The finer things in life are sometimes the product of complementary companionship, like pairing a sumptuous whiskey with a luxe cigar. At the intersection of these earthly delights rests the latest stogie-approved Shortbarrel Cigar Batch whiskey, Maxim can exclusively reveal.
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Set to hit the market nationwide this Friday, the carefully crafted 53.5 percent ABV whiskey gains serious character from a studious finishing process in five distinct barrels: Tawny port, cognac, armagnac, rum and sherry. The whiskey (which retails for an SRP of $89.99) marks the fourth release in the Cigar Batch series, using liquid distilled in Kentucky and Indiana then finished under the watchful eye of the Atlanta-based distillery.
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Separately finished final components went into more than 50 casks in the Atlanta area for at least a year, with the final blend featuring a distinctive series of mashbills selected for rich character, Shortbarrel Master Blender and Co-Founder Clinton Dugan told Maxim. Founded in 2015, the Shortbarrel crew hand-selected more than 350 barrels between 2016 and 2020 before launching its own brand, the product of what the company calls a “Sunday Funday” bourbon sipping session among Dugan, Adam Dorfman and Patrick Lemmond .
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The finishing barrels themselves arrived with the company’s 2023 acquisition of Old Fourth Distillery, giving the now-11-year-old Shortbarrel the runway to experiment, Dugan said recently over Zoom. And while cigar-blend whiskies aren’t all that uncommon, Shortbarrel relied on its geography to separate its latest Cigar Batch release. “A lot of others have done it, but they haven’t really been able to do it the way we can, because aging spirits in Atlanta has a unique property to it,” he said, noting that whiskey evaporates at a rate of about 15 to 20 percent faster in the Georgia heat than in Kentucky. “It’s really crucial to us to have that Atlanta-inspired whiskey because of the aging environment here.”
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Blending requires a keen eye, palate and nose, with whiskies ranging in age from seven to 18 years going into the newest Cigar Batch release. Experimenting with mashbills also requires patience and is an art-plus-science process in itself, Dugan said. For example, high proof of the 18-year-old whiskey used in the blend packs a serious punch, one that customers love, the blender noted. “I use American whiskey in our blends more for sweetness and proof, not necessarily chasing age statements,” he said. For the cigar enthusiast, the liquid pairs especially well with stogies like Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Robusto, Padrón 1964 Anniversary Maduro Exclusivo or Liga Privada No. 9 Toro, the company notes.
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Shortbarrel has come a long way from its early days, when it started with a mere six barrels, Dugan said: This year’s cigar blend whiskey was the largest batch the company has ever done, he added. Featuring a base led by sherry-finished whiskey blended with straight Kentucky bourbon, the result is a liquid with a long finish, with deep notes of milk chocolate, candied citrus and Luxardo cherries complemented beautifully by toasted oak and maple syrup on the finish. If ever there were a whiskey to stand up to a cigar, this bold option is a worthy candidate.
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Billed by the distillery as an exercise in precision and patience, arriving at the final blend was a massive undertaking, Dugan said. “I’ve only been blending whiskey for roughly three years, so it’s been pretty crazy to self-teach myself this,” he said with a chuckle. “The early feedback from our biggest fans has been that this one’s simply crushable.”
Dugan was also quick to note the recognizable influence of rum casks, which deliver breezy touches of vanilla while opening up the whiskey itself and lending easily to a cigar pairing. “It’s really cool that it takes your palate in some different waves,” Dugan said, as notes of leather and mahogany play off grape influence from cognac casks.
“We are meticulously looking through barrels when we when we create our blends,” he added, rather than using finishing to hide a less-than-exceptional whiskey. On that note, the blender and his team have some closely guarded barrel experiments in the works, and it looks as if the Cigar Batch series will carry on accordingly. “We’re really looking at what’s next in terms of finishing,” he said. To try the latest innovation from Shortbarrel, look for Cigar Batch Release IV online on Friday, September 4.
Vacheron Constantin is channeling the world of wildlife for its latest collection of eye-catching luxury watches.
The Swiss watchmaker just dropped its Métiers d’Art Tribute to the Animal Kingdom, a series of six captivating concept timepieces. Each animal-inspired collectible utilizes unexpected artistic practices—ranging from featherwork and glass sculpting to micro-origami—onto the micro-scale of the dazzling dials.
United by a exotic wildlife theme that includes tigers, snakes, and crocodiles, the six watches challenge the physical limits of miniaturization. Artisans were tasked with executing their work within a 42-millimeter case, maintaining a clearance height of just three to four millimeters between the dial surface and the protective sapphire crystal. To overcome these challenging constraints, the participating artists collaborated closely with Vacheron Constantin’s master craftspeople to develop bespoke tools, micro-scalpels, and specialized materials, according to the brand.
