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Super Yaya Reimagines the PUMA Speedcat

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Super Yaya Reimagines the PUMA Speedcat In a collaboration initiated by Zalando, PUMA and Super Yaya come together to reinterpret the iconic Speedcat sneaker. Founded by Rym Beydoun, Super Yaya brings its craft driven, culturally layered perspective rooted in Ivorian Lebanese heritage to PUMA’s athletic legacy. The collaboration unfolds across two drops, first launching exclusively on Zalando on April 16, 2026. Initial styles arrive in three colourways with a tonal polka dot motif and a neutral, unisex palette. A second, more elevated release follows on April 30, introducing patent leather finishes and embossed detailing, balancing durability with a refined, formal edge. At the core of the design is a play on contrasts, reflecting Beydoun’s vision of merging sport with femininity, and everyday wear with couture sensibility. The launch is accompanied by a campaign starring Alek Wek, exploring movement and cultural heritage through a mix of documentary and editorial imagery. Find the collection here  Image courtesy of Zalando

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1 Step Gel is the ultimate solution for a DIY salon

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ARDELL 1 Step Gel is the ultimate solution for a DIY salon image courtesy ARDELL 1 Step Gel is the ultimate solution for a DIY salon quality manicure experience. Formulated for DIY manicure enthusiasts and nail art fanatics, the 3-in-1 formula brings the salon home. How to apply  1.Prep – Trim, shape and buff nails. Trim cuticles if necessary. Wipe nail plate and free edge of nails with an alcohol prep-pad to clean and dehydrate nails.   2. Apply – Apply a thin layer of 1 Step Gel polish to the nails. For maximum adhesion, always cap the free edge of the nails when applying each layer of gel polish. 3. Cure – Cure nails for 60 seconds using a LED/UV lamp.    4. Repeat – Repeat steps 2-3 until desired coat is achieved. Cure additional layers of gel polish for 60 seconds.    PRO TIPS • For a long-lasting gel manicure, ensure nails are completely dehydrated before application. Apply thin layers of gel at a time and always cap the free edge of nails. Avoid curing the gel polish along the cuticle line to prevent lifting. Clean up before curing. Avoid soaking nails in water for long periods of time. Coming to you in the midde of may 2026. 

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A New Wardrobe for Modern Characters – Dior Fall 2026

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A New Wardrobe for Modern Characters – Dior Fall 2026 The Fall 2026 collection from Dior unveils a bold yet quiet evolution of the House codes, presenting a wardrobe built for many characters, moods, and moments. Under Creative Director Jonathan Anderson, the collection reframes dressing as a form of storytelling, where everyday style is gently rewired into something expressive and personal. Familiar signatures return with a fresh attitude. The Bar jacket appears in new proportions, softened or reshaped, while coats, knitted capes, and draped dresses create a fluid balance between structure and ease. Tailoring and couture precision meet relaxed silhouettes, from wide silk denim trousers to sculptural gowns that shift and surprise in unexpected ways. Accessories extend this sense of transformation. From the iconic Lady Dior to new interpretations like the Médaillon, Cigale, and Crunchy bags, each piece encourages a change in attitude. Footwear including loafers, sandals, mules, and open toe pumps completes the wardrobe, inviting endless styling possibilities. Defined by muted tones and a refined sense of color, the collection moves between past and present, grandeur and calm. It is fashion seen through the Dior lens, where even the simplest piece carries the touch of couture craftsmanship. The Dior Fall 2026 collection begins its global rollout through a series of drops starting April 16, arriving in stores and online as a new chapter in modern luxury dressing. images courtesy Dior

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 Happy Socks Debuts Football Fanatic Collection

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 Happy Socks Debuts Football Fan-atic Collection Happy Socks has announced the release of a new limited-edition sneaker sock collection inspired by iconic national football teams. The Football Fan-atic Sneaker Socks Collection includes styles for 13 nations: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and the USA. According to the brand, the collection is designed for football fans and draws inspiration from legendary jerseys and team colours. Each design features a football mascot with 90s-inspired aesthetics and displays the team’s nickname, such as Die Nationalmannschaft for Germany, Three Lions for England, or Gli Azzurri for Italy, on the front of each sock. The socks are made from a combed cotton blend and include reinforced heel and toe for durability, integrated arch support for a secure fit, and a ribbed texture for a classic athletic look. The Football Fan-atic Sneaker Socks Collection is available from today at HappySocks.com, Happy Socks concept stores, and selected retailers worldwide.

