Jennifer Berry

The Street Style at London Fashion Week Is a Total Delight

Jennifer Berry — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:01:15 +0000

After a week of exciting runway shows and eye-catching street style in New York, fashion month continues over the pond in London. And the LFW SS24 street style is as charming and cool as ever. Think: frothy tulle dresses, neon trainers, and cheeky knee socks.

Some trends emerging outside the London Fashion Week Spring 2024 shows echo what we saw in the Big Apple (hello, red accessories), while others feel entirely UK-centric (like the Simone Rocha-inspired bows adorning many-a showgoer).

As always, bona fide celebs mingle among the London Fashion Week Spring 2024 street style crew, including Brit It girl Alexa Chung and Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams who attended presentations early in the week.

Check out the gallery below for all of the best LFW SS24 street style looks and then go straight to your iPhone shopping wishlist.

Photography courtesy of launchmetrics.com/spotlight

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Stuart Vevers on 10 Years With Coach and the Joy of Dressing

Jennifer Berry — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:34:34 +0000

Stuart Vevers is the kind of fashion insider who could be… inaccessible. A true industry veteran, Vevers, who recently marked 10 years at the helm of Coach, cut his teeth at Calvin Klein in New York after leaving his hometown of Yorkshire, England to study fashion design in London. What followed was tenures at some of the most sought-after labels, including Bottega Veneta, Mulberry, and Loewe, where he honed a mastery in accessories and a knack for creating creating fly-off-shelves It items, like the iconic Emmy bag from Mulberry that once hung nonstop from Kate Moss‘s supermodel arm.

And at Coach, where he has held the position of creative director since September 2013, Vevers has steered the classic American brand in new directions — and into new wardrobes — by expanding the legendary accessories label’s apparel offerings and authentically reaching increasingly younger generations. (This is no accident — read on to learn about Vevers’ respect for the “next” generation.)

Photography courtesy of Coach

So, you see, Vevers could be somewhat affected by his decades of acclaim. Instead, the man who joins me on Zoom on a 35-degree September day in New York is warm, fully engaged in the conversation and generous with his responses, not to mention his time (the runway presentation for Coach’s Spring 2024 collection was just a few hours later, on the eve of New York Fashion Week‘s official Spring 2024 calendar). We related almost immediately over the concept of crafting clothes for a club kid lifestyle (his at English clubs, my fiancé’s at Toronto raves) and I quickly understood some of the ingredients to Vever’s success: He’s kind. And humble. And deeply connected to both family and history — that of his upbringing (his father attended his first fashion show ever that evening); that of Coach (he speaks with reverence about the brand’s archives and its roots in New York City); and that of his own family (he took a bow at the end of Coach’s Spring 2024 show that evening with his toddler son in his arms).

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It was poetic, then, that Vevers staged his 10-year anniversary collection presentation at the New York Public Library, where so many stories are housed. There, famous faces like Jennifer Lopez and Lil Nas X gathered with editors, buyers and tastemakers to watch the Spring 2024 show where leather bowling bags and mini totes shaped like ducks dangled off the arms of models of different genders and sizes.

The collection, full of signature oversized leather jackets, fresh knit dresses, elevated suiting and leather slips, and which didn’t include a single high heel, if memory serves, felt reflective of the next generation that Vevers fondly speaks of — cool, a little edgy and entirely uninterested in dusty old rules. At a dinner after the presentation, an emotional Vevers reflected on his decade at Coach and what keeps him loving his work after all these years: “Fashion should be about joy, about celebration and, to paraphrase my hero Keith Haring, it should be for everyone.”

Photography courtesy of Coach

Here, get to know Coach creative director Stuart Vevers a little better, plus take a peek at highlights from the designer’s 10-year anniversary presentation.

Where did your interest in fashion initially came from?

That’s a great question. My grandmother was an amateur costume designer and made costumes for the amateur dramatic shows in her town, and she would always dress me and my brother and cousins up to go see her shows. There was something there; it wasn’t exactly fashion but she was creative and always making things. And I adored her. So she was my first inspiration.

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I grew up in a relatively small city in the U.K., far from [any kind of ] fashion capitals. My parents didn’t go to college, so I grew up in a traditional working class family environment and I wasn’t exposed to [fashion]. But I was tall from quite a young age, so I could get into nightclubs from about 15. I started dressing up and my grandmother, who was a wizard on the machine, would help me make some of my clubbing outfits. That’s when I started to look at magazines and books around style. But even at that point, I don’t think I ever dreamt I would become a designer.

I was always as a kid drawing, painting. So it wasn’t that long until I realized that [fashion’s] where I wanted to go. But in fact my father, who’s coming to his first fashion show tonight, when I first said I wanted to study fashion, he was horrified [laughs].

How do you stay energized and keep inspiration flowing when creating for a brand with a history like Coach?

I think where I am (New York) certainly helps. I really believe New York is the most creative city in the world. There’s so much creative energy, amazing style, characters, just walking down the street is inspiration. And I think also not being from the U.S., not being from New York, there’s something in that; I sometimes feel like I’m working on a movie set and it keeps me alert to how fortunate I am to be in this city that is so inspiring. And it just happens to have always been Coach’s home, where it started in 1941. So it’s a great place to be inspired by what’s happening today, but also what happened in the past.

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Speaking of the past, how do you go about mining Coach’s history?

We have an amazing archive. And it’s full of real samples, and they’re arranged chronologically, so you have things from the ’40s, all the way up to today. We’ve got drawers and drawers of catalogues and editorial from over the decades. I’ll go down now and wander through and see if anything jumps out, and sometimes an individual piece will become the starting point for something. And sometimes I’ll reference it very directly. Or sometimes it might be a combination of colours, or it sparks a memory of something. It’s amazing to have that resource. But what’s great is you never know where it’s going to take you.

You’ve been the creative mind behind quite a lot of It bags. How does it feel to see those designs walking down the street on someone’s arm?

