Fashion & Style

Ellen von Unwerth is having a glitter emergency. The acclaimed fashion photographer is hours from opening her new exhibit—“This Side of Paradise,” a retrospective at SCAD FASH in Atlanta—and her custom black metallic paneling is nowhere to be found. “Apparently it got lost in Korea,” shrugs Unwerth, who favors slim black suits that make her

When Jordan Firstman rolled up to this year’s Sundance Film Festival to promote his movie Rotting in the Sun in an oversized shearling-trimmed leather coat and white tights, worn proudly with a lusciously hairy bare chest, it was a rare serve that stopped even the most jaded Park City locals dead in their tracks. It

Getting dressed is, in a sense, always a prelude to a performance. It’s your daily pregame routine, the moment when you pull on a pair of flared pants or a crochet dress, add a scarf or earrings, take off one thing, then brace yourself for leaving the house. Musicians know this better than anyone, which

In 2019, Tanya Melendez-Escalante planned a dream trip. The senior curator of education and public programs at the Museum at FIT wanted to introduce two of her colleagues to her native country of Mexico. Melissa Marra-Alvarez, curator of education and research, and Elizabeth Way, associate curator of costume, joined her for a journey full of

The fashion set has loved RHODE’s apparel for years, as the label is known for its gorgeous prints, subdued color palettes, and unique silhouettes. In essence, RHODE makes the perfect pieces for all your summer social outings. And now—as of earlier this week—you can dress your home in RHODE as well with the brand’s new

NEW ARRIVALS THE BAG Two great brands are even better than one: the hotly awaited Fendi by Marc Jacobs baguette offers a new take on the classic style. Handbag, Fendi by Marc Jacobs, fendi.com.Courtesy of Fendi Prada Re-Edition 2000 Sequined Re-Nylon Bag Paco Rabanne 1969 Nano Gem-Embellished Chainmail Bag The Row Half Moon Leather Shoulder

“Am I showing off my boobs? Or do I just have boobs…and exist?” asks TikTok creator Rachel Levin in a viral video from November 2021. Even though the clip is nearly two years old, the audio has continued to resonate among the platform’s users—nearly 11,000 posts using the sound bite exist, many of which feature

The patriarchy doesn’t pause for movie stars, and Jodie Turner-Smith knows it. The actress is a face of Gucci’s Chime for Change initiative for global gender equality, and for her—like most of us—the subject is painfully personal. “I think when you’re a girl on the playground, it’s pretty obvious that you’re treated differently from the

Wardrobe foundations are the key to easy daily dressing. Mix-and-match is an artful magic that blends style and ingenuity. When you pair items in unexpected ways, each well-loved piece can feel fresh with every wear. And the start of spring is a natural time to refresh your routine. Why not start from the ground up

Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. They say to never meet your heroes, but for Emma Gage, a chance encounter with Betsey Johnson at the Met was what helped launch her fashion career. Gage went up to the designer, who was renewing her museum membership, to tell

For a solid few months (read: all winter), Cult Gaia’s Nano rhinestone bag was hanging on the elbow of every influencer and Instagram starlet. It became a mainstay in OOTDs and GRWMs on TikTok FYPs everywhere (Did you get all that?). As a self-diagnosed frugal shopper, especially when it comes to It bags that tend

Have you ever wondered what happens to your clothes when they no longer feel fit for your closet? It’s an interesting, and complicated, question to answer—and even more so when you factor in the many parts of the fashion cycle that are virtually unknown to most everyday shoppers. Sure, your well-loved pieces could go to

Buying fine jewelry can be an emotional journey. Not only is the price an investment, but finding the perfect piece to buy for yourself or, given that Mother’s Day is right around the corner, for your mom is like a deep dive into the human psyche. Is this the moment for a classic pair of

For my generation, Texas was such a charming place,” says Brunello Cucinelli, who grew up watching Westerns filmed in Europe and directed by Italians. “When we thought of America, we thought of Texas and of Sergio Leone films with Clint Eastwood. And then, of course, came Dallas.” It’s been 20 years since the Italian designer