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The critter-centric collection features six distinct artistic interpretations of the natural world. In the Feathersnake edition, featherwork artist Julien Vermeulen utilized micro-plumasserie to construct a three-dimensional serpent from over 200 fragments of rare Lophophore and goose feathers, mounted on a custom metal applique just three millimeters high.
For the Glassoctopus, glass sculptor Simone Crestani created a transparent 2.5D octopus using melted glass rods shaped dot-by-dot with custom tungsten tools, floating over a hand-guilloché dark blue base. The Oraygami model sees artist Anja Midori engineer a novel folding sequence to shape miniature manta rays ranging from 5 to 10 millimeters out of self-dyed Japanese paper, mounted on fine brass stems.
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Meanwhile, the Tigerbroidery watch features a design by goldwork artist Laura Baverstock, who embroidered a crouching tiger onto green silk over a perforated titanium dial plate using custom-twisted 9-karat gold wire and ceramic-coated black threads.
The Papercroc concept is executed in monochromatic white cotton paper, using brass matrices heated to 60–70 degrees Celsius (140–158 degrees Fahrenheit) to emboss scale and foliage relief into a multi-layered, three-millimeter composition. Completing the suite, the remaining concept pieces explore additional rare medium integrations within the restricted dial architecture.
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To maximize the visual canvas for these wildly detailed miniature artworks, Vacheron Constantin selected its in-house Calibre 2460 G4. The self-winding movement is distinguished by a peripheral time and date display, using four apertures placed at the extremities of the dial rather than traditional central hands.
The movement is visible through the sapphire caseback, featuring a 22-karat gold oscillating weight specifically hand-engraved with artisan tool motifs for this series. Pricing and availability for these six unique animal concept pieces remain undisclosed by Vacheron Constantin.
Believe it or not, it’s been 20 years since Who What Wear came to be, and we have a lot to show for it, especially in the arena of celebrity style. Whether you’ve been a reader of ours for years or weeks, you know that we have our finger on the pulse of what celebrities are wearing at any given moment. Over the past two decades, we’ve covered countless celebrity looks on the red carpet and off, but there are a select few that truly stand out for being the most influential and dictating what’s cool, wordlessly deciding which trends will take off, and sometimes even launching their own brands or collaborations.
In celebration of Who What Wear’s 20th anniversary, we invite you to peruse our list of the 20 multitalented celebrities who have defined the past 20 years. These actors, musicians, supermodels, and multi-hyphenates have had numerous memorable style moments over the years and, in many ways, shaped what people around the world wear. We can’t wait to see how their style evolves over the next two decades.
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Rihanna
Risk-taking, bold, experimental—they’re all words that sum up Rihanna’s style. There’s a theatrical element that we expect from celebrities—especially musicians—and no one fills that expectation better than Rihanna. She’s the unofficial queen of the Met Gala, always arriving on the red carpet at the eleventh hour wearing the most dramatic, high-fashion look of the night. In the late 2010s, Rihanna started Fenty Beauty, along with a fashion arm of the brand, proving that the entrepreneur is as influential off the stage as she is on.
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Fendi
Baguette 26424 Tiger-Print Cavallino Leather Re Edition Bag
It’s safe to say that Hailey Bieber can turn anything she wears into an It item in an instant and can make any trend she endorses go viral overnight. She’s touched many brands over the years, routinely proving that she can sell anything. From creating a $1 billion beauty brand in Rhode to collaborating with or serving as an ambassador to brands such as Miu Miu, Gap, Saint Laurent, Wardrobe.NYC, and Mango, her influence in the modern-day fashion world is apparent. Not only that, but also she’s one of the most-covered celebrities of modern-day Who What Wear.
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SAINT LAURENT
Leather Jacket
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Jennifer Lopez
If we had to sum up Jennifer Lopez’s style in one word, it would be glamorous—both on the red carpet and off. Fur coats, sky-high heels, statement-making designer bags, body-con pieces, and dramatic eyewear are some of her trademarks. Even when wearing leggings and sneakers or Ugg boots for casual outings, she turns heads. It’s easy to see how much she loves fashion and that she enjoys getting dressed for every occasion, which is inspiring to say the least.
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Fendi
Baguette 26424 Bag Embroidered with Cabochon Crystals
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A$AP Rocky
Avant-garde, dapper, and retro is how we’d describe A$AP Rocky’s present-day style. His aesthetic has evolved over the years, becoming more tailored, but he still seamlessly incorporates elements of the streetwear-inspired looks he primarily favored a decade ago. His fearless, gender-fluid style has made him the celebrity every brand wants to work with and every fashion-minded guy wants to dress like.
