/* CSS Reset & RippleHire System Variables */
    *, *::before, *::after {
      box-sizing: border-box;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
    }

    :root { --font-brand: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', -apple-system,  BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif; --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif; 
      /* RippleHire Signature Brand Colors */
      --rh-purple-deep: #240a42;
      --rh-purple-primary: #7b3ff3;
      --rh-purple-dark: #8724ce;
      --rh-purple-brand: #7b2cbf;
      --rh-blue-accent: #1c8bff;
      --rh-blue-light: #4884fd;
      --rh-lilac-bg: #f8f5ff;
      --rh-lilac-card: #f3e8ff;
      --rh-lilac-border: #e5dcfa;
      --rh-lilac-border-subtle: #ede4ff;
      
      --color-pure-white: #ffffff;
      --color-text-dark: #1f1b24;
      --color-text-muted: #666170;
      --color-text-subtle: #8e8899;
      --color-surface-white: #ffffff;
      
      --gradient-brand: linear-gradient(135deg, #8724ce 0%, #7b3ff3 50%, #1c8bff 100%);
      --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(135,36,206,0.92) 0%, rgba(123,63,243,0.85) 50%, rgba(28,139,255,0.75) 100%);
      --gradient-badge: linear-gradient(135deg, #7b3ff3 0%, #1c8bff 100%);
      
      --card-radius: 14px;
      --card-radius-sm: 10px;
      --btn-radius: 10px;
      --shadow-soft: 0 4px 24px rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.08);
      --shadow-card: 0 8px 30px rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.06);
      --shadow-hover: 0 12px 36px rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.14);
      
      --header-height: 68px;
      --drawer-width: 320px;
    }

    html {
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
      font-size: 16px;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
      -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
      background-color: var(--rh-lilac-bg);
      color: var(--color-text-dark);
      font-family: var(--font-body);
    }

    body {
      min-height: 100vh;
      overflow-x: hidden;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    /* Accessibility focus rings */
    a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible, label:focus-visible {
      outline: 2px solid var(--rh-purple-primary);
      outline-offset: 2px;
    }

    img {
      max-width: 100%;
      height: auto;
      display: block;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       PURE CSS MOBILE MENU & TOGGLES (NO JAVASCRIPT)
       ============================================================ */
    .menu-checkbox {
      position: absolute;
      left: -9999px;
      opacity: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .mobile-menu-backdrop {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background: rgba(36, 10, 66, 0.6);
      backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
      opacity: 0;
      visibility: hidden;
      transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.3s;
      z-index: 100;
    }

    .mobile-drawer {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      bottom: 0;
      width: min(85vw, var(--drawer-width));
      background-color: var(--color-pure-white);
      color: var(--color-text-dark);
      transform: translateX(-100%);
      transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
      z-index: 101;
      overflow-y: auto;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      box-shadow: 4px 0 30px rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.18);
      border-right: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
    }

    .menu-checkbox:checked ~ .mobile-menu-backdrop {
      opacity: 1;
      visibility: visible;
    }

    .menu-checkbox:checked ~ .mobile-drawer {
      transform: translateX(0);
    }

    .hamburger-icon {
      display: inline-flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      width: 22px;
      height: 16px;
      cursor: pointer;
    }

    .hamburger-bar {
      width: 100%;
      height: 2px;
      background-color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
      border-radius: 2px;
      transition: transform 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
      transform-origin: center;
    }

    .menu-checkbox:checked ~ header .hamburger-bar:nth-child(1) {
      transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
    }
    .menu-checkbox:checked ~ header .hamburger-bar:nth-child(2) {
      opacity: 0;
    }
    .menu-checkbox:checked ~ header .hamburger-bar:nth-child(3) {
      transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
    }

    /* ============================================================
       TOP EDITION UTILITY STRIP (RIPPLEHIRE GRADIENT STRIP)
       ============================================================ */
    .top-strip {
      background: var(--rh-purple-deep);
      color: #dfd8ec;
      font-size: 0.6875rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 7px 18px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .top-strip span {
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .top-strip a {
      color: #d19efd;
      text-decoration: none;
      font-weight: 600;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }

    .top-strip a:hover {
      color: #ffffff;
      text-decoration: underline;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       SITE HEADER & MASTHEAD (RIPPLEHIRE CLEAN NAVBAR)
       ============================================================ */
    .site-header {
      position: sticky;
      top: 0;
      background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      z-index: 90;
      width: 100%;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.04);
    }

    .header-inner {
      max-width: 1360px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 12px 18px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 16px;
    }

    .menu-trigger {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      background: #f3e8ff;
      border: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      color: var(--rh-purple-brand);
      cursor: pointer;
      padding: 8px 12px;
      border-radius: 8px;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      min-height: 42px;
      transition: background-color 0.2s;
    }

    .menu-trigger:hover {
      background-color: #ede4ff;
    }

    .brand-container {
      text-align: center;
      flex: 1;
    }

    .brand-title {
      font-family: var(--font-brand);
      font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 4.2vw, 2.4rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
      line-height: 1.05;
      background: var(--gradient-brand);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-block;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .brand-subline {
      display: block;
      font-size: 0.625rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--rh-purple-brand);
      margin-top: 2px;
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .header-action {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
    }

    .btn-read-issue {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      color: #ffffff;
      background: var(--gradient-brand);
      padding: 10px 18px;
      border-radius: var(--btn-radius);
      text-decoration: none;
      white-space: nowrap;
      transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(123, 63, 243, 0.35);
      min-height: 40px;
    }

