Jennifer Berry

Stylish Travel Gear That’ll Make the Journey Less Stressful

Jennifer Berry — Thu, 25 May 2023 16:00:40 +0000

Isn’t travelling so much fun once you reach your destination? You can hit the pool, stroll the cobblestones streets, nibble on local delicacies — heavenly! And while travelling for pleasure is a total luxury, that doesn’t mean the process of getting to your final destination isn’t stressful. The running, the schlepping, the sweating, the lineups. There is nothing glamorous about any of it. That’s why you deserve the best travel gear that can get you from point A to B without deciding to turn around and head home.

Here, we’ve curated our favourite items that will make the airport jog a little less torturous, including a truly efficient weekender bag, lightweight runners and a pretty-and-effective dry shampoo for those red eye flights. Bonus: Their spring-ready hues are an additional mood-booster.

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Allbirds

Women's SuperLight Tree Runners

($150, Allbirds)

These lightweight runners, made of breathable FSC®-certified eucalyptus tree fiber, will get you to your gate blister-free.

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Roots

Isla Cotton Gauze Shirt and Shorts

($88 and $58, Roots)

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Brita

Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Filter

($33.98, Brita)

Because you can never be too hydrated when flying, this stainless steel bottle promises hassle-free, great-tasting water on the go, plus its double-wall insulation that keeps water cold for up to 24 hours.

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Away

The Large

($490, Away)

This punchy magenta colour is enough to make us hit “add to cart,” but it also boasts all the bells and whistles you want in a suitcase — lightweight yet durable, with a polycarbonate hard shell, thoughtful details like 360° spinner wheels, and an interior compression system and water-resistant laundry bag that make packing less painful.

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Apple

AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)

($329, Apple)

Dealing with a headphone cord while juggling luggage is a crime, so treat yourself to top-notch wireless ear pods that offer superb sound quality — and next-level noise-cancellation for whenever you need to drown out the sounds around you.

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Monos

Metro Duffel

($280, Monos)

Made of water-resistant, ultra-microfibre vegan leather, this roomy duffel has an interior laptop compartment and a built-in trolley sleeve fits around the handle of most suitcases — and converts into an extra pocket when not in use. Smart!

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North Face

Women’s Isabella Hip Pack

($49.99, North Face)

A hip bag is a must for tossing around your waist or wearing cross-body — the more hands-free you can be while travelling, the better. This sporty style has handy features like a zip pocket for small essentials and an internal key hook.

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Oribe

Serene Scalp Oil Control Dry Shampoo Powder

($58, Oribe)

Who has the energy to wash their hair before an early flight? If you need a little hair refresh on the go, this ultra-absorbing dry shampoo powder mattifies the scalp and reduces excess sebum. Bonus: ingredients like a specialty starch blend and kaolin clay absorb oil, dirt and product buildup while mango leaf extract helps support a healthy scalp microbiome.

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Herschel

Heritage Hardshell Carry On Luggage

($275, Herschel)

The Canadian brand recently launched hardshell luggage and it’s not to be slept on. Each piece was performance-tested, including drop, tumble, wheel mileage, trolley handle jerk, and zipper cycle tests, and is backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty.

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BonLook

Whimsy

($99, BonLook)

Sunnies are a necessity for landing in different time zones and camouflaging bags from those overnight hauls, so they might as well be cute!

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Bugatti

Reborn 3-in-1 Tote

($94.99 , Bugatti)

Made of 100 per cent recycled water-repellent polyester, this multi-functional carryall is not only environmentally friendly, but durable and water-resistant. It also includes optional padded back straps so you can use it as backpack or a tote.

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Cottage Season Has Arrived — Here Are Tips for Cutting Down On Drinking

Noor Abduljabbar and Jennifer Berry — Fri, 19 May 2023 15:41:05 +0000

It’s no secret that alcohol consumption can have negative effects on our health, including an increased risk of cancer and heart disease, and we’ve all heard the saying “everything in moderation.” But have you ever wondered just how much is considered “moderation” when it comes to cocktails? Well, as even the most casual of drinkers surely knows, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) addressed this by updating their guidelines for alcohol consumption early this year and according to this update, no amount of alcohol is safe.

That said, if you *must* imbibe, the CCSA recommends no more than two drinks a week and cautions that consuming three to six drinks a week can increase the likelihood of developing certain types of cancer. In addition, having more than seven drinks per week increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, with the risk increasing with each additional drink. Dark.

Now that patios are in full swing and cottage season is about to kick off, what do these stringent guidelines mean for your hot girl summer? Or more specifically, if you like to enjoy a drink or two, how can you cut down on booze and still socialize at your leisure? One practical place to start is opening your mind (and palate) to non-alcoholic alternatives to your go-to Aperol Spritz, like elevated flavoured soda waters and mocktails.

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FASHION spoke to Andrea Grand, co-founder of sparkling beverage brand Barbet, about how drinking habits may change in the wake of the rigid CCSA guidelines and increased awareness around the health risks of alcohol. “It creates more opportunities! We’re still a baby brand, but even in our short [time] of being around, we’ve seen a shift in the conversation around beverage menus at restaurants and the need for diverse and different products,” she says. Here, Grand shares her top tips for navigating the social scene this summer, whether you’re trying a “damp lifestyle” or going entirely booze-free. Grab a mocktail and read on.

You don’t have to take an “all or nothing” approach

Missed the opportunity the try Dry January earlier this year and want to attempt to go sober for a period of time? “Do what feels right for you — dry, damp, or anything in between,” Grand says. “These are opportunities to break the rituals or habits you’re in, make small changes and reassess how things are going. It’s about making choices that are right for you,” she says of deciding how much to cut down on drinking, and for how long. “It’s like the book Choose Your Own Adventure.”

Get out of the house

“Don’t hermit — get out and about! There are so many fun things to do that aren’t centred around alcohol,” Grand tells FASHION, adding that a damp lifestyle (a.k.a. one where you drink sometimes and not others) is about balance. “Next time you need to grab a drink with friends, you can always opt for a mocktail or non-alcoholic sparkling water instead. It’s the same experience, but without the consequences.”

Photography by Maya Fuhr, courtesy of Barbet

It’s not your responsibility to explain why you’re not drinking

“The main thing is to own it!” says Grand. “It is no one’s business if you are or aren’t drinking.” Grand adds that it’s a priority of Barbet’s to “start getting people to focus on what’s in a person’s can or cup, not what isn’t.”

Entertaining? Level up your non-booze options

Grand says that a surefire way to make guests feel more comfortable when they aren’t drinking is to offer elevated cocktail alternatives. “We don’t mean offering up a pop/soda you would sip on when you were sitting at the kid’s table or a margarita but with no tequila. We mean options that are just as flavourful, bold, playful, appetizing and high-quality as their alcohol counterparts.”

Now, try a tasty mocktail recipe:

Barbet x Seedlip “Grove Waves”

3oz Barbet Light Wave

1.5oz Seedlip Grove 42

0.5oz Mango Mint Cordial

0.75oz Fresh-pressed lemon

Dehydrated lemon garnish

Cheers!

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Kate Middleton’s Style and the Soft Power in Her Fashion Choices

Alyssa Ashton — Mon, 08 May 2023 18:37:34 +0000

This article was originally published in April, 2021 and has been updated.

November 16, 2010 is a day that will go down in history. After seven years of dating, Prince William and Kate Middleton announced they were engaged. Finally! And for the fashion world, it was the day the “Kate effect” was born. Within minutes of appearing at the photocall, Catherine’s blue Issa London wrap dress sold out in the UK — and it went on to sell out in 43 countries including the United States. Such has been the case for so many Kate Middleton outfits since.

Kate gave her first press interview that day, sitting down for the traditional engagement interview with ITV’s Tom Bradby, and she didn’t give another one for nine years. But like Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana and countless people in politics (hey, Michelle Obama), Kate’s clothes tell us her story. Her engagement dress established who the Duchess of Cambridge would be as a royal: perfectly appropriate, full of symbolic gestures — the sapphire blue colour of the Issa dress was a subtle nod to Princess Diana’s own engagement outfit — and always flying the fashion flag for Britain. “I think she’s acutely aware of the power she wields which is why we see her choose the labels she wears so carefully,” Bethan Holt, author of The Duchess of Cambridge: A Decade of Modern Royal Style, tells FASHION.

There is a message behind every blouse, necklace, handbag and pair of shoes Kate wears. And as the duchess reaches a decade of marriage (and royal duty) on April 29, her power is becoming clearer than ever. Here, we dive a little deeper into those fashion choices and the story they tell.

Kate wears a fascinator by British designer Vivien Sheriff. Photograph by Getty Images.

Soft diplomacy at its finest

“Kate is a future queen and wife and mother to two future kings so she chooses outfits which encompass that,” says Holt. “They’re elegant, regal and epitomize how seriously she takes her role by supporting British designers and symbolizing the royal family’s soft power.” Shortly after her engagement, Kate had her first day on the job at a royal engagement in North Wales. She somehow had to show the world that this commoner was ready to one day be queen consort. A fascinator was obviously the solution. Designed by British designer Vivien Sheriff, the fascinator featured military badges, including the Royal Welch Fusiliers, of which Prince Charles is Colonel-in-Chief. It was a subtle nod to the family she was joining and its role supporting the Armed Forces.

But Catherine’s most symbolic fashion moment was undoubtedly her Alexander McQueen wedding dress. The royal family’s job is to “strengthen national unity” and Kate weaved that duty into her gown’s bodice and skirt. Beautifully intertwined in the lace were roses, thistles and shamrocks representing England, Scotland and Ireland respectively, as well as daffodils for Wales. This might be the most stunning example of soft diplomacy.

Kate Middleton wears a $90 Zara dress to leave for her honeymoon. Photography by Getty Images.

The Duchess of the high street

When the Duchess of Cambridge left Buckingham Palace after her wedding, she walked across the palace lawn in a $90 Zara dress. “She knows that people love to see her as ‘normal,’” Holt says. The duchess joined the royal family at a unique time, explains Holt. The Queen and Diana didn’t have to contend with the internet, and fans being able to identify what they’re wearing (and where to buy it) within minutes. Fashion sleuths have quickly found Kate’s $65 Topshop maternity dress, $30 Gap pants and $8 Zeen earrings (among many other items).“There was also this growing expectation for the royal family to be more ‘relatable’ when Kate came onto the scene so it made sense for her to make wearing [the] high street her ‘thing.’”

Kate wears a tweed Erdem dress to an event at the Victoria & Albert Museum. Photography by Getty Images.

A new work uniform

In 2018, we saw a new Duchess of Cambridge. Fresh from her third maternity leave, she sashayed into the Victoria & Albert Museum in a tweed Erdem dress with an edgy neckline, zippy hemline, bold earrings and velvet shoes. Holt says there was definitely an “I’m back and better than ever” feel to Catherine’s look that we never saw after her previous mat leaves. “It felt like a signal that she was ready and willing to take on more royal responsibilities, to step into her future and to use fashion very cleverly to do that,” Holt explains.

Over the following months we saw small tweaks to Kate’s wardrobe — there were still coat dresses, clutches and her beloved nude pumps, but she added wide-legged trousers, handbags and block heels. It was a spin on the uniform she frequently wore to royal engagements for her early years’ work, showing how seriously she took her duties (and how seriously she wanted to be taken). “The duchess is astute enough to understand that glamour is a huge part of her appeal and that she can harness that to make even more impact in her work,” Holt explains. Say, the glamour of a duchess arriving at an event in a Gucci blouse, purposely worn backwards. The media went wild and her picture (and her work supporting children) was on front pages everywhere. “She was reluctant to embrace this too much in the early years of her marriage but now she’s learnt to use it for good,” Holt says.

Kate wears a necklace with her children’s initials by small Irish brand All the Falling Stars. Photography by Getty Images.

