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11 Things We've Tried And Loved This Month June '25
A cuticle oil pen that will have your nails shining brighter than the sun — so warn everyone around you not to stare at them directly. Ok, maybe not that bright, but your nails will look fresh-from-the-salon shiny and the argan, coconut, and sunflower seed oils will add some moisture. It even comes in a ridiculously cute and convenient keychain tube so you can touch up your mani on the go. A portable Thermacell mosquito repellent device, which is bound to become your new summer BFF. No seriously, you might start planning road trips and rosé nights together. Just pop in one of the repellent cartridges, power it on, then kick back as it repels mosquitoes up to 20 feet away. The best part? The battery is rechargeable, so you can carry this around with you everywhere. John Frieda's Secret Weapon Touch Up Creme — finding a leave-in you can use on fully dried hair is surprisingly tricky, but this one is designed specifically for that! It's super easy to spread through and softens hair enough to re-style without looking overly wet. Oh, and you'll also get a touch of moisture thanks to the lightweight avocado oil. A kid-size Away carry-on in playful colorways that'll have you thinking, "do they make these in adult sizes?!" This compact yet spacious carry-on has a super durable outer shell and tons of room on the inside for some extra outfits, which you'll be eternally grateful you packed when they inevitably spill their entire cup of apple juice at some point. Lush's Rose Jam Perfume and Shower Gel that even the most passionate rose haters will be tempted by. This is NOT your typical rose scent — it pairs the classic floral fragrance with sweet vanilla and a zesty touch of lemon. The result? An unexpectedly sweet, playful rose fragrance that's about to become your new "jam." Start with the shower gel (bonus: your entire bathroom will smell like it after you use it), then layer the perfume and prepare for the onslaught of "what are you wearing?!" coming your way. Conair's The Knot Dr. smoothing dryer brush — a multitasking miracle that combines a paddle-style hairbrush with a blow-dryer. It has two heat settings (and a "cool" option), and you can even snap the brush head off and use it as a normal blow-dryer before you get to styling. A shapewear bodysuit that proves you don't have to give up comfort if you like to wear shapewear. The smoothing, seamless design is made with a super soft mix of nylon and spandex that's so comfy, you won't daydream about taking it off at the end of the day. It also has built-in support and removable cups at the bust, so you can wave goodbye to that way-too-thick-for-summer bra you always regret wearing. A Taylor Swift–inspired JavaSok — the perfect companion for your Caffeinated Era. The thermal insulation helps to keep your drink colder for longer, which will come in handy when you forget about it while scouring the JavaSok's pattern for clues about when "Getaway Car (Taylor's Version)" will finally bless our ears. A pack of delightfully chewy Blobs sour gummies that are equal parts tart and sweet, and will take you back to your childhood days of devouring an entire box of Scooby Doo fruit snacks (those matte blue ones were ELITE). The sour pack comes with flavors like strawberry-yuzu, watermelon-lychee, and black raspberry-cherry — so this is basically a "Greatest Fruits of All Time" convention. Poems of Parenting — this will instantly cheer you up on those days when parenthood feels comically difficult. It's filled with cheeky poems by Loryn Brantz that tackle everything from bedtime struggles to the joys of baby snuggles. The Roc Vitamin C Eye Balm, a TikTok-viral product that definitely lives up to the hype. This super convenient serum-in-a-stick is designed to be swiped directly on the under-eye to provide an instant cooling effect. The vitamin C can help brighten the appearance of dark circles over time, while the inclusion of peptides helps to firm and tighten.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Trove's Jen Rubio Acquires Independent Retailer The Seven, Joining Forces With Founder Camille Zarsky
Trove, the New York–based fine jewelry store, known for its uniquely crafted jewelry boxes, has acquired The Seven, the West Village multibrand boutique known for its jewelry curation, founded by Camille Zarsky. Trove was founded by Melbourne-based designer Hannah Ward in 2020 and opened its first U.S. flagship in New York in 2024. That same year, Jen Rubio, cofounder and former chief executive officer of luggage brand Away, joined Ward as strategic business partner and investor to support the U.S. expansion. Since then, the jewelry box creator has expanded into fine jewelry with an artist-in-residence program, initially with high jeweler Fernando Jorge, and continues to grow the category adding Sophie Bille Brahe, Beck, Howl, and more. More from WWD Roberto Coin Taps Dakota Johnson as Global Brand Ambassador Mikey Madison Marked the Opening of Tiffany & Co.'s Largest Store in Europe EXCLUSIVE: Cycle Care Brand Rael Expands Retail Assortment at Walmart, Ulta Beauty and Walgreens 'Camille and I knew of each other for a while through the jewelry world, and properly connected in New York a few months ahead of Trove's opening,' explained Rubio — who acquired a majority stake in Trove in January with Ward stepping away from day-to-day operations — of her connection to The Seven's Zarsky. 