Fashion & Beauty

Exclusive | Toxic, cancer-causing chemicals are lurking in popular hair products — inside the battle for ‘beauty justice’

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Exclusive | Toxic, cancer-causing chemicals are lurking in popular hair products — inside the battle for ‘beauty justice’

Around the world, chemicals that once kept barnacles from attaching to the hulls of ships have leached into marine sediments. Animals have suffered brain and immune impairment. Some female mollusks have turned imposex, growing male genitalia.  The chemicals did so much damage to aquatic ecosystems that, decades ago, they were banned internationally for marine use.  … Read more

Best dressed Knicks! Die-hard fans bring stylish heat to playoff games against Cavaliers

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Best dressed Knicks! Die-hard fans bring stylish heat to playoff games against Cavaliers

The New York Knicks aren’t just dominating the playoffs — they’re turning Madison Square Garden into the hottest runway in Manhattan. With the Knicks now sitting one win away from their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, orange-and-blue fever has completely taken over the city — and fans have been showing up for this playoff … Read more

How leaks, demands and a phone call derailed Estée Lauder’s deal to create a $40B luxe giant

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How leaks, demands and a phone call derailed Estée Lauder’s deal to create a B luxe giant

US cosmetics maker Estée Lauder and Spanish perfume group Puig had been finalizing the details of a deal when talks fell apart late on Thursday, preventing a merger that would have created a $40 billion luxury beauty giant. The merged company would have put together brands such as Tom Ford, Clinique and MAC with Carolina Herrera and … Read more

Influencer trashed for apparently manipulating photo to flatten belly — with bizarre result: ‘OMG this is insane’

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Influencer trashed for apparently manipulating photo to flatten belly — with bizarre result: ‘OMG this is insane’

An Australian influencer’s seemingly snatched selfie is now getting stretched online. Isabelle Mathers found herself at the center of an internet pile-on this week after fans accused the Zoomer of digitally flattening her stomach in a glam activewear post — with eagle-eyed critics pointing to what appeared to be distorted furniture in the background as … Read more

Haute Hamptons hangouts curated by fashion icon Rachel Zoe

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Haute Hamptons hangouts curated by fashion icon Rachel Zoe

Celebrity stylist turned fashion mogul Rachel Zoe was born to be a Hamptonite. She’s alighted on the East End every summer of her life, and her aesthetic embraces the tony enclave. “Caftans all day, every day!” Zoe tells Alexa when asked to describe her Hamptons uniform. “I am basically in one-shoulder gowns, vintage Halston and … Read more

Eleventy’s modern made-in-Italy essentials are Hamptons must-haves

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Eleventy’s modern made-in-Italy essentials are Hamptons must-haves

Eleventy fashion looks effortless, but a lot of thought goes into every piece.  That’s one reason co-founder and creative director Marco Baldassari calls it “smart luxury.” Take the brand’s clever-as-can-be linen joggers. With adjustable drawstrings tied at the waist, they look casual and cool. But when the drawstrings are pulled through eyelets and hidden inside, … Read more

Controversial liquid touted by biohackers may help hair grow — and prevent thinning caused by GLP-1s

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Controversial liquid touted by biohackers may help hair grow — and prevent thinning caused by GLP-1s

Balding might make you blue — but this news won’t.  A recent study suggests that a controversial liquid popular in biohacking and wellness circles could support scalp health and hair growth.  Researchers say the substance may even hold promise for GLP-1 users with thinning crowns, a frustrating side effect that’s become increasingly common as the … Read more

E.l.f Beauty reversing tariff price increases amid customer ‘suffering,’ sales drop and $49.4M loss

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E.l.f Beauty reversing tariff price increases amid customer ‘suffering,’ sales drop and .4M loss

Those inflated costs were elf-ing up business.  Cosmetics and skincare company e.l.f. Beauty is finally giving beauty buffs a break, reversing its tariff-fueled price increases to quell the “suffering” of cash-strapped customers amid the gas crisis.  “We’ve seen units drop off a bit more in the last few months as consumers have particularly been suffering with higher … Read more

Tasty 62-calorie snack may help protect your skin from sun damage

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Tasty 62-calorie snack may help protect your skin from sun damage

The next addition to your skincare routine might already be in your fridge. A small new study suggests that a sweet, healthy snack with just 62 calories per serving could offer powerful protection against sun damage, helping strengthen the skin’s natural defenses at the genetic level. The perks — which appeared in just two weeks … Read more

Exclusive | Sephora Summer Club poolside pop-up blends luxe hospitality with sunny Mediterranean vibe

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Exclusive | Sephora Summer Club poolside pop-up blends luxe hospitality with sunny Mediterranean vibe

Brooklyn is getting a taste of the luxury summer brand activations typically reserved for the Hamptons or South of France. Sephora Summer Club is launching its first-ever poolside activation, which runs from Friday, May 22, to Labor Day, Sept. 7, blending beauty, hospitality and wellness into an immersive seasonal experience. The first-ever Sephora Summer Club … Read more

