Another year has come and gone, and with it were a bunch of beauty, style, relationship, wellness and pop culture articles that we seriously loved putting together for you. Thank you for reading!
Because we’re all about convenience, we’ve put your 10 fave 29Secrets articles in one place, so you can take a look back on what you were reading (and we were writing) throughout 2024 with ease. You’re welcome!
Without further ado… Here are the 10 most read articles that were published on 29Secrets this year:
10. Where Is Kate Middleton?: A Timeline Of The Royal Drama
Let’s kick things off with Kate-gate. If you were on the internet earlier this year you were probably aware that Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, was at the centre of public controversy for her absence from the public spotlight.
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9. THE STORY OF: Yves Saint Laurent’s Opium Perfume
Coming in at number nine? A look back at the history of Yves Saint Laurent’s Opium, which has repeatedly sparked controversy with its perceived endorsement of drug use and its highly sexualized advertisements.
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8. Here’s How Pat McGrath Created The Porcelain Doll Makeup At The Maison Margiela Couture SS24 Show
John Galliano’s Maison Margiela’s spring/summer 2024 couture show in Paris stunned the world in January—and it was in no small part due to the magic created by legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath. The internet went into a frenzy after models walked the runway under a full moon by the Seine resembling perfect porcelain dolls with impossibly glowy skin, stunning eyeshadow, penciled-in brows, and bold lips.
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7. Oscars 2024: Carey Mulligan Wore A Recreation Of A 1951 Balenciaga Gown… Here’s More On The Original
Carey Mulligan stunned on the red carpet at the 96th annual Academy Awards in March wearing an elegant sleeveless black gown by Balenciaga with matching full-length opera gloves. The strapless gown with its sweetheart neckline was cinched in at the waist for a form-fitting silhouette and featured a dramatic mermaid skirt, which flared out at the knees with a scalloped hem to reveal a white tulle petticoat peeping at the base.
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6. Miley Cyrus Wore A Gold Maison Margiela Gown Made Of 14,000 Safety Pins At The 2024 Grammys
Miley Cyrus turned more than a few heads when she walked the red carpet at the Grammy Awards in February wearing an intricately crafted gold gown by John Galliano for Maison Margiela. Her look, styled with gold velvet Tabi split-toe heels (a pair created by Christian Louboutin for Maison Margiela), was constructed entirely from safety pins.
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5. THE STORY OF: Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers From The Wizard Of Oz
Coming in at number five is the history of Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers. Read on to learn more about the original shoes described in L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz book (they weren’t red!), how the prop helped introduce Technicolor to the masses and where every single pair ended up. There’s even a crazy story with a mobster involved…a crime that has only just recently been solved.
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4. Us Weekly: “So You’re Brad Pitt”
Coming in at number four: In June Brad Pitt appeared on the cover of Us Weekly alongside the words, “Why his kids turned against him.” The headline stems from the news that daughter Shiloh Jolie dropped “Pitt” from her last name, representing yet another moment that’s come to define the “heartbreaking rift” between them.
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3. 25 Years Ago 10 Things I Hate About You Came Out, And The World Was Forever Changed
March 29 marked the quarter century anniversary of 10 Things I Hate About You. One contributor wrote: “You’d think this would make me feel old, but instead, it will once again transport me back to the 13-year-old I was…”
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2. A Look Back At All Of Gia Carangi’s Vogue Covers
Our runner up? Gia Carangi appeared on the April 1979 issue of British Vogue, the April 1979 and August 1980 issues of Vogue Paris, the August 1980 issue of American Vogue, and the February 1981 issue of Vogue Italia. Here’s a look back at all five of her Vogue covers.
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1. Everything You Need To Know About The Vintage Mugler That Zendaya Wore To The Dune: Part Two World Premiere
Our most read article of the year was our viral piece on Zendaya and her vintage Mugler that she wore to the Dune premiere. In February Zendaya, with a helping hand from stylist extraordinaire Law Roach, shut down the sand carpet at the world premiere of Dune: Part Two in London with a jaw-dropping ensemble from Thierry Mugler’s fall/winter 1995 haute couture collection.
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