'From our first conversation, it was clear we shared a deep respect for craftsmanship and a belief in curating with integrity and emotion. We kept returning to the idea that there's space for something more personal and boundary-pushing in fine jewelry, so this partnership happened very naturally.' Zarsky says the two entrepreneurs were building different but aligned visions, 'when we finally sat down together, it felt less like a meeting and more like a creative exchange. We talked about where the market is headed, where it's too safe, and what women like us are truly looking for. It was energizing, and quickly obvious that we wanted to build something together.' When she joined Trove as an investor, Rubio saw a brand that could evolve 'into a broader platform for design, curation and creative incubation.' The acquisition of The Seven, she added, is a strategic and creative decision that helps accelerate that. 'I've always admired what Camille built with The Seven — it's more than a store; it's a sensibility,' Rubio said. In a short time, The Seven has gained momentum with its tightly edited selection of independent fine jewelry brands led by Zarsky's strategy of focusing on storytelling and one-of-a-kind pieces. As part of the merger, The Seven's Bleecker Street storefront will close in July, though a curated presence will continue in New York through the fall. Zarsky will join Trove as an adviser, contributing to the brand's creative direction and growth. 'Winding down The Seven's storefront will give me the freedom to be even more creative and daring with future projects,' Zarsky explained of the move. One such project: Rubio is backing Zarsky in a forthcoming design venture 'rooted in fine jewelry but [expanding] into adjacent categories,' Zarsky explained. 'We're still finalizing details, but it will be an extension of the values that Camille and I share — elevated design, emotional storytelling, and intentional luxury,' Rubio said. 'It won't be just about products; it's about building a world.' 'One of the biggest lessons I've learned is the power of clarity: on values, vision and pace,' Rubio said from her time scaling Away. 'I'm bringing that same intentionality to this partnership. As we partner with Camille, we're being deliberate: protecting the magic while providing the right foundation for growth.' When asked how they plan to differentiate their new venture in an increasingly competitive luxury retail market, Zarsky said she is not about chasing trends. 'I want to create something rooted in permanence, not seasonality. We're thinking about longevity, rarity and emotional connection.' 'Joining forces with Trove allows me to scale the spirit of The Seven while being part of something bigger,' Zarsky continued. 'I'm especially excited to collaborate with and learn from Jen, whose vision and experience as a builder are incredibly inspiring. There's so much more we can do together.' Best of WWD A Brief History of Cartier's 'Love' Fine Jewelry Collection A Look Back at Kate Middleton's Cartier Wedding Day Tiara on Her 13th Wedding Anniversary: A Brief History of the Royal Family's Tradition David Yurman Files Lawsuit Against Mejuri, Alleging 'Serial' Copying Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CNN
6 days ago
- Business
- CNN
Away just introduced its luggage in a Sunshine Yellow color to brighten your summer
On your way to sipping limoncellos on the Amalfi Coast, jet off with the perfect plus one, courtesy of the Away Beach Capsule Collection. Landing just in time for summer getaways, the travel brand's limited-edition line is drenched in a cheery palette ideal for a vacation, including the all-new shade Sunshine Yellow in all Away luggage sizes, from Classic to Flex, with matching packing cubes to boot. Other beach-ready travel products — like a tote bag and a sunglasses case in blue and cream hues — are also part of the collection. Away The Carry-On in Sunshine Yellow The bestselling carry-on suitcase now comes in a fresh seasonal hue. Our testing editors recommend this stylish, functional polycarbonate shell for casual travelers, especially those who prefer luggage and bags that can handle some wear and our review Away The Medium in Sunshine Yellow Our favorite hard-shell checked luggage, The Medium checks many boxes, including a durable outer shell, a set of 360-degree spinner wheels and a 50/50 split opening. Pair it with the carry-on for the ultimate sunny duo on trips. Away Beach Tote A revamp of the brand's original beach tote, this bag debuts with a roomier