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Henry Hu (born. 1995, Hong Kong) is a self-taught artist of Chinese descent. First arrived at his practice through modern technological tools and software; easily accessible, the digital medium served as an immediate resource. His early work engaged aspects of digital art and graphic design. The years followed, in an attempt to shift towards a more physical manner, Hu took on new materials, working between formats, to incorporate his digital creation into tangible forms. This ongoing exploration has manifested in mixed-media paintings, lens-based works, and computer-generated animation

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L’AURA: A New Swedish Premium Wellness Brand for Women

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L’AURA: A New Swedish Premium Wellness Brand for Women L’AURA is a new Swedish premium brand focused on women’s health, created for those seeking quality, clarity, and modern wellness routines. Founded by Elin Mendola, L’AURA offers simpler, more effective supplements for women, developed with clinically studied ingredients, advanced liposomal technology, and clean formulations. The goal is to make wellness both simple and beautiful. Products are designed to look stylish in your bathroom or kitchen, with easy pipette dosing. All L’AURA products are developed in collaboration with experts and manufactured in a GMP certified facility in the UK. Formulations are vegan, gluten free, non GMO, and free from fillers or unnecessarily complex blends. Designed to accompany women throughout their lives. The first two products, Cycle Flow and Glow Elixir, will be followed by additional supplements tailored to different life stages, always liposomal, science backed, simple, and purpose driven, explains Elin Mendola. Women’s health is one of the fastest growing categories in wellness today. Interest in hormonal balance, energy, skin health, and how women’s needs change through life is increasing steadily. At the same time, more consumers are seeking cleaner products with clear benefits, a philosophy where fewer, better choices take priority. This is the space where L’AURA steps in. The brand focuses on liquid liposomal formulations, often hailed as the next generation of supplement delivery due to improved absorption, clean ingredients, and easy everyday use. While L’AURA primarily targets women aged 35 to 65, its approach appeals to anyone seeking a thoughtful, modern relationship with their health. “L’AURA started with a simple insight: women deserve clearer, more thoughtful supplements. After years of complicated routines, many products, and confusing information, it was clear the market lacked an option that was both science based and easy to understand. I wanted to create a cleaner format, science backed and simple enough to use every day,” says Elin Mendola, founder of L’AURA. Cycle Flow for Supporting Your Natural RhythmA liposomal liquid supplement designed to support women’s natural rhythm throughout the month. The formula contains vitamin B6, vitamin B12, zinc, and maca, carefully selected ingredients that contribute to normal hormonal activity, energy, and reduced fatigue. Modern and simple to use daily, with a refreshing lemon and ginger flavor. Price 499 SEK (recommended dose 60 ml / 2 ml per day). Glow Elixir for Skin, Hair, and NailsA liposomal beauty supplement in liquid form combining biotin, vitamins C and E, zinc, hyaluronic acid, and lycopene. These ingredients support the body’s natural processes for skin, hair, and nails, and help protect cells against oxidative stress. The formula supports normal skin function and daily balance, with a light lemon and ginger taste. Price 449 SEK (recommended dose 60 ml / 2 ml per day). L’AURA products are available from February 2026, exclusively online at www.mylaurahealth.com, through Meds.com, and at VANA SPA in Vasastan.

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Tiffany & Co. Introduces the Enamel Watch

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Tiffany & Co. Introduces the Enamel Watch Tiffany & Co. revisits one of its most storied crafts with the Enamel watch, a new timepiece shaped by the vivid paillonné enamel Jean Schlumberger revived in the 1960s. Three variations make their debut, each framed by a rotating ring of Tiffany Blue® or white enamel and the collection’s signature cross‑stitch motif in 18k gold. The dial is a study in light: a diamond‑set center encircled by enamel that shifts with every movement of the wrist. The stitches mark the hours, but never stay still — a quiet, playful gesture that echoes Schlumberger’s approach to design. Presented in a 36 mm case of white or yellow gold, the watch is produced in limited quantities. The craft behind it is meticulous. Paillonné enamel requires layers of gold or silver leaf, translucent color and repeated firings to achieve its depth and radiance. The rotating ring alone demands 65 hours of work. Diamonds are snow‑set across the case and dial, creating an almost continuous surface of reflection. Matching alligator straps in Tiffany Blue® or white complete the piece, while a high‑jewelry version pairs the enamel with a full pavé bracelet in 18k white gold. A modern tribute to a near‑forgotten craft, the Enamel watch carries Tiffany & Co.’s legacy forward; luminous, intricate, and unmistakably its own.

