When Lily Allen returned with ‘West End Girl’, her fifth studio album, the world could talk about little else.
When Lily Allen returned with ‘West End Girl’, her fifth studio album, the world could talk about little else. The open marriage! The dojo! Madeline! Now, in the wake of her most successful release yet, as she prepares to perform the album live in its entirety for the first time, she invites Lotte Jeffs over for tea to discuss how it changed her for the better.
The Best Dressed Stars at the 2026 Grammys
Lastnight, the 2026 Grammys celebrated the music world’s best performers and releases of the year. Superstars like Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, and Sabrina Carpenter were just a few of the nominated artists this evening, while fellow acts like Justin Bieber and Katseye also performed on the main stage. Shortly before the musical fun began inside…
Ellen von Unwerth Photographs “Melania” Movie Poster
While the fashion world’s attention has been on Paris for the last few days — what with conclusion of the fall 2026 men’s shows and the start of the spring 2026 couture shows — famed fashion photographer Ellen von Unwerth’s focus has been squarely on the United States. Specifically the White House, where von Unwerth apparently spent Saturday night rubbing elbows with the likes of Tony Robbins…
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.
Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams To Co-Chair 2026 Met Gala!
Beyoncé is coming back to The Met! The superstar has been named one of the 2026 Met Gala co-chairs, alongside Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams. Anna Wintour will also be returning as the co-chair at the annual fundraiser. It’s the first time Mrs. Carter will be attending in a decade. A gala host committee has also been announced and will chaired by designer Anthony Vaccarello and Zoë Kravitz,,,
Golden Globes 2026 Nominations Are Here—See the Honorees
The Golden Globes 2026 nominations were announced on December 8th. One Battle After Another and The White Lotus led the pack of nominations. Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Emma Stone, and more also earned nods for their performances. It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Awards season is officially just around the corner. To kick off the 2026 red carpet parade…
“Cloud Dancer,” as its Color of the Year for 2026
Capturing the cultural zeitgeist and trends for the year ahead is a tricky business. But every year, the Pantone Color Institute chooses a color to do precisely that. And it has settled on a shade of white, “Cloud Dancer,” as its Color of the Year for 2026. The institute, which is considered a leading authority on color, forecasting trends and advising brands, described the shade as “a billowy…
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.
From Paris to New York—5 Hair Trends Currently Dominating the World’s Most Stylish Cities
Beauty: Whenever I need a little inspiration, whether it’s for hair trends, nail trends, or even fashion trends, I love to check in and see what people are wearing in some of the most stylish cities around the world. I follow many influencers from cities like Paris, New York, Oslo and more, and I’m always intrigued to see what trends…
Princess Diana’s Lookalike Twin Nieces Are Unrecognizable With ’70s Bangs
Princess Diana’s lookalike twin nieces Lady Eliza Spencer and Lady Amelia Spencer looked unrecognizable as they showed off a ’70s bang transformation. The models are brand ambassadors for British bag brand Aspinal of London which happens to be a favorite of Kate Middleton.
’70s Shags & ’90s Blowouts: 6 Nostalgic Hairstyles Making a Comeback
From the feathered look of the ’70s shag to the bouncy, brushed-out blowouts that ruled the ’90s, vintage hairstyles are taking over FYPs and salons alike. These throwback looks aren’t just back—they’re getting millions of views, modern updates, and (most impressively) the Gen Z stamp of approval. Below, we spoke to hairstylists…
ICYMI: Louis Vuitton announced they will be bringing us a makeup line this fall…
ICYMI: Louis Vuitton announced they will be bringing us a makeup line this fall, with none other than Dame Pat McGrath as creative director. Word is that the initial launch of “La Beauté Louis Vuitton” will include lipsticks, tinted lip balms, and eye shadows; details on packaging are still under wraps…
Good Hair Days Start Here: The Best Hair at Fashion Week Fall 2025
NYT: Spring is a season of renewal, a time for refreshing homes, minds and wardrobes. While you are at it, why not refresh your hair? A haircut is among the quickest — and most drastic — changes in appearance that someone can make. No wonder they can induce so much anxiety. But few transformations…
Lindsay Lohan’s New “Almond Milk Hair” Color Is a Dramatic Departure From Her Strawberry Blonde
Arguably Hollywood’s most famous redhead, Lindsay Lohan has officially ditched her strawberry blonde locks for a new look she’s calling “almond milk hair”—an apt name for a color that features cool, nutty undertones. Taking to Instagram to debut her new ‘do, the Parent Trap alum posted an Old Hollywood-style selfie complete…
Can You Be Addicted To Gel Nails?
Over lunch recently, a friend casually mentioned that her nails hurt when they’re bare: “They just don’t feel right without gel polish on them,” she told me. “It’s like they ache.” At first, I brushed it off, but then I remembered how alien my own nails felt after getting my builder gel removed a few weeks before. I couldn’t wash my hair…
“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…
CFDA Releases Preliminary Official New York Fashion Week Schedule for September 2025
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) is pleased to release the preliminary Official New York Fashion Week (NYFW) Schedule for the spring-summer 2026 season. Michael Kors will launch the American Collections on Thursday, September 11th, and the week will close on Tuesday, September 16th, 2025.
