December 2023 in Beauty: What We Were Loving
The five launches that defined 2023, Phoebe Philo’s first six weeks at retail, NYE makeup choices, the year-end skincare reset, and what we’re watching for 2024.
November 2023 in Beauty: What We Were Loving
Sephora Holiday Savings opens early, Drunk Elephant responds to the Sephora teen moment, the holiday gift-set picks, Black Friday devices, and the year-end skincare reset begins.
October 2023 in Beauty: What We Were Loving
Phoebe Philo finally launches her own brand, Allure Best of Beauty 2023, Halloween makeup on TikTok, the coquette aesthetic peaks, and Sephora opens Holiday Savings early.
Fall 2023 Fashion: What the Big Brands Showed
Sabato De Sarno’s Gucci debut, quiet luxury solidifies into industry consensus, Sarah Burton’s farewell at McQueen, Piccioli leaves Valentino, and Loewe’s Jonathan Anderson keeps winning the season.
September 2023 in Beauty: What We Were Loving
NYFW Spring 2024 backstage looks, the fall skincare reset, Glossier’s first year at Sephora, Sabato De Sarno’s Gucci debut, and the new fall prestige skincare launches.
August 2023 in Beauty: What We Were Loving
The Sephora teen moment, E.l.f. acquires Naturium for $355M, back-to-school beauty, Olaplex’s quiet recovery, and the late-summer skincare reset.
July 2023 in Beauty: What We Were Loving
Barbiecore takes over, cherry-cola hair peaks, the Rhode phone case keeps selling out, latte makeup matures, and summer body care hits full routine.
Summer 2023 Jewellery: Independent Makers We’re Watching
The cluster-ring moment, the pearl conversation matures, Tiffany under LVMH, lab-grown diamonds cross over, and the investment cuff finds its tiers.
June 2023 in Beauty: What We Were Loving
Hailey Bieber Rhode’s viral phone case launches, Pride campaigns mature, the tomato-girl summer arrives, Father’s Day grooming gifts, and the pre-vacation skincare reset.
May 2023 in Beauty: What We Were Loving
The Met Gala honors Karl Lagerfeld, Princess Catherine does her own Coronation makeup, Glossier launches YOU Doll, the Mother’s Day gift sets that earn their price, and a summer body-care reset.