Sapna Rao

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As creative director of Balmain, Olivier Rousteing has redefined a historic house. Since taking over in his mid-20s, he has built a global community around the brand, turned red-carpet moments into viral sensations, and embraced collaborations that blur the lines between culture, fashion and luxury. Ahead of his latest partnership, he sat down with us to talk about his earliest fashion memories, the icons who shaped his eye, and why representation has always been at the heart of his work.

Stylist Sam Preston is proof that being a minimalist dresser doesn’t have to mean playing it safe. Known for mixing sharp tailoring with modern knitwear and statement accessories, her approach is unfussy but polished, clean but still interesting. Here’s what’s on her wish list this season…

At-home beauty tools have come a long way but few feel as close to a professional facial as the ZIIP Halo. Developed by renowned electrical aesthetician Melanie Simon, this device uses clinic-level microcurrent technology to lift, sculpt and visibly brighten skin in minutes. Here’s why it’s earned cult status among facialists, beauty insiders and skincare obsessives alike…

Glass skin is all about creating a complexion that looks intensely hydrated, smooth and light-reflective. It’s no surprise, then, that hydrogel masks are trending on TikTok thanks to their superior fit and glow-boosting results. One launch in particular has caught our attention: L’Oréal Paris’s Revitalift Glass Skin Hydrogel Glow Mask. Here’s why it stands out…

TikTok continues to be the ultimate testing ground for beauty products, turning underappreciated formulas into overnight sell-outs. From freshly launched future icons to rediscovered classics, a new wave of trending buys has taken over our FYPs, so here’s what everyone is adding to their baskets…

With endless new launches vying for a spot on your dressing table, the luxury fragrance market has never felt more crowded. The real challenge is finding something that justifies the splurge – and that everyone else isn’t already wearing. From cult Parisian houses to niche brands, these are the ones we think are worth it…

From satin shorts to the basket bag we can't stop thinking about, these are the high street finds the SheerLuxe fashion team are currently obsessing over.

Few people capture London's eclectic spirit quite like Georgia May and Lizzy Jagger – so for our latest Cover Stars shoot, Sapna and Lu joined the sisters for a quintessential London summer afternoon, complete with lunch in the garden, lawn games and a peek inside their wardrobes. Between conversations about fashion, travel, beauty and culture, the Jo Malone London Global Ambassadors opened up their little black books, sharing everything from the vintage haunts and restaurants they always recommend to the cities, hotels and books they return to time and again.

If you’re stuck in a style rut, Claudia Li Johnson – and her rolodex of cool, up and coming brands – will lift you out of it. She has a knack for uncovering labels that feel genuinely fresh and modern, so we asked her to put together a list of her favourites…