Who really controls the image of Black women in rap? Dr Sharon Hughes investigates
Dr Sharon Hughes explores the intersection of identity, image and industry in her exhibition, The Cultural Producer.
Bulletin: What’s happening now in fashion, culture and beyond
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Who to follow on Instagram in August 2026
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The ‘wrong shoe’ theory – and how it can take your outfit to the next level
Enviable style often lives in juxtaposition. Trainers with tailored trousers say, “Yes, I have meetings, and a step count goal.” The sharpness sits above the […]
The Spell-ometer: May 2026
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Tressly Studios is the reset the hair industry has been waiting for
Here’s why, according to Spell Editor Jemima Cousins, Tressly Studios is the new destination for textured hair.
Topshop debuts AI-powered shoppable runway
Immersive retail is running towards us in six-inch heels, and paving the way is Topshop with its first-ever “Runway to the Future” show.
Dove puts the algorithms’ single face of beauty on display to remind us our differences make us beautiful
Dove reveals “The Beauty Machine” showing how algorithms reinforce a single face of beauty and inviting women to share their individual beauty in an open casting call.
The Spell Bulletin: The latest news in hair, beauty and lifestyle
The latest news, featuring a braid spot in Brighton, a new podcast all about textured hair, and an exclusive tooth grill from Kopparberg.