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Your Fit is Mid! Black Owned Brands on SSENSE to Elevate Your Style
Celebrate Black Creators by supporting these indie brands, now available on SSENSE!
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If all the good girls go to heaven, all the fashion girls go to SSENSE.
SSENSE is an online shopping platform that’s synonymous with daring, alternative styles — always at the cutting edge of the latest trends and hottest brands.
This fast-moving platform sits comfortably at the intersection of culture, community, and commerce. It features a refreshing mix of established and emerging luxury brands across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and home. SSENSE will inspire unique, thoughtful design into every aspect of your life. Want to elevate your style? Start here.
The bible of all things anti-basic, you’ll find fashion students, influencers, and internet cool people scrolling through SSENSE. Whether they’re carting like crazy or merely analyzing the trendscape, SSENSE is a fashion lover’s guide to staying relevant.
But don’t be intimidated. SSENSE is accessible to all. It may be a fashion aesthete’s best-kept secret. But if you’re only dipping your toes into alternative fashion, there’s hope for you yet!
Have the sneaking suspicion you could do more with your white sneakers? Shop fresh silhouettes and covetable collabs for your favorite shoe staple. Or are you fruitlessly trying to liven up your white-tee-and-blue-jeans uniform? Guilty! SSENSE has surprising cuts and eye-catching washes by high-quality brands, so you’ll never look blah even when dressing basic.
Take a deep dive into the minds of fashion’s most thrilling personalities, their editorial section is not to be slept on. Call me a style nerd, but their profiles of my favorite designers, creators, models, and Insta baddies always delight and surprise! (As an ex-skate rat turned fashion devotee myself, their interview with Nico Hiraga is fantastic — let’s hear it for the male crop top!)
SSENSE also boldly champions diversity. When it comes to fashion in America, many style trends adopted by white people have been co-opted from Black culture. Yet Black people tend to be underrepresented in the fashion industry.
Content creator Pierrah launched a platform that exhalts Black Owned brands you can shop wherever you shop for any occasion. It was no surprise when she recently posted about the exciting brands available on SSENSE.
On SSENSE, you get a clearer picture of culture. It’s a cornucopia of singular, vibrant pieces from Black-Owned brands that makes shopping according to your values easy.
February is Black History Month, so we’re advocating that you incorporate more Black-owned brands into every aspect of your beautiful life. We've rounded up nine Black-owned fashion brands to help you spruce up your wardrobe, from shoes and accessories to swimwear.
Go ahead. Treat yourself. And remember to keep supporting Black Businesses moving forward.
The 17 Hottest Male Celebrities Categorized by Type
Usually those unexplored multitudes are just daddy issues and a preference for foot stuff, but the joy is in the journey of finding out.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Bullet Train' held at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, USA on August 1, 2022.
You may not be able to define in words what exactly makes a person attractive, but you know it when you see it.
Of course, there is a huge difference between what makes Justin Beiber hot and what makes Bill Nye the Science Guy hot (don't judge, we don't kink-shame in this household). For those of us who find men attractive—god help us—the question of attractiveness is particularly complicated. Why Matt Bomer is hot is a simple enough question (he looks like a naughty Ken Doll who has more than plastic beneath his trunks), but things get more nuanced when you consider why leagues of real human beings with eyes find Benedict Cumberbatch attractive or why women regularly throw their panties at Post Malone.
To help you through the haunted, endless maze of human sexuality, Popdust has broken down all the types of hot a man can be. Chances are, every man you've ever been attracted to falls into one of these categories.
"Want to Build a Life With Him" Hot
Example: Paul Mescal
This is the kind of guy you want to take home to your mother. Sure, the sex is only okay, but what does that matter when you wake up every morning to homemade pancakes? This isn't the type of guy you fantasize about f**king on the kitchen floor, this is the kind of guy whose eyes you picture filling with tears when you buy your first home together. He's not exactly a daddy, but he would make a great literal daddy.
"Church Boy" Hot
Example: Tom Holland
Something about this guy's small-town haircut and innocent, sunny smile makes you want to corrupt the sh*t out of him. He always looks a little shocked when you make a dirty joke, but you just know that with some intervention from the devil (you) you'd have that perfectly gelled hair mussed in no time. But also...some small part of you wants to let him make you a better person??? A very small part. Mostly, you just want to ruin his life.
"Rearrange My Guts" Hot
Example: Jason Momoa
You don't want this guy to take you to a nice dinner at a trendy restaurant—you want him to eat take-out off your ass and throw you around like a rag doll. Sure, he probably has thoughts in his head and a personality and interests and blah blah blah LOOK AT THOSE ARMS. This is the kind of guy you want to spend 72 hours in bed with every 4-6 months but otherwise never see. This is the kind of guy you agree to go camping with despite hating the outdoors because you just love watching him pitch a tent (yes, that was a double entendre, you filthy minx).
