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8 Apr

The Makeup Museum is exploring the sociological history of

For Makeup Museum co-founder Doreen Bloch, the history of cosmetics is ‘central to how humans have evolved’ – here she shares glimpses of its prized treasures and divulges how the sweetness trends of today connect us to the past Taken from the winter 2022 issue of Dazed. You'll be able to buy a duplicate of our latest issue here Doreen Bloch was reading through transcripts of telephone conversations between Jackie Kennedy, then first lady, and dermatologist Dr Erno Laszlo when she became confused. The conversation was almost unintelligible, with each Kennedy and Dr Laszlo using cryptic language, trailing off mid-sentence and making oblique references to unspecified “circumstances”. Unsure of what she had stumbled upon, Bloch consulted with presidential...

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6 Apr

In pictures: the tangled history of hair in popular

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In pictures: the tangled history of hair in popular

Hair is an indication of the times, a cultural weathervane for the overall mood of an era. Compare the decadent, ornamental forms of the late 18th century embellished with jewels and ships to the more austere, unadorned hair of the Victorian years. Men within the 60s and 70s showcased their insurrection against the established through each long hair and skinheads, while the 2020’s lockdown saw the rise of vibrant DIY dye jobs and shaved heads as people became desperate for control over something. Now, a latest exhibition in Paris will explore the role hair has played in society for hundreds of years and have fun it as a vehicle for self-expression. Titled Des Cheveux et des Poils, the art show opens...

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5 Apr

Ozempic and the dark history of weight-loss drugs

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Ozempic and the dark history of weight-loss drugs

From the amphetamine-fuelled “rainbow food plan pills” of the 60s and the fen-phen “miracle” drug of the 80s to Ozempic in the current day, the history of weight-loss drugs is long and deadly Welcome to Beauty School, the corner of Dazed Beauty dedicated to learning. From guides to histories, that is where we make clear past subcultural movements and educate our readers on current trends and various goings-on. “Everybody looks so great,” Jimmy Kimmel told the audience while hosting the Oscars earlier this month. “Once I go searching this room, I can’t help but wonder ‘Is Ozempic right for me?’” Ozempic is in every single place; on the cover of magazines and splashed across Recent...

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1 Apr

A Piece of Sportswear History: Gant Debuts London Exhibition

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A Piece of Sportswear History: Gant Debuts London Exhibition

LONDON — Gant is taking its 74-year history across the globe with an exhibition that began in Latest York City, is now in London until Sunday and can finish in Paris later this spring. The showcase traces the brand’s sportswear roots — featuring caps, slogan T-shirts, rugby shirts and documents — at Dijonss, an area created by creative collective Bone Soda in East London that’s often used for installations and activities. “The U.K. and London more specifically is a key marketplace for Gant, each from a business and brand perspective, and we actually felt it has the appropriate audience for this kind of activation. London has all the time been Europe’s number-one playground for all things vintage,” Christopher Bastin, creative director of...

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