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World of Wearable Art 2026 competition entries open
The world’s leading wearable art competition invites designers from around the world to enter its 2026 edition, with the coming year’s categories announced
Photograph of Straw-ry Eyed by Bethany Cordwell of Australia by Stephen A’Court

Renault shows Twingo E-Tech in production form: back to the ’90s spirit
Everyone will recognize the Renault Twingo E-Tech as the French car maker shows its third retromodern small EV, this time with a base price of under £20,000 expected

Dr Ohla Maikina: galvanizing the æsthetics industry
The co-founder of Zemits, Dr Olha Maikina brings heart and passion to æsthetics, building not only her own brand, but mentoring and supporting others in the industry

Celebration of a rich tapestry
Paola Sartirio’s African’s Life collection is a considered, sensitive and sustainable interpretation of fashion from the continent, recognizing the tapestry of its multiple cultures and its influences on the global stage
Designed and styled by Paola Sartirio @sartiriopaola
Modelled by Astel Wagne @astelwagne_
Photographed by Paolo Ponsillo @paolo.ponsillo.photo
Make-up by Alessia Colangeli @leciamakeup

Picture postcard perfect as Royal New Zealand Ballet reimagines The Nutcracker
We saw both the 2010 and 2018 productions of The Nutcracker by the Royal New Zealand Ballet, and seeing them pull off a fresh reimagining was satisfying and enjoyable, writes Jack Yan
Photographed by Stephen A’Court

Daisy Lowe leads celebs at Renault 4 E-Tech’s UK launch in London
Cue ‘Johnny and Mary’: Renault shows the award-winning 5 E-Tech’s bigger brother, the 4 E-Tech, at an event in Oxford Street at the heart of London’s West End

Guess’s two approaches to its 45th anniversary
One is documentary, the other is “AI”—and we find ourselves drawn to old tech, writes Jack Yan

Jessica Simpson launches first new fragrance in years, Mystic Canyon
Jessica Simpson’s 2025 album, Nashville Canyon, serves as inspiration for the new Parlux-produced scent

Baglietto sells first T54 motor yacht
Baglietto has customized its first T54 to meet the demands of its client, including a side folding dock for a chase boat, and other refinements

Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s memoir couldn’t get better pre-release marketing
We may be turning 28 but there’s something else in the publishing world launching on this very day that will be more earth-shattering, writes Jack Yan

Southern comfort
Elyse Glickman takes in Kaohsiung, Taiwan’s southern city, which celebrates its heritage and women’s contribution to its culture and food
Photographed by the author
From issue 52 of Lucire

In brief: Julia Roberts in Zars London; Paula Sweet’s story; Vero Moda shows autumn ’25
Zars London’s unique ties get a celebrity boost from Julia Roberts; Paula Sweet the subject of a 12-minute profile; and Vero Moda shows autumn–winter 2025–6 and a premium line, Marquée

Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl sets records in music history
The acclaimed pop star has notched up more records with her much talked-about album, hitting number one around the world

Be the first with a 2026 Ferrari at One Drop Foundation’s gala
The headline prize at One Drop Foundation’s 2025 gala is the right to skip the queue and be one of the first people in the world to have the right to buy a 2026 flagship Ferrari

Classic American
Lola Cristall crosses the United States to find four accommodation jewels with friendly hospitality that take in the best of Mother Nature

Nicole Kidman returns to Chanel as its new house ambassador
One of the greatest actresses of her generation, the Academy Award and multiple Golden Globe winner returns to front for Chanel, this time representing the house

Bollinger releases Special Cuvée 007 Limited Edition to commemorate its James Bond connection
It’s been 46 years since Roger Moore mentioned Bollinger in the product placement-heavy Moonraker, and 69 years since Ian Fleming first mentioned it in the original Diamonds Are Forever novel

Authentically You: coaching for the real world
Amanda Satterthwaite’s new coaching practice, Authentically You, brings with it her personal experience in changing to new careers and finding joy in them