Flying the flag for Britain (and shopping local)

From her very first day as a royal-to-be, Kate has supported British fashion (remember the Issa dress?). And she’s done a damn good job of it, boosting the British fashion economy by $1 billion a year. But like the rest of us, she’s changed her shopping habits over the last year. “She’s joining the huge movement towards shopping small and local which has been fuelled by lockdowns,” Holt says. In September 2020, Kate stepped out wearing a new necklace with each of her kids’ initials. The piece was made by Irish brand All the Falling Stars, who had orders from around the world for the necklace Kate wore. The designer has had to enlist help from her family and friends to help with shipping orders! Later in 2020, the duchess debuted a new leather bag by Grace Han and the Kate effect struck again. Sales doubled for the London-based designer. “It’s a combination of her ever-growing confidence and her consciousness that she can really elevate the brands that she wears,” Holt says.

Our future Princess of Wales

The next decade poses a new duty for Catherine — becoming the Princess of Wales when her husband becomes King of England. Does that mean a new style? “I don’t think there will be radical changes but we might see the duchess adopt more and more of a uniform, like the Queen,” says Holt. And truly, who better to emulate in fashion and duty than Her Majesty?

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Colour, Tailoring and Hats Reigned Supreme at King Charles III’s Coronation

Jennifer Berry — Sat, 06 May 2023 10:44:55 +0000

It’s not everyday that a new a monarch accedes to the throne. And what does one wear to the official coronation of said new ruler? We found out today as King Charles III was officially sworn in as monarch of the British Commonwealth following his mother Queen Elizabeth’s death in 2022 after more than 70 years on the throne.

It was a typically rainy and dreary U.K. day as international politicians, members of the Royal Family, and select celebrities filed into the Westminster Abbey for the coronation. But the gloomy weather didn’t stop many guests from wearing cheerful colours and striking chapeaux. Take the ever-stylish Queen Letizia of Spain who wore a bubblegum peplum skirt suit with killer matching heels and a hat covered in pink netting.

Also in pink were Sophie Trudeau, who wore a rose satin skirt with matching sheer-sleeved top, textured clutch and (what else?) a hat perched atop her head, and Katy Perry, who wore a retro pastel pink suit with opera gloves and an out of this world fascinator.

There was much pomp and circumstance around the event, as is to be expected at such a rare occasion in history, despite the fact that King Charles III’s Coronation was at times plagued by rumours of musical guests turning down offers to perform and, of course, speculation over the attendance of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Ultimately, the former was in attendance while the latter chose to remain in California.

Kate Middleton looked the part of the Princess of Wales in a regal velvet cloak atop bespoke Alexander McQueen and diamond headband, with Princess Charlotte by her side in a matching, albeit more age-appropriate, version of the sparkly headpiece.

Here, we round up the most eye-catching coronation outfits from King Charles III’s big day, from punchy colourful dresses and traditional regalia to gravity-defying fascinators.

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Pippa Middleton

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Princess Beatrice

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Katy Perry in Vivienne Westwood and Edward Enninful

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Prince William, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales and Prince Louis of Wales

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Jack Brooksbank and Princess Eugenie

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King Abdullah II of Jordan and Queen Rania in custom Tamara Ralph

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Trudeau wearing Ted Baker, a hat by The Saucy Milliner and a handbag by Ela

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Zara Phillips

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King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia of Spain, wearing Carolina Herrera

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U.S. first lady Jill Biden in Ralph Lauren and her granddaughter Finnegan Biden in Markarian and a Gigi Burris headpiece

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King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema, Bhutan

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Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al-Thani

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King Letsie III of Lesotho and Masenate Mohato Seeiso, Queen of Lesotho

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Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark

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Lady Helen Taylor and James Ogilvy

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Dame Emma Thompson in Emilia Wickstead

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French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron

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Prince Edward, Duke and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh arriving with Lady Louise Windsor (right) and the Earl of Wessex (left)

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Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway

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Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty wearing Claire Mischevani

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King Vajiralongkorn of Thailand and Queen Suthida

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Albert II, Prince of Monaco and Charlene, Princess of Monaco

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Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska and Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal

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Former prime minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha in Cefinn and Jess Collett Milliner

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King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima

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The Met Gala After-Party Uniform Was Sexy, Slinky and Sheer

Jennifer Berry — Tue, 02 May 2023 17:16:09 +0000

Everyone knows the real revelling happens after the party, and the notoriously raucous Met Gala is no exception. I mean, if you show up to fashion’s biggest night dressed as a cat, that means you’re ready to let loose at the Met Gala after-parties, no?

The 2023 Met Gala, which honoured the work and legacy of Karl Lagerfeld, presented a red carpet replete with vintage Chanel, wedding gowns (an homage to the late designer’s tradition of closing each Chanel couture show with an elaborate bridal look), tributes to Choupette, and design signatures like pearls, tweed and 3D flowers. Naturally, this made for quite a cohesive Met Gala red carpet where most attendees understood the assignment. Thankfully, the famous guests seemed to also take the *unofficial* Met Gala after-party assignment to heart, too, where the dress code was short, skin-baring, and extra sassy. EmRata taught us:

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Here, we round up the most jaw-dropping fashion moments from the 2023 Met Gala after-parties.

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Photography courtesy of Emilio Madrid

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Photography by BFA, courtesy of Stella McCartney

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Photography courtesy of Emilio Madrid

Photography by BFA, courtesy of Stella McCartney

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Photography by BFA, courtesy of Stella McCartney

Photography courtesy of Emilio Madrid

Photography by Getty Images

Photography by BFA, courtesy of Stella McCartney

Photography by Getty Images

Photography courtesy of Emilio Madrid

Photography by BFA, courtesy of Stella McCartney

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Photography by BFA, courtesy of Stella McCartney

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Kendall Jenner in Nensi Dojaka

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Olivia Rodrigo

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Coco Rocha at a Met Gala after-party hosted by Janelle Monáe

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Rihanna

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Kerry Washington

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Ashley Park in Michael Kors Collection

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Janelle Monáe

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Penelope Cruz

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Gigi Hadid at a Met Gala after-party hosted by Stella McCartney, Baz Luhrmann and Casamigos Tequila

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Jenna Ortega at a Met Gala after-party hosted by Janelle Monáe

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Lea Michele in Michael Kors Collection

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Olivia Wilde at a Met Gala after-party hosted by Stella McCartney, Baz Luhrmann and Casamigos Tequila

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Keke Palmer at a Met Gala after-party hosted by Janelle Monáe

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Jared Leto, Kate Hudson and Stella McCartney at a Met Gala after-party hosted by Stella McCartney, Baz Luhrmann and Casamigos Tequila

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Cara Delevingne and Giselle Bündchen at a Met Gala after-party hosted by Stella McCartney, Baz Luhrmann and Casamigos Tequila

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Kaitlyn Dever in Michael Kors Collection

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Florence Pugh at a Met Gala after-party hosted by Janelle Monáe

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Karlie Kloss at a Met Gala after-party hosted by Stella McCartney, Baz Luhrmann and Casamigos Tequila

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Billie Eilish at a Met Gala after-party hosted by Janelle Monáe

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Ariana DeBose at a Met Gala after-party hosted by Janelle Monáe

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Vanessa Hudgens in Michael Kors Collection

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Aubrey Plaza and Madelyn Cline at a Met Gala after-party hosted by Stella McCartney, Baz Luhrmann and Casamigos Tequila

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Chloe Fineman at a Met Gala after-party hosted by Janelle Monáe

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Amber Valletta and Grace Elizabeth at a Met Gala after-party hosted by Stella McCartney, Baz Luhrmann and Casamigos Tequila

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Celebrities Like Ariana Grande Don’t Need To Justify Their Bodies

Meaghan Wray — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 19:53:37 +0000

I rolled my eyes. While scrolling past Ariana Grande’s recent TikTok about body image, beauty and health, I rolled my eyes so far into the back of my skull I saw stars. If I have to see one more video of a thin, conventionally beautiful celebrity addressing fan concerns over their shrinking body, I will, without a doubt, pass away, I thought. But then I listened.

Grande’s appearance, like that of every other person in Hollywood, has long been a topic of conversation. But over the last few weeks, celebrity-watchers-turned-health-watchdogs have picked up on something new. In a since-deleted video that’s now been endlessly stitched, duetted and quoted, a TikTokker says they’re concerned about Grande “wasting away over the years.” The kicker? They compare a photo of her when she was 15 to a current photo of her at age 29 to illustrate this perceived Ariana Grande body change.

“I don’t do this often,” Grande begins in her three-minute video statement that’s garnered a whopping 60-million views. “I don’t like it. I’m not good at it. But I just wanted to address your concerns about my body, and talk a little bit about what it means to be a person with a body and to be seen and to be paid such close attention to.” OK, you have my attention.

@arianagrande♡♬ original sound – arianagrande

“There are many different ways to look healthy and beautiful. And personally, for me, the body that you’ve been comparing my current body to was the unhealthiest version of my body,” she continues. “I was on a lot of antidepressants and drinking on them and eating poorly and at the lowest point of my life when I looked the way you consider my healthy, but that, in fact, wasn’t my healthy.”

Her confessional continues in the same vein, stressing that “healthy can look different,” that you never know what someone is going through and that everyone is beautiful, “no matter what weight, no matter how you like to do your makeup these days, no matter what cosmetic procedures you’ve had — or not — or anything,” she says.

It is, by all accounts, a desperate grasping for humanity, something often elusive to celebrities (and, mind you, to anyone who doesn’t fit the mold of the Western standard of beauty). It’s a desperation that I can’t, as a normie, understand on Grande’s level, but can as a woman with a body that’s very much on the internet, never to be erased, and as a fat person who deeply empathizes with the fervent need to address the “but” in these conversations, as Grande does in her statement. But I’m healthier now. But I’m happier now. But look at me now. But I was sad then. But.

Here’s the bigger picture: As a society, we fail to agree on the fact that no one — no celebrity or regular ass human being — owes anyone anything as it relates to their bodies. No explanations about weight loss or gain, about plastic surgery or procedures, about genitalia or gender representation.The list goes on. We fail at this perhaps because we love to, for lack of a better word, consume them. We eagerly scroll through paparazzi photos. We look at before-and-after pictures to make us feel better about ourselves; to remind ourselves that celebrities aren’t, in fact, infallible. I’m not immune to this. I want to feel less alone, too. I want to know that it isn’t just me; that even the richest, most famous people in the world share my struggles, too.

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But there is a delusion around celebrity, the delusion being that we (the public) have the right to comment on their bodies; a right justified by these people choosing to be in the limelight and therefore choosing to be critiqued and picked apart relentlessly. What we really mean to say is we feel badly about our own bodies, and prefer to be critical of others — the ones who deserve it. The ones who asked for it. What we don’t see is how doing this means we’re doing it to ourselves and to each other, too.

And when we don’t feel comfortable doing that — commenting on celebrity weight gain and loss because we allegedly know right from wrong — we pivot to “health.” Because caring about someone’s health is legitimate, despite not being their doctor (or any kind of healthcare professional, period), right? What happens now is not the fault of Grande’s, but the conditioning of a world and a wellness pedagogy that says true beauty is health, that if you’re healthy then you must be beautiful, too, and that we owe health to ourselves and to the world. This kind of health can be seen and performed (read: gorgeous skin, a lean body, drinking green juice, going to the gym). At least, we think we can see and do it.

We can’t. And unfortunately, Grande assuring that “healthy can look different” and that hers looks like what she implies — getting off antidepressants, drinking less, eating healthier and getting smaller as a perhaps unintended result — feeds the idea that we have to be healthy to be respected at all. Because that’s what she’s asking for; an understanding and respect from the millions of people who “know” her that this is her version of healthy.

