Category: Fashion

We already know that Victoria’s Secret model Karlie Kloss knows how to code, and she’s a big advocate on getting more women to embrace the tech sector and get into coding. In fact, she even has her own coding summer camp for teenage girls called Kode With Klossy.

But Kloss isn’t the only Victoria’s Secret model who codes – Lyndsey Scott, who also has a contract with Calvin Klein and has walked the runway for major names like Gucci and Prada, is also a whiz with computers.

However, when the Instagram account @coding.meme reposted a picture about her impressive skills, some internet trolls couldn’t handle the fact that a successful model could also be legit skilled in computer science.

Regarding the fact that Scott can program in Python, C++, Java, MIPS, and Objective-C, some people decided to challenge her abilities. One user commented: 

“Anyone can write code, not many people can write code well though. Languages are easy to learn, but scalable, readable, maintainable, efficient code is not.”

Hmm. I’m going to go ahead and assume the person who posted that comment knows this from firsthand experience and is simply projecting. We can’t all be coders, can we?

“Well, printing hello word these days is considered as coding,” another sneered, trying to refer to the “Hello, World!” program, which is usually the very first program students learn to write. Alas, the commenter couldn’t even spell the name of the program right, so his weak-ass insult fell short.  

But the brainy Scott wasn’t here for that kind of negativity, and clapped back at the haters with her own Instagram post.

She captioned the picture:

I normally try to ignore negatively, but decided to jump into the comment section of this one. Not trying to brag lol, just stating facts in the hope I’ll convince at least one negative commenter that programmers can come in all shapes, sizes, genders, races, etc. so they’ll think twice before doubting other women and girls they encounter in tech. 

This isn’t the first time the Victoria’s Secret model was open about her coding skills, though. She was a speaker at the 2016 launch of Rewriting the Code, which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering females in tech.

Beauty AND brains! Kudos, Lyndsey.

Before we part, let’s check out some ‘grams of the stunning model, just because.

Who What Wear UK’s editorial director, Hannah Almassi, taps into everything that is cool about British-girl style. Almassi’s looks are rooted in classic silhouettes and buzzy designers like Rixo and Ganni but her outfits are also fun. Her taste is experimental and she’s certainly not afraid of bold prints and colors, or trend-forward pieces like feather-embellished pants or ‘80s-inspired shapes. Like I said, the epitome of It-Brit style.

But with her daring attitude when it comes to fashion, where does she draw the line on trends for the fall season ahead? To find out, I asked her to weigh in. Ahead, Hannah Almassi is breaking down the trends she won’t touch for the fall season and highlighting some of the big trends that she’s already wearing on the streets of London. Go on to see her looks and shop all of the pieces from her inspiring outfits.

This week in New York, there has been an exceptionally stylish set of tourists who’ve descended on the streets, the subways, your ride shares, the hottest restaurants in town, etc. Obviously, they’re here working fashion week, and it’s hard not to focus on what they’re wearing. Still, let us assure you: It’s just as telling to take a look at what they’re not wearing as what they are.

From L.A. dwellers to Australian natives, the five women ahead claim there’s at least one trend that’s an absolute no-go when it comes to spending time in New York. Blame it on the city’s breakneck pace or the subway grates that scuff your shoes, but these pieces stay at home or, for those who dwell in multiple cities, stored away. Scroll on to see which trends are not NYC-approved and what to shop instead.

Next, take a look at the five jewelry trends selling best on Instagram right now.

We’ve spent time discussing the perfect outfit for an interview (down to the intricacies of what kind of hairdo one should adopt), and while we feel like we’ve provided some helpful advice, it’s also fair to say there’s no rulebook for this kind of thing. So we figured we’d dig up some inspiration for you. Inspired by street style’s coolest women—and armed with some excellent industry advice—we have laid out four different outfits to demonstrate dress code perfection for different types of interviews, from formal to chill. Basically, anything that could end up in a dream job offer will be benefitted by a confidence-boosting, personality showcasing ensemble. No rush jobs or last-minute sweat-patch nightmares here.

When the team at Tacori invited me to visit their atelier, perched on a bougainvillea-lined street in Eastside Los Angeles, I felt like I had won a contest. As a self-proclaimed diamond girl, getting an inside look at where Tacori’s pieces are designed and made is probably how regular people feel about being backstage at a HAIM concert. Upon arrival, I was invited to stack on as many infinity bands as my fingers could handle, and as I layered pendant necklaces, I fantasized about having such a luxe stash in my jewelry box IRL.

