Photography via Kiwi CollectionMinutes from the Louvre, Opera Garnier and Galeries Lafayette, what more could we ask for from this hidden gem? By Eliza Grossman Date August 27, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Fact: There’s no shortage of architectural eye candy in Paris. It’s this neoclassical style, thanks to Baron Haussmann’s city overhaul in the latter half of
Nelson Mandela famously said “sport has the power to change the world,” and that’s never been more clear than as of late. On August 26, the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team refused to take the court for Game 5 against the Orlando Magic. ICYMI (or are just not Raptors bandwagon fan, which, fair), the NBA is
You’re in the middle of your squat reps — weight in hand — and just like that, a charley horse causes your calf muscle to go rogue. When this type of muscle spasm or cramp hits, there is no mistaking what’s going down. The pain doesn’t usually last longer than a few minutes, but it’s
Michelle Obama spoke candidly about experiencing racism as a Black woman in America, both in and out of the White House, on the latest episode of The Michelle Obama Podcast. On the episode, she also spoke with her longtime pals—Kelly Dibble, Denielle Pemberton-Heard, and Dr. Sharon Malone—about the power of their friendships. When the recent
Back in January, or a full lifetime ago in the year 2020, the Black girl coalition at ELLE.com—Nerisha Penrose, Angel Lenise, and I—came together to create an editorial package centering the joy and beauty of our communities. The brief was simple: How can we use our platform to spotlight the beauty of Blackness in all
New York Fashion Week will go forward, but with a new format. The Council of Fashion Designers of America has released the official lineup for the spring 2021 season, along with a digital initiative that will allow designers to present their collections to both industry professionals and the general public. Titled Runway360, the platform is
image courtesy hboIncluding Dan Levy’s first on-screen project after Schitt’s Creek, Coastal Elites. By Pahull Bains Date August 27, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter We’ve got a lot of time on our hands right now. Here are all the movies and television shows we can’t wait to watch on streaming services in September 2020. Crave Coastal ElitesThis
Stock your closet with these quar-ready, WFH-friendly basics Like nearly every other facet of our lives, there’s a good chance the COVID-19 pandemic has totally upended your approach to fashion. Gone are the days of buying showy, impractical pieces just because. Our much narrower worlds means a few closet staples receive heavy rotation, while most
Rumors about COVID-19 reinfections have been circulating for months, and it’s hard not to be concerned as patients who appear to recover from the virus suddenly test positive again, sometimes months later. They’re rare, and doctors believe they can be put down to a few likely scenarios: faulty testing, or the virus lingering or “hiding”
Isabel Sandoval makes her triumphant return with Lingua Franca, a fragile drama that burns with an understated intensity. As the writer, director, and star, Sandoval presents a candid chronicle of being an immigrant, a woman of color, and a trans woman living under the Trump administration. Set in Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach, it tells the story
It’s been less than a year since Tracee Ellis Ross officially launched her Pattern Beauty line. And in that short period of time, the woman who you first fell for on Girlfriends and now adore as network TV’s best mom on Black-ish has settled into what is perhaps the defining role of her lifetime: Black
GABRIEL BOUYSGetty Images Jil Sander has rekindled her relationship with Uniqlo. This October, the celebrated German designer will release a new collection for men and women under +J, a line that the Japan-based retailer produced from 2009 to 2011. Indeed, it has been a little less than a decade since Sander lent her talents to
Photograph by Imaxtree.As it turns out, it’s not that hard to replicate the brand’s signature look. First there was the #QuarantinePillowChallenge, and now social media users are increasingly creating videos for the Gucci Model Challenge on TikTok with hilarious – and spot on – results. The trend was started by Chilling Adventures of Sabrina star
Naomi Osaka is joining NBA, WNBA, and MLB athletes in sitting out her next scheduled match following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, WI, on Aug. 23. Blake was shot at least seven times in the back outside of his own vehicle, while his three children were present. Osaka shared a statement on
Meghan Markle’s full Makers conversation with feminist and activist Gloria Steinem finally dropped, and it offers an honest conversation about voting rights in America, alonh with genuine concern about voter suppression efforts. The women also touched on Kamala Harris making history as the first Black woman vice presidential candidate for a major U.S. political party,
The Tyler Twins Since its inception, the hair care industry in America has been rooted in the idea that Black hair, in its natural state, is unacceptable. Our great-grandfather Garret A. Morgan, an inventor known as “the Black Edison,” was one of the first people to discover chemical relaxers. His company, G.A. Morgan’s Hair Refiner,
Photograph by Inez and Vinoodh. Courtesy of Burberry. By Maddison Glendinning Date August 26, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Today, Riccardo Tisci has unveiled the first ever bag campaign for the house of Burberry, showcasing the brand’s newest signature handbag, the Pocket Bag. The new campaign – shot before COVID-19 social distancing measures were in place –
On August 25, the Republican National Convention kicked off its second evening of endorsements for President Donald Trump with (debatably accurate) speeches from the current president’s colleagues, constituents and family members. This includes remarks from his third and current wife Melania Trump who gave a lengthy speech in the White House Rose Garden. While there
MLB players are sitting out at least two games tonight, a decision made following the police shooting of Jacob Blake on Aug. 23. Blake was shot multiple times outside his car in Kenosha, WI, with his three children still in the vehicle. His father said the bullets severed Blake’s spinal cord and shattered several vertebrae,
There may be a new lady in Brad Pitt’s life. This week, dating rumors spread after German model Nicole Poturalski was spotted boarding the same private jet as Pitt, bound for the South of France, according to Entertainment Tonight. The outlet reports that Poturalski arrived at Paris’s Charles de Gaulle Airport from Berlin, while Pitt
Kate Hudson is my happy place. Whenever I’m in a mood—which, let’s face it, is often in quarantine—I switch on a Hudson classic like Bride Wars, Almost Famous, or How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. It’s only natural that the actress’s charm and Hollywood smarts would make her a boss businesswoman. Along with
The best jewelry investments are timeless pieces that make us feel good. Beginning today, Aurate is having a sale that raises us one better: splurges that also do good. In honor of Women’s Equality Day—a holiday that is unfortunately, but unsurprisingly lesser-known—Aurate is holding a sale now through August 31 where shoppers can take 15%
Photo by Matt Sayles. Copyright The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.100 years since the 19th Amendment was passed, the two talked feminism, voting rights and more. By Pahull Bains Date August 26, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Today marks 100 years since women were granted the right to vote in the United States with the 19th Amendment,
Mini trampoline workouts aren’t anything new, but I’ve actually never tried one. I do have a regular outdoor trampoline that I occasionally use with the kids, so I know that even after a few minutes of jumping, I’m sweating and out of breath! So after watching Shantani Moore share this bounce cardio workout using a