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Caitlyn Taylor

Bio: Caitlyn Taylor is a graduate from Calvin University where she received a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. With a long time passion for video games, TV, and movies, Caitlyn took to journalism as a way to understand the ins and outs of her favorite industries. Caitlyn is ecstatic to join the NYC Tastemakers team, with the hopes of improving her skills as a writer and broadening her experience.
Female Model

Tess Holliday

Female Model of the Month for October 2026 Photo by Jean_Nelson from Deposit Photos Facebook X-twitter Instagram Tiktok Bio Gallery Bio Ryann Maegen Hoven, aka Tess Holliday, is an influential American plus-size model and makeup artist. Born in Laurel, Mississippi, Holiday’s modeling career began in 2011 when Torrid accepted and ...

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Artist

Macklemore

Artist of the Month for October 2026 Photo by Featureflash from Deposit Photos Facebook X-twitter Instagram Youtube Spotify Mouse-pointer Bio Video Bio Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, aka Macklemore, is a popular American rapper. Born in Seattle, Washington, Macklemore gained an interest in music at the young age of six, writing his ...

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Photographer

Nathan Celestin

Photographer of the Month for October 2026 Instagram Mouse-pointer Bio Gallery Bio Nathan Celestin is an American photographer. Born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, Celestin has a seven-year career in photography. His range includes fashion shows, formal events, street and sports photography, and more. Celestin places innovation and reliability ...

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Make Up Artist

Avani Gregg

Make Up Artist of the Month for October 2026 Photo by Image Press Agency from Deposit Photos Facebook Instagram Youtube Tiktok Bio Gallery Bio Avani Kiana Gregg is an American influencer, actress, and makeup artist. Born in Brownsburg, Indiana, Gregg became known for the beauty and makeup-related content she posts ...

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Author

Taylor Jenkins Reid

Author of the Month for October 2026 Photo by Image Press Agency from Deposit Photos Facebook Mouse-pointer Instagram Bio Trailer Bio Taylor Jenkins Reid is a notable American author. Born in Maryland and raised in Massachusetts, Reid only developed an interest in literature during high school. Following her graduation from ...

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Top 5

Top 5 Songs for October 2026

As Autumn deepens, there has been no shortage of great hits that vibe with this season. From spooky, melancholic tracks to pop anthems, there are plenty of fall tracks to heighten the autumn experience. Listed below are just five of the many songs we think readers might enjoy listening to ...

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Fashion Designer

Calvin Klein

Fashion Designer of the Month for October 2026 Photo by SharpShooter from Deposit Photos Facebook X-twitter Instagram Youtube Bio Gallery Bio Calvin Richard Klein is an American fashion designer. Born in the Bronx, New York City, Klein began his pursuit of fashion after high school, when he enrolled in the ...

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Male Model

Giuseppe Giofre

Male Model of the Month for October 2026 Photo by Image Press Agency from Deposit Photos Facebook Instagram Bio Gallery Bio Giuseppe Giofre is an Italian model, dancer, and choreographer. Born in Gioia Tauro, Calabria, Italy, Giofre began his venture into the arts as a child in dance, specifically ballet. ...

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Flashback Artist

Dolly Parton

Flashback Artist of the Month for October 2026 Photo by bossmoss from Deposit Photos Facebook X-twitter Instagram Youtube Tiktok Bio Video Bio Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean, aka Dolly Parton, was an influential American singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman. Born in Pittman Center, Tennessee, Parton would go on to become one ...

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New Artist

Emei

“New” Artist of the Month for October 2026 Photo by Featureflash from Deposit Photos Facebook Mouse-pointer Instagram Youtube Tiktok Spotify Bio Video Bio Emily Li, aka Emei, is a Chinese-American singer-songwriter. Born in New Jersey, Emei gained an interest in music at the young age of nine. Her musical skills ...

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Beauty

Is Mochi Skin Replacing the Glass Skin Trend?

​Korean beauty has established a decent foothold in Western beauty markets and online trends. That said, trends from other cultural beauty industries, particularly those from Japan, are gaining ground. The Mochi skin is just one of many Japanese beauty trends gaining interest within Western online beauty spaces, and it doesn’t ...

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Latest News

DoorDash Settles With New York City In $131.5M Settlement

The Californian app-based food delivery company DoorDash recently settled $131.5 million with New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) following an investigation into the company underpaying its New York City workers. This follows lengthy claims by the city and the Mamdani administration against delivery companies like DoorDash ...

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