silhouette in Salt White and Seaside Blue hues. Securely stash SPF, snacks and books inside the interior zip pocket. It also has front loops to keep your towel or hat on hand and a mesh design to help shake out sand. Away Dry Bag Duo Once you return from jaunts in the pool, throw damp swimsuits into one of these roll-top laundry bags and toss dirty clothes inside the spare bag. It's designed to be flexible and lightweight, so you won't have to sacrifice too much space in your luggage. Away Travel Glasses Case Don't fret about abandoning your collection of sunglasses to save packing space. This sturdy tri-fold glasses case is reminiscent of the brand's signature hard-shell suitcases. Available in black, cream and yellow, you can also use it as a clutch purse. Away The Insider Packing Cubes in Sunshine Yellow Optimize your bag's packing space with these compression cubes. My set keeps me very organized when I'm prepping for a trip, and it keeps my suitcase tidy as I travel. It now comes in the vibrant seasonal hue, Sunshine Yellow. We're always excited to see a brand bring new life to products our staffers already know and love. Its previous pint-size launch, the Away Kids Collection, equally excited our travel products editor Kyle Olsen. With the Beach Capsule Collection, travelers can enjoy the same durable materials and smart features synonymous with Away, but with a seasonal refresh for any upcoming summer travel plans. Our deals team has over a decade of combined commerce journalism experience. Rikka Altland, Jacqueline Saguin and Elena Matarazzo source the deals for the day each morning to curate one-offs and retailer-specific roundups of the best sales to shop. Searching everything from coveted tech essentials to beauty finds of the week, the team works across a wide variety of categories to ensure we're finding the best buys for our readers.
CNN
6 days ago
- Business
- CNN
Away just introduced its luggage in a Sunshine Yellow color to brighten your summer
On your way to sipping limoncellos on the Amalfi Coast, jet off with the perfect plus one, courtesy of the Away Beach Capsule Collection. Landing just in time for summer getaways, the travel brand's limited-edition line is drenched in a cheery palette ideal for a vacation, including the all-new shade Sunshine Yellow in all Away luggage sizes, from Classic to Flex, with matching packing cubes to boot. Other beach-ready travel products — like a tote bag and a sunglasses case in blue and cream hues — are also part of the collection. Away The Carry-On in Sunshine Yellow The bestselling carry-on suitcase now comes in a fresh seasonal hue. Our testing editors recommend this stylish, functional polycarbonate shell for casual travelers, especially those who prefer luggage and bags that can handle some wear and our review Away The Medium in Sunshine Yellow Our favorite hard-shell checked luggage, The Medium checks many boxes, including a durable outer shell, a set of 360-degree spinner wheels and a 50/50 split opening. Pair it with the carry-on for the ultimate sunny duo on trips. Away Beach Tote A revamp of the brand's original beach tote, this bag debuts with a roomier silhouette in Salt White and Seaside Blue hues. Securely stash SPF, snacks and books inside the interior zip pocket. It also has front loops to keep your towel or hat on hand and a mesh design to help shake out sand. Away Dry Bag Duo Once you return from jaunts in the pool, throw damp swimsuits into one of these roll-top laundry bags and toss dirty clothes inside the spare bag. It's designed to be flexible and lightweight, so you won't have to sacrifice too much space in your luggage. Away Travel Glasses Case Don't fret about abandoning your collection of sunglasses to save packing space. This sturdy tri-fold glasses case is reminiscent of the brand's signature hard-shell suitcases. Available in black, cream and yellow, you can also use it as a clutch purse. Away The Insider Packing Cubes in Sunshine Yellow Optimize your bag's packing space with these compression cubes. My set keeps me very organized when I'm prepping for a trip, and it keeps my suitcase tidy as I travel. It now comes in the vibrant seasonal hue, Sunshine Yellow. We're always excited to see a brand bring new life to products our staffers already know and love. Its previous pint-size launch, the Away Kids Collection, equally excited our travel products editor Kyle Olsen. With the Beach Capsule Collection, travelers can enjoy the same durable materials and smart features synonymous with Away, but with a seasonal refresh for any upcoming summer travel plans. Our deals team has over a decade of combined commerce journalism experience. Rikka Altland, Jacqueline Saguin and Elena Matarazzo source the deals for the day each morning to curate one-offs and retailer-specific roundups of the best sales to shop. Searching everything from coveted tech essentials to beauty finds of the week, the team works across a wide variety of categories to ensure we're finding the best buys for our readers.
