Bridal, But Make It Now
New York Fashion Week Bridal designers provided a fresh spin on the centuries-old marriage tradition. In their hands, the gowns were tweaked and twisted for extra charm. This isn’t your typical meringue number; instead, it’s a modern view of how women want to dress on their wedding day. And we love it. Main Image: Three brides from Sareh Nouri.
What Was: The Minimalist’s Guide to Coachella
There is a version of Coachella dressing that feels obvious. And then there is the version that feels right. This season, the most compelling looks are not built on excess, but on restraint. Not everything needs to be fitted. In fact, the balance between structure and ease is what defines the look. A longer short with a slim tank. An oversized shirt with bare legs. A slightly boxy blazer over something minimal.
Anna Wintour Lands Her First Vogue Cover
The article that accompanies the cover was written by Malle, but is more of a lightly edited transcript of a conversation between Streep, Wintour, and filmmaker Greta Gerwig (who directed Streep in 2018’s ‘Little Women’). It’s an interesting conversation. You can tell that Streep admires Wintour and that Gerwig admires Streep and that Wintour is unbothered by anyone, which is just so Miranda Priestly of her.
Lily Collins Will Play Audrey Hepburn in a New Drama About the Making of Breakfast at Tiffany’s
If you, like me, are an Emily in Paris apologist, then you’ll know how frequently that hapless Midwestern marketing executive, as played by the sprite-like Lily Collins, cosplays Audrey Hepburn. There she is, skipping down the stairs of the Palais Garnier in a black ball gown like Funny Face’s gamine Jo Stockton; wandering through cobblestone streets in a neckerchief like Roman Holiday’s…
The 2026 Met Gala Dress Code Has Been Announced—and It Leaves a Lot to the Imagination
On Monday, May 4th, guests at the 2026 Met Gala will celebrate “Costume Art,” the spring exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. But what will they wear? Today, we at least have an idea: The Met Gala dress code for this year is “Fashion is Art.” The directive perfectly reflects the ethos of “Costume Art,” which explores the “centrality of the dressed body” through…
17 of the Best Spring 2026 Fashion Campaigns (So Far)
From Kaia Gerber in Givenchy to Hudson Williams in Balenciaga. It’s still a little chilly out, but at least we’ve got these fabulous spring campaigns to give us preview of the warmer (and more fashionable) days to come. Balenciaga: “I chose individuals, not characters,” said creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli in a release. “Human beings with distinct stories, faces marked by experience, vulnerability, and nuance.
Penélope Cruz and the Art of Intention
More than three decades into her acting career, The Bride! star is making the most of her time, both onscreen and off. What is this game? Penélope Cruz remembers asking herself at 5 years old, playing with a neighbor in her hometown outside Madrid. The game was pretend. “Pretending to be somebody else in a different life, a different situation…
Academy Award Nominee Celine Song Directs Sarah Pidgeon in New Commercials for Balenciaga
Celine Song, of course, is the brilliant writer and director of the Academy Award-nominated Past Lives. Easily one of the best movies of 2023. And her followup, Materialists, was also excellent. And we will forever love her for her answer to this interview question about that film being labeled “broke man propaganda.” Song is a real one and an absolutely prodigious talent.
ICYMI: All the Winners from the 2026 American Music Awards
It was a big night for first-time nominees at the 52nd American Music Awards! Katseye and Sombr took home three trophies each, in addition to delivering two of the most buzzworthy performances of the show. Sabrina Carpenter was also recognized by fans with three awards — her first AMA wins ever — for Album of the Year, Best Female Pop Artist, and Best Pop Album. BTS now have fourteen wins…
“Boho Blonde” Is This Fall’s Next Hottest Color
In the fall of 2025, all of the it-girls look to be obsessed with a color straight out of the ’60s. So say hello to “boho blonde.” Carefree and seemingly unkempt, the wheaten-toned locks of sixties icons are making a comeback on everyone from Margot Robbie to Sienna Miller. It’s in step with what we’ve already seen on the fall winter…
R29’s Fall Lookbook: Sir John Sets The Tone With Five Power Looks
The shifting season is on the mind of celebrity makeup artist and Medicube creative director Sir John (known for painting famous faces like Beyoncé, Naomi Campbell, Zendaya, and Serena Williams), who we’ve tapped to dream up five creative interpretations of fall beauty for the R29 Lookbook. “People always think that spring is renewal…
The 21 Best Blonde Hair Colors for a Radiant Lightened Look
If you have going blonde on the mind, you have an endless kaleidoscope of shades to choose from. Whether you want a drastic color switch-up, à la Nordic icy blonde, or a subtle refresh in classic honey caramel, there’s a flattering hue for every vibe and skin tone. Not to mention, tons of celebrity inspiration.
