Style

July 13, 2018

Japan Is in Love With This Bodybuilding Landscaper Who Became a Citizen

Many of us love to travel, but most of us wouldn’t dream of giving up citizenship to the country in which we were born. Swedish-born Jakob Sebastian Björk, however, fell so in love with the country of Japan that he became a naturalized Japanese citizen. In fact, he had to renounce his original nationality because dual citizenship goes against Japanese law. He now proudly goes by the name Tatsumasa Murasame.

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May 3, 2018

30 Flower-Themed Accessories To Celebrate Spring in Style

Spring is finally in full bloom! As symbols of nature’s regeneration, flowers transform the landscape and inject vital color into our winter-weary lives. And while bouquets of beautiful blooms often make the perfect pick-me-up gift for most occasions, their short life span means that they won’t last forever.

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February 27, 2018

Woman Creates Exquisite “Wearable Storybook” Dress Inspired by a French Town

Pairing an admiration for haute couture with an appreciation for the Hauts-de-France, French fashion designer Sylvie Facon has created Hommage à Arras (“Homage to Arras”), an exquisite evening gown that pays tribute to the historic town. Featuring everything from intricate illustrations to “iridescent lace and pearls,” the dress puts a storybook spin on French fashion. At first glance, the fanciful frock looks like a fantastical work of fiction.

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December 15, 2017

You’ll Always Have Paris When You Wear This Stylish Map Necklace

The famous line, “We’ll always have Paris,” is iconic for more than its inclusion in the classic film Casablanca. It also captures the feeling that you have after visiting the City of Light—that the memories made there will sustain you long after you've left its historic streets. There are many ways to remember these special experiences, and they don't have to involve snapping a photo.

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