermès was inspired by “an olfactory quest through Greece.”

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Boy Smells

Described as “an Amalfi escapade of bright citrus and herbaceous cypress,” Italian Kush is a blend of basil, cannabis leaves, pistachio, pomelo and limoncello.

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Elie Saab

Combining notes of pistachio, pear, almond, mandarin orange and patchouli, Girl of Now is a warm, nutty, sensual pick that can take you from warm summer days into crisp fall evenings.

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Barbenheimer Is the Definition of Good Taste

Every now and again, conflicting worlds collide. Two things that very much do not belong together overlap against all odds, and it inexplicably works. Such is the case with the cinematic consolidation of Barbie and Oppenheimer, both released to theatres on July 21. Barbenheimer, as it’s known, is an ideological expression of opposites attract. And as it dominates pop culture, the world is better off.

RELATED: What To Wear to the Barbie Movie

On paper, these two films have absolutely nothing in common. Barbie is a candy-coated romp following the iconic Mattel doll as she navigates the real world. Oppenheimer is a brooding biopic centred on the man who oversaw the development of the atomic bomb. Marketing for the latter begets serious portraits of the pensive main character puffing on a pipe, while the former serves up hyper-saturated posters of Barbie laughing in a hot pink convertible. In any logical world, these projects — starring Cillian Murphy and Margot Robbie, respectively — have no business coming together. But this isn’t a “logical” place, it’s the internet.

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— Cinema Tweets (@CinemaTweets1) July 21, 2023

Coined by extremely online fans, Barbenheimer celebrates the two much-anticipated flicks — with duelling themes and contrasting aesthetics — as an epic double feature and unsuspecting fashion collab. Artists have created movie posters that seamlessly merge the universes together. Custom T-shirts are hitting the market, featuring bombs in cartoonish illustrations and two-toned pink and black colour palettes. And the movies are in on it, too. At Oppenheimer’s London premiere, Cillian Murphy confirmed that he would “of course” be seeing Barbie. When giving an interview on the pink carpet, Issa Rae shared her viewing plans: Oppenheimer, then Barbie, then mimosas. It’s not a question of whether you’re seeing Barbie or Oppenheimer. It’s: In what order are you seeing them?

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— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) July 21, 2023

On the red carpet, the films’ fashion couldn’t be more at odds. Barbie painted the world pink through a viral press tour of sparkles, saturation and bubble gum brightness. Oppenheimer has been a subdued sartorial affair, with Murphy’s array of dark suits dubbed the “Anti-Ken.” And yet, Barbenheimer has emerged as the trending aesthetic du jour.

happy barbenheimer weekend to all who are celebrating pic.twitter.com/X1riPX3F6j

— sophia (@hellopugh) July 20, 2023

Hot pink and black. Mini-dresses and edgy co-ord sets. Light blush and severe eyeliner. Barbenheimer is not just a buzzword, it’s a magical melding of competing visual narratives. It’s Nicola Coughlin’s campy Met Gala dress. It’s Paris and Nicki Hilton missing each other’s memos on a 2000s red carpet. It’s a tough-looking leather loveseat with a surprisingly pink cushiony interior.

Barbenheimer vibes 🖤⚡️🩷 What team are you? pic.twitter.com/pB0pwxx36f

— Nicky Rothschild (@NickyHilton) July 21, 2023

A pervasive myth of personal style is that you have to be consistent. If you stay true to certain aesthetic confinements, that means you know who you are, or so the messaging goes. Barbenheimer — in all its chaotic clashing — requires mix-and-match experimentation. Slip some fishnets on under your sparkly going-out dress. Pair a black cowboy hat with your western Barbie boots. Throw on some chunky Doc Martens to offset your bubblegum bomber jacket. There’s no thematic cohesion, just impossibly good taste.

Barbenheimer day better known as the greatest day in cinema history pic.twitter.com/s7iKsVeGMH

— Jason 🦥 (@spongebobsloth) July 21, 2023

Sure, a world-threatening explosion and a roller-skating outing have very different stakes. But herein lies the multifaceted beauty of humans. Unlike Barbie, we can’t all be upbeat every day. And who wants to be perennially dressed for the end of times? Barbenheimer, in all its delicious contradictions, allows for that duality. Happy viewing.