Elegant Beauty Looks Paraded Down Couture Catwalks
Beauty: Couture elevates fashion to the highest pinnacle, and beauty for the fall 2025 season reached great heights, as well. From Chanel and Giorgio Armani Privé’s sleek looks to Schiaparelli’s bold, opaque lip color and Elie Saab’s pearlescent eyeshadow, the refinement level was sky-high.
It’s Official: “Pool Water” Nails Are Replacing Milky Manicures This Summer
Beauty: Another day, another cheeky mani aesthetic to take to your nail tech. I thought milky, watery looks had officially reached a fever pitch (Fruit water nails! Almond milk nails! Syrup nails!), but it seems the sweltering summer temperatures have inspired one more playful iteration. Pool water nails, welcome to the chat.
Instagram Has Spoken—These 9 Summer Hair Trends Will Dominate This Season
Beauty: Summer has arrived, and with it, a seemingly never-ending trickle of warm-weather-worthy hairstyles that Instagram’s most fashionable people have given their stamp of approval. For the past few years, I’ve been strictly a knotless goddess braid type of girl—enchanted by the effortless elegance of a few loose…
Of Course Jenna Ortega Makes Goth Glam Work for Summer
Imagine reading this article to a soundtrack of the classic Addams Family theme song, because Jenna Ortega is back as Wednesday Addams… or is it Morticia? For the Netflix Tudum live event on May 31, the Wednesday star kicked off summer in her signature goth-inspired glam. Ortega did not walk the red carpet in Wednesday’s….
The beauty trends that will define 2026, from ultra-niche fragrances to anti-ageing dental care
As we enter the new year, we speak to experts in fragrance, skincare, aesthetics, wellness and more about the trends that will be shaping the way we look. Beauty and wellness trends can be hard to predict – after all, who would have thought a few years ago that one in eight American adults will have tried a diabetes drug prized for its weight-loss benefits,
‘Birkin bangs’ are the softest way to wear a fringe this winter — how to recreate the retro trend
Beauty: Aquick glance at Spring 2026 runways tells you one thing beyond doubt: the newest fringe trend celebrates class and poise, with a chic sixties touch. Iconically dubbed ‘Birkin bangs’, we’re expecting to see this retro take on curtain bangs everywhere in the coming weeks – and according to expert hairstylists…
Met Museum unveils 2026 Met Gala theme: ‘Costume Art’
It’s a question the Metropolitan Museum of Art hopes to answer with its next Costume Institute exhibition, which it revealed on Monday morning will be “Costume Art.” Opening May 10th, the showcase will pair almost 200 artworks with around 200 garments and accessories in an effort to join the dots between fashion and…
Skate Sneakers Get a High-Fashion Update From Pharrell Williams for Latest Louis Vuitton Men’s Collection
Called the LV Tilted sneaker, the French luxury firm’s men’s creative director took inspiration from vintage low-top skate sneakers from the early 2000s to create the silhouette. According to Vuitton, the suede skate-inspired shoe takes its name from the slightly inclined and embroidered LV initials signature…
ICYMI: The New Target x Woolrich Collab Is Lumberjack-Chic
It’s finally time for Target’s annual designer collaboration, and this one stands out from its most recent slate, like Kate Spade and DVF. This time, the reader-favorite retailer has partnered with the nearly 200-year-old outdoor lifestyle brand Woolrich on an ultra-cozy, adventure-ready, and dare we say: lumberjack-chic collection.
