Fashion & Beauty
Luxury fashion and beauty advice and style stories brought to you by The Blend's expert editors
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Hairbrushes that come with inbuilt, innovative solutionsThe majority of hairbrushes have barely evolved since the ancient Egyptians invented such things, but there are a handful of brands doing things differently
By Mary Cleary
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Just in time for the hotter months, Japanese incense is having a resurgenceWith their softer scents and delicate balance of aromats, Japanese incense is the perfect summer alternative to perfumed candles. Here are some of our favourites.
By Delilah Khomo
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Our Haute Couture highlightsFrom the fairytale to the fantastical, Paris Haute Couture Week was all about tapping into magical designs
By Harriet Quick
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Your guide to ship-shape nautical menswear this summerEponymous with sun-drenched summers in the south of France, nautical style has never not been chic, but this season it's more enviable than ever, with designers like Hermès using it as a jumping-off point for beautiful, considered pieces inspired by life at sea.
By Aleks Cvetkovic
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How art has shaped beauty trends across the agesArt often, naturally, reflects life. But sometimes the balance shifts, with real-world trends taking direction from creative movements instead. Here, we plot the pivotal movements and artists who have influenced beauty trends across the ages.
By Emily Steer
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The rise and rise of summer stripes in menswear this season, and how to style themWhether a polo or rugby shirt, the season’s brightest tops come in bold stripes
By Aleks Cvetkovic
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The best body creams for plump, hydrated skinPacked with active ingredients and scented with delicate notes of geranium or saffron, the best body creams go beyond luxurious indulgence
By Mary Cleary
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The gardens of Christian Dior bloom again in Dior ParadiseChristian Dior’s Provençal estate inspires Dior Paradise, a new scent by visionary perfumer Francis Kurkdjian
By Felix Bischof
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Cool off in the season's best swimwearConsider the swimsuit, a poolside perennial
By Harriet Quick
