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The trends you need to know that are ruling culture, style and beyond

Arch-itecture 101 • Class is officially in session for good brows à la Cara D

SPRING IN YOUR STEP • Spring is all about reinvention – just ask Onitsuka Tiger

Why celebrities owe us honesty about their beauty procedures • To be a woman is to straddle a set of contradictions: look put together, but don’t try so hard. Be thin, but don’t deprive yourself. Be beautiful, but naturally so. We’re surrounded by projections of feminine beauty – poreless faces and carved bodies – and it’s time to speak up

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Kita Alexander • … is young and in love

the playlist • What’s on and what’s hot: the best gigs, flicks, tunes and TV coming your way soon

Say it like you want to • Kita Alexander talks boundaries, divine timing and her go-to beauty product

Thrill seeker • Psychological, suspenseful, unputdownable – these new releases will have you up all night

Sorry to burst your bubble, but there there’s no such thing as hate-watching • It’s time to like what you like and not feel weird about it

H-O-T-T-O-G-O • All that’s new and noteworthy in the beauty space

Hot to go • The trending beauty products that are well worth adding to cart

when I glow up • Glow-up culture is everywhere right now – but is the quest for being the ‘best version’ yourself as empowering as it’s made out to be?

Pout perfect • Finding your holy grail #lipcombo can be life changing – but why stop at just one?

Level up your sustainability game • From conscious choices to coral breeding, sustainability expert Lottie Dalziel is here to help you demystify the sustainable beauty sphere

Cherry crush • From the red carpet to your FPY, vibrant ‘cherry cola’ hair is everywhere all of a sudden. So what’s driving the trend and who is this lush, deep burgundy hue best suited to? If the red resurgence has you intrigued, here’s what you should know before taking the plunge

Body builders • Body products have evolved from an afterthought to an essential part of every beauty routine. These next-gen formulas romanticise everyday hygiene chores with top-shelf scents, powerful actives and elevated experiences

Drops of wisdom: Hunter Schafer • As our long-time red-carpet crush and the face of many of TV show Euphoria’s most memorable makeup looks, Hunter Schafer knows a thing or two about beauty. As a global brand ambassador for Shiseido, the star recently collaborated on a new collection for the brand and directed an animated film that explores the idea of beauty as a medium for expression, empowerment and evolution. Here, she talks to Cosmo about her beauty philosophy, the skincare and makeup she swears by, and why self-expression is her form of self-care …

The argument for colour • When did black become synonymous with chic?

Not so black and white • The fashion world continues its love affair with neutrals, but how did black become synonymous with "chic" and beige the signifier of taste?

Knickers go all out • Why wearing underwear as outerwear is an act of defiance

Dress to impress • From picnic to party, these dresses are perfect for spring. With hemlines to suit all desires in on-trend colourways, and creative yet comfy cuts, this season’s styles are all about ease

Staple sneakers • Spring is all about ease and what better way to dress down a dress than...