Mary Cleary
Mary Cleary is a writer based in London and New York. Previously beauty & grooming editor at Wallpaper*, she is now a contributing editor, alongside writing for various publications on all aspects of culture.
Latest articles by Mary Cleary
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The essential products for your autumn beauty routine
From candles created by anonymous collective of fashion designers to a cult French hair care brand, we break down the best beauty launches for your autumn beauty routine.
By Mary Cleary Published
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‘Scripted’ is a new book that explores the dark side of beauty photography
Photographer Alex Black’s images explore and subvert contemporary definitions of beauty – take a peek inside her new book
By Mary Cleary Published
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Setchu unveils minimalist fragrances that smell like river fish and tatami mats
The brand led by celebrated young designer Satoshi Kuwata unveils a range of five fragrances that combine Japanese and Western influences
By Mary Cleary Published
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Legendary hairstylist Guido Palau launches shampoo and conditioner with Zara
Guido Palau’s new haircare line for Zara features products designed for various hair types
By Mary Cleary Published
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What the Wallpaper* editors are looking forward to at fashion week, from blockbuster debuts to rising stars
The Wallpaper* style team pick their highlights from the upcoming fashion month, a definitive season as the industry’s major players start their latest chapters, beginning in New York tomorrow
By Jack Moss Published
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Can this perfume really make you more attractive?
Vyrao’s two new fragrances use neuroscience to enhance feelings of attraction
By Mary Cleary Published
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Pat McGrath sets a new standard for luxury in beauty with La Beauté Louis Vuitton
The fashion house has launched its long-awaited debut beauty line, spearheaded by legendary make-up artist Pat McGrath
By Mary Cleary Published
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The world’s best swimwear brands, according to Wallpaper*
From architectural precision to a sense of ease and luxury, our comprehensive guide to the world’s best swimwear brands – for both men and women – will help you find the perfect beach attire this summer
By Mary Cleary Published
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Horace’s new men’s scent is the linen shirt of the fragrance closet
Vetiver Primavera, the new fragrance from men’s grooming brand Horace, is casual but elegant, says Wallpaper’s Mary Cleary – a citrussy scent for summer
By Mary Cleary Published
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Loewe’s latest perfume smells like the start of spring, with notes of blossoming violet
Loewe’s Casa De Campo perfume, the latest in its Un Paseo Por Madrid collection, pays tribute to the city of Madrid in bloom
By Mary Cleary Published
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‘Ranger’: documenting ‘the first female conservation ranger programme in East Africa’
‘Ranger’, a new film set in Kenya’s Maasai homeland, tells the story of 12 women who became East Africa’s first all-female anti-poaching unit
By Mary Cleary Published
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A guide to the best fashion stores Milan has to offer
As Milan Fashion Week arrives in the city today (25 February 2025), Wallpaper* picks the must-visit Milan fashion stores – from hidden vintage hangouts to concept spaces and big-name boutiques
By Mary Cleary Published
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The creative mind at work: a century of storyboarding at Fondazione Prada
Fondazione Prada’s 'Osservatorio, A Kind of Language: Storyboards and Other Renderings' features some of the most celebrated names in cinema working from the late 1920s up to 2024
By Mary Cleary Published
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The world’s best denim brands, according to Wallpaper*
From heritage brands to luxury names and independent innovators, our comprehensive guide to the world’s best denim brands helps you find the perfect pair of jeans
By Mary Cleary Published
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How to use a gua sha and find the stone best suited to you
Acclaimed facialist Su-Man Hsu shares everything you need to know about how to use a gua sha
By Mary Cleary Last updated
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Is this the future of fine dining? Culinary creative studio We Are Ona offers food for thought
The Wallpaper* Design Awards 2025 honour culinary creative studio We Are Ona, whose avant-garde pop-ups are turning the fine dining experience into an art form
By Mary Cleary Published
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Incorp brings together the work of Sissel Tolaas and Panconesi in three unique fragrances
Collaborative fragrance project Incorp was founded by Kira Lillie, bringing together the work of artist Sissel Tolaas, jewellery designer Marco Panconesi and more
By Mary Cleary Published
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‘It’s the new band T-shirt’: Why movie merch took over fashion in 2024
2024 was the year that the movie tee became the new band T-shirt, with fashion labels both established and emerging creating merch collections inspired by cinema, from Challengers’ viral ‘I Told Ya’ tee to the rise of Hagop Kourounian’s @directorfits. Reporting for Wallpaper*, Mary Cleary finds out why
By Mary Cleary Published
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Hangover recovery kit: bounce back from festive celebrations
From liver-saving drops to vegan Berocca, our hangover recovery kit has everything you need to get back on an even keel
By Mary Cleary Last updated
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Trying a mushroom-powered Herbar facial at the world’s first CBD and adaptogenic spa
Mushroom-powered facials by Herbar have arrived at the world’s first CBD and adaptogenic spa in the Schloss Zermatt. Mary Cleary steps inside
By Mary Cleary Published
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APOC’s secret London pop-up is a curiosity shop of weird and wonderful fashion
Offbeat fashion emporium APOC’s London pop-up opens in time for the holiday season, offering the work of more than 70 avant-garde designers – most of which you won’t find elsewhere – in a secret location
By Mary Cleary Published
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‘If someone says no, you’re talking to the wrong person’: how make-up artist Marcelo Gutierrez created his own universe in New York
Fresh from publishing his first book ‘Nothing Precious’, Marcelo Gutierrez speaks with Mary Cleary about his friends, collaborators and making it as a young creative in New York City
By Mary Cleary Published
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Political statements and punk rock: a David King retrospective highlights the colour of post-war culture
‘David King Publications 1977–2019’ in San Francisco is a retrospective of the graphic designer’s small press publishing projects, zines, and wider work
By Mary Cleary Published
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The world’s best knitwear brands, according to Wallpaper*
From luxury powerhouses and centuries-old heritage mills to disruptive up-and-comers, our comprehensive guide to the world’s most covetable knitwear brands has something for every taste this winter
By Mary Cleary Published
