Every summer, I’m faced with the same, annoying issue: what is going to be my go-to shoe? What’s the shoe that is being shoved on my foot as I run hastily out the door, already late to my prior commitments? For the daytime, I need something functional, able to be dressed up or down…for the night, a trendy platform that won’t kill my ankles and toes.
And no, the daytime option shouldn’t always be a pair of flip-flops. While I would love to traipse around in my Rainbows all day, fashion icons would scoff at my choice of thong sandal if I wore them out too much. Lisa Vanderpump believes everyone should wear heels all the time, but even I can’t commit to that.
And since I always wear my summer shoes down to their soles, I will be getting my money’s worth out of them…so they have to be good. And they have to match with almost everything – biker shorts, denim shorts, maybe a sundress if I want. Normally, the go-to option would be a stark white sneaker like the Air Force 1 or perhaps a New Balance 550 if I wish.
But this year, something has changed. Summer’s hottest sneaker isn’t new by any means…in fact, it’s a classic in both the soccer (or should I say football?) world and the fashion world since I’ve been alive. That’s right, everyone is obsessed with the adidas Samba sneaker again.
The Samba is a flat-style shoe so iconic that I can perfectly picture in my head as I write this. Created for indoor soccer stars, the classic model was predominantly black with the white stripes on the sides. And while Sambas weren’t always the public’s favorite streetwear sneaker, they most certainly are now.
Everyone famous you know is wearing the shoes. Don’t believe me? See Harry Styles, Jacob Elordi, Kaia Gerber, Emily Ratajkowski, and Bella Hadid. Or maybe check out the shoes Katie Holmes, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky all wear. The list could go on if I had the time, but I don’t. Go to any trendy neighborhood, trendy bar, or trendy influencer’s feed — you’ll see them.
The Samba has been around since 1950, and has been featured on the feet of iconic figures in pop culture. So much so, that they have cycled as a staple in the closets of the rich and the famous. The best part? They’re accessible to the not-so-rich-and-famous.
The original adidas Samba sneakers skyrocketed into a streetwear staple, making any outfit instantly cooler…but it was the collabs with high fashion brands like Gucci that solidified their place in the fashion world. Gucci x adidas highlights both of the brands classic looks: for adidas, the Gazelle style, for Gucci, pops of color with hints of suede in the shoe.
Similarly, adidas collabed with German-based luxury brand Kith, where they shared their take on the Stan Smith and the sister of the Samba, the Gazelle. With more affordable pricing than the Gucci collaboration, Kith is one of the trendier brands on the market right now.
GQ has called it the sneaker of the summer for the past three summers, a fan favorite of influencers and trend followers alike. However, the high fashion connoisseurs hate them. Calling them overdone, others lamenting that they wouldn’t be “caught dead” in the fan-favorite shoe.
So, if you want a shoe that’s insanely trendy…and truly will never go out of style…then the adidas Samba is for you. And if you’re a fan of Quiet Luxury or Stealth Wealth, the Gucci collection might be for you.
Our readers have made it clear that they love shopping at Nordstrom, so I’m always trying to think of new ways to curate the retailer’s selection from a fashion editor’s point of view. Today, I’m writing about brands that somehow always have five-star reviews on Nordstrom’s website.
So what brands made the list? There’s a healthy mix of high (Gucci) and low (Ugg), with everything in between. For starters, there’s a brand that has cornered the market when it comes to activewear, a label that’s known for its cozy robes and cardigans, and a company that can’t ever seem to produce enough T-shirts. Scroll down to shop the 7 brands that Nordstrom customers love, and see what I’d buy from each.
It is no surprise that classic ballet flats have been around for nearly 70 years. The style was inadvertently created by iconic actress and pioneer of French-girl style Brigitte Bardot, who requested a pair of shoes as “lightweight and flexible as true ballet slippers” from designer Rose Repetto back in 1956, according to Repetto’s CEO, Jean-Marc Gaucher.
Today, the style remains as enduring as ever. While it may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of “trendy” shoes, brands like The Row, Miu Miu, Tory Burch, and more have all released new iterations of the timeless style. From croc-effect and snakeskin to classic leather and suede, there’s certainly a pair of ballet flats for everyone.
We took it upon ourselves to source the best ballet flats on the market right now. These 27 styles hail from legacy designers like Prada and Gucci as well as affordable brands like Mango and H&M. No matter your price point, these picks are stylish and timeless enough to wear for years to come.
If you’re ever wondering what the next It item is, just scroll through a few recent Rihanna outfits. Without fail, the singer-turned-beauty-entrepreneur always seems to wear the pieces that are seconds away from a viral takeover, whether it’s a Loewe rugby shirt or a Miu Miu crystal two-piece. For proof, just look at one of her most recent ensembles, an all-red, skin-tight Alaïa combo that she wore to go out in New York City with A$AP Rocky following their recent rendezvous in Paris together. But while the color of the look is certainly having a moment RN, that wasn’t the most of-the-times aspect of the outfit.
Instead, it was the matching red clutch Rihanna carried that we should really take note of. The Gucci bag features the Italian house’s signature logo print as well as an oversize Horsebit clasp. The style is vintage from Tom Ford’s time as Gucci’s creative director in the 1990s and early 2000s, though it was recently remastered by the brand for its fall/winter 2023 collection. No, unfortunately, the new version isn’t out yet. However, the secondhand market is packed with vintage styles from its original heyday. Below, see Rihanna’s date-night look and shop the Gucci bag that’s about to blow up.
If you don’t already own or use a wallet, prepare for that to change. This small-but-mighty accessory is a must-have for those who prefer an organized and efficient way to tote around their cash, credit cards, coins, and receipts. There’s nothing worse than having to empty your purse before paying for anything. Instead, tuck all your valuables (the aforementioned cash, cards, and coins plus frequent-buyer punch cards, reward cards, business cards, etc.) in one safe place: a wallet.
Ahead shop our edit of some of the most stylish and practical wallets for every purse size. Whether you hold on to every receipt (you might prefer a billfold with many pockets) or you’re a true minimalist who only carries the essentials with them, this list has a wallet for every lifestyle. From clutch wallets to minis that fit into miniature handbags, these are the 27 best wallets.
