Posts made in April 2023

JEAN GREY × WOLVERINE

ULTIMATE JEAN GREY AND WOLVERINE REKINDLE THEIR SPARK ON RUSSELL DAUTERMAN’S ULTIMATE INVASION #1 COVER!

Check out an all-new cover for Jonathan Hickman and Bryan Hitch’s revolutionary ULTIMATE INVASION series, kicking off on June 21!

Could the Ultimate Universe be returning? That’s the question on every fan’s mind as they gear up for this summer’s blockbuster comic series, ULTIMATE INVASION! Crafted by two of the comic book industry’s most innovative and exciting creators, writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Bryan Hitch, ULTIMATE INVASION will present the bold next chapter for the Ultimate Universe and beyond. The four-issue saga begins when the Maker, who has been living on Earth-616 since the destruction of the Ultimate Universe, hatches a plan to destroy—or perhaps rebuild—this universe, and the Illuminati must reunite to stop him at all costs!

To celebrate this potential return to the groundbreaking characters and stories of the Ultimate line, X-Men superstar Russell Dauterman has drawn a stunning variant cover spotlighting the Ultimate versions of Jean Grey and Wolverine! The cover depicts the fiery pair taking a breather after destroying a Sentinel before getting ready for their inevitable next battle for mutantkind.

Check out the cover now and stay tuned in the coming weeks for more ULTIMATE INVASION news. For a special sneak peek at the issue, pick up FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2023: SPIDER-MAN/VENOM #1 at your local comic shop on May 6! For more information, visit Marvel.com.

SARAH KATE ELLIS × TIME100

GLAAD PRESIDENT & CEO SARAH KATE ELLIS WILL SHOW ALLYSHIP FOR TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY IN CUSTOM CHRISTIAN SIRIANO FEATURING COLORS OF THE TRANSGENDER FLAG AT TIME100 GALA

Ellis is featured on the TIME100 list of the most influential people of 2023

LGBTQ advocacy organization GLAAD is excited to share fashion credits for Sarah Kate Ellis, GLAAD’s president & CEO, during her appearance at tonight’s TIME100TIME100 Gala. Ellis was named to the 2023 TIME100, TIME’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

As seen in the sketch below, Ellis will show her allyship for transgender people in a custom suit and pant ensemble by Christian Siriano which incorporates the colors of the transgender flag, light blue, light pink and white.

“Allies to transgender people need to be vocal, visible, and to call out extremists and media figures who are working overtime to harm transgender people and spread lies about who they are,” said GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. “As a woman and a mom, I believe every young person, including transgender youth, should be able to grow up knowing that they’ll be treated fairly and equally.”

“Working with Sarah Kate for this event was an honor. We wanted a look that was powerful and strong, but still elegant, so we created a gorgeous custom suit honoring the trans flag, which features white, pink, and blue. It’s a power suit with meaning,” said designer Christian Siriano.

Yesterday, Ellis spoke at the TIME100 Summit alongside iconic labor leader and civil rights advocate Dolores Huerta during a panel entitled ‘How to Build a Movement’ moderated by CNN”s Abby Phillip. Other LGBTQ leaders who appear on the TIME100 list this year include: Brittney Griner, Imara Jones, Sam Altman, Thom Browne, Jerrod Carmichael, Steve Lacy, Aubrey Plaza and Wolfgang Tillmans.

SARAH KATE ELLIS at TIME100 gala wearing CHRISTIAN SIRIANO in support of transgender via 360 MAGAZINE.

PRIDE EXHIBIT

MARIETTE PATHY ALLEN AND CULTURE LAB LIC ANNOUNCE PAIR OF PRIDE EXHIBITIONS, JUNE 1-JULY 30.

“BREAKING BOUNDARIES: 50 YEARS OF IMAGES” HIGHLIGHTS THE GROUNDBREAKING WORK OF MARIETTE PATHY ALLEN, FEATURING PHOTOGRAPHS OF GENDER-EXPANSIVE PEOPLE AND RELATIONSHIPS IN THE LIGHT OF EVERYDAY LIFE.