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Embrace the Rainbow with Allbirds x Olivia Rubin + Other Fashion News

Allbirds creates a pastel sneaker with Olivia Rubin

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Sad you won’t be able to take a trip to London, England this summer? Get your taste of Notting Hill with these Allbirds sneakers, created in collaboration with Olivia Rubin. The British designer’s pastel palette is on full display and was inspired by the brightly coloured houses in the iconic neighbourhood. Need more convincing? In true Allbirds style, the shoe is made with sustainable materials.

RELATED: It’s Official: This Is the Summer of Sneakers

Here comes the Ssense bride

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With wedding season fully underway, Ssense has caught the proverbial bouquet and is launching a bridal capsule collection. The new romantic assortment features exclusively-designed wedding dresses, veils, and accessories by Chopova Lowena, Sandy Liang, Sophie Buhai and Simone Rocha and offers a wide array of aesthetics. So whether you want to be more Audrey Hepburn or Kourtney Kardashian, SSENSE has you covered.

Brunette the Label wants you to invest in basics

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Who said basics have to be boring? Not Brunette the Label, who recently released its Mix n’ Match collection that will be available to shop year-round. Bodysuits, tees, tanks, shorts and leggings are available in neutral colours, come in sizes ranging from XS-5XL and are all under $150. And if you’re looking for a last-minute outfit to the Barbie movie premiere, Brunette the Label’s got you covered with its assortment of separates in the shade Rosé.

Canada Goose launches a new sneaker

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Going on a summer hike and don’t know what shoes to wear? Enter Canada Goose’s Glacier Trail Sneaker, part boot, part runner, and all parts impressive. Expect the same performance and function that defines Canada Goose — the shoes are fully waterproof and feature breathable HDry® technology — with more versatility than ever. Bonus: The Glacier Trail Sneakers are available in white, black and tan options to match any outfit.

Go classic with T.Line

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Whether you call it stealth wealth, quiet luxury or old money, preppy staples have never been more popular. So to make the most out of your shopping experience, T.Line has launched Les Essentiels, a core collection of curated collared styles that will be available to purchase all year round. Our current fave is the Isabel shirt, which fits slightly oversized and is available in the perfect blue stripe.

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Pat McGrath’s Latest Palette Launch Has Landed + More Beauty News

Pat McGrath Labs launches a luxe new eyeshadow palette and the brand’s first eyeshadow primer

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Makeup mastermind Pat McGrath is once again taking eyeshadow to another dimension with the release of a new, jewel-toned palette titled Mothership XI: Sunlit Seduction. Home to ten sultry shades, Mothership XI boasts a glamorous assortment of floral mattes and luxurious metallic finishes. “With the palette’s sensorial formulas and multidimensional shade-shifting pearls, you can effortlessly elevate your eye looks to a realm that’s simply haute of this world,” shares McGrath in a press statement. In addition, these super-smooth eyeshadows glide beautifully over the brand’s first-ever eyeshadow primer — the IntensifEYES Longwear primer — which locks products in for up to 24-hours of wear.

Beyoncé is releasing a new fragrance this fall

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There’s been a buzz in the Beyhive this week, and it’s all because a new Beyoncé fragrance has been teased on the singer’s website. We may not have a name or a clear vision of what it looks like yet, but here’s what we do know: coming this November, fans who preorder this 50ML eau de parfum will be some of the first to get a whiff of this Beyonce.com exclusive fragrance — which has been described as a dreamy concoction of clementine, golden honey (duh!), rose absolute, and golden amber. If anyone can get us to blind buy a perfume without smelling it first, it’s going to be Beyonce. Especially when it’s been crafted and designed by Queen Bey herself.

Tower 28’s new blush shade is the embodiment of Barbiecore beauty

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It’s officially Barbie release day, and Tower 28 just dropped a new pink blush right in time for you to wear it to the premiere! The brand’s best-selling BeachPlease cream blush is now available in a hot-pink hue named “Dream Hour,” — which is of course inspired by our favourite blonde doll’s signature colour. It’s Barbiecore beauty at its finest.

