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Hungry Visits Arrakis in a ‘Dune’-Inspired Editorial
Earlier this year, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two was released in theaters, inspiring photographer David Oldenburg and drag and makeup artist Johannes J. Jaruraak (AKA Hungry) to research and develop their own fashion interpretation of the film in an editorial called “SWARM.” Much like Villeneuve’s blockbuster, the editorial explores the intersection of ecology and technology […]
Cheeky Ma Loves Getting Your Reactions
Hairstylist and artist Cheeky Ma has been a fixture of New York City for years, known in the scene as someone with a penchant for consistently surprising transformations. “Self-expression through my style has always been important to me,” Cheeky tells PAPER. “Allowing myself to explore outside of the ‘norm’ with experimental looks gives me a […]
Celeb Makeup Artist Anthony Nguyen Transforms Into Punk Beetlejuice
On every other day of the year, Anthony Nguyen does makeup for celebrities like Adele, Katy Perry, Camila Cabello, Dua Lipa, Christina Aguilera, Jessie J and Lil Nas X just to name a few; for major publications like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar and Rolling Stone; and for international campaigns for beauty brands like MAC Cosmetics, […]
Dua Lipa Talks YSL Beauty and Her Upcoming World Tour
The year has been good to Dua Lipa. In February, she was announced as the global ambassador for YSL Beauty, and in May, she released her second studio album, Radical Optimism. For the former, it’s a pinch-me, 360-degree accomplishment for the pop star. “When I was younger, a friend of mine and her mom took […]
New York Legends Sateen Return With ‘Doctor Doctor’
Sateen aren’t finished just yet. The glamorous duo, who previously dominated NYC nightlife for several pre-pandemic years, are back today with a lovesick, new single “Doctor Doctor” off their forthcoming — and final — album together. Queenie and Ruby were married before ending their romantic relationship two years ago and embarking on their own creative […]
Always Scrolling: Golloria
Always Scrolling is PAPER‘s spotlight on our favorite TikTokers in fashion, beauty, lifestyle and more. Keep reading to discover this week’s viral sensation: Golloria. As a refugee from South Sudan who moved to the US at the age of five, Golloria‘s early years lacked representation of her skin tone. Not only did her family deal […]
Victoria Beckham Talks Beauty Inspo and Concealer Pens
Victoria Beckham has been interested in beauty since she was a child. And those aspirations all lead back to family roots. “My mother,” she says. “I was that little girl that sat on her mum’s bed whilst she was getting ready and watched her apply makeup and apply her fragrance before a dinner party.” Flash-forward […]
Always Scrolling: Achieng Agutu
Always Scrolling is PAPER‘s spotlight on our favorite TikTokers in fashion, beauty, lifestyle and more. Keep reading to discover this week’s viral sensation: Achieng Agutu. Kenyan creator Achieng Agutu is the “confidence queen” and has made a name for herself on our feeds with a daily dose of motivation, affirmations and self-love. With almost one […]
Always Scrolling: Mei Pang
Always Scrolling is PAPER‘s spotlight on our favorite TikTokers in fashion, beauty, lifestyle and more. Keep reading to discover this week’s viral sensation: Mei Pang. If the algorithm feeds you any sort of beauty content at all, you’ve likely come across Mei Pang, an avant-garde makeup artist with a head-to-toe collection of fully symmetrical tattoos. […]
Always Scrolling: Katie Fang
Always Scrolling is PAPER‘s spotlight on our favorite TikTokers in fashion, beauty, lifestyle and more. Keep reading to discover this week’s viral sensation: Katie Fang. Katie Fang is just a teenage girl trying to navigate the ups and downs of life, while her five million followers on TikTok tune into her updates. “I love hanging […]
