• The Best Face Tools for the Minimalist

    Written by Yasmine M

    It's not only serums and creams that can help you get glowy skin, a good face tool can also do the trick. And it dosen't need to be that advanced to start with.  While you can reduce puffiness by with cold kitchen spoons on your face, why not try something new? We want this to be easy yet effective, and have tried the tools we believe most people actually can use at home by themselvs. To give your skin that extra boost for the summer, to lymphatic drainage and to reduce puffiness. We have gathered cupping, gua shas and even some LED-lights just for you - that also fits perfectly in your travel bag for the summer adventures. 

    Sculpting Face Gua Sha, Woods Copenhagen
    I have tried a lot of Gua Sha’s but I always come back to this one. a sculpting crystal with ancient healing technique.  Made of naturally cooling Citrine crystal, it’s linked to light and happiness known to help the mind and body feel recharged and energized. This specific Gua Sha has multiple-edges that provide the skin with a soothing and powerful deep-tissue face massage. With the different edges you use the edge you think works best. Find it here. 

    LUNA™ 4, Foreo
    Of course, we couldn’t make a face tool article without Swedish Foreo. The brand has been leading the way for face tools for years. One of them to look out for this spring is the new LUNA™ 4.  The new face tool removes 99% of dirt, oil, and makeup residue while promoting circulation, and lymphatic drainage. It’s thanks to their very own T-Sonic™ pulsations. It’s not just a colorful detail in the bathroom but very pleasant to use. You can also personalize your routine with everything from skin firming massage to your very own skincare needs. Foreo also has a lot of other face tools to check out, for example even some microcurrency devices for the more advanced skincare enthusiast. Find it here. 

    Oils of Life™ Revitalising Facial Roller, The Body Shop
    This is the facial tool everyone can buy easily at The Body Shop in a good price range. It’s not too bulky or too advanced. It’s a great first roller if you haven’t used a face tool before and want a comfortable massage. Why I like it the most is that it gives definition to your jawline after just 2-3 tries – you can see the lymphatic drainage as you use it. Yey! Find it here.

    Cloud & Glow, Cupping Set
    Apply face oil and ‘cup-away’ with this Cupping Set from Cloud & Glow. Their newest addition to their face tools line helps lymphatic drainage. But be careful, make sure you start with a light pressure to not make any bruise marks. The suction created by the cups promotes new oxygen-rich blood circulation, stimulates collagen and helps with lymphatic drainage to reduce puffiness. As they are in glass, you get a more advance pressure. The larger cup is used on your cheeks, forehead, as well as your neck and chest. The smaller cup is used on more delicate areas of the face, like the nose, T-zone and lips. Find it here.

    NuFACE Trinity®  It's a bit too advanced for this article, but if you have used the toold above and want something heavier. The NuFace is for you, theMicrocurrent Facial Toning Device is said to tone, lift, and contour the facial muscles while also reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with microcurrent. To help those with lines, and feels that they want a small face lift. Find it here.

    Something important when using different face tools are the product you use with it. For example the Gua Sha, Face Roller or while cupping your face – a good oil is essential. To help out, of course we brought our favorite trio.

    First, Juno from Sunday Riley – I still dream about this oil. It gives an instant hydration and glow to your face without leaving your skin oily. It’s perfect to use with Gua Sha.

    Next up, the new Ole Henriksen HydraBarrier Nourishing Face Oil it’s a kind and gentle barrier-boosting face oil, with skin-supporting peptides and pure Scandinavian berry oils, that locks in hydration all day, improves uneven texture and strengthens skin.

    Marja Entrich just released a few new products, one of them is the Almond Oil, a plant-based face oil to improve complexion and skin tone. Rich in vitamins and fatty acids with softening and repairing functions. Not to mention, it also smells absolutely amazing.

  • Bryggen Guldsmeden Hotel

    Written by Fashion Tales

    Located in the charming Islands Brygge district of Copenhagen lies Bryggen Guldsmeden—Denmark’s premier sustainable, luxury hotel. 