    .btn-read-issue:hover {
      transform: translateY(-1px);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(123, 63, 243, 0.45);
    }

    /* Desktop Navigation Strip */
    .desktop-nav-strip {
      display: none;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border-subtle);
      background-color: var(--color-pure-white);
    }

    .desktop-nav-strip-inner {
      max-width: 1360px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 10px 18px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 26px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .desktop-nav-strip a {
      color: var(--color-text-dark);
      font-size: 0.8125rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
      text-decoration: none;
      position: relative;
      padding: 6px 0;
      transition: color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .desktop-nav-strip a:hover {
      color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
    }

    .desktop-nav-strip a::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 0;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--gradient-brand);
      transition: width 0.25s ease;
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    .desktop-nav-strip a:hover::after {
      width: 100%;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       MOBILE DRAWER CONTENT (RIPPLEHIRE THEMED DRAWER)
       ============================================================ */
    .drawer-top {
      padding: 20px 20px 16px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      background-color: #faf7ff;
    }

    .drawer-brand {
      font-family: var(--font-brand);
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      background: var(--gradient-brand);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    }

    .drawer-close-btn {
      background: #f3e8ff;
      border: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      border-radius: 8px;
      color: var(--rh-purple-brand);
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      line-height: 1;
      cursor: pointer;
      padding: 6px;
      min-width: 38px;
      min-height: 38px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .drawer-close-btn:hover {
      background: #ede4ff;
    }

    .drawer-edition-badge {
      padding: 12px 20px;
      background-color: var(--rh-lilac-card);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      font-size: 0.6875rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--rh-purple-brand);
      font-weight: 700;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
    }

    .drawer-nav-list {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 12px 0;
      flex: 1;
    }

    .drawer-nav-item a {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 12px 20px;
      color: var(--color-text-dark);
      text-decoration: none;
      font-size: 0.9375rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.05);
      transition: background-color 0.2s, color 0.2s, padding-left 0.2s;
      min-height: 48px;
    }

    .drawer-nav-item a:hover {
      background-color: var(--rh-lilac-card);
      color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
      padding-left: 24px;
    }

    .drawer-nav-num {
      font-size: 0.625rem;
      color: var(--rh-purple-brand);
      background-color: #f3e8ff;
      padding: 2px 8px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    .drawer-footer {
      padding: 20px;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: var(--color-text-muted);
      background-color: #faf7ff;
    }

    .drawer-footer-address {
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      line-height: 1.5;
    }

    .drawer-footer a {
      color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
      text-decoration: none;
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       TOP PURE CSS 3-IMAGE SLIDER (3 IMAGES ON SCREEN AT ONCE)
       ============================================================ */
    .top-slider-section {
      width: 100%;
      background: #140626;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
    }

    .slider-header-bar {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      padding: 12px 24px;
      background: rgba(20, 6, 38, 0.96);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      position: relative;
      z-index: 15;
    }

    .slider-header-left {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .slider-kicker-badge {
      font-size: 0.6875rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.14em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      background: var(--gradient-brand);
      color: #ffffff;
      padding: 4px 10px;
      border-radius: 6px;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(123, 63, 243, 0.4);
    }

    .slider-header-title {
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #f1e9ff;
      letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    }

    .slider-header-right {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
    }

    .slider-view-badge {
      font-size: 0.6875rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      color: #dfc8ff;
      background: rgba(123, 63, 243, 0.25);
      border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.4);
      padding: 4px 12px;
      border-radius: 9999px;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
    }

    .slider-radio {
      position: absolute;
      left: -9999px;
      opacity: 0;
    }

    .slider-container {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .slider-track {
      display: flex;
      width: 100%;
      transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1);
      will-change: transform;
    }

    /* 3 IMAGES ON SCREEN ON DESKTOP */
    .slider-slide {
      flex: 0 0 calc(100% / 3);
      width: calc(100% / 3);
      max-width: calc(100% / 3);
      box-sizing: border-box;
      position: relative;
      background-color: #1a0b2e;
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
      overflow: hidden;
      height: 500px;
    }

    .slider-slide:last-child {
      border-right: none;
    }

    .slide-media-box {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      background-color: #150824;
    }

    .slide-media-box img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      object-position: center 25%;
      transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
      display: block;
    }

    .slider-slide:hover .slide-media-box img {
      transform: scale(1.06);
    }

    .slide-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 6, 38, 0.2) 0%, rgba(20, 6, 38, 0.45) 45%, rgba(20, 6, 38, 0.94) 85%, rgba(20, 6, 38, 0.98) 100%);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 20px 20px 24px 20px;
      color: #ffffff;
      box-sizing: border-box;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .slide-overlay a,
    .slide-overlay button {
      pointer-events: auto;
    }

    .slide-top-meta {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      width: 100%;
    }

    .slide-tag {
      display: inline-block;
      font-size: 0.625rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #ffffff;
      background: var(--gradient-brand);
      padding: 4px 9px;
      border-radius: 6px;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    }

    .slide-num-pill {
      font-size: 0.6875rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      color: #e9ddf7;
      background: rgba(26, 11, 46, 0.75);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
      padding: 3px 9px;
      border-radius: 9999px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    }