"Got Your Teenage Sister Pregnant, but You Kind of Get It" Hot
Example: LaKeith Stanfield
Okay, not literally!!! (maybe literally). But you know that kind of smarmy guy who works at the gas station and says borderline-inappropriate things to you every time you see him? But for some reason, you just can't summon feminist rage about it and instead sorta giggle and blush and wonder what his tobacco-stained fingers would feel like pulling your hair? Yeah, that guy. He's a good-for-nothing, uneducated, creepy, grungy, loser...and that kind of works for you.
"You Knew He Would Be Weird in Bed" Hot
Example: Evan Mock
So he's super hot in all the traditional ways, from facial structure to swagger, but there's also something a little...extra. Something about him that's...unhinged. Some kind of mad twinkle in his eye that speaks of unexplored multitudes. In most cases, those multitudes are just daddy issues and a preference for foot stuff, but the joy is in the journey of finding out.
"Burnout" Hot
Example: Jeremy Allen White
He's not a bad-looking guy. Just a little limp-looking, with features that start seeming weird if you stare too long. But there's something about him. The tattoos? The nicotine addiction? The greasy hair? Somehow, it's working.
"In Context" Hot (e.g. like a high school women's lacrosse coach)
Example: Nathan Fielder
In most situations, this guy isn't going to turn many heads. But put him on a public school field with 23 hormone-ridden 16-year-olds running laps, and you've got yourself an absolute sex magnet. Alternatively, put him in a political race populated by old, saggy, white people, and suddenly his ability to tuck in his shirt over his gut seems exceptional.
"Ugly" Hot
Example: Pete Davidson
This is a broad but important category that this reputable publication has dwelled on seriously for quite some time. An ugly hot guy has an appearance that falls outside the boundaries of conventional attractiveness. Maybe he has a weird horse face or limbs that flail like a carwash's inflatable man in heavy wind (think Pete Davidson). But if you take all of his objectively unattractive features and put them together, somehow, it just works.
"Ascot/Take Me on a Yacht" Hot
Example: Henry Golding
This is better than just being rich—it's looking rich. This is ascot hot. This guy's actual God-given looks are largely irrelevant because money made him his own God. He has the money and time to ensure his hair, skin, and clothes are flawless in a "Who me? I just rolled out of bed like this…" kind of way. If this is your type, it's fine, we get it.
"Ready To Risk It All" Hot
Example: Michael B Jordan
This is the kind of hot you leave your husband for. This is the kind of hot you leave your wife for. This is the kind of hot you sell your house for. This is the kind of hot you pretend to like his DJ set for. Is the sex good? It literally doesn't matter, just look at him.
"Party Boy" Hot
Example: Machine Gun Kelly
Does he have a substance abuse problem? Probably. Is he reliable? Not at all. Do any of his values align with yours? Absolutely not. Is he a great f**king time? Oh yeah. This guy probably has one of those annoyingly hot side smiles, maybe a kind of hard-to-understand accent, and the sex is probably kind of like being mauled by a drunk bear but in a good way. He probably has an earring he doesn't remember getting but kind of pulls it off. It goes without saying that your Dad hates him.
"Baby" Hot
Example: Timothée Chalamet
This is a complicated category. He makes your uterus ache, but you can't tell if that's sexual arousal or your biological clock ticking. You can't decide if you want to take a bath with him or give him a bath. Either way, you definitely wanna smooch that sweet lil face."Retro" Hot
Example: Aaron Taylor Johnson
Something about him screams "traditional values." Not in a scary, baby-Don't Worry Darling way. More in a Ready For Marriage kind of way. And honestly ... if he wanted a trad-wife, I'd be a trad-wife.
"Artist/Vegan" Hot
Example: Jaden Smith
He is comfortable with his feminine side, and he wants you to know it. You wanna argue with him about the fallacy of placing the responsibility for climate change on the shoulders of individuals when a handful of corporations are ultimately responsible—but he has those puppy dog eyes, so you just give in and agree to give up plastic straws. His slam poetry competitions are cringe-worthy, but he just looks so good in ripped Levi's and a beanie.
"Wouldn't Be Surprised if He Turned Out to Be a Serial Killer" Hot
Example: Robert Pattinson
He speaks, acts, and behaves like a robot who has heard about the behavior of human beings but never actually seen it. There's something magnetic about his strangeness, and suddenly the legacy of Ted Bundy makes sense to you. Everything about him is subtly unsettling, but personality disorders aside....he could get it.
"Prettier Than You" Hot
Example: Josh Heuston
He paints his nails, has a skincare routine, and posts thirst traps on Instagram. He doesn't have a job, but he has thousands of followers on TikTok so he's working on monetizing social media. Which makes all his hair products a business expense, I guess? Whatever, it's worth it when he takes his shirt off.
