Friday, December 28, 2018
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Do Holiday Date Night In Style
It’s only been a few weeks since Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas tied the knot in Jodphur, India. And for the holiday season, the well-dressed couple are continuing the united style front that they so expectedly mastered before getting married. Stepping out together for a double dinner date with Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner in London this week, Chopra and Jonas relied on polished, quietly luxurious pieces to kick off their Christmas festivities.
On Chopra, winter white was the key theme: she wore an elegant silk dress that was wrap-tied at the waist, and threw on a cozy white coat overtop. To keep the monochromatic color palette going, she then accessorized with stretch ankle boots in a slightly off-white hue. As for Jonas, he kept things dapper in a gingham single-breasted topcoat in black and grey, styling it with a classic black turtleneck, black jeans, and sleek ankle boots. (He, too, going for one all-over color.) Though some celebrity couples have gone full-on matchy matchy for their Christmas celebrations (please refer to J-Rod’s coordinating flannels) it’s no surprise “Nickyanka” have chosen to sync up in a much more fashion-minded way.
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Angelina Jolie Wears a Classic Winter Combo: Long Coat, Long Dress
In winter, finding that right balance of practicality and style can be a serious challenge. But at Fall 2018 shows by labels designed by women for women—such as Tibi, Victoria Beckham, and Chloé—the fashion memo was that long coats and equally long dresses can be worn together, and in a way that’s super modern and youthful, too.
Spotted this weekend in London, Angelina Jolie cemented that message by wearing a long, black below-the-knee trench coat with the belt cinched at the waist for a more defined shape. The actress paired it with an elegant white dress that had a strategic slit, as well as a plunging V-neck silhouette that was worn with a pretty lace trim underlay. It made for an ensemble that was unquestionably chic—but not too demure, either. Meanwhile, pointed metallic pumps meant she could easily transition the outfit into evening.
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Dakota Johnson Is the First to Wear Celine by Hedi Slimane on the Red Carpet
Hedi Slimane’s debut collection for Celine might have polarized the fashion community, but that isn't stopping actress Dakota Johnson from planting a flag on the red carpet in support of the newly appointed designer. After Lady Gaga and CL teased Slimane’s new handbags on Instagram, Johnson became the first celebrity to wear Slimane’s Celine on the red carpet yesterday night, choosing a red sequined minidress from his first collection for the Los Angeles premiere of Suspiria. This isn't the first time Johnson has gravitated towards Slimane's designs. She was a fan back when he was at the helm of Saint Laurent. For the London premiere of Fifty Shades of Grey in 2015, Johnson took the plunge in one of Saint Laurent’s popular slip dresses—she wore a red version to the Oscars just two weeks later.
The bell sleeve dress is in keeping with Slimane’s design signatures: short, shimmering, with a plunging v-neck and a vixenish ruffle for an extra oomph of ‘80s glamour. What makes Johnson’s dress stand out—at least within Slimane’s work—is its color. Amid Slimane’s parade of mostly black minis and suits, there were just six colorful dresses, and only one in red. It's also fitting that the star chose the bold hue as it also happens to be a leitmotif in the Luca Guadagnino-directed film. The actress kept her accessories simple, choosing romantic Sophie Buhai drop earrings and Giuseppe Zanotti sandals.
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Cardi B Takes Peacocking to New Extremes at Paris Fashion Week
Cardi B’s not exactly known for her subtle sense of style (or personality, for that matter). Just take the outfits that she’s worn in the past week alone: She’s gone all out channeling Fran Drescher in clashing animal prints (and furry glasses!) at Dolce & Gabbana in Milan, and just days later in Paris she stepped out in a Michael Costello gown and matching over-the-top hat, both of which were printed with peacock feathers. The joke here doesn’t seem to be lost on Cardi; she captioned her Instagram post with the proclamation: “I’m Mrs. OMG that bitch is shameless.”
If Cardi was riffing on the concept of peacocking before, she’s now taken it to new extremes. Cardi performed at the French lingerie brand Etam’s runway show yesterday in a lavender Christian Cowan suit that had massive purple feathers running diagonally down the jacket’s side. Cardi seems to be taking what some might hurl as an insult and defiantly making it the centerpiece of her outfit. Even though they were technically ostrich feathers, the look was still one of Cardi’s loudest statements yet—that is, until she steps out in something even more over-the-top tomorrow.