Over the years, much of the Old Hollywood glamour once synonymous with Los Angeles has melted away. But, with the help of the just-opened Gucci Salon, the city is about to get a generous serving of the glamourous aesthetic. On Tuesday, the Florence-based luxury house opened its inaugural salon on Melrose Place in Beverly Hills. The salon is expected to be a destination where invited Gucci clientele can indulge in creativity and their most lavish sartorial tastes. A place where the brand says “intimacy and discretion” will be of the utmost importance, just as it once was among the Hollywood elite.
According to a press release, each Gucci Salon that follows the L.A. location will be completely unrecognizable from the last, with individual salon locations designed to match the surrounding locale. “[This] salon echoes Hollywood’s heritage and resonance across the world, alongside echoes of the décor and philosophies of the first L.A. Gucci boutique, [which] opened in 1968 on Rodeo Drive,” the release states. Designed by longtime Gucci collaborator Gideon Ponte, the space combines the privacy of home with the same attention to detail you’d expect to see on a perfectly manicured movie set, one that can be amended at a moment’s notice for future events and brand moments.
Scroll to check out the first-of-its-kind Gucci Salon below ahead of its big reveal tonight.
The longtime Aldo Gucci family home sits on a rise above Rome.
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A nearly 13,000-square-foot villa in North Rome bears a decidedly modernist imprimatur: the Gucci family name.
Built by Aldo Gucci―son of Gucci dynasty founder, Guccio Gucci―the 1951 home is priced at €15 million ($15.885 million) and being sold by two of Aldo Gucci’s grandsons, the owners.
The seven-bedroom property has six carved marble fireplaces, a sweeping entrance staircase, L-shaped pool and elevator accessing all four stories. Sited on nearly 2.5 acres, the grounds include a second 9,688-square-foot villa with five bedrooms built in the early 1960s for the eldest of Aldo Gucci’s three sons, Giorgio Gucci.
The main house offers treetop and city views.
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The villa’s mansard and rooftop terrace afford an expansive view of the Eternal City―Vatican City, Piazza del Popolo and its churches and Rome’s titanic neoclassical hood ornament: Altare della Patria (“Altar of the Fatherland”), the Victor Emmanuel II National Monument.
The estate that presides over that marbled landscape presents a fascinating snapshot of the life of clan patriarch Aldo Gucci who died at age 84 in 1990―the eldest and last surviving son of Florentine saddle and boot merchant Guccio Gucci. Guccio founded the company in 1904 and, in 1921, opened the House of Gucci in Florence.
The living quarters have long been a gathering spot for Gucci family celebrations.
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Aldo Gucci is credited with fortifying and expanding Gucci’s luxury empire during his more than three decades as the company’s chairman, from 1953 to 1986. Under his exacting leadership, Gucci shops became starry destinations frequented by the Princess of Monaco and the Duke of Windsor along with American royalty: Bette Davis, Jacqueline Kennedy and Katharine Hepburn, among many others.
The cultured aesthetic behind that star-power branding is still evident in his villa, 33 years after his death.
The grounds include a sun-splashed swimming pool.
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“Everything’s original,” says listing agent Chiara Gennarelli of Florence-based Building Heritage. “The family hasn’t changed anything, even during renovations.”
That includes antique furnishings, crystal chandeliers and sconces, tapestries, rugs, a burnished rosewood grand piano sourced from Gaveau in Paris, 17th-century paintings, large urns and richly hued wallpaper―all reflecting the elegant sensibilities of the Gucci family.
Most of the furnishings are available for purchase in negotiation with the sales price.
The numerous bedrooms are decorated in floral prints.
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Located in Camilluccia, a quiet residential pocket within Rome’s elegant Della Vittoria quarter, the villa is a blend of Tuscan and English styles, the latter reflecting the tastes of Aldo Gucci’s wife, the English-born Olwen Price.
Entering from the north through the manor gate, a cobblestoneroad curves around the villa and a stone pathway leads straight ahead to the home’s marble staircase flanked with sentry lions.
Largely oriented to the south, the villa is drenched in light even amid the towering cypress and pine that line paths and roads, which lend the expansive grounds a semi-wooded feel.
Five ensuite bedrooms sit off the main stair landing.
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Two English-inspired bay windows are stacked on the front right of the villa. At the rear, they’re situated side by side on the first floor. The home’s backside presents a more stately entrance with Tuscan columns topped by a pediment flanking the bay windows. There, another marble staircase leads to substantial wood-and-glass double doors fitted with brass handles in the shape of cherubs with outstretched wings.
The home is painted a light peach accented with white trim.
The villa’s entry sets a sophisticated tone with its marble fireplace handsomely bedecked by a casing of carved wood. The real show, however, is the dramatic sweep of a nautilus-shaped staircase, its walnut banister outlining the graceful shape, which is smartly contrasted by thin white molding at its base.
Pink marble adorns a bathroom with a ceiling inset.
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The entry also includes a large art nook and arched doorways, also accented with white molding.
The first floor harbors reception rooms, a salon, dining room, study and guest bathroom. Several of the bay windows have coffered ceilings. The living and dining rooms are anchored with carved marble fireplaces. All rooms feature generous crown molding.
“The house is huge, but there’s a feeling that everything is close to you―reachable,” Gennarelli says. “You really feel at home.”
A carved wood banister lines the central sweeping staircase.
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Ascending the stairs, the second floor’s oval ceiling is delineated by 3-foot wide molding painted white. Contrasted by light tan walls, the set piece acts as a capstone for the remarkable curved staircase.
Striking arched entries off the top of the staircase lead to five ensuite bedrooms.The primary bedroom suite has a bay window, fireplace, balcony, walk-in closet and a pink marble bathroom―about 375 square feet of space. Some bathrooms include Carrara marble and pedestal sinks.
A game room with a fireplace occupies the home’s lower level.
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The lift or the stairs can be used to reach the villa’s top floor, the mansarda, which “seems like a completely other apartment because it’s much more modern,” Gennarelli says. “It’s like a penthouse.” Set with wood floors, the large living room is warmed by a circular glass fireplace. The attic space includes a large rectangular skylight and an ensuite bedroom.
Ascending the final set of stairs, the rooftop terrace opens to that commanding view of Rome.
The kitchen is located on the garden level and can be accessed through the villa’s garage. There’s additional covered parking on the grounds. The garden level also has a laundry, staff bedroom and an additional room, bathroom and game room set with a fireplace.
Richly detail fireplaces, wood floors and elegant chandeliers carry throughout the villa.
