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If you want to know what to wear with a leather skirt this fall, you could just look to Taylor Swift. The singer stepped out recently in New York City for a screening of Toy Story 5 in a quintessential office outfit: black leather pencil skirt, crewneck knit sweater, and slingback heels. (See the full look here.)If that’s a little too corporate for you, we’ve seen plenty of other leather skirt outfits from Swift. Her favorite way to style a miniskirt, for example? With black booties and a slinky little top.Gotham/Getty ImagesXNY/Star Max/Getty ImagesAs Swift demonstrates, a leather skirt is…
I’ll be the first to say that voting in American elections is both an increasingly urgent civic duty and, let’s face it, a bit of a drag sometimes. Still, I haven’t missed my chance to vote since I turned 18 (no small feat for a chronic procrastinator with ADHD). My secret? Tacking on something more fun—an embarrassingly over-sweetened seasonal latte at my college coffee shop in Ohio, a mani-pedi at my favorite queer salon in Austin, a shopping trip at Wasteland in Los Angeles—to help get me out the door.My plan for this year’s midterms has been set in stone…
For her ceremony dress, Susan designed a gown made of a soft butter yellow duchesse satin fabric. “The silhouette was based on a gown from the 1930s. We gussied up the dress with rhinestone flowers and cherubs holding roses. The cherubs represented Andy and me, and the roses represented our ever-growing love,” she says. She accessorized with a pair of Art Deco-inspired pearl drop and enamel pansy earrings of her own design, a borrowed diamond tennis necklace, and golden Manolo kitten heels from The Real Real. She also carried a floral sequin purse with her and Andy’s names embroidered in…
The Lagos fashion crowd loves to be entertained. Throughout the week, designers have found interesting ways to showcase their collections, from celebrities walking the runway to live dance performances. Closing out the program this season was the star Nigerian designer Lisa Folawiyo, who returned to the schedule after several years away (she last showed on schedule in 2019). To mark the occasion, she invited guests for a candle-lit dinner and a unique fashion show experience at White Space, a gallery-turned-creative studio.Mirrored tables filled the room, each decorated with handwoven flowers, which brought a welcome touch of craft to the proceedings.…
Crowds of men and women gathered outside wearing their best Emmy Kasbit looks. The brand has amassed a cult-like following over the years and its signature akwete, a traditional Nigerian fabric, is hard to miss.For spring 2027, founder and creative director Emmanuel Okoro, Emmy Kasbit found inspiration in an Indonesian designer with whom he worked earlier this year, drawing similarities between Akwete women and the Javanese women of Indonesia. “We’re very particular about culture and its preservation,” he said, adding that the two cultures might be very different on the surface, but are united in perseverance, community, and heritage. The…
Anything vintage, or vintage-inspired, is basically catnip for the fashion set. That’s especially true this season, as antique-looking materials like jacquard, brocade, and tapestry are having a renaissance. Case in point? Conner Ives’ embroidered fur-trimmed silk jackets, which have been making the rounds in Hollywood. Sure, winter may still be a ways away, but it’s safe to say these vintage-inspired toppers are the season’s favored look.Made from vintage fabrics, Conner Ives’ beloved coats debuted on the label’s Fall/Winter 2025 runway. The jackets quickly gained traction, prompting the designer to reimagine them for Fall/Winter 2026 and Spring/Summer 2027. Kate Moss helped…
The last time I was in Barbados was 14 years ago. I’d had a particularly turbulent year and booked a last-minute trip with my best friend. I remember lying on the beach and saying to her, “I sort of feel tired, but I don’t want to sleep. I’m not sure what that is.”She looked at me and said, “You’re relaxed.”I not only realized that she was right, but that I had become unfamiliar with the feeling.So, fast-forward 14 years later, and I was back in Barbados, ready to feel sort of tired without wanting to sleep. And, of course, to…
The Kardashian-Jenners are easily among the most famous brunettes of the age — and that might be doubly true of Kendall. While going platinum is practically an annual ritual for Kim, and Kylie loves experimenting with a candy-colored wig, Kendall is perhaps second only to Kris when it comes to a commitment to raven locks. (And even that is up for debate.) But Halloween is nothing if not a time for transformation, and this year, the elder Jenner sister embraced that energy, swapping her espresso lob for a bright blonde bob.In a photo dump shared on Instagram, Jenner shared selfies…
Across several African nations, fashion plays a significant part in shaping ceremonial attire. Ghanaian designer David Kusi Boyedoe is reimagining how heritage and culture can exist in today’s world. For spring 2027, he was heavily influenced by the Asante Kingdom, a Ghanaian ethnic group, and their dynamic relationship between an Asante King and the Asante man. “It’s also a return to our ideology, which is about going back and restoring, and making known our silhouettes,” he said. With this collection, titled ‘Oath’ (or ‘Ntam’ in Twi, a Ghanaian language), Boyedoe is swearing a pledge to his craft.Often, there’s a monolithic…
While Kith has always catered to its women customers, following its collaboration with Blackpink’s Lisa the brand is now presenting distinct men’s and women’s collections. But though the two are now divided into separate categories, there’s plenty of dialogue between them. One of the strongest throughlines was the use of faux fur, which trimmed knits, bomber jackets, and vests.These silhouettes set the tone for the comfy chic vibe of the season. Many of the tonal pieces were multifunctional and layerable, including a hoodie featuring detachable scarves and a brown knit top with a built-in tied wrap around the waist. The…