Who Won the Met Gala Numbers Game
The 2026 Met Gala generated a lot of controversy. It also generated a whole bunch of media impressions. And in the social media economy, those impressions are worth a whole lot of money — $1.56 billion worth according to Launch Metrics, which analyzed data from around the world to see who had the biggest (positive) reach, the highest levels of engagement, and on what platforms. Here’s what they found.
ICYMI: Rewatch The 2026 Met Gala Livestream
nd that’s a wrap! The 2026 Met Gala took place in New York on Monday evening, and you’re invited to see what happened under the flowering-Italian-garden–themed tent. Here, a guide to livestreaming every major red carpet at this year’s gala, honoring the Costume Institute’s “Costume Art” exhibition. Where can I rewatch the livestream?
ICYMI: This robot is making On’s spray-on marathon sneaker, its fastest-ever distance shoe
In 2024, Kenyan long-distance runner Hellen Obiri beat her compatriots Sharon Lokedi and Edna Kiplagat to win that year’s Boston Marathon – her second victory on the famously undulating course, and at that point her third marathon major (she added a fourth at the 2025 New York Marathon). On her feet? An intriguing pair of laceless sneakers by Swiss sportswear brand On, a prototype of what would…
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.
Maison Margiela translates its radical approach to fashion into a new haute parfumerie collection
The Parisian fashion brand unveils a new line of luxury perfumes developed by John Galliano and Glenn Martens. Here, we break down the five intriguing scents. The debut of Maison Margiela’s Scentsorium collection marks the cult brand’s first foray into luxury perfumery after years of winning fans with its Artisanal collection of its clothing: materials are stripped back or deconstructed,…
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…
The Vogue Awards—2026 Cannes Film Festival Edition
There are some award show looks that set the bar for all to follow.
We’ll never forget Björk’s swan dress, when Rihanna wore thousands of Swarovski crystals and not much else, nor that Jennifer Lopez’s plunging Versace dress was the reason Google Images was invented. During the endless parade of awards shows—and, in this case, film festivals—each year, we find ourselves wondering: Who delivered …
ICYMI: 6 Beauty Trends Set to Take Over in 2026
The “clean girl” is dead, a new citrusy hyperfixation enters the chat and PDRN (a.k.a. salmon sperm) is going global. To gauge what the industry will be buzzing about in 2026, we consulted beauty experts and trend analysts for their predictions on the biggest emerging trends. Setting the stage in 2025, we saw an influx of teen- and tween-focused…
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…
ICYMI: Herringbone Highlights: The Chicest Way To (Still) Embrace Gray Hair
TZR: For many, beginning to go gray tends to present two presumed options: either you start dyeing your hair to cover it up, or you let nature fully do its thing and let the gray take over. In reality, there is a third choice that’s as chic as it is overlooked herringbone— highlights. The up-and-coming hair trend embraces the process…
The Evolution of K-Beauty: How Korean Skincare Became a Global Beauty Phenomenon
K-Beauty—short for Korean Beauty—has grown into one of the most influential categories in modern skincare. Known for its innovative formulas, gentle ingredients, and iconic “glass skin” look, K-Beauty has reshaped beauty routines around the world. But before it became a global trend, Korean skincare evolved over thousands of years.
This Japanese Hair Washing Technique Is the Key To Healthy Hair Growth
Hair: Is Japanese-style hair washing the secret to healthier hair growth? Well, when it comes to beauty, time and time again, Japanese beauty brands, researchers, and creators remain one step ahead. A simple example of that? Consider the hair brush. While many people in the west who following western beauty routines are brushing…
Now You Know—20 Ways to Style Curly Hair With Bangs
Cutting bangs into any texture usually feels like a huge commitment. One that you have to prepare to wait months to grow out if you don’t like the look or want to change up your hairstyle. On straight hair, bangs are slightly easier to camouflage into a slicked-back style or layers. But on curly hair, bangs not only completely change…
The Best Haircut Trends From Paris Fashion Week Street Style
Paris Fashion Week street style is known for two things: statement-making outfits and even better hair. While cities like Copenhagen, London, and New York certainly haven’t left us wanting, it’s fair to say the French capital might just beat them all when it comes to chic yet wearable cuts.