Oh, it’s one of the best things about what I do! When we were all in lockdown not so long ago, and I was kind of trying to figure out my place in the world and I was like, Why would anyone care about fashion right now when there’s so many bigger things happening in our lives?, it actually brought me back to what I love most about fashion. And I realized that actually, it brings joy and, at its best, it makes people happy. It makes them feel more confident walking into a room, it just gives them that spark when they leave the front door.

On TikTok, I see the Pillow Tabby on someone Gen Z; I remember buying my first Coach bag more than 20 years ago. How do you approach designing for multiple generations?

Honestly, I’m most inspired by the current generation and I have a fascination with youth culture, counterculture, pop culture, through history, but also very much today. I feel like the current generation, or sometimes we call it the “next generation,” really establish what’s going to come next. And I think all of us, whatever age we are, are very inspired by that.

Today’s generation is dramatically changing the way that I think about so many things, not just fashion. And sometimes it’s challenging because sometimes they are challenging things you’ve established that you feel comfortable with. But it’s really vital to listen and to think about what they’re saying. And I think we’re all, in fact, then influenced by that.

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Supermodels, Red Carpet Style and More Highlights from FASHION’s The Ones Party

Jennifer Berry — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 18:00:50 +0000

The dress code was “modern red carpet,” the cocktails were flowing and the supermodels were working the step and repeat at FASHION’s The Ones 2023.

To celebrate our September 2023 issue starring Coco Rocha, Kirsten Owen, Irina Lăzăreanu, Jessica Stam and Winnie Harlow, and mark the start of festival season, FASHION hosted its inaugural The Ones party on September 9 at the Lillian Massey building at 157 Bloor Street West, the historic location in Toronto’s Mink Mile that famously housed Club Monaco for more than 20 years.

Photography by George Pimentel

The Ones 2023 brought together more than 500 of Canada’s most stylish and influential fashion industry guests, from designers and artists to supermodels Coco Rocha, Kirsten Owen and Irina Lăzăreanu for an evening of immersive brand activations, Champagne, cocktails, canapés — and a rollicking dance party.

After walking the black carpet and grabbing a welcome glass of Taittinger Champagne, guests who wanted to live their best supermodel life could visit the Kilian Paris Discovery Bar to sample fragrances and pose at the Don’t Be Shy photo booth. Next, a stop into the Tiffany & Co. salon was all but mandatory, and made it hard to resist trying on elegant pieces from iconic collections including various styles from the Lock Collection. All that posing make you hungry? Partygoers were invited to indulge at a fresh Oyster Bar + Prawn Cocktail station, or in the bite-sized steak tartare, caviar-topped blini or mushroom vol au vent being offered throughout.

Photography by George Pimentel

Across the way, guests were encouraged to check out the Philosophy Skincare bar + photo booth featuring Dose of Wisdom, the bouncy skin reactivating serum, where they could sample products and indulge in another stylish photo opp.

Bevies flowed throughout The Ones’ chic venue including cocktails from the World Class Canada Bar, wine from Henry of Pelham, cold ones from Peroni, mocktails by Seedlip and ice-cold sparkling water from Perrier. All through the historic building, luxe contemporary floral arrangements from May Flowers added the finishing touches to the event’s elevated vibe.

Photography by George Pimentel

Finally, partygoers could make their way down to the lower level dance party where a giant disco ball sparkled and DJ Karim Olen Ash turned out hit after hit to an energetic dance floor bathed in pink light. There, Canada’s most fashionable boogied in their modern red carpet looks that included sparkly minis, sheer slips, silky gowns and strong-shouldered power suits fit for a runway. The competition was intense, but best-dressed of the evening would have to be a three-way tie between supermodels Coco Rocha in a graphic Greta Constantine gown, Kirsten Owen in a cool oversized grey velvet blazer by Maria Karimi and Irina Lăzăreanu in a sleek suit by Édito Simons. Honorable mentions go to CAFA nominee Dorian Who in a textured co-ord set and thigh-high latex boots and Olympic gold medalist Tessa Virtue in a striking red suit.

Check out the gallery below where we’ve rounded up all the most memorable fashion from The Ones 2023, along with a look at the stunning venue, immersive activations and our gift bag packed with goodies from Kilian Paris, Philosophy, NARS Makeup, Clarins Beauty, Uber, May Flowers and Belif.

Photography by George Pimentel

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FASHION editor-in-chief Bernadette Morra

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Coco Rocha, Irina Lăzăreanu and Kirsten Owen (not pictured) arrived at The Ones in an Uber Black

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FASHION’s creative & fashion director George Antonopoulos with Kirsten Owen, Coco Rocha and Irina Lăzăreanu

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Tessa Virtue

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Dorian Who

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The Kilian Paris Discovery Bar where partygoers could sample Kilian fragrances

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The Philosophy Skincare bar + photo booth featuring Dose of Wisdom serum

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The fabulous gift bags our guests went home with

Special thanks to the following:

Kilian Paris, Tiffany & Co., Uber, Philosophy, World Class Canada, Taittinger Brut Réserve Champagne, Tanqueray No. Ten Gin, Seedlip, Henry of Pelham, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Perrier Water, NARS Makeup, Clarins Beauty, elle cuisine and May Flowers.

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How to Have the Perfect Weekend Getaway in Montreal

Jennifer Berry — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:00:34 +0000

When you tell people you grew up in Montreal and moved away (in my case to Toronto nine years ago), the common reaction is “why would you leave??” Montreal, after all, is a charming European-feeling city of infinite delights. A small town vibe in a big city package, where love of art, food, drink and nightlife permeates every corner. It’s a place where your urban teenage years and rollicking early twenties fly by in a blur of summer fireworks, downtown bars, and dizzy dance floors, memories lodged in your psyche like wads of Bubblicious stuck to Seattle’s Gum Wall.

But it’s also a city where, if you spend a few decades, you’re likely to also collect some battle wounds. Quebec’s slogan is “Je Me Souviens,” meaning “I remember,” and despite years of joy, freedom and growth, and Montreal’s elysian reputation, there were some moments I’d rather forget.

