As the weather warms up, we’re adjusting our wardrobes accordingly. That means, swapping out our comfy sweatsuits and slippers for equally easy-to-wear (but more seasonally appropriate) shorts and slides. At the moment, we want sandals that are easy to slip on and off, which means, we’re looking for slides. Since we’re spending the vast majority
The coronavirus has been particularly tough on college students studying fashion, textile and product design, the most hands-on of disciplines, with final collections having to be completed at home rather than in classrooms, and often without supplies, drawing tables, pattern-making equipment or sometimes even sewing machines. Graduation celebrations have been scrapped, and long-awaited debuts into
Fashion colleges across the country this year have canceled their senior thesis collection shows — a tradition that many graduating students weigh heavier than commencement. These longstanding shows, typically held en masse in mid-May, act as a young designer’s coming-out party to the industry — with some standout collections even leading to immediate store orders
To clarify, the title of this story refers to my shopping for fashion items. I say that because while I’ve been buying less clothing and fewer shoes and accessories lately, I’ve been spending more money on groceries and household cleaning products than ever. Nonetheless, I’d be lying if I didn’t admit to doing a little extracurricular
Billie Eilish and Takashi Murakami have teamed up for a limited-edition T-shirt collaboration for Uniqlo that will be released later this month. The UT collection will showcase the artistic perspectives of the two through graphics combining their styles, which were exclusively designed for Uniqlo. Murakami, founder and president of Kaikai Kiki Co., directed Eilish’s 2019
Rag & Bone is yet another company that’s making permanent changes due to the economic fallout caused by the coronavirus. The brand has permanently laid off at least 70 employees, WWD has learned, a mix of retail and corporate workers, and furloughed the rest of its staff for the time being. The layoffs affect operations
It was 2019 when Revolve enlisted Aimee Song for an apparel collection, the first time that the American retailer had done so with an influencer. As the founder of Song of Style, the former interior designer amassed a hefty and loyal following of fans (5.5 million on her personal Instagram account) who identify with her
Acne has been one of the predominant skin care issues to flare up in the last two months, and it’s showing up in multiple forms. While those deep stress-induced breakouts are plentiful, there’s also an uptick in a type of acne we’ll call maskne. You can identify maskne pimples as tiny little whiteheads that pop
The Very Real Skin Conditions That Can Pop Up From ‘Touch Starvation’ – NewBeauty Skip to content It’s no secret that we’re experiencing less handshakes, less hugs and less contact with others overall during this time of “staying put” and social-distancing. As Simon Marxer, VP of Spa and Well-Being for Miraval, explains, that lack of physical contact can
I’ve spent an endless numbers of days in my favorite sweatpants, and while I can’t complain, my apartment (without air conditioning) is starting to heat up. I decided to shop for some comfy shorts and found an endless number of pairs that ended up on my wish list. If you’re also looking to replace your
SAFETY FIRST: As government officials and executives continue to debate when, how and under what conditions businesses should reopen, the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health has released a report highlighting the need for caution. The organization’s view is that the U.S. is far from being ready to open for business without putting workers and
9 Things You Shouldn’t Do After Coloring Your Hair – NewBeauty Skip to content Now that you’ve spent hours and hundreds of dollars getting your hair to that just-perfect color, it’s time to keep it intact for as long as possible. Truth be told, most of us do at least one—if not all—of these hair
All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The Little Monsters are about to have an amazing month. As Lady Gaga ramps up to release her sixth studio album, Chromatica, on May 29, she’s also launching new
Whatever time of year it is, we all crave that “just got back from holiday” glow, don’t we? Whether it’s not having to wear as much make-up or simply just feeling like our best selves, the benefits of having a freshly bronzed glow can’t be underestimated. At this point, we’ve made it through winter and would normally be
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which is important to recognize every year to help erase the stigma associated with mental illness. But during a global pandemic, it’s even more imperative. Young people in particular are going through unprecedented stressors: missing prom and graduation; a fall college semester that’s up in the air; entering an
