There’s more couture and movie magic in store for Grande, according to Roach, who also styles Emmy winner Zendaya. “Oh baby, there’s a mood board,” the stylist and Project Runway judge told People at the Anastasia Soare and Oprah Winfrey in Conversation at Raising Brows event in Los Angeles on October 23. “There are hours and hours of fitting and laughing and swearing. It’s just a lot of daydreaming and imagination.”
Roach highlighted Grande’s “gratitude and appreciation” for both playing Glinda and getting to wear dresses like this one: “She’s so excited and grateful to the designers who are making these gowns and dresses for her.” He added that their working relationship is friendly and playful: “We’re both Cancers,” Roach said of their astrological signs. “We both have big personalities and really funny humor. It’s us making each other laugh, lots of jokes.”
Roach worked with Grande before her pivot into acting and says he feels “no pressure at all” to outdo her press tour from last year. “It’s just like coming back home, like two good friends reunited, and get to play in clothes—and a lot of clothes—which is so fun,” he said.
If you could describe your 2024 style mantra in three words, which would you choose?
Classic, modern and clean.
Is quiet luxury in or out? What about Y2K?
Quiet luxury is not a trend; it is a timeless and enduring concept that remains relevant regardless of changing fashion trends. I never caught on to the Y2K trend since I always purchase with intention of building a classic wardrobe.
How would you describe the evolution of your personal style in recent years?
The evolution of my personal style in recent years has been marked by a shift toward a more classic and elegant aesthetic, influenced by my admiration for my mom’s timeless style. Previously, I went through phases of indulging in fast fashion, but a few years ago, I underwent a significant transformation in my approach to shopping. I realized I was spending a considerable amount of money without building a cohesive wardrobe. My closet had numerous gaps, lacking a sense of unity.
In response, I adopted a new strategy, prioritizing quality over quantity in my purchase. Now, each addition to my wardrobe is carefully considered, fitting into the perfect puzzle piece of my overall style. This shift has not only brought a more refined and enduring quality to my fast-fashion choices but has also allowed me to create a wardrobe that reflects my personal taste and stands the test of time.
One of the biggest perks of being a fashion editor is having a list of style pros on speed dial, like Sandy Koszarek. The content creator and former VIP stylist at Nordstrom has a knack for spotting trends before they take over your newsfeed—unless, of course, you’re already following her on Instagram.
Koszarek has shared her expertise with us all year, so it only made sense to ask her to divulge her wisdom ahead of 2024—a few might surprise you, while others may feel more timeless than trendy.
Keep scrolling for the seven trends that will matter next year, including everything from accessories to outerwear. There are also shopping recommendations for each trend if you’re eager to start 2024 with your most stylish foot—or ‘fit— forward.
When it comes to personal style, there’s nothing quite as special as jewelry. Whether it’s a special occasion statement piece? or dainty detail that is worn daily, there are so many different ways to incorporate jewelry into any outfit. But, the key is knowing when less is more and when bigger is actually better—it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution.
So, we reached out to celebrity stylist and Méga brand designer, Dani Michelle, to get her point of view on not only how to wear different types of jewelry, but also the top trends to be aware of for next year.
Keep reading for Michelle’s smart tips for stacking rings and choosing statement pieces. Her styling talents are favored by Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber, so when it comes to accessorizing, this is certainly advice that’s worth taking.
As a fashion and shopping editor, I am well-versed in all the trends and have a solid scope of the best-of-the-best pieces available online. There’s one resource that I love to use to get further insight and inspiration: fashion stylists. Stylists have a gift for finding chic pieces that are often super practical and full of personality. With that in mind, I thought it would be fun to see what’s on the radar of some of my favorite stylists as well as what pieces they can’t live without at the moment.
I reached out to stylists Samantha Elise, Jill Jacobs, Irene Kim, Gina Marie Barbaro, Bryant Simmons, Serra Geris, and Erin Noël and posed this question: What Nordstrom items would you take to a deserted island? As expected, the results were stylish, ranging from cool beach-ready picks to fall staples they simply refuse to give up—even if isolated in the middle of nowhere. Keep scrolling to check out the 49 incredibly chic pieces that made their lists.
