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Maria Sarabi

lifestyle & culture journalist 

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Torishéju: Ready-To-Wear SS25 - 10 Magazine

Opening your Paris debut show with Naomi Campbell, closing it with Paloma Elsesser and setting it in an ornate ballroom at the Shangri-La hotel is certainly hard to top. It’s no surprise that all eyes turned to Torishéju’s sophomore show in Paris on Tuesday afternoon. Instead of succumbing to the pressure surrounding his SS25 collection, the British-Nigerian-Brazilian designer embraced a vision of contemporary chaos to shape his garments.The eponymous label titled the collection The Ship of Fool...
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Ottolinger: Ready-To-Wear SS25 - 10 Magazine

Ottolinger unveiled its avant-garde SS25 collection in Paris on Sunday afternoon. Calling it Ottonymous, the Berlin-based label – known for its deconstructed silhouettes, intricate detailing and punk-meets-couture aesthetic – drew inspiration from an abstract illusion of the body acting like a shark and drifting between cities.To a soundtrack by WENCH, models emerged from the bloodied mouth of an inflatable great white which formed the entrance to the runway dressed in yesterday’s party garb yet...
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ALL–IN: Ready-To-Wear SS25 - 10 Magazine

Stepping back into the ‘80s, All-In style. This season, designers Benjamin Barron and August Vestbø looked to Mike Nichols’ Working Girl – a film of big shoulders and even bigger dreams – to guide their sustainably-minded collection. Nostalgic and totally joyous, with the support of Guess USA, the pair were able to craft one of Paris’s standout moments this season – all soundtracked to a warped rendition of Cyndi Lauper’s Girls Just Want to Have Fun.Titled Uptown Girl, the brand’s fifth collect...
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10 Questions With Sunflower Bean As They Release New EP 'SHAKE' - 10 Magazine

1. Who is Sunflower Bean?Nick Kivlen: We are Julia, Olive and Nick, a rock trio from New York City.2. How did the name Sunflower Bean come about?K: It was a phrase that popped into my head while at a party, I like to think of it completely phonetically now. I liked how it sounded positive and mythical.Julia Cumming: When I heard Nick say the words Sunflower Bean, I knew I was going to join that band.Olive Faber: I’ll never forget when Nick said Sunflower Bean for the first time, we were still in...
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Luis de Javier: Ready-To-Wear SS25 - 10 Magazine

Luis de Javier’s eponymous label made its Paris Fashion Week debut with a sultry and sustainable SS25 collection. Models strutted around a forest green runway, donning intricate monochrome garments set against harsh white lighting at Espace Niemeyer.Mentored by Riccardo Tisci, de Javier centred his collection around the fusion of Parisian haute couture and Spanish heritage. The designer produced an extravagant array of lacy ensembles, drawing inspiration from Balenciaga’s 1940s silhouette.The sh...
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MM6 Maison Margiela: Ready-To-Wear SS25 - 10 Magazine

MM6 Maison Margiela showcased a deconstructed yet sultry SS25 collection in Milan on Thursday afternoon. Models, donning pared-down neutral garments, paraded down a concrete runway set against hazy industrial lighting and thumping techno beats.MM6 fashioned its collection around a non-narrative sense of matter-of-factness, presenting a straightforward lineup of summer essentials. Margiela’s own relaxed style, synonymous with deconstruction and a neutral palette, influenced MM6’s collection. The...
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Manolo Blahnik Announces Its New ‘A Splendid Blahnik’ Shoe - 10 Magazine

Ever wondered which of Manolo Blahnik’s extensive shoe collection is his favourite? Wonder no more, thanks to ‘A Splendid Blahnik’ – a collectors series featuring the designer’s favourite styles each season. For Autumn 24, enter: Medara – Manolo’s must-have. Plucked from the collector’s edition, Medara features a black (or blue) satin bootie with an ornate horseshoe embellishment. The shoe’s sophisticated silhouette and baguette crystal accessory indulge in the glamorous court of the first Frenc...
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10 Questions With Porches Ahead Of His New Album ‘Shirt’ - 10 Magazine

Porches, the recording project of NYC’s Aaron Maine, unveils new angsty album Shirt, is out tomorrow (September 13). The latest album from the synth-pop musician indulges in an array of rock bangers, elevated by the tension between emotional ballads and raw beats. It’s a bratty and hormonal fusion – reflecting on both suburban youth and the bleak shades of adulthood.Shirt features some of Maine’s heaviest work to date, with the artist having dominated the indie pop genre since the 2010s. The new...
Women's Health •

'Cheap, effective and easy' - Why women are illegally selling tanning nasal sprays on TikTok

When 22-year-old Lily* glimpses her sun-kissed, evenly bronzed limbs in the mirror, elation washes over her. With every deepening shade of tan, her body confidence soars, and she beams with pride each time someone compliments her glowing complexion. It's a feeling many women who rely on a bottle of fake tan can wholeheartedly attest to.Except, Lily hasn’t used of a bottle of fake in years, nor does she use sun beds or even lay out in the midday heat. Instead, she’s cast the usual tanning methods...
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Here's our pick of everything to add to your calendar in July

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Drapers •

Marni, Maison Margiela and Jil Sander introduce digital authenticity certificates

The process will involve the insertion of a Near Field Communication (NFC) chip in every garment or accessory and registration of all products on the Aura blockchain platform.

Luxury conglomerate LVMH partnered with Microsoft and ConsenSys to launch Aura in 2019, a blockchain platform that aims to ensure the traceability and authenticity of luxury products.

