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When Timbaland posted a clip of Sailorr performing her viral single “Pookie’s Requiem” on Instagram last year, the majority of the comments had nothing to do with the music. Instead, everyone was discussing what was in Sailorr’s mouth. The Vietnamese-American R&B artist chooses to wear black grills to honour the Vietnamese tradition of nhuộm răng đen – the practice of teeth blackening. In a world where teeth are increasingly expected to be straight, white and uniform, the sight of Sailorr’s black grills came as a shock to many and the post was filled with comments calling her teeth rotten, saying she was guilty of cultural appropriation, and asking ‘what’s up with her mouth?’
Teeth blackening has been practiced for centuries across...
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THE TREND: Beauty infused with the essence of antiquity. There are no epigenetic or longevity buzzwords here, this trend is all about looking back in time. Think: papyrus, epic poetry and ritualistic, oil-slicked bathing.
WHO’S DOING IT? Established brands are releasing products which nod to classics, but new brands are weaving ancient civilisations into their DNA.
HOW CAN I GET IT? Indulge in some bacchanalian ribaldry at your nearest amphitheatre, or douse yourself in cyclamen, jasmine and eucalyptus oils at the thermal bathhouse.
Boyfriends, they say, are always thinking about the Roman Empire. But thanks to a cohort of beauty brands drawing inspiration from the classical world, ancient civilisations and mythology, now everyone else is too. Or, at least, you might smell like...
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