Let the record show that there is nothing more powerful than a single Taylor Swift. Amid the news that the singer parted ways with her boyfriend of six years, Joe Alwyn, Swifties have been reeling from the unexpected breakup. Just four days after news broke about the surprising split, Taylor was spotted looking as gorgeous

By now, you might be ready to put those winter coats away in storage as you make room for your spring and summer wardrobe. And if you’ve already done your spring cleaning, odds are you have some extra room for new pieces—but now, you’re probably wondering, how should I fill this space? Well, let me

Welcome to Same Same But Different. As Gen Z and millennial fashion editors, respectively, we know a thing or two about shopping—for all ages, and especially our demographics. As we find the best products for you, we can’t help but do a little shopping for ourselves and build our personal (age-appropriate) wish lists. And now,

If you’re set on giving your wardrobe a summer refresh ahead of the season, allow me to give you a hand…bag. There are a lot of ways to give your closet an update, but when in doubt, you certainly can’t go wrong with a chic accessory. And, trust me, the biggest summer 2023 bag trends

Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. “Is this just another fad?” asked one Mary Quant ad, in a self-aware nod to the way the brand was often dismissed as a passing trend. But if you’ve ever worn a miniskirt, thrown on a pair of hot pants, or

Suddenly, everyone is wearing itty-bitty underwear in lieu of the pants that once were. At least on the runways. For fall 2023, Miu Miu sent out brainy, librarian-chic models wearing a collection that mused on normcore, plus a slew of final looks wholeheartedly devoted to beaded, sequined briefs worn bare or layered on top of

In the mood to dig your heels into a new pair of shoes for the upcoming season? You’ll want to read up on the best summer 2023 shoe trends first. And to help you set foot in the right direction (okay, I’ll stop), I’ve tapped none other than Caroline Maguire, the fashion director at Shopbop.

Times are tough right now. You are probably on a budget like everybody else, including me—which means I’m looking for every possible way to cut back, particularly when it comes to travel expenses. Paying $40 to check a bag…in this economy? No thank you. Enter The Bigger Carry-On suitcase from Away. This piece of luggage

Johnny Kompar In ELLE.com’s monthly series Office Hours, we ask people in powerful positions to take us through their first jobs, worst jobs, and everything in between. This month we spoke to Susan Korn, the designer behind the (nearly) eponymous brand Susan Alexandra. Known for her colorful, beaded pieces, Korn has slowly transformed her company

We’re only a handful of weeks into spring, but summer is well underway. As the sun defrosts the ground to make way for flora, fauna, and the best summer 2023 fashion trends, I can simply feel it. And, because time has a funny way of passing by so quickly (wild, I know), the hottest season

Even the most apathetic sports fan knows about the green hat. Sold exclusively at the Masters—the prestigious golf tournament held annually at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia during the first full week of April—it’s not so much an accessory as a sartorial signal to the world that you were among those lucky “patrons”

First comes love, then comes marriage. And a marriage celebration is, more often than not, observed with a wedding or wedding reception. If you’ve seen 27 Dresses, you know that the theme or dress code of a wedding can vary pretty considerably based on the individuality of the happy couple, so figuring out what to

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. courtesy of brands Work boots, fatigues, and a minibag pendant at Fendi Spring 2023. courtesy of brands Sarah Zendejas is the Senior Fashion Market Editor at ELLE Magazine. She is forever on a quest to find the best in

You could assume designers and editors dictate what’s “in,” and consumers sheepishly just follow along. Sometimes, though, it’s the opposite. For decades, brands have instead relied on everyday trailblazers. Remember Malcolm Gladwell’s viral New Yorker story “The Coolhunt”? It’s still eerily relevant over 25 years later. For time immemorial, trendsetters have set trends (as they

Summer is your time to shine, especially if you love jewelry. Sure, you might have your favorite year-round pieces, but the hotter months are the best time to mix things up, especially when it comes to what’s new and next in terms of summer 2023 jewelry trends. Whether you have subtler tastes or favor bold

We don’t have the exact number, but we’re pretty confident in saying that three years into the “new normal,” most of us are avoiding underwire bras at all costs. As the world shifted into a more prominent work-from-home culture, uncomfortable, tight undergarments lost their power over us. The trend of dressing more comfortably has led