Kylie Cosmetics has six new shades of lip gloss

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Lip gloss addicts, listen up! Kylie Cosmetics just unveiled six new shades of their juicy High Gloss lippie. Longtime fans of the brand may recognize OG shade names “Kylie,” “Mary Jo K,” and “Dolce K” from the early days of trying to score a lip kit (back when it was an absolute mad dash and you only had moments to checkout, if you were so lucky). Plus, three never-before-seen shades named “Mauve Mode,” “Gorgeous Gorgeous Girls,” and “Been About U,” have also been introduced. Spoiler alert: they’re all gorg.

Graydon Skincare drops a water-based serum that does it all

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This week, Canadian clean-beauty label Graydon Skincare introduced a reformulation of their fan fave Supermoon Serum. An intensified version of the brand’s existing Fullmoon serum, this multi-beneficial water serum works to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles thanks to a double shot of bio-retinol. To keep skin plump and moisturized, it draws from the power of plant-based hyaluronic acid. And if that weren’t enough, peptides and plant-based collagen encourage skin plumpness while Vitamin-C-packed moringa protects the skin from environmental stressors. Is there anything this serum can’t do?

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Air-Dry Your Hair Effortlessly With These Easy-to-Use Products

It’s prime summertime, which means we’ve all got people to see, places to be, and plenty of things to do. Between booking tickets to see Barbie and booking flights to Europe, and there’s simply no time to waste on excessive hairstyling.

This season, we propose you skip the hot hair tools and buy yourself some extra time by going the air-dry route. As you embark on your sun-filled escapades, why not take advantage of the sun as a more natural alternative? It’s mother nature’s hairdryer, after all. Sure there’s the dreaded threat of humidity-fuelled frizz out there, but with the right products in your rotation, summer heat will be no match for you and your air-dried hair. And by the end of the summer, you’ll be left with a head full of hair that’s healthier than ever, and ready to take on the cold months to come.

Ahead, we’ve gathered game-changing products—from anti-humidity sprays to smoothing creams—we think you (and your hair!) will love.

Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray

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If you’re prone to frizz, look no further than Color Wow’s Dream Coat Supernatural Spray. This revolutionary treatment is powered by heat-activated polymer technology, which works to smooth the hair and form a water-repellent-like layer of invisible protection against humidity. And for its final act, this baby can ensure your sleek style lasts up to four shampoos.

Buy it here: Dream Coat Supernatural Spray, $38

Verb Ghost Air Dry Whip

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A dime-sized amount of this styling cream by Verb is all you’ll need to achieve an effortlessly air-dried ‘do. Thanks to a dreamy blend of moringa oil, mushroom extract and vegan proteins, this weightless product keeps hair defined, frizz-free, and shiny for up to 24 hours.

Buy it here: Verb Ghost Air Dry Whip, $26

Oribe Imperméable Anti-Humidity Spray

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During the summer months, humidity can feel like our hair’s absolute worst enemy. Not only does this Imperméable hair spray by Oribe offer a flexible hold, but it also protects against environmental damage and humidity. Did we mention that each spritz fills the air with the summery scent of Oribe’s signature Côte d’Azur fragrance?

Buy it here: Oribe Imperméable Anti-Humidity Spray, $61

Pureology Smooth Perfection

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Lock frizz and flyaways down for up to 72 hours with a couple pumps of this smoothing hair lotion by Pureology. As part of the brand’s Smooth Perfection line, this lightweight lotion leaves hair sleek, smooth, and protected from heat damage. Plus, its protective properties make it the perfect pick for shoppers with colour-treated hair.

Buy it here: Pureology Smoothing Lotion, $38

Kérastase Lotion Thermique Sublimatrice

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Protect your tresses with one of Kérastase’s latest product offerings, Lotion Thermique Sublimatrice. A new member of the brand’s Nutritive product family, this moisturizing mist defends against high heat, frizz, and tough-to-tame tangles. Formulated with plant-based proteins and niacinamide, these star ingredients keep hair conditioned from root to tip.

