The Bureau V/BYCO presentation during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014 was held at Dillion Gallery on September 5, 2013 in New York City.

Remember the old rule about brushing your hair 100 strokes before bed to promote healthy, shiny hair? Despite the fact that such a thing has been disproven over the years, some people continue to reach for the brush as the solution. But according to the American Academy of Dermatology, brushing may be part of the problem.

Most of us can’t fathom starting the day without that traditional cup of coffee or caffeinated tea. Caffeine shakes off the mental cobwebs, gives us a boost, and sets us up for a productive day. Or does it? Consuming too much caffeine can lead to what some doctors call a “caffeine dependence”—and some experts believe it’s no different than any other addiction to stronger substances like drugs and alcohol. We asked Behavioral Health expert Dr. David Sack about the dangers of caffeine dependence. AM: How […]

Have you ever been out on a date having a great time or in a meeting receiving great news but the look on your face is sheer agony? Shoes play a very important part in our life. Not only do they protect our feet or enhance an outfit, shoes play a part in how we look and can oftentimes mislead others on how we feel.

Photographed by Ash Gupta for 838 Media Group
Model – Mila Kali
Makeup/Hair – Inara Lopetaite-Akin, Jyoti Nair, Vanessa Venancio, Janelle Wright
Post Production – Hanne Clarke
Style – Jordan Swain, NAILA Styling (Natalia Diakova)

Khari Santiago is a Rapper affiliated with Def Squad and cutting edge originality. Jeff Linett captures his essence the the lens of his camera for The Statement.

Beauty companies continue to blur the line between professional makeup formulas and tools and those meant for the average consumer. Once upon a time, you needed special access to score the goodies that professional makeup artists tuck away in their massive kits. Now, a simple internet search is about all the “access” you’ll need to make up like a pro.