Courtesy of Brand Spring is a season of renewal—and for some that means a refresh on the handbag front. Well-known labels are great, but if you’re in the market for up-and-coming designers who are changing the game (and worth the investment) this story is for you. From all-vegan goods to an Italian export that already

Apr 19, 2019 When someone’s e-signature reads “digital style director,” you know they know their stuff. Being a skilled shopper and outfit-putter-together is part of the job for ELLE.com’s Nikki Ogunnaike, and amongst all the season-specific pieces you’ll see her wearing to fashion weeks around the globe, a few favorites pop up time and time

Premyuda YospimGetty Images You’ve got your seven-step nightly skincare routine down pat―so why don’t you care for your quality fashion pieces the way you care for your complexion? Just like “squeaky clean” cleansers can strip your skin of its natural moisture barrier, cheap detergents fade the color and texture on your favorite denim fast. That’s

If you’ve ever tried on a pair of Madewell jeans you know they make some of the best denim. The brand has become a go-to for those looking for modern jeans that have a subtle vintage quality, producing wins like those wide-leg cropped jeans you’ve seen on half the women in Brooklyn, and their high-rise

Fans of Everlane have been asking for sneakers and now the company has turned everyone’s wishes into reality, announcing kicks will officially be available to shop on April 25. The unisex style, called Tread by Everlane, costs less than $100 and is available in men’s sizes 7 to 13 and women’s sizes 5 to 12.

Last February, the fashion world mourned the loss of Karl Lagerfeld who passed away shortly before the fall 2019 Chanel and Fendi fashion shows. At Chanel there was small moment of silence, while at Fendi the brand paid tribute to “Karl’s unparalleled creativity and timeless legacy,” with a small video tribute. This July, Fendi is

Apr 17, 2019 Vacation means editing down your closet to the best of the best, and tight suitcase space typically demands that only the most vital accessories make the journey. As space-hoggers, bags are usually limited to one or two per trip, so it’s smart to put thought into the shape and size that’s best

A fashion disruptor is among us. Meet Andrew Cushing, a Brooklyn-based creative director who just released an incredibly dead-on audition tape to be a video models for ASOS. Kendall Jenner, or the model ASOS books that looks just like her, is at home shaking. Supermodel Cushing somehow captures the aloofness of a human who doesn’t

Courtesy Lurex multi-stone bracelet and necklace set Carolina Bucci net-a-porter.com $1,970.00 Summer camp is a magical place. It’s a national treasure important enough to merit its own This American Life episode, and any adult who attended will gush about cabin mates and crushes alike. The friendships last a lifetime, continuing to exist as intermittent, but

When Bryan Hearns walked towards the Hearst building, the first thing I noticed was his black bomber jacket dazzling against the gloomy backdrop of an NYC spring afternoon. He casually took a drag from his cigarette as busybodies power-walked passed him, not knowing that he’s responsible for dressing pop music’s leading ladies in the sculptural

Apr 16, 2019 Neil Francis Dawson By definition, a style uniform is meant to be personal to the wearer, but what if a perfect equation existed that worked for anyone, no matter their individual style or predilections? We’ve hit upon a unicorn of an outfit that mixes versatility with timeless silhouettes, and asked model Jessica

A massive blaze devastated Paris’s 850-year old Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the country’s most historical structures and home to a number of prominent artifacts and relics on Monday afternoon, causing parts of the building to collapse. Shortly after, several French tycoons stepped up to make financial contributions to help rebuild Notre Dame. French magnate

For women born between 1987 and 1992, Lizzie McGuire is a Millennial idol. She was the bedazzled, bandana-wearing, “I want a bra!” screaming sherpa who guided us through our adolescence, filling a void the Olsens twins left (who was then followed by another star, Hannah Montana). To those of us who grew up with Lizzie,

Macy’s In a perfect world, impending vacations wouldn’t involve any type of stress. With the modern-life necessities of wrapping up work projects and prepping for travel, though, a bit of stormy weather before sailing off on smooth seas is unavoidable. The one thing that shouldn’t add to your worries? Packing a suitcase. Here, five essential

