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Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Get up to 70% off on trendy bags from top brands; Slay and save on stylish bags!
Ladies, if you've been carrying around the same tired tote since forever, it's time for a fashion intervention. Get ready to upgrade your arm candy because your favorite bag brands are now up to 70% off! So if you're into structured classics or quirky statement pieces, this sale has your name (and style) written all over it. From elegant slings to spacious shoppers, these trendy bags will be your new BFFs, carrying your world while making you look fab. Scroll through, shop smart, and let your bag do the talking! Zouk – Desi cool meets eco chic Zouk bags are like your favourite masala chai; modern, bold, and full of desi goodness. Proudly PETA-approved and 100% vegan, these bags blend Indian prints with urban silhouettes. Whether you're running errands or ruling your workday, Zouk's structured totes and chic slings add a cultural touch to your modern-day wardrobe. Plus, they're roomy enough to carry both your essentials and your sass. Caprese – The Italian daydream you can carry Caprese is your passport to effortless European glam. Think Santorini vibes with a side of practicality! With stunning shapes, pastel palettes, and a dreamy vibe, Caprese bags are made for brunches, boardrooms, and beachside escapes. They're classy without trying too hard, just like you on a good hair day. Add a little dolce vita to your everyday look! Lavie – Chic, functional, and ready for anything Lavie is for the girl who's got 99 things in her bag but messy style ain't one. From peppy prints to solid classics, Lavie has something for every mood and every mission, be it boss lady meetings or café catch-ups. These bags are a happy mix of trendy design and just-the-right-size functionality, so your style (and lip balm) is always within reach. Baggit – Cruelty-free, style-full Looking for a guilt-free glam upgrade? Baggit bags are 100% vegan, supremely stylish, and ready for all your fashion adventures. Whether it's a crossbody for coffee dates or a slouchy hobo for mall marathons, Baggit blends fashion with function effortlessly. Miraggio – Luxe vibes, affordable price tags Miraggio is the ultimate glam girl's dream. Every bag screams 'main character energy', with bold textures, shiny chains, and runway-ready vibe. If you love turning heads and collecting compliments, this is your bag soulmate. Perfect for parties, office OOTDs, and date nights where you want your outfit to pop, Miraggio serves elegance with a hint of drama. Lino Perros – Luxe looks, less spent Lino Perros delivers high-end vibes without blowing your budget. These bags are sleek, sophisticated, and practically made for those #OOTD shots. With buttery finishes, metallic accents, and timeless appeal, they're the perfect pick for the fashionista who loves luxury but also loves a deal. Ready to look rich without spending a fortune? Why settle for one when you can get more for less? With up to 70% off on top brands like Zouk, Caprese, Lavie, Baggit, Miraggio, and Lino Perros, this is the perfect excuse to refresh your bag wardrobe. Whether you want to level up your 9-to-5 or glam up your weekend looks, your dream bag is just a click away. Go ahead, treat yourself, you've earned it! Anarkali suits starting from ₹499: Spin into style with these stylish picks 8 best cotton suits under 1200 that will make you go WOW! 8 best baby luggage bags to add a cute touch while you travel with your little one Absolutely! From work totes to casual slings, these bags are both stylish and sturdy for everyday wear. Caprese and Lavie offer versatile designs that easily transition from work mode to weekend chic. Discounts may vary by style and brand, but many top picks are up to 70% off during the sale. Yes! Zouk and Baggit offer PETA-approved, cruelty-free options that don't compromise on style. Disclaimer: At Hindustan Times, we help you stay up-to-date with the latest trends and products. Hindustan Times has an affiliate partnership, so we may get a part of the revenue when you make a purchase. We shall not be liable for any claim under applicable laws, including but not limited to the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, concerning the products. The products listed in this article are in no particular order of priority.