As an up-and-coming stylist in Los Angeles, Erin Noël has her finger on the pulse of all the trends happening in Hollywood and beyond. When it comes to dressing her clients, she looks to instill confidence by creating stylish outfits that help showcase their true selves and reflect the story they want to tell at that moment through their looks. To accomplish this, she often reaches for a mix of classic and trendy pieces at a variety of price points while paying close attention to the fit. But the goal is always to have fun in the process.
For fall, her approach is no different. Ahead, you will get insight into what Noël has her eyes on this season from Nordstrom to help create chic fall looks, plus some visual inspiration from her own closet on how to style each piece. Keep scrolling to check out everything from Noël’s stylish selection—My favorites from her roundup are the striped sweaters and pretty tops.
Sofia Richie Grainge’s wedding at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in the South of France took the internet by storm several weeks ago, with many dubbing it this year’s “royal wedding.” From three Chanel looks custom designed for Richie’s wedding weekend to the designer-infused outfits she wore leading up to her big day, Richie’s style was particularly eye-catching. The stylist behind Richie’s new fashion aesthetic: Liat Baruch.
“A couple of years ago, when Sofia had initially approached me, she had a very pointed conversation with me about where she wanted to go style-wise—how she wanted to present herself, how she wanted to dress,” Baruch says of how her partnership with Richie began. “Words like elevated, timeless, and longevity are what we were focusing on. It aligned with me and what I do as a service, but it also aligned with me personally because of how I dress.”
Baruch emphasizes it’s her and Richie’s shared aesthetics and fashion references that make their collaboration so successful. “I’ve always liked a classic, more timeless sense of style,” she says. “I dress trendy also sometimes, but it’s never been what I start with.” Instead, Baruch says she approaches curating closets by starting with core pieces you never need to get rid of. “You do that by buying quality pieces,” she adds. “I mean that. There’s no way around it.” This isn’t to say that purchasing high-quality fashion items necessarily requires a big budget. “You can buy things secondhand that are not worn and well-priced,” Baruch recommends as a strategy to add well-made items into your wardrobe at lower price points.
Curious to learn what her top summer shopping staples would be, I asked Baruch to share the exact pieces she’d recommend to clients. Shop the eight items that made the cut below.
As unfortunate as it is, most clothes weren’t designed with petite people in mind. Count the 5’10” and above models on the runway for proof. Yet many celebrities that err on the shorter side still manage to pull off incredible high-fashion looks on a regular basis. The “how” attached to that has one simple answer: stylists.
When it comes to dressing the petite population in Hollywood, celebrity stylist Nicole Chavez is one of the absolute best, with clients such as Jessica Simpson (5’3″), Kristen Bell (5’1″), and Rachel Bilson (5’2″). Knowing that, when Bilson’s looks from her New York City press tour for the Fox show Accused hit Instagram recently, it felt only right for us to get the inside scoop on each of her outfits from the trip. Keep scrolling for Chavez’s petite-styling tips, every detail surrounding Bilson’s NYC looks, and so much more.
With so many pairs to choose from, though, the options are almost dizzying, which is why we’re turning to a fashion insider and arbiter of cool flats, Sydney Engelhart. The L.A.-based stylist and consultant has been in the fashion world for over seven years—currently, she works with clients like Gabrielle Union and Zaya Wade alongside Thomas Christos Kikis and more recently has been doing creative direction and consulting for both brands and and celebs.
Engelhart has almost always had an affinity for flats and the cool outfits she regularly displays on her Instagram are a trove of styling inspiration. “There is something so feminine and polished about them without denying yourself comfort,” she explained. “I really believe in the power of a chic flat so I’m happy they are having a moment right now so I can really indulge.” The flats in her arsenal are just as good as the outfits she wears them with and Engelhart describes her everyday style as tailored and classic, insisting that comfort is key, especially for long days on set. “I’m very petite so I tailor everything. It makes the biggest difference in my wardrobe and really elevates every look,” she added.
To narrow in on some of the coolest flat of the moment, see (and shop) the top five pairs that Engelhart has on heavy rotation right now.