Buy it here: Kérastase Lotion Thermique Sublimatrice, $60

Ouai Air Dry Foam

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Ideal for wavy and curly hair types, this kale extract-infused Air Dry Foam by Ouai instantly forms a perfect head of soft-textured, air-dried waves with no crunch in sight. As you work this product into damp hair, it simultaneously conditions and detangles — so there are no extra steps needed. Simply scrunch and go!

Buy it here: Ouai Air Dry Foam, $37

JVN Air Dry Cream

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Made specifically with air-dry styles in mind, this JVN Cream is a must-have. With its frizz-fighting abilities and UV damage protection, it’s a no-brainer that this styling cream should become part of your summer haircare product rotation — no matter your hair type. In Jonathan Van Ness‘ expertise we trust.

Buy it here: JVN Air Dry Dream, $32

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What to Wear to Wimbledon

Wimbledon may be over, but the outfit inspiration will live on for weeks to come. As the tennis event of the year, the prestigious British sporting extravaganza reliably draws big stars, and by extension, big fashion moments. And this year did not disappoint. A-list guests arrived in a series of polished, and sometimes subversive, takes on traditional preppy style. Some trends to come out of the affair? Monochromatic colour palettes, reimagined suits and, unsurprisingly, a sea of quiet luxury.

RELATED: How to Achieve the Quiet Luxury Look On a Budget

Below, we present the best outfits of the season, plus how to achieve them yourself.

Ariana Grande

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Instead of serving sporty vibes, the singer went viral over the weekend for her refined minimalist ensemble. While sitting in the crowd, she embodied the overcast weather of the London locale in a tonal grey cashmere sweater and matching flared skirt from Ralph Lauren. She finished the look with a Wimbledon baseball cap and a pair of avant-garde Loewe heels for an elevated take on tennis match fashion.

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Take a page from Grande’s book and opt for an all-grey A-line silhouette for your next tennis match. May we suggest this pullover design by Mango? It has a ribbed fabric with a subtle flare skirt that hits the ankle just so — making it the optimal cozy-meets-chic option for any court-side viewer.

Buy it here: Mango Rib-Knit Boatneck A-Line Dress, was $89.99, now $44.96

These days, slightly weird footwear is always in season, and these toy pumps by Loewe fit the bill like none other. With a lustrous finish, a square-toe design and a sculptural heel, they are key to modernizing an otherwise old-school preppy ensemble.

Buy it here: Loewe Toy Leather Pumps, $1,560

A must when watching any outdoor match, the humble tennis cap communicates that while you may be fashionable, you also know sports. This unisex design comes in 14 colours, but we suggest opting for white to emulate Grande’s crisp styling.

Buy it here: ’47 Unisex-Adult Baseball Cap, $39.99

Kate Middleton

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No one does Wimbledon dressing quite like Kate Middleton. With her signature polished tailoring and streamlined silhouettes, the Princess of Wales embodies the formal daywear dress code of the world famous event. This season, she stood out in an assortment of green ensembles, including the Roland Mouret emerald dress with playful pleating she wore on July 16. Always thoughtfully accessorized, she completed the look with square shades and a pair of Gianvito Rossi suede heels. Sure, it may seem like a daring footwear choice for an outing involving grass, but if anyone can make it work, it’s a seasoned on-the-court attendee like Middleton.

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There is so much possibility in a midi dress. The devil is in the details with this fresh green design, which features flutter sleeves, front-and-centre ruching and a subtle back slit. It may not be an exact replica of Middleton’s get-up, but it achieves the same thing: innovating a tried and true silhouette. Not to mention the fun colour.

Buy it here: ASOS Linen-Look Flutter Sleeve Midi Dress, $88

These pointed-toe stilettos come in a leather lining and a soft-pink suede outsole. With a 3.25-inch heel, they’ll take you from work to a patio to — if you’re wild like Kate — a tennis court. And they’re on sale.

Buy it here: Jimmy Choo Pink Romy 85 Pumps $880, now $528

Emma Corrin

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The high socks. The brown leather loafers. The billowing, boxy silhouette. At Wimbledon, Emma Corrin’s outfit took the traditional aspects of preppy attire and reinvented them. The actor, who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, pulled up to a tennis match on July 6 in a pale yellow oversized short suit by Ralph Lauren with a Miu Miu handbag and pair of sunnies. Debuting a bleached buzzcut and playing with oversized proportions, their androgynous take on the classically masculine style was the perfect play on Wimbledon tradition.

