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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.
Make Up ArtistPast

Michael Anthony

Make Up Artist of the Month for December 2025 Instagram Bio Gallery Bio Michael Anthony is a German-American makeup artist. Born in Frankfurt, Germany, Anthony grew up in various places in the US due to his parents being army officers. He first worked for Ariana Grande back in 2020 as ...

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Female ModelPast

Ashley Graham

Female Model of the Month for December 2025 Facebook X-twitter Instagram Tiktok Mouse-pointer Bio Gallery Bio Ashley Graham Ervin is an American model and television host. Growing up in Lincoln, Nebraska, Graham began modeling at the age of 12 and eventually signed with her first modeling agency, Wilhelmina Models, in ...

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Male ModelPast

Luka Sabbat

Male Model of the Month for December 2025 X-twitter Instagram Tiktok Bio Gallery Bio Luka Sabbat is a French-American actor and model. Born in Manhattan, New York City, Sabbat grew an interest in the fashion world at a young age and got his career started in high school when he ...

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PastPhotographer

Ben Shirai

Photographer of the Month for December 2025 Facebook Instagram Bio Gallery Bio BEN SHIRAI was born in Dallas, Texas where he studied film at the University of North Texas. The TV and film industry brought Ben to New York City in 2008 where he’s been working as a freelance photographer, ...

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PastReggaeton Artist

Jowell & Randy

Reggaeton Artist of the Month for December 2025 Facebook Instagram Youtube Spotify Bio Playlist Bio Jowell & Randy are an influential Puerto Rican reggaeton music duo. The duo first met at a reunion party in the early stages of their respective music careers. Both were inspired by other music duos ...

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Latin ArtistPast

The Marias

Latin Artist of the Month for December 2025 Facebook X-twitter Instagram Youtube Spotify Bio Nobody New Bio The Marías is a popular American indie pop band. Formed in 2016, the band currently consists of María Zardoya, Josh Conway, Jesse Perlman, and Edward James. The band debuted with the 2017 EP ...

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Fashion

Has AI Fully Cemented Itself Within The Fashion Industry?

​Artificial intelligence has rapidly been on the path of integrating with nearly every industry in recent years, and the fashion industry is no exception. Despite the outcry from many within its consumer base, fashion brands have shown no hesitation in incorporating AI in their business practices. This is likely due ...

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Beauty

Are More People Turning To Food For Skincare?

​As the beauty industry rapidly merges skincare with makeup products, more and more customers are looking for alternative ways to maintain healthy skin. While spending money on skincare products and medical procedures has grown increasingly more common, some customers would rather not break their bank. ​Recent trends have seen internet ...

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Fashion

Will More Museums Follow The MET’s Upcoming Fashion Exhibit

​A new exhibit centered around fashion is heading to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) this coming spring. While fashion has been deeply intertwined with art and society throughout the ages, there have been far fewer times that fact has been celebrated. ​The MET’s Costume Art exhibition is said to ...

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Theater

Could The Paranormal Activity Stage Play Popularize Horror Stage Productions?

​A new stage play adaptation of the Paranormal Activity franchise has garnered considerable online interest. Paranormal Activity is a new stage play revolving around an original story set within the infamous horror franchise. ​The play follows the couple James and Lou as they move into a London apartment when strange ...

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Beauty

Will K-Beauty Continue To Thrive In the US?

​Korean beauty products have seen a noticeable rise not only in the United States but in other Western countries in recent years. Unsurprisingly, the popularity of Korean media, including K-pop and K-dramas, amongst younger generations has likely facilitated interest in various Korean products. ​This has led to a market for ...

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Fashion

Fashion May Become A Major Reason for Travel for Tourists

International travelers have had various popular reasons for going overseas. For many, it can be for work, to fill a bucket list, for leisure, or for medical reasons. That said, recent trends have seen younger generations going on international trips for fashion tourism. While fast fashion dominated physical shelves and ...

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