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Jennifer Lawrence
We know an It girl when we see one. We’re proud to say that Jennifer Lawrence was the subject of Who What Wear’s very first editorial shoot in 2010 and equally proud to see the street style icon she’s become. She’s regularly spotted on the streets of downtown NYC wearing chic off-duty looks that are trend-forward in the most laid-back of ways. In every season, she uses color and playful accessories to add personality to her looks. Her red carpet looks are elegant yet cool and unexpected.
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The Row
Tilda Satin Slip-On Mules
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Dua Lipa
Fans of Dua Lipa admire her as much for her style as they do her music. She’s the fashion person’s fashion girl. Everything she wears is breathlessly discussed across the internet and launches one trend after another. Like a true pop star, she never shies away from attention-grabbing, trendy looks. Not only that, but you know you’re an A-list fashion icon of our time when Matthieu Blazy designs an embellished, feather-dusted wedding dress for you.
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Jacquemus
Poisson Snake-Effect Leather Slingbacks
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Alexa Chung
Alexa Chung’s whimsical, eclectic style has been making us all want to dress like a cool British girl such as herself for years. She was wearing baby-doll dresses with ballet flats and trench coats long before everyone else was. Chung has always stayed true to her signature style while still evolving to embrace current trends. The first of her wildly popular collections with Madewell launched way back in 2010 and was resurrected 15 years later to equal fervor.
From the day Sex and the City premiered, Sarah Jessica Parker became a fashion icon. What’s interesting is that she’s equally admired for her personal style as that of Carrie Bradshaw, the fashion-obsessed writer she portrayed for so many years. Both Parker and Bradshaw made the Fendi Baguette the designer It bag of the early 2000s (which Fendi has recently reissued), and they turned Manolo into a household name. Parker’s quirky, high-fashion outfits may not be all that accessible, but she showed people how to express themselves via fashion and that it should ultimately be fun.
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Fendi
Baguette 26424 Multicolor Re Edition Bag with Multicolor Embroidery
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Zendaya
There’s no press tour like a Zendaya press tour. With the help of Law Roach, her looks for each are on-theme for the project she’s promoting but not in a costumey way. Her looks for Challengers were tennis- (or tennis ball–) inspired; for The Drama, subtly bridal-inspired; and for The Odyssey, they channeled the Greek goddess Athena, whom she portrayed in the film. Method dressing, if you will. Her off-duty style is far more casual, but not without an avant-garde It item here and there.
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Maison Margiela
Tabi 30 Leather Pumps
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Bella Hadid
One day Bella Hadid is wearing a custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture sheer gown on the red carpet at Cannes; the next she’s wearing a cowboy hat and low-rise flared jeans, and she looks equally comfortable in both opposite-ends-of-the-spectrum looks. A true supermodel, she’s a chameleon on and off the runway. Her outfits regularly include vintage and archival pieces that delight fashion followers.
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Frame
The Rodeo Jeans
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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen haven’t taken the most linear of career paths, but in one way or another, they’ve been shaping our style for years. While we may not get as many sightings of the duo as we used to, their influence is ever present. The Row, with its signature minimalist aesthetic, has become one of the most sought-after brands in the industry, constantly shaping what people wear and what other brands design.
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The Row
Agnes 15 Bag
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Beyoncé
There are celebrities, and then there’s Beyoncé. No one shuts down a Grammys red carpet like her or elicits as much buzz at the Met Gala. Also known as Queen Bey, she has a regal wardrobe to match her nickname. She’s given us countless eras throughout the years, and her most recent, the Cowboy Carter era, can largely be credited for the rise in popularity of all things Western in recent years. It’s just one example of her vast influence.
Simply put, Zoë Kravitz is the ultimate cool girl. Over the years, her looks have become more minimalist (thanks in part to her go-to brand, The Row) but never without a hint of the edge she’s long been known for. For events and the red carpet, she’s a Saint Laurent devotee (and a longtime face of the brand) and routinely proves how interesting an all-black outfit can be. It’s safe to say that if we get a glimpse of her wedding dress for her eventual nuptials to fiancé Harry Styles, it’ll influence bridal looks for years to come.
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SAINT LAURENT EYEWEAR
Sl M182 Jazz Square-Frame Recycled-Acetate Sunglasses
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Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner’s face is one you’ve seen often on Who What Wear over the years, as pretty much every outfit she’s photographed in is quickly posted about. Of the influential celebrities on this list, her style is one of the most evolved. In the earlier days of her career, her looks were trendier and bolder than they are today. Fast-forward to post-2020, and she’s embraced more of an elegant, luxurious aesthetic, made up of pieces from her go-to brands such as The Row, Toteme, and Khaite.
