The best of Paris Haute Couture Week
Annabel Rackham Culture reporter Getty Images Lily-Rose Depp, Dua Lipa, Marion Cotillard were on the front row for the Chanel Haute Couture show Brands including Dior, Chanel and Armani Privé showcased their new collections at a high-profile Haute Couture Week in Paris, with their shows attracting a host of global celebrities. Chanel’s show was unsurprisingly […]
A beauty mogul’s guide to luxury self-care in Dubai
Courtesy of Huda Kattan (Credit: Courtesy of Huda Kattan) Dubai is synonymous with luxury and pampering, and Huda Beauty founder Huda Kattan knows where to find it. Here are her Dubai picks, from heavenly massages to crystal shopping. In just half a century, the Emirati city of Dubai has gone from a small fishing village […]
The Maths Queen with a quantum mission to mentor girls
Angela Tabiri Known in Ghana as the Maths Queen, Dr Angela Tabiri is the first African to win The Big Internet Math Off competition – quite an achievement for someone who had not initially planned to study mathematics. The 35-year-old Ghanaian “finds joy in solving puzzles and mathematical questions” and hopes her 2024 win will […]
Why influencers are facing a pushback
Serenity Strull/ BBC (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC) Rejecting the “haul” culture of excessive shopping and promoting conscious consuming, the de-influencer movement is going mainstream – here’s why. In 2019, Diana Wiebe was deep in a social media scroll when she came across an influencer promoting heatless curling rods. “They were rods you could sleep in […]
Meet Karol G, Colombia’s Taylor Swift
Getty Images Karol G had four sold out shows at Madrid’s Bernabéu Stadium this summer We have all heard of Taylor Swift, but what about Colombian singer Karol G? While Swift has dominated the headlines and concert ticket sales over recent years, it is actually the 33-year-old Latin American pop star whose videos have been […]
Fashion firms focus on social media
Quiz Quiz defines itself as a fast fashion retailer Speed of reaction to social media trends is becoming more important in the battle between fast fashion and more established High Street retailers, say experts. Young women are increasingly being influenced by what they see on apps such as Instagram, as well as by celebrities. Fast […]
What drives ‘catty’ workplace conflict
When women work for other women, clashes are notorious – even inevitable. But that narrative doesn’t tell the whole story. Adela was 23 years old when she started working for a global consumer-goods company in London. Her team was predominantly female, including her bosses. During her first week on the job, one of the few […]
The people fighting pollution with plastic-free periods
BBC Most widespread disposable menstrual products contain plastics that can’t be recycled or reused Talking about periods openly can be difficult, and discussing menstrual waste can be even harder. While the fight against single-use plastics like straws and shopping bags has become a mainstream issue, activists and environmental groups say disposable menstrual products are part […]
Black History Month: Five sportspeople whose hair is their magic
“My hair brings so much happiness to other people and that makes me happy.” Shaunagh Brown started playing rugby aged 25 and just two years later was competing in her first international for England. She is now a leading figure for country and her club, Harlequins, as well as acting as a highly-influential spokesperson for […]
Marcus Rashford, Joe Wicks and key workers honoured
Getty Images Front-line workers and volunteers who contributed to the response to Covid-19 dominate the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Footballer Marcus Rashford and fitness coach Joe Wicks are also recognised for their efforts during the pandemic, becoming MBEs on the delayed list. TV chef Mary Berry and actress Maureen Lipman are made dames, while actor David […]