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Stella Jean’s Haiti Olympic Uniforms Prove Fashion Still Carries Power
When Haiti’s two-member delegation enters the stadium for the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Winter Games, the moment will be brief. The symbolism embedded in their uniforms, however, is designed to last. The looks were created by Stella Jean, the Italian-Haitian designer whose work blends Italian tailoring with Afro-Caribbean visual language. Details of the…
Caribbean Books to Read in 2026
We’re starting 2026 with a literary feast from the Caribbean and its diaspora, as Caribbean writers deliver some of the most anticipated books of the year. From sweeping historical fiction that uncovers hidden histories to love stories that examine the cost of freedom, and contemporary novels exploring modern womanhood, these 2026 Caribbean book releases are…
Sephora’s Savings Event 2025: Must-Shop Caribbean & Black-Owned Beauty Brands Up to 20% Off
Sephora’s Savings Event returns from October 31 to November 10, 2025, offering Beauty Insider members up to 20% off sitewide—and it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate Caribbean and Black-owned beauty brands leading the industry with innovation, inclusivity, and heritage-driven excellence. From Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin, with roots in her Barbadian pride, to CAY…
Hermès Names British-Jamaican Grace Wales Bonner as Menswear Creative Director
Hermès has appointed Grace Wales Bonner as its new creative director of menswear, marking a major generational and cultural shift at the French luxury house. The British designer will present her first collection for the brand in January 2027, succeeding Véronique Nichanian, who is stepping down after nearly four decades at the helm. Wales Bonner,…
Stella Jean Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection
Stella Jean returned to the Milan runway after three years with a collection that reaffirmed her role as one of fashion’s most vocal advocates for cultural exchange and artisan visibility. Her Spring 2026 show, Where Women Move Mountains, was produced in collaboration with women artisans from Italy and Bhutan, extending her #ForWomenForNations initiative. For the…
Ferragamo Spring 2026: Jazz Age Inspiration Meets Modern Tailoring by Maximilian Davis
Maximilian Davis returned to the site of his debut Ferragamo show—a central Milan palazzo now transformed into the Portrait Milano hotel—for his Spring 2026 presentation, replacing his original damp red-sand runway with a slick black carpet. The collection looked to the 1920s for inspiration, a period when Salvatore Ferragamo first established his Los Angeles shoe…
Rihanna’s Fenty Skin Launches Luxe Body Care Line
Rihanna’s Fenty Skin has launched a new body care line designed to bring luxury and ease to everyday routines. To that end, and exclusively at Ulta Beauty, the brand is entering the category with a body care range that includes two body washes, two bubble baths, and three body mists. The line will be available…
Sandals St. Vincent: A Local’s Guide to the Caribbean’s Newest Luxury Resort
The road to Sandals St. Vincent is less a drive than a slow induction into the island’s rhythm. It coils westward along the Leeward coast, a narrow thread of tarmac slipping past villages and unbroken green, where the air itself seems to hesitate before moving. Thirty-five minutes from Kingstown, the world feels further away than…
Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation & The Mellon Foundation Launch “The Ripple Effect” to Elevate Caribbean Arts
The Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF) and the Mellon Foundation have launched The Ripple Effect, a landmark initiative designed to strengthen the Caribbean arts ecosystem and position regional creators on the international stage. The program combines funding, institutional support, and public programming to empower Barbadian artists while expanding the visibility and sustainability of local cultural organizations.…