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Take it from Corrin, everyone needs a summer suit. This set by Aritzia melds the oversized comfort of the actor’s Wimbledon ’fit with polished tailoring for everyday wear. The single-breasted blazer features a notched lapel, pockets and structured shoulder pads, while the high-waisted shorts offer an elastic waistband and a gloriously wide-leg fit.

Buy it here: Wilfred Milestone Blazer, $228; Wilfred Alanya Short, $98

We know, we know. Socks? Trust, when you’re looking to perfect the art of the androgynous suited sets, they make the outfit. These high-rise dress socks by La Dearchuu are made with premium cotton and provide breathability for hot summer days. Plus, they come with six pairs!

Buy it here: La Dearchuu Men’s Dress Socks Rib Cotton Solid Crew Socks, $23

Jourdan Dunn

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Looking chic from head to toe, British model Jourdan Dunn put a summery spin on the minimalism of the moment in a yellow-on-yellow ensemble. Sporting a Ralph Lauren cable knit crewneck, a lightweight satin skirt and pair of white open-toe pumps, her street style-worthy look was the perfect balance between being weather-minded, tennis-appropriate and just plain cool.

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With the iconic Ralph Lauren design, this crewneck has added shoulder button-up detailing that makes it feel fresh. With classic ribbed cuffs and a relaxed fit that subtly hits the hips, it is the only sweater you’ll actually want to wear in the midst of high summer temps.

Buy it here: Lauren by Ralph Lauren Aran-Knit Button-Shoulder Cotton Sweater, was $180, now $107.96

This maxi skirt is not only alluring because it reminds us of lemonade, but its flowy terry fabric is extremely versatile. Made with a subtle waist-accentuating fit, it takes you from the beach to a seat on A-list-filled bleachers.

Buy it here: Musier Paris Levant Skirt, $168.73

The slip-on kitten heel is a summertime saving grace. This white square-toe pair by Tony Bianco is great for day or night, thanks to its elevated buckle detailing and timeless design. Wear it with a breezy suit or style it with a vibrant monochrome skirt set, à la Jourdan Dunn.

Buy it here: Tony Bianco Asar Sandal, $237.76

Jonathan Bailey

Jonathan Bailey for Ralph Lauren x Wimbledon 🔥 pic.twitter.com/kJpISrj6rC

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Who doesn’t appreciate a commitment to linen? At the men’s singles final match, the Bridgerton actor sported a breathable three-piece Purple Label design by Ralph Lauren (notice a theme?). In a sea of other neutral menswear suits (as seen on Andrew Garfield and Nick Jonas), Bailey stood out thanks to his jacket’s interesting tie-up detail, his perfectly anonymous sunglasses and his sheer giddiness sitting alongside Wicked co-star Ariana Grande (see below).

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Eyewear protection is key for outdoor sports spectatorship. Sticking to Bailey’s Ralph Lauren theme, this pair comes in a gradient gold-to-brown lens that’s ideal for a summer day. Plus, they’re prescription-friendly!

Buy it here: Ralph by Ralph Lauren Polarized Aviator Sunglasses, $106.17

These tailored linen pants are the embodiment of quiet luxury. With a concealed front fastening, refined straight-leg cut and mid-rise fit, they’re both breezy and professional. In the heat of the summer, they’re sure not to overheat you — and that’s a selling point in and of itself.

Buy it here: Conscious Sandro Trousers, $425

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Kendall Jenner is the New Face of L’Oréal Paris

L’Oréal Paris spent the past few days teasing the arrival of a new face on the brand’s Instagram, so there’s only been one question on the minds of beauty enthusiasts worldwide this week: who is she?

You’ve seen her on the runway. You’ve seen her on billboards. You’ve seen her on TV. And beginning this fall, you’ll be seeing her front and centre in L’Oréal Paris makeup campaigns. She’s Kendall Jenner, and she’s just been unveiled as the beauty brand’s newest global ambassador!