There are few creative mediums that pair as well as fashion and film. The right costumes help advance the story’s plot, while motion captures clothing’s most dramatic displays. This symbiotic relationship has produced some of the most iconic, seared-in-our-brain images over time — and 2022 had a few strong contenders to be added to that list.
From the flamboyant dresses on “Bridgerton” and the glittery and trend-setting looks from “Euphoria” to the alternate-dimension-defining clothes of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and the powerful, emotional costumes of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” film and television provided us tons of with rich, memorable fashion this year that we know we’ll be revisiting.
The holidays are the perfect time to plunge into shows you missed, catch up on the awards season contenders and indulge in some sartorial escapism. Discover Fashionista’s favorite fashionable TV series and movies from 2022 below.
“Euphoria” season 2
Photo: Eddy Chen/HBO
Costume designer: Heidi Bivens Watch it for: the Y2K-inspired looks, cropped baby tees and bold, glittery makeup. Where to watch:HBO
“Only Murders in the Building” season 2
Photo: Craig Blankenhorn/Courtesy of Hulu
Costume designer:Dana Covarrubias Watch it for: Selena Gomez in early-aughts ensembles, designer jackets, vests and various statement coats. Where to watch:Hulu, Disney+
“Bridgerton” season 2
Photo: Liam Daniel/Courtesy of Netflix
Costume designer:Sophie Canale Watch it for: regency costumes (think corsets, empire waists, bows and brocades) with a modern, sexy twist. Where to watch:Netflix
Costume designer:Kirston Mann Watch it for: the vibrant prints, maxi dresses and beaded accessories that support and celebrate Native designers. Where to watch:Peacock
Costume designer:Lyn Paolo Watch it for: New York sartorial opulence, featuring fake heiress Anna Delvey’s selection of Birkin bags, Oscar de La Renta jewels and Valentino capes. Where to watch: Netflix
Costume designer: Muriel Parra Watch it for: eclectic attires that are a mix of cool, handmade and weirdly fused nerd-punk energy. Where to watch:HBO Max
“Do Revenge”
Photo: Kim Simms/Courtesy of Netflix
Costume designer:Alana Morshead Watch it for: an all-star cast decked out in nostalgic ’90s-tinged fashion, inspired by iconic teen movies and series like “Jawbreaker,” “Clueless” and “Gossip Girl.” Where to watch:Netflix
Costume designer:Colleen Atwood Watch it for: a fresh take on iconic character Wednesday Addam’s gothcore aesthetic with Tik-Tok influenced styling. Where to watch: Netflix
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
Photo: Courtesy of Marvel Studios
Costume designer:Ruth E. Carter Watch it for: traditional African fashion reimagined in a modernistic way, including Ghanaian-inspired tailoring, florid textiles and contemporary tribal dresses. Where to watch: in theaters, coming soon to Disney+
“The White Lotus ” season 2
Photo: Fabio Lovino/Courtesy of HBO
Costume designer:Alex Bovaird Watch it for: the chaotic sartorial choices of upper-class vacationers: Tanya’s Monica Vitti-inspired looks, Ethan’s fintech bro uniform, Valentina’s power suits and Portia’s mismatched Gen-Z wardrobe. Where to watch: HBO
“Bones and All”
Photo: Yannis Drakoulidis/Courtesy of Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures
Costume designer:Giulia Piersanti Watch it for: a pair of teenage cannibals donning ’80s vintage, dirtbag fashion. Where to watch: in theaters, available to rent or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu
“Emily in Paris” season 3
Photo: Marie Etchegoyen/Courtesy of Netflix
Costume designer:Marylin Fitoussi Watch it for: fantastical off-the-runway pieces, Sylvie’s French minimalism and Emily’s Parisian style evolution. Bonus: ripped-from-the-fashion-headlines plots. Where to watch:Netflix
“Glass Onion: a Knives Out Mystery”
Photo: John Wilson/Netflix
Costume designer: Jenny Eagen Watch it for: Benoit Blanc in cheeky Mediterranean outfits, red-carpet-worthy gowns and playful resort wear. Where to watch:Netflix
“Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris”
Photo: Courtesy of Focus Features
Costume designer: Jenny Beavan Watch it for: fantastical French haute couture inspired by mid-century Dior archives. Where to watch: available to stream, rent or purchase on Peacock, Prime Video, Google Play, Apple TV, Vudu, Youtube, Redbox
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Caitlin Burke knows a thing or two about trends. The stylist and creative director has been in the industry for years, earning her fashion chops with Moda Operandi, Harper’s Bazaar, and Cosmopolitan. Suffice to say, when she has a hunch about an upcoming color trend, we listen. Via email, Burke told us:
“Ever since I discovered a cotton poplin Jil Sander blouse in an unexpected yet perfectly rich chocolaty brown hue in early 2021, I’ve been totally hooked on the color. At the time, it felt like a new neutral, and I hadn’t really seen cotton poplin done in that shade before. It became my colorway of choice for seemingly every new purchase. Lately though, I’ve found myself gravitating toward its natural successor: a deep wine-ish berry color.
