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It was a beautiful sunny day in July 2017. The cicadas were humming and the trees were dancing to the rhythm of the wind. But I was in my gloomy room in Richmond, Virginia listening to Amy Winehouse’s Back To Black as glistening droplets from my soul ruined my liquid eyeliner. I had been betrayed by a man that I had worn too many colors for. Soon, black became his successor in my heart. Black felt like the only color I could understand, so I submerged myself in it. I dedicated my wardrobe to darkness. I strolled through graveyards. And...

Every season, a new selection of soon-to-be bestsellers hits our favorite fashion retailers. With so many spring 2023 trends and products to keep up with, it’s hard to know what to “add to cart.” In our New Arrivals series, we consult the buyers, editors, and fashion insiders at our go-to shopping destinations to find out their best bets for the season’s wardrobe essentials. With spring officially here, there’s no better time to make room for new warm-weather styles. First up on the list of must-have trends, according to fashion experts? Utility fashion. “Utilitarian detailing infiltrated the majority of SS23 collections with oversized pockets and...

If you can believe it, spring has officially sprung — and while we have a few more chilly weeks left, it’s absolutely acceptable to bust out all your packed-away spring clothes again (or overhaul your entire spring wardrobe, of course). While the likes of denim pants and lightweight jackets are decidedly considered “year-round pieces” with some sleuth layering, one type of apparel always tends to carry the weight when it comes to the grand ushering of the warmer, sunnier months: the spring dress. And — you don’t need us to tell you this, but — Anthropologie is guaranteed to be...

It’s not just ’90s style that’s made a triumphant resurgence this year — countless fashion brands are revamping their beloved styles from years past with a modern twist. One brand whose nostalgic style is turning heads right now is none other than classic clothing and accessories line Coach, with the Coach Tabby Collection becoming a recent viral sensation on TikTok. If you haven’t already witnessed these adorable silhouettes surfacing your FYP, it’s time to hop on the bandwagon. On TikTok, #coachtabby has 23.2 million views, with the viral #pillowtabby at a growing 15.9 million views. Fashion enthusiasts are obsessed with...

If there were an Oscar for the most Ubiquitous Evening Wear Style right now — the Everything Everywhere All At Once of the 2023 Academy Awards after-party attire — it would go to mesh dresses. Emma Chamberlain, Alessandra Ambrosio, Danielle Brooks and Daisy Edgar-Jones were just some of the many style stars who stepped into the spotlight on Sunday in this year’s take on the naked dress trend, letting see-through materials of all kinds take centre stage. Those of us who were following the spring/summer 2023 runways last year will have seen mesh tops and dresses coming thanks to designers...

It’s a great time to be an accessories person. From Y2K denim-on-denim mini bags to sci-fi silver moon boots and sculptural heels, Barbie pink to balletcore, the Spring/Summer 2023 runways were brimming with inspiration. In a dream world, we'd have a pair of Simone Rocha ballet flats strapped to our feet and a Blumarine micro bag hanging from our arm, but there’s just no way our budget is stretching to these luxury fashion prices. Luckily for us — and for you, fellow accessories magpies — we’ve stumbled across the perfect alternative. Charles & Keith is a Singapore-based accessories brand whose...

Zara is back at it again. On Thursday, the Spanish retailer released its latest Studio line — the brand’s higher-end, limited-edition lineup — full of 2023’s biggest fashion trends.  The spring 2023 Studio collection — with campaign images shot by Steven Meisel — is full of maxi dresses, breezy knits, blazers, and tailored waistcoats in a muted color palette of cream, pink, black, and light green that will get you excited for the warmer temperatures ahead. There are also many of the year’s top styles, including balletcore-inspired details and maxi skirts, which have become one of the year’s most sought-after...