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Dior Introduces the Crunchy Bag

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Dior Introduces the Crunchy Bag For Spring–Summer 2026, Dior unveils the Crunchy bag, a new silhouette shaped by Jonathan Anderson and defined by a contemporary take on the cannage motif. The leather is the first thing you notice: slightly crunchy, subtly crinkled, catching the light through its three‑dimensional texture. Dense yet supple, it creates an interplay of reliefs that gives the bag its name — and its attitude.  Soft in appearance with a semi‑gloss finish, the Crunchy comes in two sizes and a refined palette that moves from black and brown to pastel yellow and deep green. Gold handles offer multiple ways to carry it, from hand to shoulder to crossbody, while a delicate “Dior” signature slips between the chain eyelets. A study in contrast and ease, the Crunchy bag arrives in stores on March 12, 2026. Image courtesy Dior

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Cecilie Bahnsen’s Introducing the Pre-Fall 2026 Campaign

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Cecilie Bahnsen’s Introducing thePre-Fall 2026 Campaign Cecilie Bahnsen’s Introducing thePre-Fall 2026 Campaign Cecilie Bahnsen’s Introducing the Pre-Fall 2026 Campaign PRE-FALL 2026 The bow has long been part of Cecilie Bahnsen’s vocabulary. This season, it becomes central. Like a guiding force, it appears as motif, method, and metaphor. At once delicate and decisive, the bow acts as both adornment and architecture, holding tension and binding softness into structure. Beneath its loops and trailing ends lies a lasting strength, a gesture that secures and shapes what surrounds it. This season, Bahnsen revisits the bow through every lens. The collection echoes the pages of A Magazine Curated By Cecilie Bahnsen, where a feature titled Unbowed explored the bow as a symbol of feminine paradox. Here, its spirit lingers across silhouettes and seams, binding innocence with intention. photography Nadine ljewerestylist Nathan klein A SENSE OF OCCASION There’s something beautiful about the idea of dressing up with no particular reason,” says Cecilie Bahnsen. “This collection is a reminder to cherish those moments. To dress not because we must, but because we can. For ourselves, with friends, as a kind of shared joy.” The idea of occasion runs through the collection. Silhouettes shaped with couture-like precision begin to soften, slouch, and gently collapse against the body, creating a sense of ease. Layering becomes a language of its own. The constructions are intricate, yet the feeling remains effortless. Looks that once felt formal are reimagined to be worn freely and spontaneously, every day. At the heart of it all lies instinct, knowing when to hold things together, and when to let them unravel. THE TIES THAT HOLD The bow emerges as the season’s sculptural focal point. It appears in generous appliqués, embroidered into panels, and woven into fabrics as a quiet pattern. It moves across the back of silhouettes, nestles into dense seams, and suspends delicate dresses like ribbons caught mid-air. In its most restrained form, it becomes a simple gesture, at times fastening and binding, at others serving purely as adornment. Texture deepens the dialogue. Sturdy knits, quilted weaves, and striking jacquards are held together by unexpected closures “zips bows, and knots” blurring the boundary between utility and elegance. Softness is never accidental; it is engineered and deliberate. The colour palette mirrors the changing season: raw whites replace brights, softened to a chalky finish. Autumnal tones grow richer, while cool greys and dusk pinks suggest fading light. Materials alternately shimmer and soften, shifting between technical nylon and luminous brocade. BEFORE EVERYTHING UNRAVELS Looking beyond the bow, the collection explores the contrast between the ultra-feminine and the functional. Delicate silhouettes are paired with bombers, technical outerwear, and utilitarian shapes, softened through knitwear that wraps and grounds the look. A quiet tension emerges between nostalgia and newness. Photographed by Nadine Ijewere, the campaign reflects on ritual, gesture, and atmosphere. “The campaign draws on the intimacy of childhood rituals — the quiet moments before stepping into the world,” says Cecilie Bahnsen. “Nadine captures that in-between feeling, the imperfection before completion, with a gaze that feels both dreamlike and grounded.” The images become portraits of becoming rather than completion: friends sharing the small choreography of getting ready. Clothes are tied, adjusted, and lived I worn freely, without waiting for an occasion. The bow returns as both a structural and emotional anchor, holding everything together, until it doesn’t.

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Levi’s® Introduces “Behind Every Original”

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Levi’s® Introduces “Behind Every Original” Image Courtesy Levi’s® Levi’s® launches a new global campaign, “Behind Every Original,” celebrating the people who move culture forward, this time from an unexpected point of view. Debuting during the Super Bowl with the film Backstory, directed by Kim Gehrig, the brand shifts the spotlight to the backside, the most iconic angle of Levi’s® denim. The film brings together a cast of Originals,  from Doechii and ROSÉ to Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, Questlove and Stefanie Giesinger, alongside everyday figures who shape culture in quieter ways. Each appears only from behind, sharing their story through movement, attitude and the unmistakable details of Levi’s® jeans. Shot across Los Angeles, Oklahoma City and London, the production leans into authenticity, casting real cowboys, construction workers, climbers and youth. The soundtrack, James Brown’s “Get Up Offa That Thing,” infuses the film with energy, echoing the campaign’s celebration of motion and self‑expression. Following the Super Bowl, the campaign unfolds through short reveal films, social and digital storytelling, and in‑store experiences. Photography captures the cast in raw, behind‑the‑scenes moments; stepping into their denim, stepping into their story. “Behind Every Original” continues Levi’s® long relationship with culture, spanning music, sport and fashion. From classic silhouettes to custom pieces created for the cast, the styling reflects the brand’s legacy and the individuality of each Original.