“To clarify, it’s not so much that this merlot shade is replacing brown; it’s more so just replacing my obsession with brown. I think the last few seasons spent acquiring chocolate-hued pieces has left me craving an equally rich companion to them. And although brown pairs well with lots of shades (a major part of its appeal), few feel as luxe as this oxblood color does to me right now.”
A Gabrielle Union-Wade promo cycle is always a fun time. The actor, producer and multi-hyphenate Scorpio icon is a known lover and appreciator of fashion — she’s made that clear her entire decades-long career, building relationships with the biggest luxury houses in the world (Prada, Miu Miu and Valentino, to name a few) while also supporting emerging labels. (She’s worn Christopher John Rogers, Zankov and Puppets and Puppets, among others, in the last few weeks alone.)
For years, she’s been collaborating with stylist Thomas Christos Kikis on everything from press tours to #WadeWorldTours. Promoting multiple projects this fall, Union’s been out and about, with a dual focus on the animated Disney film “Strange World” and the A24 drama “The Inspection.” One’s a big-studio, fun-for-the-whole-family event; the other, an emotional awards season vehicle — “two very different projects,” as Christos tells me.
Because the schedules lined up, Union and her team found themselves working on both press tours at the same time. However, there was a clear delineation between the projects when it came to her style. The challenge, according to Christos, became: “How do you not have it all feel like one?”
Gabrielle Union in custom Prada at the 2022 New York Film Festival in October.
Photo: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for FLC
The first look Christos worked on was the custom long-sleeved Prada gown Union wore to the New York Film Festival screening of “The Inspection.”
“I was in Bellport for the month of July, taking some time off — which, of course, means overthinking,” he says. “I immediately reached out to Prada because we’ve had a really, really long history with them. We were just there in June for the show and hung out with the team.”
Christos worked with the team on a design that married the brand’s current direction with key inspiration from the archives, specifically two looks from Spring 1993. “Yes, it’s yellow and sparkly, but it’s not too over-the-top,” he says. “Nothing about ‘The Inspection’ press tour was about the fashion — it’s about Gab and her performance.”
He was able to screen the film ahead of the press tour, which helped set the tone for the red carpet wardrobe. “As a stylist, you’re so excited and so eager to get the look and show the look, but this was a performance that I’ve never seen out of many actors, let alone Gab — I was just really blown away by it,” he says. “It’s in many ways very personal. So I really wanted her clothing to be a backdrop for her voice and her performance.”
Any appearances promoting “The Inspection,” then, were more muted — lots of black and white, tailoring and classic silhouettes. “Strange World,” however, was pretty much the opposite.
Union promoting “Strangle World” in a Loewe look that sent me straight to Thomas Christos Kikis’ DMs.
Photo: Raymond Hall/GC Images
“It’s hyper reality, hyper fantasy, hyper colors — a lot of purples and blues,” Christos says. “She wore a Valentino Haute Couture dress with flowers that come away from her body, this Loewe dress with floating spheres all around it and fantasy stripes and the Elie Saab dress that they were so kind to pull from the archives that felt kind of trippy. It felt nothing like ‘The Inspection,’ which was the point.”
Having to dress a celebrity to promote various projects simultaneously isn’t unheard of; even if they only have one movie or TV show coming out, they might also be launching a brand or a product. With this, though, Christos made it a point to draw a distinct visual line between the films.