"Stoner" Hot
Example: Donald Glover
He only chuckles at your jokes but cries laughing when his gamer buddy says something about farts. He always needs a haircut, has stains on his shirt, and probably smells faintly of Doritos. Still, something about his anti-establishment, "being handsome is mainstream" attitude does it for you.
"Garbage" Hot
Example: Jack Harlow
This one comes with a lot of justified self-loathing. Just do better.
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I'll admit it – I buy most of my makeup from Sephora and have spent well over $100 for three products in a small black-and-white striped bag. That’s not to say I’m happy about it.
I just moved into a new apartment, which means I must budget. I can no longer afford my Sephora routine in which I repurchase the Kosas Concealer every few months.
@chelsea.t_ I’m pleasantly surprised! I’m shook.. #makeup#makeuptutorial#makeuphack#makeupdupes#makeupartist#makeuphacks#makeuptransformation#grwmchallenge♬ original sound - Chelsea Thompson
It’s easy to find influencers who plug Sephora’s latest releases, but have you ever noticed that every last TikTok makeup lineup costs $300 for a full face?
Knowing I need to budget and that I can’t afford the TikTok routines, I’ve regressed to my humble beginnings - drugstore makeup. From products that I’ve loved for years to TikTok’s DS recs, here are full skincare and makeup routines with products available at your local drugstore.
@rachellldaguanno Coming from a luxury makeup gal… these drugstore products are a MUST! #drugstoremakeup#drugstorebeauty#favedrugstoremakeup#favedrugstorebeautyfinds#cheapmakeup#drugstoredupe#musthavedrugstore#fullfacedrugstorebrands♬ original sound - Rach D’Aguanno
Your Drugstore Skincare Routine:
Cleanser:La Roche-Posay Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
La Roche-Posay is my favorite drugstore skincare brand. Each product has effective results at my ideal price range. This cleanser is ultra-hydrating for the winter so you can keep that skin barrier strong and healthy.
BHA Toner: Peach Slices Acne Exfoliating Toner
I’m a fan of Paula’s Choice BHA/AHA Exfoliant, but $34 may be a bit much. Peach Slices makes the perfect dupe that works just as well to clear your pores.
Serums:
- Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid
- The Ordinary Niacinamide + Zinc
- The Ordinary Salicylic Acid
- The Ordinary Retinol
I believe that every person should have a few serums in their skincare routine. Hyaluronic acid helps with hydration, while niacinamide brightens your complexion. Then, salicylic acid for breakouts and retinol a few nights a week will work to prevent signs of aging.
Moisturizer:La Roche-Posay Cicaplast
This balm/moisturizer changed my life. It saves my dry, flaky skin and can even be used on dry areas like elbows, cuticles, and hands.
Night Cream: CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream
CeraVe is another great drugstore skincare brand that you can’t really go wrong with. This night cream targets dryness and aging, and I’ve used it forever and it gives me glowing skin by the AM.
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Your Drugstore Makeup Routine:
Primer:Revolution Beauty Blur Stick +
I swear by this primer. Its formula is infused with vitamins and makes your foundation look flawless. I haven’t found anything quite like it.
Foundation: wet ‘n wild Dewy Photo Focus Foundation
This foundation is comparable to the NARS Light Reflecting or Charlotte Tilbury’s Beautiful Skin. It provides full coverage, a next-level glow, and looks expensive – when it only costs $5.
Concealer:L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealer
TikTok’s current princess, Alix Earle, has been an advocate for this $5 concealer, so we have to trust it. It covers up dark circles and blemishes without caking or drying out. Did I mention it was $5?
Blush: Milani Baked Blush
Makeup’s hottest must-have is blush. Milani is highly pigmented with a little glow to it. It’ll last forever on your face and in your makeup drawer.
Bronzer: wet ‘n wild Megaglow Contour
A contour stick that isn’t messy and sculpts your face? Sign me up. It’s easy to use, so beginners and makeup gurus alike will love it.
Highlight:e.l.f. cosmetics Baked Highlighter
This highlighter packs a punch. You can never go wrong with e.l.f. products, but this highlight is simply the best.
Setting Spray:NYX Cosmetics Matte Finish Setting Spray
One of the most popular setting sprays on the drugstore market, you probably recognize the NYX Matte Finish. It glues your makeup to your skin for the night, which is all you really can ask for.
Setting Powder: Maybelline Fit Me Loose Setting Powder
The Maybelline Fit Me collection is a 10/10 across the board. The concealer, foundation, and setting powder will give you a flawless base for under $30. Worth the money every time.
Mascara:L’Oreal Telescopic Mascara
I use this every. single. day. I swear by L’Oreal Telescopic and I will forever get compliments on my lashes when wear it. If you buy one product from this list, make it this one.