That’s why, after almost 10 years of being away and at least twice as many visits to ailing parents that felt like, well, work, I resolved to return with my fiancé Dustin and toddler son Oslo in tow and just enjoy it. To reclaim some of the magic that was lost in the years since I left, my mission started in Old Montreal, which was the last place I lived before my great escape. A tourist mecca, it’s busy, sure, but also inarguably oozing with charm. I booked as few obligations as possible in an effort to slow down. Meander. Eat. Sit. Sip. Sleep. Repeat. It was, in a word, divine. I spent a few days in my old city with my new family, the one I created for myself, and visited with the ones I left behind. A sweet birthday brunch with old friends, a visit to my dad, and a beautiful dinner all punctuated the mostly itinerary-free sojourn.

After a few nights of delightful tourist leisure, I left my old hometown behind and returned to Toronto with new memories instead of anxiety about the old. You can’t ever truly go home again, but you can find a welcoming spot to rest your head before returning to your new one. Here are some of my Montreal faves.

The superior neighbourhood: Old Montreal

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As mentioned, the decision to stay in Old Montreal was not a random one. It was the last place I lived in the city before relocating to Toronto and while I relished living in a classic converted loft in the heart of the neighbourhood, I longed to experience it like a visitor. And it didn’t disappoint (except for when my toddler would break loose and from my grip and run like an escaped prisoner into throngs of people). From the charm of the cobblestone streets stunning European architecture and the stunning views to the array of restaurants, cafes and cute shops (all within walking distance), it really can’t be beat.

Pro tip: Factor the cost into your travel budget and park your car in a lot or do valet at your hotel. The stress of trying to find and keep street parking simply isn’t worth it.

The chic hotel: William Gray

Photography courtesy of William Gray

Where to begin on this magical property? From the outside, the Hotel William Gray looks like an 1800s cottage meets a modern hotel (in fact, the property is comprised of two 18th-century stone homes topped with a sleek glass tower) and inside, the amenities are unparalleled. There are countless tricked out lounge areas for chatting, drinking or getting some work in. There’s a sleek pool in the summer and an outdoor patio with fireplaces and comfy Muskoka chairs. There’s a rooftop patio with insane unobstructed views of the waterfront. There’s an onsite restaurant, Maggie Oakes, with sleek wood booths and one of the best pain au chocolat I’ve ever had. Plus, the rooms themselves are superior in every way, from the deliciously cozy king-size beds to the Le Labo toiletries. (Did Dustin fill his Dopp kit with Santal 33 minis? I’ll never tell.)

Pro tip: Make time for a gorgeous glass of Prosecco at Maggie Oakes before heading to your dinner plans. Slide into one of the metallic barstools at the pristine marble bar — santé!

The iconic coffee shop: Café Olimpico

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Ah, Café Olimpico. The OG location in Montreal’s Mile End where I once lived is such an institution that you almost invite the anxiety that waiting in its intimidating line causes. Will I place my coffee order quickly and succinctly enough? Will the slightly stern but secretly sweet barista behind the counter even notice me? If I come here daily for two years, will I finally be treated like a regular? The Old Port outpost, located conveniently within the William Gray hotel, is smaller (and ridiculously cute) but still offers the same superior espresso Olimpico is known for. They get extremely busy but the line moves quickly and the staff at this location is very friendly.

Pro tip: Get the lemon cake. Don’t ask questions.

Check out more of the best hotspots in our Montreal travel guide here:

The ideal spot for extended stays: Warwick Le Crystal

If space and comfort are what you’re after, Warwick Le Crystal (formerly Hotel Le Crystal, which was the city’s only independently owned five-star hotel) is a must-visit. Recently acquired by Warwick Hotels & Resorts, this downtown location can’t be beat and its oversized rooms are perfect for longer stays or family vacations. Every single suite in the hotel features a kitchenette and king-sized bed, and fun fact: many of the suites have attached balconies. One particularly stunning penthouse suite features not one but two oversized balconies (one on either side of the living area), while another suite boasts a terrace that is larger than most one-bedroom apartments in Toronto. Everything’s bigger in ~~Texas~~ Montreal, it turns out.

The lush spa: Guerlain Spa at Four Seasons Montreal

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Skin in need of a boost before we head into cooler temperatures? Get yourself to the Guerlain Spa located in Four Seasons Montreal, stat. Offering luxury treatments like facials, massages and body treatments, you’ll leave feeling rejuvenated and ready to take on the long, blistering winter season. (Er, as ready as you can be.)

The cute cocktail bar: Knox Taverne

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Fancy a cocktail? Knox Taverne will hit the spot. Serving up creative cocktails and an excellent wine list (not to mention delicious sharable plates, if you want to nibble) in a cozy setting, you won’t want to leave this intimate Pointe St. Charles hangout spot. Come for the sips and bites; stay for the décor (gorgeous herringbone floors, plants and string lights galore).

The can’t-miss restaurant: Damas

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Serving up authentic Syrian flavours in a lush setting (think jewel-toned lanterns and dark polished wood), Damas offers an unforgettable dining experience. It’s no wonder the restaurant was named one of the best places to eat in Canada.

The quintessential Old Port hotel: Auberge du Vieux-Port

With waterfront views of the St. Lawrence river, exposed brick walls and original wooden floors that creak just the right amount, the Auberge du Vieux-Port offers the most authentic Euro-inspired experience. The charm of this 19th century property, comprised of two converted warehouses, is unbeatable but its hotel amenities are decidedly modern and luxe. Think: a wrought-iron bed straight out of Jane Eyre, but with a cloud-like king-size mattress. Did I mention the bathroom is spacious and the soaker tub is big enough for two? (In my case, me and my toddler — and his bath toys.) For the ultimate night in, grab a cheeky cocktail in their wildly cozy lobby lounge, complete with roaring fireplace, and then get Italian takeout from Jacopo just around the corner to keep the chill vibes going. The mushroom risotto is unmatched.

