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TEKLAN x LAYERED

TEKLAN x LAYERED 9:10 PM Tuesday, February 6, 2024 TEKLAN x LAYERED introduces a collection that consists of seven hand-tufted rugs in 100% wool, four fluffy mohair blankets,  and the original LAYERED Rosso sofa in two new vibrant fabric choices – all designed in Teklan’s signature color blocking combinations. Behind Teklan you find the Scandinavian visionary artist and designer Tekla Evelina Severin – that brings a colorful and contemporary touch to the pieces.  In a press release Tekla Severin says that: “The vision for my work is the balance between the playful and straight geometric, and the perspective where the two- and three-dimensional worlds meet.”

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The Beauty Essentials from May 2024

The Beauty Essentials from May 2024 Text Yasmine M The sun has arrived to Scandinavia, and we are a bit terrified but happy. To celebrate the warm weather we have gathered citrus and refreshing scents to welcome us for the summer. NYX Professional Makeup Plump Right Back Primer Plump Right Back Primer + Serum from NYX Professional Makeup smoothes the skin for a base before your makeup. The skin feels hydrated and is enriched with 3 types of electrolytes + 2 types of vitamin (hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, pro-vitamin B5, magnesium and potassium). This also helps your makeup look so that it lasts all day. The vegan formula feels light on the skin and absorbs quickly so your skin is ready for makeup. Find it at NYX. Ole Henriksen, Find Your Balance Oil Control Cleanser This cleanser reduces excess surface oil and deeply cleanses pores. Formulated with Green Fusion Complex, a proprietary blend of potent active botanicals—green tea, eucalyptus, algae (kelp) and Irish moss extracts—and neem seed oil, this oil control face wash has deep cleansing action to unclog and purify pores without stripping skin. Find it here. . Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Daily Hydrating Body Lotion Eight Hour Daily Hydrating Body Lotion provides functionality and multi-functional benefits to simplify your skin care routine without compromising. Eight Hour Daily Hydrating Body Lotion is a refreshing, silky and light lotion with the 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 or at your nereast retailer. Fiona Shower Gel, Lush This is the collaboration we didn’t know we needed but always wanted: Lush goes Shrek. The collection is for all of us who just wants a bit of green and mud. One of the products in the collaboration is the Fiona shower gel, a great shower gel for spring and summer, it has a different but refreshing scent of citrus and cucumber that smells like you are in the world of Far Far Away. Packed with Vitamin C, Fresh Cucumber Juice cools and soothes the skin while giving it the healthy, radiant glow of an ogre in love. Sourced from South Africa, Buchu oil adds a fresh berry note to this fruity fragrance. Use it together with Shrek Pack, another product from the collaboration, and feel like Shrek or Fiona for the day. Find it here. Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild Eau de Parfum Marc Jacobs new fragrance wants us to embark on an adventure. Together with the wild and feminine Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild Eau de Parfum for Women. The fragrance is inspired by nature, with notes of jasmine, vetiver and banana flower. The fresh scent – here as a refill – is reminiscent of a bouquet of white flowers. Return to nature and unleash your most free-spirited self. Find it here or at your nearest retailer. Garnier, Method for Curls Mask Fructis Method for Curls hair mask is for you who want to have a simple product for your curly hair. The formula is enriched with 13% moisture complex with hyaluronic acid and fatty acids from shea butter. I found it at my nereast supermarket, and I am always ready to try some new hair care. It provides intense moisture and hydrates the hair and is approved by the Cruelty Free International under the Leaping Bunny program. Find it here or at your supermarket. Structure Repair Booster Masque, Maria Nila The swedish hair care line has created a treatment for your hair, with repairing algae extract that makes your hair soft and shiny in just 3 minutes. Replaces both hair mask and conditioner. The product has a sweet yet refreshing scent of vanilla, rose and jasmine. Find it here.

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CAPPELEN DIMYR – A SCANDINAVIAN SOFT INTERIOR ATELIER

CAPPELEN DIMYR – A SCANDINAVIAN SOFT INTERIOR ATELIER 12:15 PM Tuesday, February 6, 2024 During Stockholm Design Week, Cappelen Dimyr opens the doors to a product exposition at Grand Relations Atelier, presenting recent launches, iconic pieces, and glimpses of new developments. Established in 2019, Cappelen Dimyr made the first introduction with a quiet but luxurious line of handmade rugs in natural material and colors. Since then, the brand has evolved its product range, introducing artisanal colonnades, wall tapestries, and, in late autumn 2023, unveiled the first two products within the Covers category. The new launch marked the first transaction towards becoming a soft interior atelier. The first launch of covers includes two different coverlets that can be used as a decorative element at the foot of your bed or cover any furniture in the home. These exquisite coverlets combine the best of bohemian luxury and Scandinavian elegance to create a truly unique and luxurious bedding experience for your bedroom. Rooted in its foundation of crafting exceptional rugs, Cappelen Dimyr expanded the offer of bold signature pieces forfloors, introducing the floral chapter in late 2023. Each rug within this chapter is crafted to be an embodiment of timelessbeauty and craftsmanship, all decorated with floral motifs. In a strategic collaboration, Cappelen Dimyr joined forces with Australian partner Tigmi Trading to create a captivating spring editorial. This editorial not only showcases the newly launched products but also highlights iconic pieces from the collection, illustrating the brand’s commitment to artistic expression and sophisticated design. www.cappelendimyr.com