“BREAKING MORE BOUNDARIES,” A GROUP EXHIBITION RELATING TO MARIETTE PATHY ALLEN INCLUDING INVITED ARTISTS ZACKARY DRUCKER AND JESS T. DUGAN, FEATURES ART THAT DISPLAYS THE TRANSFORMATIVE VALUES AND PERCEPTIONS OF INCLUSIVENESS THAT ARE EMBODIED IN MARIETTE’S WORK.

Mariette Pathy Allen has been photographing the transgender community for almost 50 years. Through her artistic practice, she has been a pioneering force in gender consciousness, contributing to numerous cultural and academic publications about gender variance and lecturing worldwide. From June 1 to July 30 (opening on the evening of June 3 from 6-9pm), Culture Lab LIC will celebrate Mariette’s work with the exhibition Breaking Boundaries: 50 Years of Images alongside another exhibition with work by other artists inspired by, or in the spirit of, Mariette’s work titled Breaking More Boundaries. The latter will feature invited artists Zackary Drucker and Jess T. Dugan.

These exhibitions are part of Culture Lab LIC’s celebration of Pride Month and are curated by Orestes Gonzalez and Jesse Egner. There is currently an open call for submissions to Breaking More Boundaries. Interested artists should submit art that displays the transformative values and perceptions of inclusiveness that are embodied in Mariette’s work. Mediums accepted: photography, painting, sculpture, mixed media. No video or film work. Applications are open now through April 15. Submission page here. Selected artists will be announced on April 19. Jurors: Mariette Pathy Allen, Orestes Gonzalez, Jesse Egner. Culture Lab LIC is located at 5-25 46th Avenue, LIC, NY 11101. Phone: (347) 848 0030.

Most of the photographs featured in Breaking Boundaries: 50 Years of Images were made in the US. Also included within the exhibit is a section on transgender women in Cuba and Spirit Mediums (who may be women, gay men, transgender, or non-binary) in Burma and Thailand.

Books by Mariette Pathy Allen and several of the other artists will be available for purchase at the opening and throughout the exhibition.

Mariette Pathy Allen: “The importance of this exhibition in this retrograde, evil political climate, can’t be exaggerated. We hope that by presenting transgender and non-binary people as relatable, caring, and creative, we can help to dispel the misinformation and fear of gender and sexual non-conforming people. I am very grateful to the Culture Lab LIC’s Plaxall Gallery for giving me the opportunity to have this retrospective of some of my work on gender variance.

At the suggestion of Culture Lab LIC, Orestes Gonzalez, Jesse Egner, and I embarked on creating an Open Call to find other artists doing work that relates in some way to my long-term travels with gender-expansive people. I began to form this exhibition by inviting two young and highly-accomplished artists, Zackary Drucker and Jess T. Dugan, whose portraiture of strong, courageous people reminded me of some of the heroic people I photographed over the years who led the way to greater freedom of expression. I feel these artists’ love for the people they photograph is similar to mine. Orestes, Jesse, and I are waiting excitedly to see what treasures the open call brings!”

More about Mariette Pathy Allen:

Mariette Pathy Allen is a photographer of transgender, genderfluid, and gender variant communities, as well as other continuous series such as Birth and Families, Flowers and Fantasy, and Scapes. Allen’s earliest portfolios contain images taken in New Jersey and Philadelphia, People with art, and modern dance. In 1978, on the last day of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Allen met Vicky West, a trans woman she befriended and through whom she was first invited to Fantasia Fair, a transgender conference where she would serve as official photographer. She traveled across the US to many other transgender conferences, participated in political activism, and worked for the Transgender Tapestry magazine. She continues to pursue the work of photographing, interviewing, and advocating on behalf of gender-nonconforming people.

