For her cover story, Ovia Reflex takes Special Sense inside her world, from picking up a camera at six years old to building a career as a fashion, celebrity, and lifestyle photographer. She speaks on the influence of Lagos, Nigeria, on her creative perspective, the discipline behind her growth, and the care she brings to …
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Welcome to the first issue of Special Sense Magazine. We are an international fashion & beauty publication celebrating art and unique storytelling. Here, we showcase designers, artists, and voices that inspire, challenge, and impact our culture. With over 100 pages of carefully curated images and thoughtful articles, this issue brings together stories across couture, beauty, …
The 2026 Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala took place on February 7 at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, bringing together leaders from fashion, entertainment, media, and business in support of economic equity for Black-owned businesses. Founded by Aurora James in 2020, the Fifteen Percent Pledge began as a call for major retailers to commit at least …
By: Sahra Mohamed After watching Barbie, I found myself reflecting deeply on whether the film truly captured the essence of feminism in today’s society. The movie touched on critical issues like sexism and the importance of showcasing educated women. Midway through the film, I noticed a shift in the narrative, women were portrayed as using …
By: Sahra Mohamed Imagine working on a $1000 painting for a client and finding out your boss was compensated instead. What if you were inappropriately touched by the client while working on this painting? In the fashion world, models, photographers, makeup artists and more, face many challenges in an unregulated industry. Unlike actors, they’re not …
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