Despite its rapid expansion in the UK, TK Maxx has long been one of the least desirable locations on the high street. But with its new celebration of individuality, its commitment to the consumer and its editorial-style media, TK Maxx is finally ahead of the high street curve.

As beauty brands connect more with their consumers, Beauty For All is L’Oréal’s attempt to make itself more accessible by turning away from a super glam aesthetic. But do we really want brands to abandon unobtainable glamour for more humble, emotive and ‘real’ visual tropes?

In a bid to boost sales for Valentine's Day, American Apparel’s NYC SoHo branch adorned its mannequins with faux pubic hair, unmissable behind sheer panties. The message:au naturelis best. But is it anything more than a PR stunt?

More than 60% of women believe social media is influencing today’s definition of beauty, more than magazines, film or music. But with Instagram filters and self-editing becoming the norm, what does this mean for those who are less than picture-perfect? And is actual authenticity a thing of the past?