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She is Among the Few Female Designers in Luxury Fashion. Read What She Has to Say.
In the rarefied air of luxury fashion, where heritage houses and billion-dollar conglomerates dominate, female creative directors are considered a rare species. For every household name that is Miuccia Prada or Donatella Versace, there are dozens of men working on...
The Dream Life of Ciara: Fitness, Mentorship, and Confidence Business
DUBLIN. "I never intended to be strictly a fitness coach," says Ciara, with a calm, warm tone in her voice as she sipped green tea from a happy ceramic cup. "I always knew I wanted to build something larger. For me, fitness was just the door; confidence, community,...
The Most Peaceful Country in the World, Yet Again: Why Iceland Must Retain the Position
On a crisp August morning in Reykjavík, the air feels almost impossibly clear. The sunlight poured on the bright-colored rooftops as the gulls circled above the harbor, and far away, it seemed that the glacier glimmered in quiet permanence. It seems so obvious to a...
Awakening in Paradise: How Lapa Guides Seekers to Freedom, Fitness, and Inner Peace in Bali
BALI – On a lush hillside overlooking shimmering rice terraces and the distant expanse of cerulean sea, spiritual coach Lapa cultivates a rare blend of ancient discipline and contemporary wellness. Here in the heart of this island sanctuary, he invites individuals to...
From Late Bloomer to Industry Trailblazer: Justin Mackland’s Rise in Scottish Hairdressing
ABERDEEN. Far from the fashion capitals of London or Paris, a stylist in the northeastern corner of Scotland institutes a paramount creative reinvention upon the industry. He just seems to be ignoring all rules, and no antibiotic works for his rebellious spirit....
An Ancient Threat, in a Modern Spotlight: The Plague Returns to Lake Tahoe
In the Sierra Nevadas alpine wilderness, where pulverized granite tops stand tall and mighty towering pines soar, a foe of ages has entered again-a plague in South Lake Tahoe, a subtle reminder that some diseases - the few mostly-yet are hardly ever imprisoned. ...