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Khaite
Danielle Acid-Wash Straight-Leg Jeans
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Kate Moss
The influence of ’90s supermodels continues to have a hold on what we wear, and no one exemplifies that better than Kate Moss. As you may recall, her collaboration with Topshop circa 2007 created a shopping frenzy that went on for many years, and none of us will forget her iconic Calvin Klein ads. Her outfits from decades ago are still as relevant as they were then, and she continues to inspire with her present-day looks, which include a mix of styles from decades past and the trends of today. No one can make a pair of skinny jeans, boots, and a flowy blouse look cooler.
Nicole Richie has been a Who What Wear girl in every way from the day we launched. (Fun fact: She even filmed an episode of her reality show Candidly Nicole at our office.) With her ruffled dresses, denim miniskirts, floppy hats, oversize ’70s sunglasses, and low-rise jeans, she deserves much credit for making the boho look a thing. Her current look is more sophisticated and elegant, but it’s not without her signature effortless, carefree vibe.
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Chloé Eyewear
Squared-Frame Acetate Sunglasses
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Harry Styles
Harry Styles may not be completely responsible for making quirky menswear cool, but he’s certainly played a significant part. His gender-bending on-stage and red carpet looks have a permanent place in the minds of many of us, and his off-duty outfits, which regularly include handbags, neck scarves, short shorts, workwear jackets, and retro sneakers, have followers of his style thinking outside the box more than ever.
It goes without saying that Kim Kardashian has had countless memorable style moments over the years. She favors avant-garde pieces and formfitting silhouettes, the latter of which led to the formation of her wildly popular brand, Skims. Aside from that, we’d be remiss not to mention that she famously wore Marilyn Monroe’s most iconic dress to the 2022 Met Gala, in a move that’s likely to go down in Met Gala history.
Sienna Miller was a boho-style icon in 2006, and she continues to have that distinction in 2026. That said, she has a more polished approach now—one that never feels dated. If Miller wore skinny jeans and Chloé Susanna Boots, we all wanted to wear the same. Her red carpet style since she rose to fame has always been cool, a bit quirky, and never boring. Over the years, she’s worn flapper dresses, romantic ruffles, sheer empire-waist silhouettes, crochet, tie-dye, feathers, and sequins, always standing out among a sea of LBDs at any event she’s attended.
For fashion and beauty lovers, September is basically New Year’s. Rife with fresh, “back to school” energy, it represents a special shift: vibrant nail colors make way for moody polishes, breezy linens step aside for cozy fabrics, and dewy, glossy finishes hand off their crown to diffused, soft-matte textures. Concerning the latter, it’s not uncommon to complete a fall-inspired audit for your makeup bag and focus on velvety, autumnal heroes—and that, dear readers, is where Dior comes in. The house recently debuted a new addition to its Rouge Dior On Stage collection, one that’s so gorgeously fall-coded that I think it may usurp the popularity of its viral Lip Glow Oil. There, I said it.
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Introducing the Rouge Dior On Stage Ink, a liquid lipstick with a beautifully blurred finish, buildable color, and 24-hour wear. With a combination of gel pigments and blurring polymers (plus, ahem, Jenna Ortega as the face), it lends a soft, diffused finish that doesn’t sacrifice comfort. It actually stays malleable all day, despite the no-budge technology, and the formula is intentionally thin, so you can layer it endlessly without any fear of cakiness. That fine, made-to-layer application is directly inspired by Korean beauty techniques, Peter Philips, Creative and Image Director of Dior Makeup, shares during a brand preview, which hinge on “very sophisticated, very delicate applications.”
“[K-beauty] mastered that technique, which now is a worldwide recognized lip style,” he adds. “This formula lends itself in a very easy way to get that makeup result. You can do a soft [application] all over, let it set for a second, and then go a little bit deeper in the center of your lips and have this beautiful degradation, like a soft-stained blurring effect.” Dior Beauty is already quite buzzy in the Korean market, says Philips (“The Oil is very popular,” he adds), so he expects this new formula to make just as big of a global splash. And because it’s blurring—not matte, there’s a difference!—it melts into your foundation effortlessly, resulting in a fluffy halo of pigment that looks like your lip color naturally extends from the lip line.
I can personally attest to that smoothness; while most soft-matte formulas leave my lips screaming for moisture, this one is so thin that I honestly forget it’s even on. I’ll apply the doe foot directly on the center of my bottom lip, then swipe it with my fingertip until the entire surface is coated in a soft wash of color. Just that one dab is truly all I need for an effortless, everyday blur, but I will sometimes opt for another round or two to increase the intensity and eschew all other makeup—the perfect French-girl beat. Rosewood Star (a deep, pinky-brown) has been my staple du jour, especially as fall rolls around, but even bolder shades (like the brand’s legendary 999) don’t feel as intimidating with this easy, foolproof application.