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LEE® X JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT

LEE® X JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT 9:41 AM Tuesday, February 6, 2024 LEE® ANNOUNCES GLOBAL COLLABORATION WITH LEGENDARY ARTIST JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT. Today, Lee® announces the launch of a collection featuring the work of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Available globally, this capsule blends legendary denim and groundbreaking art in unique styles for men and women. Bursting onto the New York City art scene in the ‘80s, Basquiat’s use of bright colors and striking graphics cemented him as a global cultural icon and left a lasting mark on the contemporary art world. Similarly, Lee has been influencing the world of denim for 100 years, creating styles like the Lee RiderTM jacket, a true original that’s often copied, but never replicated. Inspired by Basquiat’s unique sense of style and personality, Lee’s denim silhouettes and coordinates act as the canvas to showcase his neo-expressionist artwork. Splatter-painted jeans, boldly-striped sweaters and crown-adorned denim jackets seamlessly blend with artwork like the “Warrior”, “Pez Dispenser” and more. www.lee-jeans.com

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Iittala – New Era

Iittala – New Era 9:55 AM Wednesday, February 7, 2024 IITTALA STEPS INTO A NEW ERA WITH NEW CREATIVE DIRECTOR JANNI VEPSÄLÄINEN The long-standing Finnish design brand Iittala has a unique heritage in artisan glassmaking and is world-renowned for its distinctive glass design.Now Iittala presents its newly appointed Creative Director Janni Vepsäläinen, while starting a new and bold era to strengthen the brand’s commitment to artistic innovation and design quality and the artisanal heritage that defines Iittala. Janni Vepsäläinen has a long experience of working with prestigious luxury brands within fashion. Iittala has long had an influential presence in the world of design. The roots of glassmaking stretch back to 1881, and the market made its international breakthrough in the 1930s and 1940s, during the early years of modernism and functionalism. Through Janni’s creative vision, Iittala is now ready to redefine its approach to the design world.  Kicking off with an unexpected collaboration where design meets sound with the London-based experimental sound and visual artist Damsel Elysium.The artistic partnership unites Damsel Elysium’s avant-garde world with Iittala’s centuries-old tradition of artisan glassmaking, resulting in a captivatingcollection of mouth-blown and hand-made glass instruments and objects. Iittala has always had a deep commitment to craftsmanship, innovation and the exploration of glass as an artistic medium. www.iittala.com

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Hugo Collaborates With Visa Cash App Rb Formula One Team, Introducing Its Distinctive Style to Enthusiasts of Motorsports.

Hugo Collaborates With Visa Cash App Rb Formula One Team, Introducing Its Distinctive Style to Enthusiasts of Motorsports. 5:15 PM Friday, February 9, 2024 HUGO takes a bold step into the world of sports and excitingly unveils a new alliance with the Visa Cash App RB (VCARB) Formula OneTM Team starting this season.This collaboration positions HUGO as the Official Apparel Partner of the team, an unparalleled opportunity for the brand to leverage the global appeal of F1TM by taking it off track and authentically grounding it in culture of motorsport. In a press release Peter Bayer, CEO of Visa Cash App RB Formula OneTM Team comments: “We are very excited to welcome HUGO to the Visa Cash App RB family as the Official Apparel Partner of the team. HUGO is a brand that is synonymous with style and one that is able to elevate even the most humble to the lofty heights of sartorial elegance. We are pumped about the first collection that is set to drop and look forward to a long and creative partnership that will move the bar on the F1 aesthetic. This sport is all about speed and margins but expression and style are also critical and go hand in hand with success. Together with HUGO, we look forward to disrupting the fashion form of F1 and redefining the boundaries of what that means both at and away from track.” From the beginning of the 2024 F1TM season, the HUGO logo will be featured on the race suit, teamwear, and the cars of the VCARB Team. The partnership will continue beyond the track with limited-edition capsules of bold styles featuring the sophisticated edge of HUGO ́s tailoring, but also fashion-forward performance wear and stylish fanwear. HUGO will also design and develop looks for the VCARB Team, including formal apparel for two of the sport’s most charismatic drivers, Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda, along with a range of high-performance race and travel wear for the entire team. www.hugoboss.com

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Balmain DNA Hair Products

Balmain DNA Hair Products 8:15 PM Saturday, February 10, 2024 Since its inception in 1974, Balmain has taken care of hair worldwide. In celebration of their 50th anniversary, Balmain wants to highlight their DNA collection.The DNA collection contains caring and strengthening products that bring out your hair’s natural beauty, and leave it with a lovely persistent scent. www.balmainhair.com