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Floors in the home are either white marble or parquet done in herringbone and checkerboard patterns. Doors are ornamented with inset molding. The overhung roofs of both villas are faced with terra-cotta tiles in a French style for the main villa and done in a barrel or Spanish style for the second villa.
The L-shaped pool, surrounded by lemon and orange trees, is banked with white marble along its edge. It includes a pool house with exterior walls inset with Roman busts and matching Solomonic columns.
The estate includes the original main house and a secondary villa that was added later.
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An Italian garden with lampposts lining a cobblestone road stretches behind the villa. At dusk, the sylvan setting resembles a scene from a Bernardo Bertolucci film.
A 1998 renovation included revamped electric and plumbing and upgrades to the roofs and pool as well as repairs and freshening of all finishings.
According to Gennarelli, Aldo Gucci’s grandsons, the sellers, vacated the second villa about 10 years ago. With its separate garage and gated entrance, the secondary three-story home with four fireplaces and rear terraces can be sectioned into apartments and rented, used for offices or kept as a guesthouse. Its grounds include two outbuildings and a 750-square-foot greenhouse.
The main villa is bordered by more than 75,000 square feet of landscaped grounds.
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“The second villa is in good shape but, generally, does need some work,” Gennarelli adds.
About 32,291 square feet of parkland surrounds the second villa, and the main villa is bordered by 75,347 square feet of greenery.
Absent permanent occupants during the past decade, the main villa and grounds have been maintained meticulously by a live-in housekeeper and gardener. The Gucci family has used the property to gather during holidays and other events.
A large bedroom suite in the main house includes a seating area.
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The villa’s Camilluccia neighborhood is quite walkable, Gennarelli says, with nearby restaurants, bars, shopping and schools. It’s about a 15-minute drive from the city’s historical center and a 4-mile drive from the Grande Raccordo Anulare (GRA), the ring road encircling Rome.
The neighborhood has tight security given its numerous embassies, including the Netherlands embassy, which is next door. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is down the street, about a five-minute drive,” Gennarelli adds.
Aldo Gucci had other homes, reportedly located in Beverly Hills, California; New York City; Palm Beach, Florida; Florence, Italy; London and Paris. But it was in 1938 along Rome’s Via dei Condotti where the “Michelangelo of Merchandising,” as he was termed, opened the family’s first shop outside of Florence. In 1952, the favored son opened a store in New York City, the first outside of Italy. United States President John F. Kennedy greeted him as the “first Italian ambassador of fashion.”
A long path leads up to one of the villa’s two entrances.
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Aldo Gucci is credited for creating the brand’s iconic interlocking “G” logo.
The Gucci family ended its association with the brand in 1993, with its remaining interest sold to Investcorp. The Paris-based luxury group Kering (Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen, among others), now owns the fashion house.
Valued at $22.6 billion, Gucci ranks 31 among the world’s most valuable brands.
Halle Bailey, Hanni, and Julia Garner starring in a Gucci campaign together was definitely a surprise on my 2023 fashion bingo card, but noteworthy nonetheless. For the relaunch of the Horsebit 1955, the Italian house tapped the unexpected trio of zeitgeisty stars (Bailey will play Ariel in Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid; Hanni, a Gucci global brand ambassador, plans to make her Lollapalooza debut with the K-pop girl group NewJeans; and Ozark’s Garner, who last mimicked Anna Delvey’s hilariously bizarre accent in Inventing Anna, is reportedly keeping her “fingers crossed” for the Madonna biopic) to model the iconic accessory.
An archival image of a leather Gucci bag from 1955 featuring the Horsebit hardware.
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To the uninitiated, the new-and-improved Horsebit 1955 might bear a strong resemblance to the initial design from six decades ago, introduced two years after the hardware appeared in the brand’s collections. But the reimagined version as we know it today was, in fact, first presented at the Capitoline Museums during Gucci’s cruise 2020 show. Easily distinguishable by its archival equestrian emblem, the perpetually coveted, celebrity-loved bag still features the trademark double ring and bar, which drew inspiration from horseback riding—specifically, the snaffle on a horse’s bridle—a favorite hobby among Gucci customers from the get-go (because, the ’50s). Now, the Horsebit is featured on a plethora of prints and accessories from the house, including its famous loafers. Though the Horsebit 1955 honors Gucci codes, the latest iteration comes in a range of silhouettes (think: a dome-shaped top-handle), as well as sizes, colors, and materials for a “choose your own adventure” type of styling experience.
In a new campaign shot by Mert & Marcus, premiering exclusively on ELLE.com, Bailey, Hanni, and Garner, who’s also one of the faces of Gucci Guilty, team up for an intimate portrait series where they each pose with the Horsebit in their own unique way, bringing the past firmly into the present, as three women who are currently owning their respective fields. With that in mind, ahead of the campaign launch, we asked the trio: How do you find your personal style? Keep scrolling to find out why Bailey values comfort, Hanni loves to experiment, and Garner looks to her grandmother.
Hanni, Julia Garner, and Halle Bailey attend Gucci’s fall/winter 2023 show.
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“I’ve always looked up to my big sister, Chloe, for style inspiration. To me, comfort is important, but I also want to feel a little sexy when I dress up. The key is to find pieces that feel genuine and reflect your personality.”
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“At the moment, I love to experiment with different styles—it’s a great way to have fun expressing yourself. The most important thing is that I feel comfortable and confident in a look.”
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“My grandmother is my style icon. Her generation dressed up, and I love that. I’ve found my style by leaning into the fun of clothing. I feel most confident in classics, but it always needs to have a little edge.”
Watch Halle Bailey, Hanni, and Julia Garner in Gucci’s new campaign video, below:
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Claire Stern is the Deputy Editor of ELLE.com. Previously, she served as Editor at Bergdorf Goodman. Her interests include fashion, food, travel, music, Peloton, and The Hills—not necessarily in that order. She used to have a Harriet the Spy notebook and isn’t ashamed to admit it.
When it comes to the fragrances that are commonly associated with the season of rebirth and new beginnings, it’s easy to settle on the easiest imagery that comes to mind: the vibrant explosion of flora and fauna following a stark winter. Sometimes, identifying fragrances that not only envelope its wearer with the florals they love but also provide other springtime-inspired notes can be easier said than done. (Take it from this floral-obsessed beauty editor.)
Before you open your beauty supplier’s shopping tab or head to the store to replenish your fragrance collection for this spring, take a peak at our roundup of perfumes that may permanently alter your expectations for “spring” scents. If you’re ready to meet the new fragrances you’ll be wearing all season, keep on reading!