CNN
21-04-2025
- Business
- CNN
Typology's new anti-aging eye serum is our beauty editor's secret to looking less tired
French skin care brand Typology is known for its pared back formulas and targeted approach, and CNN Underscored got an exclusive look at its new launch out today, the A30 Eye Serum for Fine Lines and Wrinkles. Gentle enough for nightly use, but plenty potent to make a difference, this formula packs in an anti-aging punch and is already showing its worth in my nighttime routine. As someone that struggles to stick to a consistent sleep schedule, I'm usually plagued by dark circles and I've been noticing more creasing in my under-eye area too. In the past, I've reached for expensive, rich eye creams that can fill in those areas, at least temporarily. To contrast, Typology's $54 eye serum (also available in a $31 half size) is light and only a drop or two is needed around each eye. Yet, I've already noticed an improvement in the shadows that lurk under my eyes — their surface area has diminished remarkably and even with the weightless feel of the serum, my under-eyes have stayed smooth and hydrated. My under-eye concealer has even lost out on some game time because I'm looking more awake. Typology A30 Eye Serum for Fine Lines and Wrinkles 0.1% Retinoids + Hyaluronic Acid This milky eye serum, made with a gentle retinoid and niacinamide, smoothes and brightens the delicate under-eye area, improving the look of eye bags. The launch adds to Typology's lineup of effective skin care that focuses on simple formulas, powerful ingredients and minimalist packaging. The brand is also PETA-approved vegan and cruelty-free and a certified B-corp, with its formulas being 100% formulated and manufactured in France. Typology also offers other eye treatments, such as the bestselling L33 Eye Serum with 5% Caffeine + 5% Niacinamide and A41 Eye Cream for Wrinkles and Fine Lines. The A30 eye serum seems to be the perfect middle ground between these. Since the stuff inside the bottle is the most important part, let's take a closer look at the formula. Retinol, a vitamin A derivative, is an anti-aging powerhouse, but it can be tricky to incorporate into your routine. The ingredient is known to cause dryness and irritation, which is why a low and slow approach is recommended. That means you'll generally want to start out with a product with a lower concentration, such as 0.1% or 0.2%, two to three times per week and build up to more frequent use from there. Since Typology's new eye serum is made with 0.1% of a retinoid (another vitamin A derivative that's like a gentler relative to retinol) that doesn't trigger irritation, it's a prime candidate for diving into retinols, retinoids and retinals (yes, those are a thing too). The specific retinoid chosen, hydroxypinacolone retinoate, is safe for sensitive skin and stimulates cell turnover, which helps with reducing fine lines and brightening the complexion. According to Typology, it conducted a self-assessment with 30 subjects with sensitive skin and 93% of testers reported no discomfort or dryness with daily use of the eye serum. However, you'll want to stick to nighttime application only, since the retinoid can still cause some sensitivity with direct sun exposure. To complement the retinoid's anti-aging properties, the eye serum features niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. The former is another dermatologist-favorite anti-aging ingredient that can even help with the tolerability of retinol, while the latter is similarly lauded by skin experts for its ability to plump and hydrate the skin. There are quite literally thousands of anti-aging products that promise to reduce wrinkles, tighten skin and restore baby-soft texture, so we know it's hard to gauge what actually delivers and what doesn't. I've admittedly seen at least three other eye cream launches come across my desk within the past month. So, to parse out what makes Typology's new eye serum stand out, I've enlisted the help of four other CNN Underscored editors, who all previously tested eye creams for mature skin. Like me, they've been giving the A30 eye serum a trial run for the past two weeks. The testers enjoyed the milky consistency of the eye serum and that it felt smooth and light on the skin. We liked that a little goes a long way, so you can definitely stretch your dollar and get the product to last (my personal estimation is at least a couple months). The outstanding highlight for myself and electronics writer Henry T. Casey was the eye serum's brightening effect. We both saw a notable improvement in our dark circles. While we can't weigh in on the wrinkle-reducing claims just yet, we're planning on continuing our testing for a few more weeks to see how it goes. The following FAQs have been answered by the writer, beauty and fashion editor Sophie Shaw. Should you use moisturizer after eye serum? Should you use moisturizer after eye serum? Like face serums, eye serum should be applied before your moisturizer. Typically, you want to apply lighter, water-based products first and then follow with your face moisturizer. Whether you actually apply your moisturizer to the eye area after using an eye serum is up to you. If you have dry skin, you may want the added hydration, but it might not be necessary for other skin types. Do you put eye serum on eyelids? Do you put eye serum on eyelids? No, avoid putting eye serum and other skin care directly on the eye lids. You don't want to get any product in your eyes. Eye serums, creams and treatments should be applied to the eye contour — the area around the orbital bones of each eye — and, optionally, beneath the brow bone. CNN Underscored has a team of skilled writers and editors who have many years of experience testing, researching and recommending products, and they ensure each article is carefully edited and products are properly vetted. We talk to top experts when applicable to make certain we are testing each product accurately, recommending only the best products and considering the pros and cons of each item. For this story, beauty and fashion editor Sophie Shaw and other CNN Underscored editors gave the Typology A30 Eye Serum for Fine Lines and Wrinkles a test run ahead of its launch. Shaw has previously covered the best under-eye patches, best moisturizers for dry skin and various anti-aging beauty topics.