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The Beauty Essentials from April 2024

The Beauty Essentials from April 2024 Text Yasmine M Say hello to the favorites of April, from a hydrating hair oil and SPF50 cream; to a vanilla perfume, and a creamy bronzer. Find your new favorite below. Chloé L’Eau de Parfum Lumineuse This spring, the scent to have is the feminine and luminous rose scent joined with vanilla. With a floral heart and undertones of balsamic and amber the new Lumineuse from Chloè is a lovely fragrance. Warmed by vanilla, the rose reveals itself with elevated elegance, while velvety notes of jasmine sambac reveal their sublime richness and intensify the fusion of sweet and floral notes. The scent lasts all day, but is still not to strong or heavy for us who wants a lighter tone. It comes in the classic Chloè glass bottle with a silver cap together with a fine bow. The bottle is made from 25% recycled glass and the band is made from 100% recycled polyester. Find it here Hairlust Moisture Hero™ Hair Oil This is a new absolute hair favorite for dry and frizzy hair. The Moisture Hero™ Hair Oil from Hairlust is a moisturizing oil that tames and cares for your hair without a greasy feeling. It is 100% naturally derived and contains six nourishing plant-based oils derived naturally from sunflower seeds, coconuts, jojoba seeds, avocado, sweet almond and rosehip seeds. These oils contain vitamins and minerals that help reduce frizz, moisturize, nourish, soften and lock in moisture to prevent dry hair. The oil has also added shea butter extracts, to help revitalize very dry hair. Find it here. KORRES Greek Yoghurt Nourishing Probiotic Gel-Cream This gel moisturizer contains real Greek yogurt, the classic super ingredient that soothes the skin. The whipped texture instantly melts into the skin and hydrates leaving it soft. Something special is that the cream has a microbiome-friendly technology that provides protection with a technology that helps to rebalance the skin and improve the appearance of skin that looks dehydrated and stressed. Not to mention, it gives you a light refreshing feeling while using it. Use it together whit Korres shea butter lip balm, and you are all set. Find it here. Rose Inc Solar Infusion Soft-Focus Cream Bronzer Get used to a cream bronzer this spring. The Rose Inc Bronzer gives a warm feeling to the skin with a soft, sun-kissed glow while reviving skin’s natural glow. It includes tourmaline and quartz that blur pores and smooth the texture, rose oil revitalizes dull skin and vitamins C and E provide powerful antioxidant protection. Available in five shades and melts easily over the skin. Find it here. Lumene Nordic Hydra Fresh Hydration Moisturizer SPF50 Say hello to Lumene’s latest skincare product. Perfect for the first sun lights. It’s a light moisturizer, that comes for all skin types with SPF50. Apply to the face and neck as the last step of the morning skin care routine and feel fresh and hydrated. Nordic Hydra is Lumene’s moisturizing skin care series for you who are in need of intensive hydration. The products contain organic Nordic birch sap, hyaluronic acid and arctic spring water for optimal hydration and a plump and healthy appearance. Find it here. Estrid, The Everyday Body Lotion The popular shaving brand, has an new line of body care. One of them is the Everyday Body Lotion. It’s is powered by the lovely ingrediant of Shea Butter, calming Niacinamide and brightening Passion Flower Extract. The lotion premieres a new Estrid Scent, a mix of refreshing neroli, notes of green tea, musk and bergamot. That is non-greasy and has plant-based lipid that provides deep care for the skin with moisturizing and softening properties. Find it here. MILK MAKEUP Kush Say hello to this Waterproof Mascara from Milk Makeup – an intense black mascara with thickening, heart-shaped fibers. It makes the lashes look a bit thicker and volumizes your eyelashes with a formula to stay and be waterproof. Vegan, cruelty-free and gluten-free. Find it here. Photo courtsey (right): Estrid.com

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Discover Maanestens New ‘Upcycled Recycled’ Earring Collection

Discover Maanestens New ‘Upcycled Recycled’ Earring Collection 11:16 AM Wednesday, February 14, 2024 Maanesten unveils its exclusive ‘Upcycled Recycled’ collection, dedicated to earrings. This special collection by Maanesten features a limited edition line where their design team repurposes previous styles, surplus inventory, and reclaimed materials, crafting them into fresh, captivating earrings. Essentially, this collection breathes new life into stunning stones, pearls, and pendants. ‘Upcycled Recycled’ signifies Maanesten’s commitment to responsibility, as the brand continuously strives for improvement. Each piece of jewelry is handmade in their Copenhagen workshop, showcasing unique variations and bearing the distinctive marks of its previous life. The ‘Upcycled Recycled’ collection will be available in Maanesten stores and on maanesten.com starting from February 16th.

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A Fashion Editors Valentines Gift Guide

A Fashion Editors Valentines Gift Guide 2:54 PM Tuesday, February 13, 2024 This is the romantic season so we decided to publish a fashion editors gift guide as well. It’s all about hearts, roses and those pink and red hues. 

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