Fashion

When Jeremy Scott began showing in Paris with, as he puts it, “two cents, a shoestring, and a prayer,” he immediately caught the eye of some of the city’s biggest fashion movers and shakers. Twenty-three years later, the designer still clings to that DIY spirit while juggling roles at Moschino, where he has been creative

ABC via Getty ImagesA mini Friends reunion, several Schitt’s Creek speeches, Zendaya’s historic win and more. By Pahull Bains Date September 21, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter The 2020 Emmys were definitely one for the books. To discourage large gatherings, the Television Academy rolled out an elaborate virtual ceremony, with nominees in 20 different cities tuning in

Due to COVID-19, London Fashion Week is almost unrecognizable this year. Still, designers are proving that the show doesn’t stop and some have even surpassed all expectations. Molly Goddard, known for her cheeky take on taffeta princess gowns beloved by Rihanna, Zendaya, and Killing Eve fans alike, delivered a spring-summer collection worthy of a couch-sitting

Swatch photography courtesy of Sephora. Design by Kayleen Dicuangco. You’ll want to make a calendar note for October 1st. By Maddison Glendinning Date September 21, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter The passion that celebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic has for makeup artistry and products is palpable – even through a Zoom screen and some 350 miles away.

Frank Ockenfels/ABC via Getty ImagesWe’re absolutely glee-ridden! By Pahull Bains Date September 21, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Schitt’s Creek swept the Comedy category at the 2020 Emmys last night so first things first—a toast! via GIPHY The 72nd Emmy Awards were unusual in many respects right off the bat. Due to the coronavirus, all the nominees—spread

Photograph courtesy of Peace CollectiveMaitreyi Ramakrishnan is the face of the new collection. By Maddison Glendinning Date September 18, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Today, Canadian athleisure brand Peace Collective launches its new Self F/W20 collection, fronted by Never Have I Ever actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan. The collection aims to highlight the important of loving ourselves. The brand worked

Stephen LovekinShutterstock When we caught up with Gabriela Hearst this summer, the sustainability champion remained optimistic about the future of the industry. Hearst, who was just awarded Womenswear Designer of the Year by the CFDA, also wanted to set the record straight about the misconception that being green means spending more. She spoke to ELLE

image courtesy tiffNomadland, One Night in Miami, No Ordinary Man and more. By Pahull Bains Date September 19, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Although much of the world shut down this year—live events were cancelled, awards ceremonies were moved online and concerts began taking place in living rooms—the Toronto International Film Festival decided to soldier on with

The fashion industry has changed significantly since model-turned-advocate Bethann Hardison got her start in a Garment District button factory. As part of ELLE’s look at the future of fashion, she shares her views on the industry’s current struggles and how she personally has effected change over the decades. When did you decide to leave modeling

Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicHere’s why Emmy-winning Canadian actress Tatiana Maslany made headlines this week. By Pahull Bains Date September 19, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter From Tatiana Maslany as She-Hulk in Marvel’s upcoming Disney+ series to Apple’s new content subscription plan, here’s all the news you missed this week. Tatiana Maslany was announced as She-HulkOrphan Black star (and

It wasn’t supposed to be this way. In another dimension—the one where science isn’t “an opinion,” where health is a human right, where Quibi is the name of a celebrity baby instead of, like, whatever it is—Fashion Week would be moving right along. There would be triumphs and trends, breakout faces wearing sponsored mascara, and

Photography courtesy of Lux Second Chance.“People are still coveting these styles.” By Odessa Paloma Parker Date September 18, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter While Diana Nguyen, founder of the consignment site Lux Second Chance, knows that the concept of “luxury is based on scarcity”, she actually launched her business to provide more opportunities for consumers and collectors

Fernanda CalfatGetty Images From hot takes on the buzziest fashion shows and the latest happenings in the industry to Outfit of the Day pictures, Antoine Gregory’s Twitter account @bibbygregory has always served as a window into his mind. And at its forefront? Black designers—always. As one of the few Black students in his design class

Photograph courtesy of Apple. Design by Kayleen Dicuangco. FASHION spoke with Apple’s senior director of fitness for health technologies Jay Blahnik about the new launch. By Maddison Glendinning Date September 18, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter It’s been a big week for Apple and its fans. The California-based tech giant held its annual September keynote virtually on

When so many “fashion people” speak in tentative, pre-digested sound bites, Virgil Abloh’s candor and refusal to go along with conventional wisdom is refreshing. For ELLE’s look at the future of fashion, the Off-White founder and artistic director of menswear at Louis Vuitton talks about how creativity is like a sprint, why brunch is the

Photograph courtesy of DynamiteWe caught up with the pair to talk fall trends and how they make themselves feel dynamite. By Maddison Glendinning Date September 18, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Today, Canadian retailer Dynamite kicks off its newest campaign with two familiar faces – Jasmine Tookes and Josephine Skriver. The models (who also happen to be

If there’s one designer who can make his customers feel things, it’s Telfar Clemens. Telfar fans aren’t just shoppers but a community who take pride in flaunting the label’s signature (and always sold-out) “Bushwick Birkin” tote. To carry Telfar is to broadcast your support for a young Liberian-American designer who renounces exclusivity in luxury fashion

Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesTaylor used her NYFW time slot for an important cause. By Maddison Glendinning Date September 17, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Canadian designer Tanya Taylor opted out of showing her new collection at New York Fashion Week today – a first for the brand. Instead, Taylor, whose brand is based in the city,

The Savage x Fenty fashion show will soon be back and better than ever. In a video uploaded today, Rihanna and Amazon announced that the mogul’s extravagant presentation highlighting her hit namesake intimates line is indeed presenting Volume 2 this year—on October 2 to be exact. Featuring Rihanna in a protective face mask and shield

Photograph courtesy of L’Oréal Paris. Design by Kayleen Dicuangco. This is Texture Talk, a column that celebrates and deep dives into the dynamic world of curly hair, from crowns of curls that are free flowing to strands that are tucked away in a protective style. By Natasha Bruno Date September 17, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter “Subversion

Amanda Demme/Courtesy of the Subject Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. When Imitation of Christ began showing in 2000, the press immediately latched on to the sexiest talking points. There was the memorable name, with its hint of sacrilege. The site-specific shows that verged on performance art:

Photograph courtesy of HBCWith a Royal Warrant from the Queen, the historic A.W. Hainsworth wool mill is where the iconic Hudson’s Bay Point Blankets, and princely wedding wear, are born. By Erin McLaughlin Date September 17, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter In the brightly lit storeroom of the A.W. Hainsworth wool mill in Pudsey, West Yorkshire, England,

Since starting her brand Brother Vellies in 2013, Aurora James has always sought to help right the industry’s wrongs—from utilizing recycled materials to ensuring fair wages. This spring, James started a bona fide movement when she created the 15 Percent Pledge, which asks retailers to devote 15 percent of their shelf space to Black-owned businesses.

Photo by Mehdi Taamallah/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesIn support of Oxfam. By Maddison Glendinning Date September 16, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Secondhand September is officially underway, and Vestiaire Collective is giving consumers even more of a reason to buy secondhand wares this month with the launch of its second charity sale. The idea is to encourage people