The little black dress is perhaps one of the most beloved wardrobe staples of all time. Whether you prefer a sleek, clingy mini à la Saint Laurent or a more festive look, the LBD is never the wrong answer.
During this time of year, it may feel like glitter and vibrant hues are a qualifier for the celebratory season. But what makes the little black dress favorable over overwhelming metallics and noisy sequins is its year-round appeal and multitude of styling possibilities.
Below, check out six chic LBD-based outfits for almost every kind of occasion and aesthetic.
The I-Just-Finished-Watching-“Wednesday” Look
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If you haven’t already binge-watched the new “Wednesday” series with Jenna Ortega in the titular role, you’re missing out — not just on the show, but on the Addams’ spook-inducing style inspo.
16Arlington Adara Cutout Stretch-Jersey Mini Dress, $312 (from $780), available here (sizes UK 4-16)
Jennifer Behr Layla Silk-Satin Headband, $165, available here
Spero London Sterling Silver Safety Pin Earring, $100, available here
Larroude Olivia Platform Pump in Black Patent Leather, $315, available here
Torrid At The Knee Velvet Mesh Ruched Bodycon Dress, $52 (from $80), available here (sizes 10-30)
The Tea Time Look
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Not every little black dress has to be tight and fitted. Try a babydoll silhouette for a feminine tea-time-esque look.
Kika Vargas Black Mathilde Minidress, $374 (from $645), available here (sizes XXS-XL)
Jennifer Behr Mirabelle Silvertone & Crystal Bow Drop Earrings, $250, available here
Miscreants Cupid Gloves in Hot Pink, $132, available here
Simone Rocha Lace-Effect 100mm Platform Pumps, $1,046, available here
Wolford X Sergio Rossi Satin-Effect Tights, $141, available here
Charles & Keith x Shushu/Tong Chloris Satin & Leather Rose-Embellished Shoulder Bag, $173, available here
Selkie The Black Swan Recycled Parliament Dress, $289, available here (sizes XXS-5X)
The Casually Cool Look
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Say goodbye to a cinched look and hello to drop-waist silhouettes. If you’re looking for a casual LBD to emulate the cool-girl style of today, try this Tove Studio mini paired with your favorite loafer.
Tove Studio Iris Silk Mini Dress in Black, $216 (from $533), available here (sizes FR 34-42)
JW Anderson Large Bumper Moon Leather Shoulder Bag, $468 (from $890), available here
Numbering Gold #8552 Necklace, $64 (from $140), available here
Tanner Fletcher Gold Vintage Oval Locket Necklace, $131 (from $195), available here
Sam Edelman Quincy Loafer, $103 (from $170), available here
Mara Hoffman Mereba Dress, $795, available here (sizes XXS-3X)
The Classy Cocktail Look
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Sometimes, less is more. For a more elevated take on the classic, pair a high-neck design with color-complimentary accessories and a simple drop earring.
ShuShu/Tong Floral-Embroidered Halterneck Mini Dress, $456 (from $760), available here (sizes XS-L)
Sure, it’s “a tale as old as time,” but Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” actually turned 30 this year — a full Selena Gomez, for comparison.
So, on Thursday, ABC celebrated with a live-action and animated extravaganza directed by “Step Up” and “Crazy Rich Asians” auteur Jon M. Chu, headlined by marquee talent: H.E.R. as Belle, Josh Groban as Beast, Shania Twain as Mrs. Potts, Martin Short as Lumière and more. With clips of the original animation being interspersed with the stage performance, the costumes by Marina Toybina (winner of six Emmys, two of which were for “The Masked Singer”) helped create seamless continuity, while honoring the significance of the 1991 classic to ardent fans.
“The most challenging part is, how do you pay respect to the classic, but at the same time, try to give a [modern] take on the characters?” says Toybina.
With her team, Toybina built around 300 original costumes in just over two and a half months. Ahead, she takes us through the costume highlights.
Belle’s ‘Provincial’ Aesthetic
Belle (H.E.R.) in a modern-leaning denim dress, accessorized with a wicker basket and a book.
Photo: Christopher Willard/Courtesy of ABC
Toybina meshed 18th-century period authenticity with the vivid animation in our memories to introduce H.E.R.’s Belle as she goes about her day in her “provincial town.” She considered and sampled roughly “40 different tones” of organic fabrics, like cotton and linen, to illustrate Belle’s small village origins, before ultimately landing on a vibrant blue and circle-patterned denim for the overall dress, worn over a white puff-sleeve blouse.
The silhouette — with a corset and v-shaped stomacher — are period-correct, but Toybina forwent the structural padding under the soft muslin skirt layers. The end result communicates that Bell is a “free spirit and somebody that’s unique and stands out from the village,” she says.
“I made it more my own by bringing a little bit of a modern touch as far as adding certain details and trims, like an old-school belt and these worn-out shoes. I wanted there to be a life and a story to the character at the same time, and to make it as accurate [to history, but as] modern as I could.”
Belle’s Wintry Pink Cape and Gown
Belle’s pink dupioni gown.
Photo: Christopher Willard/Courtesy of ABC
The castle’s beloved staff-turned-homewares observe “Something There” between the Beast and Belle, who’s changed into a gown and cloak more appropriate for captivity. Memories of her pink, fur-trimmed ensemble from the movie remain just as vivid as the duo’s playful snowball fight.
“I can’t even tell you how many swatches I had of getting us to the right tones,” says Toybina, who referred to the exact Pantone shades of pink, while again remaining historically accurate to the corseted structure of the gown. “This is where you see an evolution of her wardrobe: There’s a pannier-like foundation underneath the three-layered skirting.”
In connecting all the familiar characters to each other and tracking back to the striking animation, Toybina “focused on significant fabrics — a dupioni and a taffeta to really bring those interesting textures to the show,” she says. Belle’s pink gown is constructed of multiple silk dupioni layers to bring the animated character to life. “But again, changing the design just enough to make it a little bit more contemporary.”
Toybina modernized the iconic look with a ribboned lace-up detail on the bodice, ruffle trims on the capelet, tonal color-blocking and on-trend matching gloves.
“I did go with a faux-fur accent on the cape,” she adds.
Belle’s Gilded Yellow Princess Gown
Belle’s new yellow-gold gown, with petal-like skirting.
Photo: Christopher Willard/Courtesy of ABC
Belle’s yellow finale ball gown remains the most iconic look from the 1991 film, immortalized by princess dolls, Halloween costumes and movie merch. For the 2017 live-action film, Jacqueline Durran even told Fashionista that determining the exact shade of yellow was “really a process.”