The Gucci family home has long been one of Rome’s most fashionable addresses.
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The phrase “house of Gucci” may bring the book or film to mind, but in the exclusive residential heart of Rome there literally is a house constructed and still owned by Gucci family heirs. Intrigued? It’s for sale.
In the late 1940s, fashion magnate and one-time CEO Aldo Gucci, the eldest son of the iconic Italian brand’s founder, was looking for a spot to build a family home. He found one 10 minutes from the historic city center.
An elegant stairway leads from the main living spaces to the bedrooms.
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Completed in 1951, the villa continued as the site of holiday gatherings long after the children were grown. The home is surrounded by greenery in an established neighborhood historically filled with high net worth homeowners and embassies.
In addition to the name association and central location, the mogul-sized property stands out for another reason as well, according to listing agent Chiara Gennarelli of Building Heritage. “I can tell you, it’s truly rare to find something so big and well-kept inside Rome,” Gennarelli says. “Most of the houses are now fractioned into apartments.”
The villa has been the site of family gatherings for holidays and important events.
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Beyond the gated entrance is a 1,200-square-meter main villa set on about 10,000 square meters of landscaped grounds—that’s nearly 13,000 square feet of living space on 2.5 acres.
Restored in the 1990s, the home’s facade remains in keeping with its original mix of English style and Tuscan accents, featuring bay windows, columns and decorative details. Views take in the surrounding gardens, the Roman skyline and the Altare Della Patria (or Altar of the Fatherland), a neoclassical national monument that symbolizes the center of ancient Rome.
Details such as bay windows, parquet floors and ornate fireplaces enhance the old money ambiance.
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The four-floor villa was designed with a garden-level kitchen, game/billiard room, laundry area and staff quarters. An elevator connects floors.
The main level―with multiple living rooms, a dining room, study and guest bathroom―centers on a shell-shaped wooden staircase. Parquet floors, crown molding and elegant fireplaces are among the details.
Bedrooms sit off a grand landing topped by an elliptical-shaped ceiling.
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The primary suite is one floor up along with four other en suite bedrooms. At the top of the villa are a staircase that leads to a rooftop terrace and more bedrooms for a total 12 bedrooms, 12 full bathrooms and two half-baths throughout.
Gucci added a second 900-square-meter villa, also in keeping with the English style, to the site in the early 1960s for one of his sons. At nearly 9,700 square feet, the smaller three-level villa, in need of renovation, could serve as an office, guest house or rental. With separate access, it occupies about a third of the property along with a greenhouse and two outbuildings.
The listing includes the two villas, a swimming pool and various outbuildings.
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The main grounds include a swimming pool, changing rooms with bathrooms, garage and tool shed.
Priced at €15 million, or about US $15.9 million, the property is ready for its next dynasty.
“The ideal buyer,” Gennarelli says, “would be an international entrepreneur who loves green outdoor space, time spent with friends and nice dinners at home.”
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You’ve most likely heard – or seen – Joe P’s song “Off My Mind” on TikTok – he’s always sharing clips of him singing alone in his backyard, no matter the weather.
A homegrown New Jersey artist, Joe P caught the attention of millions with his relatable lyrics and catchy tunes. Now, he’s back with his new EP French Blonde for a more polished sound.
Notoriously making beats and refining records in his basement, Joe P took this body of work to the studio. With songs he’s genuinely proud of and a sound he’s constantly mastering, he’s quickly emerged as one of music’s hidden talents. His single off the EP, “All Day I Dream About,” is an upbeat pop-rock lovesick anthem with word plays on brands like Adidas.
Having opened for a few acts already, Joe P is taking his talents on the road for his first headline tour ever set to start in April. His strong vocals and personalized promotions have already won fans over, but now we get to see him like never before. You can listen to his EP here:
Recently, Joe P sat down with Popdust to talk about everything from his EP French Blonde and upcoming tour to his favorite things about New Jersey.
Congratulations on your new EP, French Blonde. Your single “All Day I Dream About” is a fun play on brands like Adidas and mentions Gucci as well. What was the inspiration behind the song?
That one, weirdly, was like the weirdest song I ever made because it just had stream-of-conscious type lyrics which I usually don’t do that much. I kind of had these lines all Frankenstein’d together and they still sort of fit well. That one is a lot of my placeholder lyrics that I just kept because I liked how unique this whole brand thing was and it’s one of my only fast songs on the album.
How do you decide which of your songs becomes a single?
For me, I just kind of go off what I like the best and usually, it’s the opposite of that. I usually like my slower songs that are normally 5-6 minutes long, so it just doesn’t make sense as a single. “All Day I Dream About” made sense because it was super upbeat and it had this big chorus which I usually don’t do.
For me, a single is one to push out the overall body of work, like what this EP is. “All Day I Dream About” is a perfect mix of everything on the record regarding the sound, quality, and ideas. Obviously, every song is different, but it felt like a good way to give you a preview of the entire thing.
What was your inspiration for French Blonde?
The inspiration behind it was to make a departure from the way I used to record things. The way I record is usually in my basement or the Atlantic studio in New York City. The first EP I did was very much in my basement and it kind of sounds like it – it still sounds good, but I wanted more “shinier” sounds and proper sounding recording.
The first EP is more demos I pushed a little harder into songs and these are more songs I pushed into good songs and recordings. It felt like a bump-up as far as quality goes across the board in all categories. It’s the first thing I’ve made full-on where I’m happy with everything on it, which usually doesn’t happen.
There’s always something on a record or within songs where I’m like “ah, hate this part,” or “I wish I recorded this differently,” but I actually really like everything on this EP. I want that to be the standard moving forward.
One of your earlier singles “Off My Mind” caught a lot of attention via TikTok. How has the app helped you reach more listeners?
It’s the greatest and worst thing in the world because it’s weird knowing you have this tool out there that can change how many people hear your record. It’s good because it’s so easy to use, but bad because it’s so easy to get lost in. People feel like “I have to post this,” or “I have to post like this,” or “people like this video so I should make another video.”
I try to just treat it like it’s anything else. It’s not going to help you write a better song or anything like that. I kind of view TikTok as a window into the voice memos on my phone or my notes rather than a promotional tool.
I try to treat it as – “here’s me playing my songs, and if you like it, you like it. And if you don’t, you don’t.”
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You’ve done fun promos like sending VHS tapes of your videos or sending out handwritten lyrics. What’s been your favorite so far?
