Beauty

As a member of Fashion Trust Arabia’s advisory board, Reem Acra can often be found traveling to the Middle East. The organization’s annual event is an exciting moment for the Lebanese-born designer, who gets to visit the countries she frequented as a young woman, and describes her visits as “opulent, fabulous, and regal.” Over the years, she’s also...

We’re looking at the essence of Stella McCartney in her pre-fall 2026 collection: tailoring, dresses, sassy casuals, and all. “I just really wanted to explore what it is about me as an individual, and what it is about my brand that is special and that is positive and creative,” she explained on a Zoom call. McCartney reached an...

When she launched CY Kitchen—a catering and caviar outfit in New York City that quickly became a fashion event fixture—she instinctively displayed her caviar alongside silver wares. Her customizable Golden Ossetra tins soon became a fixture at brand dinners and art-world fêtes; last year, Saks Fifth Avenue even dispatched them to editors as its holiday gift of choice.Now,...

The team’s opening ceremony uniforms feature a white wool coat with wooden toggles, an American flag intarsia wool turtleneck sweater, and tailored wool trousers. The closing ceremony look features a color-blocked puffer jacket, a wool turtleneck sweater, and a white utility pant. Accessories include red, white, and blue intarsia knit mittens, as well as a leather belt and...

Words and photographs by Zifan ZhangIn today’s complex Latvian society, the young generation is actively reshaping the country’s future. They are addressing identity challenges in various ways, including bridging social divides stemming from the Soviet legacy, tackling the mental health crisis, advocating for gender equality, and engaging with national security concerns.By fostering religious dialogue, promoting historical education, providing...

Eisner: Well, it depends on how much you like it. But just make it feel like it has no memories—think of it as a piece you got at a vintage or antique store. But if you really hate them, sell it or melt it down. Or, give it to your granddaughter or something.Batiste: Burn it. You shouldn’t keep...

The project coincides with John Smedley’s renewed commitment to using British wool in its collections. As Mcguire Dudley was preparing to step into her role, she was reflecting on how to steer the business through its next chapter; Britishness and craft had long been part of the brand, and she wanted to make those values central to its...

For Seán McGirr's cool—and accomplished—McQueen resort collection, all razor sharp tailoring, heiress portrait necklines, and tartan, he looked to the images of British society photographer Dafydd Jones, who regularly shot for posher than posh Tatler magazine. Specifically McGirr was thinking of Jones’s book, England: The Last Hurrah, published in 2018, which featured the aristocracy at play in the...

At the end of 2024, Vuori reached a $5.5 billion valuation after a $825 million investment round led by General Atlantic and Stripes, which remains the most recent valuation. Kudla is confident in growth amid an increasingly wellness-focused world. Alo and Lululemon are the brand’s biggest competitors, he says. Both also blend activewear and lifestyle product, though Kudla...

For Sean McGirr’s cool—and accomplished—McQueen pre-fall collection, all razor sharp tailoring, heiress portrait necklines, and tartan, he looked to the images of British society photographer Dafydd Jones, who regularly shot for posher than posh Tatler magazine. Specifically McGirr was thinking of Jones’s book, England: The Last Hurrah, published in 2018, which featured the aristocracy at play in the...