Ronan McKenzie for Universal Standard Who gets to look like a fantasy? It’s a contentious question for fashion, a realm where exclusion and power are often seamed together, and “beauty” becomes defined by limitations instead of ideals. That’s why today’s kind of exciting. It marks the launch of Rodarte x Universal Standard, a collaboration that

Though summer is in sight, spring has only just begun and with it comes in-between weather to confuse the heck out of us and our wardrobes. We’re all familiar with those days that start out brisk, heat up around noon, and take a chilling dip at sunset, but rather than dealing with haphazard outfits that

I first met Karl in the late ’90s. It was a warm July night in Paris during Couture Week, one of those romantic evenings where you look back and think, That was so memorable and magical. It was Paris at the height of Paris couture. He wanted to invite some “cool younger people” to a

Maybe it was the basket of radiance-promising snail sheet masks I found upon arrival to my hotel room, or the instant the mother of sustainable brand Saint Mill’s designer Myoung Yoo Suk made a beeline for me moments before her son’s show was set to begin, cheerfully offering up a Ziploc bag filled with homemade

The cost of being a bridesmaid—both emotional and financial—can be a burden. Lighten the load with an affordable bridesmaid dress that won’t gouge your wedding budget. If anything, a cheaper dress gives everyone an incentive to splurge on the destination bachelorette party. We can’t promise you they’ll be re-worn, but at under $300, they are

When it comes to Rosie Assoulin designs, you rarely take a glance and keep it pushing. No, you stop and marvel at the intricate detailing—voluminous sleeves, tiered ruffles, whimsical patterns—that has become the cornerstone of her quirky collections. You wear a Rosie Assoulin look because you want to be noticed, plus it’ll prompt compliments from

As a write this, to one side I see ELLE.com’s style director, Nikki Ogunnaike, wearing a cardigan buttoned all the way up, conservatively tucked into khakis. She’s a staunch “no belly buttons at the office” kind of dresser. In front of me, writer Chloe Hall is wearing Cool Person sweat pants and sneakers. I share

Courtesy of Brand Since launching in 2012, Solid & Striped has gone from an all menswear new comer to Instagram It-Girl and celebrity-approved favorite, in part thanks to their beloved one-piece suits. Now, the brand is claiming an even larger spot in your warm weather wardrobe with the launch of clothing and bags, on sale

Whether you’re a Panama hat kind of gal or prefer an extra-floppy style á la Jacquemus, nothing says vacation quite like a straw hat. Diving into a beach read? Grab a hat. Floating on a pool raft? Hat. Snapping a ‘living my best life’ boat selfie? Besides a glass of rosé, nothing’s more integral to

Everyone loves a bargain, but it takes a special kind of enthusiasm to attend a mobbed sample sale a mere week after giving birth. Amber Hay, a 34-year-old director of product and development at a beauty accessories company, was still wearing a pair of hospital-issued postpartum underwear when she made her way to Dôen’s New

Finn Buchanan flops into a chair like he’s been on his feet for a year. It’s raining in Paris, and both of us are a little floaty from the grueling thrill of Fashion Month. Buchanan has walked 11 shows in as many days and would have done more, if pesky French labor laws didn’t preclude

A seminal fashion label teaming up with one of fashion’s It models (who also happens to be married to a mega pop star) makes a lot of sense, especially when said model is Hailey Baldwin Bieber and the brand is none other than Levi’s. Today Levi’s announced Hailey Bieber as the face of its signature

Between dad shoes, dad bods, and dad hats, you would think our daddy issues would eventually give. But no. Our fraught relationship with paternal style endures and we’re currently inspired by dads on vacation. You know the look, because you watched it up close and personal: the Hawaiian print shirt he bought at the gas

Shoveled and drilled from a former rail depot, Hudson Yards is now a repository for shiny things instead: Dior, Tory Burch, and Cartier are all part of the megalith, which also boasts new restaurants, office buildings for L’Oréal and Tapestry, and 14 acres of urban gardens. (In the surest sign of its longevity and popular