6 Glass Nail Ideas to Shatter Expectations This Spring
Nail trends have been leaning way towards minimalism lately—which can be boring, but who says it has to be? The latest and greatest nail trend is glass nails—a style that combines minimalist style with a glow bound to catch people’s eye. The glass nails technique consists of high definition gloss that gives your polish a porcelain-like shine…
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..
Thom Browne x Asics Is Pure Fashion Fit-spiration
Thom Browne isn’t exactly known for workout wear. Especially when it comes to sneakers. In fact, years ago, I remember a friend claiming they saw the designer on the elliptical machine at Equinox in his archetypal black leather brogues and knee-high socks. Now that’s commitment! It’s also terrible for your feet. Your ankles. Your knees. Your back! Honestly, I’ve always considered…
Grace Burns Refuses to Be Boxed In
The model, photographer, and writer opens up to L’OFFICIEL about finding her creative identity—and steps into the spotlight wearing some of our favorite American sportswear–inspired looks from the spring runways in Paris. The influence of American sportswear was impossible to ignore on the spring runways in Paris—clean tailoring, sharp jackets…
7 Ways French Women Are Making Jeans and a Sweater Look Less “Dated” and More 2026
Is there any winter outfit combination that’s easier than jeans and a sweater? I certainly can’t think of one. But a person doesn’t get by on jeans and a sweater alone. You’ll need outerwear, shoes, accessories, and so on. And while the combination of denim and knitwear is as timeless as it gets, there’s plenty of variance when it comes to how you style these pieces, and the specific types of jeans…
Debuts, dandies, Demi Moore: 25 fashion moments that defined 2025 in style
2025 was a watershed year in fashion. As selected by the Wallpaper* style team, here are the 25 moments that defined the zeitgeist. This has been a watershed year in fashion. A quarter of the way through the 21st century, 2025 saw the industry hit refresh: in September alone, 15 designers made their debuts as creative directors of fashion’s major houses, ushering…
ICYMI: Matthieu Blazy takes to the New York subway for his joyful sophomore Chanel show
In 1931, Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel took a trip to America: the destination, Hollywood, where she was set to meet studio executive Samuel Goldwyn to discuss working with him to help dress the leading ladies of his movies (he hoped that her Parisian sensibility would attract more women into theatres). En route, she made a pit stop…
Azzedine Alaïa Was One of the World’s Great Couture Collectors—These Are His Diors
For nearly 40 years, Alaïa quietly assembled what is considered the largest private fashion archive on record: some 20,000 pieces, acquired from 1968 until his death in 2017. That he collected around 600 Christian Dior designs—most by Dior himself—reflected his lifelong interest in the couturier’s dresses…
ICYMI: Rewatch The 2026 Met Gala Livestream
nd that’s a wrap! The 2026 Met Gala took place in New York on Monday evening, and you’re invited to see what happened under the flowering-Italian-garden–themed tent. Here, a guide to livestreaming every major red carpet at this year’s gala, honoring the Costume Institute’s “Costume Art” exhibition. Where can I rewatch the livestream?
AnOther Loves: A Cavalier Bucket Fold Boot
These days, archival navel-gazing isn’t so much optional approach as rite of passage for a designer moving into an established house – the idea being that you prove your nous and knowledge through deep dives into the unexpected recesses of a brand’s back-catalogue, unearthing forgotten treasures or hidden gems that can be revived and…
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…
Kaia Gerber Returns the Gaze
Born into a life of being looked at, the model and actor is finding ways to subvert the weight of expectations. Kaia Gerber is seated in a sunny corner of her Los Angeles home, flanked by bookcases. It’s a rare week off for the 24-year-old model and actor, who is currently in production on Ryan Murphy’s adaptation of The Shards, Bret Easton Ellis’s coming-of-age thriller.