With files from Souzan Michael Galway

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Megan Thee Stallion’s Return, Nelly’s Low-Back and More VMAs Red Carpet

Jennifer Berry — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:10:29 +0000

There was no shortage of viral moments at the 2023 Video Music Awards — are NSYNC reuniting? Did Justin Timberlake and Megan Thee Stallion argue backstage?! — but the buzz was surely loudest on the VMA red carpet 2023 where the fashion overshadowed all the rest.

Megan Thee Stallion (who seemed to clear the air on her possible JT feud on social media) made a triumphantly sexy return to the spotlight at the 2023 Video Music Awards. One month after Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for her July 2020 shooting, the American rapper walked the VMA red carpet 2023 in a black sheer corset gown by Brandon Blackwood, accessorized with a statement diamond choker by Jacob And Co. And the 28-year-old wasn’t the only musician to opt for a sultry black moment — behold Canadian treasure Nelly Furtado who shimmied down the red carpet in a body-skimming, long-sleeve gown with a dangerously low back. The 44-year-old “Maneater” was ravishing in the Dundas gown which was complemented by a soft bronzed glam.

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Elsewhere on the VMAs 2023 pink carpet, besties Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez reunited, wearing black safety-pinned Versace and red lace Oscar de la Renta, respectively. Pop star of the moment Olivia Rodrigo was there as well, donning a disco ball dress by fashion darling Ludovic de Saint Sernin and Swarovski that was covered in 150,000 Swarovski crystals. According to Swarovski, the couture look was hand-sewn in Paris and took 38 hours to create.

Check out the most eye-catching looks from the VMA red carpet 2023 below.

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Photography by Getty Images, courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana

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Photography by Getty Images, courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana

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Selena Gomez in Oscar de la Renta

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Nelly Furtado in Dundas

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Megan Thee Stallion in Brandon Blackwood

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Olivia Rodrigo in Ludovic de Saint Sernin

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Cardi B in Dilara Findikoglu

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Taylor Swift in Versace

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Emily Ratajkowski in vintage Jean Paul Gaultier

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Lil Nas X in Palomo Spain

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Doja Cat in Monse

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Shakira in Versace

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Dove Cameron in Coach and Simon G. jewellery

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Ice Spice in Dolce & Gabbana

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Rita Ora in Rodarte

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Nicki Minaj in Dolce & Gabbana

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Dixie D’Amelio in Maticevski and Charli D’Amelio in Shushutong

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Sofia Carson in Alexandre Vauthier Couture

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Saweetie in Area Couture

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Thalia in Dolce & Gabbana

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Chloe Bailey in Roberto Cavalli

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The Coolest Street Style Looks at New York Fashion Week

Jennifer Berry — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 18:15:40 +0000

It’s the most stylish time of the year: Fashion month, baby! And you know what that means: street style outfit inspiration as far as the Loewe balloon sunglasses-covered eyes can see. Starting off strong with the Spring 2024 shows in New York, we’re seeing some NYFW street style trends emerge from the jump including fall’s biggest trend, pops of red, seen on everything from shoes and handbags to easy day dresses and silky tops.

Elsewhere, maxi-skirts are still popular, iterated in ankle-grazing denim, sporty parachute silhouettes and cargo styles. The shoe du jour is undoubtedly flat, seen in classic ballet and trendy Mary Jane versions, while the denim is decidedly loose, wide and relaxed. Aside from red, we’re noticing interesting shots of yellow, in hues ranging from butter cream to marigold, not to mention a fresh green that could be described as somewhere between celery and peridot.

Hiding in plain site among the NYFW street style brigade were some of the usual Big Apple A-list celebrity attendees, including Jennifer Lopez, Gabrielle Union and Julianne Moore who donned their glam Americana best to take in the Ralph Lauren show,

Browse the gallery below for all of the best NYFW street style Spring 2024 looks and get outfit ideas for your next stylish outing.

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The Most Stylish Looks from the Venice Film Festival Red Carpet

Jennifer Berry — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:45:27 +0000

The Venice Film Festival 2023 is underway in the Floating City and while the Hollywood strikes will make for a more low-key affair, the red carpet has seen some exciting looks. From former FASHION cover star Charlotte Rampling‘s orb-adorned custom Courrèges outfit and Rita Ora‘s red carpet flats to George and Amal Clooney’s couple style moments, there has been no shortage of buzz-worthy celebrity looks.

Click through below for stylish looks from the Venice Film Festival 2023 red carpet.

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Linen Is the Only Answer to Sweaty Girl September

Jennifer Berry — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 17:24:51 +0000

September is a magical time, isn’t it? There’s that “back to school” feeling you get no matter what your age (or actual academic reality), a sense of renewal, a fresh start! You know what isn’t always fresh? The weather. I don’t know who has us all convinced that we can become fall girlies immediately after Labour Day weekend, but I’m here to remind you that summer temps continue well through the month of September in most Canadian cities. Who among us hasn’t worn a perfect fall dress to a Thanksgiving weekend wedding and almost passed out from heat exhaustion?

In fact, cities like Toronto bracing for a post-Labour Day heat wave, so take this as your sign to keep your tall boots and chunky knits in storage until October 1 when PSL season really starts.

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Until then, you know what slaps in the late summer/early fall? Linen. It’s breezy, breathable, looks elevated and pairs beautifully with lightweight knits (if you must). And yes, ICYWW, it really is as sweat-proof as your mom told you it is — I would know. I, self-proclaimed Sweaty Gal, did the leg work and wore some of the most popular Reformation linen pieces on steaming hot days so that you wouldn’t have to.

Without further ado, a round-up of the top transitional linen pieces that’ll take you from the summer well into fall.

The white mini-dress

Sweat score: 1/10. The dress is lined, which is fab for ensuring it isn’t see-through, but does add an extra layer.

Most likely to: Get a second date. (And look extremely adorable with a retro headband and boxy cardigan.)

Pros: Sometimes Ref minis can run a tad *too* mini on taller gals. Not this cutie that hits at just the right spot mid-thigh.

Cons: That I can’t wear it daily?

