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		<title>Usain Bolt Limited Edition Watch Combines Legacy and Luxury With Hublot Collaboration</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:42:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In a groundbreaking move, luxury watchmaker Hublot has teamed up with Jamaican sprinting legend Usain Bolt to create a watch that's so fresh, it practically needs its own passport. We go behind the scenes to explore the cultural impact of the new Usain Bolt x Hublot collaboration.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When <a href="https://blkcosmo.com/?s=Usain+Bolt" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Usain Bolt</a> aligns with Swiss watchmaking powerhouse <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BlackCosmopolitan/posts/pfbid0Yzo3fYuL99wBcDZNMvqAQPu67qorvw6P95UZNFzxLr1s69mpXLeGMAHAoKW5zviPl"><strong>Hublot</strong></a>, the result isn’t just a timepiece—it’s a statement about legacy, precision, and cultural impact. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BlackCosmopolitan/posts/pfbid0Yzo3fYuL99wBcDZNMvqAQPu67qorvw6P95UZNFzxLr1s69mpXLeGMAHAoKW5zviPl">The Big Bang Reloaded</a> “Usain Bolt” is less about telling time and more about owning it.</p>
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<p>This release captures Bolt’s mythology in motion. Look closely at the dial between 6 and 8 o’clock and you’ll notice a subtle but intentional detail: numerals that shift perspective from <strong>6-5-8</strong> to <strong>9.58</strong>—a direct nod to his historic 100m world record. It’s not just design—it’s storytelling embedded in engineering.</p>
<p>The case is a study in contrast and confidence: a 44mm fusion of black ceramic and carbon fiber, framed by polished 18K yellow gold and secured with Hublot’s signature H-shaped screws. Engraved along the bezel is Bolt’s personal mantra—<em>“Anything is Possible, Don’t Think Limits”</em>—a philosophy that transcends sport and speaks directly to ambition.</p>
<p>Inside, the watch is powered by the <strong>HUB1280 Unico flyback chronograph</strong>, delivering a 72-hour power reserve with a visible column wheel that reminds you this is as much mechanical art as it is precision instrument. The lightning bolt chronograph hand, paired with subtle Jamaican flag accents, brings Bolt’s identity into every movement.</p>
<p>But the most intimate detail lives on the caseback. Sealed between sapphire crystal is actual soil from the Jamaican track where Bolt trained as a youth. Not symbolic—real. It transforms the watch into something deeply personal: a physical connection between origin and greatness.</p>
<p>What makes this collaboration resonate beyond horology is what it represents culturally. This isn’t just a luxury drop—it reflects a shift in who luxury is speaking to. The modern Black Cosmopolitan consumer isn’t chasing legacy brands for validation; they’re demanding narratives that reflect excellence, heritage, and lived experience. And here, Hublot delivers with intention.</p>
<p>The response has been immediate and telling. Across social platforms, the tone is clear: this isn’t just admired—it’s desired. Not simply for its craftsmanship, but for what it symbolizes. Ownership of time. Ownership of narrative. Ownership of space in a luxury world that is finally beginning to reflect a broader culture.</p>
<p>As collaborations like this continue to evolve, one thing is certain: the future of luxury will be defined by authenticity, not tradition alone. And pieces like the Big Bang Unico “Usain Bolt” are setting that pace.</p>
<p><strong>The question is simple—are you wearing time, or are you defining it?</strong></p>
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		<title>Angel Reese Models for Victoria&#8217;s Secret New Campaign</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:17:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>WNBA standout Angel Reese is stepping into the spotlight for a major campaign with Victoria's Secret. This collaboration features everything from sexy underwear and swimwear to a brand new fragrance, marking a huge moment for Black athleticism in fashion.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The perimeter between professional athletics and luxury fashion has officially dissolved. The debut of the Angel Reese <a href="https://blkcosmo.com/?s=Victoria's+Secret">Victoria&#8217;s Secret</a> campaign marks a distinct pivot in how global brands select their anchors. For decades, the industry relied on an established rotating cast of supermodels to sell aspiration. That framework is obsolete. Today, aspiration requires documented labor, visible sweat, and undeniable cultural gravity. When <a href="https://blkcosmo.com/?s=Angel+Reese" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Angel Reese</a> stepped into the spotlight for this rollout, she did more than secure a lucrative endorsement. She proved that the modern muse is built on hardwood, not just discovered in a casting room.</p>
<p>Her ascension within the lingerie conglomerate was methodical. Following a runway appearance in late 2025, <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=%22Black+Cosmopolitan%22+Angel+Reese" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Angel Reese</a> transitioned from a featured guest to the central figure of the Season of Strapless initiative. Shot on location in Barbados, the visuals capture a specific intersection of athletic confidence and high-gloss editorial execution. Brands are realizing that consumers no longer respond to static beauty. They respond to velocity. The decision to make a WNBA star the global face of a swimwear and beauty collection signals a permanent recalibration in marketing blueprints. The Angel Reese Victoria&#8217;s Secret campaign acts as an aggressive industry corrective, placing women who dominate physical spaces at the forefront of aesthetic spaces.</p>