Zawya
29-01-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Luxury vegan silk loungewear brand, niLuu, expands in the Middle East with a second outlet in the UAE
The US-based cruelty-free luxury brand first opened in the UAE in 2023 and is now available in five outlets across the GCC, and offers shipping to customers throughout the Middle East. Offering luxury without compromise, all niLuu pieces are made using vegan silk and sustainable and ethical practices Following huge popularity in the Middle East over the past two years, niLuu, a PETA-approved vegan silk and cruelty-free luxury loungewear brand, has expanded its presence in the region with new concessions at The Edit, a concept store in Dubai; at the luxurious Rubaiyat Saudi Arabia in Riyadh and Jeddah; Harvey Nichols Doha; at a temporary pop up at Westerly Boutique in Riyadh from 1st February until the 31st May; and is now also offering shipping to its loyal customers across the Middle East from its online store. Originally from Miami, Florida, niLuu now has a total of six concessions across the GCC (the brand has been present at Atlantis, the Palm Jumeirah and Galeries Lafayette in Downtown Dubai since 2023), and the first international locations beyond the United States, where niLuu is available at renowned retailers such as Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus. niLuu offers a range of elegant resort wear pieces, loungewear and sleepwear for women and men including kimonos, dresses, vegan silk shirts, pants, and sleep masks. These designs seamlessly blur the line between loungewear and outerwear, all while embodying Turkey's rich culture and spirit with bold and vibrant hues, eye-catching prints, and soft-brushed finish textiles. At the heart of the brand's ethos is a deep compassion for animals, drawing inspiration from the peace and harmony found in nature's flora and fauna. This inspiration is reflected in their coveted prints, diverse color palette, and varied textures. Whilst focusing on meticulous and timeless construction, at the heart of the brand is a commitment to ethical, cruelty-free, sustainable environmental production and fair labour practices, from fair wages to workplace benefits and safe working conditions for everyone involved in the production process. Each luxurious piece is hand-crafted from niLuu's signature vegan silk, produced from Cupro, a luxurious, biodegradable yarn made in Japan. Approved by PETA, this innovative fabric means no silkworms are harmed and no animal proteins are used in its creation. Asahi Kasei, the producer of Cupro, boasts an impressive 99.8% reuse rate for production waste. niLuu also works with ECOVERO™ fibers, certified by the EU Ecolabel, ensuring that they meet high environmental standards throughout their lifecycle. These fibers reduce water usage and carbon emissions by 50% compared to conventional viscose. Each niLuu piece is crafted by Serra Serra, a female-owned atelier in Bursa, Turkey, which provides sustainable employment and fair wages to local women. The brand's textile supplier, Turkish-based Ipeker, is renowned for its cruelty-free processes and low-impact dyeing methods, using less water and energy, and helping reduce the brand's carbon footprint. Turkish-born Nilufer Bracco, niLuu founder and designer, launched her brand in Miami five years ago with a commitment to offering luxury without compromise and making choosing sustainable, luxury pieces as effortless as slipping on a silk robe. "Today's consumers are asking more from the brands that they buy and I set out to create timeless pieces that make the wearer feel beautiful, while contributing to a better world. Our vegan silk is just one way we are challenging the boundaries of luxury fashion and meeting the growing demand for luxury loungewear that doesn't come at the planet's expense.' In addition to their environmental qualities, niLuu fabrics have qualities that are good for you. They have moisture control to help keep your skin and hair hydrated, and temperature controlling qualities to keep you cool along with being anti-static, machine washable, and breathable. Nilufer continues, "The GCC market is very similar to Miami, with a comparable audience who appreciates high-quality, well-made clothing and stylish pieces suited to warm climates. Since launching in the UAE two years ago, we have received incredible interest and support, which has allowed us to expand further across the GCC. We are proud to serve a conscientious and thoughtful clientele in the region, where there is a genuine interest and appetite for luxury wear with a socially and environmentally ethical production process. I am excited for the future and the potential the Middle East holds for niluu." To experience niLuu's stunning resortwear, visit their GCC locations or save on the carbon footprint and explore their eco-conscious collections online at