Allen is the author of four books that have brought visibility to transgender communities across the world including Transformations: Crossdressers and Those Who Love Them (1989), The Gender Frontier (2004), TransCuba (2014), and Transcendents: Spirit Mediums in Burma and Thailand (2017). She has made dozens of slide presentations to a variety of groups, participated in radio and television programs, and been a consultant and still photographer for films. Allen’s work is included in numerous collections, both public and private, and has been exhibited internationally. Her work is being archived by Duke University’s Rare Book and Manuscripts Library and the Sallie Bingham Center for Women’s Studies. Allen is based in New York City and is represented by CLAMP.

More about Jess T. Dugan:
Jess T. Dugan (American, b. 1986) is an artist whose work explores issues of identity through photography, video, and writing. Dugan’s work has been widely exhibited and is in the permanent collections of over 50 museums throughout the United States. Dugan’s monographs include Look at me like you love me (MACK, 2022), To Survive on This Shore: Photographs and Interviews with Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Older Adults (Kehrer Verlag, 2018) and Every Breath We Drew (Daylight Books, 2015).

More about Zackary Drucker:
Zackary Drucker is an independent artist, filmmaker, and cultural producer. She has performed and exhibited her work internationally in museums, galleries, and film festivals including The Baltimore Museum of Art, the Whitney Biennial 2014, MoMa PS1, Hammer Museum, Art Gallery of Ontario, MCA San Diego, and SF MoMA, among others. Drucker is an Emmy nominated producer for the docuseries This Is Me, and was a producer on the Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning Amazon show Transparent. The Lady and The Dale, her directorial debut for television, premiered on HBO in 2021. Her follow-up project with HBO, The Stroll, won a Special Jury Award: Clarity of Vision, at Sundance 2023. Her standalone directorial feature QUEENMAKER will be released on Hulu in May.

More about Culture Lab LIC:
Culture Lab LIC is a 501(c)(3) formed to be the arts and culture umbrella for Western Queens. We present local, national, and international art of all genres, while supporting New York artists and other nonprofits by providing space, resources and a sense of community. Operating out of a 12,000 square foot converted warehouse, Culture Lab LIC hosts two fine art galleries, an 80 seat theater, classroom space, an 18,000 square foot outdoor venue, and a robust residency program. Culture Lab LIC is dedicated to upholding, equity, diversity and inclusion across all our platforms.

Mariette Pathy Allen: Official Site / Instagram
Culture Lab LIC: Official Site / Instagram
Jess T. Dugan: Official Site / Instagram
Zackary Drucker: Official Site / Instagram
Orestes Gonzalez: Official Site / Instagram
Jesse Egner: Official Site / Instagram

LIDS × PLAYBOY

Lids has teamed up with Playboy for another stylish collaboration.

Following the launch of Lids’ first collection with Playboy in October, the Lids x Playboy SoCal/Vice collection is a battle of the coasts with blue, white, and red headwear and apparel highlighting Southern California pride while black, blue, and pink headwear and apparel showcases Miami pride. It’s a classic tale of east versus west with fashionable headwear and apparel emblazoned with the iconic Playboy bunny motif.

Some items in the collection include:

Lids x Playboy SoCal Reversible Bucket Hat – $34.99
Lids x Playboy SoCal Foam Trucker Hat – $29.99
Lids x Playboy SoCal Basketball Shorts – $90
Lids x Playboy SoCal Mesh Button Down Jersey – $100
Lids x Playboy Vice Bucket Hat – $34.99
Lids x Playboy Vice Foam Trucker Hat – $29.99
Lids x Playboy Vice Basketball Jersey – $100
Lids x Playboy Vice Basketball Shorts – $90
Lids x Playboy Vice Mesh Button Down Jersey – $100

Just in time for summer – the collection is a must-have for your next sports outing, running errands, or elevating your everyday look. The collection is now available at Lids retail locations and on Amazon.