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…
Meet the Models Who Made Their Runway Debuts at Chanel’s 2025 Métiers d’Art Show
When it comes to the runway, however, Blazy prefers not to lean on the modeling world’s most famous faces. His spring 2026 collection for Chanel had a relatively anonymous line-up, though it did prove a queen-making moment for Awar Odhiang, whose triumphant closing strut and gleaming grin sent her into stardom overnight…
Tilda Swinton, Gwendoline Christie, Venus Williams, and More Star In The 2026 Pirelli Calendar
Tis the season! The Pirelli Calendar has returned for 2026, featuring a glamorous all-star cast combining fashion and fantasy across twelve magical months. This year, “The Elements” served as the annual calendar’s fashion-forward theme. Whether embracing earth’s luscious blossoms or water’s dark depths, shots by British photographe…
The Universe According to Timothée
Timothée Chalamet has spent an hour walking in circles. He has experimented with footfalls. Tweaked the swing of his gait. Paused, reset, touched the tips of his long fingers together. Drilled this circular walk once, twice, a dozen times—until it looks effortless and unstudied. We’re at a dance studio in Hell’s Kitchen, the same neighborhood…
Cynthia Erivo Tells Harper’s Bazaar She Wants Distance From Elphaba
The fantastically fashionable press tour for Wicked: For Good has begun, with Cynthia Erivo fronting Harper’s Bazaar’s November issue. The star is shot by Cass Bird against stark backdrops with a flurry of magically enchanting and dynamic couture, hailing from Giorgio Armani Privé, Balenciaga Haute Couture…
ICYMI: VMan’s Connor Storrie Cover Sold Out Faster Than a Taylor Swift Concert
Shot by Luigi and Iango, the cover and accompanying spread were styled by Anna Trevelyan and feature clothing and accessories by Gucci, Valentino, Hermes, Boucheron, Michael Kors, and more.
“Fashion was not on my radar,” says Storrie in the issue, “but the moment you start trying on really nice clothes, you understand why people love it so much… I love the artistry of it.
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.
Inside The Ferragamo Atelier, Where Craftsmanship And Heritage Shape 21st Century Designs
In 1978, a serendipitous mistake in the Ferragamo atelier gave birth to one of fashion’s most enduring symbols. Fiamma Ferragamo, founder Salvatore’s eldest daughter, was developing a new pump for the modern woman—someone who would accept nothing short of a sophisticated, comfortable shoe. The designers began…
ICYMI: All eyes on Paris Photo 2025 – focus on our highlights
The world’s most important international photography fair brings together iconic and emerging names, galleries large and small – and there’s much to covet. There was much to see – and to covet – held at the Paris Photo 2025 (13-16 November), the 28th edition of the event, which is back at the Grand Palais for the second year…
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…
Jodie Turner-Smith | The Spine Has Teeth
Jodie Turner-Smith is a woman who knows how to get on with it. It should be unsurprising, considering the career the actress has managed to carve out for herself in just a few short years—you don’t go from a Melina Matsoukas feature (Queen & Slim [2019]) to playing Anne Boleyn (Anne Boleyn [2021]), star in a Kogonada…
Manolo Blahnik Rolls Out Pink Carpet for Marie Antoinette Capsule at Burlington Arcade
LONDON — Manolo Blahnik, the sole sponsor of the Victoria and Albert Museum show, “Marie Antoinette Style,” has heralded the launch of its Marie Antoinette-themed capsule with an installation at the Burlington Arcade. “I have always adored Burlington Arcade and its enduring elegance and history. T
ICYMI: Fashion & Interiors: A Gendered Affair | New Release via Hannibal Books
Fashion and interior design’s intertwinement receives an analysis through the lens of gender in Hannibal Books’ new release, Fashion & Interiors: A Gendered Affair. Authored by Romy Cockx, Robin Schuldenfrei and Lara Steinhäußer, A Gendered Affair explores the subjects’ intersection by referencing the work of contemporary…
What to see at Frieze Seoul 2025
Don’t miss this mix of contemporary and established artists at Frieze Seoul, September 3-6 ; here’s our guide to the fair and what’s on around the city. Frieze Seoul is back for its fourth edition, returning to COEX from 3-6 September 2025, running alongside Kiaf, South Korea’s leading art fair. Located in the heart of Gangnam at K-POP Square…
Undeniable: Christian Siriano’s Designs in New Exhibit
For CFDA member Christian Siriano, fashion has always been a declaration of belonging. “Undeniable: The Designs of Christian Siriano and Ashley Longshore” brings that ethos to the forefront, celebrating a designer whose work has consistently expanded the boundaries of American fashion through inclusivity, craftsmanship, and cultural relevance.