Toybina more than agrees, explaining that she conducted her own forensic analysis of the origin of the iconic shade, asking: “Is it a gold dress? Is it a yellow dress?” She considered the original film and any color-correcting, plus studied angles and shading.
“It was a gold dress that then evolved with time into a yellow dress,” says Toybina about the results of her research. “It was a mixture of both.”
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Ultimately, she decided to “not do a replica” of the original, also to highlight H.E.R.’s portrayal of the influential character: “I really wanted that to become her moment, as well.”
Fairy tale ending.
Photo: Christopher Willard/Courtesy of ABC
Toybina opted for luxurious textiles and techniques, like four types of pleating to create regal volume. “I definitely took it a step forward in the gold elements in the accents — and to make it more now,” she says, noting how she took “a very fashion approach” in designing the gown, also pulling inspiration from contemporary designers such as Alexander McQueen, Thierry Mugler and Daniel Roseberry’s Schiaparelli.
She also illustrated the fairy tale’s underlying theme of the rose through the gown design. “What can I do to make the yellow version of the rose?” she says. “What can I do to create the softness and elegance?” So, she experimented to create a specialty drape that represents rose petals.
“That was my inspiration to finish off the show strong, with a different interpretation of our hero dress,” says Toybina, “turning H.E.R. into that love story and [giving her] that happily-ever ending moment with my version of the gown.”
The Enchanted Costumes of Lumière, Mrs. Potts and Cogsworth
Lumière (Martin Short), Mrs. Potts (Shania Twain), Chip (Leo Abelo Perry) and Cogsworth (David Alan Grier).
Photo: Christopher Willard/Courtesy of ABC
When you have triple-threats like Martin Short, Shania Twain and David Alan Grier as singing and emoting castle décor, you just cannot cover their faces with costumes ‚ or so decided Toybina, Chu and producers after many deep discussions.
“I really wanted to let these characters come to life, and you can’t really do that when you’re restricting them,” says Toybina, who studied copious iterations of “Beauty and the Beast” performances, from Broadway to middle-school plays. “I wanted to see what magic is brought forward to these characters in the past.”
Toybina applied techniques learned and developed over her career, which also includes “So You Think You Can Dance” and Katy Perry’s 2015 Super Bowl Halftime Show. “Once I saw the casting, I started manipulating the artwork to make sure it was just the right costume for each our cast,” she says.
For Short’s Lumière, Toybina employed textile pattern-making and fabric manipulation to “create this swirl of a candelabra effect,” as opposed to using a molded structural design. (Though she did use latex builds to attach faux burning candles around decorative arm bands.) She also infuse historically-accurate interior design details, like reflecting the sheen and type of gold from the period.
To coordinate Lumière with Twain’s Mrs. Potts and Grier’s Cogsworth, Toybina created patterns with handmade latex and silicone decals, to emulate elaborate Rococo curves and molding. The intricate golden detailing runs teapot-lid-to-corset-to-porcelain-body-and-spout on Mrs. Potts, as well as on Cogsworth’s gilded headpiece and shoulder panels — “very much inspired by the now and details of what would it look like if you were a teapot and bringing this elegance,” says Toybina.
The Not-so-Beastly Prince
Prince only (Josh Groban).
Photo: Christopher Willard/Courtesy of ABC
“It’s the most unexpected way to represent the Beast,” says Toybina of Groban’s double-portrayal of the Prince-turned-Beast-turned-back-to-Prince.
Let’s just say that Chu and Toybina successfully addressed the age-old controversy of Beast v. the Prince in the forever-jarring finale reveal by having Groban operate and inhabit a 10-foot-tall Beast puppet. “It’s done in the most intricate yet detailed, simplistic and just brilliant way possible,” says Toybina, who custom-designed the puppet. (Head fabricator of the Beast team Erik Haskell led the build.)
The Prince-Beast.
Photo: Christopher Willard/Courtesy of ABC
The audience can see and experience Groban’s facial expressions and body language as the cursed Prince. “By [Groban] being that connected and able to emote through physically puppeteering the Beast, it’s almost feeling like he’s trapped and couldn’t get out,” says Toybina, like he literally “has the weight on the shoulder.”
She coordinated the Prince and Beast throughout via connecting dark-toned colorways and textiles, which also allude to the transformation and character evolution.
“The Prince is still present with us through this entire storyline, and, at the end, all we see is a transformation once through his costume,” says Toybina. This avoids the introduction of a whole new Prince face in the finale, when we’re used to the cuddly Beast at that point: “Because of that, you stay so connected to his character, beginning to end.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the Mountbatten Music Festival on March 7, 2020 in London.
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Meghan Markle‘s royal fashion has been a global phenomenon — she’s been said to give brands a “Markle Sparkle” by wearing them, and there are sites and columns across the internet tracking her every sartorial move. (Hi.) It began when she and Prince Harry first went public and started making official appearances together, and has continued to this day.
In the first half of the Netflix docuseries “Harry & Meghan,” the Duchess of Sussex explained that she intentionally kept her wardrobe more muted at the beginning. “Most of the time that I was in the U.K., I rarely wore color,” she said of her mostly-neutral palette. “There was thought in that… It also was just so I could blend in. I’m not trying to stand out here. There’s no version of me joining this family and trying to not do everything I could do to fit in. I don’t want to embarrass the family.”
However, something changed after the the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced they’d be stepping back as senior royals almost three years ago.
In episode five of “Harry & Meghan” — released on Dec. 15 Markle — recalls how her style shifted when the couple returned to the U.K. in March 2020 to make their final official appearances as working members of the royal family and to clear out their residence. She wore a lot of color, intentionally.
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“That last week…it was bittersweet,” she said. “Until that last week in the U.K., I rarely wore color. I never wanted to upstage or ruffle any feathers, so I just tried to blend in.”
During the “Royal Farewell Tour,” though, Markle swapped out the beiges and whites for brighter hues: turquoise blue, scarlet red, emerald green — the joy, optimism and promise of a new chapter translating across her wardrobe.
“I wore a lot of color that week,” she said in the docuseries. “Just felt like, ‘Well, let’s just look like a rainbow.’” (For added effect, the Rolling Stones’ “She’s a Rainbow” played as images of her past outfits flashed on screen.)
The Duke added: “It was our opportunity to go out with a bang.”
