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Music of My Life: NOMELON NOLEMON, the Next J-pop Sensation

For decades, the Japanese music industry has driven innovation and brought unique sounds into the global limelight. In recent years, however, the country has birthed a motley group of artists and performers, who are reshaping Japan’s sonic identity. NOMELON NOLEMON is one such music act gearing up for international success. Consisting of Vocaloid producer tsumiki and singer-songwriter MIKIMARIA, the J-pop duo is crossing borders and breaking boundaries with an eclectic sound that merges energeti...
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Fashion Is Our Protest: How Latinos Turn Getting Dressed Into Resistance

Fashion is a barometer of the times. In recent months, trends have been (both correctly and misguidedly) used as indicators of recession and the rise of conservatism. Now, Latinos are making style statements as a form of resistance.

As a powerful tool of expression, fashion often reflects the spirit of the times and societal sentiment. Beyond its basic use as a form of cover, throughout history, clothing has served as a means of conveying thoughts and beliefs. It is no wonder that clothing has...
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Designer Dossier: OUMA Creates Heirlooms of the Future

Beijing-born, Canada-based designer Ou Ma reimagines romanticism through her namesake bridal and eveningwear label OUMA. Founded in 2017, when Ma relocated from New York to Vancouver, the brand exists at the convergence of modernity and timeless elegance. Her designs, informed by her Chinese heritage, her education at one of New York’s top schools, and her experience at U.S. heritage brands, merge craftsmanship, cultural nuance, and storytelling. To name a few, Korean superstar Jisoo, Bling Empi...
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What Does Bad Bunny Smell Like? Fans Finally Solved the Mystery of His ‘PERFuMITO’

Bad Bunny fans rejoice! The boricua singer’s fragrance mystery has finally been solved. His go-to product? Le Labo’s Thé Matcha 26, a cult eau de perfume well-loved by connoisseurs and the fragrance-enthusiast community online.

Internet detectives deciphered the enigma after watching Benito’s SNL performance on May 17. Fittingly, the discovery occurred as he performed his hit, “PERFuMITO NUEVO” (New Perfume), with Rainao. Hawk-eyed fans and fragrance content creators didn’t miss the moment Beni...
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Fashion’s Power Players Are Mostly Men. These Women Are Flipping the Script

In 2025, much of the conversation around fashion has focused on the industry’s gender gap. The recent shuffling of creative directors at major fashion labels has shed light on the lack of women, especially women of color, leading fashion brands at the top level.

Despite being an industry that caters to women and heavily relies on their workforce, fashion’s boardrooms and C-suites are still male-dominated. As per a report published in 2018 by McKinsey & Company, “fewer than 50 percent of well-kn...
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Atsuko Okatsuka's guide to Los Angeles

We spoke to comedian Atsuko Okatsuka, LA local and star of the upcoming Hulu comedy special, Father, to get to the heart of this dynamic city. "My story with LA started with a surprise," says Okatsuka, whose comedic TikTok skits shot her to internet acclaim during the Covid-19 pandemic. "My grandmother brought me [to LA] from Japan when I was eight years old. It was supposed to be just a vacation visit. Then we stayed for over 20 years. I grew up near Sawtelle, which is lovingly known as Little...
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A White Lotus actor's guide to Thailand

Today, the country's cultural influence has reached nearly every industry, from fashion to sports to entertainment. For a prime example, look no further than the highly anticipated third instalment of HBO's series The White Lotus, which premiered 16 February 2025. Following successful stopovers in Hawaii and Italy, season three features Thailand as its latest lush backdrop for intrigue and social satire. The islands of Koh Samui and Phuket are the main filming locations (with a smattering of sce...
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Harleen Kaur Is Bridging Cultures Through Fashion

Fashion designer Harleen Kaur Chhabra launched her eponymous brand after a shopping trip to India. Merging traditional clothing with Western inspirations wasn’t obvious at a glance. However, realizing that a segment of people — herself included — were looking for versatile clothing options for traditional events, encouraged her to embark on the entrepreneurial journey. Her namesake brand is now one of New York’s referents for IndoWestern fashion, a clothing style that bridges East and West. Hono...
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Words of Women: Melizza Jaune Tanpoco is Reinventing Pearl Luxury with Jaune Pearls