Union, wearing Valentino Haute Couture, at the L.A. premiere of “Strange World.”
Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney
“With ‘The Inspection,’ honestly, my job was to make her feel comfortable,” he says. “She’s so generous with being an advocate on so many levels and giving a performance that was beyond. It took a lot out of her, and I felt putting her in some wacky, zany look over and over and over would almost do a disservice to that. That’s not my job, to peacock over an actor’s work. It’s about the talent first.”
The tour kicked off with “The Inspection” at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. Union wore black strapless Vivienne Westwood.
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Union kicked off the press tour wearing Vivienne Westwood at the Toronto Film Festival in September.
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“She’s there not only as an actor, but as a collaborator on the film. [Editor’s note: Union is an executive producer on ‘The Inspection.’] I put her in that gown because I wanted her to feel beautiful,” Christos says. “It was really about her standing up there with the most talented creatives that she spent time with and went to a really dramatic place with. That was that feeling I wanted to evoke.”
A string of appearances in New York City followed, culminating in the custom Prada moment at the New York Film Festival. Then, there was a break (during which Union was filming, and Christos was accompanying Zaya Wade to her first solo Paris Fashion Week), before picking back up in mid-November. This time, “Strange World” promotion was in full swing, beginning with the aforementioned Valentino Haute Couture dress at its L.A. premiere.
Union in archival Elie Saab at the “Strange World” L.A. premiere
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“I really wanted to continue the pattern and the excitement of the dress to glam and not have the dress come off as too formal or precious. I wanted it to be much more theatrical,” Christos says. “I suggested maybe doing something a bit more over-the-top and exciting with the hair. I showed a few references, and Gab and Isaac were like, ‘Oh, a hundred percent, let’s do it.’ Isaac took my seed of an idea and really brought it to another level.”
Typically, Christos will be on a group chat with the rest of the glam team for any given event. Usually, he doesn’t pitch ideas for hair and makeup “unless I have something specific in mind”; the group will collectively discuss and pick a favorite together. London was an exception.
“Gab is such a collaborator. She gives me the freedom to do what I think is right for that moment. She doesn’t really push back — she wants to share the vision together,” he says. “Hair, makeup and wardrobe really do their job, work together and are all in sync. She’s such an amazing supporter of artists on every level.”
Following the London red carpet, Union began bouncing back and forth sartorially between projects: a screening for “The Inspector” in Proenza Schouler followed by a custom Prada lace look (inspired by the house’s Fall 2008 collection) at the Governors Awards; a candy cane-striped bouncy Loewe dress and playful Batsheva LBD for “Strange World” promo; then back again with a Theory suit for late-night shows and a black Fendi Haute Couture gown at the 2022 Gotham Awards. There was also some Tibi, some Christopher John Rogers, some The Row, even some of her own line for New York and Company, which Christos works on as well.
Union wearing a look from her collection for New York and Company — in New York, appropriately.
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“The thing with Gabrielle is — when she wears a Valentino dress, she’s like, ‘Oh my God, I’m so excited.’ Her and Pierpaolo [Piccioli] have had dinner together at Sunset Tower. It’s not like she’s wearing a dress by someone she doesn’t know or it’s a very anonymous experience. It’s quite personal,” Christos says. “She has a relationship with Mrs. Prada. Christopher [John Rogers] is probably going to DM her like, ‘You look amazing.’ The less anonymous or transactional the experience is, the more you wear it with a different sense of nuance and confidence. You really want to celebrate it.”
Beyond that, Union also seems eager to give credit where it’s due. “She’s always going to say, ‘Who designed it? I want to give them love,’” he continues. “She knows that if her 20 million-plus followers can in any way, big or small, impact a designer, she’s more than happy to do it. She loves fashion and she loves the industry.”
Union at the 2022 Governors Awards wearing a custom Prada look inspired by the brand’s Fall 2008 collection.
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The two-in-one promotional schedule may have wrapped, but the fun’s not over for Christos.
“Every time a garment bag arrives, if I’m in the office, I’m the one that unzips it. I’m the one that’s so excited,” Christos says. “I love the product so much. I genuinely love the job. I’m lucky that we have access to all of this.”