The standout shows of New York Fashion Week S/S 2026 – as they happened
Fashion & Beauty: If it’s not subject to a full-scale reinvention, there certainly seems to be an injection of energy to New York Fashion Week (NYFW) this season after some sleepy recent editions that have caused some commentators to advocate for a once-a-year approach, or a reduced schedule centred around a handful of venues.
Chloe Malle Is American Vogue’s Newest Leader—And Here’s How The Fashion Industry’s Reacting
News: It’s official: American Vogue has found its next leader in Chloe Malle! Malle will take the reins of the magazine as its new head of editorial content, a new role replacing the traditional “editor in chief” title after Anna Wintour stepped down from the post this summer. However, Wintour will still oversee …
The Week in Fashion: Miley Cyrus Is Maison Margiela’s New Muse
As one of the biggest advocates for Maison Margiela, who else but Miley Cyrus could be the first-ever face of Maison Margiela? The campaign consists of a series of painterly portraits, which harken back to the label’s origins. To highlight the Avant-Première Collection, the photos incorporate a white-overpaint…
Dressing for pleasure: Why this season is all about a ‘raw glamour’
Fashion & Beauty: An interrogation of femininity has been a part of the Prada project since Miuccia Prada took over the family label in 1978. Her collections have taken the trappings of womanhood and skewed them – handbags and high-heeled shoes, brooches and beehives – each loaded with symbolism and…
ICYMI: John Galliano is making his return to fashion with Zara
The former Dior creative director has signed a two-year ‘creative partnership’ with Zara, following his departure from Maison Margiela in 2024. Here’s what we know so far. It has been over a year since John Galliano left Maison Margiela after a decade-long tenure – a time defined by voraciously creative collections and theatrical runway presentations.
The 11 Best-Dressed Stars at the 2026 Academy Awards
With the fall 2026 fashion shows having just wrapped in Paris last week, there was plenty of style inspiration to draw from for the red carpet of the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15. All of this year’s biggest stars gathered at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles to celebrate cinema—and right off the bat, classic Hollywood glamour was given a modern twist. Take nominee Rose Byrne..
Iman Is In Her Legend Era
Very few models are so famous that they’re known only by their first name, but Iman has always been in her own league. As a trailblazer and one of the most beautiful faces we’ve ever seen, she’s also intelligent, hysterically funny, and doesn’t hold back. Having recently celebrated a milestone birthday and a major anniversary in fashion…
Tilda Swinton Blooms With Tom Ford’s New Black Orchid Reserve
Enter: Tilda Swinton, the sleek new face of the label’s new Black Orchid Reserve fragrance. Taking cues from Ford’s popular Black Orchid line, the new floral scent featured increased notes of ylang ylang, accentuated by darker notes of roasted tonka, black truffle accord, patchouli, and ghost orchid. Housed in a deep black glass…
Surreal Photos from Lithuania’s Longest Hair Competition
Art & Photography: Across cultures, long hair has been tied to various ideas of power. In the Bible, Samson’s locks were the source of his strength; for Celtic and Norse warriors, it was a signifier of status; and in China’s Huangluo village, generations of women have cut their hair only once, at 18, in a ritual linked to prosperity. In Lithuania, long hair…
V Magazine‘s tapped Doja Cat as the new cover star of its Fall Preview issue
V Magazine‘s tapped Doja Cat as the new cover star of its Fall Preview issue, “Fellini Underground,” inspired by the edgier sides of city life. Arriving shortly before the summer launch of her new album, Vie, Doja’s photographed by longtime V collaborator Steven Klein in a neon-lit editorial—which, if the Nicola Formichetti-styled cover…
W Magazine’s TV Portfolio Grows
W is continuing the rollout of its star-studded TV Portfolio with a group of new stars! The mag’s second round of editorials photographed by Daniel Arnold, which celebrate the year’s top television performances, include Aimee Lou Wood, Jessica Williams, Jon Hamm, and Julio Torres. Each reflects on their latest projects, personalities, and rise to fame…
Natasha Lyonne’s Powerful Marie Claire Shoot
Marie Claire‘s got a new covergirl: Natasha Lyonne! The Poker Face actress fronts the mag’s new Power Issue, where she discusses her career rise, what makes her feel powerful, her journey rising through a challenging childhood, and how she chooses her wide-ranging slate of quirky, oftentimes surprising projects.
