Easy, breezy, beautiful: Sara Cwynar’s ’Covergirl’ and the political economy of color
The 16mm short film investigates the relationship between color, cosmetics, and social capital.
Sarai Mari’s dewy ode to the humble snail
In this beauty story: the glossy glam of snail slime, straight from the source.
In North Korea, contraband mascara is a weapon of resistance
Why black market beauty products from South Korea are a threat to the authoritarian regime.
Isamaya Ffrench’s 5 favorite ‘beauty’ books: romance, recipes, and Carl Jung
The British makeup artist tells Document about the books that shaped her progressive sense of beauty.
‘Fades and Braids,’ the short film exploring Asian identity through hairstyles
FAR–NEAR, a cross-cultural book series aimed at broadening perspectives of Asia, launches its second issue with a short film about hair and heritage.
Paul Hanlon’s 6 favorite beauty looks from the Fall 2019 shows
Hair stylist Paul Hanlon takes Document backstage to see his creations for the Fall 2019 shows at Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Lacoste, Chloé, and Paco Rabanne.
Anthony Turner’s 6 favorite beauty looks from the Fall 2019 shows
Anthony Turner, a regular Document contributor, takes us through his favorite Fall 2019 shows: No.21, Ann Demeulemeester, Missoni, Erdem, and Rochas.
Holli Smith’s 7 favorite beauty looks from the Fall 2019 shows
The hair stylist takes Document backstage to showcase her favorite creations for GmbH, Acne Studios, Kenzo, Eckhaus Latta, Proenza Schouler, and Helmut Lang.
Lauren Parsons’s 6 favorite beauty looks from the Fall 2019 shows
Parsons takes Document on her fashion week rounds, sharing her highlights at Grace Wales Bonner, Camper, Moncler x Simone Rocha, and Bottega Veneta.
Thomas de Kluyver’s 6 favorite beauty looks from the Fall 2019 shows
The make up artist drew inspiration from late 90s proms, a punk Oliver Twist, and Japanese cosplay.
Shades of Skin: class warfare and indigenous pride in Mexico City
Why is what is beautiful to some cultures considered unattractive in others? In this series, Document investigates ideas of beauty, class, and race around the...
Shades of Skin: exploring the complex history of colorism around the world
Why is what is beautiful to some cultures considered unattractive in others? In this series, Document investigates ideas of beauty, class, and race around the...
Document’s friends and contributors share their holiday beauty must-haves
As 2018 comes to a close, Document is asking friends and contributors what items they have their eye on, and what their hopes are for...
How Peter Philips created the cyborg-chic looks at Dior Men’s
Dior's Makeup Creative & Image Director discusses the Tron-inspired grooming he created for the Dior Men's Pre-Fall 2019 show in Tokyo.
If knowledge is power, then coders like Fereshteh Forough and Barbara Liskov will inherit the earth
Two women helping to lead the tech sector towards greater diversity and inclusion discuss the power of code to advance women from America to Afghanistan.
Eugene Souleiman is the visionary behind the ethereal hair in Jil Sander’s latest collection
The hairstylist discusses his embrace of creative spontaneity, the importance of positive collaborations, and why he doesn't search for inspiration in books.
What Will Take the Place of Beauty?
Document alum Max Hirschberger sets the unlikely against the traditional in this web-exclusive editorial.
“Dior: The Art of Color”
The French house celebrates 50 years of beauty with a new anthology.
Celebrating Hairstylist Guido’s New Book With Raquel & Kameron
Supermodel Raquel Zimmermann talks to legendary hair stylist Guido Palau about meditation, inspiration, and his new Rizzoli book, Hair: Guido.
The ‘comb master’ Didier Malige on his storied career in hair—and why Camilla Parker-Bowles is his dream client
With stylist Joe McKenna, Malige covers the beginning of his career at Carita, his love for cats, and why spontaneity is the most important ingredient...