On a smaller scale, I know what it’s like to be held under a microscope. As someone who has been an athlete, who likes to move their body, I feel the pressure to justify why I’m “still fat,” to address those aforementioned “buts.” As a person who’s been sober for five years, I feel the pressure to explain my own weight gain and to reckon with the fact that people definitely thought I looked healthier when I was keeping myself small using drugs, alcohol and cigarettes, and by over-exercising and monitoring everything that went into my body. Do you want me to be healthy, or do you just want me to be smaller? is a question that used to torture me. Now the answer to this rhetorical question is a sad truth I hold with compassion and a gentle knowing that it doesn’t f-cking matter.

There’s a reason why celebrities escape the spotlight when something is wrong. They go to rehab, they stop touring, they hide. This is why. We’re so preoccupied with other people’s bodies and by proxy our own that we, Grande included, can’t see the bigger picture. The picture being that healthy doesn’t look like anything at all. It’s not a number on a scale or a pant size or clear skin or long, glossy hair. It’s not a diet or an absence of needing medication to get by. It’s not a lack of mental illness, of chronic conditions, of needing substances to cope with the pain of *gestures vaguely* this.

Yes, we should, as Grande says, be less comfortable commenting on people’s bodies and health. But we should also feel less pressured to justify our own, and instead reframe how we think about health entirely — and the things we absolutely owe no one but ourselves.

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The Rise of Deinfluencing and the Power of Negative Reviews

Noor Abduljabbar — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:16:39 +0000

Social media influencers are the modern-day arbiters for what’s hot and what’s not. Whether that’s convincing you that you can’t live another day without a pair of adidas Sambas or Mikayla Nogueira’s L’Oréal mascara controversy had you racing to the drugstore to grab your own tube, the sway that content creators like Alix Earle, Glamzilla and Matilda Djerf have cannot be understated. They have huge followings — and the power to create hype that sells out products instantly.

But the tables have turned — if you’ve been on TikTok in recent months, you’ve surely seen “deinfluencing” videos on your “For You Page” where creators explain why they think you shouldn’t buy certain products. Here, we dive into the deinfluencing trend, how influencers can use it to their advantage, and what it might mean for the future of content creation.

What is deinfluencing?

Deinfluencing videos continue to go viral for doing the literal opposite of traditional influencer videos that promote fashion, beauty, wellness and home products. Instead, these posts try to convince viewers not to buy buzzy items, often while promoting more cautious spending habits.

@kayli.boyle def gonna be taken off a lot of PR lists after this🤠 #hairtok #skincare #makeup #deinfluencing ♬ original sound – kayli

The hashtag #deinfluencing has over 484 million views on TikTok and counting on videos cautioning people against buying products they felt didn’t live up to their expectations. Popular beauty goodies like the Makeup by Mario SurrealSkin foundation, wellness products like Bloom Nutrition’s Super Greens powder mix (you know the one that almost every morning routine or “get ready with me” video starts with), the omnipresent Stanley cup and the viral Zara bomber jacket are examples of goods that were rabidly popular — and now heavily deinfluenced.

Deinfluencing has sparked conversations about waste and overconsumption. The resounding message is this: Brands will continue to drop new releases, influencers will promote products (including ones they don’t truly love, but more on that in a bit), and you don’t need to buy into the hype every time.

@eliseeatsplants considering that the rare beauty blushes each last a lifetime, you may not need 6 of them #deinfluencing #makeup ♬ original sound – elise maria

“I didn’t realize how weird and abnormal [it is] to have 17 different blushes that are all the same colour,” says TikToker Elsie Maria in her de-influencing video about how normalized rabid consumerism is. “ I didn’t think about the long-term effects.”

A response to a looming recession

The prevalence and longevity of deinfluencing is also symbolic of the reality of a potential economic recession and suggests it’s a response to people being more aware of how they spend their money. According to the CBC, consumers and businesses are expecting a recession this year, and with rising inflation rates and cost of living, consumers are cutting back on spending.

@thejennaromano Deinfluencing Happening in Influencer Marketing (Prediction) #deinfluencing #deinfluencingmakeup #influencermarketing #influencer #influencermarketing #influencermarketingtip #influencers #contentcreators #contentcreatorsoftiktok ♬ original sound – Jenna | The Autistic CEO

In her video, TikToker Jenna Romano says, “in a recession, the ‘nice to have’ products and ‘need to have’ products become more distinguished.”

“This trend is great, especially during this time when we are about to enter a recession and many are searching for ways to decrease their discretionary spending,” Danica Nelson, a lifestyle and personal finance content creator and senior product marketing manager at Shopify, tells FASHION.

“Does one really need the Stanley bottle when you already have five perfectly functioning water bottles at home?” Nelson adds. (The answer, of course, would be no.)

What deinfluencing means for influencers and brands

The deinfluencing trend relates to discussions of authenticity and transparency between content creators and their audience. Not every new product actually deserves an audible gasp. People tend to build deeper connections with content creators who are relatable and honest, rather than those who always post positive reviews or share snapshots of their always-perfect lives, according to Nelson. “People tend to gravitate to creators that commit to being transparent and those that don’t solely focus on the highlights, butterflies, and rainbows of life,” says Nelson. Ultimately, authenticity is more on-trend than ever — and deinfluencing is a strategy that content creators can use to build trust with their audiences.

Deinfluencing actually provides highly valuable information to brands, and potentially presents new marketing opportunities. “It would be a gigantic missed opportunity if brands weren’t actively paying attention to their products being deinfluenced and criticized on social media.” It’s a blessing in disguise, because these videos are “valuable customer feedback and insight that companies would typically need to run costly and time-consuming research studies to get access to,” says Nelson.

In Nelson’s view, deinfluencing doesn’t signal the end of the influencer era, but rather an opportunity for consumers, influencers and brands to re-evaluate marketing and consumption habits. “In an age where almost everything is an ad and people are becoming more easily influenced by products and services they see advertised on social media, this deinfluencing trend is a refreshing perspective that encourages folks to see through the hype,” says Nelson.

After all, makeup expires. Trends come and go, and come back again (hello, rosettes). The pressure to keep up with the latest viral products is unrelenting and deinfluencing is a welcome reminder to be as intentional as ever with our purchases.

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Anne Hathaway 🤝 Mini-Dresses and Platforms

Jennifer Berry — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 19:56:24 +0000

Peanut butter and jelly. Macaroni and cheese. Anne Hathaway and mini-dresses. Some things just go together. Thankfully for us celebrity style watchers, Hathaway has her red carpet outfit formula figured out (mini-dress + platform heels + legs for days + easy breezy attitide) and we, the humble commoners, can enjoy seeing her wear it with aplomb time and time again. It all started with this epic Valentino pink moment that would make Barbie weep, circa July 2022:

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The sequins, the smile, the vertiginous platforms! 10 out of 10, no notes.

This might not have been the first time Hathaway actually wore the outfit formula, but it sure sealed its fate as her MVP — and Anne Hathaway’s fate as a rising style star. And it’s a combo that, despite her owning red carpet after red carpet in sleek column dresses and hooded gowns alike, she keeps coming back to. It’s just that good.

Case in point: the two mini-dress-and-platforms outfits Hathaway wore last week alone. First, the actor chose a black Givenchy mini-dress covered in rosettes for a Bvlgari press conference celebrating the jeweller’s new hotel in Tokyo on April 3, which she paired with black single-strap platform sandals. She kept her accessories to a chic minimum, save an eye-catching piece of bling around her neck (the Bvlgari High Jewelry Serpenti Necklace, naturally) and a few casual diamond rings dripping off her fingers.

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The next day, Hathaway had a monochromatic moment in her fail-safe outfit formula, sashaying in a vibrant grape mini-dress from Valentino which she teamed with coordinating violet tights and tall metallic purple platform pumps. Our beloved Andy Sachs kept her beauty simple with both looks, which really let the outfits shine.

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And we’d be remiss if we didn’t include another recent mini-and-platforms moment from Ms. Hathaway — the black crocodile mini and sky-high boots the newly minted Versace model wore to the luxury label’s star-studded Los Angeles fashion show on March 10. Bonus points for the dark sunnies and sheer tights.

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Once again, a flawless outfit execution made infinitely more alluring by the immaculately unbothered vibes Hathaway now exclusively gives off. Ultimately, like with most memorable outfits, it’s the wearer’s attitude that takes it to the next level. Because designer dresses and shoes are fabulous, but confidence is the best accessory.

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This Corset Aficionado’s New Lingerie Line Is a Candy-Coloured Fantasy

Melissa Fejtek — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 18:20:43 +0000

Chloé Rogers just dropped her first-ever lingerie collection, and it’s a feast for the eyes.

Inspired by the names and surnames of her grandmothers, Scarlett and Gasque, the Canadian-born, London-based designer sought to create a line of luxury lingerie that represents a fusion of her family history while also spotlighting her longtime interest in Burlesque and the art of fine corsetry.

“I have always loved corsetry, but something I noticed was that traditional corsetry is quite niche,” says Rogers. Throughout the years, Rogers would purchase handmade pieces from vendors like Etsy and Depop, but always had trouble finding ready-to-wear items of the same quality from bigger labels that ship quickly. “I wanted to create traditional corsetry for women that was fashionable, on-trend, and was easy to purchase.”

After almost three years of planning, Scarlett Gasque was born: a luxury lingerie line meant to be worn out and showcased rather than hidden away. “A lot of people don’t want to spend 500 [dollars] on a set that no one is going to see. They want to spend that kind of money on a birthday dress, something that they can wear out and show off,” she says. “You can show your friends your corset, dress it up with jeans or a little skirt. But then at night, when you take off your jeans, you’re already in a full set.”

Below, FASHION chatted with Rogers about Dita Von Teese, corsets and her love of burlesque.

What’s behind the name Scarlett Gasque?

“Scarlett was my great grandmother on my mother’s side, and Gasque the last name of my great grandmother on my father’s side. My great-great grandmother Maude Gasque and her daughter, Maisie, are both women that I really looked up to. I had the pleasure of knowing Scarlett until I was 14 years old. I never got to meet Maisie, but I’ve heard so many stories about her.”

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What led to your interest in lingerie?

“Growing up, I was very inspired by burlesque dancers and women like Dita Von Teese. I attended Central Saint Martins in London and studied fashion history and theory. I loved Edwardian courses and Victorian style, and something I was always drawn to was the perfect silhouette, whether it was through dresses or pants. But I always came back to corsetry. And that’s where I found my passion.”

What kinds of things do you do outside of the business to keep you inspired?

“I go to so many burlesque shows. Any show I can find, anything underground. I love exploring London and Paris. I’ve been to southern Spain, Los Angeles, Miami, places like that. The burlesque industry is a lot smaller than it used to be, so it’s really cool to find creators and people who are passionate about it and talk to them.”

Do you feel like the aesthetic of the brand matches your personal style? What’s different? What’s the same?

“I would actually say they’re literally the exact same. People come over to my house, and all the colours of my house are the colours of the brand. Everything in my house is yellow, pink and blue! My style is also very vintage, very luxury, but I like to experiment. I really love finding new creators instead of only looking at big designers. Many of the corsets I wear when I go out are from Etsy. A seller I always go back to is La Belle. She hand-makes all her pieces, and they’re very traditional. And that’s what I like wearing, the really traditional pieces. Nothing with a zipper, all real metal hardware.”

Photography courtesy of Scarlett Gasque

What are some of your favourite pieces from the collection?

“My favourite piece has to be the blue Scarlett set, which includes the Arctic Queen dressing robe with the matching bra, underwear and Scarlett waspie.”

How about in your own closet? Do you have a favourite item?

“One item that stands out to me is a corset gifted to me by my mom, one that she used to wear all the time. It’s not a fancy corset, more like shapewear. It’s a bit ruined, but it has a lot of history behind it. My mom wore it for 15 years, and when I wear it, it makes me feel good.”

Can you tease anything about the upcoming fall collection?