<p>The execution extends beyond the island imagery. During her appearance at the brand&#8217;s Fifth Avenue flagship in New York, she bypassed expected casual wear for sharp, intentional tailoring. Arriving in a black-and-white houndstooth Laquan Smith suit, she telegraphed a specific allegiance to Black luxury design. The addition of a newly debuted pixie cut served as a visual demarcation. It was a shedding of her previous aesthetic, signaling a mature, highly calculated phase of her personal enterprise. The styling choices interpret her brand expansion. She is no longer just a rookie navigating a new league; she is a cultural architect shaping her own narrative.</p>
<p>This sartorial pivot coincides with structural changes in her professional athletic career. Following a recent trade to the Atlanta Dream, she is positioning herself in a city recognized as a central hub for Black culture and enterprise. The timing is entirely deliberate. Atlanta provides an infrastructure where sports, music, and fashion bleed into one another constantly. Her presence there will inevitably accelerate the crossover momentum she has already established. The off-season is no longer a period of rest. It is a highly active window for brand consolidation.</p>
<p>We must examine why legacy brands are aggressively pursuing these specific partnerships. The lingerie market spent the last decade fighting irrelevance, often criticized for failing to recognize shifting consumer values. They needed a rescue, and they found it in women&#8217;s sports. Athletes bring a built-in, intensely loyal audience that respects their discipline before their appearance. By centering their seasonal strapless collection and Bombshell Bronze Eau de Parfum around a basketball player, the corporation attempts to borrow her authenticity. They are selling the invisible architecture of her confidence just as much as the physical garments.</p>
<p>This moment builds upon the foundation laid by predecessors who fought to be recognized outside their uniforms. Figures from previous generations had to force the door open, demanding that their bodies be viewed through a lens of luxury rather than sheer utility. The current class walks through those doors with complete entitlement. They recognize their leverage. They understand that the cultural capital they generate on the court translates directly to retail conversion. The relationship is purely transactional, but the cultural resonance is undeniable.</p>
<p>Consider the aesthetic language used in the Barbados rollout. The focus is not entirely on passivity, a trap that fashion photography often falls into. The framing captures tension and intent. Even while showcasing the chocolate strapless bikini and sheer mesh layers, the posture communicates readiness. This is the difference between a model who is directed to look strong and an athlete whose body is inherently conditioned for dominance. The camera reacts differently to someone who earns their living through physical opposition.</p>
<p>Readers and observers are witnessing the death of the monoculture in high fashion. Authority is no longer dictated by a handful of editors in Paris or Milan. Authority is generated on social feeds, in post-game press conferences, and through highly localized cultural phenomena. As she continues to build her podcast audience and dictate her own press narratives, the athlete takes full control of her public consumption. The resulting imagery is merely the physical manifestation of her mental blueprint. She dictates the terms of engagement.</p>
<p>The long-term implications for the fashion sector are permanent. Casting directors can no longer ignore the WNBA tunnel as a legitimate runway. The stylistic risks taken by players before tip-off have trained the public to look to them for the next silhouette, the next colorway, the next attitude. The blueprint has been completely rewritten. Those who fail to adapt to this new reality will simply be left behind, holding onto an outdated definition of what captures the public imagination.</p>
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		<title>Add a Sultry Effect to Your Big Day With This Lovely Bridal Inspo</title>
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<p>Hey there, gorgeous bride-to-be! Now that you’ve said yes to the love of your life, it’s time to say yes to the bridal look that will have all eyes on you on your big day.</p>
<p>Today, we’ve got this stunning bridal inspo that’s giving elegance, class, and a touch of sultry glam. This gorgeous dress by <strong>Loveth King Styling</strong> has intricate lace and a fitting silhouette that’s both bold and beautiful. S<strong>layed By Chris</strong> styled this sleek low bun to perfection, and we’re obsessed with the flawless frontal finish. What’s a bridal look without a statement glam? <strong>Vinest Makeup</strong> came through with nude tones and sculpted perfection, nailing that sultry bridal glow to the tee. No doubt, this is one look that’ll have everyone saying Wow! You can also find more beauty looks here.</p>
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<p><strong>Credits</strong></p>
<p><strong>Makeup</strong> @vinestmakeup<br />
<strong>Hairstylist</strong> @slayedbychris<br />
<strong>Dress</strong> @lovethking_styling<br />
<strong>Photography</strong> @kamaniphotography | @kamaniweddings</p>
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		<title>Cost of Being a Celebrity Manicurist at the Met Gala</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 16:04:46 +0000</pubDate>
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<p data-element-index="0"><em>Welcome to </em><em>Show the Receipts</em><em>, a new series where we ask interesting people to share exactly how much it costs to get shit done. No matter the task, we&#8217;re tracking every last dollar from start to finish. Up next: a Met Gala manicure.</em></p>
<p data-element-index="1">Julie Kandalec is one of New York City&#8217;s top manicurists. With celebrity clients like Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain, and Viola Davis, she&#8217;s on the award-show circuit and regularly on call for fashion&#8217;s biggest night of the year: the 2025 Met Gala.</p>