“Family Is On My Mind”: Bella Hadid On Self-Love, Navigating Megastardom And Meeting Her Cowboy
On the surface, the life of Bella Hadid is as picture perfect as she is – jet-setting from Parisian runways to Texan horse shows to film sets in Venice. Yet, at teatime at The Ritz, Giles Hattersley discovers a supermodel in search of herself, ready to get candid about her hopes, loves and struggles beyond the lens.
The 36 Most Memorable Fashion Magazine Covers of 2025
Fashion media may have faced its challenges this year, from mergers to layoffs to the threat of AI, but that didn’t stop magazines from putting out plenty of unforgettable covers. In 2025, publishers didn’t shy away from challenging the tense political climate: Elon Musk’s estranged daughter Vivian Wilson posed in Miu Miu for Dazed, while Glamour UK spotlighted…
Vogue’s 55 Best Dressed People of 2025
It’s a question we ask every week, and after any major red carpet—but with the end of the year upon us, we wanted the answer to feel more definitive. So we compiled an unranked list of around 50 extremely fashionable characters from 2025, rounding up actors, models, musicians, politicians, dancers, gallerists, and more who dressed in ways that made us take notice.
After decades capturing the world’s fashion-set, photographer Johnny Rozsa picks up a paint brush
In his first exhibition of paintings, the New York-based artist celebrates the vibrancy of Tangier while rediscovering a familiar creative outlet. Johnny Rozsa is a bit like hearing a movie script read aloud. Before he became an era-defining fashion photographer in 1980s London, Rozsa studied architecture, had…
We are all fetishists, says Anastasia Fedorova in her new book, which takes a deep dive into kink
Art and Culture: A man in a complete ensemble of leather jackets and pants faces the wall, holding a bundle of chains. The photograph, printed in the middle of writer and curator Anastasiia Fedorova’s book Second Skin: Inside the Worlds of Fetish, Kink and Deviant Desire, is a clear documentation of a community…
Manolo Blahnik Will Sponsor The V&A’s New Marie Antoinette Exhibit
Let them eat cake! Marie Antoinette‘s extravagant fashion will take center stage at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London next fall, thanks to the upcoming exhibit “Marie Antoinette Style,”which will be sponsored by Manolo Blahnik. On display from September 20th, 2025 to March 22nd, 2026, the range…
David Hockney Just Keeps Painting
As he prepares for the most comprehensive exhibition of his career, the 87-year-old legendary artist opens up about aging, iPhone art, and the unstoppable urge to create. An unrepentant lifetime smoker, David Hockney, 87, wheezes from respiratory difficulties. He sleeps during some of the day and is watched over by round-the-clock nurses.
Leigh Bowery, as Remembered by His Closest Friends and Collaborators
As Tate Modern’s long-overdue Leigh Bowery retrospective opens, his community remembers his relentless provocations and quicksilver mind, his electrifying looks and voracious appetites – and his genius for turning the act of going out into an art. Bewitched by tales of fancy-dressed Blitz Kids, in 1980 Leigh Bowery…
Virgil Abloh’s Legacy Chronicled in Biography “Make It Ours” by Robin Givhan
CFDA: In an upcoming chronicle of the late Virgil Abloh’s impact, Pulitzer Prize-winning culture critic Robin Givhan offers his biography “Make It Ours: Crashing the Gates of Culture With Virgil Abloh,” a powerful meditation on fashion and race, taste and exclusivity, genius and luxury.