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Femme Fatale: Kristoffer Kongshaug and Empowerment Through Design in Forza Collective AW26

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Femme Fatale: Kristoffer Kongshaug and Empowerment Through Design in Forza Collective AW26 text by Ella Nelson Copenhagen-born and -based brand Forza Collective operates at the intersection of couture and ready-to-wear and is instantly recognizable for its beautifully balanced sharp tailoring and cocktail elegance. Rooted in the juxtaposition of structure and softness, the AW26 collection was no exception. Set within an industrial concrete space and featuring camp collars, impeccable cutouts, fluid draping, and the image of a powerful woman, the collection emerged as classy and colorful—a love letter to female empowerment. Odalisque had the pleasure of sitting down with Kristoffer Kongshaug, Forza Collective’s founder and creative director, to discuss craftsmanship, his signature design elements, and the inspiration behind the AW26 collection. art direction Alexis Markimage courtesy Kristoffer Li ‘Forza’ is an Italian word that translates to strength, force, or power. What does the word mean to you personally, and how does it shape the work you do? I like it because of the state of mind it reflects, either to my work approach or everyday life. Please tell us about how the AW26 collection came to life. What inspired it, what did the creative process look like, and how does the showcase reflect those ideas? It was a combination of an image of my aunt from when I was only a toddler. She worked for Air France and traveled back and forth from Paris to Denmark. She was the first woman in my life to dress up, and that image has stuck with me ever since. I also had baroque images of collars and layers of collars which went into the styling and some of the gowns. Which key elements or collaborators played a role in shaping the AW26 collection? The AW26 collection features pleated high-neck collars with ruffles in mesh, finished with raw edges, a technique also applied to skirts. Shirts showcase ascot collars and extended cuffs, while coats and shirts are designed with color-block collars and cocoon sleeves. Tonal or color-block strips of double-face wool and cotton poplin, reinforced with boning, are a recurring styling detail, emphasizing the neck and the structural construction of the garments. Circular cutouts on dresses and tops highlight architectural lines and create a sensual silhouette with exposed backs. Signature pipe pleating appears on day dresses, complemented by deconstructed bra cups on cocktail dresses. Draped suit pants evoke the feel of layered skirts, adding movement and dimension to the overall look. Are there any specific pieces, details, or ideas you’d like to highlight from this collection? The opening look. A deconstructed blazer in grey wool with a matching skirt, styled with a bright red top with a pleated baroque collar with ruffles in mesh. A mid length dress in black, lightweight crepe with waistline focus, featuring an open back with a flared cape that is one of main details in many of the looks throughout the collection. The red jacket in double face wool, styled with a signature flare pant and shirt, and a tonal strip of double face wool with boning around the neck that is a continuous styling detail in the collection. The closing look in deep sky blue. A peplum gown with a pleated twisted skirt that has a triangle focus towards the hem, and has a matching pleated baroque collar with ruffles. What challenges did you face in creating the collection, and what are you most proud of? The challenge season after season is that it is expected that you deliver better and bigger from the previous season, and not necessarily with more resources or a bigger team. Impact is a core value for FORZA—the creation of something that alters presence and leaves a lasting impression rather than existing solely for display. How does this translate into your designs, this collection in particular, and the brand’s creative expression more broadly? This comes down to the show pieces and styling. There will always be pieces that will be THE memory of that particular season, in this case – the collars styled with suits, and the pink and blue gown. It is all a part of the story telling and helps push the brand forward aesthetically. What do you hope audiences feel or walk away with after experiencing the AW26 showcase? The craftmanship. Everything is handmade at our atelier in Copenhagen, and I really hope that shows in the garments. How does this collection build on and strengthen the ongoing narrative of FORZA? The collections are always built with female empowerment in mind, a femme fatale if you will, and power dressing. During your career, you’ve lived and worked in both Paris and New York. What impact did these international experiences have on you as a creative, and how have they shaped your designs and your work at FORZA? This means everything to me. The craftsmanship from Paris and the commercial touch from New York are building stones for Forza. I would never be able to communicate what I want without those experiences. Craftsmanship is my way of communicating with the customer and our community, with me being present to speak to it. It is a silenced dialogue. Looking ahead, what’s next for FORZA? I am very excited for our upcoming launch of our new website and e-commerce which is something we have spent a long time on, and then of course our showroom in Paris in March. I had a lot of positive feedback from buyers which is always exciting!

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