Davido – Timeless Tour

Gearing up for one of the summer’s hottest Afrobeats events, American-born Nigerian singer, songwriter, and producer Davido returns to the road in North America on the much-anticipated “TIMELESS TOUR” produced by Live Nation Urban (excluding DC, produced by Duke Concept).

Taking over the U.S. this summer, the two-week run launches on July 1 in Washington, D.C. at the Capital One Arena, rolls through arenas in Houston and Chicago, and concludes on July 15 in Toronto, Canada at the Budweiser Stage. This tour finds him in arenas everywhere, making for his biggest North American jaunt yet. Not to mention, he’ll be pulling out all the stops with production and the set in support of his acclaimed 2023 album, Timeless.

A special artist presale goes live on April 26 at 10am local time through April 28 at 9am local time. Promoter presales follow on April 27 at 10am local time through April 28 at 9am local time. General on-sale commences on April 28 at 10am local time. Tickets will be available HERE. See below for the full confirmed itinerary.

Be on the lookout for more from Davido in 2023.

DAVIDO SUMMER 2023 TOUR DATES

Saturday, July 1 / WASHINGTON DC / CAPITAL ONE ARENA*

Friday, July 7 / HOUSTON TX / TOYOTA CENTER

Saturday, July 8 / CHICAGO IL / CREDIT UNION 1 ARENA

Thursday, July 13 / BOSTON MA / MGM MUSIC HALL AT FENWAY

Saturday, July 15 / TORONTO CAN / BUDWEISER STAGE

*Produced by Duke Concept.

ABOUT DAVIDO

Davido (born David Adedeji Adeleke) has cemented his position as a global force within music. The American born, Nigerian raised Afrobeats icon Davido’s has amassed over 2 billion streams and over 1 billion video views across his 11-year career. The most followed Afrobeats artist across social media, Davido has been a forerunner in connecting the world to Afrobeats and vice versa. Breaking records in 2019 with hit singles “If”, “Fall”, “FIA”, the tracks marked the beginning of the adoption of Afrobeats Stateside, and saw the artist pick up awards and nominations accordingly.

In 2023, Davido released his fourth studio album, Timeless, continuing to break global records for an African artist, streaming over +133M in its first week. The Nigerian superstar’s “Timeless” had the most first-day streams ever for an African album on Apple Music. Timeless became Davido’s highest charting project debuting at #2 on Billboards World Music chart and immediately produced three top charting singles from the project; the + 23M tik tok smash, ‘Unavailable’ which debuted at #8 on Billboard’s Afrobeats chart and ‘Over Dem’ which debuted at #10 and following closely behind ‘Feel’ at #11.

In 2022 global superstar Davido was handpicked by FIFA to lead their 2022 World Cup Soundtrack “Hayya Hayya (Better Together)”. Career milestones have also included two sold out shows at London’s O2 Arena, headlining AfroNation around the globe and closing the 2022 World Cup with a performance seen by over 250 million viewers. His third studio album, 2020’s A Better Time, the critically acclaimed follow up to his 1.2 billion streaming 2019 release A Good Time.

ABOUT LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

Live Nation Urban (LNU) is a partnership with Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s leading live entertainment company. Specifically focusing on Hip-Hop, R&B and Gospel, LNU builds platforms, events, and festivals globally and develops dynamic content strategies based upon the live properties created. Live Nation Urban considers itself the most powerful source for live urban music. For additional information, visit www.livenationurban.com.

ABOUT DUKE CONCEPT

Duke Concept is a renowned entertainment company based in the USA, providing exceptional event production, promotion, and execution services across North America and the Caribbean.

Founded in 2013, Duke Concept has emerged as a leader in the Afrobeat concerts, Touring and Live event space over the years. With its commitment to delivering unparalleled value and experiences to its clients, Duke Concept continues to set new standards in the entertainment industry. Other Services include; artist development, management, and brand consulting services.