This year’s covers saw everything from fashion fantasies and illustrative political statements to career revivals and retirement announcements; from Lizzo in Bad Binch TongTong and Beyoncé in Harris Reed atop a horse to Nicole Kidman in the now-infamous Miu Miu micro set. There were less gray gradient backdrops from Vogue and a lot more color through styling, set design and makeup (not to mention casting), perhaps signifying a shift in direction of fashion’s perspective. It’s fair to say 2022 brought the best of the best from our favorite magazines.
Browse our picks for the most memorable covers of 2022 below:
Michelle Obama has been making the rounds to promote her latest book, “The Light We Carry,” and it’s made for plenty of standout style moments. The latest example? A look that involved a Marine Serre dress, altered into a top.
Obama paired the piece — which was layered over a black long-sleeve turtleneck — with wide-leg Balmain jeans and burgundy leather Stuart Weitzman boots, as the former First Lady’s stylist Meredith Koopshared on Instagram. She pulled her long box braids into a topknot bun, allowing her oversized earrings by Elizabeth Hooper to make maximum impact.
Though the press tour is already over, here’s hoping we’ll continue to see Obama in more daring outfits like this one (and hopefully, more Marine Serre) in the future.
AnnaSophia Robb is just as surprised as you are that her wedding went so viral.
“Like, why are people yelling at me down on the street [about my wedding]?,” she asks at a holiday dinner she hosted for St~Germain (which was responsible for some of the signature cocktails at the aforementioned viral wedding).
If you haven’t seen Robb’s Vogue wedding, you’re in for a treat: The actor married Trevor Paul at Inness, a stunning hotel in the Catskills, last summer. She wore vintage John Galliano from Aralda Vintage for her rehearsal dinner, then custom Danielle Frankel Studio for the ceremony.
She admits the process of looking for the dress was harrowing at first: “I didn’t know what I was doing. You get engaged, and you don’t realize it’s a full-blown industry. It’s a lot.” But she had Frankel on her mind.
“I had seen her Zoë Kravitz piece — the crochet with the pearls — and fell in love,” she says. “Then her team was like, ‘Hey, congratulations.’ And I said, ‘Oh, hey.’”
“We had this amazing process,” she continues. “I went to her studio, and she had all of her beautiful dresses — it was the trying-on period, but it just felt so right. Her pieces are felt so me, they felt also so unique and, honestly, they were so comfortable. I have my wedding dress hanging up on the back of my bedroom door, and I just look at it every day, like, ‘When am I gonna wear you again?’”
To play hostess for the holiday dinner, Robb opted for something festive and holiday-appropriate: a plush velvet, scalloped floral appliqué strapless mini dress from Oscar de laRenta, a brand that epitomizes New York.
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Photo: Charles Roussel/Courtesy of St~Germain
Having lived in the city for a long time (#JusticeForTheCarrieDiaries), the actor says that, out of all of the outside forces and mediums through which we receive information, New York has the strongest influence on her style: “You see me in Colorado, I’m a totally different person.”
“I personally dress for occasion, but what informs my style more than anything right now is: What makes me happy? I’m trying to be less concerned about what other people think and what I want to project,” she says. “I want to think sustainably. I want investment pieces. I also want investment pieces that make me happy and that don’t necessarily feel safe all the time.”
It’s about personal style, with an emphasis on personal: “When I look at people that I admire, it feels like that — Chloë Sevigny, Alexa Chung, SJP. They’re all very different, but very them.”
Photo: Charles Roussel/Courtesy of St~Germain
As we head into the holidays — i.e. peak occasion dressing — Robb also has a go-to gift that hasn’t failed her: framed art, photographs, even ornaments. “It’s such a pain in the ass to frame things,” she says. “Framebridge’s really good at it. You just mail it in… I’m actually framing my seating chart for my wedding.”
There are perfectly good celebrity style moments, and then there are the looks that really stick with you, the ones you try desperately to recreate at home. In ‘Great Outfits in Fashion History,’ Fashionista editors are revisiting their all-time favorite lewks.
When it comes to memorable fashion moments over the years, Beyoncé always tops lists as one of the best-dressed stars on the red carpet. Throughout her career, she’s experimented with her music and looks alike. In the year 2003, it was no different.
At VH1’s Big In 2003 ceremony, the then-22-year-old arrived in what we would describe as medieval-inspired opulence. She accepted the “Big Entertainer of ’03” award in a pink button-up corset — lined with fur at the shoulders and neckline — and champagne-colored satin maxi skirt, accessorized with dangling diamond earrings. She completed the look with her long, honey-blonde locks and full fringe straightened out.
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Back then, her outfit was seen as a puzzling pairing, but in my eyes, it was ahead of its time. Now, with the aughts aesthetic back with a vengeance, corset tops have regained popularity — and like Queen Bey, you can pair theform-fitting silhouette with just about any bottom. Find a few options below to re-create Beyoncé’s unforgettable 2003 VH1 Awards outfit.
Gemini by Guy Floral Lace-Up Corset Bustier, $24 (from $74), available here (sizes XS-6XL)
LaQuan Smith Metallic Knotted Maxi-Skirt, $895, available here (sizes XS-XL)
It’s officially time to start holiday outfit planning and getting ready to put your best foot forward — literally.
One of the best parts of the season is getting together with friends and loved ones. Knowing that those moments will live forever in photos, you want to look your best. Yes, the clothes are important, but so are the shoes — after all, the pair you wear determines how confidently you carry yourself when walking into a room.
When it comes to holiday party shoes, you want to find footwear that fits well into your wardrobe, brings out your style, is comfortable enough to wear to a variety of functions and, of course, feels festive.
To make it easier, we found the best, on-trend shoes to wear to potlucks, gift exchanges, family dinners and new-year gatherings, from velvet heels to Mary Jane platforms. Shop them all below.
Brandon Blackwood at the “Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure & Black Fashion Fair: Those Who Dress Better” exhibition.
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A new exhibition is in town — and this time, it’s one you can wear.
Tied to the “King Pleasure” exhibit currently on display in New York City, Black Fashion Fair partnered with Jean-Michel Basquiat’s estate for a show-slash-collaboration that’s not only open for viewing, but also for shopping. In honor of the celebration of the late artist’s work, his sisters Lisane Basquiat and Jeanine Heriveaux commissioned nine Black-owned brands — Hanifa, Theophilio, Brandon Blackwood, Who Decides War, Johnny Nelson, Bed on Water, Homage Year, Head of State, and Advisry — to create pieces based on his body of work.