And for the record, I’m not the only one who has a mad thing for diamonds here at Who What Wear: Our co-founder, Hillary Kerr, is also completely infatuated with excellent jewelry. Below, watch our catch-up with Nadine Tacorian, COO and design director of the Tacori jewelry empire, as she answers our most pressing questions about all things diamonds—and scroll down to hear about the launch of our Who What Wear x Tacori jewelry collaboration we finally get to hint about.

What does it take to be the next big thing? Whether you say innovation, irreverence, or lots of flash, it’s undeniably the elusive It factor—that can’t-look-away but also can’t-quite-put-your-finger-on-it instinct—and we’re doubling down for It Girl, It Brand, our latest series, speaking to who and what is on the edge of being huge.

This month, we paired actress Brigette Lundy-Paine with New York–based brand Collina Strada. What’s the reason behind such a pairing, you ask? September happens to be a noteworthy month for the two sartorial risk-takers, with the season two premiere of Atypical, Lundy-Paine’s groundbreaking Netflix series, and Strada’s serene S/S 19 showing at New York Fashion Week. With eyes on both, we can assure you these are two exciting names to know right now.

Sitting in the lobby of the Bowery Hotel in New York City, I open my weather app: Thunderstorms are expected. I anxiously await the arrival of Brigette Lundy-Paine—the subject of this month’s It Girl, It Brand story and star of the Netflix dark comedy Atypical—hoping she beats out the storm. As soon as the thought crosses my mind, though, a torrential downpour begins. Shortly thereafter, Lundy-Paine enters the hotel, unphased by the elements and decidedly chipper for her 9 a.m. Saturday call time. It was just the energy we needed on this gloomy August morning.

After a two-hour shoot that consisted of rolling around in bed (a dream Saturday-morning scene, to be sure) and lounging dreamily in a bathtub outfitted in looks by New York brand Collina Strada, Lundy-Paine joins me again downstairs for our interview. I’m immediately captivated by the 23-year-old as we talk about everything from season two of Atypical, which premiered last week, to the source of her undeniable confidence and eclectic fashion aesthetic.

Photographer: Lumia Nocito | Photography Assistant: Sophia Wilson | Hairstylist: Seiji | Makeup Artist: Natasha Smee for Exclusive Artists using MAC Cosmetics | Stylist: Raymond Gee | Market Editor: Lauren Eggertsen

British girls seem to naturally possess a certain unintentional sophistication that we all can’t help but seek to emulate. Take Alexa Chung, for example. The veteran It girl’s style is unstudied, and she always looks comfortable (even on the Met Gala red carpet). On a recent visit to London, though, I couldn’t help but notice that every girl who walked down the street had a timeless yet cool air about her. I was instantly fascinated by this elusive British girl style.

To get to the bottom of what goes into the signature look of the UK-based set, we consulted an expert on the subject: Mariam Boutorabi, head of womenswear design for longtime British-girl favorite brand Boden. Boutorabi schooled us on the sartorial philosophies, wardrobe essentials, and go-to outfits of a typical British girl. I also got a sneak peek at the brand’s upcoming fall collection, and the models in colorful outerwear and comfy block-heel pumps were what you could call style-savvy English roses. Think a mix of Kate Middleton and Sienna Miller.

“I think a lot of British style is about confidence,” Boutorabi mused. “A look is never overworked, and it always looks natural and real. British style can be deeply rooted in our heritage and is reinvented every season in a modern way. It’s eclectic, and we are good at mixing the old with the new.”

Check out what Boutorabi cited as the secrets of British-girl style and shop pieces to help you achieve the signature look below.

Next up, the cool shoe trends London girls actually wear every day.

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When you think of Halloween costumes, many of us picture transforming into our favorite style icons, silver screen stars, or something scary for the night. Celebrities also get in on the action, attending soirées dressed to impress in their best Halloween getups.

Last year, Cindy Crawford and Amal Clooney were a knockout duo at the ’70s themed Casamigos Halloween Party which Crawford and her husband hosted. Kaia Gerber, of course in attendance, was hardly recognizable as a blonde while Kim Kardashian ditched her platinum locks to channel her number one style icon to a T.

We’re still counting down to Halloween but our favorite celebrities serve as some seriously killer costumes inspiration. Head below to see the best celebrity Halloween costumes from 2017.