Before we dive in, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for rocking with this column all year long — for reading, sharing, reflecting, and letting these little monthly edits become part of your rhythm. Creating Elevate & Illuminate has been one of my greatest joys, and knowing you return each month to journey with me means more than words can hold. As we close out 2025 together, I hope this final edit feels like a soft exhale, a gentle celebration, and a reminder that you are never walking your path alone.
This November, visionaries, connoisseurs, tastemakers, and creators will gather at Isimi Lagos in celebration of their breathtaking Polo Festival and the evolution of African luxury.
It’s a month of soirées, soft lights, and celebrations. Between the glamour and the rush, remember to go steady.
October’s Elevate & Illuminate presents the opportunity to embrace the gentle freedom of being exactly who you are.
This piece is a deeply personal reflection on grief, memory, and fatherhood through the lens of the acclaimed debut film.
Vitamin C is one of the most popular ingredients in skincare formulations — and for good reason! These are the best Vitamin C products of 2025.
Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani, the trailblazing designer behind one of the world’s most enduring luxury brands, has died at age 91, his fashion house confirmed today.
In September, I want us to dance through whatever comes our way, embracing the unstoppable groove that guides us into all the beautiful possibilities ahead.
This is why hyaluronic acid deserves a spot on every skin routine! Plus, the best products of 2025.
Ayra Starr’s “Hot Body” is the song of the summer for hot girls, and it pleases me greatly!
