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Satisfyer’s Steel Collection: Art Object or Pleasure Object? text Jahwanna Berglund Move over, minimalism. Satisfyer is turning up the heat and the chill with its new Steel Collection, a series of sculptural stainless-steel dildos that blur the lines between design object, art piece, and ultimate tool for pleasure.
 Each piece, from the sleek curves of Pure Gravity to the dramatic S-shapes of Star Force, looks so refined you could leave it on your coffee table and call it “conversation-starting décor.” Have a partner? Perfect, it doubles as a design statement you both can enjoy. And if guests come over, don’t be surprised if they whisper to each other:“Is that a Jeff Koons I’ve never seen before?”
 But beyond the gallery-worthy look, these creations are engineered for more than admiration. Stainless steel weight offers effortless intensity, the smooth surface glides with ease, and the toys can be heated or cooled to unlock a new dimension of sensation. They’re battery-free, ultra-hygienic, and compatible with all lubricants, functional design in the purest sense.
 At prices starting from just 665 SEK, this might be the most affordable “art investment” of the year. After all, who says high design can’t also come with a climax?

Charlotte Tilbury’s Viral Advent Calendar Returns for 2025 – Bigger, Better, and More Magical Than Ever text  Jahwanna Berglund Last year, Charlotte Tilbury’s advent calendar became a global phenomenon, with one selling every minute in 2024. This holiday season, the beauty world’s most glamorous countdown is back reimagined as Charlotte’s Beauty Treasure Chest, and it’s more dazzling than ever.
 Inside its star-adorned, jewel-handled drawers, beauty lovers will uncover 12 makeup and skincare icons, including five full-sized products, two more than last year making this her best-value advent calendar to date. From the cult-favorite Pillow Talk lip essentials to the glow-giving Magic Cream and the iconic Beauty Light Wand, every drawer holds a little moment of joy designed to make you look and feel like a star.
 The treasure chest itself is adorned with Charlotte’s signature Star Confidence constellations print a reminder of her mantra that we are all born to shine. Once the products are unwrapped, the box transforms into a keepsake you’ll want to treasure forever, whether as a jewelry case or a beauty lover’s secret stash.
 Charlotte Tilbury herself says it best: “Darlings, I am making all your beauty wishes come true… These are my globally adored, universally flattering beauty secrets, guaranteed to make you feel and look like a star every time you use them!”
 With a value of €326 and an RRP of SEK 2650, Charlotte’s Beauty Treasure Chest is the gift that keeps on giving this holiday season. But if last year is anything to go by, you’ll want to act fast because magic like this never stays on the shelves for long.

Clinique presents the Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion + SPF 50 text Natalia Muntean Clinique has officially launched a new version of its highly regarded Dermatologist Developed moisturiser, now enhanced with SPF 50. This innovative product not only repairs the skin’s protective barrier but also provides deep hydration for healthier and more resilient skin, while offering defence against harmful UV rays. The moisturising formula features a blend of glycerin and hyaluronic acid, ensuring an immediate boost of moisture and long-lasting hydration throughout the day. It is ideal for morning routines and works perfectly under makeup. Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion + SPF 50 has been clinically tested on a diverse range of skin tones and is proven to be fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and suitable for sensitive skin. Clinical studies show that the product repairs the skin barrier by 21% within two hours and increases hydration levels by 58% upon application.

The New ACNE Headquarters in Paris text Elsa Chagot Following the debut of its Stockholm base in 2019, Acne Studios has inaugurated its new Paris headquarters on Rue des Petites Écuries in the 10th arrondissement. The space occupies the former Gomenol Laboratory and 1930s hôtel particulier once known for its herbal tinctures, reimagined by creative director Jonny Johansson in collaboration with Swedish design studio Halleroed. Minimal interventions preserve the building’s raw grandeur; vaulted glass ceilings, marble sculptures, and restored wood panelling. Contemporary works by collaborators, including Lukas Gschwandtner, Daniel Silver and Sylvie Macmillan, create a dialogue between past and present. Johansson calls the project an ode to the building’s original beauty, accentuating its character… Key spaces include a vast showroom set within the former laboratory, anchored by Max Lamb’s sofas; a VIP fitting room draped with monumental curtains; and a light-filled canteen featuring original tiles, communal tables, and a stainless-steel kitchen that nods to the site’s scientific past. A sunken garden and a bespoke light installation by Benoît Lalloz further enrich the new Paris headquarters. With a curation of artworks from Jonathan Lyndon Chase, Jeremy Deller, Zhong Lin amongst others, the headquarters embodies the Acne Studios’ vision: a blend of heritage and modernity, where history grounds creative innovation. Photo courtesy of ACNE Studios.

