When we all made our "ins and outs" lists for 2024, I listed "closet staples" as in and "one-time wear" as out. And nothing says "closet staple" quite like a pair of Timberland boots. For 50 years (literally), these shoes have reigned supreme among native New Yorkers and transplants alike as the quintessential city boot that anyone can wear in any kind of weather to just about any job. New York City is one of the most unpredictable places, but one thing I can always count on is spotting a pair o...

We've been waiting on pins and needles for the formal U.S. launch of Prada Beauty since August. Sure, we had the brand's initial launch of lipsticks and eye shadows to keep us temporarily satiated, but we could hardly wait to see what else would come from the sought-after luxury brand. Would it be more modern makeup formulas? Would it be—gasp—a designer skincare line that could stand up to the likes of Chanel's or Dior's? Well, six months have passed, and we're happy to report that Prada...

For centuries, the beauty industry has struggled to provide inclusive products that cater for darker skin tones. The sector's slowness in expanding shade ranges has left many darker-skinned consumers feeling excluded and reluctant to support brands that don't support them, however, the tide is finally turning. We are starting to see a shift thanks to AI and increased personalisation to create the perfect foundation shades.According to celebrity South-Asian make-up artist Mira Parmar, who recentl...

As a beauty editor, I can say with full confidence that the bob haircut has been *the* most popular hairstyle of the past 12 months. Every hairdresser I speak to says that salons have been inundated with requests for just about every type of bob haircut. Having seen celebrities such as Zendaya and Hailey Bieber go for the chop, it's perhaps no surprise that many of us (including some of the Who What Wear team) have also been tempted. And we've seen myriad bob haircuts surface, from the Ital...