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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

GLEAM TEAM Past, present, and future collide in a season filled with precious-metal finishes. N21 by Alessandro Dell’acqua pre-fall 2023.Courtesy of N21 Any silhouette—from a winged goddess to wired headphones—can transform when dipped in precious metal, alchemically turning the everyday into the eternal. Valdé Beauty did just that to the humble lipstick case, crafting its

You’ve probably heard of the Aritzia Melina pant by now. (If you haven’t, where exactly have you been?) The best-selling style from the Canadian fashion brand’s Wilfred line went viral on TikTok over the pandemic and has since graced the gams of Megan Fox, not to mention cool girls all over the world. And it

It wasn’t entirely clear if Gucci and Adidas would release a second part to their collaboration, but that’s exactly what just happened…and it’s an absolute blessing. The legendary fashion house and iconic sportswear brand unveiled their first collection in February 2022 at Milan Fashion Week. For obvious reasons, the mash-up became the apple of every

When Manfred Thierry Mugler passed away last year, he was in the early stages of a new project. A collaboration with H&M—one that will bring the ultra-viral, outré brand to a wider audience—was one of the last things the iconic designer worked on with Casey Cadwallader, Mugler’s creative director. “It was so great that we

When considering new investments for your wardrobe, there are quite a lot of hero items to consider. Do I drop half a paycheck on a new coat? Is it time to think about replacing those year-old boots? Or, do I turn my sights to a new bag? This season, the answer is the latter. Bottega

Iconic Americana and Tommy Hilfiger are synonymous and neither goes out of style. To keep the look current, it’s all about modern tweaks to renew the throwback vibe, so it’s no surprise we’re obsessing over the new Tommy Hilfiger x Shawn Mendes collection. This collab of 28 items delivers fresh foundational pieces infused with TH’s

The fashion industry experienced a first on Thursday: Dior showed their Pre-Fall collection in Mumbai, marking the first time a major fashion label outside of India has shown in the country. The large island city hosted a bevy of stars, from Bollywood and beyond, and industry insiders to take in creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri’s

Getting dressed to head into the office during the summer is no easy task, especially considering most of us are already dragging our feet on the way there. You want to wear something that will keep you cool during a commute or extended lunch break, but you’ll probably find yourself reaching for your favorite sweater

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,

In BC times (before children and—yes, shrug—before Covid), shoe shopping was an act of indulgent self-care. Sky-high pumps, over-the-knee boots, oversize platforms were equal recipients of “hello, lover,” equitable math equations (who said my tour of duty at an investment bank wasn’t a learning experience?), and my hard-earned cash money. Decades later, a peep in

This year is shaping up to be all about clownery in fashion. For Christopher John Rogers’ pre-fall 2023 collection, the designer unveiled a magical ivory white clown suit, replete with silk flowers for added drama. The theme of the clown has seemingly reached its sartorial peak: it was literally everywhere at the spring 2023 couture

Shoppers, rejoice! Today, Target announced the highly anticipated lineup for its spring designer collection—and it couldn’t be better. Editor-loved labels RHODE, Fe Noel, and Agua Bendita have officially been named as Target’s latest limited-time partners. All three companies are woman-founded and owned, so there’s no better way to round out Women’s History Month than with

I am a cold girl. As in, I’m cold all the time. I get chilly at the hint of a slight breeze, and I need an extra layer when the temperature drops below 70. Suffice to say, winters are hard. Having grown up in the tri-state area, I’ve learned to manage, but every time the

Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. This season, fashion pulled a fast one. Dopamine dressing? Serotonin-seeking maximalism? Aughts bodycon? We don’t know her. Instead, trends were out and wardrobe-building was in; on the runways, stealth wealth reigned in a way it hasn’t since the glory days of

Over the last decade, we’ve all become increasingly well-informed about where, how, and by whom our clothing is manufactured. Activist Aditi Mayer has been one of the voices bringing attention to those questions. She began examining the historical, social, and political injustices that bolster the estimated $1.7 trillion industry in the wake of 2013’s Rana

Elizaveta Porodina Beauty compounds. That’s the theme of Wes Gordon’s latest campaign for Carolina Herrera (as in treatments formulated to deliver results). For their fifth collaboration since 2020, Gordon once again teamed up with photographer Elizaveta Porodina—but this time, to amplify the artistry of the designer’s resort and spring/summer 2023 collections, he tapped Dove Cameron

The Jikaria Sisters, reigning queens of the dance video and staying true to their own styles, are it rn. Their hook is super-fun clips that incorporate many styles of dance (seriously, we’re talking everything from classical Indian movement to hip-hop), performed in super cool spaces around their hometown of New York City. They take serious