M.Picaut Refreshing Gel Cleanser text Elva Ahlbin Swedish skincare brand M. Picaut has long been celebrated for its gentle yet effective formulations, and the Refreshing Gel Cleanser is no exception. Designed with sensitive skin in mind, this soap-free gel cleanser delivers a cooling and soothing wash that helps restore balance without stripping.  Formulated with organic oat extract, cucumber juice, and lemon myrtle, the cleanser works on multiple levels: the oat calms and nourishes, cucumber refreshes and hydrates, and lemon myrtle gently balances and offers mild antibacterial support. A fruit sugar complex helps bind moisture, leaving the skin soft rather than tight.  What sets this cleanser apart is its texture and feel. The gel transforms into a light foam when worked in with water, giving a comforting sensation that feels like “a silky protective veil” from the first wash.  Another big plus: it’s very economical. A small amount goes a long way, so the 250 ml bottle lasts a good while even with regular use.  In Sweden the cleanser is priced around 499 SEK for a 250 ml bottle.  Cleansing is more than just removing dirt and makeup—it’s the foundation for all the steps that follow. Refreshing Gel Cleanser does this foundation job beautifully: cleansing, hydrating, and gently strengthening the skin barrier. It’s a thoughtful option for daily use, especially as a first cleanse in a double-cleansing routine, or simply on its own when you want something mild yet refreshing.  If you’re looking for a cleanser that offers a clean, soft finish without irritation—and a little goes a long way—M. Picaut’s Refreshing Gel Cleanser is definitely worth trying.

Doja Cat Joins M·A·C as the Brand’s New Ambassador text Elsa Chagot M·A·C Cosmetics has appointed Doja Cat as their new Global Ambassador. The long-term partnership launched at the 2025 MTV VMAs: first shocking the red carpet by appearing to bite into her signature Lady Danger lipstick, later revealed to be an edible chocolate masterpiece by pastry artist Amaury Guichon. For Doja, the collaboration is a full-circle moment: “Makeup is my paint, my armor, my way of creating characters—and M·A·C has always stood for that kind of artistry and freedom…”Iconic campaigns together with a reimagining of beauty as a playground for creativity is to be expected of this ambassadorship.

Balenciaga Fragrance Collection: A Dialogue Between Past and Future text Jahwanna Berglund On September 10, 2025, Balenciaga steps once again into the realm of perfume, unveiling a collection of ten fragrances that carry the weight of history while daring to disrupt it. More than seventy-five years after Cristóbal Balenciaga introduced Le Dix, the Maison’s very first scent, the house returns to its olfactive origins with a collection that is at once archival and avant-garde. This new chapter is born out of a story of rediscovery. After a fifteen-year search through the House’s archives, a forgotten bottle of Le Dix from 1947 resurfaced. Its presence became the seed for the new collection, an invitation to regenerate Balenciaga’s olfactive DNA and reimagine perfume as both memory and innovation. Each fragrance is housed in a faithfully reproduced flacon—refillable and capped with a globular glass stopper, finished with a hand-tied ribbon. The packaging bears deliberate signs of time’s passage, echoing the patina of age, and revives the logotype of Le Dix. Industrial grey boxes frame these relic-like objects, fusing craft and technology, past and present. The collection itself is a spectrum: from luminous clarity to smoke-tinged depths, culminating in an obsidian finale. Ten individual scents that resist conformity, each a sculpted volume of air and memory. French parfumerie’s tradition collides with high-tech signatures, creating olfactive silhouettes that are not worn but inhabited. Balenciaga has long been synonymous with duality couture as sculpture, discipline as rebellion. These perfumes carry that same spirit. They are heritage bottled, but also something radically new: couture in liquid form. The Balenciaga Fragrance Collection will debut on September 10 at the Balenciaga Fragrance Store, located at the House’s historic address on 10 Avenue George V in Paris, and will later roll out across select stores in Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia, and online at balenciaga.com.

Izabel Display launches Mega Button Covers text Elsa Chagot For their AW25 collection, Swedish jewelry brand Izabel Display introduces a bold new category; Mega Button Covers. Designed to clip onto existing buttons, the accessories transform everyday pieces into statement looks, offering a playful, creative, and sustainable way to update your wardrobe. Launching September 9, 2025, the collection will be available at izabeldisplay.com, Farfetch, and other selected retailers!

ulax x Nufferton: The Everyday Pyjamas text Elsa Chagot ulax studios and Nufferton launch a limited-edition pyjamas designed to work in any setting – from home to work to dinner. Inspired by Ben Kingsley’s iconic look in Sexy Beast, the set features a timeless boxy short-sleeved white shirt and black trousers, crafted in organic cotton. Only 60 sets are available, released exclusively from September 9 at se.nufferton.com/ulax.

Swedish Stockings presents The Moving Pop-Up text Elsa Chagot This fall, Swedish Stockings launches The Moving Pop-Up at Nordiska Kompaniet, Stockholm; a vending machine crafted from nearly 500 pairs of recycled tights. Blending innovation and sustainability, the initiative reimagines how consumers shop tights by offering instant access to the brand’s latest collections and bestsellers. After its Stockholm debut on September 20, the pop-up will tour key locations across Scandinavia, showcasing a bold step toward the future of sustainable retail.