    .slide-bottom-content {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }

    .slide-title {
      font-family: var(--font-brand);
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      line-height: 1.25;
      font-weight: 800;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
      color: #ffffff;
      text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
      display: -webkit-box;
      -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
      -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .slide-deck {
      font-size: 0.8125rem;
      color: #e3d5f3;
      line-height: 1.45;
      max-width: 100%;
      display: -webkit-box;
      -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
      -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .slide-cta-btn {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      font-size: 0.6875rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #ffffff;
      text-decoration: none;
      align-self: flex-start;
      padding: 7px 15px;
      background: var(--gradient-brand);
      border-radius: 6px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(123, 63, 243, 0.4);
      transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
    }

    .slide-cta-btn:hover {
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(123, 63, 243, 0.6);
    }

    /* Transform shifts for 3 on screen (desktop - steps by 1 item) */
    #hero-slide-1:checked ~ .slider-container .slider-track {
      transform: translateX(0%);
    }
    #hero-slide-2:checked ~ .slider-container .slider-track {
      transform: translateX(calc(-100% / 3));
    }
    #hero-slide-3:checked ~ .slider-container .slider-track {
      transform: translateX(calc(-200% / 3));
    }
    #hero-slide-4:checked ~ .slider-container .slider-track {
      transform: translateX(calc(-300% / 3));
    }
    #hero-slide-5:checked ~ .slider-container .slider-track {
      transform: translateX(calc(-400% / 3));
    }
    #hero-slide-6:checked ~ .slider-container .slider-track {
      transform: translateX(calc(-500% / 3));
    }

    /* Floating Arrow Navigation (Pure CSS) */
    .slider-arrow-controls {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 25;
      padding: 0 16px;
      display: flex;
    }

    .arrow-set {
      display: none;
      width: 100%;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
    }

    #hero-slide-1:checked ~ .slider-arrow-controls .arrow-set-1,
    #hero-slide-2:checked ~ .slider-arrow-controls .arrow-set-2,
    #hero-slide-3:checked ~ .slider-arrow-controls .arrow-set-3,
    #hero-slide-4:checked ~ .slider-arrow-controls .arrow-set-4,
    #hero-slide-5:checked ~ .slider-arrow-controls .arrow-set-5,
    #hero-slide-6:checked ~ .slider-arrow-controls .arrow-set-6 {
      display: flex;
    }

    .slider-arrow-btn {
      width: 48px;
      height: 48px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(26, 11, 46, 0.88);
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
      color: #ffffff;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      pointer-events: auto;
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1;
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
      transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
      user-select: none;
    }

    .slider-arrow-btn:hover {
      background: var(--gradient-brand);
      border-color: #ffffff;
      transform: scale(1.1);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(123, 63, 243, 0.65);
    }

    /* Bottom Slider Footer (Dots + Counter) */
    .slider-footer-bar {
      position: relative;
      background: rgba(20, 6, 38, 0.96);
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      padding: 10px 24px;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      z-index: 20;
    }

    .slider-nav-bar {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .slider-dot-label {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: background-color 0.25s, width 0.25s, border-radius 0.25s;
    }

    .slider-dot-label:hover {
      background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    }

    #hero-slide-1:checked ~ .slider-footer-bar .slider-nav-bar label[for="hero-slide-1"],
    #hero-slide-2:checked ~ .slider-footer-bar .slider-nav-bar label[for="hero-slide-2"],
    #hero-slide-3:checked ~ .slider-footer-bar .slider-nav-bar label[for="hero-slide-3"],
    #hero-slide-4:checked ~ .slider-footer-bar .slider-nav-bar label[for="hero-slide-4"],
    #hero-slide-5:checked ~ .slider-footer-bar .slider-nav-bar label[for="hero-slide-5"],
    #hero-slide-6:checked ~ .slider-footer-bar .slider-nav-bar label[for="hero-slide-6"] {
      background: var(--gradient-brand);
      border-color: #ffffff;
      width: 32px;
      border-radius: 6px;
    }

    .slider-counter-info {
      font-size: 0.6875rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #c9b4e5;
    }

    .counter-val {
      display: none;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #ffffff;
    }

    #hero-slide-1:checked ~ .slider-footer-bar .counter-1 { display: inline; }
    #hero-slide-2:checked ~ .slider-footer-bar .counter-2 { display: inline; }
    #hero-slide-3:checked ~ .slider-footer-bar .counter-3 { display: inline; }
    #hero-slide-4:checked ~ .slider-footer-bar .counter-4 { display: inline; }
    #hero-slide-5:checked ~ .slider-footer-bar .counter-5 { display: inline; }
    #hero-slide-6:checked ~ .slider-footer-bar .counter-6 { display: inline; }

    /* ============================================================
       RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS: 3 ON DESKTOP, 2 ON TABLET, 1 ON MOBILE
       ============================================================ */
    @media (min-width: 641px) and (max-width: 1023px) {
      .slider-slide {
        flex: 0 0 50%;
        width: 50%;
        max-width: 50%;
        height: 460px;
      }
      #hero-slide-1:checked ~ .slider-container .slider-track { transform: translateX(0%); }
      #hero-slide-2:checked ~ .slider-container .slider-track { transform: translateX(-50%); }
      #hero-slide-3:checked ~ .slider-container .slider-track { transform: translateX(-100%); }
      #hero-slide-4:checked ~ .slider-container .slider-track { transform: translateX(-150%); }
      #hero-slide-5:checked ~ .slider-container .slider-track { transform: translateX(-200%); }
      #hero-slide-6:checked ~ .slider-container .slider-track { transform: translateX(-250%); }
    }

