“That’s when I realized, I was holding on to a Roberto Cavalli outfit and throwing away my relationship,” Carrie Bradshaw mused on Sex and the City while fighting with Aidan. He needed closet space, she needed couture. We know the outcome of that doomed relationship, because the choice should never be made between men and
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Photographs by Imaxtree. Design by Kayleen Dicuangco. This is Texture Talk, a weekly column that deep dives into the dynamic world of curly hair, from crowns of curls that are free flowing to strands that are tucked away in a protective style. By Natasha Bruno Date February 25, 2021 Facebook Twitter For the past handful
The joint efforts of Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons have not gone unnoticed. The very opposite, in fact—they’re all anyone can talk about. Since the announcement [hyperlink https://www.elle.com/fashion/a31067150/raf-simons-prada-co-creative-director/] of their co-creative director titles in February 2020, right before the COVID-19 led to global lockdowns, the runway has drastically changed. Their debut collection last September came
Photography via BECCA CosmeticsThe brand that paved the way for natural, lit-from-within beauty is officially closing its doors come September 2021. By Meaghan Wray Date February 25, 2021 Facebook Twitter Becca Cosmetics, the brand responsible for see-them-from-space highlighted cheekbones, is the latest company to be hit hard by COVID-19. On February 24, the influential beauty
It seems there is a point at which even the most ardent sweatpants devotee breaks rank. Perhaps it was the smattering of temperate late-fall days or the stultifying relentlessness of WFH life, but suddenly all the cozy, plush, fleecy piles in shapeless silhouettes were anathema to me. The cognitive dissonance I’d felt marveling at the
This is My Story, a series dedicated to creatives of colour and their paths to success. By Natasha Bruno Date February 24, 2021 Facebook Twitter “We’re on the verge of something big, massive, huge. We have the opportunity to be a part of one of the most transformative times in history, a moment in time
When you think of Fendi, a lot comes to mind. The storied Italian house has a legacy that transcends house codes, without hard definitions, set by the Fendi family and Karl Lagerfeld’s tenure. The addition of Kim Jones as creative director in 2020, who presented his debut collection during the last couture season, extends the
Photography courtesy of Zvelle.From a new sneaker style by Canadian brand Zvelle to a collab between Sporty & Rich and Clarks Originals, here’s what you need to know. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date February 24, 2021 Facebook Twitter Ready to get a leg up on your look? February has presented a wealth of new footwear
Songs, memes, and listicles have all been known to go viral—but a sweater? After Harry Styles wore one of JW Anderson’s patchwork knit pieces and fans began re-creating it en masse on TikTok, the designer decided to release the pattern and instructions to the public. The idea, Anderson explains, was “to help promote this idea
Imagine teleporting into one of your favorite movie universes, and you’ll have some idea of how KiKi Layne feels right now. “It hasn’t fully hit me,” the 29-year-old actress says of playing opposite Eddie Murphy in Coming 2 America, the sequel to his 1988 comedy. Her eyes widen behind her glasses. “Like, ‘Yo, this is
Despite it being New York Fashion Week when we speak, Kaia Gerber has all the time in the world. “It’s crazy to hear that it’s even fashion week right now,” she says, when I point out that digital shows and presentations are already going live. Pre-pandemic, she would normally be hopping from plane to hotel
Courtesy of the designer. Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. You might not expect an haute couture presentation to begin with a closeup of the designer himself, his face and body daubed with Day-Glo paint, wielding an aerosol can. But Charles de Vilmorin, the 24-year-old French phenom
Photography via L’Oreal Paris“I didn’t grow up seeing someone like me on billboards and in mainstream advertisements, even in India, my own country.” By Souzan Michael Galway Date February 22, 2021 Facebook Twitter “I wasn’t trying to be a colourism advocate,” says Nidhi Sunil over a Zoom call. “But once I started modelling, I was
Photography by Getty ImagesWill, Jada, Jaden and Willow are launching the gender-neutral brand Hey Humans this month. By Patricia Karounos Date February 22, 2021 Facebook Twitter The Smith family is making their way to the beauty aisle. Power couple Will and Jada have teamed up with their kids, Jaden and Willow, to launch an eco-friendly
Justine Carreon remembers the first pair of sneakers she latched onto. “I wore the same pair of slip-on Vans every day of my sophomore year in high school,” ELLE’s senior fashion market editor shares. The combo she wore on repeat: a pair of workman jeans, a studded belt, and “not-so-vintage” band tees sourced at the
Photography by Ryan Faist.Here, the JUNO Awards rising star talks about self-acceptance, fighting the urge to seek external validation, and what it was like to go viral with “Princesses Don’t Cry” on TikTok. By Jennifer Berry Date February 22, 2021 Facebook Twitter Aviva Mongillo, a.k.a. CARYS, had been acting in projects like CBC’s Workin’ Moms,
(Photography via mschf/Instagram)Talk about upcycling. By Meaghan Wray Date February 19, 2021 Facebook Twitter While the much of the world is hunkered down at home in the midst of a global health crisis and lamenting the idea of ever wearing jeans again, celebrities like Kylie Jenner are buying “Birkinstocks,” an jaw-dropping combination of Birkenstock sandals and
Photography courtesy of Smash + Tess.Including Roxy Earle’s closet launching on Poshmark. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date February 20, 2021 Facebook Twitter Smash & Tess is launching a romper-ific collection made in collaboration with Hilary Duff Photography courtesy of Smash + Tess. Vancouver-based brand Smash + Tess continues to, well, smash it with collabs. This
Photography via instagram.com/mondayhaircareCatch up on the news you may have missed. By FASHION Staff Date February 20, 2021 Facebook Twitter Sparitual launches a nail wellness kit Los Angeles-based nail and body care brand Sparitual launched a new Nail Wellness Collection on February 15, featuring an all-star lineup that includes a cuticle remover and oil, a
Photography courtesy of Imaxtree.These 10 pieces pop with colour and delight with texture. By FASHION Staff Date February 19, 2021 Facebook Twitter It’s all about the Muppets, baby! Five seasons of The Muppet Show hit Disney+ today, and since we’re still in winter mode and likely in need of a little joyfulness in our wardrobes,
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Photography via instagram.com/justinemarjanPlus, the time she sprayed sugar in Ashley Graham’s hair 24 times (?!) By Souzan Michael Galway Date February 19, 2021 Facebook Twitter Whether you’re a haircare fanatic and have never missed a beat when it comes to new products, styles and celebrity trends, or you’re totally removed from the world of hair
This is Texture Talk, a weekly column that deep dives into the dynamic world of curly hair, from crowns of curls that are free flowing to strands that are tucked away in a protective style. By Ingrie Williams Date February 18, 2021 Facebook Twitter We all know that wonderful feeling when you find the perfect
Photography by Daniel Shea, courtesy of Proenza SchoulerKamala Harris’s stepdaughter walked in Proenza Schouler’s fall 2021 show at New York Fashion Week. By Jennifer Berry Date February 18, 2021 Facebook Twitter Less than three weeks after signing with IMG Models (and no more than a month after winning hearts as “the first daughter of Bushwick”