2+ week, 6+ day ago (462+ words) Yet another cool-girl fashion collaboration has entered the chat. This time, model Alexa Chung is celebrating her long-standing relationship with Madewell " 15 years after their first collaboration " with a vintage-inspired holiday collection that pays homage to the East Village and East London.We've been on a journey together, me and Madewell," Chung tells Refinery29. I've always made an effort to make things super personal, but this is definitely the most personal collection that we've collaborated on. It's very vintage inspired and it's also quite musically led, so it's really specific to my tastes. I am thrilled with it."From tried-and-true winter styles like oversized sweaters, crochet scarves, lacy slip dresses, and herringbone dress coats, to more unexpected styles like football jerseys, white jeans, and We're Witches Bitches" graphic tees, the collaboration perfectly reflects Chung's eclectic, specific, and cool" aesthetic.The nostalgic and…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (743+ words) I caught up with celebrity and editorial makeup artist Katie Jane Hughes in L.A. while she was in glam-tour mode with Dua Lipa, and we went deep on career longevity, the internet's role in her rise, and why her namesake line, KJH Brand, is built to teach'not just "trend." When I asked how posting changed her bookings, Katie didn't hesitate. Early on, when legacy shoots felt out of reach, she treated her feed like a living portfolio. "My page became my editorial," she told me, a place to set her own brief, show technique, and get discovered by celebrity teams. She still swears by artists sharing work on themselves; it demystifies the process for clients and doubles as a lookbook they can point to on set. "Instagram became my editorial."kATIE JANE HUGHES Teaching-first beauty (and the case against heavy primer)…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (490+ words) The 2025 CFDA Awards commenced Monday evening at the American Museum of Natural History to honor some of the fashion industry's brightest designers across four main award categories.Setting the tone for what is sure to be a fashionable affair, the carpet brought out our most sartorial savvy favorites across industries for a night celebrating craftsmanship and design. With honorees such as Jerry Lorenzo, Cynthia Rowley, Andre Walker, Pieter Muller, Donatella Versace, Sarah Moonves, and Ralph Rucci, the ceremony, helmed by CFDA Chairman Thom Browne and CEO and President Steven Kolb, boasts a vast cohort of design creatives across the American fashion sphere and beyond.As we await the results for this year's awards, we're spotlighting some of the most standout red carpet looks as the night unfolds. Brandon Blackwood and Olandria CarthenAccessory designer Brandon Blackwood steps out onto the carpet…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago (1819+ words) Warrant's "Cherry Pie, The Runaways' "Cherry Bomb, Hozier's "Cherry Wine... There's a reason why so many artists " spanning decades and genres " are inspired by one commonplace fruit. On the one hand, cherries represent the simple sweetness of youth and capture the heady nostalgia of long summer days (life is but a bowl of cherries, after all). On the other hand, they're shorthand for sex, seduction, and a loss of innocence (think the sultry lyrics of Lana Del Rey or Twin Peaks' Audrey Horne tying a cherry stem with her tongue). In the art world, cherries are symbolic of wealth and decadence. The Dutch Old Masters couldn't get enough of them in their elaborate still lifes, spilling out of ornate silver dishes with bouquets.The same can be said for cherry fragrances. A cherry note is never just one thing " it…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (489+ words) It may be early November, but go to any store and it's as if the holidays are single-digit days away. And while there are endless beauty blockbuster gifts to peruse, the truth is you don't need to drop triple digits to snap up some excellent makeup and skincare finds for everyone on your list "including you. Case in point: Reader-favorite brand e.l.f. Cosmetics, which has made a name for its ridiculously good, ahead-of-the-curve products at accessible prices. From the editor-approved Halo Skin Tint to the viral Glow Reviver Plumping Lip Oils, the brand rarely misses "including when it comes to holiday offerings. And just in time for gifting season, e.l.f. is dazzling beauty lovers with a suite of holiday sets at every price point. From an under-$100 advent calendar (!) bursting at the seams with full sizes to the cutest stocking stuffer