Whether they are entrepreneurs, businesswomen or creatives, women play a pivotal role in shaping the fashion and beauty landscape. In our series “Words of Women,” EnVi highlights the achievements, goals and journey to success of women in the fashion and beauty field. Celebrating Women’s History Month, EnVi spotlights Filipina businesswoman Melizza Jaune Tanpoco, head of pearl luxury brand Jaune Pearls.Inspired by her mother’s lifelong fascination with jewelry and her parents’ entrepreneurial spi...
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Meet Gilbert Estrada, the MUA Behind Becky G’s Most Iconic Looks—Yes, That Eyeliner Too

Gilbert Estrada — best known as Makeup by Gilly among beauty enthusiasts — became his friends’ go-to makeup artist when he was still in high school. Today, Estrada is Latina powerhouse Becky G’s favorite beauty collaborator. (If you need proof, look no further than Hulu’s documentary series, Faces of Music. The third episode follows Becky G, Estrada, and hairstylist Glen Oropeza as they reflect on some of her career-defining beauty moments.)

But long before Estrada worked his magic on celebrity...
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‘Latinas Should Always Highlight Our Culture’: Mimy Succar Becomes the First Peruvian Woman to Win a Grammy—This Is Her Story

Although she has called the United States home for decades, Peruvian-Japanese singer Mimy Succar hasn’t looked away from her heritage and musical roots. On February 2, when Mimy and her son Tony Succar were awarded the Grammy for Best Tropical Latin Album, she proudly shouted out her home country. “This is for Peru and my father,” she said in her acceptance speech.
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Birthright Ban and ICE Raids? Latinas Share ‘Red Cards’ Resources to Protect Families

Donald Trump arrived in office promising​​ an immigration crackdown. Swearing to continue the groundwork he laid during his first period, Trump rolled out executive orders to revise current immigration policies. Among his first actions were ending birthright citizenship—an order temporarily halted by a federal judge in Seattle—and declaring a national emergency at the southern border.

Before stepping into his new role, the president’s border czar, Tom Homan, announced large-scale immigration ra...
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Elie Saab Celebrates His Longstanding Career With “The 1001 Seasons of Elie Saab”

Lebanese fashion designer Elie Saab celebrated his couture Maison’s 45th anniversary with a festival-style runway at Riyadh Season 2024. The event was a stunning display of the couturier’s work, unfolding in front of a star-studded guest list that included A-listers such as Lebanese singer Elissa, Turkish actor Hande Erçel and American actor Kelly Rutherford, among many others.A one-of-a-kind event designed exclusively to celebrate Saab’s career, “The 1001 Seasons of Elie Saab” featured performa...
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The Puma Speedcat: Reviving Puma’s Best-Selling Sneaker - EnVi Media

It’s official! The Puma Speedcat is the hottest sneaker in town. Earlier this year, Puma refreshed this brand classic with the release of the OG Speedcat sneaker. The 2024 re-launch was widely successful, with global tastemakers endorsing the shoe and elevating it to must-have status. Everyone who’s anyone in fashion has jumped on the Puma Speedcat bandwagon, from celebrities such as Troye Sivan, Dua Lipa and Emily Ratajkowski to Asian Pacific icons like Rosé, Win Metawin and Heart Evangelista....
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Artist Spotlight: The World Hasn’t Seen Anything Like Rising Star Chicocurlyhead  - EnVi Media

Most stories worth sharing start with a serendipitous moment. For Panama-born, Atlanta-raised singer Chicocurlyhead, the pivotal occasion happened when a friend invited him to record music at his place. Chico — who had fully dedicated his time and energy to pursue soccer until that moment — can recall that day in detail. A few years down the road, Chicocurlyhead has established himself as one of the world’s most promising music acts. Effortlessly blending hip-hop, R&B, pop and Latin sounds, his...
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