“Our fall collection is going to come out at the end of September. Everything is still going to be colourful, but I’ll say the next collection is more sexy, and it’s a little darker. Something I’m excited about is that we have beautiful raised handmade embroidery on some of our corsets, which adds a lot of texture.”

Finally, if you could describe the brand in one word, what would it be?

“Playful!”

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The Subtle Flex of Kendall Roy’s Baseball Caps

Jennifer Berry — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 18:37:00 +0000

What’s the opposite of a ludicrously capacious bag? A stunningly exorbitant chapeau like the ones Kendall Roy routinely wears, of course. On the HBO darling Succession, now in its fourth and final season, both the dialogue and the wardrobe have a blink-and-you-miss-it quality that means if you get up for a glass of water, you might not catch zingers like Tom Wambsgan’s decimation of cousin Greg’s date’s “gargantuan” Burberry tote — and the obscenely expensive yet seemingly anonymous luxury items worn by the Roy family.

In fact, Shiv, Roman, Kendall and Logan Roy’s wardrobes are so inconspicuously lavish, they appear downright basic. Case in point: Kendall Roy’s hats. To the untrained eye, it looks like Ken, played by Jeremy Strong, might have picked up a multi-pack of yawn-inducing navy baseball caps at Costco for this rich-guy-off-duty wardrobe (you know, the stuff an outrageously moneyed dude might wear to a clandestine weekend meeting). But to someone adept at sniffing out the quiet luxury on Succession, that fitted topper is a marker of the Roy family’s stealth wealth: a cashmere Loro Piana baseball cap that’ll run you upwards of $605 USD. Indeed, money talks and wealth whispers.

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With Succession once again firmly embedded in the zeitgeist, the show’s covert displays of affluence are like a Where’s Waldo of fanciness where viewers can trying to spot the Brunello Cucinelli. The same could be said for pop culture moments like Gwyneth Paltrow’s recent ski accident trial in which her subtly extravagant ensembles were deemed “courtcore.” Decked out in a polished assortment of impeccably tailored separates, one would be forgiven for not immediately clocking that GP was sporting low-key opulent labels like The Row, Prada and Celine. As FASHION contributor Natalie Michie writes, “Paltrow’s neutral, well-tailored wardrobe is void of branding but is indeed very expensive. It’s the epitome of quiet luxury, and it’s downright poetic for a case about the inner workings of ski etiquette.” While we can’t comment on the validity of the trial’s ruling, the jury agreed unanimously on one fact: stealth wealth style was served.

Succession’s costume designer Michelle Matland told the Wall Street Journal in a 2021 interview that, as she sees it, the absence of a logo on Kendall Roy’s baseball caps says “there’s no relevant team but…team Me.” The show is about the icky inner workings of a filthy rich family within which, despite alliances being regularly formed, there isn’t an iota of actual trust or loyalty, after all. With just eight episodes of Succession left, we’ll be watching to see which Roy ends up miserably on top.

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We Just Got Another Look At the Barbie Movie

Jennifer Berry — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 15:57:46 +0000

This article was originally published in December 2022 and has been updated.

Do you think we’ll all be a little sick of singing “come on Barbie, let’s go party?” by the time Barbie actually comes out in July 2023? Considering how long the film has been teased already, it’s not an entirely unfair question. Despite the fact that the first official Barbie teaser just dropped, the film has been in its hype era for way longer.

In July of this year, the internet couldn’t stop obsessing over images of Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, spray tanned to golden California deliciousness, rollerblading at Venice Beach in blinding neon ’fits. News of Robbie’s casting as the iconic Mattel doll was confirmed in April but rumoured for far longer. But the film itself, a live action adaptation of Barbie world, has been in the works since 2014 (!), according to Entertainment Weekly. Here’s the scoop on that, plus everything else to know about the buzzy Barbie movie.

When is Barbie going to be released?

The film is slated to be released on July 21, 2023.

margot robbie’s outfits in greta gerwig’s barbie so far, costume design by jacquelien durran ༺☆༻ pic.twitter.com/5ZeKyPUWci

— ❦ (@saintdoII) December 16, 2022

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Who is starring in the live-action Barbie movie?

The film, directed by Greta Gerwig, stars Margot Robbie as the titular doll and Ryan Gosling as (who else?) Ken. And alongside the plastic power couple is a seriously star-studded cast, some of who appear in the teaser trailer. This includes Issa Rae, Canadian Simu Liu, Kate McKinnon, Alexandra Shipp, America Ferrera, Hari Nef and Will Ferrell. When the studio released brand-new character posters for the film on April 4, it was also revealed that singer Dua Lipa will star as a mermaid in the film.

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Wasn’t Amy Schumer originally going to play Barbie?

That is correct. Schumer was initially tapped to star as the blonde doll in 2016 when the film, billed as a new feminist take on the famous 1950s doll, was in development by Sony. The comedian left the project in 2017 due to “creative differences,” with Sony rumoured to have been wooing Anne Hathaway for the role. More delays sidelined the film and in 2019, it moved over to Warner Bros. and Gerwig, famous for directing Lady Bird and Little Women, took over.

barbie (2023) is going to change cinema pic.twitter.com/mGMZ2EPACw

— sasha (@pridenprcjudice) December 16, 2022

What happens in the Barbie teaser trailers?

Well, you can see for yourself below, but basically nothing…and everything. The first peek audiences got at the live-action film in December 2022 included Margot Robbie’s Barbie emerging in a dusty desert at the dawn of time, clad in a classic striped bather and open-toe mules, naturally. There are super-tight curled bangs. We’ve got flashes of Ryan Gosling in a fringed leather vest with a 10-pack of bronzed abs peeking out underneath. There are brief snippets of dance numbers featuring Issa Rae and Simu Liu. Oh, and an image of Barbie looking out into a very pink Barbie world (Barbieland? Barbieverse?). I don’t think we get to see the Barbie RV but then again, most of it flashes so quickly, it feels more like a fever dream than a Barbie teaser.

Lucky for us, fans got a deeper look at the forthcoming film on April 4 when Warner Bros. released a second longer teaser trailer. We get a hint at the plot, which shows Barbie and Ken travelling from Barbie Land to the real world, along with tons of iconic Barbie fashion — think pink gingham and marabou mules for the gals and denim vests and neon rollerblades for the guys.

Stay tuned as more is inevitably revealed about Barbie in the coming months. After all, life in plastic, it’s fantastic.

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Everything To Know About The White Lotus Season 3

Jennifer Berry — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 18:00:55 +0000

This article was originally published in December 2022 and has been updated.

Warning: The White Lotusseason 2 finale spoilers ahead!

Photography courtesy of HBO

Arrivederci, Sicily! It’s been…tense. But also funny, sad, delightful and without a doubt, a fully sensorial experience thanks to that wildly catchy The White Lotus season 2 theme song. I’ve been showering, unloading the dishwasher and scrolling Instagram with the electronic dinger acting as my life soundtrack, and may I just say it’s made the most mundane tasks just a little more fun? Anyway, the great news is that The White Lotus is officially coming back for a third season, so one can safely assume there’ll be a third iteration of the show’s theme song to enjoy. The bad news? No Tanya McQuoid to utter perfect lines like “did you knit your little cap?” Here’s what we know about The White Lotus season 3.

Where will The White Lotus season 3 take place?

The fancy locale of the third season’s fictional White Lotus resort hasn’t been confirmed by HBO, but that hasn’t stopped people from speculating.

Mike White teases ideas for #TheWhiteLotus Season 3 pic.twitter.com/6qPZz9pqPj

— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) October 21, 2022

Series creator Mike White hinted at some possible locations in an interview with Deadline back in October, before season 3 was even official, suggesting that it would be interesting to go to a whole new continent, like Asia. “I think it’d be fun to maybe go to a whole different continent. You know, we did Europe… maybe Asia, something crazy like that, that would be fun.”

A thread on Reddit suggests that The White Lotus season 3 could unfold in Japan or India, both popular suggestions on social media that track with White’s comments.

On March 27, Variety reported that the show’s third season will take place at a lush resort in Thailand. “As the first two seasons of Mike White’s The White Lotus were shot at Four Seasons resorts in Hawaii and Italy, respectively, it’s possible that Season 3 will take place at one of the luxury hotel giant’s four properties in Thailand, which are located in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui and the Golden Triangle,” the article states, noting that despite having received this info from multiple sources, HBO had declined to comment.

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Will any of the characters from The White Lotus season 2 be back for season 3?

That remains to be seen, but given White’s record of having just two characters from season 1 return for season 2 (Tanya McQuiod, played masterfully by the iconic Jennifer Coolidge, and her new husband Greg, played by Jon Gries), it suggests he could do something similar in season 3. Now (SPOILER!) fans know from watching the season 2 finale that (seriously, spoiler!) our beloved Tanya can’t return, but it does leave some loose ends when it comes to her story. As writer Paul Tassi theorizes for Forbes, this isn’t the last we’ve seen of sinister Greg, who Tassi suggests is a “super villain” in The White Lotus universe.

“While we knew that at least one storyline would carry over from season 1 when we saw that Tanya was returning for season 2, in the wake of the finale which ends with Tanya’s death as she tries to escape an elaborate scheme to murder her and take her fortune, what’s been revealed is that The White Lotus universe may have a larger, over-arching, sinister plot, one that we may see continue when season 3 arrives next time,” writes Tassi.

By extension, this supports the idea that we also haven’t seen the last of Portia, who is the only living person (aside from the dude that jumped off Quentin’s yacht) who can connect the dots between Greg and Tanya’s death, with Tassi also theorizing that Quentin’s “nephew” Jack was meant to kill Portia, but instead let her go at the last second. “In the closing moments of the show, Jack warns Portia not to mess with the ‘powerful people’ he works for,” write Tassi, “including his uncle, but by proxy, that includes Greg, Tanya’s husband who now apparently inherits all of her vast fortune in the wake of her death.”

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Have any new cast members been confirmed for season 3?

If the people of the internet have their way, both Pamela Anderson and Lindsay Lohan will be joining The White Lotus season 3. A fan-led campaign (including a petition) to cast Anderson as Tanya’s grieving sister got tons of attention back in February, while buzz around Lohan joining the all-star cast has recently been ramping up. According to Marie Claire, there are hundreds of tweets trying to manifest this iconic casting. No word yet on whether either of these famous women will appear in season 3.

Lindsay Lohan for WHITE LOTUS Season 3, obviously.

— Ξvan Ross Katz (@evanrosskatz) November 11, 2022

When will The White Lotus season 3 be released?

While a premiere date for the show’s third season hasn’t been announced, the short amount of time between seasons 1 and 2 suggests viewers could be watching guests could be checking into The White Lotus as soon as fall 2023.

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What are some theories about the plot of The White Lotus season 3?

In addition to the continuation of the evil Greg plot mentioned above, there have been lots of theories thrown around about season 3. One popular one is that we’ll see Daphne Sullivan, the more-than-meets-the-eye wife of certified douchebag finance bro Cameron, head off on a luxurious girls’ trip. Immediately, yes! While we’re here, let’s take a moment to appreciate the excellent acting skills of Meghann Fahy, the anti-long-suffering wife:

Meghann Fahy is SUCH a good actor. these 30 seconds of Daphne processing her husband’s affair (and then calculating how she’s gonna get back at him) are perfection#TheWhiteLotus pic.twitter.com/razdMtDu5G

— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) December 12, 2022

Naturally, if The White Lotus season 3 sees Daphne and her suitcase full of cropped corset tops host a lush girls’ vacay, Harper has to be on the guest list and then, if we’re lucky, they both divorce their husbands when they get home.

On the topic of Daphne, Forbes writer Tassi points out that the aforementioned evil Greg plot also suggests a potential link between awful Greg et al and… d-bag Cameron. “If we’re on the subject of ‘powerful, shady people,’ I also recall what Daphne said about Cameron’s partners, that they were real ‘psychopaths,’ and also some of the most powerful people in finance,” writes Tassi.“ While we have no direct link between them and Greg, I do wonder if there is literally some sort of evil Legion of Doom being built behind the scenes of The White Lotus with Greg at the apex, which does not seem like such a wild theory after last night.” Whoa.