How to make it fall-ready: Take the “wrong shoe theory” for a spin and add a pair of loafers and white socks.

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The coastal grandma drawstring pants

Sweat score: 1/10. They sit deceptively high on the waist, so there’s a slight chance of perspiring around the mid-section.

Most likely to: Dig for clams on the beach in Maine. (Or watch any film starring Diane Keaton.)

Pros: I was worried these pants would be so flimsy, they’d feel like a beach coverup but the weight of the linen is surprisingly substantial, yet not heavy.

Cons: The online reviews are right — these loose linen trousers do run quite long.

How to make it fall-ready: A pair of mesh flats and an oversized blazer take these babies from vacation patio to city sidewalk.

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The Sofia Loren dress

Sweat score: 3/10. The combination of a fitted bodice and cinched waist means the girls can get a bit, um, more glowy when temperatures soar.

Most likely to: Eat pasta in Capri with a stunning Aperol Spritz in hand.

Pros: She hugs your curves in all the right places.

Cons: Her straps run a wee bit long.

How to make it fall-ready: The trick to transitioning a summery silhouette to early fall lies in the shoes and the handbag. In this case, swap your basket tote for a leather shoulder bag and opt for a pair of closed-toe Mary Janes in lieu of sandals.

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The workhorse white shirt

Sweat score: 0/10. No sweat, no notes!

Most likely to: Work with just about everything, from over a bikini in the summer to tucked into your favourite pair of vintage jeans come fall.

Pros: It’s roomy enough to feel modern but still cut to skim the body so it isn’t billowy or overwhelming.

Cons: That I don’t own it in every colour.

How to make it fall-ready: Once Labour Day is in your rearview, make a breezy linen button-down feel fall-ish by wearing it as you would any other cotton dress shirt — think: tucked into a silk slip skirt or under a leather blazer. The contrast of textures feels instantly elevated.

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Browse more of our favourite transitional linen pieces here:

The vest you wear as a top

Mother-daughter design duo Herskind have Copenhagen cool-girl style nailed with their collection of tailored pieces. And since vests are officially the new shirts, why not try one in breathable linen?

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The essential linen blazer

It’s just the right amount of oversized, its cream colour is an all-season neutral and its subtly strong shoulders will make you feel capital-B bossy.

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The sporty shorts

A pull-on linen short in a moody hue is the ideal blend of summer and fall moods. Team this Canadian-designed pair with ever-versatile white crew socks, some slim-line sneakers (like on-trend Sambas or Onitsuka Tigers) and a Rugby shirt for a varsity vibe.

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The tailored trousers

A high-waisted linen pant is the perfect office-ready compromise when all you want to wear is soft pants. You’ll be so cool and comfortable on your morning commute, you won’t even notice the zipper.

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The 2023 Beauty Awards Winners Are Here: 125 Products That Truly Deliver

FASHION Staff — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 21:06:42 +0000

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5 Highlights from Copenhagen Fashion Week

Jennifer Berry and Natalie Michie — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 22:00:46 +0000

Copenhagen Fashion Week has cemented itself as one of the most exciting on the fashion calendar. From the charming Scandinavian street style parading down the sidewalks to the forward-thinking, innovative and sustainability-minded designers showing on the runways, Copenhagen’s is the little fashion week that could. Just look to cool Danish brands like Ganni, Stine Goya, Saks Potts, and Rotate Birger Christensen for proof. And while these established labels have paved the way, Copenhagen’s new and emerging designers are offering fresh perspectives on the Scandi aesthetic, not to mention carrying the torch of sustainability that’s become emblematic of the Danish capital’s fashion scene.

Take the most recent Spring 2024 season — according to Forbes, at least half of the collections presented were required to be made from recycled or upcycled materials, and those designs were brimming with creativity. From over-the-top pattern mixing and interesting asymmetrical creations to futuristic takes on classic tailoring, many of the collections shown at CPHFW Spring 2024 were as innovative and memorable as the exciting outfits seen on the streets. Here are five things we can’t stop thinking about from Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring 2024.

Inclusivity done right

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Amid the mosaic of trends to come from the Scandi city, no theme was more apparent than diversity — spanning age, gender, and ability. There was a defiant subversion of male power dressing at Latimmier, with shredded-up deconstructed suits, sheer tops, and lingerie-clad drag queen Anna Conda closing the show. In contrast, Paolina Russo’s collection felt like a utopian feminine fairytale, notably featuring models who are older, who don plus-size clothes, and who use prosthetic limbs. This inclusivity was continued at OpéraSport, where more mature models sported sexier styles by forgoing bras and ditching pants. In a time when runways are reportedly becoming less inclusive, this kind of representation at the bona fide cool-girl capital undoubtedly leaves a lasting industry effect.

The all-red outfit we can’t stop thinking about

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This image will live rent-free in mind until I acquire the pieces to recreate it (and an event to wear it to). Saucy, energetic and bold, from the slinky dress paired with the oversized blazer to the rosette-covered heels. Add on simple makeup and a perfect blowout that Sofia Richie Grainge would approve of and classic black sunnies — 10 out of 10, no notes. And the emergence of passionate red as the next It colour after Barbie pink (more on that in a minute) is no surprise. From the Fall 2023 collections of Tory Burch and Prabal Gurung at NYFW to Saks Potts and Ganni at CPHFW, one of the biggest trends from last fashion month was that red is the new pink, and the message is gleefully received.

Danish designers are experts in elevated quiet luxury

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If you’re looking for impossibly cool, tailored separates with an overall relaxed vibe, the Scandi designers just get it. Take Herskind, the mother-daughter brand, that consistently delivers concise collections that feel simultaneously timeless and trend-forward. Their CPHFW Spring 2024 collection expanded on this expertise with elevated capsule pieces including modern suiting, cool trench coats and innovative takes on classic tailoring, like this oversized, belt-free coat and the double vest above.

