Tag: Fashion

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.

Truth be told, you can learn just as much observing the various fashion weeks‘ attendees as you can the runway shows and presentations, and that’s precisely what we’ve been doing. More specifically, a big part of what we look for are the things the stylish attendees aren’t wearing anymore. We’ve noticed a major one at recent fashion weeks, which was only solidified by this NYFW.

While outerwear isn’t always the most common thing to see at the spring shows (it is still summer in New York, after all), there was a bit of a cool snap in NYC this week, and the fashion crowd immediately started wearing jackets when the temperatures fell into the 60s. One style that we’re seeing very few of? Leather moto jackets.

Now, before you immediately list yours on eBay, we’d be remiss not to point out that wearing an attention-getting look is key among the street style crowd. While leather jackets are and always will be a wardrobe staple, they’re a bit more basic than the fashion crowd demands, especially at an event like fashion week, where street style photographers are swarming.

So what are we seeing instead? Lots of oversize blazers in bold colors and plaid, reworked trench coats, faux fur, and animal prints. It all seems to be working in their favor, and we have the street style photos to prove it. Keep scrolling to see the trending styles and shop them for yourself.

Of course, if you still love your old faithful, not to worry. We have 10 outfits to wear with a leather jacket.

From the famous black-and-white checkerboard shoes to the iconic curved stripe on Old Skools, Vans sneakers are immediately recognizable—but the brand’s latest collaboration might throw you for a loop. Opening Ceremony updated two Vans shoes in a floral satin jacquard material, and the result is a cool new collection that everyone will be dying to get their hands on. 

Of course, Vans is no stranger to collaborations. Recently, the brand teamed up with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam on a line of painterly sneakers that sold out immediately. Vans also tapped a handful of artists to collaborate with Disney in honor of Mickey Mouse’s 90th anniversary.

Scroll down to shop the new Vans for Opening Ceremony shoes now. We have a feeling they’ll sell out in the blink of an eye. 

When Prada re-released a version of its 2012 flame heels, we had a strong feeling they’d quickly become a cult sensation—but just how quickly, we were unsure. The heels were originally designed for Miuccia Prada’s S/S 12 “Women and Car Engines” show, but the 2018 versions are even more electric, in shades of neon and metallic brights (aka the recipe for Instagram fame). We saw the shoes pop up only once or twice back in August, but we couldn’t get them out of our minds. Now that NYFW and the whole of fashion month are upon us, the playful heels are really starting to take off. 

The new Flame Wedge Sandals feature flame cutouts tracing the back edge of the wedge with contrasting colors, making them instantly recognizable, the kind of It item that’s iconic from the get-go. From the first moment that the flames adorned Kendall Jenner’s heels to the full-on wildfire they’re igniting on the streets of NYC this week, we charted just how quickly the fire has spread.

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