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Everyone Will Be Wearing Short Suits This Spring

Jillian Vieira — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:33:11 +0000

As is often the case, our latest style obsession started with a single snap of Zendaya: her entering the Fall 2023 Louis Vuitton show in a zebra-print short suit, just a belt and a bralette to accompany the workwear-adjacent separates. Beyond the wild motif and micro proportions, it was the uncommon suiting silhouette that struck us as fresh, the whole short suit look perfectly teetering between put together and deliciously low key.

For real-life wear, take cues from the street style aces who paraded in plenty of versions of the short suit that get the summery stamp of approval. Big and boxy was the overall favoured shape (Bermuda-length shorts and an oversized blazer get you there quick), while more femme-leaning sets relied on classically prim details like a nipped-in waist, soft palette, and silhouette-skimming tailoring. Even the guys took on the new suiting trend, often putting a baggy twist on the school-boy aesthetic, knee socks and all. And as temperatures slowly creep from pre-spring to full-on summer, borrow a clever styling cue from Gigi Hadid by pairing your short suit with sheer tights for a perfect transitional look.

Here, 12 suits to set you up for seasonal success: from breezy linens options and flashy tweed takes, to monochrome matches made for the boardroom.

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Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet

Justin Tweed Embellished Blazer

($1,510, Alice + Olivia )

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Paula Tweed High Waisted Short

($500, Alice + Olivia )

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Alva Linen-Cotton Blazer

($310, Banana Republic)

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Alva Linen-Cotton Short

($130, Banana Republic)

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Cinq à Sept

Boucle Khloe Blazer

($545, Cinq à Sept )

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Cherryl Short

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The Frankie Shop

Omoka Blazer

($341, The Frankie Shop )

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Omoka Cargo Trouser Shorts

($185, The Frankie Shop )

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H&M

Single-Breasted Blazer

($60, H&M )

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Linen-Blend Bermuda Shorts

($40, H&M )

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Mango

100% Linen Slim Fit Suit Jacket

($300, Mango )

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Mango

100% Linen Shorts

($100, Mango )

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Rag & Bone

Charles Linen Blazer

($730, Rag & Bone )

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Rag & Bone

Sofie Linen 5” Shorts

($300, Rag & Bone )

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Séfr

Hamra Double-Breasted Twill Blazer

( $640, Séfr )

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Sven Straight-Leg Woven Shorts

($205, Séfr )

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Smythe

Pouf Sleeve One Button Blazer

($825, Smythe )

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Smythe

Pleated Short

($425, Smythe )

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Veronica Beard

Nevis Dickey Jacket

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Veronica Beard

Gables Short

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Wilfred

Destiny Blazer

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Wilfred

The Effortless 5” Short

($98, Aritzia )

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Zara

Textured Plaid Blazer

($100, Zara)

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Zara

Textured Weave Plaid Shorts

($50, Zara)

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Must-See Street Style From the Fall 2023 Shows in Tokyo

Jennifer Berry — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 15:50:12 +0000

The four official cycles of Fall 2023 fashion month (New York, London, Milan and Paris) may be over, but there is street style inspiration to be had yet! Enter: Tokyo Fashion Week where 58 brands are showing their Fall 2023 collections.

In Japan’s capital city, where cult-beloved brands like Sacai and Yohji Yamamoto have their roots, Tokyo Fashion Week show-goers attended the Fall 2023 presentations in exaggerated wide-leg pants and every kind of headwear you could dream up. Stylish pairs roamed the city in oversized tailoring, goth black leather ensembles, and masterful pattern mixing.

Scroll through here for street style inspiration from Tokyo Fashion Week Fall 2023.

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Hunter Schafer’s Oscars After-Party Look Consisted of a Single Feather

FASHION Staff — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 17:11:39 +0000

It’s hard to imagine how a single feather could go viral. But then along came Hunter Schafer wearing a white leather one across her breasts at the Vanity Fair Oscars 2023 after-party.

The top — which is more of a breast belt — was from the Ann Demeulemeester Fall 2023 collection which was unveiled exactly two weeks earlier in Paris. The Mugler fragrance model wore the piece with a white silk bias cut skirt.

Law Roach, the stylist who dresses Schafer’s Euphoria co-star Zendaya, chose the skin-baring look which was applauded on Schafer’s IG by Zendaya, Katy Perry, Julia Fox and Marc Jacobs. (P.S. if you missed FASHION’s cover story on Law Roach, you can find it here.)

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So just who is Ann Demeulemeester? The Belgian designer emerged on the scene in the mid-’80s along with Martin Margiela and Dries Van Noten. The group were grads of the fashion program at Belgium’s Royal Academy of Fine Art and were known as the Antwerp Six. Demeulemeester retired in 2013. But her label clicked along with her dark, suit-y vibe for people whose definition of “sexy” is more intellectual than in-your-face.

But that seems to have changed with new creative director Ludovic de Saint Sernin. His topless gowns and sheer dresses (for men too!) showed more skin in one show than Demeulemeester likely did in her entire career. De Saint Sernin was a member of the Balmain design team before launching his own sexy, gender-fluid label in 2017. After his Demeulemeester debut, he told Vogue that he is ready to spread his wings. Hopefully he won’t fly too close to the sun.

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Fact: Oscars After-Party Looks Are More Exciting Than the Show Itself

Jennifer Berry — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 14:54:01 +0000

After the party it’s the after-party, and the Vanity Fair after-party is the place to be once the Oscars wrap (if you’re an A-list celebrity with the golden invite, that is). Blessedly for those of us watching at home, the fashion at the Oscars after-parties is typically even more eye-catching than at the ceremony itself. If the level-headed, slightly cautious older sister attends the Academy Awards looking perfectly beautiful and polished, it’s her edgier little sister who shows up to the after-party. Think: daring sheer looks and saucy cutouts, men in low-cut suits and corsets, and more sparkle than the eye can handle.

Here, we round up the most striking fashion moments from the 2023 Oscars after-parties.

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Naomi Campbell in Schiaparelli Couture

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Emily Ratajkowski in Feben

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Jodie Turner-Smith in Gucci and Messika jewellery, Joshua Jackson in Gucci

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Hunter Schafer in Ann Demeulemeester

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Donald Glover in Alexander McQueen

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Hailey Bieber in Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello

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Rihanna in Bottega Veneta and ASAP Rocky

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Yara Shahidi in Bottega Veneta

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Suki Waterhouse in Elie Saab

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Hunter Doohan in Dolce & Gabbana

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Mia Goth in Miu Miu

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Ashley Graham in Dolce & Gabbana and Pandora jewellery

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Gabrielle Union in Ralph Lauren

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Precious Lee in Swarovski jewellery

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Daisy Edgar-Jones in Gucci

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Kaia Gerber in Celine by Hedi Slimane and Austin Butler in Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello

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Zoe Saldana in Michael Kors Collection

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Jennifer Coolidge in Dolce & Gabbana

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Danny Ramirez in Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello

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John Legend in Gucci

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Shawn Mendes in Dolce & Gabbana

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LaKeith Stanfield and Kasmere Trice in Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello

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Kerry Washington in Donna Karan Collection and Mouawad jewellery

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Behati Prinsloo in Dolce & Gabbana

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Imaan Hammam in Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello

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All the Best Looks From the Oscars 2023 Red Carpet

Jennifer Berry — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 13:30:47 +0000

If you had any doubt that in-person events were back to pre-pandemic lockdown strength, look no further than the 95th Academy Awards. Film’s biggest night is underway at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California and the celebrities brought their style (and beauty) A-games to the Oscars red carpet 2023.

The highly anticipated night kicked off with notable arrivals including Halle Bailey in an aqua blue corset gown fit for a Disney mermaid and Sofia Carson in a drop-waist Giambattista Valli princess gown. Vintage is trending at the 2023 Oscars with Rooney Mara sporting an ethereal Alexander McQueen from the label’s Fall 2008 ready-to-wear collection, Winnie Harlow making a bold statement in a buttercup yellow Armani Privé gown from their Spring 2005 couture collection and Vanessa Hudgens wowing in black and white vintage Chanel.

Volume and corsets are also proving popular on the 2023 Academy Awards red carpet, with standouts like Florence Pugh, Allison Williams and Fan Bingbing in the former and everyone from Lady Gaga and Jamie Lee Curtis to Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Zoe Saldana in the latter.

Last year’s Oscars red carpet standout was inarguably Zendaya in a cropped white blouse. Who will steal the Oscars red carpet spotlight tonight? (We could say Rihanna whose party of two looked divine in leather and mesh Alaïa and call it now, but we’ll be watching the red carpet closely for more exciting arrivals.)

Check out all the looks from the 2023 Oscars red carpet below.

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Michelle Yeoh in Dior Haute Couture

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Lady Gaga in Versace and Tiffany & Co. jewellery

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Kate Hudson in Rodarte

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Austin Butler in Saint Laurent

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Rooney Mara in vintage Alexander McQueen

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Michael B. Jordan in Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. jewellery

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Angela Bassett in Moschino

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Michelle Williams in Chanel Couture and Tiffany & Co. jewellery

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Kerry Condon in Versace

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Nicole Kidman in Armani Privé

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Emily Blunt in Valentino and Chopard jewellery

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Florence Pugh in Valentino Couture and Tiffany & Co. jewellery

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Mindy Kaling in Vera Wang

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Winnie Harlow in vintage Armani Privé and a custom CH Carolina Herrera clutch

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The Most Stunning Beauty Looks at the 2023 Oscars

Melissa Fejtek — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 02:49:14 +0000

When it comes to awards season, nothing quite compares to the glitz and glamour of the Oscars. Hollywood’s biggest night not only celebrates the crème de la crème in film but also serves as a runway for the most unforgettable beauty looks of the year. And the Oscars 2023 beauty looks did not disappoint.

With A-listers like Michelle Yeoh, Rihannna and Lady Gaga in attendance, it’s no surprise that this year’s crop of looks were nothing short of jaw-dropping. From sculptural hair moments spotted on Ashley Graham, Halle Bailey and Danai Gurira to Jessica Chastain and Elizabeth Olsen’s modern takes on Old Hollywood glamour, the who’s who of Tinseltown pulled out all the stops on the champagne (yes, champagne!) carpet.

Ahead, we’ve rounded up the very best hair and makeup looks from the 95th Academy Awards.

Halle Bailey’s loc updo

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The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey served Disney princess in the most Oscar-worthy way, pairing her floaty powder blue tulle gown with an ethereal loc updo, fluttering lashes and matte skin.

Stephanie Hsu’s Barbiecore beauty

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In another excellent hair moment, Hsu floated across the champagne carpet in a bubblegum pink Valentino number and the loveliest side-swept curls. Oscars newcomer Tsu, who scored a Best Supporting Actress nomination for her role in Everything, Everywhere, All At Once, completed the look with shimmering lids, a slick of pink lipstick and glowing skin.

Florence Pugh’s sculptural updo

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Can we officially crown Florence Pugh the queen of the artistic updo? Absolutely we can. The British star wore her signature blonde locks in a dramatic twist that doubled as a chic micro-fringe. To finish the look, Pugh sported a tiny cat-eye flick with fluttering lashes and a subtle pink lip.

Angela Bassett’s monochromatic moment

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever star and Oscar nominee Angela Bassett was the picture of regal elegance, donning an electrifying purple Moschino gown that matched her lilac lids perfectly. And of course, we would be remiss not to mention Bassett’s voluminous curls, created by celebrity hairstylist, Randy Stodghill with Olivia Garden products, which added plenty of wow factor to the look.