Another label to watch at Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring 2024 in the world of luxurious yet accessible wardrobe essentials was The Garment. Charlotte Eskildsen and Sophia Roe’s Copenhagen-based brand, beloved for its knitwear and tailoring, presented an assortment of fresh spring staples. Standouts included a modern off-the-shoulder black dress and yes, another vest, this time a lush charcoal knit version with asymmetrical buttons.

Barbiecore isn’t over yet

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In the Year of Barbie, pink has been having more than a moment. (If you’ve seen the film in theatres, you know the unofficial uniform is all-pink everything.) And although the saturated pink trend started years ago with Valentino’s Fall 2022 collection, if the Copenhagen street style is any indication, the colour du jour shows so sign of slowing all the down just yet. Outside the Spring 2024 shows, we saw Barbie pink in all its glory — and in every possible iteration. From voluminous Cecile Bahsen-like silhouettes and #GanniGirl streetwear to silk slip skirts, it’s clear that for the foreseeable future, we’re all still Barbie girls.

Sustainability as more than a marketing tactic

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As far as taking climate responsibility and conscious design seriously, Copenhagen Fashion Week consistently proves its walking the (Scandi-chic) walk, with many calling it the world’s most sustainable fashion week. Since CPHFW became the first to enforce sustainability criteria in 2020, it has imposed minimum thresholds that participants have to meet in order to show their wares. CEO Cecilie Thorsmark told Forbes: “A major milestone was our sustainability requirements coming into effect this February 2023, which means that all brands on the official show schedule of Copenhagen Fashion Week are met by mandatory minimum standards that they must document.” And those sustainability standards will be ramped up on an annual basis, according to British Vogue, to “ensure that brands are continuously striving to do better, as well as reflecting wider changes within the industry, such as EU legislation coming down the pipeline.”

One brand that has embraced these standards is conceptual knitwear label A. Roge Hove whose founder Amalie Røge Hove told the publication: “The minimum standards have made us undertake a range of initiatives to improve our sustainable practices, and helped us set goals for those areas we have worked less with, supporting us to stay on the right path and keeping our focus on what’s important. It has also helped to establish a common language in the industry, especially in the Nordics, for what goals we are running towards, and striving to achieve together.” And they sure look stylish doing it.

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Copenhagen Fashion Week Has the Best Street Style

Jennifer Berry — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 14:22:40 +0000

It is a universal truth that as soon as August hits, the style-obsessed start thinking about fall fashion. It doesn’t matter if you live for the dog days of summer and feel most alive when the temperatures soar, thoughts of tall boots, chunky knits and cool coats inevitably start creeping in. (I don’t make the rules!)

Lucky for us, Copenhagen fashion week takes place right around the time we’re involuntarily filling our virtual carts with autumn clothes despite the fact that all we can wear in most cities is a breezy linen sack. The Scandi city can be notoriously chilly and a little rainy this time of year which means, despite the spring 2024 fashion on the runway, the style on the Copenhagen streets is decidedly fall-forward. We’re talking baggy denim, sporty maxi-skirts, retro tracksuits and lush outerwear. But don’t fret — the ever-chic Danish show-goers never shies away from a joyful pop of colour or cheeky knit, so the street style isn’t all gloomy fall vibes.

Here, we round up the most inspiring Copenhagen spring 2024 street style.

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Stylish Travel Gear That’ll Make the Journey Less Stressful

Jennifer Berry — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:00:40 +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.

Allbirds Women’s SuperLight Tree Runners

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

When travelling, the ultimate goal is to look cute while feeling comfy. This matching set has a relaxed fit to keep the journey breezy and casual — not to mention chic.

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Brita Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Filter

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 keeps water cold for up to 24 hours.

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Away The Large

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

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

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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The North Face Women’s Isabella Hip Pack

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

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 Hardshell Carry On Luggage

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

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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Kate Middleton Is the Queen of Wimbledon Courtside Style

Jennifer Berry — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:01:03 +0000

Do you have to be a sports fan to appreciate a good athletic outfit? The answer is an unequivocal no. Just look to skiing. You can embrace your inner ski bunny without ever hitting the cold icy slopes by wearing your cutest intarsia knit and furry boots for après. And do you think those girlies wearing two-piece exercise sets topped with oversized white shirts are all coming from pilates? The same goes for tennis — follow the Kate Middleton Wimbledon style playbook and be the most stylish courtside spectator in colourful day dresses, playful prints (including a penchant for polka dots) and crisp tailoring.

Case in point: Kate Middleton’s masterclass in tennis match fashion at Wimbledon on July 3. From the minty fresh Balmain blazer that was giving vintage Princess Diana and perfectly pleated skirt to her bouncy blowout, the royal’s ensemble was a bullseye (reader, the author knows this is not a tennis analogy) for the tennis tournament’s somewhat conservative “formal daywear” dress code.

Here, we round up some of the Princess of Wales’ most valuable fashion plays when it comes to taking in a little tennis.

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Style Staples to Snag During Amazon Prime Day

Jennifer Berry — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 07:01:13 +0000

We hope you had a good night sleep and a strong morning coffee — Amazon Prime Day is officially here and that means you have some shopping to do. From deals on everything from viral beauty products to must-have fitness gear at up to 50% off, it’s worth carving out a little online shopping time over the July 11-12 time period. And did you know that Amazon Canada has some low-key great style finds, too? We scoured the Prime Day sales to find the best Amazon Prime Canada fashion deals. Here, we round up 10 style staples — including straight-leg blue jeans and timeless aviator sunglasses that flatter everyone — you won’t regret snapping up on Amazon Prime Day 2023.

RELATED: How To Shop Amazon Prime Day 2023

The classic denim: Levi’s Wedgie Jeans

Up to 40% off

There’s a reason Levi’s Wedgie jeans are a best-selling style that fashion lovers keep coming back to — they really are that good. With a perfect straight-leg (skinny jeans, who?) made from fabric that’s just the right amount of rigid at a price point you can’t beat for quality denim, they’re a perennial fave. Amazon Prime Day is the best time restock your denim drawer with some washes discounted up to 40%.