“I do like the effect of a classic, matte red lipstick, and 999 is one of the most iconic reds around,” Philips adds. “So I do love my 999.” That said, you really can’t go wrong with any of the elegant shades, which you can snag by scrolling ahead. Your romantic fall makeup routine awaits.
Welcome to 10 Things to Buy, a monthly shopping list that helps you shop smarter by focusing on the 10 key items to add to your cart that month if your wardrobe is in need of a boost. As a Who What Wear editor for the past 12 years, I’ve spent many hours advising people on what to shop for during any given season, so you’re in good hands. Whether you’re shopping for cold weather, warm weather, a vacation, or a wedding, I’m here to offer up the most seasonally appropriate suggestions. Be sure to return at the start of each month for more.
Something about me: I certainly don’t hate trends. In fact, I love them, but what I do hate is investing in things that feel overplayed and stale a year later. This is exactly what I used to guide my selections of the top ten things to buy this September. The items highlighted below will make your outfits look fresh (and like you’re in the know when it comes to fashion), but not like you’re simply buying the most obvious trends that you see everyone else wearing.
So, without further ado, scroll to shop the ten chic items that I recommend adding to your wardrobe this month, none of which will make you look overly trendy or dated.
Brown Jeans
Colored jeans may be a bit off-putting to someone who is trend-averse, but trust me—brown jeans are low-key and wearable; classic, but very 2026.
Levi’s
Low Straight Jeans in Over a Cup
Frame
The Pixie Gray Jeans in Espresso
Reformation
Val 90s Mid Rise Straight Jeans in Mole
Two-Tone Shoes
Matthieu Blazy made us all re-fall in love with two-tone shoes. Now a slew of other brands are adding cool versions of the timeless style to their fall collections, following in Chanel’s footsteps (no pun intended).
Margaux
The Colette in Black Nappa and Leopard Haircalf
J.Crew
Ava Cap Toe Pumps in Leather
ZARA
Leather Bow Ballet Flats
Rollneck Sweaters
J.Crew singlehandedly made us all want to wear a vintage-y rollneck sweater, and I consider it to be the perfect casual, cozy way to make your outfits look up-to-date right now.
J.Crew
Tiny Rollneck
Abercrombie & Fitch
100% Cotton Roll Neck Crew Sweater
Aritzia
Wilfred Abode Mockneck
Eel-Effect Accessories
We’ll always love croc embossing but the new elegant accessory trend people are swapping it for is eel effect. If your all outfit priority is looking expensive, eel effect is an easy way to do it.
Reformation
Elena Shoulder Bag
COS
Angular Leather Heeled Loafers
J.Crew
Berkeley Belt in Eel-Embossed Leather
Chartreuse
One of the easiest ways to avoid looking dated each season is to wear a fresh color trend. A favorite for fall is chartreuse, which makes a big impact even in small doses.
Leset
Barb Satin Wide-Leg Pants in Chartreuse
Free People
Opal Rollneck Knit Sweater in Firefly
Reformation
Blythe Silk Top in Chartreuse
’90s Minimalism Dress
If you’re not into trends, seeking out dresses characterized by ’90s simplicity is a smart way to think. You’ll look chic and polished in your dress of choice.
ZARA
Boat Neck Midi Dress
COS
Contrast-Panel Maxi Dress
Aritzia
Ten Charleston Satin Dress
Peplum Jacket
Jacket season is upon us, and the most flattering style you can buy this year is a peplum one—hands down. It elevates even the simplest jeans outfits in an instant.
COS
Belted Peplum Jacket
Zara
ZW Collection Peplum Jacket
Staud
Adrian Jacket
Crewneck Long-Sleeve Tee
When in doubt this fall, wear a long-sleeve T-shirt, exactly like Kendall Jenner just did, with a pair of high-waisted jeans. She’s just one of the many It girls who love this highly versatile .wardrobe essential
perfectwhitetee
Jamie Recycled Cotton Long Sleeve Crew
Reformation
Ezra Slim Fit Long Sleeve
LESET
Margo Long Sleeve
Calf Hair Bag
One of the chicest, subtlest bag trends for fall is calf hair. The texture makes any bag style look chic and interesting.
Verafied
Éclair Calf Hair Bag
LIÉ STUDIO
The Lou Bag in Black Calf Hair
Alaïa
Small Calf Hair Tote Bag in Brown – Alaia
Striped Button-Down
There’s nothing groundbreaking about a striped button-down shirt, but they feel especially fresh right now, and can look quite luxurious when incorporated into a layered fall outfit.
