Kiko Kostadinov branches out into fragrance with its latest release, a solid perfume developed with Japanese scent specialist retaW.The offering is a something of a cross between a beauty product and an art object -- arriving a rather generic-looking tube, the solid perfume is encased in a clear, zip-top bag punctured with two holes, allowing the scent to escape. The bag can then be attached to a keychain or simply carried in a purse, allowing customers to experience the fragrance at home or on-...

Body hair removal is a matter of personal preference, and if that's part of your bathroom routine, you may want to consider investing in a safety razor. Before starting to use one myself a year ago, like many, I relied on so-called reusable razors that require constant repurchasing of refill cartridges (which, like the handle itself, are typically made partly from plastic, and not always properly recycled when disposed of). Other than being environmentally unsustainable, the disposable nature of...

Dior Beauty has found a new ambassador: Japanese singer, actor and TV host Tomohisa Yamashita. The entertainer is an unusual choice for the house, which has historically chosen women to represent the brand.“I have always admired Dior for its glowing beauty and it is a great honor to be assigned as the ambassador," Yamashita said in a statement. "I am more than sure that I will be learning and discovering the real meaning of beauty both from the inside and out along this great journey with Dior...

When the pandemic hit the U.S. in March, Maria Tash thought ear piercing was done for. The elastic loops on face masks seemed like they would deter people from getting their lobes and cartilage pierced but, luckily, that was not the case.The fine jewelry designer and founder of Maria Tash, her eponymous New York-based piercing salon and jewelry brand, reports that business is seeing pent-up demand now that more people are vaccinated and feel comfortable venturing back into salons. "Now that our ...