ANIME HAIRCUTS
Walking into salons today, clients now come armed with anime references for their next cut. The trend reflects how pop culture and animation are shaping real-world grooming choices, with stylists increasingly asked to translate favourite anime characters’ hair into wearable, everyday haircuts for clients.
BLONDE MOMENT OR BALD MOVE? EITHER WAY, YOU WIN
Going blonde or opting for a buzzcut might be the easiest way to reinvent your look, with several famous men already making the switch. Some things never go out of style, and blonde remains one of them, proving that a bold, low-effort colour change can instantly transform a look.
THE MEN’S COLOUR COMBOS DEFINING SS28
Blue and brown have been married so beautifully that they fit everywhere they’re found together. Sesame Syrup, Twinkling Opal, and Aubergine Skin rank among the season’s most trending pairings. Other standout combinations include grey and espresso, almond and off-white, maroon and navy, rust and milk, and butter yellow with baby blue.
LOOKSMAXXING: IT’S KINDA CHIC TO LOOK YOUR BEST
Looksmaxxing proves that with a few consistent daily steps, men can optimise and improve how they look. The routine centres on proper shaving techniques, clean and minimal shoes, a simple skincare routine, a fresh haircut, better posture, well-fitted clothes, and cultivating a light stubble.
ANKUSH BAHUGUNA’S ‘90S COMEBACK MOMENT
Ankush Bahuguna, one of India’s most prominent makeup influencers, brought ‘90s energy to the GQ Best Dressed party at St Regis, pairing oversized tailoring with a red shirt, navy blazer from NM Design Studio, and a vintage Salil Jaisingh tie. The look has created a buzz online, a reminder of how far his influence now stretches beyond makeup.
THE BEDAZZLED TREND
After years of hoarding stickers, it’s finally time to use them without waiting for a special occasion. Bedazzling might be the most dazzling Y2K trend, with gem stickers and rhinestones spreading sparkle across skincare, makeup, journals, and coffee cups, as this generation turns mundane objects into colourful, joyful statements and living a life that looks as fun as it feels.
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