    Sustainability is at the forefront of the hotel’s mission. The hotel consists of 211 rooms furnished with sustainable and recycled materials, including the bed linens and towels, to ensure your stay is comfortable and environmentally friendly. Bryggen Guldsmeden offers five different room options, from twin beds to a two-bedroom suit, for booking. Each room is equipped with free wifi and complimentary iLoveEcoEssentials soap, shampoo, and creams. The Orbital showers in each bathroom, with their temperate water and perfect flow, save between 50 and 90 percent of water consumption.

    Bryggen Guldsmeden draws inspiration for its luxurious design and decoration from the Nordic and Bali styles.

    The hotel is committed to providing guests with a cozy and unpretentious stay. This consists of an organic breakfast, with lactose free, gluten free, and vegan options available upon request, and access to a spacious courtyard, pool, and sauna that are perfect for relaxing and lounging around with a drink.

    For guests looking to keep up with their workouts during their stay, the hotel offers a Balinese-inspired fitness facility. The facility contains a variety of workout equipment, including punching bags and weights to lift, in addition to various cardio machines.

    The hotel is within walking distance of the Islands Brygge metro station and the Copenhagen harbourfront, providing easy access to other areas of the city as well as beautiful views for your unique stay at the hotel.

  • Porsche SCOPES - May 26-28th

    Written by Fashion Tales

    Porsche SCOPES will come to Stockholm for the first time on the weekend of 26-28 May 2023. The three-day multidisciplinary festival will feature performances and installations by prominent local pioneers in art, music, design, tech and social topics at Värmeverket in Bredäng – with free entry every day.
    SCOPES, a global platform to support creative souls worldwide, was launched in Berlin in 2018 to create space for ground-breaking local creators and meaningful content. Since then, the festival has been held in Tokyo, Warsaw, Amsterdam, Singapore and Tel Aviv.

    SCOPES will offers many highlights from the vibrant Scandinavian scene. On the music side, you can see, among others, the electronic pop quartet Little Dragon, who are about to release their seventh album, the internationally recognized lo-fi house producer DJ Seinfeld, the P3- Gold-awarded rapper and artist Jelassi, the Finnish pop princess ALMA, the multi-talented Stella Explorer with her experimental mix of pop, ambient and house, dreamy neo-soul singer and DJ Nápoles from Ladieslovehiphop, Elliphant who has shown her musical breadth through collaborations with e.g. MØ, Major Lazer and Doja Cat, as well as Arvida Byström, one of the most successful artists of our time on the internet who is now making her artist debut as a musician.

    The festival also offers spectacular art installations by e.g. Swedish Girls, DANG/HO & Musoke Productions, BOZ ART, Fabian Bergmark Näsman and Emotional Landscape, and a fashion show by the hand knitted brand Imaskopi which was widely acclaimed during its fashion week debut last year. As well as topical talks focusing on “AI’s impact on culture” and sustainability in the world of fashion due to “The textile circle”, with profiles such as Mathieu Wothke ofm Somewhere Global, 3D artist Andreas Wannerstedt, Mohamed Mire of Fotografiska, Iggy Jeans and Deadwood Studios.

    Porsche SCOPES will take place at Värmeverket in Bredäng, Stockholm - a non-profit creative hub with an entire 5.000m² dedicated to collaborations between creators and artists.

    LINEUP

    Music & Performances
    Alex Kassian
    Alma
    Arvida Byström
    BamBam Frost
    Bella Sarris x Joanna Nordahl
    Daniel Araya
    DJ Seinfeld
    Etti
    Elliphant
    Esther Kirabo
    Evigt Mörker
    Harrison First
    Hugo Daniel
    Jelassi
    Kimchii
    Korantemaa
    Little Dragon
    Lisa Janbell x Jessie Granqvist
    Matthias Polanco
    Nápoles + Niki Awandee
    Orphée Noah
    Prof. Stranger
    Skudge
    Stella Explorer
    Tusabe