<p data-element-index="2">At this year&#8217;s Met Gala, themed &#8220;Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,&#8221; Kandalec was hired by a brand-new client: Isha Ambani, an Indian business leader from Mumbai. They were connected over Instagram in the days leading up to the Met Gala. &#8220;Her team reached out to me directly on Instagram, proving that social media works,&#8221; says Kandalec.</p>
<p data-element-index="3">The bespoke nail-design process followed shortly thereafter. &#8220;Not including prepping or packing my kit, I spent about eight hours swatching colors and going over designs with Isha&#8217;s creative team,&#8221; Kandalec says. They landed on a gorgeous nude manicure with graphic black accents, which ended up being perfectly on-theme with the french manicures with a twist that were all over the red carpet.</p>
<p data-element-index="4">Here, Kandalec breaks down everything she packed in her Met Gala nail kit — and the associated costs. Keep reading to be shocked.</p>
<p data-element-index="5">Here&#8217;s the full breakdown.</p>
<p data-element-index="6"><strong>Task:</strong> Met Gala manicure</p>
<p data-element-index="7"><strong>Occupation:</strong> Celebrity nail artist</p>
<p data-element-index="8"><strong>Location: </strong>New York, New York</p>
<p data-element-index="9"><strong>Timeline:</strong> Approximately three days of event prep <em>(although this kit has been developed through Kandalec&#8217;s many years of experience; it&#8217;s not a starter pack)</em></p>
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<h2>The Receipts</h2>
<p data-element-index="1"><strong>The kit</strong>: $1,403 for a rolling suitcase, a backpack, and a stool to sit on</p>
<p data-element-index="2"><strong>Basics</strong>: $488 for toe separators, gel removal foils, acetone, buffers, towels, gloves, and one-time use files</p>
<p data-element-index="3"><strong>Nail tools: </strong>$720 for an e-file, e-file bits, diamond nail files, nippers, and nail clipper</p>
<p data-element-index="4"><strong>Skin care: </strong>$1,236 for lotions, hand oils, and cuticle oils</p>
<p data-element-index="5"><strong>Nail art supplies:</strong> $1,949 for nail art brushes, gems, crystals, and a palette</p>
<p data-element-index="6"><strong>Tech: </strong>$573 for an LED lamp, dust collector, light to see, and extension cord</p>
<p data-element-index="7"><strong>Nail polish</strong>: $3,348 for 150 gel polishes and between 75-100 of regular polish</p>
<p data-element-index="8"><strong>Enhancements: </strong>$638 for builder gels, prep products, lap table for gel lamp, and gel brushes</p>
<p data-element-index="9"><strong>Pedicure tools:</strong> $371 pedi bowl, pedi files, and scrubs</p>
<p data-element-index="10"><strong>Ubers:</strong> $333</p>
<p data-element-index="11"><strong>Total Cost: </strong><strong>$</strong><strong>11,059</strong></p>
<h2>How I Did It</h2>
<p data-element-index="13">A seasoned pro, Kandalec has been developing her kit for years and regularly restocks on her essentials. To prep for the 2025 Met Gala, she began shopping three days before the big night.</p>
<p data-element-index="14"><strong>What does the day of the Met Gala look like for you?</strong></p>
<p data-element-index="15"><strong>JK: </strong>The day of, we had a later call time of 2 pm, so I blew out my hair and packed my kit in the morning. My light, e-file, and dust collector need to be charged. I make sure my towels are washed. Plus, of course, I disinfect my tools and triple-check that I have everything I need. Nails are so highly chemistry-based that leaving one thing at home will throw off the whole service — and you don&#8217;t have time to run to the store.</p>
<p data-element-index="16">This year, it was raining — plus they moved the call time up 30 minutes — so getting there on time was going to be close. But I made it right on time with hair and makeup. We set up in the hotel suite and began glam. I always start with a pedicure, so they have more time to dry before putting on shoes. After glam is done, it&#8217;s time to get dressed and see the whole look put together. I was able to snag a BTS pic of her nails and jewelry. Then I rush home to watch the rest of the red carpet and see the rest of the looks, and of course, share the team&#8217;s work on socials.</p>
<p data-element-index="17"><strong>What is the most surprising expense incurred during the Met Gala manicure process?</strong></p>
<p data-element-index="18"><strong>JK: </strong>Uber messengers. I am friends with many nail artists, and they know I have a gigantic arsenal: floor-to-ceiling cabinets plus an entire bedroom and my atelier. I&#8217;m happy to messenger supplies to anyone who forgot something in L.A.</p>
<p data-element-index="19"><strong>Where do you cut costs and budget for a big event manicure like the Met Gala?</strong></p>
<p data-element-index="20"><strong>JK: </strong>I&#8217;m not much of a cost-cutter, especially during awards season and Met. It&#8217;s a huge event, and I want to be prepared and feel confident. I might do the opposite and splurge on a nice massage after, like I plan on doing in Bali this weekend, on a cliffside massage at Alila Villas in Uluwatu.</p>
<p data-element-index="21"><strong>What is an expense that is absolutely worth the splurge when it comes to a Met Gala manicure?</strong></p>
<p data-element-index="22"><strong>JK: </strong>My kit has gotten so heavy — 70 pounds, sometimes more — and lifting it in and out of Ubers and up stairs became so difficult that I needed to split the weight. Rolling around two suitcases is cumbersome and takes up too much space in tiny NYC hotel rooms. I had a gift card to TUMI and spotted this backpack ($750). It opens like a suitcase but looks like a backpack. I put most of my polish in here and carry it on my back now, or I can slide it over the handle of my suitcase and roll it. It&#8217;s a huge splurge, but worth it to not have to lift a 70-pound suitcase anymore.</p>