It was the best connection that I could make with people listening to my music. At times I was literally going out, printing the posters, and slicing them myself. It was way too much work for what was coming back to it. But again, I love doing that stuff.
Those are the things that are my favorite. I don’t know if least successful is the best word, but things that take more work and usually don’t do as much as a two-second TikTok would do. I like more personal things that go further with an individual person and aren’t going to reach as many as a TikTok video.
A person who gets handwritten lyrics is more likely to come to a show than the person who comes across your TikTok.
You’re looking forward to your first headline tour ever. What are you most excited about?
I’ve always opened, so I’m just excited to not open. It’s insane. When you’re opening, you just have to win people over. It’s easy to do because they can take it or leave it anyway, so you can kind of go out there with nothing to lose. When people have paid to see you, it changes everything because now people are already like, “Hey, you’re good. We like you. Be good.” It’s very different.
What can fans expect from a Joe P show?
I don’t even know, that’s what’s crazy! I think it’ll be similar to what I’ve always done, but between songs, I want to give some backstory – what’s behind the song or project. Usually, you get 30 minutes to just play songs and get out of there. So I’m excited to go into the songs and what the projects stand for. Talk about stuff I never really had the chance to.
I’ve never thought too much about the show, pre-planning. I’m just as eager to find out as the people coming, so it should be interesting.
You mention your hometown, New Jersey, in many of your songs. What’s your favorite thing to do when you’re there?
I really like going to the boardwalk during the winter or any time that’s not summer. There’s something about it that’s really unique to the New Jersey area. I don’t think you can get in LA, or anywhere it’s nice and warm or bright and shiny regardless of the time of year.
In the winter in New Jersey, everything is kind of just dark and there’s like a fog over everything. It sounds terrible and that’s why people hate New Jersey, but I don’t know. I like that part of it with the ocean being right there, it kind of gives you that giant, but tiny feeling all at once.
On your past few bodies of work, you’ve had an “Emily Can’t Sing” track, with presumably a clip of Emily singing your single. Will this become a tradition moving forward?
I want it to be. But, it’s gonna be hard because I need to keep finding ways to trick her into not knowing I’m recording. That’s the hard part. The first one she was sleeping so it was easy. The second one she was genuinely humming and singing this song so I snuck it in.
Now I have to keep praying for those moments when she’s humming because she’s definitely on to me. But I would definitely like to keep that as a tradition.
What are your top two songs on French Blonde if you could pick?
I’m gonna say the song “French Blonde” and “Kids In The Summer.” So the crazy one and the slow one.
What’s next for you? Is another album in the works already?
Well, I’m literally at the studio so I can’t lie about that. Yes, definitely working on a bunch of new stuff. When I’m not doing that, I’m traveling around. I’m doing some touring kicking off April 15th on the East Coast. So there’s a tour in April, and some new music probably very shortly after that. Hopefully some video stuff, but that’s really it.
I’m in crazy creative mode right now trying to record and write songs nonstop. It’s tough because I’m interrupted by flying and balancing. I try to get stuff done in a hotel room. But it’s nice when I come to Atlantic in New York because it’s not a basement or a hotel. Those are nice in their own way, but sometimes I need to come to a nice studio solely for music.
Dauphinette designer Olivia Cheng collaborated with Yukiko Morita of Pampshade on a playful “BAG-UETTE” bag for spring 2023.
SOPHIA SCHRANK
Broccoli dangling from a chain. Sickly-sweet pearlescent flowers. A miniature house hanging from a handle. These random assortments of art objects are the latest lineup of conversation pieces in fashion. Just look at Gucci’s mesmerizing Gizmo and crystal-covered bear charms—not meant to be adored from afar or sit on a shelf, but to be worn with expressive impact. Novelty is thriving.
Lately, fashion is being filtered through an absurdist lens, and in a world that seems to have hit peak luxury, nothing feels more joyful than wearing a bag that doesn’t take itself so seriously. Who would have thought the most in-demand clutch of the season would resemble a literal pigeon? Designer Jonathan Anderson’s 3D-printed version of the city-dwelling bird has been seen on street-style stars and donned by one of the most iconic bag collectors in TV-character history: Carrie Bradshaw, in the upcoming season of And Just Like That…. Trading her Fendi Baguette for a pigeon feels apropos for our surrealist times. (Thousands of Carrie fans agree: The bag has been sold out for months, and is currently on preorder.)
A heart-and-lock motif at Moschino spring 2023.
Christina Fragkou
“I only like to approach bags in a very literal or humorous manner,” says Hillary Taymour of downtown-darling label Collina Strada. “We had a broccoli tee in the collection, and I randomly thought it would be so cute to be holding actual broccoli.” So she sent exactly that down her spring 2023 runway, set in a lush Brooklyn greenway that houses a monarch butterfly pre-serve. “Apparently you can Postmates broccoli,” she says, “and I was able to have a bag done by 3 A.M. in time for fittings the next morning.”
“We’re in an era of extremes in fashion. On the one hand, we have the rise of elevated basics and enduring everyday bags; on the other, we’re looking to fashion to escape, embracing maximalism, creativity, and novelty,” explains Rickie De Sole, women’s designer fashion and editorial director at Nordstrom, who adds that Collina Strada’s crochet bags, Simone Rocha’s acrylic heart-shaped minaudières, and Moschino’s and Anya Hindmarch’s playful art-object totes are in high demand during these wild times. The luxury resale company Rebag attributes the craze to special collaborations that can often yield unconventional shapes. “Their one-off nature makes them great collectible items that double as investments,” says chief narketing officer Elizabeth Layne. She cites the Louis Vuitton x NBA Ball in Basket bag—which, per the company’s 2022 Clair Report, retains an average of 147 percent of its retail value at resale—as well as the Gucci and Disney Mickey Mouse shoulder bag (123 percent).
Inspired by a scene from Eyes Wide Shut, Puppets and Puppets designer Carly Mark brought back the landline.
Courtesy of the designer.
Their one-off nature makes them great collectible items that double as investments.”
