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THE EUROPEAN UNION BANS GEL POLISH
Gel manicures are about to look very different in Europe. As of September 1, the EU has banned polishes containing TPO—a chemical that gives gels their glassy, weeks-long staying power—after regulators deemed it toxic for reproduction. While studies haven’t proven risks in humans, salons across the bloc’s 27 countries will now need to swap formulas and rethink services. For an industry built on durability and shine, the ruling marks a disruptive shift—one that could reshape not only nail trends but also the chemistry of beauty itself.
SWAROVSKI CELEBRATES 130TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A SPECIAL COLLECTION
Swarovski is marking 130 years with a collection as sharp as it is symbolic. Giovanna Engelbert’s ‘Vienna’ Collection takes the house’s iconic swan and reimagines it mid-flight. Clear crystals collide with dark ruthenium outlines, feather-like shapes flicker with pavé brilliance, and chokers, cuffs, and pendants move between punk edge and classical grace. It’s a tribute to Swarovski’s heritage that feels alive, carrying the brand from 1895 straight into 2025.
ARAB INVESTORS TAKE OVER MCLAREN WITH A £3.5B DEAL
McLaren’s ownership just got a Gulf-powered reset. Bahrain’s Mumtalakat and Abu Dhabi’s CYVN Holdings have taken full control, buying out minority investors in a deal that values the team at £3.5 billion. The streamlined structure signals serious confidence in McLaren’s resurgence—on track, where they’re leading both championships, and off it, with a headline-grabbing Mastercard title sponsorship set to rebrand the outfit from 2026.
CAIRO DESIGN WEEK SET TO RETURN THIS WINTER
Cairo Design Week is gearing up for its biggest edition yet, returning from November 20 to 29 with a citywide takeover that cements Egypt’s capital on the global design map. Since its 2022 debut, CDW has become the region’s fastest-growing creative platform, and this year the festival expands across three design districts with large-scale installations, immersive exhibitions, and live activations. With the Cairo Design Awards closing out the ten-day program, the 2025 edition focuses on positioning Cairo shoulder to shoulder with Milan, London, and Dubai as a world-class hub of innovation and culture.
THE NOMINEES FOR THE FASHION AWARDS 2025 HAVE BEEN NAMED
The countdown to the Fashion Awards 2025 is on, with the Royal Albert Hall set to host the industry’s biggest names on December 1. Designer of the Year will be a heavyweight showdown—Jonathan Anderson and Martine Rose go head-to-head with Miuccia Prada, Glenn Martens, Rick Owens, and Willy Chavarria. The British Fashion Councilalso dropped its nominees for British Womenswear, Menswear, and the newly minted Vanguard award, spotlighting talents from Sarah Burton and Simone Rocha to rising voices like Steve O Smith and Torishéju Dumi.
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