It can take up to 1,800 liters of water to produce a single pair of jeans. To give you an idea of what that looks like, it’s equal to flushing your toilet 132 times in a row. And that’s not the only problem the denim industry has. The EPA reported that between 1960 and 2015,
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The iconic “bloody” red soles are to Christian Louboutin what the split-toe Tabi is to Maison Margiela. The latter of which has morphed into a bevy of silhouettes since it first debuted in 1988, but the controversial style lives on. Today, Maison Margiela debuted an updated version of the Tabi silhouette, this time for sneakerheads.
Kaia Gerber was just a few years shy from being a 90s baby, but with one of the biggest supermodels of 80s and 90s as her mother and a signature style of oversized sharp-shoulder blazers, high-waisted mom jeans, and crop tops, fashion’s it-girl has been doing her homework. Now, Kaia is adding another feat to
Kim Kardashian West’s shapewear brand SKIMS is about to become a lot more accessible for customers. On Tuesday, Kim K announced that SKIMS will be expanding beyond its online-only store to bring the range to Nordstrom, its first retail partner ever, beginning on February 5. With this partnership, customers will be able to shop SKIMS
The spring-summer couture season is upon is, and Paris is burning with feathered eye masks at Giambattista Vallii, space-age Mesozoic gowns courtesy of Iris Van Herpen’s signature aesthetic, and Bella Hadid in a ’50s prom dress thanks to Alexandre Vauthier. Plus, it’s not couture season without a few wedding dresses, and Chanel’s version veers more
When guests arrived at Dior’s spring-summer 2020 couture show held at the Musee Rodin in Paris, France on Monday they were greeted by banners posing such huge questions as “Would God be a feminist?” and “What if women ruled the world?” American artist Judy Chicago, whose The Dinner Party remains one of the most profound
Barbra Streisand, in 1969 The star of Funny Girl tied for Best Actress (with Katharine Hepburn) and accepted her award in an outfit which, depending on how you look at it, was either a fun nod to the playful fashion of the era, or, as we might say today, a hot mess. Decked out in
Have you ever met an accessory that peaked in high school, felt so purposeless that it had an existential crisis, took out a loan for grad school, and now the only time you think about it is when it resurfaces in a questionable Facebook meme? That was the life and death of of the wide
Pascal Le SegretainGetty Images Jean Paul Gaultier is preparing to say goodbye to the runway. The prolific French fashion designer—known for his edgy and daring take on haute couture—announced on Twitter today that his upcoming couture show in Paris will also be his last. “This show celebrating 50 years of my career will also be
ROADBACKGRID When she isn’t draining my bank account with the latest Fenty Beauty launch or withholding her new album just because she feels like it, you’d think Rihanna would give me some time to breathe. But no. Instead, she keeps her foot on my neck by showing up to the airport wearing THIS. What is
Design By Morgan McMullen Looking for a way to cure those winter blues? Perhaps some retail therapy will help. Right now, Net-a-Porter is offering up to 80 percent off clothing, accessories, and beauty products. For years, Net-a-Porter has been one of our go-to destinations for beautiful, ridiculously chic pieces. Whether you’re looking for an investment
Pascal Le SegretainGetty Images Posing for photos is an awkward undertaking, so how do celebs make it look easy? It turns out red carpet pros have an arsenal of poses for getting the perfect shot, but even the most effortless-looking photo-ops take some practice. Celebrity stylist Micaela Erlanger, who dresses red carpet darlings like Lupita
After landing her breakout role as Rachel Green on Friends, Jennifer Aniston took the lead as America’s sweetheart. The ELLE cover girl has starred in a slew of big-screen hits and graced countless best-dressed lists. While she’s known for her classic little black dresses, Jen knows what works for her and has always wowed on
Denim made in one of the world’s most efficient factories? Check. Leather booties that are both stylish and sustainably made? Check. Cashmere sweaters blended from re-used fibers, puffer jackets made from plastic bottles, and sneakers produced with a near-zero carbon footprint? Check, check, and check. Everlane’s commitment to eco-friendly, socially conscious fashion has led it
1339 Back in the Middle Ages in Europe, women’s everyday dresses were typically full and forgiving enough to readily double as maternity wear. It wasn’t until the early 14th century, when silhouettes started to follow the female form a bit more, that specific design elements were introduced to make clothing more pregnancy-friendly.
Every awards season, dozens of gowns roll out onto the red carpet: metallic, sheer, strapless, backless…you name it. But only a few are sartorial standouts to last the ages. From Taraji P. Henson’s new take on Old Hollywood in 2017 to Gwyneth Paltrow foreshadowing Millennial Pink in 1999, here are the most iconic dresses in