Few other subjects have dominated the beauty airwaves quite like the skin barrier. Overlooked for decades in our collective quest for clear, radiant skin—which brought about the enthusiastic peeling, scrubbing, and cleansing habits that inadvertently cause damage—an intact barrier has now earned its due as the true source of skin […]
Month: December 2022
A Guide to Ancient Beauty Rituals for the Modern Wellness Consumer
As the digital sphere extends its reach into daily life, testing our ability to remain attuned to the present moment, there’s a comfort in connecting with the rituals of the past. “We cannot operate like robots, 24/7, nonstop,” says Angela Chau, an ethnobotanist and licensed acupuncturist who cofounded the skin-care […]
Was There Deeper Meaning to Tyler Perry’s Role in Harry & Meghan?
When news first broke that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were living in the Los Angeles mansion owned by Tyler Perry, it was a little surprising. Over time, it became clear that Perry, the entertainment mogul known for films and TV shows that center the stories of Black people, had a “front-row seat” to Meghan and Harry’s […]
Princess Kate Receives New Royal Title from King Charles
Kate Middleton only became Princess Kate a few months ago, but she’s already adding yet another royal title to her collection. King Charles named his daughter-in-law as the new honorary Colonel of the Irish Guards, a title previously held by her husband, Prince William. The appointment is a logical one […]
King Charles Hosted His Extended Family For a Pre-Christmas Lunch at Windsor Castle
For more than a century, the royal family has gathered for a series of events to celebrate the Christmas season, usually beginning with a palace luncheon where the extended Windsor clan breaks bread. For the first time since 2019, more than 50 Windsors attended the first pre-Christmas luncheon hosted by […]
The Royal Family Is Preparing For a “Hard” First Christmas Without Queen Elizabeth
Christmas is going to be a little different this year for the royal family as this will mark their first holiday season without Queen Elizabeth. This year, the British royals will reunite for the first time in two years after celebrating Christmas separately due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It marks […]
The Bank of England Unveils a New Portrait of King Charles III
King Charles III’s reign has brought changes large and small in the months since Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8. On Tuesday, the Bank of England unveiled a new portrait of the king to appear on British banknotes, but added that they won’t enter into circulation until 2024. The […]
21 Sustainable Gifts to Give This Holiday Season—And Year-Round | Vanity Fair
If you’re looking to give back to the environment this season, then sustainable gifts are the way to go. It’s the final countdown to the holiday weekend and if you’ve still got some holes on that extensive checklist (or simply in need of some last-minute inspiration), look no further than our […]
A Color-Themed Gift Guide to Satisfy the Senses—and Maybe the Self
The internet loves a list—and with it, year-end bests and gift guides and all the merry rest. You understand. Lately I found myself rooting around for another means of categorization, one that dials down the fervor but still retains the punch. Color came to the fore, by way of the […]
In Their Docuseries, Harry and Meghan Finally Explain Why They Suspected a Palace Conspiracy
For the first few hours after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle dropped bombshell accusations in the final three episodes of Netflix’s Harry & Meghan on Thursday, things were pretty quiet across the pond. Despite Harry’s claims that King Charles III’s office leaked the couple’s plans to move to Canada and […]
A Color-Themed Gift Guide to Satisfy the Senses—and Maybe the Self
The holidays are upon us, but there’s time for one more compendium of gifts. This roundup, styled like a soothing color bath, aims to de-stress and delight. Maybe you’ll find a last-minute present, or a New Year’s gift for yourself.
Prince William Attends Ex-Girlfriend Rose Farquhar’s Wedding
Prince William celebrated his ex-girlfriend Rose Farquhar finding love, attending her wedding to George Gemmell. The Prince of Wales attempted to keep a low profile while making an appearance at his former girlfriend and childhood friend’s wedding on Saturday held at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Tetbury in […]