<p data-element-index="23"><strong>Any tips for a beginner nail artist building a kit for an event like the Met Gala and trying to stay on a budget?</strong></p>
<p data-element-index="24"><strong>JK: </strong>Art gels — they&#8217;re extra pigmented and come in a pot vs. a bottle — are amazing because you can mix so many colors without having to carry around a ton of bottles. Mia Secret ($9) makes nice ones. They&#8217;re a staple in my kit.</p>
<h2>Final Thoughts</h2>
<p data-element-index="26">Kandalec admits to being a &#8220;maximalist&#8221; when it comes to her nail kit. But it&#8217;s a compilation of years of work experience, global travel, and personal curation. &#8220;I just got back from Tokyo and brought back a ton of new gel colors and gems,&#8221; she says. &#8220;I just like to have options. So please don&#8217;t look at the number and think that&#8217;s what you must spend. This is a result of years of curating my kit.&#8221;</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Kendrick Lamar is Chanel's latest brand ambassador, set to launch on April 22 as the face of their Spring 2025 eyewear campaign.</p>
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<p>Kendrick Lamar has been officially announced as Chanel’s latest brand ambassador, marking a significant collaboration between the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper and the iconic French fashion house. This partnership will see Lamar as the face of Chanel’s Spring 2025 eyewear campaign, set to launch on April 22.</p>
<p>The campaign, photographed by Karim Sadli, features Lamar alongside actors Margaret Qualley, Lily-Rose Depp, and Nana Komatsu, showcasing Chanel’s latest eyewear collection.  This collaboration aims to blend fashion and music, connecting with a younger global audience through cultural storytelling.</p>
<p>Lamar’s association with Chanel isn’t new. In 2024, his creative company pgLang collaborated with Chanel on a short film titled “The Button,” directed by Dave Free and scored by Lamar. The film, starring Margaret Qualley, Anna Mouglalis, and Naomi Campbell, was part of Chanel’s Spring-Summer 2024 Haute Couture show.</p>
<p>This partnership underscores Chanel’s commitment to cultural storytelling and its evolution in engaging with diverse audiences. Lamar’s involvement signals the brand’s inclusive approach, particularly in categories like eyewear, and reflects its strategy to connect with culturally connected consumers in key global markets.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Awaken the senses with a fresh seasonal scent. Finding the right fragrance for spring’s heady days and the long and winding road of summer is a bit like nailing down your menswear rotation: It’s about striking a tasteful balance while nodding to the climes of the season in refined yet versatile fashion. That might sound [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4863" src="https://blkcosmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/eternity-by-calvin-klein-is-a-classic-cologne-that-always-smells-right.jpg" alt="" width="620" height="803" srcset="https://blkcosmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/eternity-by-calvin-klein-is-a-classic-cologne-that-always-smells-right.jpg 620w, https://blkcosmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/eternity-by-calvin-klein-is-a-classic-cologne-that-always-smells-right-600x777.jpg 600w, https://blkcosmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/eternity-by-calvin-klein-is-a-classic-cologne-that-always-smells-right-324x420.jpg 324w, https://blkcosmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/eternity-by-calvin-klein-is-a-classic-cologne-that-always-smells-right-232x300.jpg 232w" sizes="(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" />Finding the right fragrance for spring’s heady days and the long and winding road of summer is a bit like nailing down your menswear rotation: It’s about striking a tasteful balance while nodding to the climes of the season in refined yet versatile fashion. That might sound like a tall order in an age of “beast mode” colognes, but the best men’s fragrances for spring and summer welcome a renewed sense of debonair style with an alluring mix: There are options a bit more dark and bold, others more light and airy, each as wearable as the last. Unlock a new signature scent below.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ranger Station Woodland Rose Fragrance</h2>
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<p>The idea of subverting expectations in terms of spring and summer scent — by using rich and woodsy blends alongside the delicate yet bold aroma of rose — has never been stronger than right now for Ranger Station. The tasteful-yet-edgy Nashville fragrance house gets the balance just right. <em>$94</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">John Varvatos XX Indigo</h2>
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<p>Lend a rock n’roll edge to your next ensemble with a vibrant cologne that’s both multi-faceted and ideal for spring’s “in bloom” nature. While the legendary designer offers scents that are much more of a statement, this fresh-yet-woodsy offering strikes more of a middle ground (with luxury in mind all the while). <em>$115</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Fulton &amp; Roark Ghost Trees</h2>
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<p>Launched earlier this year, the latest fragrance from noted perfumer Fulton &amp; Roark (masters of the solid cologne game) delicately blends juniper and cypress with the allure of sea spray. It’s a striking, pleasing and balanced offering to lend variety to ensembles both casual and formal this spring and summer. <em>$205</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Juniper Ridge White Sage Solid Cologne</h2>
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<p>Keep the long-release nature of a solid cologne close at hand as you scour the market for the best spring and summer cologne: There are a number of appealing solid cologne options out there, including this crisp, clean and getaway-inspired white sage option from Juniper Ride (at an absurdly affordable price, no less). <em>$17</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dr. Squatch Rainforest Mist Cologne</h2>