    @media (max-width: 640px) {
      .slider-slide {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        height: 420px;
      }
      .slider-header-bar {
        padding: 10px 14px;
      }
      .slider-view-badge {
        display: none;
      }
      .slider-arrow-btn {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 1rem;
      }
      #hero-slide-1:checked ~ .slider-container .slider-track { transform: translateX(0%); }
      #hero-slide-2:checked ~ .slider-container .slider-track { transform: translateX(-100%); }
      #hero-slide-3:checked ~ .slider-container .slider-track { transform: translateX(-200%); }
      #hero-slide-4:checked ~ .slider-container .slider-track { transform: translateX(-300%); }
      #hero-slide-5:checked ~ .slider-container .slider-track { transform: translateX(-400%); }
      #hero-slide-6:checked ~ .slider-container .slider-track { transform: translateX(-500%); }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       TRENDING TICKER BAR (RIPPLEHIRE VIOLET TICKER)
       ============================================================ */
    .ticker-bar {
      background: #f1e9ff;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      overflow: hidden;
      white-space: nowrap;
      padding: 9px 18px;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
    }

    .ticker-label {
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-size: 0.6875rem;
      color: #ffffff;
      background: var(--gradient-brand);
      padding: 3px 9px;
      border-radius: 6px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .ticker-track {
      display: flex;
      gap: 32px;
      animation: tickerAnimation 35s linear infinite;
      color: var(--rh-purple-deep);
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .ticker-track:hover {
      animation-play-state: paused;
    }

    @keyframes tickerAnimation {
      0% { transform: translateX(0); }
      100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       MAIN CONTENT CONTAINER & SECTION HEADERS
       ============================================================ */
    .main-wrapper {
      max-width: 1360px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 36px 18px 64px;
    }

    .section-header-row {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 4px;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      position: relative;
    }

    .section-header-row::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -2px;
      left: 0;
      width: 60px;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--gradient-brand);
    }

    .section-kicker {
      font-size: 0.6875rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.14em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--rh-purple-brand);
    }

    .section-heading {
      font-family: var(--font-brand);
      font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.2vw, 2.2rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
      line-height: 1.18;
      color: var(--color-text-dark);
      text-wrap: balance;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       SECTION: TOP HIGHLIGHT (RIPPLEHIRE FEATURED CARD THEME)
       ============================================================ */
    .top-highlight-section {
      margin-bottom: 56px;
    }

    .highlight-container {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 24px;
    }

    .highlight-lead-card {
      background-color: var(--color-pure-white);
      border: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      border-radius: var(--card-radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
      transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
    }

    .highlight-lead-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
      border-color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
    }

    .highlight-lead-media {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
      background-color: #1a0b2e;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .highlight-lead-media img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.6s ease;
    }

    .highlight-lead-card:hover .highlight-lead-media img {
      transform: scale(1.03);
    }

    .highlight-badge-accent {
      position: absolute;
      top: 14px;
      left: 14px;
      background: var(--gradient-brand);
      color: #ffffff;
      font-size: 0.6875rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 5px 12px;
      border-radius: 6px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(123, 63, 243, 0.4);
    }

    .highlight-lead-content {
      padding: 26px 22px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 12px;
    }

    .highlight-meta-row {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: var(--color-text-muted);
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    }

    .highlight-title {
      font-family: var(--font-brand);
      font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.5vw, 2.2rem);
      line-height: 1.2;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--color-text-dark);
      text-wrap: balance;
    }

    .highlight-title a {
      color: inherit;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }

    .highlight-title a:hover {
      color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
    }

    .highlight-deck {
      font-size: 0.9375rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
      color: var(--color-text-muted);
    }

    .highlight-sidebar {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 16px;
    }

    .highlight-subcard {
      background-color: var(--color-pure-white);
      border: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      border-radius: var(--card-radius-sm);
      padding: 16px;
      display: flex;
      gap: 14px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
      transition: border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
    }

    .highlight-subcard:hover {
      border-color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    }

    .highlight-subcard-thumb {
      width: 100px;
      height: 90px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      border-radius: 8px;
      overflow: hidden;
      background-color: #1a0b2e;
    }

    .highlight-subcard-thumb img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
    }

    .highlight-subcard-body {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 4px;
      min-width: 0;
    }

    .highlight-subcard-kicker {
      font-size: 0.625rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
    }

    .highlight-subcard-title {
      font-family: var(--font-brand);
      font-size: 0.9375rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.35;
      color: var(--color-text-dark);
      display: -webkit-box;
      -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
      -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .highlight-subcard-title a {
      color: inherit;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }

    .highlight-subcard-title a:hover {
      color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
    }

    .highlight-subcard-date {
      font-size: 0.6875rem;
      color: var(--color-text-subtle);
    }

    /* ============================================================
       SECTION: EDITOR PICKED (RIPPLEHIRE PURPLE SEALS)
       ============================================================ */
    .editor-picked-section {
      margin-bottom: 56px;
    }

    .editor-picked-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 20px;
    }

    .editor-picked-card {
      background-color: var(--color-pure-white);
      border: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      border-radius: var(--card-radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
      transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
    }

    .editor-picked-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
      border-color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
    }