Ana De Armas’ glittering lids

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Pink was truly having a moment this Oscars evening, as Best Actress nominee Ana de Armas stunned onlookers with delightfully sparkly rose-gold lids and a shimmering pink lip. De Armas finished the look with sleek center-parted hair and a dazzling metallic Louis Vuitton gown that was simply *chef’s kiss*.

Rihanna’s well…everything

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Leave it to Rihanna to give an absolute masterclass in Academy Awards glam. The newly minted Oscar nominee and mom-to-be stole the show with a spiky-slick updo, shimmering eyelids, scarlet lips and rosy blush. Add this look to your Pinterest board, stat.

Fan Bingbing’s Hollywood glam

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Chinese superstar Fan Bingbing oozed old school red carpet glamour with her ultra-dramatic emerald green cape and sparkly silver gown. And while we can go on forever about the ’fit, it was the hair and makeup that truly knocked it out of the park. Bingbing’s timeless finger waves, smoked-out shadow, dramatic wing and knockout red lip created a beauty moment for the books.

Jessica Chastain’s classic elegance

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Oscar presenter Jessica Chastain brought the red carpet back to life with a swipe of Charlotte Tilbury’s Matte Revolution Lipstick in the shade (wait for it) Red Carpet Red. To add to her golden glow, MUA Kristofer Buckle used Charlotte Tilbury’s Hollywood Glow Glide Highlighter in Moonlit Glow and a dab of the brand’s latest Matte Beauty Blush Wand in the shade Peach Pop. Perfection. For her pitch-perfect hair, celebrity Hairstylist Renato Campora used Hair Rituel by Sisley-Paris products and brushes give her red locks just the right amount of Hollywood va-va-voom.

Danai Gurira’s sky-high updo

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There’s only one word to describe Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Danai Gurira’s Oscars updo: exquisite. The look, inspired by traditional African hairstyles, was created by hair legend Larry Sims, and is reminiscent of Lupita Nyong’o’s equally excellent beehive-esque updo created by Vernon Francois last year.

Andie MacDowell’s au naturel locks

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If you’re looking for a sign to grow out your grey, let this be it. Red carpet regular Andie MacDowell, who brought her daughter Rainey Qualley to the event, wore her signature silver curls in a laid-back chignon that defined easy elegance. The sophisticated hairdo added a touch of softness to her edgy kohl-rimmed eyes, metallic shadow and rosy red lip.

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The Best Street Style at Paris Fashion Week Fall 2023

Jennifer Berry — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:45:09 +0000

It’s almost curtains for fashion month and with Milan, London, New York and Copenhagen fashion weeks in our rear view, it’s time to say a chic bonjour to Paris — and all the inspiring Paris street style 2023 the French capital has to offer.

At Paris fashion week Fall 2023, several street style trends have emerged. While pink was the colour du jour in New York, pops of energizing orange, electric blue, lime green and scarlet red are proving popular in Paris. Distressed details are also trending in the City of Lights, as are maxi coats, gender-neutral skirts, and punk-inspired accessories. While JW Anderson Bumper bags were favoured in London, the Coperni Swipe in all sizes and colour combinations is the the purse of choice in Paris. And if the crowd outside the Dior show is any indication, we may soon be witnessing the return of off-the-shoulder dresses.

As we prepare to say au revoir to fashion month Fall 2023, let’s indulge once more with our round-up of the best street style spotted at the Fall 2023 ready-to-wear shows in Paris.

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The Most Iconic Oscars Looks Ever, As Chosen By FASHION Editors

Jennifer Berry — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 16:42:38 +0000

This article was originally published on April 21, 2021 and has been updated.

The 2023 Oscar nominations were released on January 24 and there were, reliably, some lovely surprises (like Everything Everywhere All at Once snagging 11 nods) and bummer disappointments (like Viola Davis being shut out of the Best Actress category for her The Woman King performance). But we’d be remiss if we didn’t admit that the mere mention of the Academy Awards got us excited about the red carpet. Might be the haute couture shows happening in Paris right now, might be the fumes of fashion joy from the Golden Globes, but the March 12 Oscars can’t come soon enough. In preparation, we’re sharing FASHION editors picks for the best Oscars dresses ever. Read on for why these unforgettable Oscars looks will go down in history.

Zendaya in Valentino (2022)

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For anyone who has ever questioned the power of fashion, let me introduce you to Zendaya. Before she met her stylist Law Roach, she was a young teen on the Disney Channel. Now? She’s won two Emmys and is the most in-demand actress/brand ambassador/general It girl on the planet. Roach built her brand from the ground up using independent designers and sheer talent, and this Valentino look from the 2022 Oscars feels like the pinnacle of their working relationship. It’s chic, effortless, and, most important of all, surprising. —Annika Lautens, fashion news director

Cher in Bob Mackie (1986)

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And the award for Fashion Revenge goes to…Cher! The Bob Mackie creation might not be so shocking today, but in 1986 it ruffled more feathers than in the headdress that topped the wild and witchy look. Miffed at not being nominated for her role in Mask, the singer asked Mackie for a design that would convey her annoyance for not being taken seriously as an actress. Two years later she beat Meryl Streep, winning Best Actress for Moonstruck. —Bernadette Morra, editor-in-chief

Billy Porter in Christian Siriano (2019)

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We’ve seen many women sport tuxedos and suiting on the red carpet, but Billy Porter’s turn in a custom “tuxedo dress” by New York-based designer Christian Siriano stole the show in 2019. No stranger to going completely — and authentically — OTT with his event ensembles, Porter’s captivating look (a velvet tuxedo jacket and frilled, french-cuffed shirt mixed with a lush full-length velvet gown) was a major move forward for the notion of genderless dressing during one of the world’s most-viewed moments. A breath of fabulous fresh air, indeed! —Odessa Paloma Parker, contributor

Gemma Chan in Valentino Couture (2019)

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Simply put, this Valentino Couture gown that Gemma Chan wore to the 2019 Oscars is a statement. There’s no hiding when you have a starched, ruffled collar emerging from billowing layers of punchy pink taffeta. But Chan wears it almost nonchalantly, thanks to the hidden pockets which she later revealed were holding cookies and rice crackers, a little something to get her through the three-hour ceremony. —Sarah Mariotti, contributor

Céline Dion in Dior (1999)

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Céline Dion goes down in the fashion hall of fame for her backwards and backless tuxedo and matching hat by John Galliano for Dior. More than 20 years ago, the look received backlash and was considered inappropriate on a red carpet dominated by glitter and gowns. Looking back, Dion’s game-changing ensemble was way ahead of its time — traditions and rules are meant to be broken! I hope we have more of these moments going forward in Hollywood. —George Antonopoulos, fashion and creative director

Halle Berry in Elie Saab (2002)

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I’ll be the first to admit that I’m guilty of using the word iconic far too loosely, but Halle Berry’s Elie Saab number at the 2002 Academy Awards (the year she won Best Actress for her role in Monster’s Ball and became the first Black woman to win the award!) is definitely worthy of the title. Between the jaw-dropping (for 2002, at least) sheer panelling, the silk skirt in that unforgettable rich burgundy shade, the beautiful embroidery work and Berry’s pixie cut that’s equally iconic (sorry but also undeniably true!), it’ll forever be a red carpet look that lives in my head rent-free. —Souzan Michael Galway, contributor

Lauren Hutton in Halston (1975)

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Maybe it’s the fact that I’m longing for a ridiculously glam night on the town, but I could cry a river gazing at this disco dream on gap-toothed babe Lauren Hutton. The magic of this Halston look is that while it’s emblematic of the disco era, it would look just as fun at a fancy fête today (swapping the chubby fur for a faux option, naturally) as it did in 1975. Those layers of pastel rainbow chiffon! The plunging neckline and skinny belt! I may have January blues-induced Saturday night fever, but someone get me on a dance floor, stat. —Jennifer Berry, digital director

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The Best-Dressed Celebs at the 2023 SAG Awards

Jennifer Berry — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:22:09 +0000

The 2023 SAG Awards took place in Los Angeles on February 26 and all you need to know is Zendaya’s slay was so major, everyone else got sent home. We kid, but the Euphoria star’s baby pink Valentino gown covered in rosettes (which she accessorized with Bulgari jewellery and ’60s-inspired hair and makeup, including exaggerated false lashes that would make Twiggy weep) was so good, the race for SAG Awards 2023 best dressed wasn’t even close. The actor was dressed for the award show by her longtime stylist, and FASHION’s November cover star, Law Roach. The SAG Awards serve came just a day after the two collaborated on two jaw-dropping looks for the NAACP Image Awards — a vintage 2002 Versace followed by a custom Prada set inspired by a 1993 look from the luxury house.

Zendaya wasn’t the only star who brought out the big guns for the SAG Awards, with nominees like Michelle Yeoh and Viola Davis and Cate Blanchett looking equally fetching in fresh-from-the-runway Schiaparelli couture, Valentino and Armani Privé, respectively. The gents didn’t disappoint either, with standout looks from Eddie Redmayne in an oversized pussy bow blouse and waisted trousers by Saint Laurent and Austin Butler in a cranberry Gucci suit that Elvis would have loved.

Click through the gallery below for more of the SAG Awards 2023 best-dressed celebrities.

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How My Jamaican Culture Has Helped Me To Not Fear Aging

Jenisse Minott — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 20:59:05 +0000

The first time I saw 13 Going On 30 and watched Jenna Rink skip 17 years of her life because of a bad birthday party, I had one thought: she’s so real for that. The fact is “thirty, flirty, and thriving” sounded good to me at ten, and now, two years shy of the mark, it’s even more iconic. But not everyone is as excited for the next decade as I am.

If you pay attention to TikTok and social media, you know that age isn’t just a number, it’s a sometimes painful marker of identity. Whether it’s Gen Z-beloved straight jeans vs. millennial-favoured skinny jeans, there’s a huge pressure to both look like the group you belong to but — if you’re older than, say, 25 — never look your age. In the past year, almost every member of my late-twenties girl gang has freaked about fine lines, grey hairs, or the nebulous sensation of “feeling old.” For me, even though getting older has its scary moments, my Jamaican background helps keep things in perspective.

Jamaica is a small island with a big impact, especially in Toronto. You can smell Jamaican patties from Islington to Warden Station and hear the echo of Jamaican Patois in Toronto slang. Every summer, you can even see Jamaicans and other West Indians celebrating our communities in bright costumes at Caribana. But Jamaican culture is more than the food we eat and the way we talk: it’s who we are and who we choose to be at any age.

For as long as I can remember, my family members have expressed themselves through appearance. From my cousin Marsha’s blonde buzzcut to my brother’s tattoos, many Jamaicans enjoy being seen, period. While visiting my dad in New York last summer, we decided to take in a Mets game, each donning outfits that were quintessentially us. Even though I was feeling cute and summery in shorts and a crop top, I was 27 at the time and worried that a bare midriff was slowly becoming unbecoming. My dad’s outfit, however — a green mesh marina and baggy jeans with a green bandana tucked into his pocket — reminded me that my only job was to be myself.

“I don’t feel different or dress differently than I did in my thirties or forties” my dad says. Even though he’s approaching 60, you wouldn’t know it by looking at him. That’s because Jamaicans care about proudly being themselves than “respectably” being themselves. My dad’s commitment to this is a constant reminder that hiding your sense of style to gain acceptance is self-betrayal. So, instead of trying to look my age, I try to look like myself at whatever age I am, which means leaning into my imperfect aesthetic, my hyper-fixation on crop tops, and my collection of candy-shaped earrings.

The author’s cousin who also eschews traditional notions about getting older. Photography courtesy of Jenisse Minott

Jamaicans are also known for taking their self-expression to the dance floor, no matter their age. Whether it’s the length of a skirt, a night at the club, or both, Jamaicans never feel “too old” to do something. My sisters and cousins are mothers and fathers in their thirties, and yet they still make time to show up and show out at their favourite clubs. This puts things into perspective for me and other over-25s who wrongfully dub “clubbing” as an undergrad thing that we’ve grown out of doing.