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H&M Beauty and BUBS Launch Limited-Edition Candy-Inspired Beauty Collection

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H&M Beauty and BUBS Launch Limited-Edition Candy-Inspired Beauty Collection H&M Beauty has announced a limited-edition collection with Swedish candy brand BUBS, translating the brand’s signature sweet and sour flavours into a range of lip care, mists, and accessories. The collection includes lip oils, lip masks, hair and body mists, as well as beauty accessories such as a charm, a hair claw, and a beauty bag. All products are vegan and inspired by classic BUBS candy scents, including Raspberry Liquorice, Watermelon, Berry Vanilla, Bubblegum, Banana Toffee, Lemon Berry, and Tutti Frutti. According to H&M Beauty, the drop is intended to capture the growing global interest in Swedish candy culture, which has gained traction on TikTok in recent months. “With this collection, we wanted to capture the joy and nostalgia of Swedish candy culture and translate it into a playful beauty experience,” said Mirja Kjellberg, Head of Private Label at H&M Beauty. “BUBS has such a distinctive universe of flavours and colours, and reimagining that through scents, textures and collectable packaging felt like a natural fit.” Helena Sandström, International Marketing Manager at BUBS, Orkla Snacks, added: “We are thrilled with how BUBS’ unique flavors and shapes are translated into lifestyle and everyday accessories. We love the result and how the candy and beauty world come together in a creative and groundbreaking way.” The H&M Beauty and BUBS collection is available in selected stores and online from April. 

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Nespresso Launches Vertuo World and a New Machine

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Nespresso Launches Vertuo World and a New Machine Nespresso’s Vertuo World campaign, fronted by Dua Lipa, is more than a brand moment. It arrives alongside a new machine and a broader repositioning. The campaign moves through six visual worlds, each tied to a different coffee, culture, and time of day: a slow New York morning with Melozio, an afternoon espresso with Altissio in Italy, an iced Double Espresso Chiaro at the pool, and a French Lavender & Vanilla Decaf to close the day. Curiosity is the thread connecting them. The hero product launching alongside the campaign is Vertuo Up, a new machine designed for the full range of Nespresso’s Vertuo coffee range, over 30 varieties. It heats up in three seconds, offers improved connectivity, and introduces a dedicated Coffee Creations button for milk-based, plant-based, and iced drinks. The machine also features a newly developed capsule lever, described as a nod to Nespresso’s characteristic brewing gesture. Centrifusion technology reads each capsule and adjusts the brew accordingly. “In the Nordics, traditionally dominated by hot coffee, we’ve seen growing interest in cold, ice-based recipes, often paired with innovative flavours. We have an opportunity to take a leading position in Nordic coffee development,” says Petra Dahlman, Nordic Marketing Director, Nespresso. Vertuo Up also marks the beginning of a new visual identity for the brand – a bespoke typeface, updated design codes and a direction that balances what Nespresso describes as modern elegance with playfulness. The rebrand is aimed at a younger, urban consumer driving the trend toward personalised and cold coffee drinks. Photos by Rasmus Lindahl

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Fjällräven finds a new home at NK

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Fjällräven finds a new home at NK images courtesy Fjällräven   Fjällräven has opened a new dedicated space at Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in Stockholm, in partnership with long-standing outdoor retail partner Naturkompaniet. This strategic move strengthens the brand’s presence in its home market and welcomes international visitors to one of Scandinavia’s most iconic retail environments. The new space unites Fjällräven and Naturkompaniet within NK, reflecting a shared commitment to functional design, durability, and a deep-rooted Nordic outdoor heritage. The outdoor lifestyle, long central to Nordic culture, has seen renewed growth as more people seek time in nature alongside urban living. Fjällräven describes the opening as “finding a new home” within NK, introducing an updated retail concept built on the brand’s founding principles since 1960: sustainability, functionality, and timeless design. The assortment includes equipment for hiking, cycling, and alpine activities, alongside some of Fjällräven’s most recognisable products such as the Kånken backpack, the Expedition Down Jacket, and the Greenland Jacket. For many Swedes, owning a Fjällräven down jacket, which gained widespread recognition in the 1990s, was once a rite of passage, contributing to the brand’s strong nostalgic appeal and enduring legacy. The store also emphasizes product care, repair, and longevity, encouraging customers to extend the life of their garments and equipment. According to Fjällräven chief executive Martin Axelhed, the NK location provides an opportunity to meet both local and international customers who value quality, expertise, and functionality in a new setting. Naturkompaniet chief executive Henrik Hoffman added that the collaboration naturally brings together two brands with shared values, inspiring more people to discover the outdoors. Developed with PS Retail, the new concept store features natural materials and Swedish craftsmanship throughout, including bespoke interior elements and archival pieces from Fjällräven’s history in Örnsköldsvik, creating an immersive journey through the brand’s evolution and future vision.

