Fashion

Rummaging through racks of clothes at your local thrift shop requires stamina, a good eye, and a whole lot of patience—a few skills this online shopping connoisseur could use some help with. Plus, I have really bad allergies so sifting through dusty boxes doesn’t exactly sound like a fun time. But do I really need

It’s a truism that, in fashion, everything old is new again. But how, exactly, are we supposed to incorporate elements of bygone styles without accidentally lurching into a kind of clumsy costume? This was the concern of the wildly popular women’s magazine The Lady’s Book in 1830, which advised readers that when “attempting to engraft

According to a recent poll, 31 percent of ELLE.com readers wear sneakers with damn near anything. But that number is set to rise: The sneaker industry is predicted to make $95.14 billion dollars by 2025, outranking every other division in fashion. And business is so good that StockX, one of the top resale sites for

When it comes to cold-weather staples, tights are as essential as sweaters. The difference? An entire section of your closet is dedicated to tops warm enough to brave chilly weather in, but there’s probably only a pair or two of tights in your drawers. Fall is a perfect time, though, to add quality tights to

In two new editorials, the hallmarks of ELLE shoots—bold prints, punchy brights, and dynamic group shots—get a 2019 update on a fresh crop of new models. Singer Kim Petras provides the soundtrack. Day Out Jumpuits, helmets, all, 0 Moncler Richard Quinn. Black pumps, white pumps, all, Jimmy Choo. Max Papendieck Max Papendieck Max Papendieck Blue

A year ago, my two best friends had their first babies and I was completely clueless about what to buy them outside of the typical diapers and wipes. Do I get my friends an educational children’s book or stick to packs of onesies? Do kids still care about Leapfrogs? In my first year as an

Edward BerthelotGetty Images We love a sleeping bag masquerading as a puffer coat, but there’s no need to give up on all style when the temperature drops. We tapped five buying experts from your favorite fashion companies to weigh in on the hottest winter trends. They detailed the newest in outerwear, strategic layering tips, items

Anthony Xavier There are some boots that will never go out of style. This reason in itself justifies the investment—if it’s something you can wear for years, it’s absolutely worth the splurge. But how do you make something so timeless feel fresh? We asked style influencer Brittany Xavier to style four classic boot silhouettes in

When you think of shopping in NYC, you think of trekking through a crowd of tourists at Times Square, or living your best Breakfast At Tiffany reenactment life with a pit stop on Fifth Avenue. Nordstrom is on a mission to change that. Earlier this week, Nordstrom opened its new 320,000 square-foot women’s flagship shop

Edward BerthelotGetty Images People are shopping secondhand now more than ever. The recommerce industry has seen some major growth: ThredUp’s 2019 Resale Report gave the resale clothing market a current valuation of $24 billion, and that is projected to more than double in the next five years. In the handbag industry in particular, an Hermes

Like many of us, Luz Ortiz begins her work day by sifting through many emails. After that, though, a day on the job for Ortiz is infinitely cooler than most—she’s the creative director and designer of a jewelry brand with her namesake. Sorel Blake™ Lace Bootie SOREL sorel.com $220.00 All of Ortiz’s timeless everyday pieces—which

In recent months, a growing number luxury fashion houses like Gucci and Michael Kors have announced a commitment to more ethical fashion practices. On Friday, Maison Margiela shared that after designer John Galliano’s meeting with PETA, the brand would go fur free, joining the ranks of brands like Calvin Klein, Stella McCartney, Vivienne Westwood, Tommy

Here at ELLE, we believe in lofty dreams and the power of a perfect shoe to make you feel unstoppable. So we teamed up with legendary French designer Christian Louboutin to dream up a perfect day, where you look and feel fantastic and everything goes your way. Check out the clip and join the fun.

Uniqlo JW Anderson and Uniqlo have joined forces again for a fourth collaboration, and the results are extremely cozy. For fall 2019, the London-based designer took inspiration from British heritage patterns and workwear to create warm puffers, checked skirts, and lush knits in colors like burnt orange, burgundy, and mustard yellow. There’s also a key

For the millions of converts to clothing rental platforms like Rent the Runway, Le Tote and Gwynnie Bee, trying out the latest trends without destroying the planet is a big part of the allure. I recently leased a gold sequin skirt and a ruffled red dress for date night—the kind of wear-it-once styles documented on