In the bustling streets of downtown Manhattan, it’s become impossible not to notice extremely playful bags from another brand: Puppets and Puppets. The label’s pièce de résistance is a black leather rectangular bag embellished with a surreally lifelike cookie smack-dab in the middle of it. “We live among these everyday objects, often food items, and I see them and think that they’d look great on a bag,” says designer Carly Mark, who reconfigured the humble cookie bag with a plethora of new oddities, from bananas to landline telephones (the latter inspired by a scene in Eyes Wide Shut with Nicole Kidman). “I try it, and some of them work and some of them don’t.” Mark collaborates with her friend, artist Margalit Cutler, to make resin look-alikes of inanimate objects for the bags. “We did a Cosmic Brownie bag, because I’ve lived in New York for 16 years and I’d walk into a bodega and see those Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies, and there’s something so visually appealing about them,” she says.
A surrealist Schiaparelli design.
Kuba Dabrowski
While a Chanel flap bag will always convey status, an accessory that looks like something else completely gives way to the kind of DGAF attitude that makes fashion interesting right now. Especially when it’s an object that feels so unusually average, like a pigeon or that aforementioned bodega staple. The everyday becomes absurd—and you can take it with you wherever you go.
This article appears in the March 2023 issue of ELLE.
Kristen Bateman is a contributing editor at Harper’s Bazaar. Her first fashion article was published in Vogue Italia during her junior year of high school. Since then, she has interned and contributed to WWD, Glamour, Lucky, i-D, Marie Claire and more. She created and writes the #ChicEats column and covers fashion and culture for Bazaar. When not writing, she follows the latest runway collections, dyes her hair to match her mood, and practices her Italian in hopes of scoring 90% off Prada at the Tuscan outlets. She loves vintage shopping, dessert and cats.
What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word “Gucci?” The brand’s covetable shoes and celebrity-approved dresses probably come to mind, but these four-digit-price-tag items are far from the only things Gucci creates. If you want to treat yourself to a Gucci trinket for less than $300, you have plenty of options.
Gucci’s 100% silk printed scarves, for instance, can be worn around your neck with a white T-shirt, tied onto your favorite bag to give it an instant refresh, or worn in your hair. The possibilities are truly endless. Plus, the variety of prints ensures that there’s something for everyone. The brand’s bright-red key case will definitely be easy to fish out of your bag, while its cute silver key chains are perfect for your logo fix. Of course, any of these items would make for excellent gifts for the Gucci-loving person in your life—trust us. Scroll down to shop every single item that’s $300.
As if Rihanna didn’t have enough to celebrate at the moment, between a record-breaking half time performance at the Super Bowl and a second baby on the way, she can also add turning 35 to the list. Naturally, the singer turned entrepreneur didn’t ring in another year as the world’s favorite billionnaire on the DL, at least not in the dressing department.
To mark the occasion, Rihanna was joined by A$AP Rocky, her best friend Melissa Forde, her brother, and more close friends and family at her go-to spot in L.A. Giorgio Baldi, where she showed up in four-inch, crystal-covered Louboutins aptly named the “Just Queen” sandals, an off-the-runway Bottega Veneta coat, vintage Gucci by Tom Ford accessories circa 2004 (sourced by the one and only Vintage By Misty), and a micro-mini look that defies fashion’s oldest rule: never wear white after Labor Day.
To clarify, we know that this particular style guideline is staler than the snacks we indulged in during the birthday girl’s epic show last Sunday. But it still goes to show that Rihanna continues to play by her rules and her rules only. To see her entire birthday look (as well as A$AP Rocky’s epic Loewe ensemble), keep on scrolling.
Not to toot my own horn but over the years, I’ve developed a sort of knack when it comes to perfume-induced compliment quotients. It’s part of my job to test practically every new fragrance that lands on the market, and anyone close to me in life can attest that my office desk (RIP), bathroom vanity, and dresser are so completely congested with bottles and nozzles that you can’t even spot land. (Literally, you would need a compass and treasure map to find an open space.)
Of course, I have personal favorites and signatures I’m especially partial to, but most days, I’m experimenting with a completely new scent. And trust me. When you’re getting around that much in the scent circuit, you start to notice patterns and coincidences when you wear certain brands or scent families. For instance, when I wore a different perfume every single day for a month, the vanilla-spiked fragrances earned me the most admirable comments and exclamations like, “Oh my God, what are you wearing?!” I’ve also noticed that every single time I wear perfume from legendary Italian brand Gucci, I get compliments as well. (Compliments, of course, aren’t everything. If I love a perfume, I’ll wear it regardless of what anyone else thinks, but there is something special about smelling just damn enchanting, am I right?)
Since I’ve been getting lots of questions about my favorite Gucci perfumes lately, I put together a star-studded list featuring 10 of the brand’s standout perfumes. After rating my own favorites and taking into account the reviews and ratings at top retailers, I feel pretty confident saying these are the all-time best Gucci perfumes ever made. Keep scrolling and pick your poison.
The esteemed House of Gucci, which began as a luxury luggage brand after founder Guccio Gucci’s brief stint as a bellhop, has become one of the most recognizable and covetable brands in history—period. Gucci bags have adorned the wrists of some of the most powerful women in history, including Princess Diana, Jackie Onassis, and Grace Kelly, etching a permanent mark on the culture and making each Gucci bag a small piece of fashion history.
Under Alessandro Michele’s “Geek Chic”–inspired direction, Gucci’s heritage styles have evolved from the grown and sexy direction emblematic of the Tom Ford era. His new designs remain loyal to Gucci’s iconic design language while giving a nod to the eccentricities that make the cool kids so damn cool. During his ongoing tenure, he has reintroduced classic silhouettes like the Jackie and created new ones like the Dionysus, which has quickly achieved a cult-like following. Everything released under Michele’s direction is tied to a long history of winning designs, so it’s safe to say the six Gucci bags below will remain favorites for years to come.
Keep scrolling to read more about the storied House of Gucci, fun facts about each of the six bag styles, and of course, the most coveted styles currently on the market.
Recently, we’ve been seeing a shift in bag trends to low-key quiet-luxury styles that combine ease, subtlety, and quality craftsmanship. Essentially, they’re smart investment buys that can withstand the trend cycle and last in your closet for many years ahead. With that in mind, it is unsurprising that the Gucci Jackie 1961 bag is gaining momentum this year. Originally launched in 1961 and named after Jackie Kennedy, who was frequently photographed wearing the leather hobo, the bag was rereleased in a new iteration on the F/W 20 runway.
Though we’ve been seeing the bag on the fashion scene since its updated version dropped several years ago, it is more popular than ever and has been one of the most-photographed bags so far in 2023—a testament to its staying power that makes it a key investment buy. Ahead, see how celebrities and fashion insiders are wearing the Gucci Jackie 1961 bag and shop the style.