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<p>Dr. Squatch has more going for it than its buzzy partnership with Sydney Sweeney, although that certainly doesn’t hurt. Its energizing, light and vibrant Rainforest Mist scent joins an excellent lineup of beard and skincare products that, again, Ms. Sweeney surely might appreciate you wearing. <em>$59</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Todd Snyder x D.S. &amp; Durga ‘Young Dunes’</h2>
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<p>Todd Snyder has a sharp eye for the finest in menswear, and as it turns out, a sharp sense of versatile scent. Naturally, D.S. &amp; Durga proved natural partners for the first-ever Todd Snyder cologne, one still worthy of inclusion in your spring fragrance rotation after its 2023 release. <em>$210</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">St. John’s Bay Vetiver Cologne</h2>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Aussie scale-up MCoBeauty has built a $1 billion beauty empire in only eight years. Its business model? Lux for Less. ‘Duping’ other popular beauty products and offering a low-cost alternative. Today, MCoBeauty has grown to the number one cosmetics retailer in Woolies, and is taking the US by storm. And it was just valued at [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Aussie scale-up MCoBeauty has built a $1 billion beauty empire in only eight years.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Its business model?</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Lux for Less.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">‘Duping’ other popular beauty products and offering a low-cost alternative.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Today, MCoBeauty has grown to the number one cosmetics retailer in Woolies, and is taking the US by storm.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">And it was just valued at over $1 billion. Freaking bonkers — particularly for an Australian business!</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Let’s break down the MCoBeauty model.</p>
<h2 id="h-how-does-the-business-work" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>How does the business work?</strong></h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The MCoBeauty operating model is simple.</p>
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<li>Identify other popular beauty products and work out what is patented and trademarked</li>
<li>Copy the product with a lower-cost competitor</li>
<li>Distribute the product in supermarkets</li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The team is extremely intentional and unashamed about the way it mimics competitors.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As founder Shelley Sullivan explained to the ABC:</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>“We have a very stringent process that we go through when we decide that we want to launch a product”.</em></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>“We have a whole product development team of about 10 people, and we have a great external lawyer … and we have a look at the product packaging, and then we go through a process of seeing that … there’s no trademarks and there’s no patents.”</em></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Once they know what is protected, and what is not, MCoBeauty is ruthless about producing products that are nearly identical replicas…</p>
<h2 id="h-is-this-even-legal" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Is this even legal?</strong></h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">That was my first question.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The answer?</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Sort of.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It probably should be illegal, but for the fact that MCoBeauty has really good lawyers.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In 2021, MCoBeauty was sued by Tarte Cosmetics for copying their “Shape Tape” concealer packaging.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">After the lawsuit was lodged, MCoBeauty quickly changed its packaging to look slightly different.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In the words of the founder: <em>“We changed that quick smart,”</em> Sullivan said.</p>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-314801" style="width: 840px; height: auto;" src="https://blkcosmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1744250690_570_How-MCoBeauty-built-a-1-billion-empire-from-makeup-dupes.png" alt="" width="1920" height="1080" data-recalc-dims="1" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">L-R: Tarte’s original Shape Tape, and MCoBeauty’s dupe before and after the lawsuit. Source: Tarte Cosmetics and MCoBeauty.</figcaption></figure>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">But even if they were sued, it would have been incredibly hard to prove that they were infringing any laws.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There is a ‘Wonderment’ test that the law applies as patent expert Dr Sarah Hook outlined to the ABC.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Basically, it would need to be proven that a customer could mistake one product for another on the shelf.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">But because almost all of MCoBeauty’s products are sold at supermarkets like Coles and Woolies, it means that by definition, they won’t appear next to the luxury products that they copy.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">So they’re off the hook…</p>