New York Times
27-05-2025
- Business
- New York Times
What Won't This Decorator Do?
'I'm going to trip!' Ken Fulk yelled as he barreled down the stairs of the Flemish Revival building in Lower Manhattan where his design company has a New York office. Mr. Fulk, who was rushing to catch a helicopter, had a Louis Vuitton monogram duffle bag in one hand and an Away suitcase in the other. He stuffed them into a car idling outside before climbing in and being whisked away to a helipad on the Hudson River. From there, Mr. Fulk, 60, flew to the Hamptons to meet with the owner of a home he is decorating there. Later that Wednesday in early April, he had another flight to catch — this one to Verbier, in the Swiss Alps, where he had a meeting about another project. Mr. Fulk, who lives primarily in San Francisco, started his interior design business there in the 1990s. In recent years, he has been exporting his taste to places across the country and the world. Along with decorating the homes of fashion designers, technology executives and diplomats, he has given his touch to private clubs like the 'Quin House in Boston and restaurants like Carbone. After designing its locations in Las Vegas and Miami, he is now working on its outpost in London, which is expected to open this summer. The globe-trotting and creativity his career has demanded is 'what I was built to do,' said Mr. Fulk, who recently opened namesake stores selling Ken Fulk-branded home goods in San Francisco and in West Hollywood, Calif. He is planning to open a third in New York later this year. The West Hollywood store is not far from the site of another project, the Beverly Hills Hotel. Inside, Mr. Fulk is designing a spate of new spaces, including what he described as a 'palm-lined, Copacabana supper club' and a lobby bar. 'We are not touching the Polo Lounge,' Mr. Fulk said of the hotel's marquee establishment, a famously clubby hangout for Hollywood titans. 'There would be rioting out front.' He was joking. But Mr. Fulk's aesthetic, which can evoke descriptors like 'maximalist' or 'more-is-more,' is somewhat the opposite of quiet luxury. Wendy Goodman, the design editor of New York Magazine, characterized it as 'unabashedly unapologetic luxury.' 'It isn't for everybody,' Ms. Goodman said. 'But on the other hand, in design, you see a lot of things that are very safe because people don't know how to express themselves. Ken knows what he wants. He's all about the comfort of luxury, which is very seductive. He has a sense of how people want to sit and talk together.' His client list includes various San Francisco elites. Mr. Fulk has worked with former Vice President Kamala Harris, a former district attorney there, and with Trevor and Alexis Traina, a wealthy and well-connected couple who live in the city. They had him redecorate the U.S. Ambassador to Austria's residence in Vienna after Mr. Traina was appointed to the position during the first Trump administration. In one room of the home, Mr. Fulk mixed disparate pieces from the Trainas' art collection, including an abstract Rudolf Bauer painting and a large Tina Barney photograph, with Josef Hoffmann furniture upholstered in powdery pink velvet. Earlier in his career, Mr. Fulk was the go-to decorator for Silicon Valley figures like Kevin Systrom, a founder of Instagram, and Sean Parker, the creator of Napster and the first president of Facebook. Mr. Fulk also orchestrated Mr. Parker's 2013 wedding, a medieval fantasia set among the redwoods of the Big Sur region in California, at which custom outfits by a 'Lord of The Rings' costume designer were provided to each guest. 'Ken is an imagineer,' said the fashion designer Zac Posen, another client. Mr. Fulk decorated his rental home in San Francisco after Mr. Posen moved to the city in 2023 to take the creative reins at Gap Inc. The residence was built in the 1850s by a ship captain, a history Mr. Fulk nodded to with furnishings like old boat lights and anchor chains. 'It has the feeling of being in a ship, very aquatic,' said Mr. Posen, who has known Mr. Fulk since the early 2000s, and who tapped him as the creative director for a recent campaign for Banana Republic, a brand under Mr. Posen's umbrella. 'Ken understands the theater and fantasy of life.' Mr. Fulk said that, in a word, his aesthetic could be called optimistic. 