Edward Enninful & His Sister Akua Launch New Media Platform EE72
News: We finally know what Edward Enninful‘s been up to since leaving British Vogue.The editorial darling has just announced the launch of EE72, a global media and entertainment company he co-founded with sister Akua Enninful. In a video shared to Edward’s Instagram on Monday…
Joy Gregory subverts beauty standards with her new exhibition at Whitechapel Gallery
It is apt that Joy Gregory’s first major survey show at the Whitechapel Gallery should take its title from a proverb said by her mother. In every room, her words – ‘you catch more flies with honey than vinegar’ – ring true. Here, these honeyed photographs hold a pertinent political message that sticks. Using nineteenth-century photographic…
Louis Vuitton exhibits two Impressionist masterpieces in its flagship store!
The Fondation Louis Vuitton unveils today an exceptional exhibit of two French Impressionist masterpieces at its New York flagship. On loan from the Musée d’Orsay in Paris and the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, respectively, Gustave Caillebotte’s Boating Party (circa 1877-1878) and Young Man at His Window…
Jessica Simpson Is Rediscovering Herself In Truly Bohemian Fashion
Jessica Simpson‘s stepping into a brand-new era—and, of course, doing so in sky-high heels. The star’s been an open, authentic figure in pop culture for 25 years, just slightly longer than her 20-year-old namesake Jessica Simpson Collection, which spans everything from fashion to fragrance. As the 2020’s reach their midpoint, Simpson’s…
Missy Elliot, Karol G, Madison Beer, And Twice Will Perform At The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
This the kind of beat that goes ra-ta-ta! The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is nearly upon us—and the brand has just revealed the all-star lineup of its musical performers. This year’s dynamic event will feature sets by Karol G, Missy Elliott, Madison Beer, and Twice, bringing a variety of genres and bold style to the stage.
Céline Dion on Beauty, Confidence, and Her Charlotte Tilbury Holiday Campaign
It’s all coming back to me now! Celine Dion has officially been crowned the latest star face of Charlotte Tilbury, fronting the glamorous beauty brand’s glittering new holiday campaign. Shimmering onstage in sequins and feathers, a radiant Dion clutches Tilbury’s newest fragrance, Star Confidence—a warm mix of blackcurrant, oakmoss…
ICYMI: Destiny’s Child Reunites At Beyoncé’s Final Cowboy Carter Concert
Beyoncé‘s headline-making Cowboy Carter tour closed this weekend with some truly special guests! The star musician’s final stop of the Western-themed tour in Las Vegas featured a performance with former Destiny’s Child members Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, whom she last performed with in 2018.
Simone Bellotti reveals a first glimpse of his vision for Jil Sander with an EP and music video
News: ‘A beginning is a dialogue.’ So reads the introduction to ‘Wanderlust’, a music video and EP released today by Jil Sander, serving as a teaser for Italian designer Simone Bellotti’s upcoming tenure as creative director of the house (his debut show will take place in September 2025).
ICYMI: Singer/Actress Jane Birkin’s Original Hermès Bag Sells for $10 Million
Fashion: Coinciding with Paris Haute Couture Week, an iconic fashion auction will take place at Sotheby’s Paris galleries this July—highlighted by the sale of Jane Birkin’s original Hermès Birkin bag. Initially designed for Birkin herself in the early 1980s, the all-black leather bag became an inspiration for what would become one of the most iconic…
Mariah Carey Earns Her First New Hit In More Than A Decade
For more than a decade, Mariah Carey was one of the most reliable hitmakers on American radio. The R&B and pop superstar churned out smash after smash, and radio programmers and DJs eagerly awaited anything new from the singer, knowing it was likely to appeal to a massive audience.
Harry Styles Is Back (With a Disco Album?)
Music: You don’t need a feather boa to make an impact, just a great pair of jeans and a tee—ask Harry Styles. The X Factor talent show success story and post-boyband boy unleashed his latest album campaign on January 15th and the sum of its parts was: jeans + tee + discoball. It blew the internet wide open. Shot by Vogue favorite…
Gracie Abrams has been announced as the muse for Chanel’s Coco Crush jewelry!
At a Chateau Marmont-hosted launch party for her new Chanel Coco Crush campaign, Abrams caught up with The Hollywood Reporter to talk music, secret wishes and whether she would act one day. It’s only a week old, but Gracie Abrams is crushing the new year. The superstar singer debuted this week as the new face of Chanel’s…