‘3 Body Problem’ star Eiza González’s chic summer swag, from sunnies to swimwear

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‘3 Body Problem’ star Eiza González’s chic summer swag, from sunnies to swimwear

Eiza González is literally everywhere. The in-demand actor just wrapped a grueling, monthslong shoot in Budapest for the highly anticipated second season of “3 Body Problem.” Before that, she was in the Canary Islands filming Guy Ritchie’s action-thriller “In the Grey” — she plays a badass special-ops fixer opposite Jake Gyllenhaal and Henry Cavill — … Read more

Sailor Brinkley Cook on her beloved Hamptons, the pressures of inherited fame and goal of uplifting others

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Sailor Brinkley Cook on her beloved Hamptons, the pressures of inherited fame and goal of uplifting others

She doesn’t want to be known as a “nepo baby” and would probably shudder at the thought of being called a “Gen Z socialite.” But model-content creator Sailor Brinkley Cook is an influencer — and she hopes to be a positive one. “I like to think of myself as mayor of the Hamptons,” she tells … Read more

Haute dog couture! NYC pups adorably pose in luxe Met Gala-inspired looks at annual Pet Gala

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Haute dog couture! NYC pups adorably pose in luxe Met Gala-inspired looks at annual Pet Gala

Forget the Met Gala — the real fashion moment of the season had four legs, wagging tails, and enough attitude to make Anna Wintour blink twice. On Monday, May 18, New York’s most stylish pups (and their very patient humans) descended on Midtown for the third annual Pet Gala — a full-on canine couture takeover … Read more

The unexpected health benefits of a ‘hockey butt’ — and how to get it

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The unexpected health benefits of a ‘hockey butt’ — and how to get it

Boys like big butts, and they cannot lie. Thanks to shows like “Heated Rivalry,” which gave ample screen time to the derrière, men aren’t aiming for washboard abs or bulging biceps at the gym — it’s all about thick thighs and a “hockey butt.” The obsession with a bootylicious behind extends beyond aesthetics. Turns out … Read more

‘Uniboob’ is a real medical condition — who’s likely to get it

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‘Uniboob’ is a real medical condition — who’s likely to get it

For some, the dreaded “uniboob” isn’t just a side effect of a too-tight sports bra or a fashion mishap that resolves once you get home. In rare cases, it’s a real medical condition that can alter the natural shape of the chest, sometimes merging what are typically two distinct breasts into a single, continuous mound. … Read more

Exclusive | NYC hotties vie for a spot in Victoria’s Secret 2026 runway show: ‘One of my biggest dreams’

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Exclusive | NYC hotties vie for a spot in Victoria’s Secret 2026 runway show: ‘One of my biggest dreams’

It’s no secret that Sarah Grossi wants wings.  The Big Apple transplant, a 22-year-old native of Massachusetts, flew the coop from New England to New York with a singular goal — to slay amongst the Angels in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.  “It’s one of my biggest dreams,” Grossi, a 2026 NYU grad, exclusively told … Read more

Teen steroid use is down — the concerning booster they’re using instead

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Teen steroid use is down — the concerning booster they’re using instead

Steroid use is down among teenagers, but experts warn that young people are replacing it with a potentially dangerous booster. Researchers from the University of Michigan found that while anabolic steroid use among teens has significantly decreased over the past two decades, creatine use is surging. “I did this study given the rise in social … Read more

New Yorkers create encampment for $400 fad watch — filled with paid line-sitters and a shocking overdose

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New Yorkers create encampment for 0 fad watch — filled with paid line-sitters and a shocking overdose

By Thursday evening, the line outside the Times Square Swatch store resembled a small roadside encampment. Not an unusual sight for anyone in the resale game, looking to make a hefty profit in the aftermarket off a coveted release. Nearly half the block between Seventh and Eighth avenues was scattered with foldable camping chairs resting … Read more

Skin cream sold on Amazon recalled over deadly bacteria risk

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Skin cream sold on Amazon recalled over deadly bacteria risk

It’s enough to make your skin crawl. The FDA is warning consumers about the nationwide recall of a popular eczema cream that could be contaminated with a deadly bacterium. MG217 Multi-symptom Treatment Cream & Skin Protectant Eczema Cream is being recalled by Wisconsin-based Pharmacal because it may be contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus, also known as … Read more

Exclusive | Barter boom: Cash-strapped New Yorkers are trading beauty services — no cash, no credit, no problem

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Exclusive | Barter boom: Cash-strapped New Yorkers are trading beauty services — no cash, no credit, no problem

In 2026, money talks — but increasingly, so does a blowout, a brow tint, or a fresh set of lashes. Across social media feeds and salon chairs nationwide, a very ancient idea is making a very 2026 comeback: bartering.  Only this time, it’s not barley for labor or tools in Mesopotamia — it’s eyelash extensions … Read more