    .editor-picked-media {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
      background-color: #1a0b2e;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .editor-picked-media img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.5s ease;
    }

    .editor-picked-card:hover .editor-picked-media img {
      transform: scale(1.04);
    }

    .editor-seal-badge {
      position: absolute;
      top: 12px;
      right: 12px;
      background: #ffffff;
      color: var(--rh-purple-brand);
      border: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      font-size: 0.625rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-weight: 800;
      padding: 4px 10px;
      border-radius: 6px;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.15);
    }

    .editor-picked-body {
      padding: 20px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 10px;
      flex: 1;
    }

    .editor-picked-meta {
      font-size: 0.6875rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--rh-purple-brand);
      font-weight: 700;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
    }

    .editor-picked-title {
      font-family: var(--font-brand);
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      line-height: 1.3;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--color-text-dark);
    }

    .editor-picked-title a {
      color: inherit;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }

    .editor-picked-title a:hover {
      color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
    }

    .editor-picked-deck {
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      color: var(--color-text-muted);
      line-height: 1.55;
    }

    .editor-picked-footer {
      margin-top: auto;
      padding-top: 14px;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border-subtle);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       SECTION: FASHION BUZZ (VIRAL RUNWAY & STREET CHATTER)
       ============================================================ */
    .fashion-buzz-section {
      margin-bottom: 56px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f3ff 0%, #f0e6ff 100%);
      border: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      border-radius: var(--card-radius);
      padding: 32px 20px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    }

    .buzz-main-split {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 24px;
    }

    .buzz-hero-card {
      background-color: var(--color-pure-white);
      border: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      border-radius: var(--card-radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    }

    .buzz-hero-media {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
      background-color: #1a0b2e;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .buzz-hero-media img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
    }

    .buzz-hero-badge {
      position: absolute;
      top: 12px;
      left: 12px;
      background: var(--gradient-brand);
      color: #ffffff;
      padding: 4px 10px;
      font-size: 0.625rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-weight: 800;
      border-radius: 6px;
    }

    .buzz-hero-body {
      padding: 22px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 10px;
    }

    .buzz-hero-title {
      font-family: var(--font-brand);
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.25;
      color: var(--color-text-dark);
    }

    .buzz-hero-title a {
      color: inherit;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }

    .buzz-hero-title a:hover {
      color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
    }

    .buzz-list-column {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 12px;
    }

    .buzz-rank-item {
      background-color: var(--color-pure-white);
      border: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      border-radius: var(--card-radius-sm);
      padding: 16px 18px;
      display: flex;
      gap: 16px;
      align-items: flex-start;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
      transition: transform 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
    }

    .buzz-rank-item:hover {
      transform: translateX(4px);
      border-color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
    }

    .buzz-rank-number {
      font-family: var(--font-brand);
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      background: var(--gradient-brand);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      line-height: 1;
      width: 28px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .buzz-rank-content {
      flex: 1;
    }

    .buzz-rank-kicker {
      font-size: 0.625rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .buzz-rank-title {
      font-family: var(--font-brand);
      font-size: 1.02rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--color-text-dark);
      line-height: 1.35;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .buzz-rank-title a {
      color: inherit;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }

    .buzz-rank-title a:hover {
      color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
    }

    .buzz-rank-snippet {
      font-size: 0.8125rem;
      color: var(--color-text-muted);
      line-height: 1.45;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       SECTION: RECENT POSTS (EDITORIAL DISPATCH FEED)
       ============================================================ */
    .recent-posts-section {
      margin-bottom: 56px;
    }

    .recent-posts-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 16px;
    }

    .recent-post-card {
      background-color: var(--color-pure-white);
      border: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      border-radius: var(--card-radius-sm);
      padding: 18px 20px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 8px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
      transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    }

    .recent-post-card:hover {
      border-color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    }

    .recent-post-header {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      font-size: 0.6875rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--color-text-muted);
    }

    .recent-post-tag {
      color: var(--rh-purple-brand);
      font-weight: 800;
    }

    .recent-post-title {
      font-family: var(--font-brand);
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      line-height: 1.35;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--color-text-dark);
    }

    .recent-post-title a {
      color: inherit;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }

    .recent-post-title a:hover {
      color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
    }

    .recent-post-desc {
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      color: var(--color-text-muted);
      line-height: 1.55;
    }

    .recent-post-footer {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      padding-top: 10px;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border-subtle);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      margin-top: 4px;
    }

    .recent-post-author {
      color: var(--color-text-subtle);
    }

    .recent-post-link {
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
      text-decoration: none;
    }

    .recent-post-link:hover {
      color: var(--rh-purple-dark);
    }

    /* ============================================================
       LATEST FASHION NEWS - 5 NEWS PER ROW ON DESKTOP
       ============================================================ */
    .news-section {
      margin-bottom: 56px;
    }

    .news-grid-5 {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 16px;
    }

    .news-card-5 {
      background-color: var(--color-pure-white);
      border: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      border-radius: var(--card-radius-sm);
      padding: 18px 16px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
      transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
    }

    .news-card-5:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
      border-color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
    }

    .news-card-kicker {
      font-size: 0.625rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .news-card-title {
      font-family: var(--font-brand);
      font-size: 1.02rem;
      line-height: 1.35;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--color-text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .news-card-title a {
      color: inherit;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }

    .news-card-title a:hover {
      color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
    }