In 2021, industry leaders came together to form The Aura Blockchain Consortium, a non-profit association of luxury brands investing in tec
Drapers •

Vestiaire Collective partners with Sojo

Customers will benefit from services by expert tailors, as well as Sojo’s zero emissions collection and home delivery service.

For Sojo’s founder Josephine Philips, the partnership speaks to the inception of the circular fashion-tech start-up. An avid lover of vintage and second-hand clothing, Philips continually found herself falling for pre-loved pieces that were not in her size.

In a similar vein, Vestiaire Collective has revealed that 65% of their returns were due to sizing issues with pre
Drapers •

Burberry's chief marketing officer to exit label

Previously executive vice president for Calvin Klein in New York, Manley joined Burberry in January 2019 and reported to then chief executive officer Marco Gobbetti. Currently, Manley reports to Jonathan Akeroyd, who took over from Gobbetti in 2021.

During his six-year tenure at Burberry, Manley worked alongside former creative director Riccardo Tisci for three years, before partnering with British-born designer Daniel Lee, Burberry’s current chief creative officer.

Manley’s exit coincides wit
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Calvin Klein appoints new creative director

The post has been empty at the US brand since Belgian fashion designer Raf Simons left in 2018. After a five year break, the appointment signals a return to the runway for Calvin Klein. Leoni’s first collection will debut in autumn/winter 2025 and will feature men’s and women’s apparel, underwear and accessories.

The Italian designer's CV boasts fashion houses such as Jil Sander, Céline, Moncler and The Row. Leoni was also named a 2023 LVMH prize finalist for her work at founded brand Quira.

O
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An Iranian infatuation: the hidden magic of turmeric

Maria Bastan-Sarabi reflects on the importance of turmeric in Iranian cuisine, and its role in Western wellness culture.

Nothing was ever quite so bleak as the first grey and groggy hangover spent in my university hall during freshers week in September of 2020. With the stale taste of vodka and lemonade still on my tongue, I recall crawling to the shared kitchen. Surrounded by wrappers from takeaways the night before, I was itching for the comfort of my family home.

But peering into my sticky
SPHERE Magazine •

Best Fashion Exhibitions Opening in 2024

2023 was the year for fashion enthusiasts — from Gabrielle Chanel: Fashion Manifesto at the V&A, to Gucci COSMOS at 180 Studios — we were given the very best that fashion exhibitions have to offer. And, luckily enough, this years line-up promises to be just as dazzling. So, here’s our guide to the best fashion exhibitions opening in 2024 that can’t be missed.

Greta Gerwig’s Barbie masterpiece starring Margot Robbie influenced the Barbie-core fashion trend, with pink being the colour of summer 2
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The Best Health and Wellness Trends for 2024

Navigating healthy choices in the new year can sometimes feel daunting. It can seem tricky knowing where to start. Luckily, we have made a simple guide of the best health and wellness trends worth trying in 2024.

The minute January hits everyone is ready to perfect their health and wellness regime for the new year. 2023 proved to be the year of self-care — out went excessive alcohol consumption and ultra-processed foods and in came prioritising gut health and mindfulness. The importance of heal
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Michelin-Star Indian Restaurant Benares Launches New Set Menu

The set menu will be available between January 8 and February 5 for lunch and dinner reservations, with a price of £49pp.

Benares has held a Michelin Star for 16 years, with the name deriving from India’s holy city. For those looking for a cosy escape from the cold and a hearty meal packed with nourishing ingredients, it makes for the perfect spot. Relax in one out of four of their private dining rooms or enjoy a drink in the lounge bar.
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Restaurants with Shops in London

It’s time to blend food fanatics and shopping addicts with SPHERE’S edit of London’s best restaurants with shops. From handmade Italian pasta to pre-packed goodies, these shops offer everything for you to recreate your favourite dishes at home.

Quite often we dream about the fresh pasta we indulged in during a date at the local Italian. Or wish we could prepare a tapas board as good as the one we enjoyed in the summer holidaying in Barcelona. Fortunately for Londoners, many of our favourite aut
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Escape Off-Grid to L’Ovella Negra

Found in the Pyrenees Mountains of Andorra, L’Ovella Negra is a place for everyone — for those who wish to recline and relax in their own privacy and escape the bustle of home, but also for those who want to meet people, share stories and explore the valley. Whether winter or summer, snow or shine, the lodge adapts with the seasons and provides the ultimate luxury stay for holiday makers.

L’Ovella Negra, the Spanish for black sheep, is a four-room mountain lodge at the end of the Vall d’Incles,
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Seasonal Farm Feasts at Pennard Hill Farm

Popular Glastonbury glamping site Pennard Hill Farm now hosts monthly seasonal feasting nights. Run by husband-and-wife team Tom and Pippa Chambers, the feast is made from Somerset produce and ingredients foraged or grown by the family.

As winter hits, we all look to hearty, seasonal meals to keep us warm. Luckily, Pennard Hill Farm’s open kitchen offers a dining space for 40. Tom Chambers’ deep knowledge of the countryside is translated into the cuisine, from buttermilk partridge with smoked q
The Telegraph •

‘I paid a friend to tile my bathroom and it was shoddy – should he fix it for free?’

We wanted our bathroom updated so I turned to the husband of my wife’s friend, who is a plumber. Despite my expectation, there was no friend’s discount, but I didn’t mind paying full price as trusting a tradesman to do a proper job is worth spending money on.

However, a couple of days after the installation, when using the shower, I heard a banging noise coming from behind the newly tiled wall. My research tells me this is caused by the hot water pipe expanding.

I mentioned this to our friend
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