Earlier this week, Law Roach — one of Hollywood’s most powerful stylists —  shocked the fashion industry by announcing his retirement from the celebrity styling world. In a lengthy Instagram post shared on Tuesday, he thanked supporters of his career and claimed his “cup is empty…” He added, “If this business was just about the clothes I would do it for the rest of my life but unfortunately it’s not! The politics, the lies and [the] false narratives finally got me! You win … I’m out.” A mere 36 hours after his announcement, Roach told Vogue: “I’m not saying I’m...

There’s nothing wrong with loving a cheap thrill — we certainly do. But there is something to be said about saving up for that extra-special luxury item and treating yourself. After all, you deserve it. With spring just around the corner, we polled the savviest shoppers we know — our co-workers — and posed one simple question to them: What investment item are you making the hero of your spring wardrobe? As always, we got responses for every style aesthetic: platform boots in sumptuous suede, gauzy mohair cardigans, diamond-accented flower studs, and a variety of It bags to punctuate every 'fit pic....

I will be honest: The idea of shopping for a swimsuit used to terrify me. Everyone has their own insecurities, but as a plus-size person, those insecurities felt so much more heightened. I focused so much on what I wanted to cover up that it took the joy away from being in the water. Over time, after following influencers, models, and folks that I just thought were cool and shared the same body shape and size as me, I realized that if I can love and admire them, then I can feel the same way about myself.  Do you remember...

Over the past few years, Staud has become one of fashion’s It brands, thanks to its party dresses, statement-making handbags, and collabs with labels like New Balance. Now the LA-based company is about to walk down the aisle. On Wednesday, Staud announced the launch of its first-ever bridal collection that includes nuptial-ready looks featuring some of the year’s top wedding dress trends, from feather details to high-necks and thigh-high slits.  “The Staud Bride collection was inspired by weddings throughout history that still feel both timeless and relevant for today,” designer Sarah Staudinger tells Refinery29. “I wanted to evoke that same...

Over the past few years, fashion trends have reflected a collective need to seek out joy, from dopamine dressing to chunky jewelry. And lately, it seems the industry is literally throwing a party for itself — or, at least helping people dress like it — through tinsel textures. Despite commonly being found at party stores and relegated to New Year’s Eve soirées, the shiny decorative material has long been around. This Fashion Month though, it stole the spotlight when runway designers made the texture the central focus of their collections. Take, for example, Rodarte’s Laura and Kate Mulleavy who, inspired...

Yawn! Welcome to Sleep Week, a seven-day stretch where we source you the best buys in the Zzz-catching business—from editor-vetted bedtime rituals to exclusive mattress deals and more of the internet’s most slumber-worthy scores. Go ahead, hit snooze with us. Allow us to open the gateway to luxury sleeping by introducing you to one of our favorite sleep brands: Cozy Earth. The lavish brand offers everything from elevated matching pajamas to super-soft bedding to chic, minimalistic loungewear. If you’re ready to seriously up your sleeping game and dive into the world of luxury, then buckle your seat belts and get ready for the best sleep of your...

If you plan on hitting the beach or pool in the coming weeks, we recommend a few crucial essentials for your look: a swimsuit, some sunglasses, sandals, and a good sun hat. Sure, a hat may seem like a superfluous accessory since you’ll also be slathering on the SPF — but, on top of adding an additional layer of sun protection, hats can help keep you cool while pulling your whole beach getup together. The trouble is finding the best beach hats that don’t look over the top. Good thing there’s a sea of chic-and-affordable options floating around the internet,...

A decade ago, Mary-Kate Olsen shocked the internet when she did the unthinkable: The actress-turned-designer was photographed sporting an Hermès Kelly handbag that appeared to be so worn out its lush navy color had started to fade. Since then, she’s worn it multiple times, including her 2010 appearance at the CFDA Awards.  What puzzled onlookers about Olsen’s “no fucks given” behaviour is that, for the longest time, there existed almost some unspoken rule that luxury handbags were meant to be guarded with the promise of holding their value and pristine look for decades to come. But Olsen presented an alternative:...