Month: August 2019

Shinola, the Detroit-based watchmaker and all-around lifestyle brand, just launched a limited-edition Detrola watch that comes in a veritable rainbow of colorways. 

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In the wake of the popular Todd Snyder x Timex collaborations, which have produced a slew of small-faced watches inspired by mid-century heritage designs, Shinola’s Detrola is comparatively living large with an oversized 43 mm case, an assortment of vibrant hues, and a silicone rubber strap. The $395 Detrola is considerably cheaper than Shinola’s recent $1,095-plus Runwell Automatic, and would seem to take aim at the “affordable cool watch” category that has lately been dominated by Timex’s budget Snyder collabs.

An examination of the Detrola “Daily Wear” colorway, a navy blue number with a transparent caseback, reveals a lightweight, minimalist watch with a youthful design aesthetic. It could serve as both an entry-level Shinola and a durable everyday watch for loyal fans of the Motor City brand.

Other standout colorways include the blacked-out Model D, the icy gray Pine Knob, and the pencil-inspired No. 2 for those looking for a little extra pop.

Each Shinola Detrola watch features a springy, quick-release silicone rubber strap, a case made of TR90 high-grade resin, and a Detroit-built Argonite 705 movement. The Detrola also boasts K1 crystal on the dial cover, which the brand says is “the hardest and most durable scratch-resistant mineral crystal” on the market. 

The Shinola Detrola is limited to just 250 units per colorway at Shinola stores and on Shinola.com beginning August 22. 

With colder weather just around the corner and new pieces dropping daily, fall style is on the minds of everyone in the fashion world. So it’s no surprise that everyone is trying to decode the must-have items and pieces to invest in. But what do the French think about all the looming trends for fall? To find out, I decided to speak with some in-the-know Parisians to decode how the French feel about clothes for the season ahead. Ahead, hear from Audrey Taillée, Lula’s editor in chief, as well as Parisian fashion girl Anne-Victoire Lefevre, as they weigh in about the fashion trends they will be wearing for the season ahead and the ones they’ll be skipping. Then shop pieces you’ll be spot on all the cool French girls next month.

“I’ll definitely not be following the Balaclava we’ve seen a lot of those on the fall/winter runway shows (Dior, Gucci, Chanel),” says Taillée. While the tricky headwear trend won’t be in her closet, teddy-bear faux-fur jackets are something she’s already wearing.

Another trend Taillée is skipping? She admits jumpsuits an everlasting piece, but she doesn’t feel she’s “tall enough to pull it off.” On the other hand, she’s finally ready for leopard print again, and plans to wear it as a top or a skirt mixed with another print instead of a major piece like a coat or jacket.

Lefevre weighed in about the fall trends as well, sharing that for the season ahead, she won’t wear flounces or anything too frilly (“but I will wear the ’80s trend if it’s not too structured,” she notes).

Next: Shop the 19 best things I wore this month.

I can be pretty stubborn when it comes to clothing, and the number one area I refuse to budge on has more to do with comfort than anything else. More specifically, it’s about the bras I choose to wear. As someone who wears a size 34F, the topic is top of mind—at least in my experience—because it’s the area of my body I’ve found most proportionally challenging to dress. All this to say going-out tops and I have not always gotten along.

I love a pretty, flirty top as much as the next lady who’s got plans on a Friday night. But as someone who’s not only uncomfortable going sans bra but also prefers wearing one that’s supportive at all times (no strapless bras for me, thanks), the options for dressed-up yet non-flimsy, non–floss width straps can seem scarce. Which is why I rounded up going-out tops you can wear a supportive bra under. Keep scrolling to shop all the pretty, special plans–ready styles, regardless of your bra size.

Up next, check out: I Tried On 21 Tops From Reformation, Topshop, and H&M—Here’s What Made the Cut

This post was previously published and has since been updated.

Given that fall is almost here and summer is coming to a close, we’ve been getting glimpses of the emerging It shoes for the season ahead. After extensively reviewing the F/W 19 runways, it’s become apparent that the biggest shoe trends land across the style spectrum. The good news? There is something for everyone, no matter what your personal style is.

Whether you’re a sneakerhead with a thing for streetwear, a fashion girl who is so here for the most forward trend, or someone who wants to invest in polished, classic pieces that will last for years ahead, there is a fall It shoe designed just for you. With the new-season drops already landing in stores, now is the time to add them to your cart before they end up on the sellout list. Ahead, shop the coolest It shoes for fall 2019, and see how they were styled on the runways.

Next, eight fall trends that will be huge, according to our editors.