Hailey Bieber’s skin and makeup routines are chock-full of Rhode staples (well, duh) but the beauty mogul isn’t afraid to give other brands their flowers. Case in point? She praises Kosas’s brightening concealer and Kylie Cosmetics’s soft-mauve lip liner. Whenever she does drop these pearls of information, I can’t help but take note—and add said product swiftly to my cart. After all, the products she puts her stamp of approval on tend to sell out. In seconds.
So when Bieber posted an Instagram Story of her “summer musts” consisting of not one but two unaffiliated bodycare staples? You better believe I dropped everything to share the news. Scroll ahead to shop the exact items she swears by.
GENTE
Belly Firm Slimming Lotion
First up, we have this firming body lotion from Gente. Eagle-eyed fans will know this isn’t the first time she’s endorsed the Brazilian-inspired body care brand, as she previously praised its Lymphatic Drainage Oil. (“Obsessed with lymphatic drainage massage and obsessed with these oils,” she wrote in an Instagram Story.) This lotion, though, has extra skin-firming powers thanks to drosera ramentacea extract, which has been shown to reduce fat tissue—a 12% visible reduction, to be exact, according to the brand’s four-week clinical trial.
This likely goes without saying, but allow me to make it crystal clear while we’re here: There is nothing “wrong” with cellulite (or stretch marks or any sort of skin dimpling). If you are a living, breathing human, there’s a solid chance you have it! There is also no topical that can 100% eliminate it forever, but if the texture does bother you, creams like this can temporarily ease the appearance. Firming abilities aside, this cream also evens tone and, of course, deeply hydrates, which also makes it a worthy end-of-summer buy.
Then we have Bieber’s second staple: Nuxe’s SPF 30 spray. French pharmacy fans, you likely know and love the brand for its Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil, which drenches your limbs in a non-greasy glow and smells downright heavenly. Editors always make sure to pick up a Nuxe staple (or three) whenever they find themselves in France, and it seems Bieber also falls into that camp. Alas, the SPF spray isn’t available stateside just yet, but I did find a cream version at Walmart you can buy in the meantime.
Nuxe
Nuxe Sun Delicious Cream SPF 30
She of course plugged a few Rhode essentials, too. Find them all below, along with more beauty items that earned Bieber’s blessing.
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rhode
Pocket Bronze
Bieber’s bronzer deserves all the hype.
rhode
Highlight Milk
Rhode’s Highlight Milk in Shade 3 delivers the prettiest bronze.
rhode
Peptide Lip Shape
A staple.
Rhode
Pocket Brush
The compact size was made for summer travel.
GENTE
Lymphatic Drainage Oil
Gente’s silky body oil somehow provides just enough slip without making you feel too greasy.
Given the fact that testing and reviewing beauty products is a significant part of my job, I’m privy to buzzy launches several weeks—oftentimes months—before they officially become shoppable. It’s definitely a perk, and to this day, my heart skips a beat whenever I get a secret, unlabeled lab sample in the mail. It also poses a slight problem, though, namely with fragrance. You see, whenever someone tells me I smell good (my favorite compliment) and demands to know what perfume I’m wearing, nine times out of 10, it’s an unreleased potion I have to keep under wraps for the time being. I’ll try to describe the notes without giving away the brand or name, but even that requires mental gymnastics.
Over the past couple of months, I’ve tested a lot of these gems, but I’ve had to be patient until now to make my official endorsement. Well, here it is: my list of exciting fragrance launches that stood out among the flood of press releases, blew me away at first spritz, and garnered plenty of “You smell amazing” comments. If you’re looking for a new perfume for fall, trust me. These 10 are not to be missed.
Fruity gourmands are having a renaissance, especially in the luxury space. Just because a perfume leans playful doesn’t automatically mean it sacrifices elegance. Case in point? L’Objet’s latest creation, Alento, evokes a stroll through a California orange grove by way of sparkling orange, aldehydes, orange blossom, creamy vanilla, and white musks. It seems juicy on paper, but I’d say it leans crisp—like the first kiss of cool autumn air. Citrus technically peaks in the fall and winter months, FYI!
I dare you to find a more fall-coded fragrance than this spicy blend of cardamom, sandalwood, mahogany, and cedar. While not technically a new launch, it does mark the luxury home fragrance brand’s foray into fine fragrances. I had high hopes given the fact that I have a smattering of Voluspa candles scattered across my apartment (Bourbon Vanille is on a constant burn once the weather turns crisp), and I’m happy to report that the brand 100% aced the assignment. I also love a cool, non-basic scent that feels like a hidden gem, and this woodsy, leathery confection will have everyone clamoring for the rec.