lip…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (564+ words) When it comes to legacy beauty founders" second acts, Carisa Janes is in excellent company. From Bobbi Brown"s Jones Road to Ali Webb"s Messy (her sophomore endeavor following Drybar), some of the most exciting beauty brands of the moment are coming from longtime tastemakers." With Hourglass, Janes famously honed a luxury makeup POV with a focus on lit-from-within, sculpted skin powered by baked Ambient light powders that made the brand a household name. With her latest venture, Outside In, she"s not just creating more product for products" sake. The brand is launching with just three products, a Silk Serum Foundation, an accompanying brush, and Floral Reserve Face Oil. The foundation notably features skincare-grade levels of active ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, and the face oil features a base of sweet almond, sunflower seed, and meadowfoam seed…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (591+ words) When it comes to gifting, the best fashion presents are the ones that get real use " not just admired in the closet. And while the classic "new coat for winter" is always a safe bet, pairing it with the perfect bag? That's where things get personal (and a lot more exciting).This season, DKNY makes it easy to match every personality on your list with its lineup of trendy outerwear and handbags. Think a tailored wool coat and structured tote for the minimalist who lives by a neutral palette, a belted plaid jacket and bold chain bag for the friend with an It-girl sensibility, or a snuggly sherpa and slouchy shoulder bag for the cozy queen whose entire personality revolves around soft, plush pieces. Whether you're shopping for a "90s die-hard, a downtown-cool type, or someone who simply loves a good…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago (969+ words) For most of us, winter is when creativity stalls. Shorter days, darker nights, and sub-zero temperatures don't exactly fuel the imagination. But the nail artists of the world seem unfazed by the winter blues, using the chilliest season as a springboard for their coolest designs. This month alone, we've spotted cranberry chrome " both block color and French tips " plus nails drenched in so much glitter they resemble the inside of a snow globe. If you're after inspiration for your next nail set, look no further than these 17 manicure trends, whatever your budget or nail length. DashDividers_1_500x100 Mulled Wine Tortoiseshell View this post on Instagram A post shared by " " " (@grethel_rh_nailsartist) Thanks to nail artist Grethel, traditional tortoiseshell nails have had an upgrade just in time for the holidays. This mulled-wine shade makes the print feel more subtle and undeniably festive, yet still wearable…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago (912+ words) It's sala season again, a time for painting our faces, teasing our hair, and slipping into sparkly dresses all to sit on abuela's plastic-covered sofa between the t'a asking, "Y el novio?" and the prima who's there to save us.Whether you're doing Friendsgiving with your amiguis, hitting the office holiday party, dining with your family on Nochebuena, or smooching with a lucky someone on the dance floor on New Year's Eve, there's plenty to celebrate (and plenty of invites that call for glamorous fits). We want to make sure you look and feel amazing in your festive looks.We've gathered some head-turning dresses that are perfect for any holiday event. Each piece is by a Latina designer or a Latina-owned brand, so you'll also be giving back to the community.All linked products are independently selected by our editors....

1+ week, 20+ hour ago (1803+ words) L to R: Ariana Grande is Glinda and Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba in WICKED FOR GOOD, directed by Jon M. Chu. Spoilers ahead. There's been a lot of talk about the door. If you've seen Wicked: For Good, you know exactly which door I mean. During "For Good," the movie's title track, Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba and Ariana Grande's Glinda dramatically say their goodbyes to each other through a crumbling barrier, and through tears, of course. At the end of this scene, Glinda and Elphaba exchange three words that " until now " were forbidden in the world composer Stephen Schwartz created: "I love you." The moment, like most things in director Jon M. Chu's Wicked universe, is devastatingly emotional, maximized to elicit big feelings from the audience, and anchored by two performances that, no matter how saccharine the material, pull the film back down to…...