The Greenest Computer Brands of 2023

Striving to be environmentally conscious in every area of your life might feel easier in some places than in others. When it comes to food, for example, options such as eating less meat make a starting point feel quite obvious. However, when it comes to technology, the guidance is much murkier due to the obscurity of how much damage any given brand might actually do.

What about computer brands, then? It’s not enough to purely opt for the computer brand that is going to have the least negative environmental impact, as you still need it to function as you want it to; otherwise, you’re going to end up buying another one – exacerbating the issue.

Lenovo

Through various marketing pushes, such as their ThinkPad brand, Lenovo has made a name for itself as being reliable for both work and leisure. However, is that enough? Well, by perusing through their own annually published sustainability report, you can see for yourself. Many think quite highly of them in this regard through the results that they put out, and the transparency that comes along with that.

So, while they might be considered sustainable enough, is it good enough for what you want? Well, as stated previously there is a lot of utility on display here for both work and personal use. What about something like gaming, or playing the variety of games at jackpotcitycasino.com? For handling the visual output of the various slot games available here, you’ll need a suitably powerful device, and if gaming is your priority, there is a whole range of Lenovo laptops that can suit your needs just fine, allowing you the smooth and fluid gaming experience you’re looking for.

Apple

Things get difficult when digging into these topics. However, due to the source of information. For example, while some sources might cite Apple as being one of the more environmentally conscious of the big computer brands, others might be quick to point out that this megacorporation naturally produces an enormous number of emissions. So, who do you believe?

Some might want to look at the output of carbon in relation to the size of the business to get a better sense of how they compare to other brands, but others will want to simply move away from them entirely. This can be complicated, however, by the consistent quality that Apple products hold for some people, which might lean you towards some sources more than others.

Acer

With the release of the Acer Aspire Vero, this brand has made a conscious effort to tie its environmental approach to the products themselves. Being relatively affordable, ecologically minded, and of a high enough quality to often go recommended by professional outlets, this might be a quick choice for a consumer. However, once again, the purpose is important. Gaming might not be something that is always at the forefront of this device’s intentions, though in modern times, that can be offset by researching various cloud gaming options in order to allow yourself more flexibility in that regard.

Jackson Wang – Cheetah

Singer and performer Jackson Wang has released his latest single “Cheetah,” following his exhilarating performances at this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The track’s lively, jazz-infused rhythm is produced by Jacob Ray (NIKI, Rich Brian, and Alison Wonderland) and MAX (Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd). Listen to “Cheetah” here and watch the accompanying music video, directed by Jackson Wang and Sean Lew, here.

Jackson achieved a breakthrough moment during his Weekend One set at Coachella by bringing on board R&B sensation Ciara for an unexpected performance of “Slow” and joining her for a performance of “1, 2, Step.” The collaboration garnered high praise from Rolling Stone called it “the surprise duo we never knew we needed.” Following his performance, Jackson trended #1 on Twitter’s worldwide trends. Watch the performance footage here .

Jackson achieved a significant milestone in his career at this year’s Coachella, making history for the second time as the very first Chinese solo artist to perform his own set. In 2022, Jackson was the first-ever Chinese solo artist to perform on the main stage as part of 88rising’s ‘Head In The Clouds Forever’ set. He will return to the stage this weekend to showcase his extraordinary talent as a live performer. For information, visit https://www.coachella.com/.

Jackson will kick-off the North American dates for his first-ever tour as a solo act MAGIC MAN World Tour, this Wednesday, April 26th in Los Angeles at the Shrine Expo Hall. The limited six-city tour will stop in San Francisco and Chicago, then wrap up on May 11th in New York at the Barclays Center. Later this year, Jackson will embark on additional dates across South America. See below for a complete list of tour dates. For more information, visit tour.jackson-wang.com.