3. Le Labo Shiu 25 Eau de Parfum
Le Labo
Shiu 25
Key notes: Iris, olibanum, woods
Introducing Le Labo’s latest City Exclusive scent, Shiu 25. Like other scents in the special collection (Gaiac 10, Osmanthus 19, Tabac 28, etc.), this blend is only available in the lab of the city it comes from—Beijing. But for a limited time, today through September 30, you can buy a full-size bottle no matter where you reside. The City Exclusives always feel like IYKYK treats, a scent you can make uniquely yours, but Shiu 25 is especially worth adding to your rotation. It’s quite airy with iris and olibanum, yet it has a woody base that gives it a calming, grounding energy—the perfect everyday composition for fall.
4. Sidia Braless Parfum & Strike
Sidia
Braless Parfum & Strike
Key notes: Black pepper, leather, vanilla cream, coconut
The very first time I wore Sidia’s first fine fragrance, a fellow beauty editor (hi, Alyssa!) remarked, “That perfume smells so good. What is it?” Well, it’s technically Braless—the same leathery, creamy scent that’s basically a lived-in tee bottled—but it’s amped up to eau de parfum levels and housed in the chicest gold vessel I’ve ever seen. Inspired by a pair of earrings founder Erin Kleinberg‘s grandmother gifted her, the sculptural bottle (dubbed The Strike) is an objet d’art in its own right and hasn’t left my bag since I opened up my early sample.
Clearly, I have a thing for iris right now because I have truly not been able to shut up about Guerlain’s latest creation, which actually contains two types of the expensive-smelling note—a butter and a tincture—for a creamy, luxurious aroma. Perfumer Delphine Jelk previously told me the scent is meant to transport you to a breezy twilight evening, “that precise moment when day is gone and night has not yet arrived—a moment of transition.” I can’t think of a better fragrance to invest in as we transition into a cooler season.
Chloé’s boho-chic fragrances will always have a special place in my heart (I wore one on my wedding day), but the second I saw the phrase “’70s inspired” to describe its latest launch, I knew I’d have a new obsession. I mean, who doesn’t want to be a breezy ’70s Chloé girl?! Perfumer Romain Almairac took popular notes of that era—tonka, amber, patchouli—but softened them with sandalwood, cashmeran, and Ambroxan for a more contemporary spin. With airy, playful notes of bergamot, orange blossom, and rose at the top, it nails that effortless, free-spirited energy to a T.
7. Valentino Vendetta Donna Eau de Parfum
Valentino
Vendetta Donna Eau de Parfum
Key notes: Tuberose, red orange nectar accord, sandalwood
If you’re in the market for a new date-night scent, I can’t recommend Vendetta Donna enough. It features tuberose, which has a velvety sweetness with a subtly animalic edge (the flower also blooms at night, which only adds to its seduction), as well as orange nectar for mouthwatering juiciness and sandalwood for a warm, skin-like trail. Deeply enchanting, it’s essentially the perfume version of a siren song.
8. Old Navy Suede Embrace Hair & Body Mist
Old Navy
Suede Embrace Hair & Body Mist
Key notes: Wild honey, jasmine, amber, patchouli, white musks
Yes, a $15 body mist can smell just as expensive as designer creations. Just ask master perfumer Jérôme Epinette, who’s responsible for Old Navy’s rich, sophisticated line of fragrances. “It’s about creating dimension, texture, and contrast,” he told me about the process. “When the opening, heart, and base work beautifully together, a fragrance can feel polished and sophisticated at any price.” Suede Embrace, my favorite blend, contrasts airy notes of aldehydes, honey, and jasmine with a warm base of amber, patchouli, and white musks, and that distinction is exactly what makes it smell so divine. No lie, when I smelled an unlabeled lab sample back in early August, I thought it would wind up costing $300.
Okay, I realize that a fragrance called Portofino doesn’t exactly scream “cozy fall.” But those already mourning beachy getaways (ahem, me) know that this sparkling potion is essentially Euro summer in a bottle. Rest assured, though, it doesn’t lean too tropical—precisely what makes it fitting for fall. Bergamot and lemon add a lovely brightness, while jasmine, tuberose, and gardenia (the most intoxicating group of white flowers, IMO) have such a warm, sensual allure. It’s not coconut and sea salt; it’s sunshine and citrus with a hint of musk. Bonus points for the cap made of porous Spanish stone, which doubles as a home fragrance diffuser.
I’m obsessed with confusing scents—a blend with so much contrast that you can’t quite put your finger on what it actually smells like. So when I saw one called Demon Dancer cross my desk, I had to know if the composition was as perplexing as its name. Lo and behold, it totally satisfies my olfactory craving. Demon Dancer is at once juicy, bright, airy, creamy, woody, and skin-like. It’s untamed and a bit mysterious and adapts to every occasion, from daily errands to sultry nights out. I may have just landed on my everyday scent for fall.