    Art & Design
    BOZ ART
    Butch X Femme
    Elin Fiorentino Passanisi
    Emotional Landscape
    Fabian Bergmark Näsman
    Imaskopi
    DANG/HO & Musoke Productions
    Kimberly Ihre
    Simon Mattisson
    Studio Igor & Ingrid
    Swedish Girls

    Talks & Workshops
    ‘The textile circle’
    with RHĪZ (Sara Araya + Emilia Engblad) x Iggy Jeans x Deadwood Studios
    ‘AI’s impact on culture’
    with Somewhere Global x Andreas Wannerstedt x Mohamed Mire/ Fotografiska x Korey Stegared-Pace/ Microsoft x Lisa Ehlin/ Beckmans College of Design
    Fireside chat between Jelassi x Moa Gürbüzer/ Odd Bird
    ‘Exclusivity within art and music’ with Leo Razzak/ Värmeverket

    Tickets:
    The entrance is free of charge. No tickets needed.

    Date: 26-28th May 2023
    Location: Värmeverket, Bredängsvägen 203, Stockholm
    Entrance: Free - first come, first served (age limit 18+)
    More information: 
    Website
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  • LOEWE PAULA´S IBIZA 2023

    Written by Ulrika Lindqvist

    The liberated summer spirit that defines t he I biza m indset fi nds in mu sic an d it s
    culture a veritable epicenter. Ibiza is the island where music catalyses creative
    energies into an all-encompassing, laid-back lifestyle.

    The new LOEWE Paula’s Ibiza collection is an homage to this unique attribute, building
    on the fact that the original Paula’s Ibiza boutique, far from being a mere store, was in fact
    a meeting point for all the creatives and the musicians that, over the years, made the island
    their home and sent waves around the world.

    Island life: that’s what makes Ibiza, Ibiza. Hours spent on the beach, on a boat or by the pool,
    day and night, having fun in the glaring sun and in full contact with the elements. This ethos
    permeates the collection, which is meant to be enjoyed in an island scenario or to give an
    escapist vibration to summer in the city. There is an ease to the pieces that makes them
    versatile and, with a stress on weaving, braiding and texture, aligns with LOEWE’s sense
    of craft. Polo shirts, skirts, dresses are made in crochet, and some of them feature leaf
    patches. Real alocasia leaves are morphed into tops. Solid surfaces in organic tones are
    juxtaposed with vibrant prints. The LOEWE Anagram recurs as a motif, even on denim.
    Satin lambskin is cut into slinky dresses. Jersey tops are immediate and easy. Fringes dance
    along hemlines. Denim is a must for polos, Bermuda shorts, and micro shorts that are
    an epitome of freedom and ease.

    Woven raffia and Iraca palm are the protagonists of the accessories, with the launch of the
    LOEWE Font Tote, available in three different sizes and featuring the logo spelled out loud,
    the Petal Basket with its wavy profile, and colourful new iterarations of the Anagram basket.
    The petite and practical Gardener Bucket is inspired by greenery. The capacious fold
    shopper for men is apt for different uses, from beach to town. For adding a personalised
    touch to bags, the collection also includes a wide selection of playful charms.
    Summer life cannot do without sunglasses, which this season are particularly bold and
    playful. The Wave Mask and Flame come in oversized shapes with padded contrast profiles.
    Shoes round the looks off with panache: vulcanized Terra slip ons, Bubble slides in Extralight®
    foam rubber with the logo popping on oversized tonal hardware. On the weaving and craft
    side, there are espadrilles in an array of styles.

    The accompanying visual portfolio, shot once again by Gray Sorrenti, is a celebration of island
    life with the creative community that gathers around LOEWE. The images, captured outdoors
    in Ibiza and Colombia, feature a cross section of international creatives and talents: Alewya,
    Bad Gyal, Mason Hyce Barnes, Guitarricadelafuente, Emily Ratajkowski, Devin Halbal and
    Karol G are portrayed in sun-drenched moments, simply having fun.