Spearheaded by Black Fashion Fair, the capsule of ready-to-wear apparel and accessories merges each brand’s signature style with Basquiat’s art. Sixteen of the pieces are available for purchase for a limited time: There are sweaters, painted handbags and crown-shaped jewelry, priced between $20 (for a pack of Theophilio buttons) to $480 (for Advisry’s throw blanket). The rest aren’t for sale, but are being displayed at King Pleasure, as part of a show-within-the-show titled “Those Who Dress Better”; there, you can see a knit dress by Washington, D.C.–based label Hanifa, painted leather boots by Brandon Blackwood and an embroidered sweater by Advisry designer Keith Herron.
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Open until Jan. 1, “King Pleasure” offers visitors an intimate look at Jean-Michel that can only be shown by the family, featuring over 200 rarely-seen paintings, drawings and artifacts, all from the Basquait estate. The shoppable “Those Who Dress Better” pieces will be sold exclusively at the “King Pleasure” Emporium in Chelsea (601 West 26th Street) and online at blackfashionfair.org until Dec. 31.
See the Black Fashion Fair and Jean-Michel Basquiat collaboration in the gallery below.
Hanifa for “Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure & Black Fashion Fair: Those Who Dress Better” exhibition. Photo: AB+DM/Courtesy of Black Fashion Fair
Advisory for “Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure & Black Fashion Fair: Those Who Dress” Better exhibition. Photo: AB+DM/Courtesy of Black Fashion Fair
Edvin Thompson of Theophilio for “Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure & Black Fashion Fair: Those Who Dress Better” exhibition. Photo: AB+DM/Courtesy of Black Fashion Fair
Taofeek Abijako of Head Of State for “Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure & Black Fashion Fair: Those Who Dress Better” exhibition. Photo: AB+DM/Courtesy of Black Fashion Fair
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Brandon Blackwood for “Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure & Black Fashion Fair: Those Who Dress Better” exhibition. Photo: AB+DM/Courtesy of Black Fashion Fair
Johnny Nelson for “Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure & Black Fashion Fair: Those Who Dress Better” exhibition. Photo: AB+DM/Courtesy of Black Fashion Fair
Antoine Manning of Homage Year for “Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure & Black Fashion Fair: Those Who Dress Better” exhibition. Photo: AB+DM/Courtesy of Black Fashion Fair
Shanell Campbell of Bed on Water for “Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure & Black Fashion Fair: Those Who Dress Better” exhibition. Photo: AB+DM/Courtesy of Black Fashion Fair
After a sandy runway on a Hawai’ian beach and through serpentine walk through giant mounds of Camargue salt, Jacquemus finally returned to Paris for Spring 2023.
Less than 24 hours before, Simon Porte Jacquemus teased on Instagram that the “Le Raphia” show, as it’s titled, would be his very last one. You might’ve been alarmed if you didn’t swipe right: There was a second slide, clarifying that it would be the last… “of the year.”
Unveiled on Dec. 12 just outside of the French capital, the designer let his 5.1 million followers into his brand’s vision for Spring 2023. As the raffia pines rained down from the ceiling onto the catwalk, the show opened with a self-reference: an asymmetrical blazer dress styled with a large, billowing hat — very much similar to looks from the Spring 2017 collection.
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“Le Raphia” is as playful and utterly dreamy as past lines that have made Jacquemus such a sought-after brand, chock full of embroidered sheer numbers, ruffle crop tops with diagonal cutouts, ultra-tiny skirts (and peek-a-boo strappy bikinis underneath). The early aughts revival continues through many low-rise bottoms, high-low skirts, peplum blouses and capris. Other stand-outs included sleek cropped blazers, paired with high-waisted trousers.
As the name suggests, the 54-piece line features a range of pieces made from straw-like raffia fibers: woven button-ups, fitted blazers, gorpcore vests. The pièce de résistance is an all-over statement straw coat that will surely be spotted on Dua Lipa soon.
This season, Jacquemus swaps out its infamous Le Chiquito with maxi fuzzy totes and raffia handbags. Face-covering bucket straw hats, platform clogs and larger-than-life floral earrings complete the vacation fantasy.
See Jacquemus’ complete “Le Raphia” collection in the gallery below.
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Katie Holmes is chaotic-good personified. I really believe that.
Why else would she step out to the 2022 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball in New York City wearing the most quintessential Y2K combo: a strapless mini-dress over frayed blue jeans?
You heard it right — the jeans-over-dress combo is back. In the year of our Lord 2022. And even though we swore we wouldn’t let low-rise denim return, it’s here. And now, inevitably, we must reap what we have sown. The harvest: the dregs of Y2K fashion.
It’s giving Disney Channel. It’s giving Teen Vogue Party. It’s giving Y2K at its peak. She would know! She was a style icon in the early 2000s, and she’s not letting us forget it.
Katie is no stranger to a viral outfit photo. She single-handedly made that Khaite cardigan set go viral simply by hailing a cab — the photo that launched a thousand knit bras. And lest we forget: she survived a marriage to Tom Cruise. She can do anything! But should she?
u201cthis trend reared its ugly head years ago and honestly how dare Katie Holmes have the audacity to try to bring it backu201d
The Dawson’s Creek alum made a bold proclamation with this look. The Y2K renaissance is not just for baby Gen-Z’s who never lived through that war of kitsch and chaos. More chaotic, even, than Portia in White Lotus.
So if you’re tempted to recreate your own version of this nostalgic look, here’s how I’d do it. If you’re not, enjoy this outfit post-mortem:
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Medium Wash Baggy Jeans
The era: 2000-2007. The jeans: baggy, frayed. To recreate this look, go vintage. Or vintage-inspired. A straight leg cut and a teeny distressed edge is the key to nailing this 2000s vibe.
A Mini Dress/Tube Top
This is the crux of the chaos. It has to be long enough to be almost a dress but short enough to be almost-a-top. Did you get that? Are you taking notes? And make sure it’s strapless and fitted to juxtapose against the long, loose fit of the jeans.
Some Black Sneakers. Literally Any. Your Running Shoes Work.
Make it hip and modern by choosing your favorite pair of black sneakers. Even a cheeky ballet flat would work here. The more chaotic, the better
I feel a bit like a broken record when I say this but as an editor, I basically shop all day for a living. And while the majority of that shopping is obviously for the many stories I write, I also inevitably find things for myself along the way. My finds this fall have been particularly great and I thought it’d be fun to share them with you in case you’re looking for gifts or cool things for your own life.
For the purpose of organization, I’ve broken my special fall finds (many of which can be used during the winter and year-round) down into the categories of fashion, beauty, and home. Some are very useful and some are just for fun. Either way, they come highly recommended by yours truly (and I’m admittedly picky).
Scroll on for my favorite random finds as of late. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
The final weeks of 2022 have a lot of things in store — aside from obvious holiday festivities, there’s something else that should be on your radar: end-of-year sales.