    .news-card-snippet {
      font-size: 0.8125rem;
      color: var(--color-text-muted);
      line-height: 1.5;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      display: -webkit-box;
      -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
      -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .news-card-meta {
      font-size: 0.6875rem;
      color: var(--color-text-subtle);
      border-top: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border-subtle);
      padding-top: 8px;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       EDITORIALS - 3 IN A ROW ON DESKTOP
       ============================================================ */
    .editorials-section {
      margin-bottom: 56px;
    }

    .editorial-grid-3 {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 24px;
    }

    .editorial-card-3 {
      background-color: var(--color-pure-white);
      border: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      border-radius: var(--card-radius);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
      transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
    }

    .editorial-card-3:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
      border-color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
    }

    .editorial-media-3 {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
      background-color: #1a0b2e;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .editorial-media-3.portrait {
      aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    }

    .editorial-media-3 img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.5s ease;
    }

    .editorial-card-3:hover .editorial-media-3 img {
      transform: scale(1.03);
    }

    .editorial-badge {
      position: absolute;
      top: 12px;
      left: 12px;
      background: var(--gradient-brand);
      color: #fff;
      font-size: 0.625rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 4px 10px;
      border-radius: 6px;
    }

    .editorial-body-3 {
      padding: 22px 20px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 10px;
      flex: 1;
    }

    .editorial-meta-3 {
      font-size: 0.6875rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--rh-purple-brand);
      font-weight: 700;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
    }

    .editorial-title-3 {
      font-family: var(--font-brand);
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      line-height: 1.3;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--color-text-dark);
    }

    .editorial-title-3 a {
      color: inherit;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }

    .editorial-title-3 a:hover {
      color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
    }

    .editorial-deck-3 {
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      color: var(--color-text-muted);
      line-height: 1.55;
    }

    .editorial-footer-3 {
      margin-top: auto;
      padding-top: 14px;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border-subtle);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .editorial-read-btn {
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 4px;
    }

    .editorial-read-btn:hover {
      color: var(--rh-purple-dark);
    }

    /* ============================================================
       UPCOMING EVENTS SECTION (RIPPLEHIRE CALENDAR STYLE)
       ============================================================ */
    .events-section {
      margin-bottom: 56px;
    }

    .events-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 16px;
    }

    .event-card {
      background-color: var(--color-pure-white);
      border: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      border-radius: var(--card-radius);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      padding: 22px;
      gap: 14px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
      transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    }

    .event-card:hover {
      border-color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .event-date-box {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: row;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border-subtle);
    }

    .event-day {
      font-family: var(--font-brand);
      font-size: 2rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      background: var(--gradient-brand);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      line-height: 1;
    }

    .event-month-year {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--rh-purple-brand);
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .event-badge-tag {
      margin-left: auto;
      font-size: 0.625rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-weight: 800;
      padding: 4px 10px;
      background-color: #f3e8ff;
      color: var(--rh-purple-brand);
      border-radius: 6px;
    }

    .event-title {
      font-family: var(--font-brand);
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--color-text-dark);
      line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .event-venue {
      font-size: 0.8125rem;
      color: var(--color-text-muted);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
    }

    .event-desc {
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      color: var(--color-text-muted);
      line-height: 1.5;
    }

    .event-action-link {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
      text-decoration: none;
      align-self: flex-start;
      padding: 6px 12px;
      background-color: #f3e8ff;
      border-radius: 6px;
      transition: background-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    }

    .event-action-link:hover {
      background-color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
      color: #ffffff;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       TOP MODELS LISTED SECTION
       ============================================================ */
    .top-models-section {
      margin-bottom: 56px;
    }

    .top-models-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 16px;
    }

    .top-model-card {
      background-color: var(--color-pure-white);
      border: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      border-radius: var(--card-radius);
      padding: 16px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 16px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
      transition: background-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
    }

    .top-model-card:hover {
      background-color: #faf7ff;
      border-color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
      transform: translateX(4px);
    }

    .top-model-avatar {
      width: 72px;
      height: 72px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background-color: #1a0b2e;
      overflow: hidden;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      border: 2px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
    }

    .top-model-avatar img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
    }

    .top-model-details {
      flex: 1;
      min-width: 0;
    }

    .top-model-name {
      font-family: var(--font-brand);
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--color-text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 2px;
      white-space: nowrap;
      overflow: hidden;
      text-overflow: ellipsis;
    }

    .top-model-agency {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: var(--rh-purple-brand);
      font-weight: 600;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .top-model-stats {
      font-size: 0.6875rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      color: var(--color-text-subtle);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .top-model-highlight {
      font-size: 0.6875rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       PICTURE GALLERY SECTION
       ============================================================ */
    .gallery-section {
      margin-bottom: 56px;
    }

    .gallery-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 16px;
    }

    .gallery-item {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      background-color: #1a0b2e;
      aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
      border: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      border-radius: var(--card-radius);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    }

    .gallery-item.tall {
      aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    }

    .gallery-item.wide {
      aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    }

    .gallery-item img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    }

    .gallery-item:hover img {
      transform: scale(1.04);
    }

    .gallery-caption-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(36,10,66,0.9) 0%, rgba(36,10,66,0.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: flex-end;
      padding: 18px 16px;
      color: #ffffff;
      opacity: 0.95;
    }