“In Jamaica, women still flaunt themselves and describe themselves as sexy regardless of their age,” my sister tells me. “They wear what they want, date who they want, and have fun how they want.” That’s because music, motion, and sex appeal are such important parts of Jamaican culture, which only get more important with age. It shouldn’t matter if you’re 25, 35, or 45, a night of music and dancing is always good for the soul. So rather than suppressing the part of me that misses dressing up, taking selfies, and going out to dance for hours, I’m going to honour it more and more with each year that comes.

Even though my pre-30 crew (and many others) might sometimes worry that the upcoming chapters of our lives will be more about “surviving” rather than “thriving,” I’m relying on my Jamaican sensibilities to guide me. It’s taken me so long to get to a place of pride and self-acceptance, and I’m not at all interested in losing it just because the TikTok police say 30 is too old to have fun. Instead of letting the internet tell you what to do, take advice from Jamaicans, and me in particular: Don’t wind down with age — turn up!

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All the Exciting Street Style Looks From Milan Fashion Week

Jennifer Berry — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 20:15:26 +0000

Milan Fashion Week is here and the street style looks we’re seeing outside the Fall 2023 ready-to-wear shows are a reliable melange of fashion-forward, polished — and a little bit over the top. A quick glance through snaps of the stylish show-goers and several trends were immediately obvious. The Fall 2023 Milan Fashion Week street style uniform includes cargo pockets, seen on everything from wide-leg trousers to mini-skirts. Wedge boots, especially colourful, bulbous confections, are seemingly a prerequisite to walk Milan’s charming streets. Feminine fabrics like sheer, flouncy chiffon and shiny satin are preferred. Denim must be worn head to toe, and special points for low-rise silhouettes, bleached-out treatments and lots of distressing (Y2K, baby!). Also, it appears that the Diesel renaissance is still going strong with the Italian brand’s wares figuring heavily into show-goers’ attire.

From chic and refined to daring and outré, the street style modelled by Milan’s fashion chameleons is full of outfit inspiration. Here are some of our favourite Milan street style looks from Milan Fashion Week Fall 2023.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF LAUNCHMETRICS.COM/SPOTLIGHT

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The Street Style at London Fashion Week Was So Good

Jennifer Berry — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 19:21:20 +0000

Fashion month continues on the other side of the pond with the streets of London replete with quintessentially cool and quirky street style. Several trends emerged outside the Fall 2023 ready-to-wear shows, with motocross leather jackets, preppy silhouettes and cartoonish accessories, like the viral Loewe balloon sunglasses, dominating LFW street style. Speaking of viral, despite being available for a couple of years now, the famous Totême scarf jacket continues to be a fashion girl go-to.

Also evident on the cobblestone streets of the British capital? Londoners’ love for homegrown U.K. labels. The JW Anderson bumper bag made countless appearances in a range of shapes and colour combinations, while Chopova Lowena’s skirts were a fashionista fave.

And, as has come to be expected of the London fashion crowd, full and frothy Simone Rocha and Molly Goddard-esque ballgowns, pops of bold colour, crisp tailoring, and hits of plush texture, from shearling lining to Penny Lane-style shag-trim coats, figured popular when it came to Fall 2023 LFW street style.

For the ultimate in London style inspiration, scroll through the gallery below to see almost 200 (we couldn’t narrow it down!) LFW street style outfits.

Photography courtesy of Launchmetrics.com/Spotlight

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The Coolest Beauty Hacks I Learned Backstage at NYFW

Melissa Fejtek — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 02:01:50 +0000

Getting an invitation to NYFW brings with it plenty of perks (where else are you going to cross paths with Lindsay Lohan, Julia Fox and Greg from The White Lotus in the span of a weekend?) though none are quite as useful as the nuggets of beauty wisdom you get to pick up along the way. Undoubtedly, what happens on the runways and front rows of fashion week produces some truly iconic beauty moments — Doja Cat’s bedazzled Schiaparelli look by Pat McGrath comes to mind — but what’s going on backstage is an entirely different beast.

Behind the scenes, the industry’s top makeup artists, hairstylists, nail and lash techs are scrambling to create the looks that will set the tone for the season ahead. And with multiple shows happening back-to-back on the hour, there’s no room for error and not a New York minute to be spared. No matter your level of expertise, if you’re working backstage you need to pull out every trick in the book to make sure every model looks the part before hitting the runway.

We took the opportunity to chat with the best in the biz and ask them to reveal their runway beauty secrets, from reviving tired skin to nailing false lashes on the first try. Ahead, we dive into the most interesting and useful NYFW backstage beauty tips we uncovered.

Use a makeup brush to keep hair smooth

Coco Rocha poses backstage at the Christian Siriano Fall 2023 show. Photography by Getty Images

Hair genius and lead stylist for TreSemmé Lacy Redway loves to keep it sleek when she’s creating her signature looks, so for her, having the right brushes on hand is key. “I don’t know if it has anything to do with my astrology side, but I am a Virgo. And I like really clean aesthetics and super straight lines,” she says. When sectioning hair to style intricate updos, like the romantic rose-inspired twist she created for Christian Siriano’s fashion week opener, Redway uses a metal rat tail comb.

To achieve ultimate smoothness and seal the look in place, she swears by two drugstore essentials: a great hairspray and a densely-packed makeup brush. “I use TreSemmé Freeze Hold hairspray as well as a makeup brush to get any little flyaways and baby hairs that might be peeking out as I touch the hair,” she says. Like many industry pros, Redway’s brush of choice happens to be by Real Techniques. “I like how close the brush hairs are together so I can really manipulate the hair as I need to.” And if you’re the type that leaves getting dressed to the last second, here’s another hack to keep hair in top form: invest in a hair net. “We use invisible hair nets because it ensures that when the models are changing, their hair doesn’t get messed up. It’s something that you can’t see unless you’re really up close.”

Layer your primers for a no-makeup look

A model on the runway for the Christian Cowan show. Photography by Getty Images

No-makeup makeup is here to stay, as evidenced by the pared-back looks at shows like Christian Cowan, Simkhai and Jason Wu. To achieve that barely-there effect, Lori Taylor Davis, global pro lead artist at Smashbox Cosmetics, has an unusual piece of advice: double (or triple) up on primers. “Primer in and of itself gets a [bad] rap where it’s seen as heavier, or an extra layer, but primer is made to be combined to create a perfect finish.” To achieve the makeup-meets-skin look at Christian Cowan, Davis used a combination of primers. To illuminate the skin, she applied Primerizer+ all over; then, she blurred pores with the brand’s original Photo Finish Foundation Primer, before adding a layer of Halo Plumping Dew + Hyaluronic Acid priming moisturizer for an ultra-dewy finish.

To master this layering technique, timing is everything. “Don’t throw things on and try to get your skin to absorb them all at one time. Apply a sheer layer, give it a second and apply another. We tend to want to cover our skin up so much [with foundation] when it’s not at its best, when really it just needs more love.”

For dewy skin looks, use a light touch

A model walks the runway at the Patbo show. Photography by Getty Images

Layering on hydrating products is all well and good, but any beauty enthusiast knows there’s a fine line between dewy and greasy. To keep the look from venturing into overly-glazed donut territory, Davis recommends using tinted moisturizer and concealer with a light hand where needed rather than caking on extra layers — precision is everything. “I love using a loose blending eyeshadow brush as a foundation brush,” she says.

For Janell Geason, global artistic director for makeup at Aveda, it’s all about considering your environment. “Runway needs to look good for five minutes, and you have to consider the light overhead. It’s hot backstage so everything is going to look more dewy,” she says. “Right before the models walk, we take down the shine where we need it, which is usually the T-zone area.” To avoid sweaty mishaps, Geason recommends using blotting paper rather than powder, which can leave skin too matte. If you’re in a warmer climate or under stress (think high-stakes events like weddings, for example) they come in clutch.

Keep nail glue on hand for quick fixes

A model walks the runway at the Prabal Gurung. Photography by Getty Images

On the topic of quick fixes, who among us hasn’t experienced an infuriating nail snag at the worst of times? These bouts of misfortune happen on the runway, too. That’s why Gina Edwards, KISS brand ambassador and lead nail designer at Prabal Gurung, keeps a few handy tools on deck. “It’s a labour of love, sitting there filing tons of nails continuously,” she says. “Essential tools are cuticle nippers, especially now with the weather being cold, and glue for mishaps.” If you’re diving into the world of press-ons, carrying nail glue is a wise idea when you’re in a pinch — especially if you want to take full advantage of the seven-day wear time. “A lot of times we use tabs, but tabs can come off, and when it’s crunch time, it’s so much better to put a little drop of glue over the tab.”

Layer your blush on last

Christian Siriano Fall 2023. Photography by Getty Images

Blush is the new contour, or at least that was the case backstage at Christian Siriano. “Blush is having such a huge moment because it can really transform your face shape,” says Josie Johnson, lead editor at Charlotte Tilbury. To achieve the soft focus, rosy look at the show, celebrity MUA (and niece to Charlotte herself) Sofia Schwarzkopf-Tilbury applied a dot of Pillow Talk Matte Beauty Blush Wands high on the model’s cheeks as a final touch. “We always apply blush last because it ties everything together, ” says Johnson. “We didn’t want it to be a heavy pink colour. It’s not all about the blush — it’s about complimenting the look in a really gorgeous way.”

By adding blush last in the same spots where you’d normally apply bronzer, you get an instant lift to the skin without adding too much shadow or depth. “It has a way of sculpting your face while waking up the skin and adding a bit of life,” she says.

Apply falsies under the lash line

A model walks the runway at the Patbo show. Photography by Getty Images

For the most natural lash look, Geason — who was behind the 1990s-era makeup looks at Pat Bo — recommends applying falsies underneath the lash line instead of over top. This technique allows fake lashes to blend better with your actual lashes, making seamless application a breeze for even the most elementary makeup users. And to avoid the decidedly un-chic experience of getting glue in your eye, press-on lashes are ideal. “We’re enhancing the natural lashes with lots of mascara and boosting them up with KISS Press-On imPRESS Falsies Eyelash Clusters,” she says.

For expert application, Geason recommends tilting your head back and lifting the lash up to get each cluster as close to the lash line as possible. To enhance your natural look, she recommends placing lashes according to the shape of your eye: elongated eyes should focus on the outer edge, while rounder eyes can handle more lashes at the centre.

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Anne Hathaway Agrees: In 2023, Your Dress Should Have a Hood

Jennifer Berry — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 17:00:21 +0000

This article was originally published on December 19, 2022 and has been updated.

We already know that Anne Hathaway is having an extended moment. Whether she’s experimenting with different red carpet looks or living it up at couture week in Paris, the amount of effs Annie gives these days amounts to approximately zero — and it’s working. Her laissez-faire attitude has translated into a cool factor many never expected from the actor, which means she’s pulling off looks, like this hooded Alaïa dress worn to the Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin on February 16, with utter aplomb.

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Another celebrity to watch on the red carpet — and front row at fashion week —is Jenna Ortega. After gracing the 2023 Golden Globes red carpet in a cut-out Gucci gown on January 10, the Wednesday star brought her signature moody aesthetic to the Saint Laurent Fall 2023 menswear presentation in Paris on January 17. For this stylish outing, the young actor joined Hathaway in co-signing the elevated hooded gown trend. Worn with wet-look bangs, black-rimmed eyes and a pair of sculptural cuff bracelets, Ortega gave the sleek look a goth-glam spin.

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Margot Robbie is also thriving on the red carpet in recent months. While promoting her latest projects, the Australian actor is looking positively effervescent. There was the moss green Bottega Veneta cut-out dress she wore to the Governor’s Awards in November, a flirty buttercup Gucci mini-dress chosen for the The Hollywood Reporter’s Women In Entertainment Gala on December 7, and most recently, a moody black hooded, halter-neck gown from Alaïa’s Spring 2023 collection selected for the Los Angeles premiere of her upcoming film Babylon.

