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Ida Dahl

Ida Dahl explores minimalist style, thoughtful wardrobes, and the small design choices that make a piece last.

Senior Correspondent

Independent editorial contributor focused on minimalist fashion, personal style, thoughtful wardrobes, design.

Articles by Ida Dahl

Shopper reading the fine ingredient panel on a skincare carton in daylight

From August 1, EU perfume labels name nearly 80 more allergens

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Photojournalistic scene of a modern packaging line with unbranded shampoo bottles

Henkel's packaging push shows where your shampoo bottle goes next

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Macro close-up of unbranded clinical serum pump head with droplet

Obagi Medical is in play — and clinical skincare is the prize

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Two women testing skincare together at a sunny home table in South America

Natura is doubling down on Latin America — and rewriting the door-to-door playbook

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Photojournalistic scene of a quiet beauty flagship aisle without people

83 beauty deals in one quarter — what the M&A surge means for your shelf

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Infographic comparing outfit registers built from three foundation shoes

Where an outfit actually starts: an argument for the shoes

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Woman in black wool coat and silk scarf walking past a stone wall

Texture contrast: the styling tool that works when color can't

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Close-up of a gray waistcoat layered over a white shirt on a wooden hanger

The third piece: the rule that finishes a basic outfit

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Three friends standing together wearing high, medium, and low contrast outfits

Contrast levels: the quiet dial that changes any outfit

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Close-up of an open shirt collar and single gold chain against a plain coat

Negative space: what to remove so an outfit can breathe

Ida Dahl