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“Girlboss” is practically a dirty word nowadays, but it’s a label worth revisiting for Sam Abrahart. Even if you’re unfamiliar with Abrahart, you’ve probably seen her company, The Mayfair Group, on your Instagram feed—it’s the label behind those “Empathy” sweatsuits that have become so popular. And while at first glance, she could seem like another

The Comme des Garçons (CDG) x Dover Street Market (DSM) Super-Market-Market sample sale in New York City is something like a fashion eclipse: It only comes around once every few years, and when it does, a select group of people completely lose their shit. The last time it happened, it was 2016. Discounts of up

On a recent morning, Anna Chiu, co-founder of the womenswear brand Kamperett, received an email from somewhere over the Pacific Ocean. An acquaintance from a few years back was on a flight to San Francisco, where she’d be hosting a TED Talk. Noticeably nervous and wanting to look and feel her best, her first order

Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. On the spring 2024 runways, you famously couldn’t go five feet without running into a ruffle, rosette, or bow. Now, the style is devouring TikTok too, with ribbons adorning everything from TV remotes to chicken tenders. Fashion’s wave of sweetness may

Step inside the happiest place on earth: New York City vintage bridal salon Happy Isles. The newly opened SoHo shop is filled with racks of silky John Galliano slip dresses and dreamy Dior gowns that are threaded with history. As the wedding world continues to trend anti-bride, the soon-to-be-married are seeking out non-traditional wedding looks

Welcome to Same Same But Different. As Gen Z and millennial fashion editors, respectively, we know a thing or two about shopping—for all ages, and especially our demographics. As we find the best products for you, we can’t help but do a little shopping for ourselves and build our personal (age-appropriate) wish lists. And now,

There’s a certain type of adrenaline rush that comes with gliding down a fluffy, snow-capped mountain—you’re outside, breathing in the fresh alpine air, and taking in unparalleled views of the world around you, all while donning the best ski outfits for women. But how, exactly, does one get here? While one might need to endure

In ELLE.com’s monthly series Office Hours, we ask people in powerful positions to take us through their first jobs, worst jobs, and everything in between. This month, we spoke to Emily Hikade, who left her career in the CIA to start a pajama brand after a near-death experience on an airplane. “I was heading to

Once upon a time, there were rules in fashion—like, say, giving white clothing a full stop after Labor Day. Our attitudes have since changed into a new modus operandi: anything goes. Henceforth, the new style manifesto—in both the fashion industry and social media—is an open call for everyone to wear whatever, whenever. Birkenstocks, once viewed

In fashion, the best 2023 trends came in as quickly as the months flew by. Whether those trends came in the form of an aesthetic, a brand, or even a specific item, they became hot commodities—just look at Lyst’s 2023 Year of Fashion, which breaks down exactly what shoppers were hunting for this year, according

You know what they say—new year, new shoes (well, that’s what I say, at least). If one of your resolutions is to embrace your inner sneakerhead, I’ve got you covered with the best 2024 sneaker trends to look forward to come January. From the spring/summer 2024 runways to the streets of New York City and

Think about your most exciting purchase or gift this year. It was a chic designer bag, wasn’t it? Well, it’s time to take that excitement into 2024 because there will be plenty of trends to help spice up your life in the new year. Textures, silhouettes, and color palettes are poised to make the next

ATTENTION: If you haven’t written down your 2024 intentions yet, now is the time. While you’re at it, consider what the 2024 jewelry trends you want to wear throughout the next year. After all, the glimmering baubles a woman wears say a lot about her personality to both herself and the world. What’s her style?

