Remember hygge? And cuffing season? January used to be the time to hibernate at home on your couch, a welcome reprieve after the holiday clod-hopping and a fall spent skittering around town to new theater productions and dining at recently-opened restaurants with friends. But as 2021 howls in, it marks almost a year that we … Read more
Ultra feminine, cute lingerie—think cotton pointelle briefs, bow adorned bralettes, and pastel tinted sets—is having a moment over its traditionally “sexy,” lacy, cutout-adorned counterparts. Dainty ruched briefs, ruffled bloomers, and bralettes are both totally sweet and completely charming. Whether they’re practical or comfortable to wear under clothing remains to be seen, but they’re so visually … Read more
“Some people are born with sensitive skin; other people have it temporarily,” explains dermatologist Amy Wechsler of the surge of rough, ruddy complexions during winter. “It‘s very common due to cold climate, as well as stress, travel, or sleep deprivation.” No matter which camp you fall in—seasonal or year-round sufferer—if your skin is consistently feeling … Read more
Eric McNeal Photo: Courtesy of Eric McNeal Creative directed by Eric McNeal, whose insightful eye has elevated Pyer Moss’ runway events as well as Paloma Elsesser’s street style, the films utilize the best in design to tell a story. For McNeal, who grew up with the original flashcard deck, the project was personal. “In a … Read more
Virtual awards shows are the new normal, but just because the events take place over a Zoom screen doesn’t mean celebrities (and the stylists behind them) are sacrificing traditional glamour. The Golden Globes, Emmys, and more are switching to digital-only formats as the COVID-19 pandemic continues (though select ceremonies, such as the Oscars, will go … Read more
Photographed by Zoe Ghertner, Vogue, December 2019 A recent Vogue article outlined the psychological power of ditching your slippers for actual shoes, like dressed-up loafers and fancy flats, while working from home. Clothes have symbolic meaning, and getting dressed up—real shoes included—is one way to help your brain feel some semblance of normalcy. But the … Read more
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has announced the nominees for Golden Globes, and the internet is up in arms.
One of the more unlikely motifs to come out of the spring 2021 collections was the blob. Shoulders and sleeves were inflated like birthday balloons, and taffeta blossomed out from the hips and waist in many different collections. I like to think of these blobs as forgiveness for our pandemic slacking, a reshaping of our … Read more
In the best supporting actor category, besides Boseman, the nominees are Sacha Baron Cohen (The Trial of the Chicago 7); Daniel Kaluuya (Judas and the Black Messiah); Jared Leto (The Little Things) and Leslie Odom, Jr. (One Night in Miami). Up for supporting actress are Maria Bakalova (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm); Glenn Close (Hillbilly Elegy); Olivia … Read more
In March, public health researcher Abigail Echo-Hawk (Pawnee) and her colleagues at the Seattle Indian Health Board reached out to their local and federal partners for more PPE so they could continue serving Washington’s Native population. When they received a large package a few weeks later they were elated—until they opened it and found a … Read more