Just two months after Alessandro Michele left the job he held for seven years (after working at the brand for two decades), Gucci has a new creative director.
On Jan. 28 — a Saturday — Kering announced it had hired Sabato De Sarno, a Valentino alum, to take over Gucci. (Could the weekend news drop have been a pun on the designer’s name? Which means “Saturday” in Italian? Get it? Haha.) He’s tasked with leading the brand’s design studio across categories: women’s, men’s, leather goods, accessories and lifestyle. He’ll report to President and CEO Marco Bizzarri.
“I am delighted that Sabato will join Gucci as the house’s new Creative Director, one of the most influential roles in the luxury industry,” Bizzarri said, in a statement. “Having worked with a number of Italy’s most renowned luxury fashion houses, he brings with him a vast and relevant experience. I am certain that through Sabato’s deep understanding and appreciation for Gucci’s unique legacy, he will lead our creative teams with a distinctive vision that will help write this exciting next chapter, reinforcing the house’s fashion authority while capitalizing on its rich heritage.”
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For his part, De Sarno shared the news on Instagram, writing: “I’m proud, honored, touched and excited. In a statement, he said, “I am proud to join a house with such an extraordinary history and heritage, that over the years has been able to welcome and cherish values I believe in. I am touched and excited to contribute my creative vision for the brand.”
De Sarno spent the last 13 years at Valentino (and was at Dolce & Gabbana before that), most recently working as the Fashion Director for men’s and women’s ready-to-wear.
He’ll present his debut runway collection for Gucci at Milan Fashion Week in September. Like the first post-Alessandro Michele menswear collection from January, the brand’s upcoming Fall 2023 ready-to-wear presentation in February will be designed by the design team.
Will De Sarno continue the Gucci-est Gucci that Michele left behind, or will he forge a new path for the luxury label?
One of fashion’s biggest question marks has been answered: On Saturday, Gucci announced that Sabato De Sarno would join the brand as creative director. De Sarno, who was the Fashion Director at Valentino, takes the spot two months after the surprise departure of Alessandro Michele last November, after being plucked from the house’s own atelier in 2015 to lead Gucci to record profits and a geek-chic aesthetic that permeated popular culture far beyond fashion’s typical reach.
“I am deeply honored to take on the role as Creative Director of Gucci,” De Sarno said in the press release. “I am proud to join a House with such an extraordinary history and heritage, that over the years has been able to welcome and cherish values I believe in. I am touched and excited to contribute my creative vision for the brand.”
De Sarno’s first collection will be spring 2024, slated to be shown at Milan Fashion Week in September. Like Michele, he will oversee women’s, men’s, leather goods, accessories, and lifestyle collections for the brand. De Sarno, an Italian raised in Naples, held roles at Prada and Dolce & Gabbana before joining Valentino, where he worked his way up to Fashion Director. While it’s too soon to say what De Sarno’s collections might look like, his background overseeing men’s and women’s collections at Valentino, which is celebrated for its messages of inclusivity and youth baked into polished, color-forward ready-to-wear and couture, may be a hint.
And his use of the word “heritage.” If Michele’s Gucci was a joyful mishmash of styles and ideas from across different cultures and historical periods, De Sarno’s Gucci will almost certainly be more subdued. Gucci parent company Kering has seen immense success with brands like Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta, which cultivate a feeling of “stealth wealth,” or understated classics like tailoring, traditional outerwear, and ladylike handbags.
Gucci CEO Marco Bizzari also emphasized De Sarno’s opportunity to mine Gucci’s rich history, saying in the release, “Having worked with a number of Italy’s most renowned luxury fashion houses, he brings with him a vast and relevant experience. I am certain that through Sabato’s deep understanding and appreciation for Gucci’s unique legacy, he will lead our creative teams with a distinctive vision that will help write this exciting next chapter, reinforcing the House’s fashion authority while capitalizing on its rich heritage.”
“With Sabato De Sarno at the creative helm,” added Kering Chairman and CEO Francois-Henri Pinault, “we are confident that the House will continue both to influence fashion and culture through highly desirable products and collections, and to bring a singular and contemporary perspective to modern luxury.”
Gucci has not yet confirmed De Sarno’s start date, but he is expected to begin his new job soon.
Rachel Tashjian is the Fashion News Director at Harper’s Bazaar, working across print and digital platforms. Previously, she was GQ’s first fashion critic, and worked as deputy editor of GARAGE and as a writer at Vanity Fair. She has written for publications including Bookforum and Artforum, and is the creator of the invitation-only newsletter Opulent Tips.
Pink puffer vest, HEAD x Gucci Vault. Zip crop top and stirrup Leggings, Gucci. Goggles, Yniq x Gucci Vault. Skis, ski boots, poles, and watch, talent’s own.
SEBASTIAN KIM
Greatness attracts greatness. So it makes sense, then, that Gucci Vault is teaming up with champion skier Lindsey Vonn to launch “Vault Altitude,” a curation of exclusive collections by eight different brands inspired by the whimsy of bluebirdpowder days and opulent après-ski fêtes. “No one does it like Gucci does it,” the four-time overall World Cup winner tells ELLE.
For the uninitiated,Vault is Gucci’s experimental concept store that stocks both vintage items and pieces by up-and-coming designers. Vault Altitude is its curated winter capsule featuring an assortment of ready-to-wear shoes, accessories, jewelry, and ski gear from labels like HEAD Sportswear and Yniq, where Vonn is a shareholder and member of its design and development team. “It was perfect synergy with Gucci,” Vonn says. “Gucci [conceived] everything to go well together and have one [streamlined] concept. It turned out amazingly well.”
The highly curated pieces (now available on Vault’s online shop) capture an exciting emerging aesthetic—one that merges utilitarian skiwear with emerging street style. “I’ve obviously skied my whole life and seen that potential,” Vonn says. “Now other people are finally seeing what I’ve seen all along.” Below, the skier talks about the exclusive new Vault collection, her love for “retro, ’70s, Robert Redford-type” ski apparel, and why we need to talk more about equal pay in women’s sports.
Puffer jacket, HEAD x Gucci Vault. Crop top and leggings, Gucci. Goggles, Yniq x Gucci Vault.
SEBASTIAN KIM
How did this partnership come about?
We’ve been working on this for a few months now, and it came together pretty quickly. It was a really natural fit. It’s an experimental concept, merging historical vibes with forward thinking. That’s how Gucci always does everything. There were just so many synergies between Gucci’s approach to Vault and myself, and what we were trying to achieve.