In retrospect, our first hint that L’Oréal Paris’ new it girl could be the fifth member of the Kar-Jenner clan was practically hiding in plain sight. It was only a couple of months ago when Jenner’s makeup artist Mary Phillips revealed on Instagram that the model wore an exclusively L’Oréal Paris makeup look to this year’s Karl Lagerfeld-themed Met Gala, after all.

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As one of the biggest names in the modelling industry and one of the most famous faces of our generation (she’s only got a cool 350 million followers across her social media accounts), nothing less than a partnership with one of beauty’s biggest brands is to be expected. Where makeup is concerned, we’re used to seeing little sister Kylie Jenner — who solidified her position as a mega beauty mogul with the launch of Kylie Cosmetics in 2015 — or big sis Kim Kardashian — whose revamped KKW beauty line is due to make a comeback later this year — in the spotlight. Yet, here comes Kendall ushering in a new era of L’Oréal Paris.

“At any other time, Kendall Jenner might have been as successful as she is now, but her worth and her choices and her image might have been defined or even controlled by others. But nobody defines Kendall Jenner. She is the embodiment of everything Gen-Z stands for, owning her image, proudly growing in her self-worth, and inspiring others to do the same,” shares Delphine Viguier-Hovasse, L’Oréal Paris Global President in a press release.

As a multi-hyphenate model and entrepreneur, Jenner has spent recent years developing an image outside of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, the television show that first introduced Jenner to the world at age 11. “Being in charge of my image is such a blessing. I have had so much fun, especially in the last two years since launching a brand of my own,” says Jenner in a statement announcing the collab. “I feel I am coming into my own womanhood more and more. I get my confidence in knowing my worth. And working hard for what I deserve.” With their synchronized embodiment of sisterhood, women’s empowerment and the brand’s self-worth ethos, this alignment feels like a seamless fit.

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From high-fashion campaign imagery to laidback vacation snaps, Jenner’s Instagram is bursting with It-girl energy, and one thing we can glean from the glam shots she shares is that she takes a minimal approach when it comes to beauty. Chiselled cheeks, a nude pout, and a sultry eye are always built up over a fresh-faced base that reads like second skin. It’s no wonder then, that her current favourite L’Oréal Paris product provides that skin-like finish she seems to love.

“I have to say I love L’Oréal Paris makeup, especially the foundations. I think my favourite is Infallible Freshwear,” she shares. “It’s great to find makeup you can put on, that fits your skin, and that you don’t have to worry about — you can just face your day because you know it’s going to resist everything.”

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Though Jenner may take a less-is-more approach to beauty, we’re sure that years of work in the modelling industry behind the scenes of runway shows and high-fashion campaigns are bound to have taught this model a lesson or two about makeup, straight from the very best sources in the business of beauty. Jenner’s catwalk career began at the age of 13, and now, at the age of 27, she is recognized as a modern “super” in the modelling world. Having walked in high fashion shows from Versace to Prada, this runway regular earned herself the title of 2018’s highest-paid model of the year at the age of 23 — a title she still maintained just last year. With countless moments in the makeup chair at the hands of makeup legends, what could’ve been better preparation for a role like this?

Jenner joins other beauty icons like Viola Davis, Andie Macdowell, Jane Fonda, Elle Fanning and Kate Winslet as the newest member of the L’Oréal Paris Global Ambassador sisterhood, where we’re sure she’ll thrive under this appointment. We’ll get our first look at Jenner in action in this new role this September, when she’s set to front a new makeup campaign.

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Could TikTok Be Responsible For a Positive Shift in How We View Aging?

Picture your face a few decades from now. Maybe you have crow’s feet and pronounced under-eye bags. Your hair might have gone grey. You likely have some dark spots and hyperpigmentation. We’re taught to be scared of that inevitable transformation. But what if we embraced it instead?

RELATED: Are Women Not Allowed to Age?

On TikTok, the “Aging” filter — which has over 10 billion views on the app — uses artificial intelligence to predict what you might look like in the future, showing users with sagged cheeks, thinned lips, fine lines and even yellowed teeth. And over the past week, the effect has become an agent of digital chaos.