    .gallery-kicker {
      font-size: 0.625rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #ce9efd;
      font-weight: 800;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .gallery-title {
      font-family: var(--font-brand);
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.25;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       SUBMIT TO US FORM (RIPPLEHIRE ENTERPRISE FORM STYLE)
       ============================================================ */
    .submission-section {
      background-color: var(--color-pure-white);
      border: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      border-radius: var(--card-radius);
      padding: 36px 24px;
      margin-bottom: 56px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    }

    .submission-intro {
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }

    .submission-form {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 16px;
    }

    .form-group {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 6px;
    }

    .form-label {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--color-text-dark);
    }

    .form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 12px 14px;
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      background-color: #faf7ff;
      border: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      border-radius: 8px;
      color: var(--color-text-dark);
      transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
    }

    .form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
      outline: none;
      border-color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(123, 63, 243, 0.15);
      background-color: #ffffff;
    }

    .form-textarea {
      min-height: 100px;
      resize: vertical;
    }

    .btn-submit {
      padding: 14px 24px;
      background: var(--gradient-brand);
      color: #ffffff;
      font-family: var(--font-brand);
      font-size: 0.8125rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      border-radius: var(--btn-radius);
      transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
      min-height: 48px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(123, 63, 243, 0.35);
    }

    .btn-submit:hover {
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(123, 63, 243, 0.45);
    }

    .form-guidelines {
      margin-top: 16px;
      background: #f8f3ff;
      border: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      border-radius: 8px;
      padding: 14px 16px;
      font-size: 0.8125rem;
      color: var(--color-text-muted);
    }

    .form-guidelines summary {
      font-weight: 700;
      cursor: pointer;
      color: var(--rh-purple-brand);
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-size: 0.6875rem;
    }

    .form-guidelines ul {
      margin-top: 8px;
      padding-left: 18px;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       NEWSLETTER SECTION "THE PARIS DISPATCH" (RIPPLEHIRE GRADIENT CTA)
       ============================================================ */
    .newsletter-section {
      background: var(--gradient-hero);
      color: #ffffff;
      border-radius: var(--card-radius);
      padding: 44px 24px;
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 56px;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.22);
    }

    .newsletter-kicker {
      font-size: 0.6875rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.16em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #ce9efd;
      font-weight: 800;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .newsletter-title {
      font-family: var(--font-brand);
      font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .newsletter-deck {
      font-size: 0.9375rem;
      color: #f3eaff;
      max-width: 52ch;
      margin: 0 auto 24px;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .newsletter-form {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 10px;
      max-width: 440px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .newsletter-input {
      padding: 13px 18px;
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
      color: #ffffff;
      border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .newsletter-input::placeholder {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    }

    .newsletter-input:focus {
      outline: none;
      border-color: #ffffff;
      background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    }

    .newsletter-submit {
      padding: 13px 22px;
      background-color: #ffffff;
      color: var(--rh-purple-brand);
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      border-radius: 8px;
      min-height: 44px;
      transition: background-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    }

    .newsletter-submit:hover {
      background-color: #f3e8ff;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    /* ============================================================
       SITE FOOTER (RIPPLEHIRE DEEP PURPLE FOOTER)
       ============================================================ */
    .site-footer {
      background: var(--rh-purple-deep);
      color: #cfc7dd;
      padding: 56px 18px 28px;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    }

    .footer-inner {
      max-width: 1360px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 36px;
    }

    .footer-brand-col {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 12px;
    }

    .footer-brand {
      font-family: var(--font-brand);
      font-size: 2rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      background: var(--gradient-brand);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-block;
    }

    .footer-desc {
      font-size: 0.8125rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
      max-width: 45ch;
      color: #a9a0b8;
    }

    .footer-links-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 28px;
    }

    .footer-col-title {
      font-size: 0.6875rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.14em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #ffffff;
      font-weight: 800;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .footer-links-list {
      list-style: none;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 10px;
    }

    .footer-links-list a {
      color: #a9a0b8;
      text-decoration: none;
      font-size: 0.8125rem;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }

    .footer-links-list a:hover {
      color: #ce9efd;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
      padding-top: 24px;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 12px;
      font-size: 0.6875rem;
      color: #8c829e;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES (MOBILE-FIRST SCALING)
       ============================================================ */
    @media (min-width: 640px) {
      .newsletter-form {
        flex-direction: row;
      }
      .newsletter-input {
        flex: 1;
      }
      .top-models-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }
      .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }
      .events-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }
      .news-grid-5 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }
      .recent-posts-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }
      .editor-picked-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }
    }

    @media (min-width: 768px) {
      .editorial-grid-3 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }
      .news-grid-5 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      }
      .footer-links-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      }
      .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: space-between;
      }
      .highlight-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
      }
      .buzz-main-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
      }
    }

    @media (min-width: 1024px) {
      .menu-trigger {
        display: none;
      }
      .desktop-nav-strip {
        display: block;
      }
      
      .news-grid-5 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
      }

      .editorial-grid-3 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      }

      .editor-picked-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      }

      .recent-posts-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      }

      .top-models-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      }

      .events-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      }

      .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      }

      .submission-inner {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 36px;
      }
    }
      /* Editorial Items Container */
    .editorial-page-block {
      display: none;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 28px;
    }

    /* Radio Checked states for Pages */
    #page-1:checked ~ .listing-layout .page-content-1 {
      display: flex;
    }
    #page-2:checked ~ .listing-layout .page-content-2 {
      display: flex;
    }
    #page-3:checked ~ .listing-layout .page-content-3 {
      display: flex;
    }

