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Whichever K-pop fandom you belong to, you have no choice but to adore Jackson Wang, aka Jacksonaa, or the Magic Man . Jackson Wang , the Chinese hitmaker who is all set to perform in front of thousands of Indian fans at the upcoming Lollapalooza, has a lot of jewels on his crown. A multifaceted personality who fully embodies the “master of all trades” phrase is a member of the South Korean boyband GOT7 and is a rapper, singer, songwriter, Olympic fencer, and fashion designer.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Jackson Wang (@jacksonwang852g7) Wang made his debut in the K-pop industry in 2014 with his six bandmates (Jay B, Mark, Jinyoung, Youngjae, BamBam, and Yugyeom) with their single “ Girls , Girls, Girls.” The singer-songwriter earned the top spot at a global JYP audition after being chosen out of 2,000 applicants. FYI: JYP executives actually spotted him while he was playing basketball. Jackson Wang also made histo...

N ight falls over Seville. The scent of carnations wafts among the coffered ceilings of the Plaza de España, the venue where (incidentally) ELLE celebrated its 75th anniversary just one year ago. The Andalusian air is punctuated with classical notes from maestro Alberto Iglesias’ score and the rhythmic foot tapping of two Flamenco dancers, El Yiyo and Belén López. The soft steps of 60 dancers, led by the brilliant Blanca Li, gently caress the two bridges. And only after five minutes, during which these elements  to delight the senses of guests, does the first Dior look—men’s trousers, braces, and a lavish black and white shawl—join this homage to beauty, piquing our curiosity. By Benedetta Poletti; Photos: Sylvie Lancrenon; Direction: Bárbara Garralda The Parisian firm’s 2023 cruise collection—which, under the baton of Maria Grazia Chiuri (Rome, 1964), aspires to enfold the entire world in its embrace (just like the two wings of the Plaza in the imagination of architect Aníbal ...

W ith ten years of haute couture, 17 years of ready to- wear, and a fan base ranging from Amal Clooney and Angelina Jolie to Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt, Italian designer Giambattista Valli is a clear favourite world over. His designs have always been experiential, eclipsing sensorial dimensions. We aren’t far from the truth when we say that he believes fashion is more than what sits on you but rather harnesses the power to feel and embody oneself. In an exclusive conversation with Alaira Tirtha Shetty for ELLE India, Valli says, “A dress is not even a dress. It’s about a concept, a philosophy, a story. The dress is part of the story, but it’s not the story. The story is about the woman wearing the dress. When you see the dress on the hanger, you want to smell, touch, and wear it. Then went you put it on, you must engage in dialogue with it.” Edited excerpts from the interview: Giambattista Valli with his son ELLE: How did you fall in love with the world of creativity and desig...

I went from abhorring blush on my face to owning over 15 blushes –the epitome of a perfect enemies-to-lovers romance.  Blush has been reigning supreme for the past few months, and we’ve got several  makeup trends along with product launches to prove that. Personally, I don’t think I could go a day without slapping some blush on my cheeks. While experimenting with your eyes and lips may seem fun to some, a fresh wash of colour over my cheeks. Countless hours spent scrolling on Instagram have shown me two things specifically— mindless dances are always going to be the rager and that makeup trends will always have blush application in focus. When it comes to blush, there’s so much room to experiment and play around with colours and techniques. Not just us, celebrities like Selena Gomez, Rihanna and Hailey Bieber have a soft spot for blush and their social media feed the testimony. Blush Trends to Ace the Makeup Game Dramatic Draping   View this post on Inst...

Noticed some pesky red patches with bumps or blotchiness on your face lately that don’t seem to go away? There’s a chance you’re dealing with rosacea. We spoke to Dr Geetika Mittal Gupta, Aesthetic Physician and Founder of ISAAC Luxe (International Skin & Anti-Aging Centre), an aesthetic clinic, on how she would define and diagnose rosacea (pronounced roe-zay-she-uh) and here’s what she had to say, “Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that usually affects the face. It is similar to a blushed face along with bumps that are a bit like acne. In this skin condition, flushing and visible blood vessels appear on the face. It is not caused due to poor hygiene and it is non-contagious.” What Causes Rosacea? So, what causes rosacea? While rosacea comes with varieties of sub-types and is easily triggered by food, weather, stress, etc., the real cause of rosacea is unknown, says Dr Geetika. She points out that according to the American Associa...