Right off of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, brands are looking to treat their customers with discounts on some of their most sought-after products. And if you’re in still in search for holiday outfits, you can look no further: Reformation‘s holiday sale gives shoppers the opportunity to stock up on velvet gowns, printed bottoms and flirty blouses for up to 40% off — and it’s live now.
Luckily, the shopping event just started, but we can’t guarantee that the right ‘fit will be marked down later on (or be there at all). Head to the Reformation site now to shop some of your wishlist items before it’s too late. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite discounted party-ready pieces in the gallery below.
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Reformation Alisha Dress, $153 (from $218), available here (sizes XS-XL)
Reformation Addie Velvet Top, $104 (from $148), available here (sizes 0-12)
Reformation Nya Velvet Dress, $279 (from $398), available here (sizes XS-XL)
Reformation Molly Platform Sandal, $209 (from $298), available here
Reformation Daytona Silk Dress, $174 (from $248), available here (sizes 0-12) and here (sizes 1X-3X)
Reformation Satine Sleeveless Foldover Sweater, $118 (from $168), available here (sizes XS-XL)
Reformation Carrington Two-Piece, $125 (from $178), available here (sizes XS-XL)
Reformation Remy Knee Boot, $335 (from $478), available here
Reformation Bellini Cashmere Collared Sweater Dress, $230 (from $328), available here (sizes XS-XL)
Reformation Arlington Jacket, $244 (from $348), available here (sizes XS-XL)
Reformation Sera Two-Piece $209 (from $298), available here (sizes 14-24)
Reformation Jorgia Wedge Sandal, $174 (from $248), available here
Reformation Zenni Dress, $195 (from $278), available here (sizes 0-12)
Reformation Highgrove Coat, $230 (from $328), available here (sizes XS-XL)
Reformation Brandi Dress, $153 (from $218), available here (sizes 0-12) and here (sizes 1X-3X)
Reformation Mimi Buckle Pump, $209 (from $298), available here
Reformation Alaine Silk Dress, $149 (from $248), available here (sizes 0-12) and here (sizes 14-24)
Reformation Suzie Skirt, $62 (from $88), available here (sizes 14-24)
Reformation Corynn Two-Piece, $101 (from $168), available here (sizes XS-XL)
Reformation Wendi Satin Mule, $209 (from $298), available here
Reformation Jason Blazer, $174 (from $248), available here (sizes 0-12), and Cameron Skirt, $104 (from $148), available here (sizes 0-12)
Reformation Davina Silk Dress, $209 (from $298), available here (sizes XS-XL)
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Fashion, like most industries, has always been rife with nepotism. But right around the mid-2010s, celebrity children suddenly seemed to be taking over modeling: From the Hadids to Kendall Jenner to Kaia Gerber to Hailey Bieber (née Baldwin), a famous last name started to feel like a prerequisite for casting directors. Since then, we’ve only seen more descendants of famous families come of age, get thousands of Instagram followers and sign Miu Miu contracts.
We’ve also seen nepotism re-emerge as a hot topic of conversation, with stars like Zoë Kravitz, Maude Apatow and Lily-Rose Depp addressing the privilege from which they may or may not benefit in interviews.
“The internet cares a lot more about who your family is than the people who are casting you in things,” Depp said in her recent Elle cover story. “Maybe you get your foot in the door, but you still just have your foot in the door. There’s a lot of work that comes after that.”
Depp, a Chanel ambassador, straddles the line between Hollywood and fashion, and her comments spurred Instagram-story reactions from prominent models without famous last names.
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“You have no fucking idea how much you have to fight to make people respect you. TAKES YEARS. you just get it by free day one,” wrote Vittoria Ceretti, for instance.
Love it or hate it, “nepo babies,” as Depp called them, are continuing to emerge as fashion darlings, and a new wave of them are perfectly positioned to dominate the industry and our Instagram feeds in 2023. We’re here to tell you about them, not judge.
Based on hours of Instagram stalking, scanning Miu Miu front rows and Chanel event tip sheets and polling industry colleagues, we compiled the below list of up-and-coming fashion nepo babies to watch. There are fashion and skin-care heiresses, scions of the world’s most famous tech entrepreneurs, gorgeous supermodel offspring and much more. Get to know each of these budding multi-hyphenate “It” girls below.
Eve Jobs
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Instagram:@evejobs/460K Famous relative: Steve Jobs (parent) Born: 1998 Occupation(s): model, influencer Representation: DNA Models Fashion Credits: Glossier campaign, Coperni Spring 2022 runway, Louis Vuitton Fall 2022 front row and handbag campaign, 2022 Met Gala, Vogue Japan cover
Isadora Bjarkardóttir
Photo: Imaxtree
Instagram:@d0lgur/26.8K Famous relatives: Björk and Matthew Barney (parents) Born: 2003 Occupation(s): model, actor Representation: ITG Fashion credits: Miu Miu Fall 2022 campaign and Spring 2023 runway
Carly Sturm
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Instagram:@charlysturm/65K Famous relatives: Dr. Barbara Sturm (parent) Born: 2006 Occupation(s): works for mom, model, socialite, influencer Fashion credits: JW Anderson Spring 2023 runway, Stella McCartney Spring 2023 front row
Chase Sui Wonders
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Instagram:@chasesuiwonders/105K Famous relative: Anna Sui (aunt) Born: 1996 Occupation(s): actor, model, Harvard grad Fashion Credits: Sofia Coppola-directed Calvin Klein campaign, Anna Sui x Batsheva campaign, Sandy Liang campaign, Ferragamo campaign, Coach campaign, Madewell campaign, Miu Miu Spring 2023 front row, Thom Browne Fall 2022 front row, worked with Chanel
Ever Anderson
Photo: Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images
Instagram:@everanderson/526K TikTok:@everanderson/807K Famous relatives: Milla Jovovich and Paul W.S. Anderson (parents) Born: 2007 Occupation(s): model, actor Fashion credits: Miu Miu ambassador, Miu Miu campaign, Re-edition cover, Muse Magazine cover, Marfa Journal cover
Leni Olumi Klum
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Instagram:@leniklum/1.7M Famous relatives: Heidi Klum (parent), Seal (adoptive parent) Born: 2004 Occupation(s): model, influencer Representation: CAA Fashion Fashion credits: About You collaboration, Dior Beauty ambassador, Intimissi campaign (with Heidi), Hunger cover, Glamour Germany cover, Harper’s Bazaar Germany cover (with mom), Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda 2021 runway
Isabella Massenet
Photo: Frazer Harrison
Instagram: @isabellamassenet/11.8K Famous relative: Natalie Massenet (parent) Born: 2000 Occupation(s): model, DJ, NYU student Representation: IMG Models Fashion credits:Wonderland cover, Frame campaign, DJing for fashion parties
Phoebe Gates
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Instagram:@phoebegates/167K Famous relatives: Bill and Melinda Gates (parent) Born: 2002 Occupation(s): fashion influencer, activist, Stanford student Fashion credits: Michael Kors Spring 2023 front row, Valentino Spring 2023 front row, Stella McCartney Spring 2023 front row, British Vogue internship
Yumi Nu
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
Instagram:@_yumi_nu/148K Famous relatives: Rocky Aoki (grandfather), Steve Aoki (uncle), Devon Aoki (aunt) Born: 1996 Occupation(s): model, designer, singer Representation: The Society Management, Wilhelmina Models Fashion credits:clothing line Blueki, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2022 cover, Vogue Hong Kong cover, Teen Vogue digital cover, Gap campaign, Jacquemus campaign, Jacquemus Spring 2022 runway, Vogue cover (group shot), Vogue Beauty Secrets video, Markarian Spring 2023 runway, Brandon Maxwell Spring 2023 runway, Puma September 2022 runway, Vogue World runway
Zaya Wade
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Instagram:@zayawade/616K Famous relatives: Dwyane Wade (parent), Gabrielle Union (stepparent) Born: 2007 Occupation(s): all-around style star, high schooler Fashion credits: Miu Miu Spring 2023 front row, Gucci Love Parade front row, styled by Thomas Christos Kikis
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There are perfectly good celebrity style moments, and then there are the looks that really stick with you, the ones you try desperately to recreate at home. In ‘Great Outfits in Fashion History,’ Fashionista editors are revisiting their all-time favorite lewks.
