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Calling all fashion lovers because the nineties… and seventies… and sixties called, and they want to be back inside your closets. Luckily, New York-based fashion designer Anna Sui was tapped by Old Navy for its first-ever designer collaboration — fronted by Y2K-coded singer-songwriter PinkPantheress. “Anna really understands who our customer is, what she wants, how…
Akers pushes your classic stripe way beyond basic: this fall, they’re stacked and layered for impact. Whether you’re mixing a rugby with a solid piece, or playing with two different stripes, the approach is straightforward but lands with a punch. For this look, she paired a Barrow rugby sweatshirt over a Marimekko button-down, added socks…
European soccer dominated sports bars and Instagram feeds this summer — especially with the Lionesses’ UEFA cup win and women’s soccer gaining more global momentum. Add in some major pop culture tie-ins (Ted Lasso’s fourth season announcement focusing on a women’s team, and a rumored Bend It Like Beckham sequel), and it’s no surprise the…
This is absolutely true of the street style at the spring/summer 2026 edition of Copenhagen Fashion Week, running through August 8. As usual, the Scandi style crowd has made the streets outside the shows their personal catwalks. On every corner, you’ll spot people interpreting the year’s biggest fashion trends with individual flair, in a way…
There are many different variations of the trend to satisfy every style — from dainty, satin slipper designs with grippy rubber soles to sportier versions with mesh panels, top-stitched detailing, elastic straps, turbo-charged platforms, eyelet lacing, and toe caps. Naturally, these come on the foot of last year’s coquette trend and, before that, the rise…
When it’s too hot for jeans but you still want to wear pants, linen is the answer. Light, breathable, and blessedly low-maintenance, linen pants are the rare summer essential that checks every box: They’re comfortable in triple-digit heat, instantly pulled-together, and look just as good with a bikini top as they do with a blazer….
And if you can’t resist partaking in a viral internet trend, you’ll have several aesthetics to pick from this season too. For instance, the fisherman look — striped shirts, boat shoes, and bucket hats à la Nancy Meyers — reigned at shows like Sacai and Miu Miu. Now, the nautical style is gaining momentum off…
Abercrombie and Fitch has a wide selection of petite linen trousers, including high-waist, low-slung, casual styles with drawstrings, and tailored options. Of all the brand’s warm-weather-friendly bottoms, I most enjoy the belted, butter yellow pair. These feel a little more versatile since the belt can add a formal or playful edge, depending on how you…
I’m exhausted by the “quiet luxury” trend. The understated look, popularized by brands like The Row and Totême and cultural drivers like Succession, has dominated the fashion industry for nearly two years — causing the market to feel saturated with lackluster, albeit universally appealing, basics. As a result, those with a more alternative sense of…