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…
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 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 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 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…
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…