History is divided between two timelines: before Harry Styles’s Gucci contract and after Harry Styles’s Gucci contract.
The year is 2015. Zayn Malik just left One Direction and broke my 14-year-old heart into a million little pieces. But one strategic, life-altering fashion moment restored my faith and hope in the future: Harry Styles’s black and white floral Gucci suit on the American Music Awards red carpet.
Not only did this awaken the fashion lover in me, it changed the world, arguably.
In contrast with his fellow band members’ traditional black and grey suits and ties, Styles stuck out like a sore thumb in the now-infamous black and white set, featuring a flared silhouette. And though some may say it wasn’t that wild of a fashion choice, the Harry Lambert-styled look did draw some criticism for its pattern and even sparked memes shared by fellow carpet attendee Justin Bieber. Basically, this suit’s impact on a generation of young people — not to mention the music and fashion scenes — is undeniable.
Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images
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There’s no question that when former Creative Director Alessandro Michele first named Styles as one of his muses at Gucci, it altered the trajectory of pop culture for years to come. Nearly a decade later, Styles continues to basically exclusively wear Michele’s Gucci after forging a close friendship with the designer.
In light of Michele’s departure from Gucci, Harry Lambert posted a photo tribute to the suit that in many ways helped spearhead Styles’ fashion-icon status.
What comes next for Michele is still unknown, but whatever it may be, there’s no doubt in my mind Harry will be following closely behind him.
If you’re also still thinking about Styles’ vintage-inspired floral pattern seven years later and want to give statement botanics a try for yourself, take a look at the gallery below.
P.S. I miss you, One Direction.
Botter Turtleneck Top Beige With Black Flowers, €285, available here (sizes XS-XL)
Connor McKnight Rorschach Floral Workwear Jacket, $1,050, available here (sizes XS-XXL)
Kimberly Goldson Ebs Printed Double-Breasted Blazer, $498, available here (sizes 0-12)
Fleur Du Mal Enchanted Garden Cutout Pant, $395, available here (sizes XS-L)
Farm Rio Flower Scarves Lenzing™ Ecovero™ Viscose Shirt, $175, available here (sizes XS-XL)
Alice + Olivia Latoya Blazer Minidress, $550, available here (sizes 0-14)
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In the past decade, Korea witnessed a boom, both economically and culturally, thanks to the “Hallyu wave,” which consists of everything from the estimated $13 billion K-beauty market, the appeal of K-pop idols and global attention to the nation’s film industry. Fashion’s role in this, though, has been a slower burn.
While you’ll most likely recognize a few brands from popular dramas, your favorite Korean celebrities or Seoul Fashion Week street style, many of Korea’s top designers are looking to cement themselves in the global market. On the cusp of international recognition, they’re pushing to advance K-fashion beyond the guise of the pop-culture craze.
According to Kaimin — the designer behind the brand of the same name, which has been worn by the likes of Lady Gaga, Beyoncé and Björk — the growing popularity of the Korean music industry has been integral not just to bringing attention to the country’s fashion scene, but also to inspiring creatives on the ground.
“Musicians and other trendsetters have been dictating what’s fashionable and driving change from the top down and, while that may seem like a recipe for convergence, I think it has actually spread self-confidence and this broad expression of individuality that you see among the younger generation today, which is fabulous,” says Kaimin.
But other designers are looking to go beyond that pop-culture mold. “Until now, Korea has been sticking to the ‘existing fashion powerhouse,’ but I think it would be better to approach it in the way that Korean designers exceed even more,” The Studio K’s Hye-Jin Hong tells Fashionista. “Looking at successful cases such as ‘Squid Games’ and BTS, I think brands should strive to [overcome this method] and cement our identities into the world.”
Ahead, meet seven rising brands that are doing just that.
Blossom
Hea-Won Park had an affinity for clothes from a young age, which grew into an admiration for design, colors and textures that eventually lead her to found Blossom in 2016.
“I made [Blossom] for myself, but I also wanted to show it to others,” she says. “There are real main characters who sharpen and polish their own weapons — I wanted to be their supporter.”
The Seoul-based womenswear label makes ready-to-wear staples that are irresistible, sleek and even daring: oversized blazers and matching voluminous trousers, smart knitwear, boxy T-shirts, and flow-y silk blouses.
“I tend to pay a lot of attention to the quality [of our clothes] so that people can wear them for a long time,” Park says. “The fabric and color are carefully determined, and the quality is always discussed with the companies we work with, that have been in the industry for a long time. The design also is prioritized to be timeless rather than following a certain trend.”
Blossom’s been touched by the Hallyu Wave: It’s been featured on popular Korean shows like “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” and worn by celebs like singer Krystal Jung. Park argues that a healthy consumption of Korean culture — one filled with positive energy — will be vital to the industry’s success.