    LOEWE Paula’s Ibiza launched in stores April 20.
    All images courtesy of LOEWE

  • Levi’s Moves Forward with Plant-Based Dyes and Pigments, Organic & Transitional Cotton in the 2023 Spring/Summer WellThread® Capsule.

    Written by Ulrika Lindqvist

    For decades, Levi’s has been a proud leader of sustainability efforts in fashion. Nowhere is that more apparent than
    with Levi’s WellThread®, which leverages more sustainable design innovation that may reduce the adverse impact
    of apparel production. From fibers and dyeing to garment finishing, water and resources are conserved at every step
    during the manufacturing process. All WellThread® fabrics and garments are made in facilities that recycle their water,
    and our wash formulas are developed to reduce their chemical, energy, and water impact. With longer term and
    scalable changes in mind, WellThread® puts research and innovation at the forefront of its work.

    Levi's WellThread® uses BioBlack TX by Nature Coatings in its prints, a plant-based pigment from wood waste.
    This black pigment comes from FSC® certified sources and serves as a replacement for petroleum-derived carbon
    black, which relies on the combustion of fossil fuels. BioBlack TX is produced through a closed-loop manufacturing
    system, and it’s 100% bio-based. The pigment comes from upcycled wood waste that otherwise would be burned or
    landfilled. Plant-based indigo dyes as well as organic and transitional cotton remain a centerpiece of this season’s
    WellThread® capsule while adding plant-based black pigment to its portfolio.

    After launching the Levi’s® WellThread® Transitional Cotton program in 2020, Levi’s has continued to work with small
    shareholder farmers in India as they transition their fields to a production system that sustains the health of soils,
    ecosystems, and people by relying on ecological processes, biodiversity and farming cycles adapted to local
    conditions. The brand is supporting these farmers during this transition by committing to the purchase of their
    transitional cotton crop - reducing their financial risk during the transition period to organic farming.

    These breakthroughs have been implemented in the ‘23 Spring/Summer Levi’s WellThread capsule, styled for
    longevity. For women, the assortment includes the Baggy Dad, a loose and relaxed fitting pair of jeans, and the iconic
    Type II Trucker, a boxy silhouette with denim covered snaps. New additions include the 80s Mom Shorts and a slim
    denim shirt with denim-covered snaps. Men’s fits for the assortment include the 551Z and 502 in denim, the Loose
    Chino Crop in printed denim, and the Vintage Trucker with organic cotton and plant-based dyes. With Levi’s
    WellThread®, everyone can wear their values with tried and true iconic styles that will stand the test of time.


    “Our goal is to develop more sustainable methods to make high-quality, beautiful clothing that will endure both
    emotionally and physically,” said Paul Dillinger, Vice President, Head of Global Product Innovation at Levi Strauss &
    Co. “Through WellThread®, Levi’s has demonstrated a firm commitment to supporting research efforts for new
    processes and resources to be scaled and shared with the world. Collaboration is a key element in all of our work
    and we’re grateful to all of the farmers, designers, and material scientists who contributed to the breakthroughs that
    will help protect our planet.”

  • Burberry swimwear SS23

    Burberry swimwear SS23

    Written by Ulrika Lindqvist

    Introducing A Burberry Summer

    In celebration of the season, Daniel Lee iconises the brand’s house codes with his debut swimwear campaign: an ode to summer escapism inspired by Burberry’s heritage of adventure.

    The Check takes centre stage across a curation of swimwear, shorts, robes and beach totes.

    Photography and film by Tyrone Lebon.
    Cast includes:
    Alex Schlab Angelina Kendall Candace Demers Ishmael Auguiste Kaedon Baxter Matheus Mesquita Sophie Alice
    Tess Carter Tianna St. Louis

    The Check is Burberry's iconic house code, first used to line their raincoats in the 1920s. Over the decades, it has come to symbolise the brand’s history, craftsmanship and enduring British style.

    All images courtesy of Burberry 

    Burberry swimwear SS23
    Burberry swimwear SS23

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