    /* One Column Article Card Format (parismodamagazine.com/editorial.php) */
    .editorial-row-card {
      background-color: var(--color-pure-white);
      border: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      border-radius: var(--card-radius);
      padding: 20px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 20px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
      transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
    }

    .editorial-row-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
      border-color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
    }

    .editorial-thumb-box {
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
      border-radius: var(--card-radius-sm);
      overflow: hidden;
      background-color: #1a0b2e;
      position: relative;
    }

    .editorial-thumb-box img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.5s ease;
    }

    .editorial-row-card:hover .editorial-thumb-box img {
      transform: scale(1.04);
    }

    .editorial-category-badge {
      position: absolute;
      top: 12px;
      left: 12px;
      background: var(--gradient-brand);
      color: #ffffff;
      font-size: 0.625rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 4px 10px;
      border-radius: 6px;
    }

    .editorial-content-box {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 10px;
      flex: 1;
    }

    .editorial-card-title {
      font-family: var(--font-brand);
      font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.45rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.3;
      color: var(--color-text-dark);
    }

    .editorial-card-title a {
      color: inherit;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }

    .editorial-card-title a:hover {
      color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
    }

    .editorial-excerpt {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--color-text-muted);
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .editorial-location-line {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: var(--rh-purple-brand);
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    }

    .editorial-location-line strong {
      color: var(--color-text-dark);
    }

    .editorial-meta-footer {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: var(--color-text-subtle);
      border-top: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border-subtle);
      padding-top: 12px;
      margin-top: 4px;
    }

    .editorial-meta-footer .author {
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--color-text-dark);
    }

    .editorial-meta-footer .meta-sep {
      color: var(--rh-lilac-border);
    }

    .editorial-read-link {
      margin-left: auto;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 4px;
      transition: gap 0.2s;
    }

    .editorial-read-link:hover {
      gap: 8px;
      color: var(--rh-purple-dark);
    }

    /* ============================================================
       PAGINATION BAR (PURE CSS WITH RIPPLEHIRE STYLING)
       ============================================================ */
    .pagination-bar {
      margin-top: 40px;
      padding-top: 24px;
      border-top: 2px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 16px;
    }

    .pagination-label {
      font-size: 0.8125rem;
      color: var(--color-text-muted);
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .pagination-controls {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 6px;
    }

    .page-num-btn {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      min-width: 42px;
      height: 42px;
      padding: 0 12px;
      border-radius: 8px;
      background: var(--color-pure-white);
      border: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      color: var(--color-text-dark);
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      cursor: pointer;
      user-select: none;
      transition: background-color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
    }

    .page-num-btn:hover {
      background-color: var(--rh-lilac-card);
      border-color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
      color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
      transform: translateY(-1px);
    }

    /* Active page indicator state based on radio selection */
    #page-1:checked ~ .listing-layout .pagination-bar label[for="page-1"],
    #page-2:checked ~ .listing-layout .pagination-bar label[for="page-2"],
    #page-3:checked ~ .listing-layout .pagination-bar label[for="page-3"] {
      background: var(--gradient-brand);
      color: #ffffff;
      border-color: transparent;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(123, 63, 243, 0.4);
    }

    /* ============================================================
       SIDEBAR (FEATURED MODEL, DON'T MISS, TOP CATEGORIES)
       ============================================================ */
    .listing-sidebar {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 24px;
    }

    .sidebar-widget {
      background-color: var(--color-pure-white);
      border: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      border-radius: var(--card-radius);
      padding: 24px 20px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    }

    .sidebar-widget-header {
      font-family: var(--font-brand);
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--rh-purple-brand);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      padding-bottom: 10px;
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
    }

    /* Featured Model Box */
    .featured-model-box {
      text-align: center;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .featured-model-avatar {
      width: 100px;
      height: 100px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      border: 3px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    }

    .featured-model-avatar img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
    }

    .featured-model-name {
      font-family: var(--font-brand);
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--color-text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .featured-model-origin {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: var(--rh-purple-brand);
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .featured-model-agency {
      font-size: 0.8125rem;
      color: var(--color-text-muted);
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .btn-view-model {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 8px 16px;
      background: #f3e8ff;
      border: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border);
      color: var(--rh-purple-brand);
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      border-radius: 8px;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    }

    .btn-view-model:hover {
      background: var(--rh-purple-primary);
      color: #ffffff;
    }

    /* Sidebar Don't Miss Articles List */
    .sidebar-posts-list {
      list-style: none;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 14px;
    }

    .sidebar-post-item {
      display: flex;
      gap: 12px;
      align-items: center;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rh-lilac-border-subtle);
    }

    .sidebar-post-item:last-child {
      border-bottom: none;
      padding-bottom: 0;
    }

    .sidebar-post-thumb {
      width: 70px;
      height: 64px;
      border-radius: 8px;
      overflow: hidden;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      background-color: #1a0b2e;
    }

    .sidebar-post-thumb img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
    }

    .sidebar-post-title {
      font-family: var(--font-brand);
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.35;
      color: var(--color-text-dark);
      display: -webkit-box;
      -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
      -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .sidebar-post-title a {
      color: inherit;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }

    .sidebar-post-title a:hover {
      color: var(--rh-purple-primary);
    }

    .sidebar-post-meta {
      font-size: 0.6875rem;
      color: var(--color-text-subtle);
      margin-top: 3px;
    }