Metallics Shine Against a Black Backdrop at Paris Couture for Fall 2025
While black was the color du jour at the Paris couture this season, a number of designers added razzle-dazzle, lifting the mood by way of metallics. Newcomer Kevin Germanier closed the week on a bright spot underneath the IRCAM building, which he outfitted with a mountain of iridescent balloons that seemed to increase…
Behind the Scenes with Chanel’s Haute Couture Bride
Fashion & Beauty: In haute couture, the bride is kind of what everything’s all about. On the one hand, it’s down to simple economics: if a woman is going to spend a literal fortune on a dress, it’s probably going to be for her wedding, and there are always a bunch in production whenever you visit any Maison’s ateliers.
See the Runway Debuts of the Costume Institute’s ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ Exhibition
Runway: Now that the 2025 Met Gala’s paparazzi frenzy has concluded, the next big moment at The Met is the opening to the public of “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” on Saturday, May 10. Paintings, printed matter, moving images, decorative arts…
LeBron James, ASAP Rocky and Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Met Gala
NYT: By now, you probably know the first Monday in May is not just any old Monday: It’s the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute benefit, a.k.a. the Oscars of the East Coast or the party of the year. We think of it as the Fashion X Games, or the All-Star Game of Entrances…
Jenna Ortega Goes Grunge For V Magazine
V magazine’s found its latest covergirl in Jenna Ortega! The actress fronts the title’s newest spring issue, outfitted in edgy leather from Coach. Inside the issue, Ortega’s photographed by Zoey Grossman in looks by Givenchy, Isabel Marant, GUESS, Coach, Miu Miu…
The Best Photos from NYFW Bridal Spring 2026
CDFA: Twice a year, in April and October, New York Fashion Week Bridal brings wedding magic to our city. This season, Reem Acra kicked off the week of collections with a presentation of dreamy dresses, and other CFDA members like Danielle Frankel and Monique Lhuillier…
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.
Hailey Bieber’s Radiant Vogue Cover
Summer is (almost) here—and Hailey Bieber is finding her light! The Rhode founder and model takes a shower (we think) for Vogue’s latest issue, outfitted in a striped Prada shirt and gleaming Tiffany & Co. earring. The star’s editorial, shot by Michael Jansson and styled by Tonne Goodman, features a range of sharp…
Linda Evangelista’s Beauty Reflections
Linda Evangelista is reclaiming her covergirl status this week! The supermodel fronts Harper’s Bazaar‘s radiant May 2025 issue, posing in sweeping ensembles from Loewe, Givenchy, Alexandre Vauthier Couture, Prada, Saint Laurent, Alaïa, Jacquemus, Calvin Klein Collection for Anthony Seklaoui’s lens. The magazine’s latest beauty-focused…
Photographer Campbell Addy Charts His Oeuvre in SCAD Fash’s New Exhibit
L’OFFICIEL: Walking into SCAD Fash’s latest exhibit on Campbell Addy’s work feels like a reverie from the very first moment. A dimly lit entrance and hallway leaves guests at the foot of an oversized print version of “The Nature of Ghana.” In it, a woman stands firmly, clad in magenta, in front of a waterfall frozen in time. It’s no wonder…
In Memeory: Italian photographer and art director Oliviero Toscani
British Vogue: Italian photographer and art director Oliviero Toscani, best known for his controversial campaigns for Benetton, has died aged 82. Here, revisit his most provocative photographs. Italian photographer and art director Oliviero Toscani has died aged 82, his family has confirmed in a statement.
The 28 Most Memorable Fashion Ad Campaigns of 2024
It was a rollercoaster of a year for the fashion industry, with breaking news interspersed with brands aiming to one-up each other with their buzzworthy celebrity ad campaigns. Kim Kardashian’s Skims went viral (again, and again) by casting the likes of Nicola Coughlan, Lana Del Rey and Sabrina Carpenter; Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny…
Gwyneth Paltrow Stars In Saint Laurent’s Sleek New Campaign
Gwyneth’s got a brand new gig! Anthony Vaccarello has tapped Gwyneth Paltrow to star in Saint Laurent‘s Spring 2025 campaign by David Sims, which finds the Goop founder outfitted in a faintly oversized black tuxedo. However, sharp suiting isn’t all Paltrow has up her sleeve—she later swaps the tux blazer…
Vogue Toasts Zac Posen’s Gap Era With A Super Digital Issue
Gap is getting the Vogue treatment! In honor of Zac Posen‘s successful revamp as creative director so far, Vogue‘s released a special digital issue celebrating his latest accomplishments. For the occasion, familiar supermodel faces Amelia Gray, Vittoria Ceretti, Anok Yai, Devyn Garcia, Lulu Tenney, Angelina Kendall, and Lori Bahia…
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…
Amanda Seyfried Doesn’t Take Herself Too Seriously
Film & TV: “We probably shouldn’t hug” is the first thing Amanda Seyfried says when we meet at an Upper West Side diner in late December. “My son threw up all over me.” The incident happened a few days prior, and Seyfried, in mom mode, is worried about spreading germs.