Jackson Wang 2023 Tour Dates

April 23 – Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival – Indio, CA

April 26 – Shrine Auditorium – Los Angeles, CA

April 28 – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium – San Francisco, CA

April 30 – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Arena – Vancouver, BC

May 4 – Wintrust Arena – Chicago, IL

May 6 – Coca Cola Coliseum – Toronto, ON

May 15 – Escapaco Unimed – Sao Paulo, BR

May 18 – Movistar Arena – Buenos Aires, AR

May 22 – Movistar Arena – Santiago, CL

May 25 – Arena CDMX – Mexico City, MX

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Reebok Recreational Activities

Across four iconic Reebok footwear models, the pack mixes earthy colors and high-quality materials like wool, hemp, twill, and corduroy with nostalgic patterns like tie dye, bandana, paisley, and florals to celebrate the freethinkers, wanderers, and adventurers of then and now.

A groovy alteration of Reebok’s brand wordmark ties the collection together, while a mix of materials, colors, and patterns tell a story unique to each shoe:

Nano X3 (IE4106, $160): This sun-bleached take on Reebok’s industry-best trainer features an all-over tie dye print, earthy color pops on the midsole and outsole, and a glow-in-the-dark outsole.

Pump TZ (IE4105, $180): This west coast inspired version of the iconic Pump basketball shoe fuses patchwork and patterns of ’70s grunge with retro ’90s sport style.

Beatnik (IE1956, $130): Inspired by ‘baja’ hoodies of the ‘60s, this bohemian take on Reebok’s comfy sandal presents a heavy knit upper with patterned webbings, grounded by a gritty speckled outsole.

LT Court (IE1954, $110): Earthy granola materials and patterns – and a tearaway tongue detail – make up the upper on this version of Reebok’s ‘80s court model, seated atop a gritty speckled outsole.

Classic Leather (IE4104, $100): Inspired by harem patchwork pants, this ‘hippie’ take on the historic Classic Leather features a bold mix of corduroy, washed denim, paisley and groovy prints like tie dye and bandana for a design that’s nostalgic and open minded.

Reebok’s “Recreational Activities” sneaker collection is available beginning April 1 from Reebok.com and select retailers.

Reebok Recreational Activities Sneaker Collection via 360 MAGAZINE.

A CELEBRATION OF HYPER-LOCAL BIODIVERSITY

Named after an endangered Incan root vegetable, Mauka is an ode to the bounty of Cusquenian cuisine and its diverse produce, from the Andean mountains to the Amazon rainforest. At its core, Pía León‘s vision is to preserve Peruvian culture, transcending local gastronomy, curating moments to learn and experience the true root and origin of Andean cuisine.

Together with local farmers and artisans, Pía and her team continue her culinary legacy, incorporating Cusco’s history and biodiversity into the restaurant’s DNA, with menu items such as grains from the Andean plateau with pumpkin cream and beef cheek cooked at a low temperature, Urumbamba giant corn, Pampa yuyo, and smoked caiguas. Weaving past, present, and future together, the menu curates unforgettable culinary experiences at the heart of the once capital of the Incan empire, using distinctive flavours from forgotten tropical and mountainous crops.

“Through my work, I aim to preserve and showcase the megadiversity of my country,” she says. ” I am thrilled to share my vision in Cusco at Palacio Nazarenas. Each region has its own ingredients, each with different tones and nuances, providing a clear identity and history. Mauka continues in the same vein, representing the natural meeting of Peruvian art, biodiversity, and cuisine.” says Pía León.

To accompany the dishes, a curated list of wines has been selected from local high-altitude vineyards. Cocktails are made with distillates developed by Mater, which aims to explore, register, and interpret Peruvian megadiversity. These include Q´aqe, a bitter made with 26 herbs and roots and foraged at 4,000 MASL (metres above sea level), and an Amazonian Spirit, made with a selection of fruits and botanicals from the local rainforest.