“Blossom gets a lot of compliments from those markets, and sometimes those shops buy our products,” she says. “The number of orders from individual customers has also increased a lot, too. I’m always thankful for that love.”
Through its pieces that can be worn by anyone at any time, Park ultimately wants to bond with the customer through Blossom.
“In a way, my clothes are my alter ego, and the people who wear them become friends with me,” she says.
Clove
Before becoming the CEO and director of Clove, Ju-Hyun Juen worked on the promotional team of a fashion brand for eight years. She’d think about changing jobs, but it wasn’t until she started learning how to play golf and tennis that the idea for her clothing brand came to be.
While searching for the right uniform — before people even coined the words golfcore and tenniscore — Juen had a difficult time finding pieces that fit her needs, budget and style.
“There were only expensive and ultra-fancy brands at the time,” she says. “The collections often had colorful details that I personally believed weren’t as versatile to wear in my daily life… I started with some core items according to my needs.”
That exercise birthed the recipe for what became Clove’s signature sporty look: chunky cable knits, cozy fleece pullovers, loose-fitted bottoms, embroidered fitted caps. It’s meant to fit into your wardrobe, whether you’re athletic or not.
“The reason why I chose our Instagram name as a ‘Clove Club’ and not just the brand name is that I wanted to create an online space where people can just enjoy this sort of lifestyle through our clothes,” she says.
Juen is confident that Korean fashion brands will continue to become more recognized in the future. But for now, she’s happy where things are headed.
“[The industry] is changing a lot to the point that when I meet people on work trips abroad, they know how to say ‘hello’ in Korean because they like K-Pop singers,” she syas. “I think [the Hallyu wave] helps to promote Korean brands in other countries, and I’m proud to see many of them doing well overseas. It makes me want to keep up with them.”
Eenk
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Hye-Mee Lee loves word play: Eenk, the name of her brand, plays on the word “ink” in English, and was inspired by watching her father work in the printing press.
In the age of fast fashion and endless trend cycles, Eenk aims to bring refreshing pieces that customers can always have in their personal archives — anything from fuzzy colorful knits to vintage-inspired phone accessories. Lee’s love of language trickles into her designs, too: Eenk recently launched “The Letter Project,” which is series of styles around keywords designated for each letter of the alphabet, from A to Z. The brand has unveiled pieces for letters like B (for Beanie), C (for Clutch/Cap) and D (for Darling) – and so on. Once it hits Z, it’ll circle back to the very start to present a total collection titled A for All, A for Archive.
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Like many during the pandemic, Lee was scared and at times felt that fashion was useless in the face of disaster. She wanted to create something hopeful through Eenk — and so, “S for Somewhere” was born.
“Since we couldn’t travel during that time, I remember I wanted to create looks that people would want to wear to go out or travel in,” Lee says. “We touched on the theme that satisfies that fantasy.” It was the brand’s best-selling collection yet.
Seoul’s fashion industry — and the Asian clothing market in general — is growing rapidly, and Lee’s not afraid of that expansion. If not anything, she wants more of it.
“I really hope that K-fashion brands will become more popular in the global market because I don’t see much of them right now in the ‘world stage,’” she says. “I’m looking forward to this growth and the time for it to happen is right now, in this moment.”
Expired Girl
Grounding its roots in Seoul, Expired Girl is a ready-to-wear brand inspired by memories from when designer Seohyun Lee was a teenager during the early 2000s.
“I wanted to mix the pop culture I’ve experienced during my school years and my interest in a variety of subcultures, and create a new mood,” Lee tells Fashionista. “The 2000s play a key role when planning for each season.”
Those nostalgic references translate to the silhouettes: Knit boleros, halter tops and pleated mini skirts are staples in the EP catalog. You’ll find a few punk-inspired tees in the mix, too. Its latest collection, “School Girl Goes Punk,” drew from the era’s rock culture, specifically, and utilized leftover fabric from the previous season to create pieces Lee thought a teenager obsessed with punk would wear.
Korea’s music landscape plays a huge role in the trend forecast, says Lee. “We wanted to give off a different mood from the existing K-fashion or the variety of styles of K-pop stars. Because Korean fashion trends are more conservative than in the west, some could think our clothes are more revealing than the existing trends,” she explains. “But with celebrities like Blackpink’s Jennie, Red Velvet’s Joy, and IU wearing our clothes, we were able to see the start of the Y2K fashion trends here in Korea.”
Kaimin
Photo: Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Warner Music
By Kaimin‘s own telling, the story of her namesake brand is a bit funny.
The Korean-Japanese designer created her very first capsule as an experiment, as part of a multi-sensory art project called Zero Zero Vol. 02, which she worked on alongside Nicola Formichetti, Miles Aldridge and Daniel Arsham’s Snarkitecture. Then, Beyoncé ended up wearing some of the pieces in her music video for “Grown Woman.” That gave her the confidence to create a full collection.
“Since then, I’ve been fortunate to work closely with many of my idols,” she says, listing off a few: Björk for her tour and an Art Basel Miami performance, Lady Gaga for various concerts and music videos, Nicki Minaj, Blackpink.
Kaimin’s design is rooted in a few core principles: innovation and technology; diversity and inclusivity; unrestricted creative community and cross-functional collaborations that reach far beyond fashion. Currently, she’s interested in the intersection of reality, VR/AR, digital art, 3-D printing and more.
“Fashion is directly influenced by the culture it originates in, and I love that every place on our planet has its own unique style,” she says. “I don’t really think about changing the Korean or any other fashion landscape.” What’s more important, she argues, is to simply share her creations with the world: “There’s plenty of room for all of us, and I love joining forces with local trendsetters to create something new and fun together!”
Kimhekim
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After working at Paris’ Studio Berçot and honing his skills at Balenciaga, Kim In-Te Kimhekim birthed his namesake brand, which is based in Seoul, in 2014.
Kimhekim draws inspiration from traditional Korean costumes (think Hanbok-style shapes), as well as Renaissance art motifs. While you can find wardrobe staples like turtlenecks, dress-shirts and trench coats, the brand is also rooted in sculpture and volume: oversized collars, larger-than-life ribbon bows, fluffy gowns — everyday items elevated through craftsmanship and surprising materials (like fake hair for Fall 2022 and upcycled denim for Spring 2023).
Over the years, Kim’s designs have been worn by the likes of Blackpink’s Rosé, Ho-Yeon Jung, Gigi Hadid and other renowned celebs. More recently, it’s landed on the new class of rising starlets — specifically NewJeans.