<h2 id="h-the-charlotte-tilbury-case" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Charlotte Tilbury case</strong></h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In 2023, MCoBeauty copped some heat for copying Charlotte Tilbury’s ‘Hollywood Flawless Filter’.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Tilbury’s product was a $70 RRP concealer only available domestically at Mecca.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Within months, MCoBeauty had a competitor at half price – that looked drop-dead identical, but for a few minor changes in the packaging.</p>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-314802" style="width: 840px; height: auto;" src="https://blkcosmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1744250692_92_How-MCoBeauty-built-a-1-billion-empire-from-makeup-dupes.png" alt="" width="1920" height="1080" data-recalc-dims="1" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">L-R: Charlotte Tilbury’s Hollywood Flawless Filter and MCoBeauty’s Flawless Glow. Source: Charlotte Tilbury and MCoBeauty.</figcaption></figure>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">When asked to explain whether or not their actions were legal, MCoBeauty’s Patent Lawyer Len Mancini explained that:</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>“Let’s start with the word ‘Flawless’. Charlotte Tilbury doesn’t own the word Flawless. Charlotte Tilbury has a trademark for Hollywood Flawless Filter. Those three words in combination. So using the word Flawless is not an infringement of that trademark”.</em></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Whilst Len might be right from a legal perspective – whether or not this is ethical is another question.</p>
<h2 id="h-a-brand-built-off-of-influencers" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A brand built off of influencers</strong></h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Whether or not you like the MCoBeauty model, one thing is for certain.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">They have absolutely crushed influencer marketing.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Some of their stats include:</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">But this isn’t just a marketing tactic – it was also a regulatory decision.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In Australia, comparative advertising is regulated by the ACCC.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Whilst legal, you must make sure that all claims made are true, and not deceptive.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This makes it very tough to say that your products are ‘just as good quality’ as another, without objectively being so.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">But what if those claims are made on behalf of your ‘customers’ (ie influencers)?</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Using a swathe of influencers allowed MCoBeauty to directly compare its product to its peers without facing regulatory scrutiny.</p>
<h2 id="h-consumer-perceptions" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Consumer perceptions</strong></h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Even more interesting, though, is that the brand seems purpose-built for UGC platforms.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">After all, beauty dupes have been around for decades; they’re not a new phenomenon.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">So why has MCoBeauty absolutely taken off?</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I think there are a few interesting things going on here, but the rise of TikTok and UGC content feels like a real inflection point.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Dupe products are almost built for virality.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you look at search traffic volume for ‘dupes’ over the last 5 years, the category is absolutely taking off.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Interestingly, consumers actually seem to view brands like MCoBeauty in a positive light by offering a lower-cost alternative to otherwise unaffordable beauty products.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In a world where beauty giants like L’Oréal and Estée Lauder make billions, having a low-cost option feels like a win for the everyday customer.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">But not everyone is as forgiving of the business…</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In the words of beauty writer Minnie Isaac:</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>It’s often just a packaging dupe, betting on the fact that people purchasing them haven’t tried the high-end versions to accurately compare … the product ingredient lists are often worlds apart.”</em></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">MCoBeauty is pretty shameless when it comes to its duplicates.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">And the numbers speak for themselves.</p>
<h2 id="h-the-financial-teardown" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The financial teardown</strong></h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I’ve got to be honest.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">MCoBeauty’s numbers are actually ridiculous.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For a business built on undercutting its competitors by offering affordable solutions, I can’t believe the margins are this good.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In FY24, MCoBeauty did 27% net profit margins and nearly $50 million in profit.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It also has consistent 40% EBITDA margins and 65%+ gross margins. Wow.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Perhaps it is cutting corners in terms of the quality of the product or ingredients, but it’s hard to tell.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Beyond the product questions, the business seems to be acquiring customers very, very efficiently though…</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">One could say that is the beauty of this business model.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Looking at the operating expenses, the business only spent $11.2 million on sales and marketing expenses in FY24 (only 6% of revenue), which is way, way less than other competitors. L’Oréal spent 32% of its revenue last year, for instance.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">So how come it can spend so little on advertising?</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Well — because it is a copycat of other products in the market, its competitors do a lot of the marketing for them.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To grow revenue 3x in 1 year is also pretty phenomenal, and very uncommon for an Australian business.</p>