Just the mere mention of artificial intelligence within the fashion industry ignites a certain fight-or-flight response. It tends to be seen as a negative thing, with models being replaced, or shoppers being tracked by these advancements. Very seldom do we acknowledge the benefits of working alongside technology for the better good of, well, everyone. But

It finally happened: All over the spring 2024 runways, there were polos with popped collars, leggings, and, most of all, belts on every single thing, every single way, from Miu Miu to Ralph Lauren. Maybe you remember the heyday of this style. It’s so oddly specific not just of Y2K, but of early to mid-2000s

When Guido Conti Caponi goes to work each day at Loretta Caponi, where he is the company’s chief operating officer, he is fulfilling a grand family tradition. The fashion and lifestyle brand was founded by his grandmother in 1967, and he recalls being a young boy in 1992 when the Florence boutique first opened. “My

Kerby Jean-Raymond knows how to send a political message. The Haitian-American designer of Pyer Moss regularly takes cues from his revolutionary roots in order to disrupt the world around him. In 2016, his spring menswear line called attention to police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement. Three years later, his collection shown at Brooklyn’s

The flashing of lights, the brightest smiles, the swish of gowns, the sky-high heels, and the sparkling, gleaming, glamorous gems—this can only be one place, the red carpet. Celebrated across the globe for their unparalleled beauty and spectacular influence, red-carpet events are the pinnacle of chic style and fashionable grace. And one single brand shines

’Tis the season for winter fêtes, and ELLE editor-in-chief Nina Garcia has some choice picks for celebrating in style—from a festive take on the LBD to a showstopping necklace. Shop her current must-haves below, guaranteed to arrive by December 25. Nina Garcia’s Favorite Holiday Gifts Nina Garcia is the editor-in-chief of ELLE. She is the

Countless origin stories are set in garages. The germ of the idea for Apple came while the founders were hanging out in Steve Jobs’ garage. Bands from Weezer to the Ramones used them for early jam sessions. For Anine Bing, her Silver Lake garage space generated not a personal computer or a series of radio

Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. Stepping into the Musée des Arts Décoratifs’ exhibit “Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses,” you might be forgiven for thinking you’d stumbled upon the museum’s natural history wing by mistake. Yes, there are mannequins in van Herpen’s designs, but there’s also

Back in 2001, Britney Spears wearing a pair of tiny hot pink bikini bottoms atop low-slung, metallic green flares felt revolutionary. The pop star’s outfit in the sweaty, sexy music video for “I’m a Slave 4 U” sent shock waves through pop culture. As with all things Y2K, the exposed thong is once again back

Candice Huffine, one of the faces of Victoria’s Secret’s holiday campaign, knows a thing or two about gift-giving. And this year, the longtime model and owner of the coffee shop One Trick Pony in Westhampton Beach clued us in on her best tip: “No matter how big or small the gift may be, let the

Don’t talk to me about Emily in Paris,” Isabel Marant will warn you. No, she hasn’t seen the Netflix hit. “And I won’t. But this is a phantasm that doesn’t exist in Paris,” she says, blowing out cigarette smoke. “The French girl is much cooler than that.” Marant would know. She’s built a one-woman empire

Sofia Richie Grainge is everybody’s girl crush. And if not, she should be. Over the past few years, the 25-year-old model and influencer has proved to be poised and polished with a refined sense of taste that you might not expect of a twentysomething. Case in point: her stunning wedding to now-husband Elliot Grainge in

Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. “If you want to see the best Native American fashion, go to a grand entry at a powwow,” says designer Lauren Good Day. She’s quoting something she heard once, but it’s a fitting motto, given that it’s where the North Dakota-based

Coralie Charriol is the friend you want to have around when it comes to holiday gifting. As the CEO of her late father’s eponymous watch brand, she has the refined taste of someone working in fine jewelry and watches, coupled with the humor and warmth of a mother and close friend. After all, the best

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a fan of Dior. Growing up in the ’90s and 2000s, there are a multitude of reasons why: Carrie Bradshaw’s newspaper dress on Sex and the City, Mariah Carey famously skiing in a pink logo-print puffer, Megan Fox wearing a vintage J’Adore Dior T-shirt in Confessions

Welcome to Same Same But Different. As Gen Z and millennial fashion editors, respectively, we know a thing or two about shopping—for all ages, and especially our demographics. As we find the best products for you, we can’t help but do a little shopping for ourselves and build our personal (age-appropriate) wish lists. And now,

Dr. Martens’ iconic Jadon boots are turning 10 this year! To celebrate the milestone, the famed footwear brand collaborated with buzzy Scandinavian fashion label Ganni on a limited-edition pair of Jadon boots that drops on December 1. In an era of culty footwear, this is one editor-approved It shoe that truly deserves a spot in