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Universal Genève Presents the Disco Mini

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Universal Genève Presents the Disco Mini Universal Genève introduces the Disco Mini, a new women’s model that draws on the maison’s long history as a leading designer of women’s timepieces throughout the 20th century. The watch bridges the worlds of horology and jewellery, translating the spirit of the house’s couture‑inspired creations into an everyday piece defined by both form and function. The Disco Mini reflects Universal Genève’s philosophy of functional beauty. Its construction is intricate yet intuitive, built around a unique caseback clip system inspired by the brand’s multiband watches of the 1950s. This mechanism allows the wearer to switch seamlessly between a metal bracelet and a wide selection of straps, adapting the watch to any moment or mood. Elegant and compact, the Disco Mini embodies the maison’s legacy as Le Couturier de la Montre, bringing craftsmanship, versatility and a sense of play into a single design. It is conceived as a true companion; a piece that moves easily between jewellery and timekeeping, tradition and modernity. The Spring/Summer strap collection, crafted in 18k rose gold or 18k white gold and sold separately, expands the watch’s possibilities even further. images courtesy Universal Genève

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Navet Introduces Stacked, A Study in Glass, Weight and Form

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Navet Introduces Stacked, A Study in Glass, Weight and Form With Stacked, NAVET continues its exploration of material driven design, presenting a series of objects in solid glass where construction and perception become inseparable. Comprising two tables and a set of candlesticks, the collection places emphasis on weight, transparency and the process through which form is built. The tables are defined by distinct graphic expressions, one striped, the other checkered. These patterns emerge through layers of flat glass that are stacked and fused into solid blocks, allowing the material itself to generate visual complexity. As light passes through the glass, the surfaces shift, creating a sense of depth that evolves with its surroundings Positioned between craftsmanship and serial production, the project challenges scale as much as technique. By applying a method typically reserved for smaller objects to larger forms, NAVET brings a detailed, hands-on process into a more architectural context. The result is furniture that approaches the sculptural, where each piece holds both precision and presence. The candlesticks extend this logic on a smaller scale. With clear geometries and considered proportions, they create contained spatial moments, reinforcing the relationship between object and environment. As part of the studio’s ongoing focus on small scale production and material exploration, Stacked reflects an approach where the properties of glass guide the outcome. Each layer becomes visible within the final form, turning process into expression and positioning the objects somewhere between design and artifact. Find the Stacked collection here  photography Marcus Palmqvist

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Balenciaga Presents the Sneaker Campaign: Radar and Triple S.2

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images courtesy Balenciaga Balenciaga Presents the Sneaker Campaign: Radar and Triple S.2 Balenciaga introduces a new campaign highlighting the Radar and Triple S.2 sneakers, designed by Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli. The two silhouettes represent the latest evolution in the House’s approach to luxury sneaker design: the slender, 360‑lacing Radar and the hybrid, next‑generation Triple S.2.   Actress Yao Chen, footballer Hugo Ekitike and singer Katy Perry appear in the campaign, photographed by Mark Peckmezian and filmed by Mitch Ryan. Their portraits pair the sneakers with Balenciaga TechWear and pieces from the Fall 26 collection, alongside everyday objects tied to routine and discipline. The imagery draws a parallel between athletic innovation and the steady rituals that shape personal performance.   The campaign also extends into sound. Each talent shares a playlist built around the music that accompanies their real‑life training habits, available across Balenciaga’s music channels.   The Radar and Triple S.2 sneakers are available now in select Balenciaga stores and on balenciaga.com.

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