Photography by Getty Images

The star of the forthcoming Barbie movie complemented her hooded dress with natural makeup, a couple face-framing tendrils of hair, a silver cuff bracelet and a pair of black sheer pantyhose from Calzedonia (that, incidentally, cost about as much as a fancy latte).

Photography by Getty Images

While it takes a certain confidence level and style prowess to pull off a a fashion-forward ensemble like a hooded gown, the avant-garde style is by no means new. In fact, Grace Jones famously wore a shimmery magenta hooded gown to walk in Alaïa’s 1986 Spring haute couture show in Paris. Worn with dramatic tonal makeup, including a bold dark lip, and no accessories, the 1980s styling feels fresh today. The hood itself is a statement, so one doesn’t need to overdo it in the beauty and accessories departments, and Robbie and Ortega’s own looks reflect this “less is more” approach.

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The resurgence of hooded dresses has been seen in recent months on both the red carpets and the runways. Versace’s Spring 2023 show featured a black hooded gown with a side cut-out, paired with exaggerated cat-eye makeup and vertiginous platform heels. Saint Laurent’s Spring 2023 collection (pictured above) included several slinky hooded dresses in rich jewel tones, worn with black sunnies and oversized, bold-shoulder toppers. The look here is clear: glamorous, cool, and a little dramatic.

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And celebrities like Ashley Graham, above wearing a crystal-embellished mesh gown by Interior to the TIME Person of the Year reception earlier this month, have understood the assignment.

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Bridgerton star Simone Ashley opted for a fresh, glittery blue take on the hooded dress trend for the Governor’s Awards in November, wearing the high-neck 16Arlington gown with wet look hair and mega-sparkly Chopard jewels.

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TikTok creator Addison Rae turned heads, and cemented herself as a rising style star, in early November when she wore a futuristic grey hooded gown from the Lily et Cie vintage archives to the CFDA Awards in NYC.

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And months before sparking a brand-new debate about the return of Y2K’s much-maligned dress-over-pants trend, Katie Holmes cut an edgy figure in a formfitting black hooded gown worn to attend Tom Ford’s spring 2023 ready-to-wear show in September.

Wouldn’t a hooded mini-dress be so fun for a fancy soirée? (Worn with glitter foundation and little else, of course.) Let 2023 be the year we wear hooded gowns and heck, anything else that might have once felt risqué or hard to pull off. And that includes dresses over pants.

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NYFW Street Style: All the Looks From Outside the Shows

Jennifer Berry — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 01:00:44 +0000

Fashion month is on. And you know what that means: all the street style outfit inspiration. The Fall 2023 ready-to-wear shows are underway in New York and after some elite street style ’fits from outside the Copenhagen shows earlier this month, our hopes are extremely high. With only day one of NYFW F/W 2023 in the can, street style trends are already starting to emerge including a penchant for pink, fuzzy fabrics and outerwear fit for an NYC downpour (because you can count on New Yorkers to make it to fashion week no matter what the meteorologist throws at them). Browse the gallery below for all of the best NYFW street style 2023 looks.

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It’s Time to Stop Ignoring the Overproduction of Sports Merch

Odessa Paloma Parker — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 01:58:43 +0000

In the fall of 2019, I attended a panel discussion hosted by the British Fashion Council on the last day of London Fashion Week (LFW). Centred on the topic of sustainability and fashion, it included designer Phoebe English; model and environmental activist Arizona Muse; and Bel Jacobs, a former fashion editor who now works with the environmental protest group Extinction Rebellion. I was eager to hear what the informed and illustrious speakers had to say about how the industry can do its part by being more sustainably minded. (I’ve started using this phrase instead of the word “sustainable” since success is hard to measure or even define.)

I listened patiently while the usual factoids were listed off. You know the ones — like the 2018 study stating that the fashion industry contributes to around 10 per cent of all greenhouse gas emissions. But when Jacobs, in an effort to stop the promotion of wasteful practices, called for an end to LFWs, it gave me pause, prompting me to raise my hand during the Q&A period and ask “Are there any plans to call for a boycott of the Super Bowl?”

My query seemed to catch some of the panellists off guard, and some anger churned within me when it was essentially deflected and redirected back to the evils of the fashion industry. When talking about my feelings post-event with others who weren’t in attendance, I was occasionally met with churlish astonishment that I got this upset over the fact that fashion seems to bear the brunt of our climate crisis activism when the sports industry, for example, is supremely environmentally damaging as well. Or, folks were gobsmacked that they hadn’t thought much about the inconsistency at all.

It’s easy to see why that is: It’s a generally unpopular observation. Since the sustainability conversation is anchored by alarming statistics, here’s one for your consideration: As of this writing, Google Trends reported that searches for “sustainability fashion” happen nearly five times more frequently than searches for “sustainability sports” — and that’s just one industry other than fashion that you could choose. There’s also entertainment (which was meagre by comparison, with one twelfth of the search power), automotive and travel, to name a few. The variety of climate-crisis villains is vast, yet the outrage directed toward them is palpably sparser.

I’m galled by this discrepancy because not only am I a “fashion person” — via both vocation and a personal investment in vestiary self-expression since childhood — but my interest in the concept of sustainability and design has made me realize that intersectionality and scope-broadening are important. To put it another way, I’m weary of standing outside a house that’s on fire (the earth, in this case) and focusing wholly on one method of putting it out when there are plenty at our disposal.

When I hear a statistic like the aforementioned about the fashion industry’s emissions, it makes me wonder: What’s the breakdown when it comes to garments crafted by someone like Phoebe English versus those by a company like Shein? Or, to the point of this story, are we going to continue pretending that this number doesn’t include the creation of sports gear for both players and fans? And what about uniforms for fast-food employees and medical scrubs? If all apparel falls under the category “fashion,” why is the fashion industry solely taking the blame?

And where are the venomous TikToks — an all-too-common form of commentary lobbed at the great big “fashion bogeyperson” on the daily — about the tens of millions of meat products sold at sporting events every season when we know that a study released last year found that 60 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions are caused by animal agriculture? (I can’t recall a time I was given a red hot — let alone asked to pay an exorbitant price for one — during LFW, FWIW.)

Unlike with fashion events, at any given moment of the day across the entire world, sports are being played both professionally and at an amateur level. Players need uniforms, and spectators are buying everything from food to foam fingers. On top of that, consider that for every championship game played, clothing and other paraphernalia are created with the expectation that one team is going to win.

What happens to the losing team’s commodities? The website Mental Floss attempted to answer this question in a story that includes a staggering stat about the 2007 Super Bowl: “Based on strong sales after the Chicago Bears’s 2007 NFC Championship win…Sports Authority printed more than 15,000 shirts proclaiming a Bears Super Bowl victory well before the game even started. And then the Colts beat the Bears, 29–17.” After reading the entire article, though, I came away from it feeling like we’re all losers here because what follows these lines is a photo of a group of smiling children wearing much-too-large sports jerseys that were donated to them by the evangelical Christian organization World Vision, which previously facilitated the distribution of unused products from suppliers to communities in need around the world.

Now, you’ve likely heard of markets and landfills, particularly in the Global South, that are choked with garment and accessories castoffs from countries like Canada and the United States. I see it posted about vigorously alongside calls to reframe our consumption of fashion goods. But, to date, I have never seen this reality dissected by way of a cleverly designed infographic social post with regard to sports swag or the promotional spoils that come with blockbuster movies, the latest Netflix releases or concert tours. That photo truly crystallized what I’ve been feeling this entire time when it comes to where we lay the blame of waste as well as what we do with it.

I can only speculate as to why this compartmentalizing, or sheer, wilful ignorance, is a reality. Part of my supposition comes from knowing that fashion’s reputation as an allegedly protective domain for women and members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community makes it an easy target for undue scrutiny in the distressingly bigoted world we live in.

It’s also seen as frivolous — by many people for multiple reasons — despite what a lot of us know about its ability to help us manifest our inner selves to the world or unite us by community or subculture. And perhaps most importantly, sports and entertainment — specifically the kind that requires energy-sucking productions and rampant global travel — are industries that have been designed to alleviate our daily dismay. We don’t think about our anxiety or depression when we’re watching “our team” win a game. Such distractions are salves for the trials and tribulations of the human condition.

But fashion, especially nowadays, is increasingly an echo chamber and outlet for our existential angst. Whether it’s Balenciaga’s snow-covered runways or the brands that launch on the daily touting a new miracle textile du jour, the industry has unfortunately attempted to right wrongs by creating more hype and more products. But at the very least, there’s some self- — and communal — awareness about how much needs to change in this sphere; I cannot say the same for the Super Bowl.

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5 Celebrity Beauty Looks From the Grammys We’ll Be Copying ASAP

Jennifer Berry — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 18:44:18 +0000

The 65th Grammy Awards weren’t short on star power. In fact, with A-listers like Beyoncé, Adele, J.Lo, Lizzo, Harry Styles and Taylor Swift all in attendance, it felt like the most major Grammys in years. And blessedly for us, the celebrities didn’t limit their artistry to their music. Going all out with their outfits and their beauty, the glam on the 2023 Grammys red carpet was unmatched.

There was Kacey Musgraves’s rosy pink glam and Lizzo’s sunset eyelids, not to mention Doja Cat’s pitch-perfect punk-inspired makeup. Here, we round up five of the best celebrity beauty looks from the 2023 Grammys that we’re bookmarking to recreate immediately.

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J.Lo’s all-over glam

Jenny from the Block brought the va-va-voom to the Grammys red carpet, going all out with a sexy smokey eye, overlined nude lips and highlighter that demands sunglasses.

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Doja Cat’s futuristic punk vibes

Would we expect anything less than an artful beauty look from Doja Cat? For the Grammys, the rapper wore her black latex Atelier Versace gown with a graphic eye that makeup artist Ernesto Casillas calls “punk-inspired,” metallic brown lip and cropped hairdo, leaving her brows bleached and barely there. Casillas completed the edgy glam with KISS Lash Couture The Muses Collection falsies in the style “Sire.”

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Lizzo’s sunset eye makeup

Lizzo complemented her vibrant Dolce & Gabbana red carpet look with a wash of bright pink-orange shadow on her eyelids and matching blush. The look was finished with a set of major lashes and insanely cool 3D nail art that mimicked the rosettes on her dramatic cape.

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Kacey Musgrave’s pink flush

Musgraves went for a monochromatic baby pink look, right down to her eyeshadow, matching her makeup to her feathery Valentino ensemble. MUA Moani Lee used Charlotte Tilbury products, including the brand new Pillow Talk Matte Beauty Blush Wand in Pink Pop, to create the soft rosy glam.

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Cardi B’s colourful cat eye

Cardi B complemented her sculptural cobalt blue couture gown with a cat eye flick of electric blue eyeliner that makeup artist Erika La’ Pearl brought subtly onto her lower lashline as well. She completed the look with glossy brown-lined lips for a look that hit all the right notes.

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The Most Jaw-Dropping Looks From the 2023 Grammy Awards

Jennifer Berry — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 14:30:34 +0000

The Grammy Awards red carpet fashion is rarely subtle — and that’s what makes it so much fun to watch. Do you think Shania Twain was trying to select a Very Serious Outfit when she opted for an exaggerated polka dot suit with a matching hat that can only be described as traffic cone-shaped? We think not. (And did we mention her wacky red wig? Oh Shania, don’t change.) Also spotted on the 2023 Grammys red carpet was Sam Smith in Valentino making a dramatic entrance with a full entourage, Lizzo in a rosette-covered cloak, Harry Styles in a custom harlequin jumpsuit and Doja Cat in liquid latex Versace. There were head to toe feathers, crop tops and pops of red. In short, there were no rules. Here, check out the most eye-catching Grammys red carpet 2023 fashion.

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