Buy it here: Levi’s Women’s Premium Wedgie Icon Fit Jeans

The universally flattering sunglasses: Ray-Ban Classic Aviators

Up to 35% off

You know what’s an instant mood-booster? A new pair of sunnies. The right frames have the power to transform your look — or become the signature style that you always return to. Ray-Ban’s aviators, with their flattering shape and delicate gold wire frames, can do both.

Buy it here: Ray-Ban RB3025 Classic Aviator Sunglasses, Gold/Green Polarized, 62 mm

The on-trend runner: Adidas Sambas

Up to 30% off

Don’t ask questions, don’t hesitate, just throw these of-the-moment sneakers into your Amazon Prime Day shopping cart as fast as humanly possible. The fashionista-beloved shoe that was sold out for months at 30% off? Yes please!

Buy it here: Adidas Samba Classic Running Shoe

The wear-everywhere shorts: Danskin Seven-Inch Bike Short

Up to 25% off

Yes, black bike shorts are a modern-day wardrobe staple, as ubiquitous as a pair of jorts in the summer. Toss these ultra-soft babies on with an oversized sweatshirt, white crew socks and sporty sneakers and you’re practically Princess Diana.

Buy it here: Danskin Women’s Essentials Seven Inch Bike Short

The polished timepiece: Timex Black Leather Watch

Up to 29% off

You might already have an ultra-functional (and cute) Apple Watch, or perhaps you favour a menswear-inspired link timepiece. Consider adding a slim, elegant watch like this Timex style to your rotation. It’s seriously timeless.

Buy it here: Timex Women’s 2H341 Easy Reader With Date, Black Leather Watch

The elevated jean jacket: Levi’s Baggy Trucker Jacket

Up to 29% off

You always need some kind of lightweight topper in your wardrobe and denim is a versatile choice. But now’s not the time for the cropped blue jean jackets of the early 2010s. The new classic is the oversized jean jacket in a vintage-inspired wash. This inky iteration will look stylish over all your summer dresses.

Buy it here: Levi’s Women’s Baggy Trucker Jacket in Black Stonewash

The comfy bra: Calvin Klein Seamless Wirefree Bralette

Up to 35% off

When was the last time you restocked your bra drawer? Can’t remember? Don’t stress, just click add to cart on this mega-soft, tag-free (bye-bye, itchiness!), wireless bralette. If you’re not convinced yet, just look to its 4.4 star rating and almost 6,000 reviews.

Buy it here: Calvin Klein Women’s Invisibles Comfort Seamless Wirefree Lightly Lined Triangle Bralette

The slip skirt: The Drop Maya Silky Slip Skirt

Up to 28% off

There’s a good chance you already own a silky slip skirt or two. Amazon Prime Day is the best time to add another one of these nouveau classics to your assortment — The Drop’s Maya style has tons of colours with some marked down.

Buy it here: The Drop Women’s Maya Silky Slip Skirt

The loungewear essential: New Balance French Terry Sweatpant

Up to 63% off

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Dua Lipa Was Every Inch the Mermaid Barbie in Her Shimmering Fishnet Dress

Jennifer Berry — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 19:03:08 +0000

This Barbie is freeing the nipple on the red carpet! Singer Dua Lipa wore a crystal mesh gown to the world premiere of the highly anticipated Barbie movie on July 9. And while most interpretations of Barbiecore have been either replicas of iconic Barbie outfits or head-to-toe pink (for the record, no complaints here!), Lipa’s custom chainmail Bottega Veneta look — whose all-over shine gave it an almost wet appearance — was the perfect modern fashion choice for her Mermaid Barbie character.

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Dua’s look was right on trend — naked dresses (and MIA bras) are having a prolonged moment, as evidenced most recently by at the Fall 2023 couture shows in Paris where the transparent trend appeared in street style looks, on the runways of Jean Paul Gaultier and Schiaparelli, and on Florence Pugh, who famously freed the nipple wearing sheer Valentino. For the Barbie world premiere, Dua Lipa accessorized her shimmery mesh moment with matching undies and jewellery by Tiffany & Co.

Dua Lipa, of course, has a buzzy cameo in Greta Gerwig’s star-studded Barbie movie that hits theatres on July 21. The pop star also appears on the film’s sure-to-be epic soundtrack with the summer dance bop “Dance the Night” alongside artists like Lizzo, Charli XCX, Nicki Minaj and Billie Eilish — the latter two both attended the L.A. premiere, too. And no, their outfits didn’t disappoint.

Check out more celebrity looks (including Barbie and Ken themselves) from the Barbie world premiere pink carpet in L.A.

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Margot Robbie in custom Schiaparelli Couture

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The Most Exciting Street Style At Fall 2023 Couture Week in Paris

Jennifer Berry — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 18:00:26 +0000

The Paris couture Fall 2023 shows kicked off in the City of Light on July 3. With presentations from the masterful couture artists at Schiaparelli, Iris van Herpen, Chanel, Thom Browne and more on the schedule, the creativity on display will no doubt have people talking. And, if day one and two were any indication, the street style outside the shows will be just as memorable, too.

So far at the Paris couture Fall 2023 shows, we’ve seen a few trends emerge, including statement gold jewellery and XL earrings, crisp white tailoring and a notable absence of bras. Who wants to wear a cumbersome brassiere in the oppressive summer heat, anyway? Freed nipples of couture fashion week, we salute you.

Karina, Diane Keaton, Cardi B, Anna Wintour and Baz Luhrmann attend the Thom Browne Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023/2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 03, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photography by Getty Images)

Also in vogue? A-list star power! Celebrities including Cardi B, Tracee Ellis Ross, Diane Keaton, Rita Ora, Camila Cabello and Dior muse Natalie Portman have been occupying the stylish front rows and posing outside the shows in their couture finery.

Scroll through here for the most dazzling street style at the Paris couture Fall 2023 shows.

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Did This L.A.-Inspired Fragrance Turn Me Into a Wellness Girlie?

