With roots in India and all over the world, Brooklyn-based brand abacaxi has just unveiled its first fragrance. "Tropic of Sheena" is described by the brand as smelling like "a stroll through the rainforest at dusk." Similarly to the artisanal techniques and slow fashion practices of abacaxi's garments, the new perfume is bottled by hand and infused with natural extracts.When conceptualizing the scent, the brand's creative director Sheena Sood referenced her memories traveling the world in orde...

Thanks to TikTok, the references for makeup looks are seemingly never-ending. Recently, beauty fans on the platform have looked to the makeup aesthetic from the year they were born to experiment with new glam. But, just like most short-lived trends on TikTok, creators have turned it into a brand new look entirely — this time, one that draws beauty inspiration from the year our moms were born.While the original birth year makeup trend harped on the '90s renaissance and our obsession with nostal...

After entering the fragrance world with three debut perfumes and sending them down the SS26 runway, Chopova Lowena is extending its scent range to include smaller, 50mL versions of its playful perfumes. The brand, known for its flirty yet rebellious signature aesthetic, launched the perfumes as an ode to the Chopova Lowena girl — with nods to its Bulgarian heritage and the founders' personal ties to the raw ingredients.When conceptualizing the scents, creative directors Emma Chopova and Laura ...

For NEZZA, making music is second nature. As far back as she can remember, NEZZA's passion for music has been fundamentally intertwined into her life. After getting her start posting covers on YouTube, the Colombian-Dominican singer released her debut EP Club Solita in 2021 — and now, she's gearing up to release her upcoming EP. With roots in California's Bay Area, the star recognizes her undying love for music only holds a candle to one other thing in her life: her hair.While the singer's mus...