Monday, August 27, 2018
Up Your Sustainable Style Game the Scandi Way in Envelope1976, the New Brand by Influencer Celine Aagaard
Rumor has it that during the shows in Stockholm next week, we’ll be seeing more street style stars in Envelope1976, a new, super-chic and sustainable brand that made a sort of stealth debut during Oslo Fashion Week. The line, which arrives in stores in October, is designed by Celine Aagaard. Best known as an influencer, the lithe 41-year-old Norwegian has been working in fashion and media for 20 years. (Her life as a social media sensation actually began when she was stopped in the street in Paris while on assignment to interview Justin Timberlake.) Now, with help from her partners at Eco.Logic, the photojournalist, editor, author, stylist, consultant, and agency owner is adding designer to her résumé.
There’s no doubt that Aagaard, who hand-knit clothes for her dolls and broke her mother’s needles customizing her ’90s denim, has a well-educated eye. Nature, travel, art, and family photos inspire her as much as fashion does. She grew up enchanted by her father’s stories of going to Studio 54 with Andy Warhol and meeting Salvador Dalí. The latter remains an unexpected but constant source of inspiration to Aagaard, who is partial to a tomboy twist. This is but one element of her personal wardrobe that has carried over to Envelope1976, in the form of loose-fitting, tailored “grandpa” jackets.
Aagaard is a fan of what Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen do at The Row. Envelope1976 has a minimal, high-end aesthetic, though it is by design rather attainable: Dresses are priced around $400, the better to share the message of sustainability. “We really wanted to do something that can help change the industry when it comes to the whole production part,” says Pia Nordskaug, cofounder of the brand, who has traveled around the globe with Aagaard to find suppliers and producers who meet their standards for quality. The line’s draped and reversible dresses, comfy sweaters, and tailored pieces are made of materials like natural cupro and recycled alpaca wool and are designed so that they can be worn and styled in different ways. The vegan dyeing process has determined the natural palette.
Nature, of course, informs the Norwegian dress sense, almost as much as aesthetics—it gets really cold up north. “During the fall and winter, we are wrapped like burritos in oversize wool sweaters, big scarves, coats, and boots,” jokes Aagaard, who has thought about how the pieces in her collection can be layered. She slipped a soft sweater over an ivory button-front dress in the showroom. Inclusivity is also built into the clothes; a variety of fit models (including relatives) are used to insure the pieces fit women of different body shapes and sizes.
There’s no one way to wear Envelope1976, and that’s the point; the brand’s name is an invitation, to express yourself through mindful, responsible fashion.
There’s no doubt that Aagaard, who hand-knit clothes for her dolls and broke her mother’s needles customizing her ’90s denim, has a well-educated eye. Nature, travel, art, and family photos inspire her as much as fashion does. She grew up enchanted by her father’s stories of going to Studio 54 with Andy Warhol and meeting Salvador Dalí. The latter remains an unexpected but constant source of inspiration to Aagaard, who is partial to a tomboy twist. This is but one element of her personal wardrobe that has carried over to Envelope1976, in the form of loose-fitting, tailored “grandpa” jackets.
Aagaard is a fan of what Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen do at The Row. Envelope1976 has a minimal, high-end aesthetic, though it is by design rather attainable: Dresses are priced around $400, the better to share the message of sustainability. “We really wanted to do something that can help change the industry when it comes to the whole production part,” says Pia Nordskaug, cofounder of the brand, who has traveled around the globe with Aagaard to find suppliers and producers who meet their standards for quality. The line’s draped and reversible dresses, comfy sweaters, and tailored pieces are made of materials like natural cupro and recycled alpaca wool and are designed so that they can be worn and styled in different ways. The vegan dyeing process has determined the natural palette.
Nature, of course, informs the Norwegian dress sense, almost as much as aesthetics—it gets really cold up north. “During the fall and winter, we are wrapped like burritos in oversize wool sweaters, big scarves, coats, and boots,” jokes Aagaard, who has thought about how the pieces in her collection can be layered. She slipped a soft sweater over an ivory button-front dress in the showroom. Inclusivity is also built into the clothes; a variety of fit models (including relatives) are used to insure the pieces fit women of different body shapes and sizes.
There’s no one way to wear Envelope1976, and that’s the point; the brand’s name is an invitation, to express yourself through mindful, responsible fashion.
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