At first, the filter set off something of a collective existential crisis. It has inspired panic-induced applications of sunscreen, intensified emphases on skincare regimens, and advice on procedures to “age as gracefully as possible.” It’s even prompted therapists to weigh in with advice on mitigating aging anxiety. This shock factor was most likely intended. Age-related filters reportedly do consistently well on TikTok, and it’s easy to see why.

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Breaking it all down! #aging is not bad OBVIOUSLY but taking steps to preserve your skin health is NECESSARY. Genes account for a lot too. #agingwell #agingup #aginggracefully #agingwell #agingskin #dermbypark

♬ vampire – Olivia Rodrigo

Earlier this year, the “Teenage Look” filter went viral on the app. Unlike “Aging,” the effect smooths fine lines, softens complexions and shows people a simulated version of their high school selves. But even that trend sparked similar dread, with users pointing out how the filter’s nostalgia made them more aware of their own mortality. Both filters — while seemingly opposites of one another — exemplify our fear-fuelled obsession with marking our age, whether we’re looking back or looking ahead. The impacts reach beyond the internet, as plastic surgeons have reported a rise in patients asking to look like filtered selfies.

No matter what artificially enhanced version of yourself is reflected back at you, TikTok filters are always a bit jarring. So when we engage with them, it’s usually helpful to remember that they’re not real. But the “Aging” filter — which has been dermatologist-approved for its accuracy — presents a new kind of challenge, because it’s not so far-fetched.

@kyliejenner

♬ original sound – Kylie Jenner

Unsurprisingly, the TikTok aging filter has exposed a horror-filled knee-jerk reaction, with users like Kylie Jenner expressing their distaste for a look at their face with considerably less collagen. (She later wrote “she’s cute” in the comments.)

At the same time, a sense of appreciation has emerged. Hailey Bieber and Mia Khalifa noted similarities to their grandmothers. A smiling Amy Poehler got in on the trend with the short but impactful caption reading, “May I be so lucky.” Users are lovingly remarking on how they look like the older women in their lives. There have been makeup tutorials with the filter on. Some have even positioned it as a version of themselves to aspire to, with one user writing, “I can’t wait to meet her.”

@amypoehler

may I be so lucky

♬ Crack Rock – Frank Ocean

Over the past few days, my feed has shifted to people embracing their elderly digital selves. Peppered between posts of fashion micro-trends or videos about the Barbie press tour are visual odes to aging, with the buzzy filter as a prompt. In some ways, the very image of growing old has become its own kind of trend.

@yazzy_so_c00l

gotta remind myself that aging is a blessing… ima still be wearing that spf everyday tho #fyp #aging #agingfilter #gettingold #agingisaprivilege #lgbt #oldqueers #oldgays #agedfilter

♬ The Bug Collector – Haley Heynderickx

More and more, it seems we’re in a time of aging dichotomy, where growing older is embraced at a performative level, but not always a genuine one. Julia Fox can declare that “aging is fully in,” while Kim Kardashian unapologetically says she’d “eat poop” to look young. We praise Martha Stewart for her youthful glow in a swimsuit photoshoot while ridiculing Madonna for her obvious cosmetic procedures. Women over the age of 45 are being increasingly recognized in Hollywood, while the stars of And Just Like That… continue to face endless flack over their appearances.

In 2023, the discourse on anti-aging hasn’t disappeared; it’s just reinvented itself in sneakier ways. Take the idea of ageing gracefully. “What makes ‘aging gracefully’ a particularly nefarious euphemism for anti-aging is that it implies anti-aging should appear to be effortless,” argues beauty writer Jessica DeFino in her newsletter The Unpublishable. “‘Aging gracefully’ is not effortless, though — it demands an incredible amount of effort and then demands even more effort to disappear the evidence of said effort.” The mainstream idea is still that there’s a right way to age. But the virality of the Aging filter, with its emphasis on so-called imperfections, inadvertently challenges that.

If nothing else, it’s offering algorithmic visibility to growing older. (I, for one, have never seen so many celebrities age at once.) Ageist beauty standards are probably not going anywhere anytime soon. But maybe the TikTok aging filter, with its baked-in inevitably of how we’ll look years down the line, can be a start. And even if our acknowledgement of aging is happening through a filter, it feels pretty radical.

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