LONDON — This week, Tbilisi’s up-and-coming fashion designers would have been welcoming international guests to their hometown to unveil their fall 2020 collections in a new cultural center at the heart of the Georgian capital. Given the coronavirus crisis, the event had to be canceled, leaving its organizers little time to come up with a digital
Talking about silver linings in quarantine is a difficult proposition, and the Internet can be a tricky place for rooting out positivity right now. But the truth is that most Americans are home all day, working, not working, worrying about not working, caring for children—and, yes, some are fashion-influencing on the Internet, and Instagram in
We’re kind of obsessed with the cute clothes we’ve been shopping at & Other Stories. From flowy dresses to cute tops that are perfect for Zoom meetings, we’re loving its feminine and fun styles. These are the pieces we want to wear all day, every day. As much as we adore our sweatpants and leggings,
We’re nearing two months of staying home but for most of us, the work hasn’t stopped. On today’s episode of Waking Up With, we virtually visit Olympic superstar Adam Rippon as he walks us through the nine products he uses to get ready for a WFH day full of calls. Tune in to see how
The first sign of sunshine and I turn into a hippy. Are you the same? If floaty, printed, slightly retro midi and maxi dresses become your go-to, then we likely will share the same taste in summer shopping destinations. So listen up, because I’m about to share a bit of useful intel with you (don’t
Not quite a balm and not quite a gloss, lip oils are essentially the love child of both. These nourishing tubes goo infused with a myriad of oils multitask with the finish of a shiny, tinted gloss and the moisturizing benefits of a balm. You now no longer need to complain about the stickiness of
“To every action there is always opposed an equal reaction.” So says Isaac Newton’s third law and that formula can equally apply to fashion. As a reflection of the times, its cultural resonance transcending the mundane need to simply get dressed, fashion can on occasion be prescient about things to come, giving its own interpretation
Extensive testing, discipline with social distancing, transparency of government’s decision making.…A street-style photo essay is no place to discuss medical or political strategies, but the fact is that Germany has managed to flatten its infection curve and the federal government has decided to ease most of the restrictions and to reopen the country after two
Victor VIRGILEGetty Images There’s been a lot of talk about how to fix fashion and make the industry more sustainable, but much like the weather, it’s too often a topic that generates much discussion and comparatively little action. Dries van Noten—who might just be the Elizabeth Warren of the fashion industry—is hoping to change that.
It’s no secret that Free People is one of our favorite shopping destinations for sexy swimsuits. Right now, we can’t stop dreaming about its newest bikinis and one-pieces. Not all choices come cheap though, so we decided to go on a mission to cover its best and most affordable finds. Turns out, the retailer has
A little knowledge is dangerous, but Plandemic, a twenty-six minute film that gets almost everything wrong about coronavirus and how to protect yourself, may be deadly. Plandemic, a documentary which features an interview with Dr. Judy Mikovits, a scientist previously best known for having a scientific article on chronic fatigue syndrome retracted in 2011, was
“When it comes to my own beauty habits, there are very few things that I refuse to tolerate. Lipstick on teeth is one, dry feet in summer sandals is another. The one that frustrates me the most, however, is chipped red nail polish. If my red varnish has even the slightest inconsistency in just one
The novel coronavirus outbreak is affecting us all in different ways. And for some, the disruption in routine, the uncertainty and anxiety about work or finances, the stress from juggling working from home and homeschooling, or the worry about loved ones can be so overwhelming that it’s affecting how we eat. Experts agree that you’re
“Because I didn’t have anything to fall back on, I had to figure out how to make it work,” said Norma Kamali, speaking at FIT’s Hue Live! event Tuesday night about her 53-year career. “And it wasn’t easy for sure. It took 14 years before anybody outside of the underground, cult-y group of people knew
Count PGA as the latest trade show to cancel as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. On Wednesday afternoon, the organization said it will forego the PGA Fashion & Demo Experience, scheduled for Aug. 18 and 19 at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, and will instead “facilitate business connections through a series of digital