<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-8505" src="https://blkcosmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1744250692_919_How-MCoBeauty-built-a-1-billion-empire-from-makeup-dupes.png" alt="" width="768" height="605" data-recalc-dims="1" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: MCoBeauty’s financials lodged with ASIC</figcaption></figure>
<h2 id="h-breaking-down-the-deal" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Breaking down the deal</strong></h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For all of its controversy, MCoBeauty is a masterclass in corporate finance.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In 2022, MCoBeauty sold a 50% stake to billionaire Dennis Bastas’ DGB Group for an undisclosed valuation.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">From a founder’s perspective, this helps to de-risk the business by locking in a guaranteed payday, with further upside if the business continues to grow.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Not only was it smart to sell part of its equity, but Shelley picked her investor very well.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">MCoBeauty could have sold its equity to anybody. But the backer it chose, Dennis Bastas, owns Arrow Pharmaceuticals: one of the largest pharmaceutical manufacturers in Australia. He unlocked a new distribution channel for the business in stores like Chemist Warehouse, helping to drive incredible growth.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">And grow it did.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Revenue basically 4x’d in a year. The business’s expansion into the USA is also exploding — going from $97,000 in sales in 2023 to a whopping $24.3 million just a year later!!</p>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-8506" src="https://blkcosmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1744250692_919_How-MCoBeauty-built-a-1-billion-empire-from-makeup-dupes.png" alt="MCoBeauty's expansion into the USA is also exploding — going from $97k in sales in 2023 to a whopping $24.3m just a year later" width="768" height="323" data-recalc-dims="1" /></figure>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In February, MCoBeauty sold the remaining 50% stake of the business to pharmaceutical billionaire Dennis Bastas, valued at $1 billion. A pretty incredible outcome considering the business was only founded in 2016.</p>
<h2 id="h-key-takeaways" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Key takeaways</strong></h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Bastas owns a number of other beauty companies, including Nude by Nature and Make Up Cartel, which he purchased for about $60 million last year off of Crescent Capital – so there is reason to believe we are starting to see the formation of an Australian Beauty empire.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Collectively, the Arrow Pharmaceuticals empire is touted to be worth more than $3 billion, and could be up for an IPO or a huge acquisition as it continues to grow.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>This article was first published by</em> SBO Financial.</p>
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<p>For just about one week every April, the glitz and glamor of the luxury watch world descends on arguably its home base, Geneva, for Watches and Wonders 2025. While other watch shows exist globally, it seems the planet’s finest watchmakers save the best of the best for Switzerland. Experts predicted a sporty turn for the likes of Rolex, along with a “Neo-Vintage Renaissance,” and the results so far are a bit all over the board: Rolex debuted a luxe sports watch, GMT complications have been paired with skeletonized dials, and the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak has gotten a fresh revamp. While many of these are merely wish list-worthy, the simple fact remains: These are the coolest horological masterpieces from Watches and Wonders 2025 (so far).</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked in ‘Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50’</h2>
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<p>The deep, rich blue of the “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” shade as created by Audemars Piguet actually dates back to the early 1970s, but here, it gets a modern reworking surrounding an astoundingly cool open-worked movement and dial design. Its self-winding Calibre 3132 movement is about as intricate as it gets, with the price tag to match. <em>$101,100</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rolex Land-Dweller</h2>
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<p>Rolex has been an industry benchmark rather than a challenger brand of sorts for years, so when the company decides to put its own spin on an elegant sport-meets-dress watch, the results are definitely eye-catching. The all-new Rolex Land-Dweller comes in crisp 40mm and 36mm editions, each featuring a retooled “Flat Jubilee” bracelet and tasteful design. <em>From $13,900</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Panerai Luminor Perpetual Calendar GMT Platinumtech</h2>