'There is a theatrical nature to it, but nothing is there just by happenstance,' he added, explaining that he has fashioned himself less after the decorators Dorothy Draper and Tony Duquette, whose exuberant interiors are detectable in Mr. Fulk's work, and more after Busby Berkeley, the director known for his fantastical and elaborate film sequences. ('Ken Fulk: The Movie in My Mind' was the title of a hefty coffee table book about Mr. Fulk released by Assouline in 2022.) At his company, Ken Fulk Inc., which now has about 100 employees, design projects often begin in the same way that films do. 'We write a script,' Mr. Fulk said. For the Carbone restaurant he designed in Miami, he described the narrative as 'Maria Callas waking up next to Frank Sinatra in the Gritti Palace.' 'I think it's because I was never trained,' Mr. Fulk added about his approach. 'I can't draw a circle.' He studied history and English at Mary Washington College, now the University of Mary Washington, in Fredericksburg, Va., and moved to San Francisco after briefly living in Washington, D.C., and Boston. After working in restaurants and starting some unsuccessful businesses — a company that sold shower curtains and pajamas, another that sold and licensed children's books — Mr. Fulk got his first decorating gig when a friend in San Francisco asked him to put together his apartment. After that, he worked as a house stager and landed more interior design jobs by word of mouth. 'I was always the friend with taste,' said Mr. Fulk, a fastidious dresser whose exuberance is reflected by his preferences for bow ties, boyish Thom Browne suits and wearing his hair in a tidy 'Leave It To Beaver' coif. 'I've done all my own shopping since I was 6,' he added. Mr. Fulk and his older sister grew up in Harrisonburg, Va., a small town in the Shenandoah Valley. Their parents owned bars and restaurants in the area. He described his life back then as comfortable, if not as grand as his aspirations. 'When I was 4 years old, I said I wanted to live in a penthouse in Manhattan, even though I had never left my hometown,' he said. He has yet to get that penthouse — lately, when in New York, he has been staying at a hotel near his office. In San Francisco, he and his husband, Kurt Wootton, 59, have a home in the Clarendon Heights neighborhood. The couple, who met in Boston in 1991, have three golden retrievers (Duncan, Ciro and Sal) and also own a ranch in Napa Valley, along with an oceanfront house in Provincetown, Mass. Mr. Wootton, who formerly worked in retail at companies like Neiman Marcus and Williams Sonoma, said that Mr. Fulk 'is very much the conductor of this thing called life.' He added that, when his husband isn't working, they are often cooking together (they like Indian and Italian cuisine) or relaxing with their dogs. Mr. Fulk also owns the Mary Heaton Vorse house in Provincetown, an 18th-century home across the street from his residence, which he runs as an arts center that hosts events, offers temporary residencies to working artists and occasionally serves as a guesthouse for friends like the actress Jennifer Coolidge, who crashed there last summer when Mr. Fulk's home was full. (He established a similar operation in San Francisco, called Saint Joseph Arts Society.) Mr. Fulk bought the Vorse house in 2018 for $1.17 million — a price with as many digits as his fee for decorating homes, which he said now starts 'in the low seven figures.' He travels between his residences as he and his staff work on dozens of projects at once. 'My superpower is saying yes to stuff,' Mr. Fulk said, explaining that his voracious appetite for new opportunities partly resulted from living through the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s and 1990s. He came away from that time with a mentality of 'do everything right now,' he said. Jobs Mr. Fulk is currently devoted to include a new boutique hotel in Barcelona and his namesake retail business, where people can buy Ken Fulk candles ($125) and caviar sets ($365) along with décor and jewelry and from other makers. He opened the stores with the help of Dave DeMattei, a former chief financial officer at Gap Inc., whom Mr. Fulk hired in the same capacity at Ken Fulk Inc. in 2023. The thinking behind the retail expansion, Mr. DeMattei said, was that 'not everyone can afford the houses Ken does, but they can go in now and buy a little piece of it.' Mr. Fulk, he added, 'is 24-hours-a-day, workaholic, never says no.' Another thing that Mr. DeMattei has encouraged Mr. Fulk to do: television. Last year, he signed with Creative Artists Agency. But Mr. Fulk isn't sure if the small screen is for him. 'TV is great, and I know it's popular, but it isn't me,' he said. Instead, he hopes his work could be the subject of, yes, a film (specifically a documentary). 'I would like to preserve some pieces of it that way,' he said. 'It's all so terribly cinematic.'
