How will the pandemic change fashion? It’s the question we’ve been asking ourselves for nine months. Some of the answers out there are too general—that we’ll wear sweatpants forever or, conversely, dress up in sequins and heels every day. A more realistic prediction is that our clothes will become softer, more comfortable, and more versatile. … Read more
Each year, come this season, a certain Slim Aarons photo makes the rounds on Instagram. It features a bathing beauty floating in a pool, bobbing alongside metallic holiday ornaments. Behind her, three children play with the floating, shining orbs. And because it’s not Slim Aarons unless there’s an element of lavish frivolity, a Christmas tree … Read more
The cemetery was golden, green, and gray—the colors of October in Massachusetts—and the mourners were dressed in black. It looked like something from a film, quiet and somber. But instead of huddled groups, we were spread out awkwardly, our chapped hands shoved in pockets and our faces obscured with fabric masks. Few people cried, though … Read more
Growing up in the Chicago tundra as I did, one automatically becomes an expert at buying and wearing winter gear. Procuring the warmest coat was a necessity when you had to walk a mere four city-blocks to school in the winter and that meant combatting frozen eyelashes and a numb face. This year, with so much time spent … Read more
In an ordinary year, Vogue Runway publishes two most-viewed brand stories, the first after the fall collections finish in March and the second after the spring season wraps in October. This was no ordinary year, and with the presentation of spring collections spread out from the beginning of September to just last week, we skipped … Read more
“How can you have an unconventional approach to refined stereotypes?” Walter Chiapponi mused while designing Tod’s pre-fall collection. “How can you refresh the appeal of sophisticated bourgeois codes without detracting from their status?” His answer to these questions was to combine pragmatism and individuality, adding spontaneity and a dash of extravagance to Tod’s Italian-style luxurious … Read more
Snow-covered streets are picturesque, but the lower the temperatures dip, the harder it is to stay chic. Even the most adept fashion fan can find dressing for sub-zero days difficult, but Katie Holmes seems to have it all figured out. Yesterday in Brooklyn, the star provided a lesson in layering as she stepped out for … Read more
Photos: Courtesy of Carissa Gallo. Design: David Vo Texture Diaries is a space for Black people across industries to reflect on their journeys to self-love, and how accepting their hair, in all its glory, played a pivotal role in this process. Each week, they share their favorite hair rituals, products, and the biggest lessons they’ve … Read more
Winter is high time for a skin-care overhaul says facialist Joanna Czech, who has tended to a stable of famous stars—including Kim Kardashian West, Charlize Theron, and Cate Blanchett—for three decades and counting. With the harsh elements of the coldest season beginning to set in, there’s no better time for Czech to lend her tried-and-true … Read more
If you’ve eaten pot stickers, Peking duck, or hot and sour soup, you have Cecilia Chiang to thank. These were novelties to American palates back in 1961, when Chiang opened the Mandarin, an upscale Chinese restaurant in San Francisco. When she died in October, at age 100, she was lauded as the culinary pioneer who … Read more