Jennifer Berry — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 21:00:56 +0000

On an overcast day in May, I’m sitting in a black SUV, driving up a winding road to a jaw-dropping cliffside Malibu mansion. I’m here to discover Louis Vuitton’s new fragrance, Pacific Chill, a scent inspired by L.A.’s wellness culture, and more specifically, fresh-pressed juice. (A beverage so ubiquitous in California, it might as well be a Diet Coke in 1985.) On the agenda: yogic breath-work, energy healing and a sound bath, all with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and plenty of celebrity sightings (it is L.A., after all).

Now, I’m a gal who loves a treat. Online shopping from bed? Yes, please. An iced latte a day? Of course. Bi-weekly mani-pedis? A fixed expense. But treatments that slide more to the holistic side of the scale? Not historically my thing. Despite my slight skepticism about the woo-woo I’m about to experience, I decide to dive in head-first — and the result is straight-up transformative (but more on that in a minute). When in Malibu, right?

Alex Israel and Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. (Photography courtesy of Louis Vuitton)

Louis Vuitton’s Pacific Chill is the fifth fragrance dedicated to California that master perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud and artist Alex Israel, who designs the perfumes’ packaging and artwork, have collaborated on together. Its inspiration is a fresh juice composed of carrots, oranges and ginger that Cavallier Belletrud drank on the patio of the Beverly Hills Hotel, surrounded by the somewhat sour, verdant smell of blackcurrants. And so, Pacific Chill, a bright, citrus-forward scent that whispers summer with its sophisticated blend of carrot seed essence, blackcurrant, orange, mint, basil and apricot, was born. “Creation and inspiration in California is just like that,” Cavallier Belletrud told us.

Before entering the modern space for an afternoon of Pacific Chill-inspired mindfulness, I’m offered a choice between Champagne and a juice the colour of a California sunset. I oscillate and choose the Champagne, wondering what this says about me. I walk through mirrored rooms with walls projecting swaying palm trees, the sound of waves crashing, and a plush rug underfoot meant to mimic soft sand. At a grassy area overlooking the ocean, a tall man in gauzy cream pants is sitting cross-legged. Yogi Cameron guides us through a meditative breath-work session, teaching techniques designed to keep you in the present. He asks us to think about how we’re feeling and what we want in life. I think about an iced latte and resist picking up my phone to order Uber Eats. Instead I practice deep breathing with the sounds of birds flying overhead and waves lapping the shore, while sneaking sips of the beautiful Champagne perched at my side. If this is how L.A. does wellness, I think I can get on board.

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Eventually I swap my bubbles for a fresh juice that tastes a lot like how Pacific Chill smells — bright, fruity, herbaceous — en route to my private reiki session. I’m greeted by a gentleman in a beige tank top and wide-brimmed hat named Gabriel and, dear reader, the next 30 minutes of energy healing were nothing short of life-changing. It’s true! I arrived in the Golden State as Jerry Seinfeld and left as Gwyneth Paltrow.

Gabriel explains that the thoughts we put out in the world gather “charge” and become more powerful. This is particularly true of negative thoughts. (Guilty.) (Is that a negative thought?) The energy clearing will help wipe out these thoughts and leave me with a clean slate. I lie on a massage bed, close my eyes and concentrate on my breathing as this gentle healer slowly clears my chakras — by the way, I say things like “chakra” now — using a firm yet tender touch. On the left side of my body, he holds my hand and places his other hand on my ribcage. I clutch his hand involuntarily and feel an unmistakable rush of emotion. When the session is over, I look at a monogrammed LV towel perched on a travertine wall while telling Gabriel about this overwhelming feeling, aware of this co-existence of luxury and wellness. He says he felt it too and that it was my solar plexus chakra, the one responsible for our sense of power and self-worth, and that he was clearing in that moment. He explains that perhaps, practical Taurus that I am, I’ve pushed some feelings to the side in order to “get on with life” and that those feelings are there, waiting to be healed. Gabriel, don’t make me cry before heading back to a function where Miranda Kerr, the face of Pacific Chill, is in attendance.

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That night, I receive a follow-up email from Gabriel. “Reflecting upon our shared encounter, I am moved by a profound sense of gratitude. Your beautiful Taurus energy, grounded and resilient, like a sturdy tree standing tall amidst life’s varied seasons, was a privilege to connect with.” And here I thought I was coming to L.A. to smell Louis Vuitton Pacific Chill!

I leave California feeling like I finally get L.A. wellness culture. It’s not simply about militant mindfulness and $18 USD Hailey Bieber smoothies from Erewhon (turns out Cavallier Belletrud is a fan). It’s about putting yourself and your wellness first, while still enjoying the decadent pleasures of life, if that’s what you fancy. Champagne and green juice. Parfum and reiki. This self-indulgent and newly healed (!) Taurus wholeheartedly approves.

Back in Toronto, I spritz Pacific Chill and am instantly transported back to my healing session with angel Gabriel, and I feel content. After all, as Cavallier Belletrud told us, scents are supposed to make you happy. “When you choose a fragrance, you’re connecting with yourself,” he said. I decide I’m going to book another reiki session. It’s not cheap, but I’m worth it. Isn’t a commitment to wellness the ultimate luxury?

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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.”

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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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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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Kendall Jenner in Nensi Dojaka

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Vanessa Hudgens in Michael Kors Collection

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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.

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“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

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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!

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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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Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet

Paula Tweed High Waisted Short

($500, Alice + Olivia )

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Banana Republic

Alva Linen-Cotton Blazer

($310, Banana Republic)

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Banana Republic

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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Cinq à Sept

Cherryl Short

( $405, Cinq à Sept )

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The Frankie Shop

Omoka Blazer

($341, The Frankie Shop )

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The Frankie Shop

Omoka Cargo Trouser Shorts

($185, The Frankie Shop )

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H&M

Single-Breasted Blazer

($60, H&M )

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H&M

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

( $798, Veronica Beard )

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Veronica Beard

Gables Short

($400, Veronica Beard )

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Wilfred

Destiny Blazer

($228, Aritzia )

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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.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF LAUNCHMETRICS.COM/SPOTLIGHT

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