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<p>Panerai’s watches are trusted by the likes of the Italian Navy SEALs and global sailing outfits worldwide, so innovation in bold fashion is top of mind for the luxe horologist. Its latest ode to the timeless Luminor has a bit of everything going for it, from the use of a proprietary alloy in its design to its main highlight, a semi-skeletonized sapphire dial and a GMT movement thrown in the mix, for good measure. Bells and whistles aplenty make this watch truly special among a slew of Watches and Wonders releases. <em>$67, 600</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bell &amp; Ross BR-03 Black Ceramic Skeleton</h2>
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<p>Bell &amp; Ross reinvents the tool watch again, lending a skeletonized design to its signature square case design. The lightweight ceramic timepiece was “heavily inspired by the technical purity and functionality of aviation,” as all Bell &amp; Ross watches tend to be. For monochromatic style that’s anything but boring, trust Bell &amp; Ross<em> $6,700</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tudor Black Bay 58 Master Chronometer</h2>
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<p>Tudor watches don’t cut any corners: Its Black Bay has earned  “a reputation as an enthusiast’s favorite,” the company notes, and the watch industry at large seems to agree. But Tudor went to the workshop, so to speak, and tinkered with its inner make-up, retrofitting the Black Bay 58 with Master Chronometer certification to go along with its 39mm case size and a vivid burgundy bezel insert and dial. Don’t worry: Its 65-hour power reserve and manufacture Calibre MT5400-U movement still get the job done alongside a stylish new look. <em>$4,600</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hublot Big Bang Unico in Water Blue Sapphire</h2>
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<p>Hublot shook up the watch world two decades ago with the debut of the Big Bang, an impressive feat in the world of luxury sport watches to this day. And then, about a decade ago, Hublot introduced colored sapphire fabrication to its most famous silhouette, resulting in 2025’s special-edition take on the Big Bang. It’s a toast to two decades of what the company calls “the first truly iconic watch of the 21st century.” <em>$138,000</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber Tourbillon Skeleton XPL</h2>
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<p>IWC pilot’s watches are tailormade to take to the skies, but even that lofty mantle gets an impressive update with the latest edition of the Big Pilot’s Watch. Handsome and intimidating, proprietary SPRIN-g PROTECT technology defends its tourbillon construction against shocks, while its mechanics are visible through skeletonized plates, bridges and rotor.</p>
<p>A Ceratanium case and crown pair nicely with a black patterned rubber strap in ultra-sleek, bold fashion. And although the price is enough to make you look twice, it’s no typo: The latest from IWC should prove worth every penny. <em>$185,000</em></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Gabrielle Union shares her everyday beauty routine, revealing her highly sought-after skin care secrets. As she removes her retainer, —she reflects on how her complexion has changed over the years. Shop this beauty routine U Beauty The Mantle Skin Conditioning Wash: Thayers Witch Hazel: PCA Skin Pore Refining Treatment: Babe Original Babe Lash Essential Lash [&#8230;]</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Offshore gets a green ceramic update (above a black ceramic middle case) and a tri-tone design. 150 years of illustrious timekeeping from Audemars Piguet will surely bring with it a fair share of surprise luxury watch releases from the horologist, and the new Royal Oak Offshore Self-winding Chronograph is the latest to join the [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>150 years of illustrious timekeeping from Audemars Piguet will surely bring with it a fair share of surprise luxury watch releases from the horologist, and the new Royal Oak Offshore Self-winding Chronograph is the latest to join the roster.</p>
<p>The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is prized and distinctive enough in its own right (witness the recent Royal Oak x KAWS timepiece, for instance), and the Royal Oak Offshore plays off that lineage while retaining a “beefier, heavier and bolder” look, watch experts note. Since its introduction in the 1990s, the watch experts at Bob’s Watches note that the Royal Oak Offshore has “successfully carved out its space in the luxury watch landscape,” making it a fitting choice for an anniversary-centric timepiece.</p>
<blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGvc6pqtg9H/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"><p>To toast 150 years of Audemars Piguet, the Royal Oak Offshore gets a green ceramic update (above a black ceramic middle case) and a tri-tone design with eye-catching sub-dials. The dial itself (offset by 18-carat white gold hour-markers) boasts a dark green “Méga Tapisserie” finish, and the bezel, pushers and crown receive a shot of deep green.</p>
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<p>Equally notable is the textured dark green leather strap, finished with contrast stitching (a black rubber strap is also offered, for those who prefer a more minimal touch). But what’s most notable about the latest AP watch (other than its eye-popping $58,400 price tag) is its bold case shape, 43mm case size and 40-jewel Calibre 4401 movement.</p>
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<p>The self-winding movement features a power reserve of 70 hours, as Audemars Piguet notes this “sportive wristwatch presents a bold three-toned design combining black and green ceramic.” As to that distinctive combination, the watchmaker also notes that textured dial “strikingly echoes these hues for a robust yet harmonious design.” With a suitably elevated price tag to match, the latest Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore hints at even bigger things to come from the Swiss watchmaker as it nods to years of timekeeping excellence.</p>
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