Are consumers choosing wellness over designer goods? Explore NielsenIQ's 2026 beauty and wellness insights and what they reveal about modern luxury.
Does a $40 shampoo really perform better than an $8 bottle? Clèco looks beyond luxury packaging to examine the ingredients, formulations, and what actually matters when choosing a shampoo.
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are increasingly part of the beauty conversation—but their presence doesn’t automatically mean a product is harmful. We unpack what the research actually says, why exposure matters and how ingredient transparency can help you make more informed choices.
Discover why 2026 is the year of the bob, from celebrity-approved cuts to modern styles, and why everyone is ready to make the chop.
Aida Touré, founder of Texture, is rethinking underarm care by asking a simple question: why don’t we treat our underarms like skin? In Part I of REFRΛME, she shares the personal experience behind Texture and her vision for beauty beyond the face.
Collagen is everywhere in beauty—but putting collagen on your skin and supporting the collagen already beneath it are two very different things. Shiseido’s research offers a smarter way to understand what your skincare is actually doing.
Miu Miu’s Miutine smells like strawberries, brown sugar and rebellion. But beneath the sweetness is a bigger story about how fashion is redefining femininity—less polished, less performative and no longer interested in being traditionally “sexy.”
Seoul isn’t simply creating the beauty products the world wants next. From skin diagnostics to clinics and increasingly personalized retail, the city may be building the blueprint for how beauty will work everywhere.
Long before refillable packaging and minimalist beauty became the industry's standard, Prada and designer Karim Rashid imagined a radically different future for skincare. More than 25 years later, the beauty world is finally embracing the ideas they introduced.
You invested in cashmere, only to notice pilling after the first wear. Does that mean poor quality? Clèco examines why expensive sweaters pill, what fibre labels reveal, and how to recognize knitwear worth investing in.
Chicago’s emerging fashion scene took center stage at The Fit Check Designer Showcase + Mixer in collaboration with MOOD. Clèco takes you inside an evening of independent design, creative expression, and community.
What if your favorite garment could evolve with you? London designer Patrick McDowell is rethinking luxury through repair, redesign, and heirloom fashion—offering a new perspective on what makes clothing worth keeping.
From Zara to COS, is tailoring inexpensive clothing worth the extra cost? Discover which alterations make a difference, when to skip them, and the three-question rule for making smarter wardrobe investments.
At Collina Strada Fall 2026, deadstock fabrics and alternative materials became part of the design language. What if fashion’s waste isn’t the end of a garment, but the beginning of something new?
New York Fashion Week is officially fur-free. But removing fur is only the beginning. Clèco examines what the policy reveals about fashion’s larger material problem.
At a CEW × NielsenIQ event in Chicago, a surprising consumer preference put wellness ahead of designer purchases. With vitamins and supplements leading the conversation, Clèco explores what this shift reveals about modern luxury, beauty, and what consumers believe is worth investing in.
You wake up feeling rested, but your Oura Ring or Apple Watch says otherwise. How much should you trust your sleep score? Clèco examines what sleep trackers actually measure, where they fall short, and when tracking your health becomes another source of stress.
Everyone wants to lower cortisol—but cortisol isn’t the enemy. Here’s what the stress hormone actually does, why “cortisol face” isn’t a diagnosis, and what to know before buying into the cortisol-lowering wellness boom.
For years, douching has been a common part of intimate preparation for many gay men. Now, a new wave of wellness is asking a different question: could a fiber-rich routine support the body from the inside out? Clèco explores the science behind gut health, modern intimate care, and the changing definition of what it means to be clean.
For years, the perfect wellness morning looked the same: green juices, smoothie bowls, and supplement-filled countertops. Today, the conversation is changing. The new approach to breakfast is less about what looks healthy and more about what supports energy, fullness, and long-term wellness.
Seven brands in heavy rotation in health-conscious households. One Cléco investigation. The findings range from packaging contamination to label gaps—and the pattern across all of them is the same: marketing conveys the certainty that supply chains cannot always deliver.
Forget almond mom. In 2026, the butter mom has taken over — and she's not just cooking with real ingredients. She's dismantling the diet culture her generation inherited, one meal at a time.
Heidi Klum transformed into a giant replica of her own severed hand for Halloween 2026. But behind the viral spectacle was special-effects artist Mike Marino and his team at ProRenFX. Clèco explores the craftsmanship, creativity, and engineering behind one of Halloween's most extraordinary transformations.
The holiday season is becoming more personal. From intimate dinner parties to meaningful gifts, discover why less elaborate celebrations are gaining appeal.
Better sleep, slower mornings, restorative food and fewer screens. Six Senses isn’t just selling luxury travel—it’s selling a way of living people increasingly want to recreate at home.
Despite endless notifications, group chats, and social media feeds, many adults report feeling lonelier than ever. The answer may lie in the disappearance of the "third place"—the community spaces that once helped people form friendships, build belonging, and feel connected.
A home does not need a full renovation to feel expensive. With the right mix of lighting, texture, and thoughtful styling, you can create a space that looks elevated, calm, and beautifully curated without spending a fortune.
From toxic ingredients to skin bleaching, body ideals to Sephora tweens — five beauty documentaries that named the problem before the culture caught up, and what that conversation looks like today.
