Alexandra Pauly

2 weeks ago | thecut.com | Alexandra Pauly

Photo-Illustration: by The Cut; Photos: Getty Images For more of the Cut’s favorite fashion, beauty, and home finds, sign up for the weekly Cut Shop Newsletter. It hit me as soon as I boarded: an unmistakable mix of cotton candy, hot metal, and heady jasmine. Someone on my flight was wearing Baccarat Rouge 540, the unapologetically loud perfume by Maison Francis Kurkdjian that began going TikTok-viral in 2021. Everyone could smell it.

2 months ago | highsnobiety.com | Alexandra Pauly

A$AP Rocky is adding a new role to his already stacked résumé: creative director of Ray-Ban. The move marks a first for the eyewear giant, whose Wayfarer and Aviator frames have remained pop-culture classics since the brand's inception in 1936. According to a press release issued on February 21, A$AP Rocky is the first to hold this title at Ray-Ban. “I’ve always admired Ray-Ban’s ability to stay true to its roots while constantly evolving,” Rocky said.

2 months ago | highsnobiety.com | Alexandra Pauly

Welcome to Face Value, Highsnobiety’s monthly guide to the best new beauty products and the brands behind them. New year, new products. After a short break courtesy of the holidays, we're back with the latest and greatest from our favorite beauty brands. From Pat McGrath's "porcelain doll" face mask to Frédéric Malle's new special edition fragrance, these are the January beauty drops worth adding to cart.

Jan 23, 2025 | highsnobiety.com | Alexandra Pauly

Haven't moved on from Maison Margiela's Spring 2024 Couture show? You're not alone. Since Jonh Galliano's collection took the world by storm nine months ago, Pat McGrath — the legendary makeup artist who turned the show's models into glamorous "porcelain dolls" — has been working on bringing the otherworldly look to your living room. On Thursday, Pat McGrath Labs unveiled Glass 001, a peel-off mask with an ultra-lacquered, glossy finish.

Jan 15, 2025 | highsnobiety.com | Alexandra Pauly

Chopova Lowena — the English-Bulgarian design duo beloved for their punkish, whimsical designs — is expanding into beauty with a new fragrance line. Announced on Wednesday, the collection pays homage to plants, herbs, and smells that are a part of Bulgarian culture. As Chopova Lowena co-founder Emma Chopova told British Vogue, the idea for the line actually came from her father, who is Bulgarian.