Friday, November 29, 2019

Kim Kardashian West and Lala Anthony Perfect the Glamorous Friend Date



Call it the most glamorous friend date. Last night, after leaving her husband Kanye West’s concert in Los Angeles, Kim Kardashian West stepped out with Lala Anthony in a pair of paparazzi-stopping looks. West donned a black body-con dress with chocolate brown cuissardes boots. For additional oomph, she threw on a shearling leather coat, the same one that she wore in New York City a few weeks back. (Yes, Kardashian West is also an outfit-repeater, just like you and me!) As for Lala? She took a cue from the Latex-loving Kardashian West and wore a full Latex peach-hued body suit. To break up the body-skimming silhouette, Anthony added a generously proportioned MM6 Maison Margiela lavender and white coat.

Yet Kardashian West and Anthony were not the only sources of fashion power in this scene. There was also a rogue, creamsicle-colored crocodile Hermès Birkin bag held by a large bodyguard — or personal bag carrier? (Was it too heavy for the women? Was there a bowling ball in there? A child?)

It’s not the first time that one of the members of the Kardashian-Jenner entourage has been seen with a sticker shock-inducing bag. Just last week, Kendall Jenner was seen lugging a toddler-size Birkin. But leave it to Kardashian West to find a way to outsource her arm candy.

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Jennifer Aniston Has a Brand New Show, But Her Dress Is Pure Vintage



No one understands the allure of a deep dark gown like Jennifer Aniston. As Hollywood’s reigning queen of the LBD, Aniston keeps her red carpet style minimal and monochrome. Though she’s been spotted in chic new pieces from Bottega Veneta, Alexander McQueen during this latest press tour, Aniston outdid herself for last night’s premiere of her Apple TV+ series, The Morning Show. Dressed in a vintage gown from James Galanos, Aniston gave the crowd at Lincoln Center a taste of old-school glamour with the classic piece that she bought at the Beverly Hills boutique, LILY et cie.

An icon of 20th century design who outfitted everyone from Marilyn Monroe to Nancy Reagan, Galanos helped to define American fashion with his ready-to-wear collections and onscreen costumes. Known for clean lines and a commitment to refinement, his work meshes well with Aniston’s less-is-more philosophy. With its halter neck and navy color, the gown was striking yet understated—completely in line with the looks Aniston and her stylists, Nina and Clare Hallworth, have chosen of late. A blast from the past that seemed completely modern, the dress was a welcome reminder that the most impactful outfits are the ones that come with history.

Saturday, September 28, 2019

Kate Middleton Steps Out in the Ideal Comfortable Pump


This morning, Kate Middleton and Prince William stepped out together in Birkenhead, U.K., where the royal couple were attending a naming ceremony for a new polar research ship, titled the RRS Sir David Attenborough. For the occasion, the Duchess of Cambridge took a page out of Kristen Stewart’s recycle-and-re-wear approach to dressing by busting out an old wardrobe favorite: she wore a light blue Alexander McQueen coat-dress that she’s sported before on multiple occasions. But while Middleton’s choice of outerwear fell in line with her always-polished aesthetic, it was her choice of footwear that was truly noteworthy: look closer, and you’ll see she slipped on the most ideal pair of comfortable pumps.

Opting for a pointy-toe pump in navy suede, Middleton’s shoe of choice today was by Emmy London. She wore the label’s Josie pump, which retails for $455 and features a thick 3-inch block heel—a sturdy heel height that provides longer wear time than a pin-thin stiletto, but still adds plenty of elevation. Consider it the perfect work shoe for fall, and it’s a style you could even commute in (because we’ve all done the shoe swap once at the office). To finish off her look, Middleton then accessorized with a black Asprey clutch and tasteful jewelry. Discreet but chic: it’s a Kate signature, after all.

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Sophie Turner Does a City Girl’s Take on Overalls


Denim overalls are one of those pieces that can go wrong real quick if styled incorrectly. Worn oversized and with a grubby tee? You could look like you're ready to corral cows on the farm, and possibly feature on a throwback episode of The Simple Life. But a more body-skimming style worn with a dressed-up top? Suddenly, the jean onesie becomes more chic than country. Today, Sophie Turner recognized the latter approach: hitting the streets in New York City with husband Joe Jonas, and offering a city girl’s take on the tricky item.

The key to Turner’s successful overall styling? She kept to a medium-to-dark denim wash, hers by Mango, and a snug fit, and then paired it with a crisp white cotton top, which matched her chunky sneakers. Meanwhile, accessories like a pearl-embellished headband and sleek sunglasses helped elevate the look. And as for her man? Jonas leaned into the dressed-up casual look as well, with a Harley Davidson T-shirt, skinny blue jeans, and white Converse sneakers. These two newlyweds are always on the same fashion page.

Monday, July 29, 2019

Dua Lipa Wears the Original Inclusive Streetwear Line



Long before Virgil Abloh brought his streetwear savvy to Louis Vuitton’s menswear operations and decades before Hood By Air offered up a gothic sheen on the fashion signifiers that ruled the Brooklyn streets of Shayne Oliver’s adolescent years, Cross Colours shifted the entire fashion paradigm in this urban direction. As the brand’s founder Carl Jones described in a 2014 interview, the underlying goal was to connect with people. “The positive messages, the colors, coming from the street, coming from the ghetto. It’s clothing without prejudice,” Jones said, reiterating the brand’s motto. “It’s clothing for everybody.”

This universal message quickly gained traction with famous celebrities of the era, including Tupac, Will Smith on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air ( Smith was the first major celebrity to wear Cross Colours pieces), and TLC with their oversize Cross Colours pants that they infamously decorated with condoms.

The brand’s inclusive, positive vibe is clearly resonating with artists of today, too. Dua Lipa just sported a Cross Colours denim bucket hat, accented by pops of bright yellow and red in London (the singer wrote she only got two hours of sleep the night before in her Instagram caption). She wore the accessory with an off-kilter sweatshirt and a pair of high-waisted jeans. Cross Colours is due for a comeback given streetwear’s ascendancy, and Lipa is one of the first from today’s celebrity generation to take up the charge.