Balenciaga presented a high-fashion puffer jacket on the runway in 2016, and almost instantly, the functional outwear was deemed cool. Since then we’ve seen new variations take flight: North Face’s throwback Nupste jacket is on the rise and collaborations like Moncler x Richard Quinn get down with whimsical prints. But meme culture is coming for

Orolay’s down jacket is basically the Pumpkin Spice Latte of cold weather apparel: the item that defines a season. Better known as “The Amazon Coat,” this ubiquitous style has been touted as the coat to wear come winter—and for good reason. Once the temperature begins to drop, it feels borderline impossible to find a jacket

Stephane Cardinale – CorbisGetty Images Nicolas Ghesquière, artistic director of womenswear at Louis Vuitton, isn’t here for Donald Trump’s ties to the LVMH empire. Over the weekend, Ghesquière made clear his displeasure with Trump’s appearance at the new Louis Vuitton factory, calling Trump “a joke” in a post on his personal Instagram account. “Standing against

Tyler Joe A good t-shirt is a closet staple that can go a long way, but that means you have to replace them often. Comb through your closet and finally throw away the stained, stretched, and worn-out you can’t bear to wear in public, and move on to the next. Finding the right fit and

Anne Hathaway isn’t shy when it comes to trying bold fashion. She wasn’t in the beginning of her career, during her very first Golden Globes when she wore a striking Elie Saab high-leg slit dress, and she isn’t now, as she wears bright, vibrant outfits during her second pregnancy. Here, a look back at Hathaway’s

There are some things you should know about Shiona Turini: 1. She’s the accomplished costume stylist behind HBO’s Insecure and new film Queen & Slim. 2. She styled both Solange Knowles and Beyonce’s “Formation” video. 3. She knows that the best design solutions start at a human level. Turini’s design decisions are tailored to an

Staud Picture this: You’re at your favorite coffee shop waiting to order an iced Americano when you see your latest handbag obsession. The unique clasp, the slope of the handle, the metal hardware—all the hyper-distinguishable details you’ve been eyeing on Instagram. And now, the espresso drinker two feet away is flaunting it on her arm.

Many of us are familiar with that feeling when you find the perfect boot in your size, but the calf is just a little too snug for your liking. (Well, I guess I can’t wear this boot with jeans!) Instead of having to alter your styling efforts or size up and risk having to wear

Olivia Kim is a multi-hyphenate woman—vice president of creative projects at Nordstrom, style maven, mother—but above all else, she’s a New Yorker. For her new collection with Nike, titled “No Cover”—a nod to the cover charge of New York nightlife—Kim journeyed back to the “fun, playful” streets of New York to create a nostalgic collection

I’ve never frolicked through a rose-filled garden in a frothy tulle gown before, or sashayed through an ancient Roman mansion in an embellished cropped jacket and billowy floral dress, but I imagine that’s the feeling Giambattista Valli’s elaborate, ethereal designs evoke. In fact, that’s exactly what H.E.R, Kendall Jenner, Chiara Ferragni and the rest of

Keke Palmer Tshirt, Tequila Mockingbird, Binge Watching Kit There’s always one person who takes the office white elephant game a little too seriously. Hi, it me. Gift cards are for the weak, selfies sticks are sooooooo yesterday, and really, you gave me a mug? Up the ante at your office’s white elephant gift exchange by

Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing is a fan of the mood-boosting power of a boxing class. Indeed, the sport has long been a way for the fashion flock, from Helena Christensen to Michèle Lamy, to keep in fighting form. So when Puma came calling, looking to do a high fashion–meets–athleticwear capsule along with its current

“Bentley tints on/ Fendi prints on” Nicki Minaj rapped in her buoyant single “Chun Li.” And with that, a fashion collaboration was born. For weeks now, the rapper’s fans, known as the Barbz, have been awaiting the arrival of Minaj’s Fendi Prints On, a 127-piece collection that marries the luxury label’s playful yet sophisticated aesthetic

Never underestimate the power of great jeans, especially from a brand like Levi’s, known for its cult-favorite styles. The clothing company checks off all the boxes for a fab pair of denim—soft, stylish, with a hint of stretch, and for set all at an affordable price. As if you needed another reason to love Levi’s,

The Editor Boot Everlane everlane.com $225.00 Does fall even begin before you buy a new pair of boots? We think not. The crisp autumn air requires indulging in a much-needed set of booties, almost as much as you’re required to chug a day’s worth of calories in a PSL (and you don’t even like pumpkin).