Nicole Kidman Babygirl Movie: What Her Costumes Mean
FASHION Magazine: In the movie Babygirl, Romy Mathis (played by Nicole Kidman) is introduced as a woman who has it all. An extensive lineup of skincare products that she applies with ritualistic devotion. A handsome, sensitive husband (Antonio Banderas) who’s just as in love with her as ever. And, crucially…
Birkin-inspired ‘The Big Birk’ Rolls Into Palm Beach for Art Fair
WWD: While thousands of people might want to get their hands on a Birkin bag, the artist Giovanni Casas, who is known as GEO, has created “The Big Birk” for Art Palm Beach. The art-like sculpture is meant to be reminiscent of Hermès‘ prized handbag. The New York-based creative has his own agency and first created…
Celine Dion’s haute couture dress!
Vogue France: “CelineDion’s haute couture dress took over 1,000 hours to create in the @Dior ateliers. For the ultimate chapter of the #Paris2024 #OlympicGames opening ceremony and her comeback on stage after 4 years, the singer wore a white gown imagined @MariaGraziaChiuri. A silk…
Having premiered in Paris in 2020, the exhibition “Gabrielle Chanel…
CHANEL: Having premiered in Paris in 2020, the exhibition “Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto” is now open at the Power Station of Art, in Shanghai. From the very first piece she created, a sailor-inspired blouse, to the well-known little black dress, the 2.55 handbag and the emblematic tweed suit, the exhibition…
Paul Andrew’s Season Five Campaign Juxtaposes Art and Design
CFDA: Paul Andrew’s Season Five footwear collection, titled Form and Function, was unveiled at the Artemeste gallery during New York Fashion Week in February. The designs were informed by artists Jean Arp and Jochen Holz, and architect Frank Gehry, resulting in a lineup of chromatic or textural…
Dutch Fashion Designer Iris van Herpen Moves Into Art
NYT: With her new show of sculptures, the fashion designer Iris van Herpen is “letting go of the boundaries we set for ourselves.” Her Westerpark studio holds a canvas of tulle decorated with swirling shapes made of dried splatters of paint and 3-D elements that recall fossils.
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…
Beyoncé And Miley’s Golden Duet
Are you happy to be in Paris? Oui! Fans of Beyoncé‘s certainly were last night, when the musician took the City of Light by storm with her Cowboy Carter World Tour. In a notable highlight, Queen Bee brought Miley Cyrus—sparkling in custom gold Alexander McQueen—to the stage, where the gilded pair…
Helen J Shen on Her Broadway Debut in the Tony Award–Nominated ‘Maybe Happy Ending’
Film & TV: It wasn’t until her name was added to the Belasco Theater’s marquee that Helen J Shen felt the magnitude of nabbing the lead role in her first Broadway show. The actor, 25, was working as an understudy and ensemble cast member Off-Broadway when she sent in an audition tape for Maybe Happy Ending, a charming one-act…
Tracy Chapman spoke to The New York Times about the way she is pigeonholed by the songs she writes…
Tracy Chapman spoke to The New York Times about the way she is pigeonholed by the songs she writes: “I am writing. I’m still writing story songs. I know that I have been labeled as a protest singer, and it’s not a label that I accept. I’m not mad at it, but it doesn’t fully represent what I do or how I think about myself. I have been lucky in that…
“I’m Not Everybody’s Cup Of Tea…”: When Vogue Met “Devil Woman” Marianne Faithfull
Following the passing of the singer-songwriter, style icon and legendary muse Marianne Faithfull at the age of 78, Vogue reflects on her life and legacy, as captured in the magazine’s pages. It’s David Bailey who shot Marianne Faithfull for her British Vogue debut in the 15 March 1965 issue…
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt on Storming the Charts, Superficial 2, and Reclaiming Speidi’s Narrative
Music: Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt have long lived life in extreme rhythms, ricocheting from the reality-TV circuit (beginning, of course, with The Hills) to the release of Montag’s now 15-year-old album Superficial, a blowout dance-pop record that stewed for years as a cult favorite. The pair, together known as “Speidi,”…
Why Is Every Pop Star Using The Same Sans Serif Font?
Entertainment: Open almost any designer coat in a department store, and you’ll find the brand in slim, Helvetica-style font. This trend was first named “blanding” in 2018, and the gist is that anonymous branding means ostracizing fewer people, which means more customers and, ultimately, more sales. In the last year, however…
ICYMI: Only Mariah Carey Could Sign Rihanna’s Boob, and She Just Did
Pop culture: In what’s sure to be a pop culture moment for the books, Mariah Carey gave Rihanna the most personal Christmas gift at the end of her concert in Brooklyn Tuesday night: she signed her boob. The “All I Want For Christmas Is You Singer” kicked off her “Christmas Time” tour…
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.