“I love their energy and their potential,” he says, noting that after the girl group wore Kimhekim pieces in a photo shoot, “we got a lot of attention from their fans. I’m looking forward to seeing how K-Pop continues to affect the fashion industry.”
The Studio K
Photo: Imaxtree
Hye-Jin Hong didn’t always plan on starting a fashion brand. In fact, when she was young, her dream was to be a scientist.
“Even while attending art school, I always thought that science and design are basically similar,” the RISD alum says. “It’s all about making concrete ideas — verifying, modifying, learning, feeling and producing results in the process. I wanted to create a fashion brand that also thinks like a scientist.”
Ever since her first collection for The Studio K in 2009, she’s worked towards achieving a modern sensibility that marries design and technology by always looking towards the future (AR try-ons, holographic catwalks, parametric fabrication) and while remaining rooted in classic silhouettes, like sleek blazers, puffers and knits.
“From the beginning of the brand, various K-Pop stars like Girls’ Generation, CNBLUE, AOA and others have worn our designs for stage costumes and in music videos,” she says. “It would be good to think about ways to create synergy between Korean designers and K-pop stars.”
When the cold winds roll in and snow comes down, there are few better feelings than wrapping yourself in something warm from head-to-toe: lined boots and thick socks to keep feet warm, cute mittens to protect your hands (while still easily accessing your phone), dramatically chunky sweaters.
Winter is already a gray time, so I like using fashion as a tool for bringing in more joyfulness and color — an extension of dopamine dressing, if you will. There’s an air of exuberance right now, with that post-lockdown feeling and being “back outside,” and that extends to our cozy-season essentials.
Ahead, we’ve rounded up some of the most fun cozy items money can buy, from Ugg mules to shearling scrunchies to Gigi Hadid-approved cardigans. Happy shopping!
Guest in Residence Cabin Cardigan, $645, available here (sizes XS-XXL)
Offline by Aerie Fluffy Sherpa Jogger, $59, available here (sizes XXS-XXL)
Another Tomorrow Merino Wool Knit Skirt, $490, available here (sizes XS-L)
She and Prince Harry attended the 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award Gala in New York City, where the couple received an award for their charitable work through the Archwell foundation. For the occasion, Ghesquière designed a minimalist, ivory-colored off-the-shoulder dress with a tapered tulip skirt and gentle draping. To accompany the look, Markle also wore a shoulder-grazing pair of earrings by CH Carolina Herrera and black pumps.
Markle also went minimalist on the beauty front, pulling her hair into a sleek, low bun — which has become one of the Duchess’ signature looks — embracing her naturally glow-y skin and enhancing her eyes with a subtly smoky effect.
It’s officially award season, with the annual People’s Choice Awards taking place on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Hosted by comedian Kenan Thompson at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, the event brought out some of the biggest names in Hollywood. The ceremony honored fan-favorite stars across movies, television and music – and awardees included Selena Gomez, Lizzo, Khloé Kardashian and more.
Outside the venue, the red carpet featured some head-turning looks that deserve their flowers. Before accepting her award for Music Icon of the year, Shania Twain wore Rodarte‘s sheer leopard print dress (an homage to her “That Don’t Impress Me Much” music video). Olivia Wilde, whose film “Don’t Worry Darling” won the Best Drama Movie category, rocked a black see-through Dior gown. Head-to-toe black was a common theme on the red carpet, but some celebs opted for pops of color, like MJ Rodriguez in a flowy white Giambattista Valli ensemble and Laverne Cox in a corseted number from Collina Strada‘s Spring 2023 collection.
Check out all the standout looks from the 2022 People’s Choice Awards red carpet, below.
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Shania Twain wearing custom Rodarte at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards in Santa Monica. Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Selma Blair wearing Oscar de la Renta at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards in Santa Monica. Photo: Todd Williamson/E! Entertainment/NBC via Getty Images
MJ Rodriguez wearing Giambattista Valli at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards in Santa Monica. Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Laverne Cox wearing Collina Strada at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards in Santa Monica. Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Sarah Hyland wearing Vera Wang at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards in Santa Monica. Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Billy Porter at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards in Santa Monica. Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Olivia Wilde wearing Dior at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards in Santa Monica. Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Sarah Michelle Gellar wearing Oscar de la Renta at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards in Santa Monica. Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Tefi Pessoa wearing Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards in Santa Monica. Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Muni Long at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards in Santa Monica. Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Gayle at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards in Santa Monica. Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Lisa Rinna wearing Saint Laurent at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards in Santa Monica. Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Tinx wearing vintage Christian Dior at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards in Santa Monica. Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Salut les filles! Whether you genuinely love the show, love to hate it or hate that you love it, “Emily in Paris” is coming back forseason three on Dec. 21. (How many times have you watched the trailer? Be honest.) As we await Emily, Mindy, Sylvie, Camille, Gabriel and Alfie’s returns to our screens, the cast gathered in — where else? — the French capital on Tuesday to premiere la nouvelle saison, and did so in characteristically expressive fashion.
Lily Collins went with a sand-colored, tied-cutout dress from Saint Laurent, while Ashley Park went maximalist in a gold sequined gown with matching duster coat by Valentino. Camille Razat also went with Valentino, but opted for a more muted look — a cream long-sleeved top and feathered trouser from Spring 2023 — and added a magenta choker necklace (and eyeshadow) for a pop of color.
As they prepare to face off on screen, Philippine Leroy Beaulieu and Kate Walsh went with different approaches to sartorial sculpture: Leroy Beaulieu in an asymmetric-front strapless LBD, Walsh in a formfitting long-sleeved Stéphane Rolland gown with a gathered fabric detail along one side.
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Though most of the attention was on the principal cast, Kim Cattrall made an appearance in a black sleeveless jumpsuit and fascinator that gave us flashbacks to the veiled hat she wore to Carrie’s book party post-chemical peel in “Sex and the City.” (Does this confirm rumors that the actor is reuniting with Darren Star for a cameo?)
See all the best looks from the season three premiere of “Emily in Paris” below.
Lily Collins wearing Saint Laurent at the season three premiere of “Emily in Paris” in Paris. Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Ashley Park wearing Valentino at the season three premiere of “Emily in Paris” in Paris. Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Camille Razat wearing Valentino at the season three premiere of “Emily in Paris” in Paris. Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu at the season three premiere of “Emily in Paris” in Paris. Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Kate Walsh wearing Stéphane Rolland at the season three premiere of “Emily in Paris” in Paris. Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Kim Cattrall at the season three premiere of “Emily in Paris” in Paris. Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