Oscar Nominations: ‘Sinners’ Breaks Record With 16
NYT: “One Battle After Another” was close behind with 13 nods. Acting nominees include Michael B. Jordan, Kate Hudson, Timothée Chalamet and Teyana Taylor.The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards were dominated by Hollywood’s most endangered species — highly original, studio-made films with hefty budgets. “Sinners,” a horror fantasia set in the 1930s and rooted in Black culture…
Madonna Poses in a Crocodile Leather Harness and Cheeky Black Plunging Bodysuit That Dips to Her Ribs
Since ringing in her 67th birthday, Madonna has been going full-throttle with her lingerie style streak. Just days after ringing in Valentine’s Day by stripping down to a parade of boudoir styles and posing topless with boyfriend Akeem Morris, the “Hung Up” singer was back in an unsurprisingly edgy pantsless look while paying tribute to a former flame. Madonna, who dated late rapper Tupac in the early ‘90s…
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.
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…
Taylor Swift Responds to People Who Want Her to ‘Go Away’ and ‘Give Someone Else a Turn’ in Music
Taylor Swift addressed critics who want her to “go away” and “give someone else a turn” in music during her Late Night With Stephen Colbert interview. The singer had been speaking about how much she admires career longevity. The star recently shut down theories she’d be quitting music after getting married to Travis Kelce.
Chappell Roan Is MAC’s New Global Brand Ambassador: “It’s Always Glam to the Max”
“It’s always glam to the max, slightly haunting, a little weird, and gorgeous,” says Chappell Roan of her iconic, ever out-of-this-world makeup looks. “I think there’s something so special about looking not just beautiful, but striking in a surreal way, while singing sparkly pop songs. It’s giving David Lynch vibes for me.”
Madonna has unveiled ‘Bedtime Stories – The Untold Chapter’
To celebrate the recent 30th anniversary of Bedtime Stories’ October 1994 release, Madonna has unveiled Bedtime Stories – The Untold Chapter, an eight-track EP comprised of early demos, alternate versions, and rarities. In addition to remixes of official singles “Secret” and “Human Nature,” the collection includes…
The Story Behind Charli xcx’s Gothic New Wuthering Heights Music Video
Yesterday evening, Charli xcx released Chains of Love, the second single from her forthcoming album Wuthering Heights, the soundtrack to Emerald Fennell’s highly anticipated film adaptation of Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel. A feverish new music video arrives with the song, directed and choreographed by C Prinz. Chains of Love follows…
Peek inside Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘House Tour’ mansion, on the market for $36.8 million in Los Angeles
Take your shoes off, because the lavish Los Angeles mansion shown in Sabrina Carpenter’s new ‘House Tour’ music video is for sale. The six-bedroom, 10-bathroom party palace at 1851 Stanley Avenue, dubbed the Disco Volante Estate, is located on a hillside lot in the Hollywood Hills. The modernist-inspired mansion – which boasts an infinity pool and a subterranean nightclub – was completed in 2023.
ICYMI: Hannah Montana Gets Her High Fashion Due
Miley Cyrus is truly living the best of both worlds. At the world premiere of the Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special last night, the musician leaned all the way into her Disney Channel roots, stepping out in a shimmering, self-referential look that doubled as the ultimate piece of merch. Cyrus blended her tween television alter-ego and her high-fashion sensibilities into a custom…