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The lights dim and the song “Where Is My Husband” by Raye blasts from the speakers. Dancers hidden in the front row suddenly erupt into riotous choreography, prompting guests to cheer from their seats. After a few minutes, the performance draws to a close, the crowd quiets, and the show begins. That was the prelude to Kílèńtàr’s spring 2027 collection, which focused on the complexities and duality of women.“Being seen and choosing how you want to be seen are two very different things,” said Michelle Adepoju, founder and creative director of the brand. She put that concept into action by…

Back in April, Chanel’s Cruise 2026/27 collection — the first from Creative Director Matthieu Blazy — brought his vision of a seaside Gabrielle Chanel to Biarritz, France. A hub for imperials and Hollywood royalty alike, the glamorous resort city made a perfect setting for the beach-inspired runway show. But as cruises are wont to do, the collection has set sail, arriving at Sydney Australia’s scenic Barangaroo Reserve to present its fresh take on house signatures to a crowd that included A-list Aussies. The Chanel Cruise 2026/2027 Replica show was a celebration of the intersection of sea and city, the contemporary…

Everyone keeps saying it’s sweater weather, but has anyone shown you how to wear a sweater the 2026 way yet? Pullovers and knits are one of those wardrobe staples that tend to blend in with the rest of your closet too easily—too much of a basic to really inspire any unique styling tricks. The way I see it, though, is that jeans and sweaters serve as the bread and butter of a closet. You can put the two together for a boring look (read: meal), or turn the butter into a croissant, bake it into an apple pie—you get the…

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow does sunscreen work?As beauty journalists, at least one person on our staff chats with a dermatologist on a near-daily basis, and nearly every single one emphasizes the importance of wearing a proper broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF rating of, at the very least, 30. Wearing one daily (and reapplying every two hours) protects your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays. As a refresher, too much exposure to the sun’s rays can result in long-lasting damage, leading to concerns like sun spots, skin sagging, fine lines and wrinkles, and so on. (UVA rays, for good measure, penetrate…

As much as anniversaries are cause for celebration, they naturally also prompt introspection. For Palmer Harding, this season marks 15 years in operation—and their 60th full collection. These are milestones well worth raising a glass to for any independent brand, not least one that has weathered the market instabilities and headwinds that we’ll take your understanding of as a given.The past year has prompted particularly significant operational developments for the brand – a noteworthy one being the opening of a retail space within its East London studio. In part prompted by the widely attested decline of global wholesale retail, this…

It was a night of historic wins, seismic firsts, and—as one social media user put it—the exact conditions for a Glee reboot. As results for the 2026 midterm elections rolled in across the United States, the internet pressed send on jubilation, disbelief, and political schadenfreude. From long-awaited Democratic victories to candidates breaking barriers across the country, the mood online was one of cautious optimism before some all-out “joyscrolling.”No major political moment is complete without a few good memes that speak to our frame of mind: Lady Gaga on the dollar bill? Texas sports bars turned into COVID-conscious lesbian bars? The…

Somewhere between the first holiday party invite and the moment you realize November is already a quarter of the way gone, your gift list starts growing on its own. The good news? Presents from the beauty category make it a lot more manageable. They’re easy to shop, hard to get wrong, and everyone in your life could use a little more of them, whether they like to admit it or not.Vogue’s Favorite Beauty GiftsIt can be as simple as a lipstick in a case they’ll want to show off, or as big as the LED mask they’ve had in their…

The 2026 midterm elections saw a blue wave that wouldn’t have been possible without women. All across the country, women like Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms and Senator-elect Annie Andrews crashed through glass ceilings and achieved historic firsts for their constituents.On November 4, many voters woke up with a profound sense of hope as candidates from marginalized communities won hard fought battles against the representatives that have worked to strip them of their rights. Meanwhile, reproductive rights were also on the ballot this year, with pro-choice advocates making major strides in three states.While these certainly weren’t the only notable wins from…

Yesterday evening, amid the midterms’ historic blue sweep, former mayor of Atlanta Keisha Lance Bottoms was elected governor of Georgia—making her the first Democratic governor of Georgia in this millennium and the first Black woman elected governor in United States history.To celebrate that momentous occasion, Bottoms donned a fuchsia pantsuit with a matching silk shirt underneath designed by Dedrick Thomas of Hideoki Bespoke in Georgia. It was a bright, joyous choice, marking a new chapter in Georgia’s gubernatorial record and reflecting the exuberant energy of the evening overall.“This campaign was about every community and every corner of Georgia,” Bottoms said…

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat makes some sunscreens glowier than others?There are a couple of factors that make sunscreens glowier than others. Lam breaks them down:Effect pigments: These can add shimmer or sheen to the product, or a little bit of tint or bronze, depending on what color is used.Particular emollients: UV filters need to be solubilized in emollients to create a functional and stable formula, and some of these emollients have high refractive indexes, which creates that “glazed” shiny appearance to the skin.Are glowy sunscreens more moisturizing?“Often there’s overlap, because hydrating ingredients can give skin that plump, dewy appearance. But shine…