NATURAL CRAFT AND ELEGANT HISTORY

Mauka’s interiors have been curated to delight the senses, taking a step closer to the local land and people who keep culinary traditions and food of provenance alive. Guests are immersed in more than just food – natural lighting enhances the Andean Lenga wood and volcanic stone finishes, while the smooth texture of natural fabrics using botanical inks by local artists. The calm, relaxed interiors are further enhanced by a soundtrack recorded in nature with instrumentals composed by Peruvian artists. Tactile, handmade copper cutlery and pastel coloured ceramic plates – designed by the acclaimed chef and inspired by local crafts – welcome guests to each table.

AN EPICUREAN HOTSPOT IN THE ANDES

The day-to-day running of the kitchen is led by talented Head Chef Leonel Almanza. The Cusco native, who specialised in culinary arts, joined Palacio Nazarenas’ kitchen team in 2015. Leonel is now in charge of executing, and deepening his knowledge of Andean gastronomy and its diverse produce.

Mauka aims to introduce diners to a thoughtful vision of Cusco, where they can immerse themselves in a pleasant dining experience, surrounded by a sensory understanding of place, landscape, and the peoples of the Peruvian Andes.

The restaurant offers an à la carte menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with ingredients sourced from extreme altitudes around lagoons, forests, valleys, and the origins of the Amazon River.

Palacio Nazarenas, a former 17th-century convent in the heart of Cusco, is home to original architectural features such as colonial frescoes with 21st-century elegance, inca walls, and an important collection of Cusco paintings.

Fragrance brands that are affordable
for students

Looking at and smelling good is an essential part of any student’s day-to-day life. However, with limited budgets, it can be challenging to find fragrance brands that fit within your budget. When it comes to fragrances, many high-end designer brands offer sophisticated fragrances that would be perfect for a college student’s lifestyle.

However, fragrances such as famous samples from Jo Malone, Gucci, or Dior, although highly sought after, can be highly-priced and not always affordable for most students who are budget-conscious. Fortunately, there are plenty of affordable fragrance options available that are perfect for students whilst still maintaining high quality.

Zara Fragrances

Firstly, Zara Fragrances has a diverse range of fragrances that contain various notes and scents. The brand offers a range of self-scents that cater to every person’s taste preference. Zara’s fragrances are perfect for students who love to explore different scents and experiment with their style. The fragrances are also long-lasting, making them
a practical and affordable choice.

H&M Fragrances

Secondly, H&M is another popular favorite when it comes to affordable fragrances for students. Their fragrance range features a variety of fresh and fruity perfumes that cater to many people’s tastes. The price point is budget-friendly and an excellent option for students who are looking for a high-quality fragrance that does not cost a lot of money.

The Body Shop

The Body Shop is also another great option to consider for budget-friendly fragrances. Their fragrances are made from high-quality natural ingredients that are gentle on the skin and long-lasting. With a range of floral, fresh, and earthy fragrances to choose from, there is something for everyone with this brand. The Body Shop also offers their fragrances in eco-friendly and recycled packaging, making it a fantastic budget-friendly option for those who
are environmentally conscious.

Bath and Body

Fourthly, Bath and Body works have been around for years and are well-known for their fragrances. The brand boasts a great selection of budget-friendly fragrances that appeal to a wide variety of people. Each fragrance has its unique composition, ranging from light and fruity to earthy and rich tones. The fragrances are perfectly
designed to cater to every mood.

Paco Rabanne

Finally, Paco Rabanne’s fragrances are not as budget-friendly as the other brands mentioned. However, they still cater to college students who might be looking for more luxurious fragrances on a budget. Paco Rabanne’s fragrances have a wide variety of scents ranging from sweet fruity fragrances to provocative and alluring fragrances that make it a great addition to any student’s fragrance collection.

In conclusion, having a signature fragrance is a way to stand out, and there are plenty of choices out there for students, even on a budget. Whether you prefer luxurious or fresh, fruity or woody scents, there are plenty of budget-friendly alternatives to high-end designer fragrances. These budget-friendly brands offer great quality at an affordable price, making them ideal for college students. So, go ahead and choose a scent that complements your personality and wear it proudly without breaking the bank!0