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Bebe Rexha is basking in well wishes from fellow superstars in the comments section of a particularly eye-popping birthday post. The Brooklyn-bred pop star and songwriter celebrated her 37th with a moody black-and-white Instagram carousel led by a stunning snap in which the Dirty Blonde artist dons black lingerie and an open dress shirt on the balcony of a Manhattan hotel.
“Happy birthday to me,” Rexha captioned the post, which also featured shots of her sipping coffee in the same scant outfit and a balloon-filled hotel room. Demi Lovato, Paris Hilton, Zara Larsson, Ice Spice, and Ne-Yo were among the famous friends who sounded off with felicitations in the comments.
Days prior, Rexha made her long overdue debut on NBC’s Today show at Rockefeller Center. She sat down for an interview with the program’s hosts inside the venue’s adjoining studio, where she discussed the genesis of Dirty Blonde, a dance-forward album that marks her first major release as an independent artist.
“I’m newly independent as a music artist, and it’s kind of hard not being in a major label system because it’s such a big machine. And I was nervous, but I felt so free. I get to do things my own way.”
She also discussed the conception of Eminem and Rihanna’s Grammy-winning megahit “The Monster,” which she co-wrote shortly after she was dropped by her record label.
“I kind of went through a dark phase, and I saw this quote that said, ‘We stop looking for the monsters under the bed when we realize they are inside of us.’ was going through a dark phase, but I found beauty in that darkness. It’s fun to write fun songs, but then also write things that like really speak to people. And that was my therapy.”
She continued, “I remember when they said Eminem and Rihanna wanted to do it, I was like, this is epic. They asked for the stems—the files of the song. And then I heard nothing for a year, and I’m in the studio, and my mom calls me. She goes, ‘Go to Eminem’s Instagram right now and look at the track.’ When I saw it, I couldn’t believe it.”
Her fourth album, Dirty Blonde, came out June 12, 2026, through Empire. While it charted modestly well—taking No. 1 on Billboard‘s Top Dance Albums and No. 43 on the Billboard 200—Rexha made a bold decision to create a music video for each of the album’s 13 tracks, with the visual accompanying the house track “Çike Çike” being the standout. While no upcoming concerts have been confirmed, a Dirty Blonde supporting tour is expected to be announced soon.
Some movie performances are so closely associated with a character that it’s nearly impossible to imagine anyone else playing the part. Bill Murray’s Dr. Peter Venkman is one of them.
The 1984 comedy, which has only become more beloved with age, nearly featured Robin Williams in Murray’s iconic role. ScreenRant lists Williams among the actors who were considered for major roles in the original Ghostbusters, offering a fascinating glimpse at what might have been.
Robin Williams Was Considered for Peter Venkman
Murray ultimately became the face of Ghostbusters as Venkman, the wisecracking paranormal investigator who approaches ghost hunting with considerably more skepticism than his colleagues.
But he wasn’t the only major comedian considered for the role.
According to ScreenRant, Robin Williams was considered for Peter Venkman, along with Tom Hanks. Both were already established comedic performers who could have brought very different energy to the character.
It’s particularly easy to imagine how Williams might have approached the part. His rapid-fire delivery and manic comedic style could have made Venkman a substantially different character from Murray’s famously laid-back, deadpan version.
Instead, Murray got the role, and his performance became one of the defining elements of the movie.
Rotten Tomatoes currently gives Ghostbusters a 95% Tomatometer score, with the site’s critics consensus specifically highlighting Murray’s deadpan performance alongside the film’s blend of comedy and special effects. Rotten Tomatoes also lists Ghostbusters as Murray’s highest-rated performance.
‘Ghostbusters’ Has Only Gotten Better With Time
Released June 8, 1984, Ghostbusters follows Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, and Winston Zeddemore as they launch a paranormal investigation business in New York City. What begins as a quirky attempt to make money quickly becomes much more serious when the team discovers a supernatural threat capable of unleashing destruction on the city.
The movie was already a major success when it arrived in theaters, but its reputation has endured for more than four decades. Collider recently included Ghostbusters among classic comedies that have aged particularly well, pointing to the film’s lasting appeal as audiences continue to revisit it.
And there’s plenty of evidence that the movie’s reputation hasn’t faded. Ghostbusters has a 7.8/10 rating on IMDb from nearly 500,000 users, while Rotten Tomatoes has collected more than 250,000 audience ratings.
The film was also selected for preservation in the National Film Registry in 2015, cementing its place in American movie history.