And what is it that you’re trying to achieve exactly?
We’re creating something new, something really special that no one else has seen before. Something that melds luxury and sophistication, with amazing technology.
You had me hooked at melding luxury with amazing technology! Tell me more.
I’ve always loved a retro, ’70s, Robert Redford-type design. So we took that aesthetic and mixed it withnew-agetech. I look at every detail, even the zippers and pocket placement. I’ve been on the mountain my whole life, so these are the little things I think about. As far as the actual fabrics, the technology in the line is incredible. We have, in my opinion, the best-performing ski wear on the market, hands down.
Pink puffer vest, HEAD x Gucci Vault. Zip-up dress and jumpsuit, Gucci. Googles, Yniq x Gucci Vault.
SEBASTIAN KIM
Do you think that skiwear is becoming the new street style?
You see so many fashion houses doing ski lines now, but a majority of the consumers don’t actually ski. The style that was born in Aspen and on the mountain in Europe, especially in St. Moritz [in Switzerland], is now being emulated in street style. You see New Yorkers wearing mountain boots and mountain-chic après-ski outfits. It’s really transitioning into everyday culture.
How would you describe your own style?
I have a pretty classic style. I like to be monochromatic, with some flair. I like being fashion-forward, but not overly abrasive. I love the blended athleisure and high fashion look. Cashmere loungewear is simply the best. You don’t need to have every piece be something extraordinary. You can add certain pieces in that really make your style come to life and have more energy.
Who is your current style icon?
Lewis Hamilton is really forward-thinking in everything he does. I like how he pushes the envelope. I’m inspired by that. I’m a little more conservative, but I like trying new things and seeing what’s possible.
What brands have been catching your eye lately?
I’m a huge fan of vintage Tom Ford and Tom Ford-era Gucci. I’ve worn a couple of his pieces for events. I’ve definitely gravitated to vintage on the last few red carpets, because it’s on-trend and also vintage looks are so classic. I really love the timelessness and class of vintage.
Puffer jacket and ski pants, HEAD x Gucci Vault. Knit turtleneck, Gucci. Skis, ski boots, and poles, talent’s own.
SEBASTIAN KIM
Where do you shop for vintage pieces?
I go to Albright in New York City. They have amazing stuff. There’s another store in New York called What Goes Around Comes Around. There aren’t a ton of great vintage stores in Utah [where I live], and in L.A. I’m still looking for a good place. Do you have any recommendations?
I do! I’ll send you a list. Switching gears, I wanted to talk about an issue that’s personal to you: the prioritization of mental health.
Thanks for bringing that up. My mental health journey has been a long one and, for the most part, I did it alone. I never really went to a therapist when I was racing. I used ski racing more as a tool for therapy than anything else. It wasn’t until 2012 that I started opening up and talking about mental health. At the time, it wasn’t received well by everyone. I wish I’d had a bit more support. Everyone has their own journey, and finding your own way through it and finding support is the most important thing.
When I retired, I started working with an amazing therapist named Armando González. He taught me how to take care of myself. I’ve always been a huge proponent of journaling. Writing things down is a good way to process what you’re feeling and going through. I’m really happy with the way the conversation of mental health is going right now. People like Michael Phelps and Kevin Love and Simone Biles have done so much to make mental health and depression and anxiety less stigmatized.
Do you think retired athletes have different mental health struggles than athletes who are currently competing?
There’s definitely an added component when you retire. Actually, it’s much worse. When you’re competing, there’s the added distraction of the competition. For me, in a lot of ways, that was a really good way to cope. I never had a problem with anxiety. When you compete at the highest level, there’s always going to be pressure. There’s always going to be expectations that you put on yourself and that everyone else puts on you. To win, you have to be able to manage those emotions and expectations. I found my depression was difficult when I was alone, traveling on the road. Everyone who saw me winning thought that ski racing was this glamorous lifestyle. But at the end of the day, I came home to an empty hotel room, and I was away from home forsix months at a time. It was really challenging. Then, when I retired, there was no outlet, no distraction. I didn’t get to race. I was actually around less people. So, in a lot of ways, I felt even more isolated. On both sides, it was important to find an outlet and a way to cope and manage what I was feeling.
Logo knit turtleneck and headwrap, Gucci. Ski pants, HEAD x Gucci Vault. Sunglasses, Gucci.
SEBASTIAN KIM
You mentioned journaling as a form of therapeutic release. How else do you practice self-care?
Getting my dog Lucy and my other two dogs really, really helped. I felt so much more at home when I had my dog to come home to. Lucy doesn’t care if I win or lose. She’s happy to see me either way. It was more complicated traveling with a dog on the World Cup circuit and taking her to the Olympics in Korea. But it was so necessary. Animals offer a lot of emotional support. Some people don’t take that seriously, but I feel that animals can have a huge impact on mental health.
It’s a huge priority for us. We host camps for young girls in underserved communities, and mental health is one of our biggest points of conversation. When the girls come for the two-day long session, we go through the curriculum and teach them different ways to build friendships, engage in positive self-talk, and prioritize mental health. It really has nothing to do with skiing. I just want to empower girls in any way possible.
Speaking of women looking out for other women, the return of Brittney Griner has reignited a conversation about pay equity in women’s sports. Where are we in this ongoing fight?
I think everyone can agree that it’s great to have Britney home. And the conversation of pay equity is a really important one, because it’s not that women want to be paid as much as LeBron James. They just want to be paid in the same percentage and to be valued in the same way. That’s an important detail for everyone to understand. Everyone is doing such a good job fighting for this, but this conversation won’t be over anytime soon.
You recently signed a two-year first-look deal with CBS Studios through your production company Après Productions. Is pay equity one of the issues you’ll be prioritizing?
We have a bunch of projects that CBS is really excited about, and we’re currently working with some writers to get things going. They’re still in the works, I’ll let you know more when I can.
This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity.
Puffer jacket and puffer vest, HEAD x Gucci Vault. Crop top, leggings, and snow boots, Gucci. Skis, talent’s own.
SEBASTIAN KIM
Photographer: Sebastian Kim; stylist: Sarah Zendejas; hair: Graham Nation at The Wall Group; makeup: Karan Mitchell at TMG-LA; stylist assistant: Rosie Jarman; production: Area1202; special thanks to the Deer Valley Resort
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